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Entertainment
Britt Festivals
Now in its 42nd year, Britt Festivals is the Pacific Northwest's premiere outdoor summer performing arts festival. Located in the historic 1850s gold rush town of Jacksonville, Oregon, Britt presents dozens of summer concerts, featuring world-class artists in classical music, dance, jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, pop and country music. Britt's performance venue is a naturally formed amphitheater set among majestic ponderosa pines and native madrones on the beautiful hillside estate of 19th century photographer Peter Britt. www.brittfest.org
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Founded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is among the oldest and largest professional non-profit theatres in the nation. Each year OSF presents an eight-and-a-half-month season of eleven plays in three theatres plus numerous ancillary activities, and undertakes an extensive theatre education program. Operating on a budget exceeding $22,000,000, OSF presents more than 780 performances annually with attendance of approximately 360,000. www.osfashland.org/
Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater
The Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater is southern Oregon's state-of-the-art community performing arts center. The facility features excellent acoustics and sightlines, an impressive array of theatrical equipment and is operated by a professional staff. The auditorium is intimate and comfortable and seats just 750 patrons, yet the stage can accommodate large national concert, dance and theatrical tours. Ginger Rogers first performed at the Craterian in 1926 and later purchased property along the Rogue River and lived as a part-time Oregon resident. In 1993 she graciously appeared again for the rebirth of the theater. www.craterian.org
Tinseltown
Tinseltown is a multiplex movie theater located in Medford at the Medford Center. 541-770-2508
Varsity Theatre
Vintage movie theater located in downtown Ashland. 541-482-3321
Oregon Cabaret Theatre
The unique venue for the Oregon Cabaret Theatre is a restored and renovated church building in Ashland with a nightclub setting. Performances are professionally produced musicals, revues and comedies. Enjoy an evening of great entertainment along with a choice of a gourmet dinner, Sunday brunch, or appetizers, desserts and beverages. www.oregoncabaret.com
Science Works Museum
This is a world-class interactive science museum featuring state-of-the-art exhibits, Science Live! performances and hands-on exploration. This museum in not just for kids. www.scienceworksmuseum.org
Harry and David
Harry and David Bear Creek Orchards originated in Medford, Oregon as a mail catalogue business in 1934 with fruit from local pear orchards. It has grown to be the premier food and gift retailer with 145 stores in 34 states, yet still grows all its fruits within a 15 mile radius of Medford. They offer daily tours of their facilities including the pear packing plant, the bakery and candy kitchen. www.harryanddavid.com
Oregon Wine and Farm Tour
Offering comprehensive driving tours of Southern Oregon's wineries and farms. www.oregonwineandfarmtour.com
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