Vanessa Finney

The Creative Way

Arts EN ↓ 57 episodes

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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Author

Vanessa Finney

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.ijpr.org

Latest episode

Oct 23, 2026

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Episodes

An Oregon literary magazine finds new life in the digital age 23.10.2026

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.

Medford’s Womankind exhibit pairs art with giving 28.09.2026

Curator Beca Blake and artist Abby Lazerow discuss the work in Womankind, the challenges local artists face and the exhibit’s hygiene product collection.

How a Montague art gallery is broadening the stories it tells 11.09.2026

Open Sky Gallery began by showcasing work connected to incarceration. Director Snow Thorner explains why the Montague gallery is expanding its focus.

Oregon musicians say isolation is holding them back 28.08.2026

Musicians told MusicOregon they need stronger regional connections, a statewide directory and more training in marketing, accounting and management.

An Oregon literary magazine finds new life in the digital age 14.08.2026

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 festival traces the musical currents connecting Brazil and the U.S. 11.08.2026

Eugene's Oregon Festival of American Music explores the connections between Brazilian and American music during its 35th annual festival.

Flynn Creek Circus brings storytelling and acrobatics to Ashland 31.07.2026

Flynn Creek Circus returns to Ashland with performances, family matinees and circus workshops at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in August.

After years on Broadway, Steffanie Leigh comes home to Ashland 05.06.2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New BASE series highlights Black cultural legacy in Southern Oregon 09.01.2026

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

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

Vanessa Finney, talks with cellist Camden Shaw.

The Creative Way: Ashland New Plays Festival 03.10.2025

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

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

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

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

Phoenix to host inaugural Comic Expo Aug 9 08.08.2025

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

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