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When she arrives, having undergone a profound change, friends and family all have to adjust as Duke adjusts to her new life. The play shows at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through June 17, at Ashland Middle School Commons, Walker Avenue, Ashland. This play contains situations that may not be suitable for children. Tickets cost $15 general admission and $12 for seniors and students. BARNSTORMERS THEATRE: 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass. Call 479-3557. a bad year for tomatoes: John Patrick's comedy finds Myra Marlowe trying to get some privacy so she can write her memoirs. To scare the nosey neighbors away, she invents a mad, homicidal sister, but that only makes things worse. The play shows at 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday through June 25. Tickets cost $15 general admission and $12 for seniors and students. Advertisement OREGON CABARET THEATRE: First Street and Hargadine, Ashland. Tickets are available at the box office. Call 488-2902 after 11 a.m. Closed Tuesdays. five guys named moe: For its 20th anniversary, OCT presents its 100th play, the musical review by Clarke Peters which features the "jump style" music of Louis Jordan which was popular in the 1940s and 1950s. The show runs at 8 p.m. Wednesday-Monday, with brunch matinees at 1 p.m. Sunday through September 3. Gourmet dinners and desserts are available by reservation. Tickets cost $17-$28. OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: Pioneer Street, Ashland. See osfashland.org on the Web. Call 482-4331. BUS STOP: William Inge's down-home drama plays in the New Theatre, directed by Libby Appel. When a group of passengers on the midnight bus to Topeka take refuge from a snowstorm at Grace's Diner, the locals and their guests get to know each other and themselves a little better. The play runs through Oct. 29. CYrano de Bergerac: Edmond Rostand's romantic drama translated by Anthony Burgess plays on the Elizabethan Stage, directed by Laird Williamson. The flamboyant poet, swordsman and wit Cyrano, convinced he is unworthy of being loved by the beautiful Roxane, pens love poems to her as if they came from the young suitor, Christian. THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK: OSF Associate Artist James Edmondson directs Wendy Kesselman's unflinching adaptation of the Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich classic. The drama sheds new light on Anne and her fellow refugees, revealing them in all their humanity as they hide from the Nazis. The show runs through July 9 in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST: Directed by Peter Amster, Oscar Wilde's drawing-room play in which John Worthing and his friend Algernon Moncrieff fall in love with two young ladies who have their hearts set on marrying men named Ernest. In response, the two men engage in an elaborate deception featuring a fictional wayward brother and an imaginary invalid. The show runs through Oct. 28 in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. INTIMATE APPAREL: Directed by Timothy Bond, Lynn Nottage's play visits the world of Esther Mills, a hard-working, independent black seamstress in 1905 Manhattan, who crafts exquisite undergarments for ladies. The play won five major awards, including the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award for the Best Play of the 2003-04 Season. The show runs through Oct. 18, at the Angus Bowmer Theatre. The Merry Wives of Windsor: William Shakesperare's comic romp directed by Andrew Tsao plays on the Elizabethan Stage. Falstaff is looking for love and money and tries to con two married ladies, Mistresses Ford and Quickly, out of both. But Falstaff is outwitted and taught a few lessons. The Two Gentlemen of Verona: William Shakespeare's comedy directed by Bill Rauch plays on the Elizabethan Stage. Two young men, Proteus and and Valentine, learn the pitfalls of thoughtless young love from a variety of sources — including a dog. UP: Michael Barakiva directs Bridget Carpenter's bittersweet family portrait of love, longing and dreams unfulfilled. Walter Griffin once managed to float above the earth in a lawn chair suspended from weather balloons. Sixteen years later, Walter is still tinkering with ideas for inventions, while his 16-year-old son languishes, and his wife dutifully supports the family. The show runs through June 23 in the New Theatre. THE WINTER'S TALE: Directed by OSF Artistic Director Libby Appel, Shakespeare's play explores the consequences of the poisonous jealousy of King Leontes. Only the passage of time and the loss of some of his dearest loves can bring forgiveness and reunion. The show runs through Oct. 29 in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. OREGON stage works: 191 A Street, Ashland. 482-2334 THE MEMORY OF WATER: Shelagh Stephenson's play, named "Best British Comedy" in 2000, tells of three sisters who reunite for their mother's funeral, bringing long-held recollections, yearnings and resentments with them. The show runs at 8 p.m. Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays through July 3. Tickets cost $17, general and $10 for students at Grocery Outlet, Medford and the Music Coop, Ashland. STARDUST THEATRE: 424 S.W. Sixth St. Grants Pass, between I and J. Reservations are recommended. 472-9614. saving grace: Robert Watt directs Jack Sharkey's comedy about a warmhearted young woman who mistakes a telephone repairman for a burglar and tries to convert him from his life of crime. She ends up having to pretend he's her husband, dismaying her strait laced sister's evangelist fiance. The show plays at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday, through June 17. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and children 12 and under. spiro gyra: Rock musicians Spiro Gyra will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the Britt Festivals, Jacksonville. Hiromi opens. Tickets cost $39, $36 reserved; $24 lawn and $16 for children 0-12. Call 773-6077 or see brittfest.org on the Web rcc talent show: The Associated Students of Rogue Community College are presenting the first annual Star of Stars Talent Showcase to benefit La Clinica Del Valle's mental health programs. During the past three months, contestants from all over the valley have entered. On display will be a variety of performers with talents ranging from traditional vocals to belly-dancing. The event will be held Friday night June 16th at 7 PM the Craterian Theatre. Tickets are now on sale from $5-$15. To order tickets from the Box Office, call 541.779.3000 or visit 23 S. Central Avenue, Medford. Saturday, June 17 all that jazz: All That Jazz Advanced Company will present an evening of hip hop, jazz, dance comedy, ballet, tap, lyrical, character featuring Portland-based hip hop/jazz ensemble Empyrian Movement at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, 830 N. E. Ninth St., Grants Pass. Tickets cost $12 general admission and $8 for seniors, students and children. Tickets are available at All That Jazz Dance Studio or at the door. Call 441-0378 or see jazzdancing.com on the Web. larry carlton: The Larry Carlton Blues Project featuring Robin Ford will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Britt Festivals, Jacksonville. Tickets cost $39, $36 reserved; $24 lawn and $16 for children 0-12. Call 773-6077 or see brittfest.org on the Web medford dance: Medford Civic Ballet, selected students of the Dance Arts Academy, and guest artists will present their annual gala dance performance at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at North Medford High School Auditorium. The performance is a scholarship fundraiser. The program will feature the "Ballet of Dreams," dedicated to the legacy of George Balanchine, as well as Best of Broadway, rock, jazz, tap and lyric dance. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $5 for children 0-12 and are available at the Dance Arts Center and at the door. Call 772-1362. Sunday, June 18 linda ronstadt: Singer Linda Ronstadt will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at the Britt Festivals, Jacksonville. Special guest TBA. Tickets cost $87, $84 reserved; $46 lawn and $36 for children 0-12. Call 773-6077 or see brittfest.org on the Web paul mccartney's birthday: Beatles band The Nowhere Men will present a Paul McCartney "When I'm 64" birthday concert at 7 p.m. in Wesley Hall at the First Methodist Church, Laurel and North Main Streets, Ashland. The program will featureover 25 McCartney songs. The Nowhere Men is comprised of Dave Marston guitar, keyboard, vocals, David Gabriel lead vocals and drums, Joe Cohoon bass and Dave Young lead guitar and backing vocals. Opening the program will be the Marston Family Singers, Dave, Tami, Rose and Sarah Marston, and Wild Honey Pie, Sarah and Rose Marston, ages 14 and 12, and Vieve and Emma Harding, ages 15 and 13. Cost is $15 general, $ 5 students. Call 482-1905. father's day blues and microbrews: Wolf Creek's sixth annual Father's Day celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to dusk, Sunday, June 18, at Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek. The event will feature four bands, 11 microbreweries, a barbecue buffet and snack bar. Cost for the buffet is $15.95 and $12.95 for non-meat eaters and children under 12. Call 866-2474. Monday, June 19 The Phoenix Boys Choir: Craterian Performances will present a free concert by the touring group of the Arizona-based Phoenix Boys Choir from Arizona at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 19, at the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater, 23 S. Central, Medford. Since 1948 the Phoenix Boys Choir has provided a music education program for boys ages 7-14 and entertainment for audiences around the world. In 2000, the choir won a Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance for its recording of Penderecki's "Credo" with the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra and Chorus, conducted by Helmuth Rilling. For more information about the choir see boyschoir.org on the Web. Call 779-3000. Tuesday, June 20 Jamie Cullum: British singer/songwriter Jamie Cullum will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at the Britt Festivals, Jacksonville. Special guest TBA. Cullum's music stretches the boundaries between jazz and pop. Tickets cost $42, $39 reserved; $25 lawn and $17 for children 0-12. Call 773-6077 or see brittfest.org on the Web Thursday, June 22 Elvis Costello: Rock 'n' Hall of Fame recording artist Elvis Costello will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22, at the Britt Festivals, Jacksonville. Costello and the Imposters will feature the piano and songs of Allen Toussaint with his New Orleans horn section, "The River in Reverse Tour 2006." Tickets cost $85, $82 reserved; $45 lawn and $35 for children 0-12. Call 773-6077 or see brittfest.org on the Web Friday, June 23 Bruce Cockburn: Canadian singer/songwriter and respected music activist Bruce Cockburn will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 23, at the Britt Festivals, Jacksonville. Grammy-nominated folk artist Greg Brown will open. Tickets cost $39, $36 reserved; $25 lawn and $17 for children 0-12. Call 773-6077 or see brittfest.org on the Web Sunday, June 25 Arlo Guthrie: Arlo Guthrie, with his children and grandchildren, will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 25, at the Britt Festivals, Jacksonville. The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour will celebrate four generations of music from Woody Guthrie to the present. Tickets cost $37, $34 reserved; $23 lawn and $15 for children 0-12. Call 773-6077 or see brittfest.org on the Web. Mail Tribune Home | Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life | Opinion AP News | Archives | Site Map | Community | Classified Copyright © 1997-2006 Mail Tribune, Inc. All rights reserved. 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