NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

ART'S RED GARTER, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-4222.

March 2-3, DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. March 2, David Modica, acoustic guitar, and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; March 4, Nick from Nowhere, piano bar music, 11 a.m.; March 6, Fondue and Brew with Jesse Kennemer, instrumental guitar, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CASA AMIGA, 200 McDonald Lane, Grants Pass, 541-956-8602. March 10, Howard Hori, easy listening light rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. March 2-3, Noisy Neighbor, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m. No cover.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-603-0985. March 1, Immortal Spirits Distillery tasting, 5-7 p.m.; March 2, open mic with Luis Perez, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.

THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. March 2-3, live music, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. March 2, Intuitive Compass, Vaudevillian folk, 9 p.m.-midnight; March 3, Ledbetter Band, classic rock, Americana, folk, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HERB'S LA CASITA, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Sights and Sounds DJ, modern dance music, in the Vault, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; daily, karaoke in Shenanigans, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m., no cover.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. March 2-3, live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. March 2, Top Secret, originals and covers, 7-10 p.m.; March 3, Annieville and Halliberton, blues, rock, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. March 2, Willie & The Poor Boys, newgrass, fiddle rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.

MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursdays through Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, folk guitar, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

ROGUE BARBERS, 304 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-1275. March 2, DJ Veach, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

THE SMOKING DUCK, 18252 Redwood Highway, Selma, 541-597-2021. Tuesdays, Tuesday Bluesday, open mic hosted by Dusty Jones, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. March 1, Jesse Meade, singer songwriter, originals and covers, 9-11 p.m.; March 2, The Bouray, funk, soul, rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; March 3, Sublimate Takeover, original electronic music from Portland, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; March 4, Blues Jam, with Dave Vestnys, 4-7 p.m.; March 8, Irie Rockers, reggae, hip hop, rock, 9 p.m.- midnight. No cover.

STITCHES BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961. Nightly, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. March 2, Ur Mom, acoustic, blues, country, soul, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. March 2, Doves, and Vultures, hard rock, with Dos Tacos, subsurfer, alternative, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight,. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. March 3, Guppy, acoustic duo, 6-9 p.m.; Fridays, Jay Barley, acoustic, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. March 15, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. March 1, Yak Attack, electronica power trio from Portland, $15 advance, $20 door; March 6, The Travelin' McCourys, bluegrass, country, with T Sisters opening, $20 advance, $25 door; March 21, The Mother Hips, gritty rock, $20 advanced, $25 door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820.

March 4, Hungover, pop, punk, 7 p.m., cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. March 1-3, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, 8-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; March 8, Gaibe Carroll, R&B, soul, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. March 2, Curtain Climber aerial arts, belly dancers, martial arts, 9-10:30 p.m., $5; March 4, Swift Pony, acoustic folk, Americana, Celtic, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m, no cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252.

March 3, Hog Wild, rock, soul, blues, classic rock, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. March 1, The Deer, indie rock, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, $5 March 2, The Bathtub Gin Serenaders, hot jazz, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $7.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Saturdays through Wednesdays, Ken Hart, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

CATTLEMEN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. March 2, John Dough Boys, folk bluegrass, country, punk, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. March 2-3, Comedy Night with opener Mile Masilotti, and headliner Jeff Capri, 9-10:30 p.m. $10, karaoke after comedy.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10 p.m. No cover.

4 DAUGHTERS IRISH PUB, 126 W. Main St., Medford, 541-779-4455. Saturdays, live Irish music, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

GRANITE TAPHOUSE, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. Sundays, karaoke, 9:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. March 2-3, Blowin' Smoke, modern country, 8 p.m.-midnight; March, 6, TRAPT, acoustic, with Easyfriend, 8 p.m.-midnight, cover.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. March 2-3, Saucy, rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. March 3, Jim Lesher and Western Express, country, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays, open jam with Three Hour Tour, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. March 2, live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; March 3, live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 1980s DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

