Be sure and take in the sights and smells of lavender in-bloom this summer and hit the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail. The lavender bloom only lasts six to eight weeks, so get out your calendar and make it a date! This year’s festival dates are Friday, June 22 through Sunday, June 24 and Friday, July […]
Experience an authentic Civil War encampment and tour the […]
A total of eleven metal sculptures by Jacksonville artist Cheryl D. Garcia will be placed in Cantrall Buckley park over the next 2 ½ years, creating Southern Oregon’s first sculpture park. Visitors will experience sculptures of local flora and fauna including a variety of larger-than-life birds, and a gigantic Mock Orange, Shooting Star and a […]
Just outside of Jacksonville in the Applegate Valley, the mountains and climate converge to create something truly unique: some of the best conditions for paragliding in North America, if not the entire world. Paragliding is an aerial sport in which pilots launch into the air from mountaintops and navigate the skies under brightly-colored, parachute-like wings. […]
Come to Forty-Five Coffee on Tuesday, June 19th, 2018, to kick off a very special two-day event with Jordan Bubin, a traveling poet and storyteller.
First, from 12 pm – 2 pm, Bubin will run a poetry workshop, where he reveals his tricks and secrets for writing poems that have landed him on the radio, and […]
Jville Market owner Ken Snoke and manager Martha Hess welcome everyone to the 2018 season of the Jville Market, opening Sunday, May 27th at 9:00am.
Market days will run 9:00am to 1:30pm and feature live music from 11:30am to 1:00pm, with a wide variety of Rogue Valley talent sharing their tunes. You’ll enjoy 70 booths on […]
Dennis Ellingson has researched the area beneath Lost Creek Lake and will share his expertise on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at the Medford Library, 205 South Central Avenue, and Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at the Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, from 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. at both locations.
Not too long ago and not too […]
Britt Music & Arts Festival and the Rogue Gallery & Art Center present Britt Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Teddy Abrams in a free piano performance during the monthly Third Friday art walk in downtown Medford at 6:30 p.m. on May 18. Teddy will perform an hour-long recital of music from his repertoire. The general […]
On Sunday, June 3 at noon, the Jacksonville community is invited to attend a BBQ to celebrate the official dedication of a Meditation Path at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. The church, located at 425 Middle Street, is the site of a recently-created pathway that was envisioned and built by local teen Landon Moir as his Eagle […]
Know a young adult or child with a thirst for theatre? Barnstormers Theatre Summer Camp returns with a full scale production of The Tolstoy Story Play by V. Glasgow Koste, directed by Madeline DeCourcey. Campers get a chance to be on stage as well as explore the technical working of producing a show, designing props, […]
MEDFORD, OR, May 8, 2018 — Britt Education & Engagement is expanding its outdoor summer schedule of free performances by local, regional, and national performing artists. Through our community partnerships with […]
The Jacksonville Garden Club will hold its annual Spring Sale on Saturday, May 12, from 9:00am-3:00pm in the alcove next to the Post Office on Oregon Street.
Get ready for Mother’s Day, or treat yourself, a family member, or a friend to a delightful surprise with beautiful arrangements created from fresh-cut, local flowers. Purchase some perennials […]
Explore new territory on the 2018 AAUW Garden Tour on June 9, 10:00am-4:00pm, with three gardens in Eagle Point, as well as a stop at the Resort at Eagle Point Golf Club and two additional gardens in Medford.
Of the three Eagle Point gardens, two are situated on the golf course. One is a woodland-themed garden […]
The Home Tour provides our community with a unique opportunity to visit a mixture of historic homes and buildings in Jacksonville. This year we have three historic homes, two gardens and one modern home. Also, but without docents, you can step back in history to tour three historic churches and a historic rectory which have […]
Climate activists keep telling us that Southern Oregon is warming, that the snowpack is dwindling, and that water shortages and droughts are likely to become more commonplace. Meanwhile, others tell us there’s nothing happening and we don’t need to worry or take action. So, what do the data tell us? Who is correct?
Fortunately, through its […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival has announced the remaining concert schedule for 2018, doubling the number of shows that have previously been announced while bringing big variety and big names. Britt is excited to announce concerts with 80’s sensation Boy George & Culture Club (Sept. 11), rising alt-pop stars Portugal. The Man, […]
The Soroptimist International club will hold their 16th Annual Garden Tour on Saturday, May 19, 2018. This popular, local event is a favorite with gardeners and garden lovers in the Rogue Valley. Each year a variety of beautiful gardens are chosen to highlight the creative ways that outdoor spaces can be utilized. This year, you’ll […]
Robyn Randolph is an international author, certified nutrition educator, pure food chef and founder of The […]
The Jacksonville Garden Club’s 2018 Spring Sale will be held in Jacksonville on Saturday, May 12th, 2018 from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the alcove next to the Post Office on Oregon Street. This annual event is a wonderful place to buy gifts for Mother’s Day or to simply celebrate springtime in Southern Oregon. The sale […]
Hanley Farm Heritage Plant Sale—This sale is Hanley Farm’s most anticipated and beloved event and takes place on April 28 and 29, from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to take home a piece of history to add to your landscape. Once you’ve located your historical treasure, […]
April is National Poetry Month and poetry will be wafting through the streets of Jacksonville in celebration.
