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WILDFLOWER SEASON IN THE JACKSONVILLE WOODLANDS – by Graham Farran
Discovering Southern Oregon – May 2025
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 […]
Britt Announces Rebrand and New Website: britt.org
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 […]
Britt Expands Programs with Help from Latinx Advisory Committee
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 […]
Britt Announces Final List of 2025 Concerts, Britt Kids Shows and FREE Neighborhood Kick-off Party
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 […]
Britt’s Summer Rock Camp Returns!
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 […]
A GOOD FISH TALE
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” […]
JACKSONVILLE GARDEN CLUB SPRING SALE IS MAY 10, 2025
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 […]
ANNUAL JACKSONVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION IS APRIL 17, 2025
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 […]
JACKSONVILLE WILDFIRE COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS DAY IS MAY 3, 2025
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 […]
LIONS CLUB SPRING WINE WALK IS MAY 31, 2025
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 […]