J'S BISTRO, 258 A St., 3B, Ashland, 541-488-6982. March 2, Phoenix Sigalove, indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m., no cover; March 3, Dave Bernard, James Taylor retrospective, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. show, $30, reservations required; March 9, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic pop blues, 7-9 p.m., no cover; March 16, Joe Cohoon Trio, jazz, 7-9 p.m., no cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. March 2, Ras Cricket and the Cultivators, reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. March 2, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-midnight; March 3, Seth Hansson, acoustic guitar and vocals, 8-10 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. March 2, Something on the Wing, Tough Guy, LFC, The Krylons, Spicy When Naked, punk rock, 7 p.m.-midnight, $3.; March 3, Iconoplasty, BoPL, CDirt, Ruku$, electronic music show, 9-11:30 p.m. $5.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. March 2, Ray and Rainie, jazz, bluegrass, country, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; March 3, More Guitars on Parade, Ed Dunsavage and others play jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; March 7, Bread & Jam, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; March 8, Paper Wings, traditional music on banjo, guitar and fiddle, 7-9 p.m., cover.

LIQUID ASSETS, 96 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9463. March 19, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

LOFT BRASSERIE, 18 Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, 541-482-1116. March 15 Flat 5 Flim Flam, five-piece modern acoustic swing, 5:30-9 p.m. No cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. March 2, Steve Keim, acoustic, classic rock, pop, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. March 3, Tommy Alexander, Joshua Thomas and Long Gone John, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Joshua Thomas, 7 p.m.; March 7, D Campbell, singer songwriter, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sundays, Corner Boys, Irish, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. March 2-3 ,Gypsy Gillis, rock, pop, blues, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, open jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. March 2-3, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; April 6, Moonshine Bandits, country soul, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. March 3, Derek Deon and The Vaughns, originals and covers, 9-11 p.m.; Mondays, Robbie DaCosta and Friends, rockabilly, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, Trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

STANDING STONE BREWING COMPANY, 101 Oak St., Ashland, 541-482-2448. March 1, Brewers Dinner, five-course meal with beers, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $75, advance reservations; March 13, Pints for A Purpose, benefits Planned Parenthood of Southwest Oregon, 5-10 p.m.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. March 2, 100 Watt Mind, rock, with the Sky System, 9 p.m.-midnight; March 3, Lance Canales and The Flood, roots-blues Americana, 9 p.m.-midnight; March 5, Jeff Crosby and the Refugees, Americana, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. March 17, Stoning Giants, alternative rock from Portland, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. March 1, Jimmy Pinwheel Band, 7-10 p.m.; March 2, Dave Scoggin Duo, 6-8 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11 p.m.; March 3, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; March 4, Jim Quinby, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; March 5, Adam Harris Trio, 6-9 p.m., TSA Trio, 8-11 p.m.; March 6, Phoenix Sigalove and Friends, 8-11p.m.; March 7, Gene's Themed Open Mic, 8-11 p.m.; March 8, Craig Martin and Family, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. March 2, Bryan Teal, acoustic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. March 24, Winemaker's Dinner, 6-9 p.m., $95-$120, reservations required.

Jackson County

AGATE RIDGE WINERY, 1098 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point, 541-830-3050. March 9, Tim Mitchell, acoustic classic rock, 5-8 p.m., no cover; March 25, Wine Fun-0-1, wine class, 1 p.m., $25, includes wine tasting; register at 541-956-7303 or roguecc.edu/communityed.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. March 1, Lucas Biespiel, 6-8 p.m.; March 2, Not Too Shabby, pop, blues, contemporary, 6-8 p.m.; March 3, T.J. Elton, acoustic R&B, country, standards, 6-8 p.m.; March 4, Turnipseed Trio, New Orleans jazz, 5-7 p.m.; March 7, Gaibe Carrol, acoustic, 5-7 p.m.; March 8, Michael Whipple, keyboards, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. March 3, reception for artist Judith Getti Ommen, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. March 3, five local musicians play traditional Irish music, 7-9 p.m., $20; March 5, Palzewicz and Tutunov, cello and piano, 7:30 p.m., $25 general, $10 students; March 14, Fragile Thunder with David Gans and Stephen Inglis, Hawaiian-style Deadhead music, 7-9 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door, at the winery, Paddington Station, Houston's Gallery.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. March 9, Jake Akin, rock and grunge hits, 5-7 p.m.; March 10, Sonido Alegre, flamenco, Spanish music, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

LEDGER DAVID CELLARS, 245 N. Front St., Central Point, 541-664-2218. March 17, Not Too Shabby, pop, blues, contemporary, 1-3 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. March 2, Jeff Stanley, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; March 3, Danielle Kelly and Paul Turnipseed, jazz, standards, 1-3 p.m.; March 6, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. March 2, The Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; March 7, Twisted Vines Duo, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. March 3, Bret Levick and Gene Black, $4; March 7, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar, $4. Music is 6-8 p.m.

MUSIC

Josephine County

DAVE RAWLINGS, 8 p.m., March 7, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Singer-songwriter-guitarist is joined by Gillian Welch and others to play folk, bluegrass, old-timey music, for 21 and over only; $35; by phone, online or in Grants Pass at Oregon Outpost, The Music Shop, FireRiver Music.

SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS, 8 p.m., March 9, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Alternative, indie rock, for 21 and over only; $38 general, $48 and $58 reserved; by phone, online or in Grants Pass at Oregon Outpost, The Music Shop, FireRiver Music.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. March 15, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free.

ROCK CONCERT, 6-10 p.m. March 16, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Kevin Schlereth, Qajaq, Jonathan Stockrod and others. All ages, $8, at the door.

BENEFIT CONCERT AND CAKEWALK, 3-5 p.m. March 17, Guild Gallery & Art Center, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5019. The Songbird Trio performs Celtic and Wailin' Jennys music, plus cake auction, to benefit 3 Rivers Chorale's trip to New York. Admission by donation, $5-$15 suggested.

Y&T, 8 p.m., March 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Hard rock, for 21 and over only;, with Cruella opening. $25; by phone, online or in Grants Pass at Oregon Outpost, The Music Shop, FireRiver Music.

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, 8 p.m., March 18, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Progressive bluegrass, for 21 and over only; $25; by phone, online or in Grants Pass at Oregon Outpost, The Music Shop, FireRiver Music.

THE BROTHERS REED, 7:30 p.m. March 23, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Acoustic indie folk pop duo. $15.

ROCK CONCERT, 6-10 p.m. March 29, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Glacier Veins (dream punk from Portland), Bogues (emo from Tennessee), Noise Brigade (pop punk from Portland, Storm Crow (hip hop from Ashland), Kathartica (alt acoustic from Medford). All ages, $6, at the door.

MIKE AND CARLEEN MCCORNACK FOR GROWNUPS, 7 p.m. March 30, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 451-479-3290. Pacific Northwest folk musicians perform for adults, $15.

Jackson County

CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER, 7:30 p.m March 2, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermsicconcerts,org. Violins, cello and piano perform "Vienna to Hollywood" program. $42 and $49, $5 for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. March 3, Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-779-8145. Acoustic music jam; admission by donation.

ALICE DIMICELE & FORCE OF NATURE, 8 p.m. March 3, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, alicecdrelease.bpt.me. Album release concert of organic acoustic groove. $20 advance, sold online and at Music Coop in Ashland; $25 at the door.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. March 3, 3 p.m. March 4, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave.,. Ashland, 541-552-0900, repsingers.org. "First Light" program features new music for choir and orchestra by composers Will Todd, Eriks Esenvalds, Craig Kingsbury and Jodi French. $26 and $32.

PIONEER HISTORY IN STORY AND SONG, 1:30 and 3 p.m. March 4, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, info@historicjacksonville.org. David Gordon performs music of the Gold Rush. $5, reservations required by phone or email.

MICHAEL PALZEWICZ & ALEXANDER TUTUNOV, 7:30 p.m. March 5, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, brownpapertickets.com. Cellist and pianist perform lyrical virtuoso repertoire. $25 general, $10 students.

"IN THE MOOD," 7:30 p.m March 6, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Siskiyou Saxophone Orchestra and Cascade Clarinet Consort perform. $10 general, $5 seniors and Oregon Trail Card holders, free for full-time students.

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, 8 p.m. March 7, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, www.liveatthearmory.com. Modern bluegrass, with The Last Revel opening. $25 advance, $30 door; sold online, at The Music Coop in Ashland, Immortal Spirits in Medford.

PHIL STACEY, 7 p.m. March 8, New Beginnings Christian Center, 270 W. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River, 541-582-0563. Singer-songwriter — and former American Idol contestant — performs Christian music. Free.

ROCKIN' ROAD TO DUBLIN, 7:30 p.m. March 8, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Irish step dancing and rock music. $39, $42, $45 adults, $28, $31, $34 youth 22 and younger.

XUAN HE, 7:30 p.m March 9, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist performs music of Pachelbel, Ravel, Liszt, Mendelssohn and more. $10 general, $5 seniors and Oregon Trail Card holders, free for full-time students.

GIFTS OF THE EMERALD ISLE, 7:30 p.m.March 10, 3 p.m. March 11, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Men of Worth celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Celtic and Irish favorites. $10-$20 general, $5 students.

SOU GUITAR RECITAL, 3 p.m. March 11, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Student guitarists. $10 general, $5 seniors and Oregon Trail Card holders, free for full-time students.

DMITRI MATHENEY GROUP, 7 p.m. March 11, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. West Coast cool jazz, hard bop, jazz classics. $25 general, $20 members, $10 students.

SOU WIND ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m March 15, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. $10 general, $5 seniors and Oregon Trail Card holders, free for full-time students.

JOHN MCEUEN & HIS STRING WIZARDS, 7:30 p.m. March 16, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and three original band members perform on a variety of acoustic string instruments. $32, $35, $38 general, $22, $25, $28 youth 22 and younger.

THE TEN TENORS, 7:30 p.m. March 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Australian ensemble performs repertoire ranging from arias to contemporary classics. $39, $42, $45 general, $29, $32, $35 youth 22 and younger.

LEFTOVER SALMON WITH KELLER WILLIAMS, 9 p.m. March 21, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, www.liveatthearmory.com. Americana music, with solo looping show to open, for 21 and over only. $35 advance, $40 door; tickets at The Music Coop in Ashland, Immortal Spirits in Medford and online.

SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m., March 22, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-324-0404. "Around the World in 80 Minutes" program includes music from the United States, Korea, Italy, Spain, Norway, France, Ireland and Slavic region. Admission $5 suggested.

STEVEN VANHAUWAERT, 3 p.m. March 25, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keeneway Drive, Medford, 541-734-4116, jcconcerts.org. Classical pianist plays Schumann, Schubert, Liszt, Chopin, Debussy. $25.

SINNE EEG & LARRY KOONSE 7 p.m. March 31, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Danish vocalist and guitarist perform intimate duets. $25 general, $20 members, $10 students.

Douglas County

DELGANI STRING QUARTET, 2 p.m. March 11, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-236-2566. Chamber music ensemble plays standard and contemporary works. $5-$20, $40 for families.

Northern California

SOCKS IN THE FRYING PAN, 7:30 p.m. March 14, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 944 G St., Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1336. Irish folk music. $12-$18

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"THREE TALL WOMEN," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, March 2-18, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A more than 90-year-old woman reflects on her life. Tickets $15.

"BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL," 7 p.m. March 24, 2 p.m. March 25, 7 p.m. March 30, 2 and 7 p.m. March 31, 7 p.m. April 6-7, 2 p.m April 8, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9778 oneeleventheatrecompany.com. A young woman falls in love with a grisly and fearsome monster. $12 adults, $10 students and seniors, $8 kids 8 and younger; tickets online, at Oregon Books and at the door.

DINNER TO DIE FOR, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. $30, reservations required.

Jackson County

"THE ROVER," 8 p.m. March 1-3, March 8-9, 2 and 8 p.m. March 10, 2 p.m. March 11, Main Stage Theatre, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Restoration comedy in which three English cavaliers launch romantic intrigues during carnival week in Venice. $21 general, $18 seniors, $6 students.

"ONCE UPON A MATTRESS," 7:30 p.m. March 2, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents musical story of the princess and the pea. $24 general, $12 youth.

THE HAMAZONS — SCIENCE FICTION: THE B MOVIES, 8 p.m. March 2-3, 2 p.m. March 4, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, www.hamazons.com. Comedy improv troupe delivers full-length improvised story inspired by 1950s sci-fi films. Tickets $15 advance, $18 door.

"THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK" 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, March 2-25, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. A 13-year-old girl and her family hide from the Nazis in 1942. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $18 students and children; $15 preview at 7:30 p.m. March 1.

"SUSAN B. ANTHONY SAYS A WORD," noon-1 p.m. March 3, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Miriam Reed presents her 45-minute solo play about the life and legacy of women's right activist and suffragette. Free.

"BLUES IN THE NIGHT," 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8-25, 10 E. Third St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical of hot and torchy numbers tell the sweet, sexy and sorrowful experiences that three women have with a lying, cheating, snake of a man. $20 reserved, $15 Thursdays, pay-what-you-want at the door, as available.

"ANNIE GET YOUR GUN," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, March 9-April 1, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. Musical blends Americana folklore, romance, show business, and the Wild West. $29 and $36; pay-what-you-can 8 p.m. March 7, $20- preview 8 p.m. March 8.

BALLET FOLKLORICO RITMO ALEGRE, 7 p.m. March 10, Central Medford High School, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford, balletfolkra.org. Hispanic folk dance troupe performs, with Seattle-based dancers as guests. $15 adults, $10 students and seniors; discounted tickets at La Placita and Craft Warehouse in Medford, El Tapatio in Ashland, until March 2.

THE HAMAZONS, 8 p.m. March 14, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Improv comedy troupe presents "Sci-Fi: The B Movies," a full-length play in the style of old sci-fi B movies. $15.

"SUSAN B. ANTHONY SAYS A WORD," 4 p.m. March 3, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-774-8679. Miriam Reed presents her 45-minute solo play about the life and legacy of women's right activist and suffragette. Free.

"THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO," 7:30 p.m. March 16, 3 p.m. March 18, Mountain Avenue Theatre, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 800-901-7173, ext. 3, www.bravaopera.com. Professional opera singers present Mozart's fully staged comic opera, in English. $35 adults, $5 students.

"SUSAN B. ANTHONY SAYS A WORD," 1 p.m. March 17, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-774-8679. Miriam Reed presents her 45-minute solo play about the life and legacy of women's right activist and suffragette. Free.

JAY OWENHOUSE, 4 and 8 p.m. March 24, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Illusions and magic. $29, $39, $69.

"MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET" 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, through April 15, 8 p.m. Monday shows added starting March 19, plus 8 p.m. March 12, March 18, March 25 and March 28, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Recreation of the night Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley met at Sun Records in Memphis for one of the greatest jam sessions ever. $22-$36.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 28, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2018 season opens with "Destiny of Desire" through July 12; "Henry V," through Oct. 27; "Othello," "Sense and Sensibility," through Oct. 28. Up next: "Manahatta," April 1-Oct. 27; "Oklahoma!" April 22-Oct. 27. Dates, times and ticket prices vary.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

W.I.L.D — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. March 4, Williams, info@williamscommunityforestproject,org. Outdoor experience for children to develop physical and social skills, love and respect for woodlands. By donation. Contact to register. Also March 18.

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-3:45 p.m. March 14, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids learn about good weeds and bad weeds, edible ones, natives and invasives. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

YOUTH SKILLS PROGRAM, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, Grants Pass, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays in Williams, starting March 16, 707-481-3403, thesharpeningstone.com. Wilderness education for ages 7-9 and 10-13, with games and activities to help youth experience nature. $30 per student per day; registration in one-month blocks only.

SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon, March 17, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. For children with special needs, with visits with Canine Angels, followed by open swim. Free.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST TEA, 1-3 p.m. March 17, Grants Pass High School Commons, Ninth and A streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9978, oneeleventhearecompany.com. Tea and treats for little boys and girls, with costumed characters from the show, take-home activities, souvenir, photo keepsake. $20 children, $15 adults; sold at Oregon Books and online.

SPRING BREAK CAMP EEK, March 26-30, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Day camp with hands-on learning, games, crafts centered on wildlife, nature and conservation. $20-$25 per day, $90-$100 for the week.

MIKE AND CARLEEN MCCORNACK FOR KIDS, 1 p.m. March 31, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 451-479-3290. Pacific Northwest folk musicians perform "Beasties, Bumpershoots and lullabies." $5 per family.

BABY RHYME TIME, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Grants Pass branch library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass., 541-956-2059, 541-474-3101, ext. 232. Parents and babies up to 2 years old meet for nursery rhymes and playtime with others. Free.

FAMILIES AT PLAY, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Storytime and play time for toddlers, preschoolers and older children, parent support group. Free; parents must stay with children.

Jackson County

KID TIME DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, www.kid-time.org. Interactive exhibits and classes that promote imagination and cooperative play. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $6-$10.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other sciences. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2, $2 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. March 2, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, www.facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free. See art listings below for individual venues.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For March: Carol Ransom at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway; Barbara Newland at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Vibrant photography by Donna Torres, through March. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. March 2, with guitar music by David Modica.

CANDELA DANCE STUDIO, 122 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-291-7900. First Friday Live Dance Party and Potluck, 7:30-11 p.m. March 2, with west coast swing lesson at 7:30 p.m., open dancing 8:30-11 p.m. Admission $8, or $5 with a potluck dish to share.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Watercolors on yupo paper by Doug Iverson, through March. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. March 2, with the artist giving painting demonstrations.

GRANTS PASS BRANCH LIBRARY, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. New mosaic paper and glass art by Bebe Keith, ongoing.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Nature Perceived," work by Randall David Tipton, Ruth Armitage and Don Gray, through March 30.

LLINOIS VALLEY FINE ARTISTS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-6351. Artists work in all media, with Gene Drake available for lessons.

PAIN 2 PERFORMANCE, 111 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8350. Vivid colored pencil assemblages by James Condos, through March, Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. March 2, with a chance to meet the artist.

REBEL BRICKS, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1933. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. March 2, with Easter gift and basket filler ideas.

ROGUE BARBERS, 304 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-1275. Open for First Friday Live, 5-7 p.m. March 2, with samples of craft spirits from Dogwood Distilling, designer fashion trends for men, women and children from La Strada Boutique, vintage, new and used vinyl for sale from Time Warp Records and music by DJ Veach.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Hearts & Hopes," through April 20.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "When I Consider How My Light is Spent," drawings, watercolors, figurative pieces and large-scale noumenon paintings by Allen Smith, through March. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. March 2, with unveiling of a 58-page guide to this exhibit, and Renaissance, Baroque and classical music by cellist Spencer Black.

VINTAGE OUTLET & CONSIGNMENTS, 117 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. Handmade jewelry by Kelly Forbush, through March. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. March 2.

WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7481. Selections from the RCC Collection, through Feb. 22.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. March 2, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. March 16, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Pueblo Storyteller Pottery, through March.

ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-326-6960. Artwork by Ashland High School student artists Indi Reynolds, Sierra Kelly and Niocole Mullen, through March.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART SALON, 2 p.m. March 25, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Monthly program in which local artists discuss the evolution of art and present digital photos of their work. March 25 is Daniel Verner.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Rust Obsessions: Using Found Objects to Create Art," through March, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Springtime," work by gallery artists, through March.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Divulge," found object and paint, by Kaylee Vanek "Women in Action," by SOU students, faculty and community members; "Poetry in Sink," pen on paper by Reba Crawford Hayes, Kelsey Goldman, Jazmine B. Heard, Manya Orescan and Ellie Peck; "Lost Places," acrylics by Ryan Evangelisti; "Adventure in Motorcycling," photography by Ben Gradel; "Heartache," acrylics by Tristan Perrotti, through March 21; reception 5-8 p.m. March 2.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Women's History Month Exhibit," with work — from fine crafts to paintings, sculptures and prints — by 18 women artists, March 1-April 3.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. "Chalk and Water," plein air chalk pastels and watercolors by Thomas M. Houston, through March.

NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "In Search of Bali Ha'i," images by Darcie Sternenberg, through March.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "A Celebration of the Northwest Vineyards," paintings by Val Dann, through March 9; new art by gallery members, through March 28; "American Views: Emerging Landscapes — Waterways," paintings by Les Cornish Mike Dwaileebe, Amanda Houston and Ellen Jerome, through March 30.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, www.sou.edu/sma. "Between the Beginning and the Middle" by Anna Gray and Ryan Paulsen; "Transcending Myths" by Maria de Los Angeles; "Social Justice Continued" by Betty LaDuke; "Fierce Last Stand" by Storm Tharp, through March 17.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 629 A St., Ashland, 541-708-5439. "A Retrospective," photos of a collection from Portugal to Mexico, by Pat Moore, through March.

STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. Large-pose pastel portraits by Ann DiSalvo and large-scale digital works by Bruce Bayard, through March.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, studio151ashland.com. "Birds, Buddhas, Books and Snakes," through March.

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Heritage Habitats," addressing the ties that bind individuals and non-traditional art making methods, by Ginger Owen-Murakami and Vicki Van Ameyden, through March 15.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Young & Famous: Douglas County Student Art Show," work by first through 12th grade students, through March 9.

LITERARY

Josephine County

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. March 6, Brookdale Independent Living, 1357 Redwood Circle, Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. March 9, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems, on the theme "short poem" for this eighth anniversary celebration. Free, donations welcome.

ECKANKAR BOOK DISCUSSION, 10:30 a.m. March 10, Grants Pass Branch Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-7648. Ongoing study of "Wisdom of the Heart" 3.

NIGHT & DAY AT THE MUSEUM, 1-4 p.m. March 10 and 6-9 p.m. March 16, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-673-9289. Local authors and illustrators share their work, the writer's life and craft. Free.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1 p.m. March 13, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-2955, writerkate@mail.com. Discussion of "the core message." Bring writing sample. No membership fee, donations welcome.

JOY LUCK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Thursday, Countryside Village, 1700 Kellenbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7665. Long-time book discussion group reads and discusses one book per month; fifth Thursday is a no-host lunch outing.

Jackson County

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. March 1, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Michael Niemann presents his mystery novel "Illegal Holdings." Free.

JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY, 1-4 p.m. March 4, Talent Library, 101 Home St., Talent, 541-482-3262. Author Dennis Read speaks on Jane Austen and the Romantic Movement, with tea served. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. March 6, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Kitty Styker presents her anthology, "Ask: Building Consent Culture." Free.

POETRY READING, 3-4 p.m. March 7, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Susanne Petermann reads from her book of translations, "When I Go," poems by Rainer Marie Rilke in French, plus stories behind the poems and her work finding and translating the book. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. March 8, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Jan Harrell presents "Love Now: Untangling Relationships." Free.

WRITERS GUILD OF ROGUE RIVER, 10 a.m.-noon March 10, March 24, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-321-5215. Writers of all genres write and critique one another. Free.

CRIME WRITING WORKSHOP & SIGNING, 2 p.m. March 10, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Michael Niemann celebrates his latest novel "Illegal Holdings." Free.

SECOND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. March 13, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. March 15, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Diana Coogle presents her essays and poems "At the Far End of Life: My Parents' Aging — and Then My Own." Free.

WHITE CITY BOOK GROUP, 5:30-6 p.m. March 26, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880. Book group. Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 27, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. March 28, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "Trail of Echoes" by Rachel Howzell Hall. Free.

FAIRS/ FESTS

Josephine County

ILLINOIS VALLEY SENIOR EXPO, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 10, Illinois Valley Senior Center, Cave Junction, 541-592-6139. Informational booths, workshops, health screenings, raffle. Free admission.

ENLIGHTENED LIVING FAIRE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 10, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-761-5478, visitthefaire.com. Intuitives, clairvoyants, readers, vendors, workshops. Admission $5.

Jackson County

OREGON CHEESE FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 17, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 18, Rogue Creamery, 311 N. Front St., Central Point, 541-665-1155, oregoncheesefestival.com. Sample and purchase cow, goat and sheep cheese from Northwest creameries, plus bakery items, sweets, fruit and trail food, coffee, wine and cider. Admission $15 advance, $20 door, includes tastings and demos; $10 tasting ticket for alcoholic spirits and souvenir glass.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

RUN FOR THE LAW, 8:30 a.m. March 3, Club Northwest, 2160 N.W. Vine St., Grants Pass, 5410-660-8186, securingoursafety.org. A 10k run or 5k walk.run and Kids' Dash, with cash prizes. Early registration $15-$20, day of registration is $20-$25; kids' dash is free. Benefits Securing Our Safety.

ROSE PRUNING DEMONSTRATION & CLINIC, 10 a.m. March 3, Riverside Park Memorial Rose Garden, East Park Street, Grants Pass, 541-955-5076. Demonstration and hands-on experience pruning roses. Free, rain or shine.

