Member Login
The Daily Courier
Fun Finder
Last Update Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
Entertainment Guide
/articles/2020/10/22/fun_finder/Entertainment_Guide.jpg

Many entertainment venues are closed indefinitely in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Others are subject to last-minute scheduling changes due to air quality and fire danger. Call before heading out.

NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

BLONDIE'S BISTRO, 226 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0420. Oct. 25, David Modica, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679. Thursdays, karaoke, 7 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 6-9:30 p.m., no cover, mic covers $2.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, folk guitar, 5:30-9 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476- 1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Krank It Up Karaoke, 6-10 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 4-10 p.m., no cover.

VICE BREWING COMPANY, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

Roe_v2_2020_box.gif

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-Nov. 1, Beer & Yoga, all levels, 11 a.m.-noon, $20.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Oct. 23, J Barley, acoustic Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 24, live acoustic music, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREW PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Oct. 23-24, Comedy Night with Andrew Rivers and Josh Firestine, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $15, sold out; Wednesdays, open mic with Gary Margason, 6-9 p.m.; Fridays, game night, 6 p.m. No cover, limited seating, reservations recommended.

Jackson County

BAYBERRY INN, 1438 N, Main St. Ashland, 541-488-1252. Oct. 25, Chris Couch, Portland singer songwriter, 5-7 p.m., $20, reservations, bring lawn chairs or blankets.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. Oct. 23, Perry Road Lite, modern country rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Oct. 30, Mardi Gras Halloween, with music by Frankie Hernandez Band, soul, funk, reggae, rock, 6-10 p.m.; Mondays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Thursdays, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 5-8 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Oct. 22, Yungfossils, dreamy folk, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 29, Watson House, folk rock, indie pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 123 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Oct. 23 and Oct. 25, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Oct. 22, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 23, Saucy, rock, pop, 7-10 p.m.; Oct. 24, Mike Brons Trio, classic rock, country, 8-10 p.m.; Oct. 29, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Oct. 30, pre-Halloween Party, with classic rock and country by Perry Road, 7-10 p.m. No cover, reservations suggested.

INDIGO GRILL, 7360 Highway 238 Jacksonville 541-702-2320. Oct. 22, Seth Hansson and Beth Henderson, rock, folk, indie, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 25, Hog Wild, classic rock, 4:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Oct. 23, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, rock, blues, 6-9 p.m.; Oct. 28, Danielle Kelly Soul Trio, vintage and new soul, 7-9 p.,m.; Sundays, open mic, hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Oct. 24, Ghost Bomber, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, music, poetry, comedy, spoken word, 8 p.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Oct. 25, Flat Patty, hard rock, metal, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 W. Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Oct. 23-24, The Gist, classic rock, pop, 6-10 p.m.; Thursdays, Pier Pressure, classic rock, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. Oct. 22, Nat Miller, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 23, Victoria Prince, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 24, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 29, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, jazz, soul, blues, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Halloween Party Open Mic, hosted by Gary Margason, with costume contest for prizes, 6-9 p.m. No cover, reservations recommended.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, 541-500-1632. Oct. 25, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Oct. 25, Taurie Michelle, indie rock, pop, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Oct. 24, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Oct. 23, Kentucky Blend, folk, country, bluegrass, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Oct. 22, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 23, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover, reservations suggested.

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Oct. 24, Halloween Masquerade Ball with music by Frankie Hernandez, rock, funk, reggae, costume contests, 6-9 p.m., Sold out.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Oct. 23, Rogue Suspects Lite, rock, funk;' Oct. 24, Saucy, pop, rock; Oct. 25, Dan Fellman and Grant Ruiz, classical and flamenco guitar; Oct. 28, Jim Malachi, acoustic variety; Oct., 29, Jen Ambrose, folk, jazz, rock. Music is 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover. Oct. 31, Halloween Masquerade Night, music by Brisbane Project and prizes for best face coverings, 5-7 p.m., $5-$10 advance reservations, with wine and candy pairings, free for members, $19 nonmembers.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Oct. 31, Wine Lovers Trick-or-Treat, wine and chocolate pairings, noon-5 p.m.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Oct. 23, Nick Garrett Powell, acoustic guitar and mandolin, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 25, Code Blue, modern and classic rock, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Oct. 22, Shae and Jenni, pop, variety; Oct. 23, David Cahalan, acoustic variety; Oct. 25, Jon Galfano, acoustic variety Music is 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Oct. 23, Bekkah McAlvage, acoustic folk roots, country, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, some reservations available.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Oct. 22, play reading, Renee Hewitt and Hazel James read "Collected Stories" by Donald Marguiles, 1 p.m., $15 live, $10 livestream, benefits Rogue Theatre Company, advance reservations.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Oct. 23, Mark Charles Hill, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover. Oct. 25, Verna Dodge and Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Oct. 24, Phil King, acoustic covers and originals, 2-5 p.m.; Oct. 31, Trunk-or-Treat, trick-or-treating from vehicles, with music by Jeff Kloetzel, popcorn, cotton candy and candy apples, 2-5 p.m., call to reserve a parking space.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Oct. 25, Jeff Stanley, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Oct. 25, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Oct. 24, Son Ravello, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; Oct. 25, Not Too Shabby, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Oct. 31, Halloween Saturday, with trick-or-treating for kids, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., children's music by Danielle Kelly noon- 1 p.m., Halloween party for adults, 5-9 p.m., with music by Danielle Kelly No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Oct. 23, Jon Martin, acoustic, 6-8 p.m.; Oct. 25, Dark Eyes Duet, gypsy jazz, , 3-5 p.m.; Oct. 28, Marshall Stack and Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Oct. 30, Halloween Celebration with Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and neo soul, 6-8 p.m. No cover, reservations recommended.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Oct.23, Marshall Stack & Friends, variety, no cover; Oct. 24, Nick Garrett Powell, acoustic variety, $7; Oct. 28, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, $7 music only, $18 with dinner. Music is 6-8 p.m. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Oct. 24, Mercy Duo, R&B, blues, classic rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Oct. 23, Jared Gutridge; acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

JONNY LANG, 8 p.m. Jan. 27, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Blues, for 21 and older. $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND, 8 p.m. March 23, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Blues rock, for 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

MARC COHN, 8 p.m. April 21, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Ticket information not available.

LOS LOBOS 8 p.m. April 23, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Tejano rock, for 21 and older. Tickets $45.

DAVID ARCHULETA, 8 p.m. May 7, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. "American Idol" runner-up sings pop, for 21 and older. Tickets $30 general, $35 and $40 reserved.

DAVE MASON, 8 p.m. June 8, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Classic rock, for 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

PIGS ON THE WING, 8 p.m. Oct. 9, 2021, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Pink Floyd tribute band performs 1975 "Wish You Were Here" album and other music from the Roger Waters era, for 21 and older. Tickets $25.

Jackson County

BENEFIT CONCERT, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 23, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, text 206-714-3345. Local musicians perform the music of The Mamas & Papas, to benefit Almeda Fiore Relief. No cover, $10 donation suggested.

CABARET SERIES: DELILAH BEAUCOUP, 8 p.m. Oct. 23-24, 1 p.m. Oct. 25, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Vintage jazz, French gypsy jazz, cabaret songs. Tickets $25; call for tickets.

CABARET SERIES: NOEL & COLE: COCKTAILS FOR TWO, 1 p.m. Oct. 24, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. The songs of Noel Coward and Cole Porter. Tickets $25; call for tickets.

CABARET SERIES: ROGUE SUSPECTS LITE, 8 p.m. Oct. 28, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Rogue Valley group plays classic rock, funk, blues. Tickets $25; call for tickets.

CABARET SERIES: THE BROTHERS REED, 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Brothers perform acoustic indie folk pop. Tickets $25; call for tickets.

THE MODERN GENTLEMEN, 7 p.m. May 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Four-part harmony. $30-$35.

Douglas County

SHINDIG MOUNTAIN STRING BAND,. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 28, south parking lot, Seven Feathers Casino, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 541-375-0725. Fiddle, bass, guitar and mandolin celebrate the season. Free.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"PYGMALION," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 23-Nov. 8 (no show Oct. 31), Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. George Bernard Shaw play that became the musical "My Fair Lady," to small live audiences and livestreamed. Live show tickets, $60 for groups of four, call to reserve; livestream tickets $15 for one-two viewers, $30 for three-four viewers, $50 for groups of five or more, at showtix4u.

"PUT ON A HAT! A MUSICAL REVUE," 2 and 6 p.m. Nov. 8, Gateway Church, 4335 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-761-1733, clarionor.org. Selections by two local playwright-composers, John Sleadd and Ariel Kostrna, with dessert and drinks and playwright talks. Tickets $15 for couples, $48 for a table of eight.

"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, face masks required.

Jackson County

"THE CAT IN THE HAT," 11 a.m. Oct. 24-25, outdoors on the plaza, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. A bilingual (English and Spanish) children's theater performance. Free.

"BEYONDANANDA AND BEYOND — STAND-UP WITH SWAMI, SIT DOWN WITH STEVE," 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, via Zoom, havurahshirhadash.org. Steve Bhaerman performs comedy as himself and his alter ego, Swami Beyondananda. Tickets $8-$18, sliding scale.

WOMEN OF BROADWAY, 5 p.m. Oct. 24, Nov. 14 and Dec. 5, livestream, via osfashland.org. Women vocalists perform Broadway showtunes, pop songs, personal stories, broadcast from the Schubert Virtual Studios in Manhattan; Oct. 24: Patti LuPone; Nov. 14: Laura Benanti; Dec. 5: Vanessa Williams. Tickets $30 each show or $75 for all three, proceeds benefit the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

CABARET SERIES: HALLOQUEEN SPOOKTACULAR, 8 p.m. Oct. 30-31, 2 p.m. Nov. 1, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Fabulous drag show hosted by Daizy and featuring Bettie Wood and Holly Hazmat. Tickets $25; call for tickets.

CABARET SERIES: TALKIN' TO BRICK WALLS, 8 p.m. Nov. 6, 1 and 8 p.m. Nov. 7, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Galloway Stevens shares about his colorful past, with eclectic music. Tickets $25; call for tickets.

"RADIO DAYS: I HATE HAMLET," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 1, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. A vintage radio-style presentation in which a Hollywood actor moves to New York to perform in "Hamlet" and rents an apartment haunted by the late John Barrymore. All seats $25, reserve tickets by phone; face coverings required.

"SORRY, WRONG NUMBER and "THE THOUGHT," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Two classic radio dramas. An unfortunate heirss overhears a murder plot and a mentalist envisions a murder and attempts to reach the victim before it is too late. All seats $25, reserve tickets by phone; face coverings required.

"HARVEY," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 13-29, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. An eccentric man has a companion no one else can see: a 6-foot tall rabbit. All seats $25, reserve tickets by phone; face coverings required.

"SCROOGE IN ROGUE," Nov. 19-Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. When the cast of 20 fall ill from food poisoning, the three remaining actors soldier on by playing every role in a musical version of "A Christmas Carol." Tickets $25, $36, $39.

GHOSTLIGHTING: THEATRE IN THE DARKE," 8 p.m. Saturdays, Randall Theater Facebook page. Interviews and round table talks with theater folk, theater games, virtual play readings and more. Free, donations welcome.

COLIN MOCHRIE PRESENTS: HYPROV: IMPROVE UNDER HYPNOSIS, 7:30 p.m. May 1, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy and hypnosis. Tickets 30-$48.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIC PUMPKIN PATCH PLAYDATE, 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 24, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com/Playdates. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 18 months to 7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusic CD and instrument for each child. $20 per child, $5 per sibling, advance reservations online.

STONE SOUP STORYBOOK WALK, through November, starting from City Hall. 222 Lister St. Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Families can stroll downtown on their own time and pace to read a story depicted in store windows; each chapter directs readers to the next location. Free; see josephinelibrary.org for more info and a printable map.

Jackson County

STORYWALK: WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT, noon-5 p.m. through Oct. 21, William Mott Memorial Park, 2190 Jeremy St., Central Point, 541-774-8689, jcls.org. Kids and families are invited to stroll through the park while reading pages of the book "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" placed on the sides of the path crossing the park. Free.

FAMILY STORYTIME, 11-11:30 a.m., Oct. 21, via Zoom, jcls.org. Songs and stories for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Free, advance registration.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Pterosaurs exhibit open through summer. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $3 in October.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "A Love of Flowers," ink drawings by Penelope DiGennaro, through Oct. 31.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Selected work from the museum's permanent collection, through Nov. 10.

Jackson County

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Indigenous arts and crafts, Native American jewelry and wildlife art, ongoing.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Spirit of Pastel: Virtual Open International Juried Exhibition," a juried virtual exhibition of paintings in a variety of genres and styles, sponsored by the Pastel Artists of Oregon; view at artandsoulgallery.com or pastelartistsoforegon.com, through Nov. 1.

ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. "The Imaginarium: Light Up the Dark," a grand illumination Halloween show with paintings, drawings, assemblages, sculpture, textile art, ceramics, lamps, woodworking, glasswork by 26 area artists, through Nov. 1; virtual gallery tour at artprescence.org, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Artist demonstrations, Saturdays and Sundays in October.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "The Female of the Species,Part II," necklaces and earrings, mixed media paintings, metal sculpture, porcelain plaque portraits and other works of art by female artists, through October.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Woodcut prints by Noriko Sugita, through Nov. 3.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, including paintings and fine art prints by Thomas Houston, chine colle etchings by Yugi Hiratsuka, aquatint etchings by Stephen McMillan and paintings by Erin Lee Gafill, ongoing.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118."Nature Abstract," acrylic collage by Susan Lehman, through Oct. 30; works from the Rogue Gallery Collection, through Nov. 13; new work by gallery artists, through Dec. 18.

STUDIO AB, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. Charcoal, pastel and graphite pieces by Ann DiSalvo and photo-based digital collage by Bruce Allen Bayard, ongoing.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Umpqua Plein Air Exhibit," work by regional artists honoring the forests, animals and humans of the Umpqua Valley; "An Inconvenient Line," mixed media by Susan Rochester; and "Generations," ceramics by Ted Isto and Raino Isto, through Oct. 30.

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "UCC Annual Student Art Show," virtual exhibition of 62 works by 46 Umpqua Community College students; go to umpqua.edu/art-gallery for link to the showcase.

LITERARY

Josephine County

YOUTH VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB, through Nov. 7, through Josephine Community Library, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Ages 10-14 get a free copy of "El Deafo" by Cece Bell, with discussion questions posted weekly through Google Classroom; kids work at their own pace; free, advance registration required.

NONPROFIT BOOK SALE, 9 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, parking lot at Oregon Books, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Used books, more than 2,000 titles, to benefit local nonprofits, such as Joe's Place, The Literacy Council for Josephine County, Rogue Valley Humane Society, Josephine County Historical Society and others.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting date and location. Free.

Jackson County

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 3-4:50 p.m. Oct. 27, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Why We're Polarized" by Ezra Klein, via Zoom. Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 3, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

EAGLE POINT FRIENDS BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Nov. 3, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead, via Zoom. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 10, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads a book to be determined, via Zoom. Free.

READING & DISCUSSION: A TALE OF TWO CITIES, 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 14, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share, via Zoom; free, books provided; call for a copy.

JENNIFER GREER, 4-5 p.m. Nov. 15, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Author discusses her debut novel, " A Desperate Place," a murder mystery, via Zoom. Free.

HALLOWEEN

Josephine County

THE GHOSTS OF TIMES PAST, 6 p.m. Oct. 24, Schmidt House, 508 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-7827, 541-441-2732, jocohistorical.org. Annual graveyard tour moves to the Historical Society gazebo and gardens, with actors presenting the stories of Josephine County pioneers. Tickets $10, free for kids under 12.

HOWL-O-WEEN, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Spooky I-Spy scavenger hunt, trick-or-treating stops, costume contest for kids and adults, themed take-home crafts. Free with regular admission: $14 adults, $12 seniors, $7 ages 4-13, free for kids 3 and younger.

DRIVE-THRU HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31, Grants Pass Shopping Center, northeast D and E streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-0858. Parade of cars, trick-or-treat in the Rite Aid parking lot, goodies for kids and adults, balloons and free photo-opps (while supplies last). Free; costume prizes, $100, $75 and $50.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31, covered arena, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Children trick-or-treat from car to car. Free.

— CANCELED — DOWNTOWN TRICK-OR-TREATING, 3-5 p.m. Oct. 31. downtown Grants Pass, 541-476-7574.

TRICK-OR-TREAT, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 31, IV Reclaimed Thrift Shop, 203 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-4638. Outdoor event hosted by the Illinois Valley Youth Enrichment Association. Free.

HALLOWEEN PARTY, 4-8 p.m. Oct. 31, Laurel Cemetery, 1090 Laurel Road, Cave Junction. Games for all ages, costume contests for scariest, funniest and most original in three age groups. Free,

TRUNK-OR-TREAT, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Rivers of Life Foursquare Church, 450 S.W. J St., Grants Pass, 541-479-9704. Children treat-or-treat from car to car in the parking lot, with family activities. Free.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 31, Pursuit Church of the Nazarene, 922 W. Harbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7100. Children treat-or-treat from car to car in the parking lot, with family activities. Free.

CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily through October, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3765, fortvannoyfarms.com. Explore 8-acre corn maze ($6 per person), take a ride on the cow train ($6 per ride), buy fresh pumpkins.

HAUNTED CORN MAZE, 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through October, Fort Vannoy Farms, 5791 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-3765, fortvannoyfarms.com. Explore the corn maze in the dark, with spooky things around every corner. Tickets $15.

Jackson County

HALLOWEEN MASQUERADE BALL, 6 p.m. Oct. 24, Bayer Family Estate, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Music by Frankie Hernandez Band, treats, costume contest and most creative face mask, face covering contest with prizes. Advance reservations required; $60 for four, $90 for six, $150 for eight-10, includes wine.

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30, RoxyAnn Winery, 3283 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315, roxyann.com/events. Wine, food truck, music by Danielle Kelly Soul Project. Free, reservations suggested.

HALLOWEEN AT THE VINEYARD, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Oct. 31, Rellik Winery, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0448. Trick-or-treating for kids (11 a.m.-1 p.m.), music for kids (noon-1 p.m.), Halloween party for adults, (5-9 p.m.), music by Danielle Kelly (7-9 p.m.). Free, reservations required.

TRICK-OR-TREAT, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave.,m Medford, 541-774-8689. Kids get treats at library service desks. Free.

HARVEST FESTIVAL, noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 9 a.m.-5:45 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays (with scheduled two-hour time slots), through October, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Corn mazes, pumpkin p[patches, animal exhibits, cow train, caramel apples. $10 per person online in advance, $12 at the gate, free for 2 and younger.

NIGHT CORN MAZE, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through October, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Came Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Explore the corn maze in the dark, bring own flashlight. $6-$8 online in advance, $8-$10 at the gate, if not already sold out.

Douglas County

SAFARI AFTER DARK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 24, Wildlife Safari. 1790 Safari Road, Winston, 541-679-6761. Drive-thru journey to see animals and do some trick-or-treating. $10 per person, $7 for members.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

JOSEPHINE COUNTY SHERIFF'S MOUNTED POSSE GYMKHANA, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Oct. 24, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-621-4473. Horse games for all ages. Free for spectators.

FLAG RAISING CEREMONY, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 24, Travel Grants Pass Visitor Center, Sixth and G streets, Grants Pass. Hosted by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Free.

CAT-URDAY, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 24, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Programs about three kinds of cats that live at Wildlife Images, with talks and activities. Schedule: bobcats, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; lynx 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; cougar, noon and 3 p.m. Free with regular admission: $14 adults, $12 seniors, $7 ages 4-13, free for kids 3 and younger.

HORSE RACING, 4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, through Nov. 10, Grants Pass Downs, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-507-1699. Attendance up to 250 people, tickets $6 at gpdowns.com; races also livestreamed at tvg.com. Races are temporarily postponed due to poor air quality.

OPEN HORSE SHOW, 9 a.m. Nov. 14, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-621-4473. Showings in a variety of classes, $8 per class entry fee. Free for spectators.

AT HOME IN THE WILD, 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 14, live online, kswild.org. Online silent auction Nov. 9-14, followed by live online event with music, silent and live auctions, talks and programs, take-home dinner and Zoom dance party. Tickets $15 for online auction, live shows and dance party or $40 with dinner pickup at ZinFarm in Grants Pass.

SATURDAY ARTISAN AND CRAFTERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Fifth Street, between E and F streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-2371. Locally made arts and crafts for sale.

BINGO, games at noon Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Arts & Crafts Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, 541-324-1043. $10 buy in.

Jackson County

DARE TO DREAM GALA, 5 p.m. Oct. 23, osfashland.org, 541-482-2111, ext. 4690. OSF-inspired online auction, entertainment, tributes to past productions. Free.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 4, 541-774-6996, jcls.org "History of Bear Creek: From Salmon Stream to Open Sewer and Back Again," 11th in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

FALL PLANT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, outside the Rogue River Civic Club, 135 Oak St., Rogue River, 530-409-7030. Perennials, houseplants, crafts.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 24.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Tower of Power with Average White Band, Feb. 27; Ken Jeong, March 13.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Saucy Trio, Oct. 30-31; Hank Shreve and Dave Bock, Nov. 13-14; Ben Rice, Nov. 27-28; Comedy, Fridays and Saturdays.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Jesse Meade, Oct. 23-24; Siverhill Band, Oct. 30-31.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.


Entertainment Guide

At the Movies
This movie schedule is good beginning Friday. A • indicates a film new to the area. Read More »


Comments
Share your thoughts on this page
The following comments are from the readers of thedailycourier.com. In no way do they represent the views of The Daily Courier or thedailycourier.com. Comments will not be posted immediately, but will be approved and post periodically throughout the day. Thank you for your participation.


RCCbanner_50ShortTermPrograms-02.png

Roe_v2_2020_box.gif

2024ACIPA-DailyCourierOnline-MAR.jpg

RCC_SpringRegistration-02.png

elect_mark_jones_box.jpg
|||