The Creative Way explores the literary, visual, and performing artists and producers who contribute to making Southern Oregon and Northern California a vibrant and dynamic place for the arts. The series introduces us to artists who call our region home as well as visiting creative professionals presenting their work in our region.
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Musicians told MusicOregon they need stronger regional connections, a statewide directory and more training in marketing, accounting and management.
The literary magazine that published early work by Ken Kesey and George Saunders is back, with students helping find and publish a new generation of writers.
Eugene's Oregon Festival of American Music explores the connections between Brazilian and American music during its 35th annual festival.
Flynn Creek Circus returns to Ashland with performances, family matinees and circus workshops at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in August.
Ashland native and Broadway performer Steffanie Leigh returns home to debut her one-woman cabaret, "My Little Voice," and reflect on the community that launched her career.
Southern Oregon’s Polish festival returns with expanded capacity, traditional food and live music celebrating culture and community.
The Ashland Fringe Festival returns May 15-17 with 55 live events, visual art installations and free performances featuring mostly local artists.
The Ashland Independent Film Festival marks 25 years with films, panels and events across four venues in the Rogue Valley.
Ashland honors Lorraine Hansberry with an OSF revival of A Raisin in the Sun and a new plaque recognizing her legacy as a playwright and activist.
Grammy-winning singer Cecilia Duarte will perform “For Love of Nature” in Ashland, featuring global works inspired by nature at SOU’s Music Recital Hall.
Vanessa Finney visits with the Sundial Film Festival director Tyler Faires and film director, Autie Carlisle.
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival opens “Come From Away,” the true story of a town that welcomed thousands of stranded travelers after the Sept. 11 attacks.
Southern Oregon Repertory Singers Music Director Paul French and Geoffrey Riley (retired host of the Jefferson Exchange) describe the upcoming performance at SOU.
Vanessa Finney discusses the Art Authority Museum with founder Alan Oppenheimer.
Vanessa Finney talks with Vance Beach of BASE and artist Crystal Profitt about a new project exploring Black history, identity and creative expression in Southern Oregon.
Norman Huynh, the new Music Director at the Britt Festival, talks with Vanessa Finney.
Vanessa Finney, talks with cellist Camden Shaw.
Vanessa Finney visits with Jackie Apodaca, Artistic Director with the Ashland New Plays Festival, and Victor Lesniewski, ANPF co-host.
Dalia Ashurina and Sami Horneff join host Vanessa Finney on The Creative Way.
Kate Flannery and Jane Lynch are on tour together with a new show called "The Trouble With Angels." They join host Vanessa Finney on The Creative Way.
Vanessa Finney interviews the band's manager, Steven Machat.
Mark Melton and Matt Case of On the Fly Comics join Vanessa Finney on The Creative Way to discuss the Comic Expo.
Vanessa Finney visits with organizers who are bringing new music to the Britt Festival
Emily Hartlerode, Director of the Oregon Folklife Network, joins The Creative Way host, Vanessa Finney.
Director Blake Robison and playwright Karen Zacarías join to discuss OSF's upcoming production of "Shane".
