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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Dec. 16, The Roadsters, classic rock. blues, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke and DJ, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover.

BRUNO'S CAVERN, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-229-4753. Dec. 16 Cards Against Humanity Game Night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-11:30 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Blackout Bash, with DJ Ron, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10 advance, $15 door; Mondays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 7 p.m. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Dec. 8, Rock Steady, classic rock, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 6:30-11 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Masquerade Party, with music by DJ Finattik, masquerade contest for cash prizes, champagne toast at midnight, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday through Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

FOOD STUDIO, 226 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0420. Thursdays, Larry Cavalier, jazz keyboards, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Dec. 18, Come As You Are: An LGBTQ+ Holiday Party, brunch, seasonal and holiday activities, games, dance party, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

LOST CAMP BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Dec. 15, oppen mic with Steude and Son, 6-11 p.m.; Dec. 17, Howlin Dogma, blues-infused rock, swampabilly, 8-11 p.m., $5; Dec. 21, Winter Solstice Yoga Flow, 2 p.m., donation; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with Sunrise & The Starseed Experience, LSD, DJ Llamalicious, 8 p.m., $15.

RASCALS BAR & GRILL, 20275 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. Dec. 16, The Modelo Citizens and Hellgate Hooligans, 8 p.m., $10; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with The Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, reggae, funk, Latin, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $10.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4-11 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. Dec. 15, Comedy, with host Nic Lanier, opener Frereway Farrell, featuring Levi Anderson, and closer David Leadbetter, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 16, Southern Oregon DJ Invitational, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 17, Wisoul International DJs, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Dec. 16, Dale Hopper, old-time country, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Dec. 15, James Taylor, acoustic variety, 9-11 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Dec. 17, Christmas Party, with Santa and Mrs. Claus photos ($5 for three), noon-2 p.m., cookie decorating ($5), 1 p.m.; Dec. 18, Christmas Party, with Christmas carol sing-along (1 p.m.), kids face painting (noon-2 p.m.), ornament decorating (noon); Dec. 31, Kid-Friendly New Year's Eve Party, with Broadway Phil & The Shouters, rock, blues, 6-9 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.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Dec. 15, acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 21, The Office trivia, 6:30 p.m.; Mondays, karaoke, 5:30-9 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. Dec. 16, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Dec. 15-17, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday, Saturday; Dec. 22, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Dec. 16, Hot Copper Kettle, bluegrasss, Americana, folk, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Dec. 17, The Moonlight Drifters, with Bekkah McAlvage and Dave Brendlinger, folk, Americana, 8-10 p.m.; Dec. 18, The Lantern, storytelling, 7:30-9 p.m.; Dec. 24, Scott Knickerbocker, country blues, weird Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke for all ages, 8:30-11:30 a.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Joel Tefteller and Kenny The Wingman, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Dec. 15, Modern Prometheus Jazz Company, jazz, :30-7:30 p.m., upstairs; Dec. 16, The BS Project, originals, B-sides, reimagined classics, 5:30-7:30 p.m., upstairs; Dec. 22, Robbie DaCosta & Friends, rock, blues, rockabilly, 5:30-7:30 p.m., upstairs. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. Thursdays, trivia, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays. Robbie DaCosta & Co., rockabilly, blues, 6-8 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, Sundays, live music 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Dec. 16-17, Comedy Club, with opener Jonathan Flanagan and headliner Monica Nevi, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Dec. 15, Erika Flokoi, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 15, Retro Rodney, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 16, Mercy, blues, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 17, Rock Candy, classic rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec 21, Rogue Blues Society jam with Rogue Rage & Friends, 6-9 p.m; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, music, games, photo booth, raffle, midnight toast, $25 singles, $40 couples.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Dec. 16, Stand-up Comedy, with Jeremiah Coughlin, for 18 and older, 6:30-8 p.m., no cover, $20 suggested donation; Dec. 17, Shien On, Grateful Dead, Americana, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, bingo, 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6 p.m.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Dec. 16, Santa Costume Party, with DJ, prizes, give-aways, 7-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

