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Catch a falling star

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:13 EST

You might have missed the news — then again, you might have missed the series — but ABC has pulled "Hank," Kelsey Grammer's latest attempt to have a post-"Frasier" career, from its schedule.

Third Friday art walk in Medford

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:27 EST

A collection of oil paintings by Jacksonville artist Eugene Bennett — painted during the '50s — will be featured through January at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 N. Bartlett St., Medford.

The lighter side of Bach

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:26 EST

As a warmup for the holiday season, the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers are presenting a collection of songs celebrating the ups, downs and foibles of such human passions as romance, coffee and tobacco — and to demonstrate that J.S.

The Cavatina Duo

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:25 EST

Spanish passion and Balkan sensibility are what give Cavatina Duo its flair for chamber music. The guitar and flute duo features Eugenia Moliner from Spain and Denis Azabagic from Bosnia.

Southern Oregon Book and Author Fair

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:24 EST

The Southern Oregon Book and Author Fair will return Saturday, Nov. 21, to the ballroom of the Ashland Springs Hotel. A regular event since 2003, it will offer nearly 60 writers for meeting and greeting.

Great Minds Unplugged at Tease

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:23 EST

Several generations of classic rock merge in the acoustic songs of the father-and-son band, Great Minds Unplugged. Matt Matthews, 52, and Chris Matthews, 24, both share an appreciation for music and love for good old rock and roll.

Clayfolk Pottery Show 2009

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:21 EST

One of the most eagerly awaited events of the holiday season takes place this weekend, when the 34th annual Clayfolk Pottery Show and Sale showcases dinnerware, sculpture, tile and jewelry handcrafted by more than 60 artists.

Bee Gee's

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:20 EST

When it's rock bands or sports stars coming out of retirement, fans all too often are left disappointed. When it's a popular Rogue Valley restaurant picking up where it left off, customers keep coming back for more.

End-of-the-world vampire blues

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35 EST

Last week, Roland Emmerich's end-of-the-world romp "2012" raked in more than $65 million at the box office.

Restaurant inspections

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:16 EST

Jackson County health inspectors evaluated 110 restaurants in October. All passed their semiannual inspections. Scores are reported in the Mail Tribune, with a portion published weekly.

The past through a lens, warmly

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:01 EST

"Holiday Memories" is the perfect little play for the season now upon us: quirky and warmhearted and unabashedly sentimental.

Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:55 EST

Taylor Wood will be the first percussionist to perform as a soloist with the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon this weekend.

Borderline reunites for two benefit shows

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:54 EST

The members of Borderline will reunite for two performances to raise money for a family member with leukemia.

Ari Hest at the Unitarian Center

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:54 EST

Singer and songwriter Ari Hest's shows are more about understatements than flash — melodies and vocals are the things that come across first.

Dancing with the Rogue Valley Stars

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:53 EST

Robin McMillin says as a dance enthusiast, she's maybe 3.5 points on a scale of one to five.

RED X

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:52 EST

Local rock band RED X believes in the ritual of rock 'n' roll, the philosophy of musical transference between the audience and the band.

Insights to acting Shakespeare

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:51 EST

Tony Award-winning actress Zoe Caldwell called Mary Maher last week to say that the chapter about her in Maher's new book was "glorious." Such a reaction may not be the reason writers write, but it doesn't hurt.

"Frank Rinna Retrospective: 1990-2009"

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:48 EST

Watercolor paintings can, at times, seem pale and insubstantial, but there's nothing timid or tepid about the watercolors of Frank Rinna.

Motif

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:05 EST

Motif, the new Vietnamese restaurant in downtown Ashland, sets a goal of locally grown food, prepared in a light, flavorful, healthy way, designed to be served in economical portions and shared family-style, all in the interest of "healthy mind, body and...

Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:05 EST

For more than 15 years the good folks at Deschutes Brewery have bedazzled their Jubelale bottle with a different label every year, each more fetching than the last, in this writer's humble opinion.