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Arts & Performances

Southern Oregon’s own internationally acclaimed artist

Oct 20, 2014

Jennifer Vranes Southern Oregon’s own internationally acclaimed artist Local artist Jennifer Vranes, who lives in Central Point, is best known for her large and vibrant paintings of aspen forests ...

Courage of Two

Oct 20, 2014

Courage of Two Boys’ friendship inspires philanthropy and film Story by Sandy Cathcart There are many definitions of courage, but basically it is the quality of spirit that enables a person to ...

Studio to School in Ashland Oregon Community Foundation gives arts education a boost with new initiative Story by Cheri Hammons This year the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) celebrates its 40th year ...

Spaceship on Wheels

Oct 20, 2014

Spaceship on Wheels Randy Grubb’s amazing vehicles Story and photography by Randy Johnson Automotive artist Randy Grubb seems to have ripped a hole in the space-time continuum. The evidence is ...

Artist Spotlight - Betty LaDuke

Jul 15, 2014

Celebrating local farms and farmworkers Story by Sandy Cathcart If you’ve passed through the airport anytime recently, you’ve probably seen the colorful wood panels lining the high walls ...

An Actor's Life

Mar 23, 2014

Theater An Actor’s Life Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor Kate Hurster shares backstage secrets Story by Kim Cooper Findling The Oregon Shakespeare Festival has grown to become a world-famous ...

Focus On: Paula Schultz

Mar 23, 2014

Paula Schultz Award-winning freelance photoartist and owner of Paula’s Photoart Since 2009, Paula Schultz has enjoyed transforming everyday photographs into her own unique style of photoart. Schultz's ...

Mother's Garden

Mar 23, 2014

Mother’s Garden Art in Bloom presents a bouquet of activities Story by Mary Ann Bullard Like a garden filled with myriad colorful and fragrant posies, Medford's 14th annual springtime festival ...

Ruch School Turns 100

Mar 23, 2014

143 Years Strong Ruch School turns 100 Story by Paula Bandy On the last day of May in 1871, Logtown School District was established. The original schoolhouse was built of local rough-hewn wood with ...