Tag: Ashland Oregon
A Festival of Chocolate
Every March here in Southern Oregon, just when the residents are growing truly weary of the cold, wet days of winter, along comes an event that brings a smile to everyone . . . or, at least, to everyone who loves all things chocolate. Last weekend, being lovers of chocolate, my husband and I visited the 21st edition of the Oregon Chocolate Festival in nearby Ashland, Oregon. We've attended several times over the 15 years we've lived in the area, and it's been interesting to observe how it has grown and changed over that time.
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Dinner and Theater at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Last month we welcomed my brother and sister-in-law for a visit, taking in three plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in three days and squeezing in a few dinners as well. As it turned out, we saw one play in each of the festival's three theaters, beginning with a performance of Macbeth in the indoor Angus Bowmer Theatre at a weekday matinee. The theater, opened in 1970, seats 600, but the auditorium was far from full for our performance. I have seen several professional stagings of the Scottish Play, and this was definitely in my top three. All of the main roles were well-acted by the actors, but what really made it stand out was the way the three witches were depicted and their scenes staged. All of their lines were sung, rather than spoken, in an eerie, somewhat atonal way. It really helped to lend a powerfully doomed atmosphere to the play.
Cock-a-Doodle-Doo!
My husband and I have had a busy spring, but earlier this week we realized it had been quite a while since we'd treated ourselves to a nice dinner out. I recalled a restaurant review I'd read in our local paper about a month ago for a small French restaurant in nearby Ashland, and we agreed to give it a try. Husband-and-wife team Nat and Grace Borsi (he's the chef, and she runs the front of the house) opened it almost two years ago, wanting to create a friendly, casual place with a neighborhood bistro vibe. They wanted the name to be a little French but not too fancy or high-end sounding. They hit upon Cocorico, the French "cock-a-doodle-doo," and I can assure you, everything about this place gave me something to crow about!
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Chocolate Indulgence
I look forward to attending the Oregon Chocolate Festival, held in nearby Ashland, Oregon, every year . . . for the most obvious reason: chocolate! The organizers of this event wisely schedule it for early March, after St. Valentine's Day when the weather is usually gloomy and there isn't much happening. They make a whole weekend of it, with a chocolate makers' wine dinner and silent auction on Friday evening, a chocolate brunch offered on Saturday and Sunday mornings, family fun runs on Sunday, a Wonka chocolate costume contest and family activities (kids 8 and under enjoy free admission). For those looking for more indulgence, a local spa features some special chocolate massage and facial experiences.