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The Ashland Independent fill festival is a no-profit community arts organization that presents independent film and provides educational and cultural events year-round. A five-day celebration of independent film with 80 documentaries, shorts and features from all the way around the world to around the corner. Free events everyday!

Location:  Varsity Theatre & Historic Ashland Armory
                   166 East Main Street, Ashland OR 97520

For more  information call 
541-482-0858
visit www.ashlandfilm.org

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jackie-greene.jpg (50545 bytes)Jackie Greene with Tim Bluhm of The Mother Hips

Time: 8:00 PM
Tickets: $20.00 Advance
               $25.00 At the Door

 

Rogue Theatre
143 SE H Street, Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-471-1316
www.roguetheatre.com

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Southen Oregon Philatelic Society - Stamp Show

The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society invites the public to discover the fascinating hobby of stamp collecting. The Stamp Show is free to the public to attend and is in the Padgham Pavilion.

Jackson County Expo
1 Penninger Lane, Central Point OR 97502
541-774-8270

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5-6

Roxy Anne Gem & Mineral Annual Show & Sale

52nd Annual - Gems, jewelry, lapidary, minerals, fossils, outstanding exhibits, demonstrations, dealers, lectures, family fun, food and more! Admission is Adults $2.50, Students (12-28) $.50, and kids (under 12) FREE!

Location:  Medford Armory
                   1701 S Pacific Hwy
                   Medford, OR 97501

Crater Rock Museum
For more information call 541-878-1445
or visit www.craterrock.com 

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tango.jpg (16707 bytes)Forever Tango

Presented by Craterian Performances, sponsored by Rogue Valley Manor
The most dramatic and romantic of all dance forms, tango evokes an elegant, glamorous, dangerously sensual world in which everything can be said with the flit of a leg, the tug of a hand, the tap of a foot, or the arch of an eyebrow. Forever Tango is the phenomenally popular, internationally renowned dance spectacle that broke box office records in San Francisco and enjoyed the longest run of any tango show in Broadway history. Featuring an all-Argentine cast of dancers and musicians, Forever Tango traces tango's colorful history through music, dance, and dramatic vignettes. As creator/director Luis Bravo puts it, "the tango represents more than just a dance - it is also a music, a culture, a way of life."

Time:  8:00pm
Tickets: Section A-$45, B-$42, C-$39, Youth (0-18) A-$34, B-$31, C-$28

Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
23 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501
541-779-3000
www.craterian.org 

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Pear Blossom Festival

Rogue Valleys #1 Athletic Event, 30th Annual, 4,000+ participants, "Everyone's A Winner"; Parade, Street Fair, Barbecue. Mayors mile and 2-mile, 5 km and the Grand Daddy 10 Miler. Course is certified, flat and fast, out and back. 

For Pear Blossom Parade and Events information
541-734-PEAR
or visit www.pearblossomparade.org 

To find out about this year's run times and registration call 772-6293 
or visit  www.pearblossomrun.com

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Jackson County Expo
1 Penninger Lane, Central Point OR 97502
541-774-8270

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11-13

State of Jefferson Quarter Horse Show 

If you love horses, you will love this event! It is a show sponsored by a group of people who love quarter horses.  They also enjoy showing them.  There is something here for any horse enthusiast!!!

Jackson County Expo
1 Penninger Lane, Central Point OR 97502
541-826-1723

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The longest-running show in Broadway history is back by popular demand! One night only! All three performances of Cats sold out three seasons ago, so don't miss out this time.

This magical musical has enraptured audiences with its fabulous dancing, delightful music, and irrestibly whimsical story. In a moonlit back alley, an ensemble of fantastically costumed, singing and dancing felines gathers for its annual ball. 

Andrew Lloyd Webber's playfully eclectic, richly melodic score includes the immensely popular ballad "Memory." Make your own memories and catch this legendary show!

 

Time:  8:00pm
Admission:  Premium-$75, A-$69, B-$63, C-$57

Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
23 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501
541-779-3000
www.craterian.org 

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Build your own snow castle and learn techniques from international snow sculpting champions.  A fun day for all ages! Don't forget your sunscreen!

 

Mt. Ashland
Mt. Ashland Access Road, Ashland OR 97520
541-482-2897
www.mtashland.com

 

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state-solo.jpg (40730 bytes)Stars on Stage: - Celebrating State Soloists
Presented by Craterian Performances
Craterian Performances is proud to shine a spotlight on outstanding young talent at this seventh annual free community event. Jackson County winners of the District 8 solo music competition will perform with the style, grace and skill that earned them slots in the statewide contest to be held later in the spring. Whatever type of music you fancy — vocal, wind instruments, strings, piano — you'll be amazed by, and proud of, these local teens. Show your community spirit and come to encourage these young people on their way to representing Southern Oregon at state!

Time:  7:00pm
Admission:  FREE

Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
23 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501
541-779-3000
www.craterian.org 

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Ani DiFranco
Presented by Jefferson Public Radio

Time:  8:00pm
Admission:  $44 & $40

Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
23 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501
541-779-3000
www.craterian.org 

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Rogue Valley Symphony - Alexander Tutunov plays Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue

Alexander Tutunov returns with Gershwin.  Rhapsody in Blue

Time:  8:00pm
Tickets: Students: $5 all concerts.
              General    -  $26
              Premium -   $33

Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
23 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501
541-779-3000
www.craterian.org 

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Presented by Craterian Performances

Sponsored by SOPTV; Anne H. Dennehy, DDS; Avista

Sheer enchantment! The acclaimed Enchantment Theatre Company consistently lives up to its name with innovative, entrancing musical adaptations of classic fairy tales and children's books. This time they work their magic on Margery Williams' beloved classic, The Velveteen Rabbit. A plush toy rabbit yearns to be chosen as a special playmate by the boy he belongs to, having been told by his friend the Horse that "when a child loves you for a long, long time... then you become Real." Combining original music, live singers, life-sized puppets, masks, mime, and special effects, Enchantment Theatre brings this enduring tale of love and devotion to wondrous life. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Time:  2:00pm & 5:00pm
Tickets: Adult             -   $18
             Youth (0-18)   -  $13
             

Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
23 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501
541-779-3000
www.craterian.org 

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Rogue Valley Chorale - Most Happy Fella!
Frank Loesser was one of America's finest song writers. His masterpiece will be sung in concert form by the Chorale with soloists, chorus and dialogue. "Standin' on the Corner," "Big D," and "Somebody Somewhere" are three of the great tunes from this almost operatic production that was revived on Broadway in the early 90's.

