Winter 2023 - Phoenix/Talent, from tragedy to revival

Arts & Performances

Catch up on the latest shows and concerts in the region, plus get a sneak peak at some of our performing arts coverage in the current issue of the magazine and highlights from previous issues.

Welcome Home - More Than Meets The Eye

Jul 14, 2015

Welcome Home More than meets the eye Column by Scott Morse, Accessory Buyer for Garrisons Home Furnishings What you can’t see in textiles is just as important as what you do see when choosing ...

Art - The New Perennials

Apr 8, 2015

Art The New Perennials Metal Arts are Blooming Story and photography by Anna Elkins In springtime, most of us plant our gardens and wait for them to blossom. But some Southern Oregon residents ...

Music to My Ears The local music scene blossoms Story by Jared Davidson Photography by Jerry Clarkson It's music to my ears. The banter between band members as equipment is set and minutes until show ...

Space Balance - Design

Jan 4, 2015

Space Balance Have a plan, and have fun Column by Scott Morse, Accessory Buyer for Garrisons Home Furnishings Have you ever found yourself in a room that appears “off,” but can’t ...

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

Oct 20, 2014

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 ...