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'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Oregon Cabaret Theatre

It's difficult enough to navigate the stormy seas of adolescence, with all of its emotional, hormonal and social upheavals. Throw in a bit more turbulence in the form of a tension-ridden spelling bee in front of a whole lot of people and you've got the makings for some major drama. Or laughs.
Cracker at Musichead in Medford

Take Johnny Hickman's guitar leads and David Lowery's lyrics, volley them back and forth like a conversation, add rhythms by drummer Frank Funaro and bassist Sal Maida that resonate with all the din of a war going on and you've nailed the sound of Cracker.
Two chances to hear New West

John Storie was lucky enough to go to one of Britt's first jazz camps in the summer of 1999. The camps have since become a mainstay in the Britt Institute's season.

Five A.M. at Bear Creek Park - 7/3/2009
Free concerts are presented from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the amphitheater in Bear Creek Park, 625 Highland Drive, Medford.
Robin Trower at the Rogue Theatre - 7/3/2009
Robin Trower is finally on his way to the Rogue Valley. After a family emergency caused him to cancel his show in May, he's set to play at 8...
This weekend at Britt - 7/3/2009
Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin and their "buddy," guitarist Buddy Miller, will take the stage this weekend at the Britt Pavilion in...
Two chances to hear New West - 7/3/2009
John Storie was lucky enough to go to one of Britt's first jazz camps in the summer of 1999. The camps have since become a mainstay in the Britt...

First Friday art walk in Ashland - 7/3/2009
Look for actors performing songs from Oregon Cabaret Theatre's production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" at various galleries during...
International artistic insights - 6/12/2009
When Yvonne and Alex DeKramer from the Netherlands visited Bohemia Gallery in Ashland last summer, artist Inger Nova Jorgensen never dreamed she'd be...

'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' at Oregon Cabaret Theatre - 7/3/2009
It's difficult enough to navigate the stormy seas of adolescence, with all of its emotional, hormonal and social upheavals.
'I saw a great need' - 6/27/2009
Actress Helena de Crespo was traveling near the famous temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia in 2006 when she came across an impoverished group of...
'All's Well that Ends Well' - 6/26/2009
Shakespeare's "All's Well That Ends Well" is usually thought of as a "problem play," an ambiguous comedy-drama that doesn't seem to offer clear...
OSF's free Green Shows - 6/26/2009
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2009 Green Show will take place at 7:15 p.m. every day but Monday in the festival courtyard, 15 S. Pioneer St.

Jackstraw at Stillwater - 7/3/2009
With 10 years of performances at roadhouses, clubs and festivals around the country under its belt, bluegrass band Jackstraw is a Northwest mainstay.
Cracker at Musichead in Medford - 7/3/2009
Take Johnny Hickman's guitar leads and David Lowery's lyrics, volley them back and forth like a conversation, add rhythms by drummer Frank Funaro and...

Comedy at Chadwick's Pub - 7/3/2009
Comics Mike Trainor and Robin Cee will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Chadwick's Pub, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford.

Mix Sweet Shop - 7/3/2009

As hot weather inspires cravings for ice cream and other cool desserts, customers will crowd into Ashland's Mix Sweet Shop for artisan gelato.
New menu at Alex's Plaza Restaurant - 6/26/2009

Lamb souvlaki — with lemon roasted potatoes, Greek salad, pita bread and tzatziki dressing — and chicken paillards saut�ed with sun-dried...