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I WAS DELIGHTED when my friend Mimi invited me to lead a new song circle in the Ruch/Applegate area: consisting of Medieval, Renaissance, early Baroque, world and traditional song repertoire, in the form of rounds.
Turns out that even before the time of Shakespeare, folks were singing proto-rounds, (e.g., “Sumer is Icumen […]
2025 Jacksonville City-Wide Yard Sale Dates:
As the City-Wide Yard Sale date nears, it is important to remember that the City of Jacksonville does not sponsor this event, and there are public safety […]
I KNOW I usually write about wineries—but I had to take a detour to talk about Churro Rush, because this charming little spot in downtown Jacksonville absolutely deserves the spotlight. It may not be nestled among vineyards, but don’t worry—your glass won’t go empty. They serve wine, cider, […]
THIS SUMMER marks the last opportunity for visitors to descend to Crater Lake’s shoreline via the Cleetwood Cove Trail—the park’s only route to the water—before a major multi-year rehabilitation effort begins.
Since opening in 1960, the 1.1-mile Cleetwood Cove Trail—the only legal access to the water—has suffered from decades of wear […]
I sat and watched
the gigglemug people bustling by
vendors waiting tentatively with tables of luscious fruits
children dancing as a band played on my front steps
so much has changed,
I watched
as my bricks went from red to rust
as buggies turned to cars
as the gold left the ground
as the rush slowed and young eyes grew old
eight generations come and […]
As music director, Huynh will serve as principal conductor of the BFO’s summer season, shape long-term artistic planning, and help expand the orchestra’s reach and relevance across Southern Oregon and beyond.
Jacksonville, OR – Wednesday, August 6, 2025: The Britt Music & Arts Festival announced today that American conductor Norman Huynh will become the fifth music […]
SPECIAL STORYTIME: FIREFIGHTER FUN, Ages 3+, Wednesday, August 6, 10:30am—Come to the library and hear your local firefighters read stories and show you some safety tips. You’ll also get a chance to sit in the fire engine and see the world from a firefighter’s point of view!
RECOGNIZE & PREVENT SCAMS, Ages […]
ONE SUNDAY MORNING, the 13-year-old, half blind Australian Shepherd was walking quietly on the lawn at Nunan Square. As her 85-year-old owner, Linda, watched in horror, a doe came out of hiding and knocked Krispy down. When the dog rolled in pain the doe pummelled her head […]
THE WILD AND SCENIC ROGUE RIVER is one of the most iconic waterways in the U.S. Designated in 1968 as one of the original eight under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, it remains protected and free-flowing, known for its stunning scenery, rich history, and abundant recreation.
The […]
Tuesday, July 22, 2025: Britt is proud to announce its second year of a special initiative to recognize and express gratitude to our region’s courageous firefighters/other fire personnel who play an integral role in protecting our community. As a gesture of appreciation, Britt is offering discounted Lawn tickets to the following upcoming shows: Dirtwire on […]
Do you like classic cars? Then mark your calendar for Saturday, August 2, 2025, when the Southern Oregon Historical Society will be displaying “Cars through History,” between 10am and 3pm, at SOHS Hanley Farm, located at 1053 Hanley Road in Central Point, just outside of Jacksonville.
This is not just another car show! Fifty cars will […]
WE’RE GETTING to that time of year when the sunshine lingers a little longer and the valley is buzzing with weekend guests, family visits, Britt concerts and impromptu adventures. And if you’re looking for that perfect spot to unwind with a glass of wine, host out-of-town friends, or […]
Step outside anywhere in Jacksonville and you’re likely to hear live music drifting through our historic streets. Our charming landmark town has earned its reputation as a musical haven, where world-class performances and intimate acoustic sessions create the perfect soundtrack to both everyday life and special occasions.
July brings the crown jewel […]
As spring transitions into summer across our beautiful Rogue Valley, Jacksonville’s 2025 Trolley Season rolls into full swing. Our cherished trolleys connect visitors and locals with the unique ambiance that only Jacksonville can provide during these perfect June days.
This season is the perfect opportunity to thank Brian Dunn for his service […]
THE JACKSONVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has bolstered its firefighting capabilities with the recent acquisition of a new Type 3 wildland fire engine, provided by the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) as part of the state’s Engine Program. This initiative, funded through Oregon’s 2021 Senate Bill 762, aims to enhance wildfire response […]
CALLING ALL vacation rental hosts, business owners and fans of local products!—Close your eyes and imagine one of your favorite travel memories. Was it unwrapping an Egg McMuffin at McDonald’s in Anytown, USA? Scrimmaging for a Frappuccino at Starbucks? Bedding down at a Motel 6 along Interstate 5? I doubt […]
ADVENTURE AWAITS IN EVERY BOOK!—EACH SUMMER, in the heart of the Rogue Valley, families slow down, share the magic of stories, let their imaginations run wild, and join together to celebrate childhood at the Children’s Festival.
