September’s movie night at Old City Hall features the last of nine films made at RKO starring Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire… The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle.
Castle is a reasonably accurate biography of the two dancers who set the dance world on fire in the Edwardian Age until World War I. They were […]
Everyone knows that Peter Britt was a photographer, but did you know that he was also a painter? Learn about the early artists, and also contemporary artists of the Rogue Valley at the next Tales from the Collection event on Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10am-noon at 106 N. Central in Medford. The event is […]
Relief … while August continued warmer than normal (see below), a change in the circulation over the Pacific and western North America ushered in an early taste of fall during the last week of the month that has continued through the first week of September. […]
Enjoy an evening of fine food, wine and entertainment September 12 at Hanley Farm. In addition to the gourmet meal prepared using fresh greens and vegetables grown on the farm, enjoy a […]
You may have heard a story on the news, received a phone call or email, or, worse, had a loved one fall victim to an online or telephone scam. Every day across the country, millions of people are targeted by scam artists trying to take their money.
The Jacksonville Police Department is well aware of these […]
A person or persons have been trespassing and entering the cemetery grounds after closing and lighting candles and placing them on or around grave markers. The melted wax is running and defacing the monuments. This is a punishable crime under ORS 166.076 Abuse of a Memorial to the Dead. Considered a Class A misdemeanor it […]
The first weekend in October, hundreds of people travel from out of town to our beautiful Rogue Valley. They don’t come to taste the wine, although they are sure to. Nor do they come to hike, although their feet may feel as if they had. No. They come for three days of live music and […]
Recognizing that there’s much to learn about this beautiful area we live in and that many people who live here have extensive knowledge about it, the Applegate Trails Association has organized an educational seminar—and a festive event—called “The Call of the Wild,” at Cantrall Buckley Park on September 19, 2015 from 9:30am-4:00pm.
The event will get-off […]
Back by popular demand, the Jacksonville Oregon Winery Association (JOWA) is sponsoring a Fall Wine Cruise on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from noon to 6:00pm. There are only a limited number of tickets for sale, ($25 per/person) so be sure and get yours now – tickets are only available online at jacksonvillewineries.com. Your ticket includes […]
In July 2016, members of the Britt Orchestra and Music Director Teddy Abrams will celebrate the unique majesty of Crater Lake with performances at the national park. Abrams will lead approximately 40 Britt Orchestra musicians in the performances, with the dramatic panorama of the entire lake as the backdrop. The musicians will perform a world […]
Longtime Jacksonville resident and local artist Elaine Witteveen passed away at age 98 earlier this year. Due to the high profile and longevity of the Artist’s Workshop, founded by Witteveen in 1979, she was well-known in Jacksonville and beyond for facilitating the work of her fellow artists as much as for her own.
Born in Chicago […]
Longtime Jacksonville and Rogue Valley resident Jeff Case recently followed a life-long dream by launching a line of privately-labeled Barbeque Sauces, affectionately dubbed, “Chef Jeff’s.”
Case, a well-known and respected mortgage lender, is also a husband and a father of three grown children and grandpa […]
In its second year, the Southern Oregon Smoked Salmon Festival fundraiser will take place at the Britt Festival grounds on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:00am to 5:00pm. SOSSF is THE event to determine who smokes the best salmon in Southern Oregon, while enjoying live music, beer, wine, food, children’s activities and smoked salmon samples from […]
Britt is still accepting students for its first Guitar Workshop, which will be August 28-30, 2015 at the RCC campus in downtown Medford.
The workshop is a three-day exploration of flamenco, slack key, classical, jazz, blues and rock guitar techniques. Each day will have two three-hour sessions, each focusing on one genre. The workshop is open […]
What a great time we had last month at Hanley Farm’s first Community Pizza Night. It was a great success – thanks to everyone who attended, enjoyed great food, music and friends. We invite you all to return, and those of you who missed the first pizza night, be sure not to miss this one!
