Discover Talent's new art hub: Back Door Gallery opens Feb 12

TALENT, Ore. - A new artistic hub is opening in Talent, promising to enrich the local community with creative flair. Back Door Art Gallery and Studio, located at 106 Talent Avenue, Suite 5, is set to host an Open Studio and Artist Reception on Thursday, February 12. The event kicks...

Taprock Northwest Grill – Pacific Northwest Flair At the Rogue River

Cartwright’s Taprock Northwest Grill -is your spot in Grants Pass for great food, good company, and classic river views! …Now with the Cartwright family’s local touch. Welcome to your new favorite Southern Oregon restaurant, right along the Rogue River. We’re all about great food, great drinks, and...

Curtain Call: Victoria Frings makes OSF debut in ‘Come From Away’

In the Tony-winning musical, strangers become neighbors after 9/11. When actor, writer and filmmaker Victoria Frings makes her Oregon Shakespeare Festival debut, it will be in “Come From Away,” opening March 14 at the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Frings joins OSF following a career that spans Broadway, off-Broadway, regional...

Art show highlights paintings of Ashland artist Cindy Triplett

Hermeticus Bookshop in Railroad District displays art, joins Ashland First Friday Artwalk lineup. An art show highlighting the paintings of Ashland artist Cindy Triplett is on display at the Hermeticus Bookshop at 469 B St. in Ashland. The 18 paintings cover a span of the last 25 years. Triplett began that career as a student at Southern Oregon State College with tutorage by art professor Betty LaDuke.

Phoenix Dripp Cafe brings plant-based dining to the Rogue Valley

Phoenix Dripp Cafe in downtown Phoenix, Oregon, offers a fully plant-based menu. Owner Valerie Schank, who moved to Oregon from Brooklyn in 2015, opened the cafe on Valentine’s Day 2025 inside the Oregon Cheese Cave. Schank emphasizes whole foods, using items such as chickpeas and kelp granules to create...

The Depot Eatery Delivers Flavor, Comfort, and Consistency in the Heart of Grants Pass

If you haven’t checked out The Depot Eatery at 577 NE F Street in Grants Pass, you are seriously missing out. I have eaten here several times now, and every visit has been consistently impressive. The service is always excellent, friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment you walk through the door.

Chocolate Lovers Rejoice: Oregon's Annual Festival Is a March Must

If I had to plan my perfect day, it would consist of friends and family, excitement, and lots of chocolate. That's why you can be certain I've placed the 22nd Annual Oregon Chocolate Festival on my calendar. This weekend event in Ashland, Oregon, is for individuals of all ages with chocolate-themed games for kids, chocolate […]

This Unassuming Oregon Café Surprises Everyone Who Walks In

Walking past Morning Glory Cafe three times before finally stepping inside was one of my biggest regrets on a recent trip. Tucked along Siskiyou Boulevard in Ashland, Oregon, this breakfast spot looks like a quaint converted house from the street – but once inside, it’s pure magic. Colorful...

Brickline Pizza Co. opens in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. –The newest addition to historic Jacksonville’s downtown food scene opened last Saturday. Brickline Pizza Co. is a New York–style pizza shop. They’re dedicated to providing pizza with fresh, all-natural ingredients, infused with New York flavor and Oregon heart. The eatery serves pizza by-the-slice, catering...

Britt summer lineup has KALEO, comedian Jim Gaffigan and more

Next slate of shows to be announced Feb. 13, March 13, possibility of individual shows to be unveiled in between. The Britt Hill in Jacksonville will have many visitors from afar sharing their music and talents with the Rogue Valley as the Britt Music & Arts Festival announced its first batch of entertainers performing for the 2026 summer season.

Creekside Comfort and Bold Flavor in Wilderville

Tucked along Old Redwood Highway in Wilderville sits a place that feels less like a quick pizza stop and more like a small Southern Oregon escape, Creekside Pizza & Pastaria located at 7841 Old Redwood Hwy, Wilderville, delivers more than just a meal. It offers a setting and experience that make the drive worthwhile.

Grahame Lesh Announces Terrapin Roadshow Traveling Concert Series

Grahame Lesh will carry on the spirit of the Grateful Dead and Terrapin Crossroads in 2026 with the return of Terrapin Roadshow. Throughout the spring and summer, the traveling concert series will bring a rotating lineup of musicians from the extended Terrapin Crossroads family to amphitheaters in California, Oregon, and Colorado, including Monte Rio Amphitheater in Monte Rio, CA (May 30th–31st); Forest Meadows Amphitheatre in San Rafael, CA (July 24th–26th); Marjorie Holzgang Concert Bowl in Grants Pass, OR (August 1st–2nd); Truckee Amphitheater in Truckee, CA (August 15th–16th); and Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs, CO (August 22nd–23rd).

World premiere of Bruce Campbell’s rom-com set at Holly Theatre

Bruce Campbell slays hearts instead of demons in ‘Ernie & Emma’. On Valentine’s Day, the red carpet will roll out in downtown Medford, where the historic Holly Theatre will host the world premiere of “Ernie & Emma,” a tender, Oregon-made romantic comedy from cult icon and Ashland resident Bruce Campbell.

Discover Oregon Trail's history at Medford Library lecture

MEDFORD, Ore. - The Oregon Trail computer game, a staple in American schools since the 1980s, will be the focus of an upcoming lecture at the Medford Library. Attendees can learn how the game compares to the historical reality of westward migration. Charlie Zimmermann, a passionate Oregon Trail enthusiast, will...

Dave’s Hot Chicken opens first Southern Oregon location in Medford

MEDFORD, Ore. — Southern Oregon residents now have a new place to grab some heat. Dave’s Hot Chicken officially opened its doors Thursday in South Medford, marking the national chain’s first Oregon location south of Eugene. The restaurant is located across Center Drive from the South Medford...

Annual kite festival expected Feb. 14-15

A Spicy New Arrival Brings Big-City Flavor to Southern Oregon

Southern Oregon’s dining landscape gained a bold new addition this week with the opening of Dave’s Hot Chicken in Medford, marking the first location of the fast-growing brand in the region. Situated in Medford, just a short drive from Grants Pass, the new restaurant reflects both the area’s continued commercial growth and the increasing demand for diverse, modern dining options across the Rogue Valley.

Britt Festival announces first round of 2026 artists

JACKSONVILLE, Ore. – Looking ahead to this summer, the Britt Music & Arts Festival has announced its first round of performers. The Britt Stage will welcome Icelandic rock powerhouse KALEO, longtime fan favorite Pink Martini, and an evening of comedy with Jim Gaffigan. Country music legends Bonnie Raitt and...

Dave’s Hot Chicken to open first Southern Oregon location this week

MEDFORD, Ore -- Southern Oregon is spicing things up as Dave’s Hot Chicken prepares to open its first Medford location this week. The popular hot chicken franchise will hold a soft opening Thursday, followed by a grand opening Friday at its new location at 1363 Center Dr. NewsWatch 12 got a preview Monday as managers and employees trained ahead of the opening. Company officials say they’re excited to join the Medford community and introduce locals to their menu.