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WHO’S WHO by Lynn Leissler

WHAT’S WHAT

NEWS | EVENTS | AWARDS | SPOTLIGHTS

RECAP

2018 BRITT ENDS SEASON

ON A HIGH NOTE

he Britt Music & Arts Festival thanks patrons, members, business partners,
Tmedia partners, artists and fans for an outstanding 2018 season, according to
Britt President & CEO Donna Briggs. Despite another smoky wildfire season, the
season was very popular, demonstrated by steady ticket sales and abundant commu-
nity support. The last two weeks included Jason Mraz, Boy George and Jake Owen,
making it one of the best finales in Britt history.

Patrons enjoyed new and expanded reserved seating, allowing more comfort and
increased ticket opportunity. Improved lighting meant a better and safer patron,
volunteer, and staff experience. With 29 concerts performed on Britt’s main stage and five Britt Orchestra performances at North Medford High
School’s auditorium, overall attendance topped 52,000. Four concerts sold out, and four others came close.
www.brittfest.org

2018 OREGON WINE EXPERIENCE
®

BREAKS RECORDS AND ANNOUNCES BEST OF SHOW WINNERS

he 2018 Oregon Wine Experience® (August 20-26 at Bigham Knoll in Jacksonville) is offi-
Tcially in the books, with a record number of attendees and volunteers helping raise more
than $1,275,000 for Asante’s Children’s Miracle Network and other healthcare programs. This
is the second consecutive year that Oregon Wine Experience® surpassed the million-dollar
mark in fundraising, a 25-percent increase from 2017. As one of the top regional wine and
culinary destination events in the country, the event saw guests from multiple states and
countries as far as New Zealand.

Silver, Gold and Double Gold Medals were awarded, including Best of Show winners.
Quady North took top honors in the Specialty Category with their 2017 GSM Rosé. Awen
Winecraft was awarded first place for the White Category with their 2017 Viognier. Old
Ninety Nine Cellars grabbed the top spot in the Red Category with their 2014 Tempranillo.
The Oregon Wine Experience® encompasses the full breadth and depth of Oregon wines.
More than 100 wineries participated, from all corners of Oregon. The event is a unique taste
of the best of Oregon.
www.theoregonwineexperience.com

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