HRL BREWERY & PUBBERY, 1100 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-499-6373. Dec. 15, Mr. Bee, indie rock, classic rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Dec. 16, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 17, Stand-up Comedy, with Jeremiah Coughlin, 8:30 p.m., no cover, suggested $20 donation; 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. Dec. 15, Tuffshed & John Johns, adult pop, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 16, Another Anthem, Something on the Wing, Hollowing, punk, rock, 8-11 p.m., $5 suggested, benefits ACCESS; Dec. 17, Creature, Fontela, Wes Light, electronic dance music, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5; Dec. 22, Naughty List Party, music by The Gadwells and Roger Lemstrom, raffle, 9 p.m.-midnight, raffle, benefit for Toys for Tots; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Bass House, black light dance party, with music by The HouseWife, Andre Fox, HuggAPuppy and Stara Being, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $11 advance, $15 door; Tuesdays, open mic and jam. 8 p.m.-midnight.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Dec. 17, Thor Polson, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, Americana Quartet, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Dec. 15, Dead AF, Grateful Dead covers, 9 p.m.-midnight, cover; Dec. 16, Casey & The Cutoffs, post grunge boogie, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Dec. 30, Dangerous Lee, rowdy rockabilly, and The John Dough Boys, punkabilly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Dec. 31, Moonbow, folk, jam, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Dec. 18, Johnny Rawls, Mississippi blues, soul, with Lisa Mann and Ben Rice, 2-6 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with karaoke, party favors, appetizers, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Jan. 1, New Year's Day Party, with open jam and potluck, 2-6 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Dec. 16, Skyler and the Skeemers, 9:30 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 23, The Totes Adorbs, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 31, Rushmore Party; Mondays, open mic, 8:30 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St

Ashland, 541-482-8572. Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Dec. 16, Ugly Sweater Party with Shania Twain Tribute, country, 9 p.m., $10.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, jam session, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

THE VINTAGE COFFEE HOUSE & SAKE BAR, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Dec. 16, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 17, Dirk Price Trio, rock, blues, 6-8:30 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Dec. 17, Mister Bee, indie rock, classic rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 18, Sip & Paint Pottery Party, 2-4 p.m., $25-$50.

WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ with karaoke, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Dec. 21, Steve Shine, 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 4, Craig Martin, 6-9 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Sundays, Jim Quinby, 5-7 p.m; Sundays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Dec. 18, Sonie & Jeff, variety, 3-6 p.m.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Dec.16, Holiday Winemakers Dinner, reservations Dec. 17, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m., no cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Dec. 16, Christina Hanks, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 408-203-3737. 408-373-6990. Dec. 16, Sip & Paint, 5-7 p.m., reservations.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 15, Danielle Kelly Duo, soul, R&B, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 17, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 18, Tim Church, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 21, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, swing, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 22, Jen Ambrose, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Dec. 17-18, Wine-O, wine-themed bingo, noon-5 p.m. No cover,

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Dec. 18, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Dec. 16, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Dec. 16, Jenni Abdo, guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 17, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Dec. 15, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 16, Shine, On, Grateful Dead Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Dec. 18, Jimmy Limo, smooth jazz, surf, reggae, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Dec. 22, Christmas cookie workshop, 6-8 p.m., $30, reservations.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Dec. 17, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m.; Dec. 18, Annie MacLeod, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m.; Dec. 22, Sip & Paint Pottery Party, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $40-$70, reservations required.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Dec. 15, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 18, Nick Garrett-Powell & Shae Celine, rock, pop, jazz, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve wine dinner, 7 p.m., call for cost and reservations.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Dec. 18, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 16, Saucy, rock, pop, funk, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Dec. 18, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 16, Greta Gardiner, 5:30-7:30 p[.m., no cover; Dec. 17, The Rogue Undergrounds, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; Dec. 21, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Dec. 17, Mercy Duo, blues, soul, rock, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Dec. 15, Steve Shine Band, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 16, Connor Reese. acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 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.

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-583-0123. Holiday music played by Music4Kids students on piano, violin, guitar, cello and ukulele, the Rogue Valley Kids Choir (12 and younger) and Celebration Singers (13 and older) perform; teachers provide prelude and intermission music. Suggested $5 donation per person at the door.

Jackson County

BENEFIT CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N.Mountain Ave., Ashland, unitingforukrainerv.org. Pianist violinist and Siskiyou Violins perform to benefit Ukrainian refugees in the Rogue Valley. Sold out.

HOLLY-DAYS, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 16, Holly Theatre,. 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org.North Medford High School Bands members perform holiday carols, Rogue Voices sing holiday music, outside the theater. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, 3 p.m. Dec. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900, repsingers.org. Art music, carols, traditional holiday favorites to celebrate the joy and beauty of the seadon. Tickets $15, $31, $36, $42 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

YOUTH SYMPHONY & YOUTH SYMPHONY ALUMNI, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Seasonal music. Tickets $10-$25.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 22, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music, Free. Repeats Jan. 19, Feb. 23.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Men's a cappella choir sings a variety of music. Tickets $62, $65, $68.

WINTER SOUNDWALK, daily through Jan. 6, downtown Ashland, rogueworldmusic.org. Stream an audio stream of music from around the world, along with a map, for a self-guided, interactive tour of visual installations of art. Free.

SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6-7, Jan. 13-14, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Next Stage Theater Company perform a mix of musical styles, with music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, Tickets $28 general, $10 ages 22 and younger.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"THE NUTCRACKER" BALLET, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 17, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker.org. Stillpoint Dance Studio presents classic holiday production. Tickets $12, $15, $20.