Poets on the Loose, sponsored by Art Presence, will appear on April 28 as poets and poetry lovers cheerfully roam downtown reading poems to friends, shop owners and willing strangers.
The event, similar to previous enthusiastic Poets on the Loose […]
The Annual Heritage Plant Sale at Hanley Farm will be April 28 and 29 from 10am to 3pm. All three generations of the Hanley family, across 125 years, contributed to building the lush and unique landscape that is Hanley Farm today. Volunteers at the Southern Oregon Historical Society propagate starts from as many as 50 […]
Lace up your boots and grab your hat!— it’s time to explore our public lands in Southern Oregon. Whether you are interested in learning about plants and animals, geology or cultural history, we’ve got a hike for you. “Explore More!” at the Table Rocks and discover something new.
Every weekend this spring, The Nature Conservancy and […]
On April 6 & 8, an international tour in song awaits audiences of Voices of the Applegate when they present their Spring Concerts. Guest will enjoy selections from Japan, Korea, Georgia, Estonia, South Africa, several whimsical pieces, a lovely Appalachian ballad, and an English Renaissance madrigal from the 16th century.
The chorus is enjoying the energy […]
For many years we have been comforted in knowing that if we ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ much of what we used to consider waste could be saved. Recycling seemed a great way to relieve us of the burden of over-consumption. Yet, in the Rogue Valley, our Consumption accounts for over 40% of the greenhouse gas emissions […]
Britt announces Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox will be the featured artist at the “Best of Britt”, an annual summer fundraising event benefiting Britt Education & Engagement, happening Thursday, June 21, 2018.
In its sixth year, the “Best of Britt” is a popular Britt extravaganza featuring a fun-filled evening of food, spirits and music on the Britt […]
Join more than 20 cheesemakers and 80 specialty food and beverage producers from Oregon and beyond at the Oregon Cheese Festival. This Oregon-inspired culinary event includes a farmer’s market-style artisan food, beer, cider and wine festival, and the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner. Held under 2 large tents, 15,000 sq. ft. of space, at […]
Looking for a chance to tap your inner artist while sipping some great wine and spending time with friends? Paint and Sip art classes at EdenVale Winery will be held this spring on March 11, March 18, April 8 and April 15. Small group classes are led by Erin Griffin of Painted Expressions of Southern […]
Medford, Oregon (February 21, 2018) – Miriam Reed will perform “Susan B. Anthony Says a Word” at three Jackson County Library branches in March: Saturday, March 3 at 12 noon at the Rogue River Library, 412 East Main Street; Thursday, March 15 at 4:00 p.m. at the Eagle Point Library, 239 West Main Street; and […]
On February 17, 2018, there’s no better way to celebrate the “Year of the Dog” than during Jacksonville’s Chinese New Year celebration in downtown Jacksonville. The day will start with a parade on California Street, starring you and your four-legged best friends! Please join the Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association for a full day of […]
Tour will include the Historic Jacksonville Courthouse, where City Hall is currently located. Also on the tour will be three historic homes, two gardens and one modern home. Finish your day at Daisy […]
Applegate, Oregon (February 2, 2018) — Jackson County Library Services presents an afternoon of poetry on Sunday, February 11 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Applegate Library, 18485 North Applegate Road.
The program will feature original poems about love by Applegate poets Paul Tipton, Beate Foit, Christin Weber, NiAodagain, Diana Coogle and Joan Peterson. This […]
Have you ever envisioned yourself getting lost on a hike and wondering what you could eat? Are you curious about what kinds of local medicinal herbs are right under your nose? If so, join Lauren Kemple and Rhonda Brown for an exploration through Jacksonville and the surrounding Woodlands to learn about edible and medicinal plants […]
Bob Haworth returns to the Bella Union on Sunday, February 11th, 2018, from 5:00-7:00pm for the first in a new entertainment series called “Sunday at The Bella.” Bob will be joined by the multi-talented, John Hollis (of Callahan’s Lodge fame) for an early evening of vintage folk music, cowboy tunes, original songs, and more. And […]
Yes, we can solve the global warming crisis! This is the message of Paul Hawken’s Drawdown Project (drawdown.org). What’s more, the solutions involve win-win programs that reduce climate pollution while providing other benefits.
