The Creative Way

After years on Broadway, Steffanie Leigh comes home to Ashland 05.06.2026 15:02 ↓

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.

Music and pierogi: Polish festival returns to Southern Oregon 18.05.2026 14:02 ↓

Southern Oregon’s Polish festival returns with expanded capacity, traditional food and live music celebrating culture and community.

Ashland Fringe Festival returns with eclectic art and local performers 08.05.2026 15:06 ↓

The Ashland Fringe Festival returns May 15-17 with 55 live events, visual art installations and free performances featuring mostly local artists.

From local stories to Western epics, AIFF returns to Ashland 17.04.2026 15:35 ↓

The Ashland Independent Film Festival marks 25 years with films, panels and events across four venues in the Rogue Valley.

Lorraine Hansberry’s legacy gets new spotlight in Ashland 10.04.2026 14:59 ↓

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 brings global nature-themed program to Ashland 20.03.2026 15:08 ↓

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.

Sundial Film Festival returns to Redding with record submissions 16.03.2026 14:51 ↓

Vanessa Finney visits with the Sundial Film Festival director Tyler Faires and film director, Autie Carlisle.

At the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 'Come From Away' finds humanity after tragedy 06.03.2026 15:07 ↓

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 highlight Britten and Mozart in concert 23.02.2026 15:04 ↓

Southern Oregon Repertory Singers Music Director Paul French and Geoffrey Riley (retired host of the Jefferson Exchange) describe the upcoming performance at SOU.

Ashland tech veteran builds art museum for the digital age 24.01.2026 15:00 ↓

Vanessa Finney discusses the Art Authority Museum with founder Alan Oppenheimer.

New BASE series highlights Black cultural legacy in Southern Oregon 09.01.2026 15:23 ↓

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.

Britt Festival Orchestra names new music director 21.11.2025 14:57 ↓

Norman Huynh, the new Music Director at the Britt Festival, talks with Vanessa Finney.

Local Dover Quartet cellist joins The Creative Way 10.10.2025 14:59 ↓

Vanessa Finney, talks with cellist Camden Shaw.

The Creative Way: Ashland New Plays Festival 03.10.2025 15:26 ↓

Vanessa Finney visits with Jackie Apodaca, Artistic Director with the Ashland New Plays Festival, and Victor Lesniewski, ANPF co-host.

'Letters From Almeda' feature oral histories from Almeda fire survivors in song 12.09.2025 14:00 ↓

Dalia Ashurina and Sami Horneff join host Vanessa Finney on The Creative Way.

Comedic stars Kate Flannery and Jane Lynch hit Medford and Redding 29.08.2025 14:30 ↓

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.

Buena Vista Orchestra at the Britt 11.08.2025 13:41 ↓

Vanessa Finney interviews the band's manager, Steven Machat.

Phoenix to host inaugural Comic Expo Aug 9 08.08.2025 14:08 ↓

Mark Melton and Matt Case of On the Fly Comics join Vanessa Finney on The Creative Way to discuss the Comic Expo.

Mariachi comes to the Britt Festival 01.08.2025 14:53 ↓

Vanessa Finney visits with organizers who are bringing new music to the Britt Festival

'Oregon Culture Nights' demonstrates the value of traditional arts 25.07.2025 14:46 ↓

Emily Hartlerode, Director of the Oregon Folklife Network, joins The Creative Way host, Vanessa Finney.

OSF's Shane reinterprets the traditional "Western" 11.07.2025 14:33 ↓

Director Blake Robison and playwright Karen Zacarías join to discuss OSF's upcoming production of "Shane".

Rogue Valley Symphony Director leads 'Tanglewood of the West Coast' 27.06.2025 14:33 ↓

Vanessa Finney visits with Martin Majkut, Director of the Rogue Valley Symphony, in the JPR studio.

'IN A LANDSCAPE' is a traveling classical concert performed in outdoor natural spaces 30.05.2025 14:28 ↓

Vanessa Finney talks with Hunter Noack about his current tour across Oregon and California.

Documentary tells story of young artists breaking barriers 09.05.2025 14:29 ↓

Vanessa Finney speaks with the film's producer, Jack Lucido.

Ashland Independent Film Festival features 'I Know Catherine, The Log Lady' 11.04.2025 28:53 ↓

Vanessa Finney visits with the organizers of AIFF and a filmmaker.