March 14th, 2013 by Julie
This thoroughly modern version of Shakespeare’s comedy “ The Taming of the Shrew ” is a sheer delight. I loved every minute of it, with it’s contemporary references and Rockabilly band.
It’s a fresh, fun romp full of slap stick humor and foot tapping music.
Run, don’t walk to the box office to get your ticket’s you won’t be disappointed.
October 18th, 2012 by Julie
The annual Halloween Costume Parade this year in Ashland will be much more Kid Friendly. In the last few years some of the costumes were a little scary for young children, so this years theme will be ” For the Children”.
Ashlands Halloween Parade is the largest and most well attended in the Rouge Valley. The Parade will begin at 3.30pm at the Public Library and goes to the Plaza.
From 3.45pm until 4.30pm there will be trick or treating and Face Painting in downtown on Main Street.
Entertainment provided by the Ashland Middle School Jazz Band and the High School Band, the bands will be performing at various locations from Gresham Street to the Plaza.
Come on down, take part in the Parade, enjoy treats from the merchants downtown, listen to the musical groups and have lots of fun.
September 27th, 2012 by Julie
Apple tree bounty
Our apple tree has produced some delicious apples this year, we have picked quite a few ourselves, also guests and neighbors and the occasional deer have been enjoying them too.
August 1st, 2012 by Julie
Oregon Cabaret Theatre
Oregon Cabaret Theatre in Ashland is celebrating 27th. season. Denny and the Dreamers will be rockin’ it out until August 26th. with ” Life Could Be a Dream” this is a delightful and energetic musical. A reasonably priced dinner is served before the show, or you can just see the show, either way it’s a classy professional show, that will keep you smiling all the way back to the Blue Moon.
July 6th, 2012 by Julie
Alison Carey, unleashes a shamelessly witty twist on Shakespeare’s original play. Think of Shakespeare meets “Beach Blanket Babylon” this production is a classic farce, the Oregon Shakespeare company is doing something totally and absolutely silly and amazing—– it actually works. Falstaff is failed presidential candidate Sen. John Falstaff, having lost the Iowa caucuses, he is hopelessly in dept. He tries to seduce two wealthy wives of the town, both married, one to a man, one to a woman, hoping to dip into their purses, but the ladies set out to teach him a lesson. His misbehavior is about to receive it’s final comeuppance. I really enjoyed this play; with an outrageous plot and comical characters, Shakespeare’s words and todays language, it is hilariously funny and kept me awake and laughing, even though I went into the theatre feeling a little tired after a long day.
June 12th, 2012 by Trina Packard
Blue Moon Bed and Breakfast is close to The Arts of Ashland, OR. Visit the Angus Bowmer Theatre to indulge in pure entertainment. Enjoy a play involving a jealous wife, murder mystery, love, magic and the interweaving of several stories. Please see dates and times below.
Adapted by Bill Rauch and Tracy Young
From the plays by Euripides, Shakespeare,
and Rodgers & Hammerstein
Medea/Macbeth/Cinderella
April 18 — November 3 | Angus Bowmer Theatre
Directed by Bill Rauch and Tracy Young
June 12th, 2012 by Trina Packard
I have developed a wonderful relationship with local artist, Michael Gibson, who has used the inn as a gallery for a small part of his collection. Jokingly, we refer to Blue Moon as “The Gibson Gallery” since the introduction of his works to the inn. Each piece was chosen to complement the room in which it is displayed. They exhibit the range of techniques and styles Michael has developed over the 40+ years of his career.
All of the art is available for purchase, and a full catalogue is in development for this page. Check back as the art page grows…
From the Artist
“I have always had a keen interest in drawing and art, and more importantly, the ‘state of being’ that focused observations bring about.” I’ve spent most of my studies with works of the past, and as an artist I can help bridge past to present”
Artist Bio:
Raised in Texas, Michael studied at the Museum of Fine Arts in Houston and majored in art with a minor in psychology at the University of Houston. He worked as a graphic designer for Faroy Inc. in Houston for many years but left the corporate side of art behind when he moved to Bainbridge Island. He taught art history, illustration and photography at Seattle Art Institute for 16 years before retiring to Ashland. Michael now lives in Ashland Oregon where he is an active Artist.
Gibson works in all mediums of art including sculpture, drawing, oil painting, collage and photography. Intrigued by the techniques of the old masters, he has been painting in oils on a gesso base and concentrating on portraiture and tromp-l’oiel. On a lighter side, Michael’s cartoon figures of French Roast coffee beans dancing the can-can decorate the Bainbridge Bakery. In addition to Blue Moon Bed and Breakfast, Michael’s work is currently at the Howard Hanson Gallery and The Rogue Gallery and Art Center.