“Paul Hawken’s Drawdown: A springboard for individual and collective action” is the title of The Southern Oregon Climate Action Now January monthly meeting […]
SPECIAL EVENTS
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Experience a Victorian Christmas this 2017 holiday season at the historic Beekman House, located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville, Oregon. This 1873 residence, home to Jacksonville’s wealthiest pioneer family, is decorated for a 19th Century Christmas celebration, and you’re invited to visit. Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on December 2, 3, 9, […]
Where can you find autumn, Christmas, jazz and patriotism combined? At the winter concert of Voices of the Applegate, of course! Hope Harrison, our energetic and exciting director, has put together an amazing collection of both the stirring and the soothing. From “I’ll be Seeing You” to “Autumn,” to the fanciful “Dance of the Sugar […]
Add a wonderful tradition to your Holiday activities by making your own wreath: Saturday November 25 at Hanley Farm (1053 Hanley Road between Central Point and Medford), from 11am to 3pm, free admission. Wreath materials are $15 for non-members or $10 for SOHS members. Santa will be there with a fun activity for the children, […]
Just a reminder for everyone’s Holiday Calendar! SI Medford is presenting their 26th Annual Holiday Home Tour on Sunday, December 3rd, from 11am to 4pm.
Four beautifully decorated homes are on the Tour and Essentials Home Décor will be open during the tour.
Tickets are a […]
Dan Bish struggles with what trees or native plants to stock and recommend in his Talent nursery business as summers get hotter. For farmworkers Maricela Ruelas and Juan Escareño, smoke has become a seasonal ordeal as they toil in the fields.
They are among a dozen Rogue Valley citizens who voice their concerns about climate change […]
After more than 25 years in the Rogue Valley, the 2017 Providence Festival of Trees is reinventing itself to bring holiday joy to a new generation of children and families.
“The Festival of Trees is a beloved holiday tradition in the Rogue Valley,” said Katie Hutchinson, Executive Director of Providence Community Health Foundation. “We are proud […]
Although the holidays may seem far off, it’s not too early to think about holiday decorations for your home or business. The Jacksonville Garden Club is now taking pre-paid orders for beautiful holiday wreaths, table arrangements, and baskets in a variety of sizes. In late November, Jacksonville Garden Club members will be busy applying their […]
One of Jacksonville’s time-honored traditions is the upcoming Victorian Christmas celebration, running from the parade on December 2nd to December 23rd.
During the festivities, locals and visitors in the historic downtown core are treated to the voices of Christmas and holiday carols, presented by an all-volunteer group of local singers.
This year, caroling group leader Jake Hershey […]
On Saturday, November 4, 2017, the Belles & Beaus Old West/Victorian Society will hold their Third Annual Ball in the US Hotel Ballroom in downtown Jacksonville. This year, the theme is “Dance Through the Decades.” Although attendees are requested to wear period dress from the 1850’s, formal or semi-formal attire is perfectly acceptable!
An hors d’oeuvres […]
The 11th-Annual Ashland Culinary Festival is November 2nd-5th, 2017. A four-day destination culinary event that showcases Ashland’s award-winning culinary scene along with amazing chefs, wineries, breweries, spirits and food artisans from the region.
The weekend kicks-off with a Top Chef dinner where each course is prepared by a talented, past Top Chef of the Festival. Friday, […]
Architects of all ages are invited to create imaginative wonders and fantastical objects using gingerbread and other edible materials for this year’s GingerBread Jubilee, a benefit for the Craterian Theater at the Collier Center for the Performing Arts in Medford. The contest is open to interested bakers of all ages and skill levels — individuals […]
Shooting Star Nursery focuses on the health of the microclimate that is the Rogue Valley. The well-educated team knows which plants to recommend to the visitors and customers who come to the nursery. Apple Trees are one of those choices.
“Apple trees contribute to your yard and our community more than by simply producing apples,” states […]
In Southern Oregon, the famed Rogue River historically hosted massive runs of both chinook (king) and coho (silver) salmon. This makes Medford the perfect place for the unique, family-friendly Southern Oregon Smoked Salmon Festival, which celebrates the mouth-watering sapidity […]
Medford, OR – Britt Education & Engagement will be hosting the project-based collective Kinetic Light for a five-day in-school residency at Crater Renaissance Academy culminating in the West Coast premiere of their wheelchair-based dance piece “DESCENT”, September 25 – 29, 2017.
Performed on an […]