"A CHRISTMAS STORY," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 18, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. The story of a 9-year-old boy's quest for a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas, in the 1940s. Tickets $18.

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. $38 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

Jackson County

"CINDERELLA," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16-17, 3 p.m. Dec. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents new, contemporary Broadway adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein timeless musical. Tickets $25 general, $15 youth 22 and younger.

"NUNSENSE," 8 p.m. Dec. 16-17, 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-660-8810. The Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a show to raise money they need before the health inspector opens their freezers. Tickets $20 in person seating, $15 livestream.

"A CELTIC CHRISTMAS," 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Irish music, stories, songs, dance. Tickets 32, $35, $38 general, $22, $25, $28 ages 22 and younger.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," 1 and 8 p.m., various dates, through Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. The miserly Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by spirits of Christmas past, present and future. $29, $39, $43.

"MATILDA THE MUSICAL," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 31, plus 8 p.m. Dec. 20 and Dec. 28 (no show Dec. 25; Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 are 2 p.m. matinees), Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Inspired by Roald Dahl's novel, this story revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Tickets are $20-$38.

"IT'S CHRISTMAS, CAROL," 1:30 and 8 p.m., through Jan. 1, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Three ghosts take a woman on a musical journey to find the true meaning of Christmas. $35-$75.

"LITTLE WOMEN," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 1, plus Dec. 21, Dec. 28 (1:30 p.m. matinees Dec. 24, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1), Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Four sisters come of age during the American Civil War, in this Kate Hamill adaptation. Tickets $35 adults, $28 students and seniors.

"WHITE CHRISTMAS," 1:30 and 8 p.m., through Jan. 1, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Two song-and-dance couples stage a show to save an old lodge. $32, $42, $46.

DANCING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Jan. 16, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Turning Point Dance Studio dancers take the stage. Tickets $20.

Douglas County

"HUMBUG," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 16-18, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Upbeat, updated adaptation of Dickens' holiday classic, "A Christmas Carol." Tickets $15 adults, $10 children.

CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW, 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 18, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Dinner and a show of Christmas skits, sing-alongs, holiday fun, with audience participation. Tickets $69 adults, $30 children.

"A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS," 7 p.m. Dec. 19-21, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Live version of the animated Peanut television special. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: JINGLE JANGLE, 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 17, Music4Kids Music Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 1-7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $29 per child, $10 each additional sibling, advance reservations online.

Jackson County

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Exhibits and activities that encourage play and learning. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission $8 adults, $12 children.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Holiday Creations," one-of-a-kind ornaments and holiday gift items by gallery members, through December.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Membership Exhibit, work by museum members, through Dec. 17.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Roads Not Taken," work by gallery members, plus items suitable for holiday giving, through January; holiday open house, Dec. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Jackson County

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "The American West," photography by Doremus Scudder, through Dec. 31.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Christmas Holiday Shopping, gifts of local art, through Dec. 22; "Angels Show," through Dec. 26; woodwork by Chris Anderson, member arist of the month, through December. with an artist talk 6 p.m. Dec. 15.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Holiday Showcase," a diverse selection of work — ceramics, silk, jewelry, paintings, outdoor sculpture — through December, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444.

"Processing the Creative," artwork by Central Art employees, through Dec. 31; reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 16.

ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. "Winter's Welcome," new paintings — portraits, still life florals, abstract landscapes — by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Jay Gordon, Nicole Wasgatt, and Corey Kahn, through December.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Gallery Artists Gift Salon, paintings and sculptures suitable for holiday giving, through Dec. 31.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118."Signs and Symbols," annual members' exhibit, through Dec. 22; "Nature's Splendor," photographs by Ravindra C. Vasavada, through Jan. 13; new work by gallery members, through Jan. 13.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Members' Show," newest work by gallery members, through Dec. 23.

LITERARY

Josephine County

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 3, Ben Bones Room, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 10, Grants Pass restaurant, picbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.

Jackson County

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 16, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Anxious People" by Fredrik Backman. Free.

ROMANCE READER'S BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Dec. 19, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Chance of a Lifetime" by Jude Devereaux. Free.

FREE BOOKS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday, 1-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, through Dec. 31, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Fiction, nonfiction, movies, music, vinyl records. Free.

THE CENTRAL THEME: BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 3, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-32286, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading; free.

HOLIDAY

Josephine County

WILD WINTER WONDERLAND, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 16-18, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass. 541-476-0222. Holiday lights, Santa, animal ambassadors, treats. $20 adults, $18 seniors, $13 ages 5-12, $5 for kids under 5.

LAST-MINUTE GIFT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 17, Pavilion Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Gift items for sale. Free admission.

