An Oregon Shakespeare Festival Lover's Guide to Exploring Southern Oregon and Northern California


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From Crater Lake to Mt. Shasta and from Roseburg to Crescent City -- experience all the scenic joys of Southern Oregon and Northern California! Journey along with author Louise Hays Doolittle as she takes you through a fascinating and in-depth exploration of what there is to visit, see, and enjoy in Southern Oregon and Northern California. Since the early 1980's, when Louise and her family began annually attending the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Louise has spent nearly 30 years researching, traveling, interviewing, and writing. The result is this thorough, wellresearched, Oregon Shakespeare Festival Lover's Guide to Southern Oregon and Northern California, illustrated with beautiful photos by Louise and her daughter Patty Doolittle. As you use this book as your guide in your own explorations, you'll experience first-hand the region's wonderful: * Small towns and museums * Beautiful gardens and forests * Mountains and hiking trails * Lakes, rivers, and ocean beaches * Caves and wildlife Along the way, hopefully, you'll find your own favorite places to visit again and again. Using this book as your guide, you won't miss a thing that makes up this incredibly diverse, scenic, and beautiful region of the United States.







Stagecraft and Serendipity


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Stagecraft and Serendipity: Exploring the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland In the heart of Southern Oregon lies a hidden gem for theater enthusiasts and lovers of the arts: the Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in the charming town of Ashland. Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Rogue Valley, this renowned theater festival has captivated audiences for over eight decades with its unrivaled performances, artistic excellence, and vibrant cultural experiences. Table of Contents: Chapter 1: A Prelude to Ashland: Introducing the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Chapter 2: Ashland's Rich Tapestry: A Historical Perspective Chapter 3: The Jewel of Lithia Park: Discovering the Elizabethan Theatre Chapter 4: The Bard's Masterpieces: Exploring Shakespeare's Works Chapter 5: Beyond the Bard: Exploring Diverse Plays and Productions Chapter 6: Behind the Curtains: Unveiling the Art of Theatre Production Chapter 7: The Creative Forces: Meeting the Artists and Directors Chapter 8: Playful Playhouses: Exploring the Festival's Venues Chapter 9: A Season of Wonder: Embracing the Annual Repertory Chapter 10: Fanning the Flames of Passion: Exploring the Ashland Community Chapter 11: Sojourn in the Seasons: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival Year-Round Chapter 12: Festival of the Senses: Indulging in Culinary Delights Chapter 13: An Ashland Odyssey: Discovering the Surrounding Beauty Chapter 14: The Artistic Trail: Immersing Yourself in Ashland's Culture Chapter 15: Festive Ashland: Celebrating the City's Vibrant Events Chapter 16: Beyond the Stage: Engaging in Festival Outreach Chapter 17: Crafting Memories: Collecting Ashland's Unique Souvenirs Chapter 18: Theater and Beyond: Exploring Ashland's Cultural Offerings Chapter 19: A Lifetime of Stories: The Festival's Impact on Patrons Chapter 20: Final Act, New Beginnings: Reflections and Farewell to Ashland




All about Ashland


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Oregon Shakespeare Festival


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In 1935, Angus Bowmer, an instructor at Southern Oregon Normal School in Ashland, began with a dream and a small coterie of devoted friends who believed, as he did, in the value of Shakespeare performed on an Elizabethan stage. Though the Oregon Shakespeare Festivals early platforms were rudimentary and the backstage areas primitive, the art drew enthusiastic audiences. The urgency of World War II closed the festivals doors, but in 1947 it reopened with larger theater facilities and an expanded repertory, winning the support and respect of state, regional, and national artists and dignitaries. In a setting of extraordinary beauty and a community dedicated to culture and the arts, the 75-year-old Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is among the largest and most influential professional regional theaters in North America.










Hiking Southern Oregon


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With over 90 hikes in the Southern Cascades and Siskiyou Mountain Range, this book is easily the most comprehensive guide available for Southern Oregon's diverse hiking opportunities. Explore the Mount Thielsen, Sky Lakes, Mountain Lakes, Red Buttes, and Wild Rogue Wilderness Areas, and much more. This guide also covers all trails in Crater Lake National Park. Complete with maps, elevation profiles, and clear, informative hike narratives, this book is bound to be the standard against which all other guides for the area are judged.




Moon Coastal Oregon


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Make Your Escape with Moon Travel Guides! Discover incredible hiking, camping, seafood, and wildlife along this picturesque coastline with Moon Coastal Oregon. Inside you'll find: Flexible, strategic itineraries that can be adapted for your schedule, including: "Coastal Road Trip," "Coastal Camping," "Trails and Tidepools," "Save It for a Rainy Day," "Cozy Seaside Inns," "Foraging the Coast," "Surf Oregon," "Top 10 Photo Ops," and "Undiscovered Beaches" Honest advice on when to go, how to get around, and where to stay, from quaint coastal B&Bs to camping in the redwoods Full color photos and detailed maps throughout Expert insight from Oregon locals Judy Jewell and Bill McRae The best spots for outdoor adventure: surfing, fishing, hiking, biking, whale-watching, and more Activities and ideas for every traveler, season, and budget: Hop in the car and take the 101 for a stunning coastal road trip, stopping along the way to explore charming harbor towns. Camp among sand dunes and shipwrecks, gaze at free-swimming sharks at the Oregon Coast Aquarium, or visit one of Lewis and Clark's expedition landmarks. Hike through any of the 80 state parks along the coast, forage for your own dinner of fish, crabs, clams, and mussels, and discover the best spots to catch that perfect Pacific sunset Detailed coverage of small towns along the coast, as well as the larger hubs including Astoria, Newport, and Lincoln City Thorough information, including background on the landscape, plants and animals, climate, and local culture With Moon Coastal Oregon's expert tips, myriad activities, and local insight, you can plan your trip your way. Hitting the road? Try Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip. Exploring more of the Beaver State? Try Moon Oregon.




Rogue Valley Wine


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Winemaking in Oregon began more than 150 years ago when Peter Britt of Jacksonville brought grapevine cuttings from California to create his Valley View Vineyard. By 1890, the Southern Oregon State Board of Agriculture forecast a vineyard-dotted Rogue Valley to rival "the castled Rhine, the classical vales of Italy and the sunny slopes of France." But Prohibition, which became law in Oregon four years before the rest of the country, killed the nascent industry. Not until the 1970s, when Americans discovered a passion for wine, was winegrowing and winemaking in Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley reestablished. Pear orchards were converted to vineyards, and winemaking--not on a California scale, but rather in boutique wineries tucked away along scenic country roads--began anew and thrived.