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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.

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.

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.

Through Anton's lens ... darkly

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:25 EST

It is entirely within the normal scheme of things that a regional theater should stage a production of Chekhov's "Three Sisters."

Majkut leads maracas, Beethoven, mix in colorful concert

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:25 EST

Here's something you don't see every day. A full-throated symphony orchestra accompanying ... a guy playing the maracas? Yes.

The Rogue Valley Symphony

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:52 EST

Martin Majkut, one of five conductors competing for the artistic helm of the Rogue Valley Symphony, will conduct the orchestra's second concert series of the season beginning Friday, Nov. 6. The program will feature Mozart's Symphony No- 20...

Lily Tomlin at the Craterian Theater

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:47 EST

Lily Tomlin is up to playing any room. The award-winning actress, comedian and producer came up with ideas for stand-up acts when she was about 8 years old, growing up in an old apartment house with her parents in Detroit.

Martin Majkut vies for conductor

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:25 EST

Martin Majkut became one of the youngest assistant conductors of a major European orchestra in 2000 at age 25, when he was appointed to the Slovak Philharmonic in his native Bratislava, Slovakia.

Concert pays tribute to the armed forces

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:25 EST

T he Southern Oregon Concert Band's annual Veteran's Day Concert is noted for inspiring a sense of patriotism and empathy for the men and women who have served our country, says director Theodore Dollarhide.

Camelot spotlights Karen Carpenter

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:24 EST

The smooth sounds of the 1970s duo, the Carpenters, will come alive in the Camelot Theatre's last musical spotlight of 2009, "Spotlight on Karen Carpenter."

Jon Reep at the Craterian Theater

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:08 EST

Known to television viewers for his line "That thing got a Hemi?" in Dodge Ram commercials, actor and comedian Jon Reep likes to poke fun at redneck stereotypes.

Jazz duo

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:08 EST

Mel Martin and Don Friedman will perform Friday, Oct. 30, at the Old Siskiyou Barn in Ashland. Playing live, Martin and Friedman say they feed off each other and interact in ways that larger jazz groups are seldom free to do.

Puss 'N Boots Ball at Historic Ashland Armory

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:40 EST

Children aren't the only ones who can make fools of themselves on Halloween. Grown-ups also have the opportunity to dress up as superheroes, animals or villains and eat, drink and dance for a good cause at the 18th Annual Puss 'N Boots Ball.

Straight No Chaser at the Craterian Theater

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:38 EST

Straight No Chaser's clever combination of humor and a cappella harmony has earned the affection of fans nationwide and a contract with Atlantic Records.

Steve Kimock Crazy Engine

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:36 EST

Guitarist Steve Kimock may not be the easiest person to keep an account of, but one thing is sure — his projects have kept the bar high on the national jam band scene.

The Belcea Quartet at SOU

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:10 EST

Chamber Music Concerts will present young up-and-comers the Belcea Quartet Friday and Saturday on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. Friday's performance will feature Franz Joseph Haydn's Quartet in C Major, Op. 20 no.