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS PAST, 1-4 p.m Dec. 17, Schmidt House Gazebo and Barn, 508 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5389, 541-479-7827. Tours of Schmidt House in its holiday finery, with information on Victorian Christmas traditions, visits with Father Christmas, cider and cookies, raffle, entertainment, Tours are $5 per person, free for children under 6.

SANTA & MRS. CLAUS, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 17, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Photo opportunities, bake sale. Free, bring nonperishable food items for the Josephine County Food Bank.

CHRISTMAS MOVIE NIGHT, 5 p.m. Dec. 17, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-936-2089, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," with Santa. concessions. Gates at 5 p.m., film at 6 p.m. Admission $5 per person, $15 per family.

Jackson County

WINTER WONDERLAND, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 15-17, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-890-0992, sohs.org. Self-guided walking tour of the farm aglow with holiday lights. Free.

CHRISTMAS ON A COVERED BRIDGE, noon-6 p.m. Dec. 17, McKee Bridge, McKee Bridge Road, Jacksonville, mckeebridge.org. Bake sale, gift shopping, caroling, performances, free hot beverages, festive decorations and lights, Santa and Mrs Claus pass out gifts to children 18 and younger.

A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 18, Beekman House Museum, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Costumed docents share Victorian origins of popular Christmas observances and traditions, stories of the Beekman family and Jacksonville holiday festivities in the last 1800s. Tours $10, adults, $5 children, reservations required. A Christmas bazaar is held ion the grounds the same days and times, admission to the bazaar is free.

HOLIDAYS AT HANLEY, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 26, Hanley House, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-890-0992, sohs.org. Tours of a historic farmhouse decorated for the holidays. Tickets $10 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger.

Douglas County

COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 17, across from MorningStar coffee house, Glendale, 541-450-1679. Kids can visit with Santa, eat treats and get a small gift., following the unofficial Christmas lights parade. Free.

Oregon coast

HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT SHORE ACRES, 4-9 p.m. daily, through Dec. 31, Shore Acres State Park, 89039 Cape Arago Highway, Charleston, 541-269-0215, shoreacres.net. Festival holiday lights and animated displays. Admission $5 per vehicle; advance online reservations only; get link at park website.

Portland area

ZOOLIGHTS, 4:3-8 p.m. daily, through Jan. 5 (except Dec. 25), Oregon Zoo, Portland, oregonzoo.org. Forests of lighted trees, life-size animal silhouettes, light-bedecked zoo train and a celebration of Oregon coast wildlife. Available for walk-thru and drive-thru; advance tickets required; $21-$29 for walk-thru, $65 for drive-thru; see website for details.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY, 6 p.m. Dec. 31, Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin. Dinner (6 p.m.) and music by Jim Lesher and the Western Express (8:15 p.m.). Tickets $35 per person, $60 per couple, music only is $10 per person.

Jackson County

FIRST FROST, 4-9 p.m. Dec. 17, Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-552-2258, ashland.or.us/icerink. Live music, figure skater performances.

NEW YEAR'S EVE BINGO, 5 p.m. Dec. 31, Rogue River Community Center, 132 Broadway, Rogue River, 541-582-0609. Doors open 5 p.m., dinner served 6 p.m., bingo starts 7 p.m., with $3,--- in cash and prizes. Tickets $50 at the door, includes dinner.

NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Music by The Sugarbeats, Cromulon, Ollie Darling, for ages 21 and older. $20 at the door.

CHALLENGE OF THE CHAMPIONS BULL RIDING, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 6-7, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. The 2022 tour finals. Admission $20 general in advance at cctbullriding.com, $25 at the gate.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Rekless Kompany, through Dec. 18; The Brothers Reed, Dec. 21-25; Eddy Ross Band, Dec. 28-30, Jan. 1; Code Red, Dec. 31; Back to the '90s New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Highway Bound, Jan. 4-9; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 7; Traditional Lion Dancers, Jan. 13; Gary Allan, Jan. 14; Warren G, Feb. 18; Quiet Riot, March 4.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Boogie Down New Year's Eve Disco Dance Party, Dec. 31; Winemakers Dinner, Jan. 11;

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. LeAnn Rimes — Joy: The Holiday Tour, Dec. 16-17; New Year's Eve bingo, Dec. 31; New Year's Eve Party with Red Light Romeos, Dec. 31; Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show, Jan. 13-14; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 20-21; Three Dog Night, Feb. 3-4; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Robert Burns Night Celebration, Feb. 4;

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209. Saucy, Dec. 30-Jan. 1.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Jesse Meade, Dec. 16-17; The Mighty Steelheads, Dec. 23; New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Comedy Night, Jan. 14.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. New Year's Eve Party, with Bloodline Band and DJ, Dec. 31.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. New Year's Eve Party with Hank Shreve Band, Dec. 31.