Held July 12-14, on the Britt hill, the Children’s Festival will be continuing its legacy […]
THIS SUMMER, escape to the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail, a self-guided journey between family-run farms which are ablaze with vibrant purple hues from mid-June to mid-July. This unique experience is primarily centered in the Applegate Valley, just beyond Jacksonville, but also includes Butte Creek Lavender Farm in Eagle Point and […]
WITH THE 4TH OF JULY rapidly approaching, the Jacksonville Fire Department and city staff would like to remind the public that Jacksonville prohibits the use of Fireworks within the City limits and also discourages the use of fireworks outside of City limits for the following reasons:
Wildfire Risk: We are surrounded by forests and grassy areas […]
MEDFORD, OR — June 23, 2025 — The Builders Association Southern Oregon (BASO) is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Joey Minear as its new Chief Executive Officer. A U.S. Air Force veteran, seasoned policy advisor, and community advocate, Dr. Minear brings over a decade of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors […]
GET READY TO ROAR, hop, and soar into adventure at this year’s Children’s Festival. Explorers are invited to “Embrace the Wild” as they join together in creating their very own adventures and uncover the incredible world of books! With arts and crafts, interactive booths, and delightful entertainment, this festival […]
OUR WARM, SUNNY WEATHER has brought on our usual spring fever, enticing us to enjoy the pleasant outdoor activities available in Jacksonville. Folks are using our city parks, Jacksonville Woodlands, trails, dog park, skate park, tennis courts, and pickleball courts. It also seems to […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Jacksonville’s “Walk through History” tours are back! At 10 a.m. every Saturday from May 24th through August 30th, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be offering one-hour guided walks through Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District, the first on the West Coast! Participants will take a stroll through history, visiting government and commercial buildings, fraternal lodges, and […]
THIS SUMMER, escape to the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail, a self-guided journey between family-run farms which are ablaze with vibrant purple hues from mid-June to mid-July. This unique experience is primarily centered in the Applegate Valley, just beyond Jacksonville, but also includes Butte Creek Lavender Farm in Eagle Point and Lavender […]
Monday, June 16, 2025: Britt announces an update to its upcoming Britt Festival Orchestra concert, Lin Conducts Brahms & Korngold, taking place on Wednesday, June 18 at 8 PM at the Britt Pavilion. Violinist Blake Pouliot will now perform as the featured soloist, stepping in for William Hagen, who is unable to appear due to […]
COME HAVE FUN with the Rogue Valley Lions Club at the 2nd Annual Spring Wine Walk. Experience wine tasting with one of 12+ of the best local wineries, each serving in one of the fine businesses in downtown Central Point. It’s happening May 31, 2025. Stroll the historic downtown Central Point streets from 4-7:30pm as […]
DID YOU KNOW that the Applegate Valley is home to one of the best paragliding and hang gliding sites in the country? The site, called “Woodrat Mountain” has been attracting top pilots from around the world for decades for their annual free-flight competition called “Rat Race.” The pilots launch and race […]
Friday, April 11, 2025: Britt is delighted to share a number of exciting announcements with the community regarding this summer’s events. The time has come for Britt to release its final official list of shows for the 2025 summer season! This installment brings the summer season to a whopping 37 (29 Britt Live concerts and […]
AS THE SPRING SUN warms the landscape, the hills of Southern Oregon begin a quiet transformation. Oak trees unfurl their vibrant lime-green leaves, and the forest floor awakens in a dazzling display of wildflowers. By mid-April, the ground is carpeted with color—bright blue hound’s tongue, delicate purple shooting stars, white […]
Wednesday, April 30, 2025: Britt, Southern Oregon’s premier venue for live music and arts, announced its new brand and website this morning. Following a year of work with local community members, staff, board, and UK-based design firm Fiasco Design, Britt unveiled its brand new logo and website ahead of its 2025 season. The logo features […]
SANCTUARY ONE CARE FARM invites the community to slow down, breathe deeply, and go with the flow. FARM FLOW, the care farm’s popular yoga retreat, returns Sunday, May 18, 11am-3pm, at Sanctuary One, located at 13195 Upper Applegate Road.
The registration fee is $60 per person, with all proceeds benefiting Sanctuary One. […]
IN OUR LIVELY COMMUNITY, we are fortunate to have citizens who care deeply about creating beauty as well as supporting a vibrant and healthy environment. These attributes will be on full display at the Spring Sale sponsored by the Jacksonville Garden Club, held in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, May 10, from […]
WILDFIRE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY is a national Firewise campaign to raise awareness and reduce risks from wildfires. Jacksonville is vulnerable to wildfires due to many homes that are located in close proximity to woodlands and forests. Because of severe drought and upcoming extremely hot weather, this summer and early fall promises to be another bad […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Historic Jacksonville, Inc. is delighted to announce that popular Northwest Troubadour, David Gordon, will be back in Jacksonville on Sunday, May 4, to perform a special concert of international love songs as a benefit for the town’s new “Museum without Walls”!