Time:  8:00pm
Tickets: Adult             -   $20
             Students          -  $5
             Season tickets: $60 for all 4 concerts

Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
23 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501
541-779-3000
www.craterian.org 

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 Jackson County Master Gardner Show  

This show brings out the gardener in everyone!  Commercial growers and vendors will be selling quality plants and garden related products.  Free classes, educational displays, garden advice and problem solving are offered by the Rogue Valley Master Gardeners. 

Jackson County Expo
1 Penninger Lane, Central Point OR 97502
541-899-1877

 

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capital-steps.jpg (21589 bytes)Capitol Steps

Presented by Craterian Performances

Sponsored by Mail Tribune; LTM Incorporated

These popular singing satirists return for another evening of side-splitting political comedy! Founded by former congressional staffers, the cheerfully bipartisan Capitol Steps offer an insider's view of the follies and peccadilloes of the political circus in Washington. No subject is off-limits and no public figure immune to their trenchant jesting. Merrily mining comic matter from domestic issues, foreign policy and the current presidential campaign, the Steps serve up such inspired musical parodies as "When IRS Guys Are Smilin," "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Korea?" and "76 Unknowns." As the first President Bush put it, "The Capitol Steps are what Washington would be like if everyone were funny and could sing."

Time:  8:00pm
Tickets:
Section A-$38, B-$35, C-$32,
Youth (0-18) A-$29, B-$26, C-$23

Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
23 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR 97501
541-779-3000
www.craterian.org 

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2/15-11/2
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  • A Midsummers Dream
            February 15 - November 2; Angus Bowmer Theatre
  • Fences
            February 16 - July 6; Angus Bowmer Theatre
  • The Clay Cart
             February 17 - November 2; Angus Bowmer Theatre
  • Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter
             February 19 - June 20; New Theatre
  • Coriolanus
             March 26 - November 2; New Theatre
  • The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler
             April 15 - November 1; Angus Bowmer Theatre

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, OR  97520
541-482-433
www.osfashland.or

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Friday,
Saturday,
Sunday nights

Champion Raceway - Street Legal Drags

18th - Test & Tune Orientation
25th - Cascade Block Friday Night Drags
26th - Test & Tune, Chassis Certification
27th - Private Rental

Gates open at 5:00pm - Time trials at 6:oopm

Tickets:   Adults                                                                  $10.00
                Children under 10                                                FREE
                Car/Driver (race or test & tune)                        $25.00
                 Car/Driver (Jr. Dragster w/driver under 10)   $15.00

Champion Raceway Jackson County Sports Park
6900 Kershaw Road, White City, OR  97503
541.830-DRAG
www.championraceway.com

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Saturday's

Southern Oregon Speedway

5th - Car Show Test & Tune
12th - Pear Blossom Parade Test & Tune
19th - 2008 Season Opener
26th - Welcome to SOS - Aardvark Construction Late Models

Tickets:    Reserved Seating -                                         $20.00
                  General Admission
                                 Veterans & Wheelchairs w/ID      $5.00
                                  Adult                                                 $10.00
                                  Seniors (60+)                                    $8.00
                                  Children (0-9)                                    FREE

*Special Events prices may vary

Southern Oregon Speedway
Jackson County Sports Park
6900 Kershaw Rd, White City, OR 97503 
541-826-6825
www.sospeedway.com

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3/14-6/1
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It’s a play! It’s a concert! It’s Nunsense meets N-Sync! It’s Altar Boyz, the Catholic boy band on a mission: Matthew, Mark, Luke, Juan & Abraham. They aim to save souls with hot pop songs, glorious voices, and killer choreography. Matthew is the dreamboat leader of the group. Mark is the sensitive one. Luke is the streetwise B-boy who has a little trouble staying on the Path. Juan is the Latin hottie in search of his long-lost parents. And Abraham is Jewish. (What’s he doing in a Christian boy band? God only knows.) They are fierce in their spiritual mission and, though there is much humor resulting from their naïve fervor, they are utterly sincere and their message is all about the power of love, acceptance…and really great hair. Songs: God Put the Rhythm in Me; Girl, You Make Me Want To Wait; La Vida Eterna; Everybody Fits in God’s Great Family.

Oregon Cabaret Theater

First & Hargadine, Ashland, OR
541-488-2902
www.oregoncabaret.com

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3/12-4/13
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Leona, an unmarried American secretary of a certain age, is spending her vacation in Venice.  Under the spell of that enchanted city, she falls in love.   The gentleman, an attractive, middle-aged shopkeeper, is married.  As she realized this relationship has nowhere to go, can Leona take the moment and give in to romance?  Might it not be better than never having loved at all?  This timeless story - the basis of the 1955 David Lean move Summertime starring Katharine Hepburn and Rossano Brazzi - remains a bittersett testament to the complexities of the heart.

Camelot Theatre Company
101 Talent Ave., Talent, OR 97540 
541-535-5250 
www.camelottheatre.org

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