Before […]
The 2015 Oregon Wine Experience announced this evening the winners of its wine competition, which featured 224 wines from 50 wineries. Best of Show honors went to Pebblestone Cellars for its 2014 Viognier, to Belle Fiore Winery for its 2012 “Numinos” red Bordeaux blend, and […]
Many people ask, Why take a wine tour? Can’t I just drive myself? With 80+ registered wineries throughout the Southern Oregon AVA (American Viticultural Area), the better question to ask is, Where do I want to go and who do I trust to get me there and back? A designated driver is always a good […]
Meals on Wheels, which operates Food & Friends here in Jackson County, is looking for volunteers to help deliver meals locally to homebound seniors. Throughout the county, Food & Friends provides hot, nutritious meals and a friendly visit to hundreds of seniors on a daily basis. Meals are served Monday through Friday, between 10:00am and […]
For many of us living in Southern Oregon, we have always known the area was destined for great things. The natural beauty of the landscape, the spirit of place and solidarity of community are the heart of our quality of life. It is what brings people here and keeps most from leaving. And until recently, […]
There’s no place like the Middle Fork National Recreation Trail on the Middle Fork of the Applegate River—a streamside trail that then turns and meanders uphill through big trees. An emerald swimming hole with big rocks and a splashing little waterfall is a treat on a hot hike, and there’s lots of shade in the […]
Book Talks & Wine at South Stage Cellars takes place on Thursday, August 20, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Tasting Room at 125 South 3rd Street. Local mystery author and actor Clive Rosengren will read from his latest whodunit, Red Desert. A monthly event featuring authors from The State of Jefferson, Book Talks & Wine at […]
Join us at the 6th Annual furnARTure event on Sunday, September 20th at Valley View Winery, for a fun-filled afternoon of art, hors d’oeuvres, wine and live music.
furnARTure, is the signature event supporting The Studio at Living Opportunities. It is a benefit auction featuring the work of local and regional artists who have transformed recycled […]
The Artist’s Workshop of Jacksonville celebrates its 31st-annual art exhibit, showcasing the finest work of the area’s best known artists from July 31 to August 23 at Art Presence Art Center. Over 100 significant and creative works, by over a dozen artists, depicting familiar Rogue Valley scenes and historical places, will be on display and […]
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, each state is making a short video to highlight the importance of this act, and the archaeological research that it has supported. The Jacksonville Chinese Quarter site has been chosen to represent the important archaeological work happening in the state of Oregon! In […]
You’ve probably noticed this antique bi-plane flying above town from time to time but may not know that its owner and pilot is Jacksonville resident Mike Burrill, Jr. Mike, who serves on the Britt Festivals Board of Directors, (among others) took to the skies to provide Britt Orchestra Maestro Teddy Abrams a bird’s-eye tour and […]
The 2015 Applegater Summer Soirée will be held on Sunday, August 16, from 6-9pm, at Red Lily Vineyards. The catering will be done by Elements of Medford. The entertainment will be Colonel Mustard, a well know Grants Pass Trio.
This event had a great turn-out last year and the silent auction and donations raised over $15,000 […]
Ron Skog has opened a new jewelry store at 150 S. Oregon Street, called Jacksonville Gems and Jewelry. The shop is located in the space formerly occupied by the Jacksonville Barn Company. Ron joins another new merchant, The Cheesemonger’s Wife and the well-established Adit Brewery on the main level with LaFiesta Mexican Restaurant on the […]
On August 8, 2015, enjoy fresh foods from the Hanley Farm kitchen, local craft beer, and music performed by The Fret Drifters! The Fret Drifters are acoustic guitar wizards known for their high energy shows and their “anything goes” approach to playing. Dancing is encouraged!!!! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, dancing shoes, and appetite! […]
Utilizing the naturally cascading topography of its estate, DANCIN Vineyards has begun construction of its new gravity-flow winery in Southern Oregon, which is scheduled to be completed for harvest 2015. Comprised of two distinct structures, set eight to ten feet into the naturally cooling earth and positioned at varying elevations, it is the culmination of […]
Applegate Trails Association is proud to announce a $10,000 grant award from REI to build the East ART, the first section of the non-motorized Applegate Ridge Trail envisioned from Cathedral Hills in Grants Pass to Jacksonville. We are so excited!
So the organization is thriving, not only with trail building but with hiking on existing trails. […]
The 14th-Annual Britt Woods Firehouse Run will be held on Saturday, July 11. This year, the exhibition 1.9 and 4.3 mile runs start at 7:00am followed by the 100-yard Fun Run for kids at 7:30am.
The 10k main event starts at 8:00am with starting times based on age and gender, making anyone a contender in this […]
Our film for July is Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake, a 1942 adventure film directed by John Cromwell, starring Tyrone Power and Gene Tierney. It was the last film with the tragic actress, Frances Farmer, before her legal problems and eventual commitments to psychiatric hospitals until 1950. It also features a powerful […]
Historian and NPS ranger, Larry Smith will facilitate the next Tales from the Collections event on Saturday July 25, 2015 at the downtown Medford History Center from 10a-12n. Get an exclusive peak at old time camping equipment, photos and share stories of the bears that came in the night, the deer […]
Visit Hanley Farm for a casual farm-to-plate pizza dinner, made with Hanley produce and locally-grown Rogue Valley ingredients. And, compliment your pizza with a refreshing beer or non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Prior to dinner, take a guided tour through the no-till garden – see how Hanley farmers grow their delicious vegetables. After the tour, […]
Medford, Ore. – July 2, 2015 – Naumes Crush and Fermentation (www.naumescf.com) is Southern Oregon’s newest and most modern wine processing facility. The 23,000-s.f. structure, designed to be easily expanded, is set to open August 1.
