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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Dance Party with Brass Alibi, classic rock, blues, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 23, Dos Tacos, alt funk rock, and Disincorporated, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 24, Pandora Band, classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 30, DJ Lion-O, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with DJ Misbelief and others, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Dec. 23, Tim Wallace and Michelle LeComte, ,jazzy, bluesy Christmas music, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. 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. 28, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 31, Kid-Friendly New Year's Eve Party, with Broadway Phil & The Shouters, rock, blues, 6-9 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Dec. 22, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover. Dec. 23. The Lynx, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 29, Tim & Dennis Mitchell, soft rock, easy listening, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 30, Dave Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 31, Cover 3, adult contemporary, Motown classics, modern R&B, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Dec. 24, Scott Knickerbocker, country blues, weird Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 7, FiddlerQuest, kids' Celtic jam, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke for all ages, 8:30-11:30 p.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. 22, Robbie DaCosta & Friends, rock, blues, rockabilly, 5:30-7:30 p.m., upstairs; Dec. 29, Modern Prometheus Jazz Company, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 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.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Dec. 29, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Fridays, live music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 30, Jen Ambrose, acoustic blues, Americana, rock, soul, jazz, 6-8 p.m.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 22, Kellen Rapp, acoustic variety, 6-8 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. Tuesdays, bingo, 6 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6 p.m.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. 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. 22, Naughty List Party, music by The Gadwells and Roger Lemstrom, 9 p.m.-midnight, raffle, benefit for Toys for Tots; Dec. 23, Hip Hop Holiday Social, with Galxsee, Statement, Courtuer, Ears Mysterious, Jah-Rome, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; 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.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. 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; Jan. 6, Smokey The Groove, goodtiime dance band, 9 p.m .-midnight; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. 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. 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.

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. 23, Jeff Pevar Trio, rock, blues, funk, 6-8:30 p.m., $20-$40 band donation suggested.

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. 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

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Dec. 30, Trevor Hanks, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 22, Jen Ambrose, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 23, Bekkah McAlvage, country, folk, Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 28, The Shabby Guys, rock, pop, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 29, Jon Galfano, soft rock, easy listening, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 30, Stardust Trio, jazz, swing, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 31, Danielle Kelly Duo, jazz, soul, R&B, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Dec. 23, Jenni and Ian Abdo, keyboards and violin, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Dec. 22, Christmas cookie workshop, 6-8 p.m., $30, reservations

INAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Dec. 22, Sip & Paint Pottery Party, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $40-$70, reservations; Dec. 31, Dave Cahalan, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve wine dinner, 7 p.m., call for cost and reservations; Jan. 1, Nathaniel Johnson, acoustic folk, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Dec. 23, Santa Con, live music, Christmas attire encouraged, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 23, Deluxe, classic rock, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Dec. 30, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 23, David Cahalan, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 28, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5.


MUSIC

Josephine County

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, noon-3 p.m. Jan. 7, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-779-8145, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages.; lunch will be for sale as a fundraiser for the club. Admission by donation.

SAM GRISMAN PROJECT, 8 p.m. Jan. 18, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Acoustic Americana, for all ages. Tickets $20.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 19, 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.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Jan. 22, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6401. Guest violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky joins the orchestra to perform Violin Concerto No. 1 by Shostakovich, plus Borodin's Symphony No. 2. Tickets $28, $38, $43, $48, $58.

JUDY CARMICHAEL, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Stride and string piano and vocals. Season tickets (five concerts) are $75 adults, $10 students; call for single ticket availability.


Jackson County

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.

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. Jan. 15, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Ashland, jeffersonbaroque.org. Showcase concert features chamber music of Maddalena Sirmen. Tickets $20, by credit card and PayPal only.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 Jan. 20, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6401. Guest violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky joins the orchestra to perform Violin Concerto No. 1 by Shostakovich, plus Borodin's Symphony No. 2. Tickets $28, $38, $43, $48, $58.

SHAWN COLVIN, MARC COHN & SARAH JAROSZ, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Singer-songwriters perform folk, country, pop. Tickets $52, $55, $58.

THE DOVER QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 3 p.m. Jan. 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Friday concert features music by Schnittke, Still and Mendelssohn; Saturday concert features music by Haydn, Amy Beach, Dvorak. Tickets $36-$45 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

DIRTWIRE, 8 p.m. Jan. 27, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Swamptronic experimental music. Ticket information not available.

RECYCLED PERCUSSION, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Interactive junk ro with non-traditional instruments. Tickets $32, $35, $38 general, $22, $25, $28 ages 22 and younger.

LIVE FROM LAUREL CANYON, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Songs and stories of American folk rock. Tickets $32, $35, $38.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Pasquale Iannone performs. Tickets $25 in person, $20 per household for livestream.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

STEVE-O, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Comedy. Sold out.

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

"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. 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.

"FOR THE LOVE OF SHAKESPEARE," 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4, Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, roguevalleyshakespeare.com. Dinner theater features some of The Bard's most famous stage couples and lovers. Tickets $89, includes the selection of one of three entrees.

"THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG," 8 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays and select Mondays and Tuesdays,, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays.1 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 3-April 2, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A 1920s whodunit features a show within a show. $29, $39, $43.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: SHAKIN' OFF THOSE WINTER BLUES, 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 21, 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.

STORYTIMES, a listing of all area storytimes now can be found on the third weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.


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.

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.


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 Jan. 1; woodwork by Chris Anderson, through December.

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.

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.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. 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. Gallery Artists Gift Salon, paintings and sculptures suitable for holiday giving, through Dec. 31.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118."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.

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Only the Lonely," work by Jason Cytacki, Jan. 9-Fen. 9.


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

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.

I'M WITH THE BANNED, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 4, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" by Jesse Andrews. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: NAMINA FORNA, noon-1 p.m. Jan. 7, online through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-8690. Author of "The Gilded Ones" talks about the second installment of the series, "The Merciless Ones." Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

BRINE, BREW & BARREL FESTIVAL, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 13- 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 14, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-631-2004, oregonfermentationfest.com.

Celebration of the culinary tradition of fermented food products with vendors, workshops and demonstrations, family activities and special events. Admission to the Jan. 15 expo is $20, free for 12 and younger; the opening BrewBash is $65; the closing Bloody Mary Brunch Buffet is $74 for table of two, $148 for table of four.


Oregon coast

FLORENCE WINTER MUSIC FESTIVAL, Jan. 27-29, Florence Event Center, Florence, 541-991-8811, wintermusicfestival.org. Bluegrass, new and traditional folk and Americana by 12 bands over three days, plus a documentary movie, workshops, open mic, jam sessions. Tickets $149 for all three days, $75 for Friday and Sunday, $119 for Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday; $35-$50 for single performances.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

DANCES, a listing of all area dances now can be found on the first weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

GAMES, a listing of all area game groups now can be found on the second weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

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.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 7, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.


Jackson County

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.

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.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 15, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.


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, 4:30-8 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.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. The Brothers Reed, through Dec. 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; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 12; