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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Nov. 13, DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnignt; Wednesdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679, thecoppermug.com. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Thursdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Fridays, Tim Mitchell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke and DJ, 7-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, DJ Finattik, 7-11 p.m.; Sundays, karaoke 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

MILL STREET MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Nov. 11, open mic and karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Nov. 12, DJ Finattik, 7-11 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

SAM'S CORNER, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-299-0069. Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4:30-11:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Nov. 12, Sweet N' Juicy, funk from Portland, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Nov. 13, DJ Fluffy's Latin Dance Night, p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; Nov. 19, Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, funk, reggae, Latin, 9;30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Nov. 12, Grand Gingerbread House Public Viewing, 3-7 p.m., free; Nov. 13, Pancake Pop-up, 8 a.m.-noon; Nov. 14, Yoga Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon, $20, includes a beverage, advance reservations; Tuesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Nov. 12, Sonny Kanahele, island ukulele, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Nov. 11, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 12, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 13, Nick & Shae, rock, blues, standards, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 18, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Nov. 13, The Bouray, classic rock, funk, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Nov. 14, Rogue Poetry Slam, 7-9 p.m., $5; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, John Hollis, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Nov. 12-13, Comedy Club, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Nov. 12 and Nov. 14, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety, 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. Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, Latin Night, class 7 p.m., social dance 7:30-1 p.m., $10 advance, text 541-630-4745 or contact saralenodanceco@gmail.com; Nov. 12, Hog Wild, classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 17, Rogue Blues Society jam, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Nov. 12, Saucy, rock, blues, disco, pop, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, live band karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Nov. 26, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Nov. 11, Insanity's Reign, Strike the Glass, Con and II Nauts and The Kops, metal, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 12, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 8-10 p.m., no cover; Nov. 13, Breath, meditative doom from Portland, Elk Witch, heavy rock from Southern Oregon, Creep Creep Janga, heavy rock from Eugene, 8 p.m., no cover; Nov. 16, open mic, 8-9 p.m., followed by The Slow Poisoner, one-man rock band from San Francisco, 9-11 p.m.; No cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Nov. 14, Musicians Jam, hosted by Gypsy Gillis, 4-8 p.m.; ; Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 515 Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville, 541-622-8622. Nov. 15, Danielle Kelly & Dean Angermeier, jazz, soul, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. Nov. 12, Eli Howard and The Greater Good, country rock, southern rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Nov. 13, Sweet N' Juicy, alt funk, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Nov. 19, Juju Eyeball, Beatles tribute from Bend, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Nov. 27, Smiley T & The Tall Trees, Southern Oregon hip hop, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Nov. 14, Mark Charles Hill, light rock, pop, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Nov. 12, Bryan Teal, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Nov. 13, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Nov. 13, Bayer Family Bazaar, holiday decor, home goods, furniture, 1-6 p.m., continues Nov. 20, Nov. 27.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Nov. 11, Jon Galfano, easy listening, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 12, Duke Street, R&B, soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 13, Stolen Moments, jazz, swing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 14, Not Too Shabby, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 17, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, blues, soul, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 18, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Nov. 27-28, Thanksgiving Open House, special tasting flights, noon-5 p.m.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Nov. 12, Shae & Jeni, rock, blues, standards, 5- 7 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Nov. 11, Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 12, Daniel Nickels, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 18, Irish music and dance, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Music is on the porch, no cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Nov. 19, Pablo Estigarribia, traditional and original tango, 7-8:30 p.m., $25.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Nov. 13, Son Ravello, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Nov. 14, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Nov. 11, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 20, Drag Queen Dinner, 6:30-9:30 p.m., call for tickets.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Nov. 12, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 13, Little Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 14, watercolor party, 1-2:45 p.m., $38, RSVP to 361-389-7282; Nov. 14, Pacifica, folk, Americana, 4-6 p.m. Music is outside, no cover, call for reservations.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Nov. 12, Blue Lightning, rock, 6-8 p.m., $8-$10; Nov. 13, Watson House, modern and classic covers, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 14, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 19, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, funk, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10. Call for reservations or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Nov. 12, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 13, Alissa Weaver & Pacifica, folk, Americana, 5-7 p.m., $5; Nov. 17, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Nov. 13, WildHeart Music with Carla Bauer, light rock, pop, 2-4 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Nov. 12, Vanessa Finney & Mark Hamersly, jazz duo, 5-7 p.m.; No cover, call or text for reservations.

MUSIC

Josephine County

PAUL THORN, 8 p.m. Nov. 12, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Southern rock, country, Americana, blues, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 general.

HELL'S BELLES, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. All female, AC/DC tribute band, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $20 general.

ROBERT CRAY, 8 p.m. Dec. 4, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Blues, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 reserved, VIP package available.

PIGS ON THE WING, 8 p.m. Dec. 11, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Pink Floyd tribute band, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 general.

Jackson County

SOUNDATION SACRED SETS, 6-10 p.m. Nov. 11, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Music by Chorsasynth, Dove Moss & Alma Rose, The Roomy Depth, Ruku$ and live painting by Miles Frode. $15, all ages.

FRIDAY MUSIC SHOWCASE, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fridays, starting Nov. 12, online through Oregon Center for the Arts, 541-552-6101, oca-sou.edu. Music appreciation course, with concerts by various musicians. Free. Winter break Dec. 10-Jan. 3; concerts resume Jan. 7.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Nov. 13-14, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Basset clarinetist Wonkak Kim joins the orchestra to perform works by Schubert, Montgomery, Grainger and Mozart. Open to package holders only.

JIJI KIM, 3 p.m. Nov. 14, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, jeffersonguitars.org. Guitarist performs traditional and contemporary classical pieces and free improvisation. Tickets $25 general, $10 students; proof of COVID vaccine or negative COVID test required for admission.

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE & WIND ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland, 450 S. Mountain Ave., oca.sou.edu. Performance of "Meditations & Celebrations," an experiential concert. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty, staff, students, free to livestream.

CASTALIAN STRING QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19, 3 p.m. Nov. 20, Siskiyou Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Violins, viola and cello perform works by Mozart Ligeti and Mendelssohn Friday; Beethoven, Janacek and Sibelius on Saturday.Tickets $45 and $36 reserved, $5 for students, SOU faculty and Oregon Trail Card holders.

ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 5, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Vocal group performs the Christmas movement from Handel's Messiah, with the Jefferson Baroque Orchestra playing period instruments and soloists. Tickets $25 adults, $10 students and children.

SOU CHAMBER CHOIR, 3 p.m. Dec. 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland, 450 S. Mountain Ave., oca.sou.edu. Seasonal concert of carols from around the world. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty, staff and students, free to livestream.

JAKE SHIMABUKURO— CHRISTMAS IN HAWAII, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Ukulele master brings joy to te world with a holiday show. Tickets $39, $42, $45 adults, $28, $31, $34 ages 22 and younger.

SISKIYOU SINGERS, online concert, starting Dec. 10, siskiyousingers.org. The Siskiyou Singers, under the direction of Mark Reppert, perform "The Most Wonderful Time," a program of holiday pieces in a wide range of styles to celebrate the hope and spirit of the season. Free, donations welcome.

ANGELA CHENG & ALVIN CHOW, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Siskiyou Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Tutunov Piano Series continues its 10th anniversary season with the duo-piano performance of selectionss from by Brahms, Dvorak, Copland, Hirtz, Milhaud, Debussy and Ravel. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 3 p.m. Dec. 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900. repsingers.org. "The Waiting Sky" program features music from the Renaissance to the present by both well-known and emerging composers. Tickets $25. Masks, proof of vaccination and photo ID required.

TOMASEEN FOLEY'S "A CELTIC CHRISTMAS," 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A showcase of Irish stories, dance and sing, featuring a cast of champion dancers and musicians. Tickets $32, $35, $38 adults, $22, $25, $278 youth.

Douglas County

UMPQUA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA & UCC CHAMBER CHOIR, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, First Presbyterian Church, 823 S.E. Lane Ave., Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Music by Mozart, Vivaldi and Holst. Admission $10, free for students.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"ALL TOGETHER NOW: A GLOBAL EVENT CELEBRATING LOCAL THEATRE," 7 p.m. Nov. 12-13, 2 p.m. Nov. 14, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, showtix4u.com. Performers from Grants Pass High School, One Eleven Theatre Company and Rogue Music Theatre perform song and dance numbers from musical theater favorites, including songs from "Annie," "Mary Poppins," "Fiddler on the Roof," Mamma Mia" and "My Fair Lady." Tickets $10 general for in-person performances, $20 for streaming online.

"HATTER'S DAUGHTER," 2 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26-27, 3 p.m. Nov. 28, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, clarionor.org. Clarion Theatre Co. produces this original musical by Grants Pass composer and playwright John Sleadd about a Depression-era family that runs a hat shop and their adopted daughter struggling to find her self-worth and faith. Tickets $15 adults, $12 per person for groups of four or more, $6 children under 12.

"THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, Dec. 3-19, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A quirky family rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas with help from an even quirkier angel. Tickets $18. Masks required.

"NUTCRACKER BALLET," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Dec. 19, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker.org. Still Point Productions presents its Section A tickets $15 all seats, Section B tickets are 412 adults, $10 youth 3-17 and seniors 62 and older. On sale Nov. 1 online or at Shop River Rock and at the door (except opening night).

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive, outdoor murder mystery dinner theater. $30 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

Jackson County

"SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CASE OF THE CHRISTMAS GOOSE," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-13, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A tale of mystery and suspense for the holiday season, based on "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," presented as a vintage radio program. Tickets $25 general.

"ALL TOGETHER NOW: A GLOBAL EVENT CELEBRATING LOCAL THEATRE," 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Nov. 13 and Nov. 15, 2 p.m. Nov. 14, Crater Performings Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, sites.google.com/district6.org/craterpac. More than 60 high school and middle school students perform song and dance numbers from musical theater favorites, including songs from "Rent," "Les Miserables," "Hairspray," "Sister Act" and "Beauty and the Beast." Tickets $5 students, $10 adults

"CHRISTMAS, CONTIGO," 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Nov. 18-Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Holiday story set in Cuba, with themes of family, the immigrant experience and memories. Tickets $29, $39 and $43.

"ELF — THE MUSICAL," 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 26-Dec. 31 (see holiday schedule below), Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. An orphan raised on the North Pole tracks down his real family in New York City. Tickets $33-$38; 8 p.m. Nov. 24 preview is $20 all seats or pay-what-you-can. (Holiday schedule: 8 p.m. Dec. 20-22, 2 p.m. Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, no shows Nov. 25 or Dec. 25)

"THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 26-Jan. 2, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A magical holiday adventure based on the C.S. Lewis classic. Tickets $30 adults, $25 seniors and students, online and by phone.

"IT'S CHRISTMAS, CAROL," 7 p.m. evenings, 3 p.m. Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. all other matinees, Wednesdays through Sundays, Nov. 27-Jan. 2 (contact for exact schedule), Angus Bowmer Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Three ghosts take a miserly businesswoman through time and space to reckon with how she's abandoned humanity for hollow capitalism. Tickets $35-$80. Masks, photo ID and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

Douglas County

"2021 CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW," 6 p.m Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 3-19, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Variety show with Christmas skits and sing-alongs served with a four-course dinner. Tickets $60 adults, $30 children under 14.

"ELF — THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Dec. 9-11, Dec. 15, Dec. 17-18, 2 p.m. Dec. 12, Dec. 18-19, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. An orphan raised on the North Pole tracks down his real family in New York City. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger. Masks required.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK THANKFULNESS PLAYDATE, 11 a.m.-noon Nov. 20, Music4Kids Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. Class is full. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 18 months to 7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $20 per child, $5 per sibling, advance reservations online.

Jackson County

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. James Webb Space Telescope Launch Weekend, Nov. 13-14. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; attendance is limited, masks required; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $8-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Detailed, hand-drawn ornaments and custom work by Judy Davidson, through November.

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. "Reclaimed Creations," sculptures of animals in motion by Sayaka Ganz, through Dec. 18.

Jackson County

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Oregon Land and Sea," oil and acrylic paintings by Christina Madden, through Nov. 28. Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website and YouTube channel.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Peeking Into People: The Enneagram Illustrated," illustrations by Nancy Bardos for psychologist Frank DeLuca's upcoming book, through Nov. 28.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Holiday Showcase. unique gift items by local artists, including hand painted sil scarves, sterling silver jewelry, ceramic work, cutting boards, note cards, through November and December.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Paintings by Ivan Beauvalet, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 19.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. ""Sunbird Scarves" block printing on fabric by Paula Rice, through Nov. 30, plus work by about 30 artists, including sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering and felting, collage, painting, printing, stenciling, beading and assemblage pieces.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Graceful paintings by Claire Duncan, elegant wood sculptures by Christian Burchard and rich fiber sculpture by Kristy Kun, through Nov. 27. Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "From the Ground Up," collaged paintings by Fred Nocella and primitive ceramics icons by Jane Anderson, through Nov. 12; "6x6 Art Show," mixed media on small wood panels by gallery artists, Nov. 13-Dec. 3; "Liquid Light," watercolors by Kathy Johnson, through Nov. 19; new art by gallery members, through Dec. 22.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "A Shrine for a Shrine," paintings, collages and assemblages by Bruce Burris, accompanied by two essays from Oregon-based arts writers Patrick Collier and Bean Gilsdorf; and "We Take the Long Way," work by neurodiverse artists, through Dec. 9. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. 2021 Members' Exhibit and pieces from the permanent collection, through Dec. 23.

LITERARY

Josephine County

NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB, through Nov. 30, through Josephine Community Library Facebook group, josephinelibrary.org. Weekly discussion group reads "The Wrong Kind of Indian" by J.C. Mehta, with discussion questions posted every Saturday. Free.

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

FRANK DE LUCA, 5 p.m. Nov. 12, online through Art Presence Art Center, 541-941-7057, art-presence.org. Jacksonville author talks about his new book "Kindness: A Guide for Humans Based on the Enneagram," with designer Ken Gregg and illustrator Nancy Bardos, via Zoom. Free, registration required; get link at gallery website.

DIVERSE READS BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 16, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "This Place: 150 Years Retold" by Kateri Akiwenzi-Damm, Sonny Assu, Brandon Michell, Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley, via Zoom. Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 19, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Nov. 20, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins, via Zoom, for ages 11-18, Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Nov 23, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Weirest People in the World" by Joseph Henrich, via Zoom. Free.

HOLIDAY

Josephine County

WINTER WONDERLAND, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 11-12, Dec. 18-19, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Animal experiences, holiday lights, photos with Santa, warm beverages and snacks. Admission $16 adults, $14 seniors, $9 children.

Jackson County

SOUTHERN OREGON HOLIDAY MARKET, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 12-13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m Nov. 14, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Artisan and craft fair with more than 200 booths in three buildings.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHT, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 18, downtown Ashland, 541-482-3486. Lighting of downtown holiday lights. Free.

COMMUNITY CAROLING & TREE LIGHTING, 5 p.m. Nov. 27, City Hall, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-8118. Community Christmas carling and lighting of the community Christmas tree. Free.

A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 27-Dec. 19, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Ashland, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Costumed docents share the Victorian origins of popular Christmas traditions and observances, stories of Beekman and Jacksonville holiday festivities in the late 1800s. Tours $5 per person, reservations encouraged; masks required. A Christmas bazaar will be held on the grounds at the same times; bazaar admission is free.

Douglas County

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 3-4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 5, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. Holiday items. Admission i$5, $4 with canned food donation, free for 12 and younger.

Portland area

ZOOLIGHTS, Nov. 19-Jan. 9, Oregon Zoo, Portland. oregonzoo.org/zoolights. Walk-through and drive-thru display of more than 1.5 million lights. Tickets are entry-times and must be purchased in advance. Nov. 19 and 20 are for 21-and-older only; Nov. 22-23 are for members only. Drive-thru is $65 per car; walk-thru is $24 for adults, $19 for kids 2-11.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

GRAND GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY, 3-7 p.m. Nov. 12, Weekend Beer Company, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass. Preview of a gingerbread house created by G.G. Sugarplums Bakeshop for this year's virtual Rogue Winterfest event. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 13, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items. Admission free.

STEVE IRWIN DAYS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13-15, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Specialized keeper talks, raffle Admission free with a new unopened, unexpired bag of dog food.

UNCORKED BARREL TOUR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Applegate area wineries, applegatevalley.wine. Appetizers and wine tasting at 19 wineries. Tickets $49, including a wine glass; choose a starting location in Josephine or Jackson county.

FALL VIRTUAL FERMENTATION FESTIVAL, 4 p.m Fridays, through Nov. 26, online through the Spiral Living Center, 541-450-9886, spiralliving.org. Weekly episodes by area experts on all things fermentation, such as making probiotic drinks, kimchi, miso, wine, sourdough, sauces, soil amendments. $5 per video, $45 for whole series; includes downloadable info for at-home learning.

WESTERN DANCE, 6-10 p.m. Fridays, Ralph's Place, 4570 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-291-0114. Live western music and dance. $5 donation.

BINGO, games at noon Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Arts & Crafts Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-415-9000, 541-476-3215. $10 buy in. Check Friends of Jo Co Fairgrounds Bingo Facebook page for COVID-19 updates.

Jackson County

BEST OF THE FESTS, Nov. 12-18, online, through Ashland Independent Film Festival, 541-488-3823, ashlandfilm.org. Screening of the feature-length documentary "Chasing Childhood," exploring how free play and independence are disappearing from kids' lives. Tickets $8-$10.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Nov. 13, Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Art projects, art scavenger hunt for families; children must be accompanied by an adult; free, materials provided, advance registration.

"SAGEBRUSH TO SEA: A JOURNEY ACROSS THE SISKIYOU CREST," 2-4 p.m. Nov. 13, Ruch Fire Station, 1095 Upper Applegate Road,, Ruch, eventbrite.com. Video from a 10-day hike across the Siskiyou Crest, covering nearly 200 miles through Applegate and Klamath watersheds. $15; fundraiser for Applegate Neighborhood Network.

VETERANS DAY DANCE, 1 p.m. Nov. 14, VFW Hall, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-582-0689. Country and western dance, hosted by the Grants Pass Emblem Club. Free.

POINSETTIA FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 19-20, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Ashland Greenhouses, 650 E. Ashland Lane, Ashland, 541-482-2866. Large poinsettia display, festive music, photo booth, candy guessing game, raffle. ticket for prizes with each purchase. Free admission.

JAMES COLLIER GINGERBREAD JUBILEE VIRTUAL GALA, 7 p.m. Nov. 19, livestreaming, craterian.org. Live auction of gingerbread creations and packages, with entertainment. Free; rsvp to aspen@craterian.org.

JAMES COLLIER GINGERBREAD JUBILEE COMMUNITY WINDOW DISPLAY, Nov. 19-23 , Collier Creative Center, 50 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Showcase of gingerbread creations. Free, donations welcome.

ASHLAND ROTARY CENTENNIAL ICE RINK, Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 20-Feb. 21, Nutley Street and Winburn Way, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-488-5340 (before Nov. 20) 541-552-2258 (after Nov. 20), ashland.or.us/icerink. Outdoor ice rink open to the public. Admission $5 adults, $4 ages 6-13, free for 5 and younger. Check online schedule for free skate hours, lessons, hockey times before heading out.

UNCORKED BARREL TOUR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Applegate area wineries, applegatevalley.wine. Appetizers and wine tasting at 19 wineries. Tickets $49, including a wine glass; choose a starting location in Josephine or Jackson county.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-295-5986. Up to 75 vendors set up outdoors in the parking lot. Admission $1.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Hill Street Band, through Nov. 7; \, Nov. 10-14; The Brothers Reed, Nov. 17-21; Old Dominion, Nov. 18-19; Saucy, Nov. 24-28; Hollywood's Greatest Game Shows, Nov. 27; Let's Glow New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Daughtry, Jan. 15; Larry The Cable Guy, Feb. 11.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 12-13; Big Game Watch Party, Nov. 27; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Crawford vs. Porter, boxing watch party, Nov. 20.

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

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Saucy, Nov. 19-20; Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 19-21.

Northern California

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

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Fridays, live music, ongoing.

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


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