Located at 1311 N. Central Ave. near downtown Medford, […]
Here are some basic guidelines to follow during the busy weekend. These guidelines are supported by the Jacksonville Municipal Code and the Oregon Revised Statutes.
Ausland Group is just a few days away from completing the seismic upgrades on the historic Jacksonville Courthouse.
Jacksonville Mayor Paul Becker and the City of Jacksonville invite everyone to come-out and celebrate Saturday, July 4th on the Courthouse grounds from noon until 3:00pm and enjoy complimentary hot dogs, chips and bottled water. Picnickers may opt to bring their own food and drinks if they so desire. Once again, the Fire Department will […]
This year marks a milestone for Jacksonville Presbyterian Church as Pastor Larry Jung celebrated 30 years leading the church.
In mid-June, a new specialty cheese shop dubbed “The Cheesemonger’s Wife,” opened in the Orth Building at 150 South Oregon Street in the space formerly occupied by Sterling Creek Antiques. The shop is the dream of Erik and Erin Luckau, recent transplants from Alexandria, Virginia to a 63-acre tract of land and vineyard abutting Troon […]
The Cascade Civil War Society has teamed with the Southern Oregon Historical Society to present this wonderful event at Hanley Farm. So much will be happening over the 2-day event, July 11 & 12. Storytelling! Horseshoe Tournament! Hanley House Tours! Wagon Rides! Civil War Demonstrations […]
Jacksonville Publishing has expanded with the launch of a new, wine-only publication, Southern Oregon Wine Scene. The new 44-page magazine covers the Southern Oregon wine region stretching from the Umpqua Valley to Ashland. “It’s the first publication of its kind in Southern Oregon that is 100% dedicated to our burgeoning wine scene,” says Jacksonville Review […]
Kristen Lyon, noted Jacksonville Chef, prepares the 4-course dinner using fresh salad greens and vegetables grown on the farm. Dinner includes sample wine parings and winemaker cocktail hour, featuring wines from Valley View Winery; historic Hanley House tours; and historical presentation, Today’s Farming/Farmers […]
Ruch, Oregon – Explore the concept of “heroes” with a simple but engaging discussion of everyday heroes with Amber Bishop as part of Jackson County Library Services’ “Every Hero Has a Story” Summer Reading Program on Thursday, June 25, from 2-3 p.m. at the Ruch Branch Library, 7919 Highway 238.
Make an upcycled flower pot and […]
Step back in time on Saturday, June 20, 2015, when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. brings the 1873 Cornelius C. Beekman House to life with Living History Tours at 12 noon, 1:30 pm and 3 pm. The Beekman House is located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville.
It’s 1932. The country is deep into the Great Depression. […]
Quilts tell many stories. They are the stories and memories and love, quilts made by women, mostly unnamed. Nell Mathern tells the history of quilts in Airing the Quilts: Stories from Quilts of the Rogue Valley on Saturday June 27, 2015 from 10a-noon at Southern Oregon Historical Society. This free program is […]
This month, Book Talks and Wine at South Stage Cellars takes place on Thursday, June 18, from 6:00-8:00pm at the Tasting Room at 125 South Third Street. Local author and culinary maven Tod Davies will read from her book Jam Today Too.
Warm, conversational, and exquisitely practical, Davies returns to the Jam Today series with Jam […]
Join Historic Jacksonville, Inc. and local craft guilds for an afternoon of Victorian Hobbies & Crafts from 12 noon to 4 pm on Saturday, June 13, at the historic 1873 Beekman House located at 470 E. California Street in Jacksonville.
“The Industrial Revolution meant increased leisure time for most upper and middle class Victorians,” explains Carolyn […]
The 2015 Britt Festivals season got off to an auspicious start Saturday, June 6 with its annual Taste of Summer Celebration in downtown Jacksonville. This year’s event was HOT in every sense of the word. The celebration this year featured some torrid music by bands such as Salsa Brava and the Talking Heads cover band […]
Zounds! “They seek him here… They seek him there… Those Frenchies seek him everywhere… Is he in Heaven… Is he in Hell… That damned elusive Pimpernel.”
Yes, it’s The Scarlet Pimpernel and it is scheduled for our June show at Old City Hall. This is the […]