Love is an international language, and David will […]
Friday, April 25, 2025: Britt is proud to deepen its partnership with the Latinx community in Southern Oregon through continued collaboration with its Latinx Advisory Committee. As a cornerstone of cultural enrichment in the region, Britt recognizes the importance of creating meaningful, inclusive programs that reflect the diverse voices of its community. Strengthening Britt’s […]
THE JOY OF SPRINGTIME FLOWERS marks a wonderful season in our community. Members of the Jacksonville Garden Club use their creative artistry to take full advantage of the beautiful blooms to make lovely arrangements from fresh-cut flowers for the Club’s annual Spring Sale. The sale will be held in downtown Jacksonville on Saturday, May 10, […]
Medford, OR — Britt Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved Rock Camp, a dynamic summer program designed to inspire and educate the next generation of musicians. After an eleven year hiatus, the Rock Camp is making a comeback this summer, offering young artists an immersive experience in […]
COHEN BOVEE, a 3rd-grader, is the winner of this year’s Jacksonville Elementary School Art Poster Contest! His piece is titled, “Intergalactic Paint” based upon the theme for the contest, “Art of the Future!” Cohen’s favorite project so far this year has been the Lorax drawings his class did in honor of Dr. Seuss Day.
Mark your […]
IN FEBRUARY 2006, Jerry Hayes, then owner of the Bella Union Restaurant on California Street, caught one of the largest steelhead in recent memory on the North Umpqua, River. The fish was 43” long, 23.5” in girth and weighed 29.5 lbs. River guide Donny Grieves says it is the largest steelhead ever caught in his […]
Jacksonville, OR: March is Women’s History Month, and what better way to celebrate than by shining a spotlight on the incredible women—past and present—who have left their mark on Jacksonville?
In March, Jacksonville will host a month-long celebration of the Women of Jacksonville, featuring an exciting lineup of […]
Friday, March, 2025: Britt Music & Arts Festival is thrilled to share the next slate of ten Britt shows for the 2025 summer season. While there are still more announcements to come, this batch of diverse artists are an exciting addition to Britt’s existing 2025 line-up. Britt is honored to host legendary country artist Wynonna […]
ON APRIL 14, 1939, fifteen civic-minded ladies gathered at the Fellowship Hall of the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church to start a Jacksonville Garden Club, and 85 years later this organization is thriving and proving that the past is simply prologue. As the oldest continuous service organization in Jacksonville, the club continues to […]
“The Mission of Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN),” cofounder and cofacilitator Alan Journet explained, “is to promote understanding of the science of climate change and its consequences and stimulate action to address it within a framework of promoting social justice.”
This Spring, SOCAN is engaged in serving its mission […]
SPRING IN SOUTHERN OREGON is a magical time when longer, warmer days bring vibrant flowers, lush green landscapes, and snowcapped mountains framed by budding trees in bright lime hues. It’s the perfect season to step outside and immerse yourself in the region’s natural beauty and charming communities. Here are some […]
CREEKSIDE PARK, located at 215 W. F. Street in Jacksonville, is the park next to the parking lot where the glass recyclable bins are located near Rays Market. This quaint park and its adjoining creek are getting a major face lift! In the last few years, […]
MEDFORD, Ore. — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Local real estate brokers, staff and owners with Windermere Van Vleet and Associates, Inc. continued their commitment to giving back in 2024, supporting seven local organizations in the southern Oregon area. Through the Windermere Foundation, a […]
ON MARCH 20, 2025, join Police Chief David Towe and his team of officers for a meet & greet. At 5:30pm, please gather at the Police Station at 225 S. 3rd Street, for a tour of the facility. At 6:00pm, head over to the Community Center next door for a brief, informational session led by […]
Jacksonville, OR – February 5, 2025 – The community is invited to join Britt on Sunday, March 2 from 1-5 PM to explore the recently purchased U.S. Hotel building before it undergoes a significant transformation into Britt’s new home! Learn about the history of the building, plans for the future, and support the renovation efforts […]
Friday, February 14, 2025: Britt Music & Arts Festival is excited to announce the first installment of concerts for the 2025 summer season. The first of three official season announcements, this extensive group of shows features a wide array of musical artists, including first-time-to-Britt indie alt-rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise, singer-songwriter Regina Spektor, country artists […]
JACKSONVILLE, OR—Compare how lifestyles have changed in 125 years when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the C.C. Beekman House for “Daily Life Then and Now” tours! Close your eyes and try to imagine your life in 1900 without your smart phone – for […]