The Rogue Valley Symphony recently revealed the lineup for its 2025-26 season and it starts out with a bang — a weeklong festival of three concerts in late August at Medford’s Craterian Theater, featuring the debut of the symphony’s newly acquired 9-foot Hamburg Steinway grand piano, the Raven.
Ashland’s historic Railroad District is turning up the volume and turning out the vibes this Earth Day as it transforms into a festive, foot-tapping celebration of sustainability and community. On Tuesday, April 22, from 4 to 7:30 p.m., an Earth Day A Street Block Party — hosted by Wild Thyme Productions — will fill the A Street neighborhood with live music, local eats and eco-minded energy.
The third and final round of performers appearing at this summer’s Britt Music Festival has been revealed. But that’s not all. Announced, too, are plans for Britt’s summer schedule of free kids’ concerts and the third annual free The Hill is Where the Heart Is: Neighborhood Kickoff Party.
Ashlanders who turned out for a Ukrainian Sister City fundraiser Sunday heard musicians play, listened to a talk about the importance of not taking a peaceful life for granted and saw a video featuring interviews with residents of the city that will have a water truck and generator, thanks in part to their presence and support.
The slate includes country artist Wynonna Judd, pop favorite Natasha Bedingfield and the pairing of Taj Mahal and Steve Earle. Among the notable first-timers performing on the Britt stage are Dirtwire with special guests Free Creatures, and a much-anticipated performance from Tash Sultana.
Slated for demolition in the 1990s with its doors closed in 1986, the Holly Theatre in Medford reopened last Thursday, March 13, with opening ceremonies and a live performance by the Piano Guys to a full house. The revitalization of downtown Medford through the Holly, helped by all the volunteers, donors and people of Ashland’s Jefferson Public Radio, took more than 13 years and $13 million.
When Rebecca Goldman first attended a Southern Oregon Repertory Singers concert, it was because she had a friend in the choir. Not long after that, she assumed a leadership role for the organization as interim executive director. Taking over for Jessica Bailey, who resigned to take on another project, Goldman is excited about her new job.
Southern Oregon Repertory Singers’ spring concert, dubbed “Charm Me Asleep,” is a “hugely varied program of lyrical, romantic, life-enhancing choral music,” says music director Paul French. “The program title is taken from Robert Herrick’s lyrical ode on the transformative power of music to bring healing and restoration in times of physical and emotional distress.
An indie alt-rock band. Country singers. Classic rock ‘n’ rollers. A wildly diverse variety of musical performers are among the groups that will be featured this summer at the Britt Music & Arts Festival. The festival will welcome back legendary artists Earth, Wind & Fire, Gregory Alan Isakov, the Buena Vista Orchestra, the California Honeydrops, Chicago and Andy Grammer.
A team of local artisans and craft people have helped finish a 14-year effort to raise the curtain on the historic Holly Theatre in downtown Medford. The movie palace with its massive 1,008-seat auditorium will debut the first two acts next week, announcing the theater as a major performing arts center
Possible changes include allowing multifamily dwellings without a mixed-use requirement, requiring a minimum density of 30 dwelling units per acre, and increasing maximum building height to 50 feet, according to the notice.
The Butler Perozzi Fountain restoration project’s ongoing design phase has resulted in a possible cost of more than $1 million. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini.
Jackson County Parks took advantage of the dip in visitors to install upgrades such as ADA-compliant restrooms and granite tent pads in the campground. Lambert said the county replaced stairs and sidewalks throughout the park and remodeled the concessions area where waterslides used to be.
Interviews will be conducted through May 31, and the official appointment will take place at the June 3 City Council business meeting. The new councilor will serve through Dec. 31, 2026.
Oct. 11, 1987 — March 21, 2025 Tommy (Thomas Alfred Hurrell Jr.) made an unexpected transition from this world at age 37. His departure leaves an absence that simply cannot
Jeff Pevar & Inger Nova Announce Italy Tour and Innovative Album Release on Musical Bead Jeff Pevar and Inger Nova, a dynamic musical duo known for their eclectic blend of
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