FIRST CRUSH, 4-7 p.m. March 3, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-955-9112, 541-660-0612, 541-476-7717. Showcase of regional wine, beer, food, with silent auction, raffles, entertainment, hosted by Greater Grants Pass Rotary. Tickets $40.

WOMEN'S CAFE, 4-9 p.m. March 10, Takilma Community Building, 90367 Takilma Road, Takilma, 541-592-3911. Local women perform and share, including musicians, dancers, healers, artists, plus art display, food. Art exhibit 4-6 p.m., performances 6-9 p.m. Admission $8-$15, sliding scale, food is extra.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST TEA, 1-3 p.m. March 17, Grants Pass High School Commons, Ninth and A streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9978, oneeleventhearecompany.com. Tea and treats for little boys and girls, with costumed characters from the show, take-home activities, souvenir, photo keepsake. $20 children, $15 adults; sold at Oregon Books and online.

FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE, 6-8 p.m. March 17, YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Dancing contest, treats, drinks, pictures, for dads and girls of all ages. Advance tickets $20 per couple for members, $30 for nonmembers; after March 11, $25 and $35, additional daughters $10 each.

ROGUE VALLEY FLYERS SWAP & SHOP, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 31, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-0956-5271. Radio-controlled aircraft, cars, boats, trains, plus equipment vendors. Admission $3.

Jackson County

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon March 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, March 14, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, 541-773-6536. "Heritage Ranch History: The Charley Brothers," the second in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

TRAXXAS MONSTER TRUCK TOUR, 7:30 p.m. March 9, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. March 10, 2 p.m. March 11, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Advance tickets $20 adults, $10 kids, party passes $10, VIP tickets $25; tickets go up at the gate.

TRANSCEN-DANCE, 8-10 p.m. March 10, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, 541-482-3776. With kirtan by Matura and Bhakti Shakti. $20 suggested donation.

AIR-MAZING SCIENCE-LIVE SHOW, 2:30 and 3 p.m. March 14, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Demonstration and audience participation to show cool stuff about air, such as floating ping pong balls, vacuum power and a flying penguin. Free.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION, 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 17, Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Ashland, 541-772-8118. Celtic-themed art show, Irish music and food, "Danny Boy" singing competition, Tickets $35.

Douglas County

HOME & GARDEN SHOW, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 2, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. March 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 4, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-673-3711. Vendors, exhibits, demonstrations. Admission $4.

GREATEST OF THE GRAPE, 7-11 p.m. March 3, Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, 541-673-5323. Fine wine event, with appetizers, wine pairings, live music, silent auction. $125 early 6 p.m. entry, $90 7 p.m. entry.

ROUGH STOCK RODEO, 7-9:30 p.m. March 10, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-895-5335. Bareback, saddle bronc, bull riding, barrel racing, mutton bustin'. $13 advance, $15 door.

ST. PADDY'S DAY GRUB & PUB CRAWL, 4-10 p.m. March 17, downtown Roseburg, 541-672-3278, Starts at McMenamins Station and includes beer garden, live music and face painting. Pay-as-you-go.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Greatest of the Grape, March 3; Midget Wrestling Warriors, March 17; Charlie Daniels Band, April 28; karaoke, Tuesdays.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Howie Mandel, March 3; The Clairvoyants, March 31; Montgomery Gentry, April 14; Loverboy and Berlin featuring Terri Nunn, May 5; RV Palooza, May 11-13; Little River Band, May 19; Australia's Thunder From Down Under, June 1-2; Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone, June 30.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Tyler Henry, March 10; Another Effen Spring Break Party, March 24; Comedy on the Coast, March 30-31; Charlie Daniels Band, April 20-21; Comedy on the Coast, April 27-28; Tesla, May 11-12; Comedy on the Coast, May 11-12; Comedy on the Coast, June 8-9; Rodney Carrington, Aug. 3-4; Surf City, Aug. 25.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Elayne Boosler, March 3; The Spinners, April 14; BBQ Blues & Brews on the Bay, May 26-27; South Coast Clambake Music Festival, March 8-11; BBQ, Blues & Brews, May 26-27; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Community Job Fair, March 8; Swayer Brown, March 23-24