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'Tap Kids' at the Craterian

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:20 EST

An ensemble of talented, young tap dancers will dramatize the stories of eight different teenagers as they overcome distinctive challenges to get ready for a big dance. The show will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.

Siskiyou Summit at Roxy Ann Grange

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:31 EST

In 2008, bluegrass band Siskiyou Summit retired its popular "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" show at Roxy Ann Grange in Medford to introduce something more akin to its roots — the Siskiyou Summit Annual Roxy Ann Grange concert.

The Ying Quartet

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:52 EST

The renowned Ying Quartet, accompanied by acclaimed pianist Menahem Pressler, will perform compositions of classical music at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, in the Music Recital Hall on the Southern Oregon University campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland.

Dave Rawlings Machine at Rogue Theatre

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:49 EST

Dave Rawlings steps into the spotlight with his new album, "A Friend of a Friend." The guitarist, singer and songwriter is better known for his work with singer and songwriter Gillian Welch and string band Old Crow Medicine Show.

Blink! at the Craterian

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:50 EST

Entertainer Chipper Lowell will present a blend of magic and comedy at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford.

The Bee Eaters at the Unitarian Center

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:34 EST

The Bee Eaters are a shining example of what can happen when four creative, young talents combine chamber music arrangements with the more playful traditions of bluegrass, old-time, jazz and pop.

Live at Avalon Bar & Grill

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:31 EST

What began as an idea to offer something new in the way of live entertainment at Avalon Bar & Grill developed into a series of professional recording sessions at the Talent venue.

Review: Symphony exhibits wide range of emotional power

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 23:35 EST

Guest conductor Darko Butorac and the Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra Saturday night in Medford presented a compelling brief for the power of classical music to continue to touch us in widely varying ways.

An Old Time and Country Blues House Party for SOHS

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:15 EST

Standing Stone Brewery will host an Old Time and Country Blues House Party featuring Eric and Suzy Thompson at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at the Ashland brewing company, 101 Oak St.

Darko Butorac up next with RVSO

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:26 EST

Darko Butorac will lead the Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra in three days of concerts around the valley beginning Friday, Jan. 22, in Ashland. Butorac, music director and conductor of the Missoula Symphony Orchestra in Montana, is the third of...

An Evening of Scottish Music

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:24 EST

Robert Burns' song, "A Man's A Man For A' That," and several other songs by the Scottish poet will be performed during Brian Freeman's sixth annual Evening of Scottish Music- Freeman, a Scottish musician and an Ashland resident, along with four...

A Tribute to William Stafford

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:50 EST

Poets and community members will pay tribute to the work of Oregon's former poet laureate, William Stafford, during an annual poetry reading at Southern Oregon University.

Gallagher at Rogue Theatre

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:50 EST

Comedian Gallagher will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, at the Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass.

The Cypress String Quartet at SOU

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:05 EST

The San Francisco-based Cypress String Quartet, featuring violinists Cecily Ward and Tom Stone, violist Ethan Filner and cellist Jennifer Kloetzel, will present "Mozart and the Bohemians" at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan.

Medford and Ashland celebrate a leader

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:32 EST

More than 50 years after the civil rights struggle awakened the United States to the injustices of seg-regation, Medford volunteers will host a birthday observance to commemorate the contribution of human rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

The Rogue Valley Blues Festival

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:25 EST

es lovers will find occasion to celebrate at the annual Rogue Valley Blues Festival, to be held this weekend at the old Ashland Armory. Headliners at the festival will include Mississippi-based boogie pianist and blues vocalist Eden Brent; gospel 'n'...

Britt gets new chief

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:15 EST

Britt Festivals on Wednesday named former business executive Jim Fredericks its new executive director. Fredericks, who will oversee operations at the Northwest's oldest music festival, called for change without losing what people love about Britt.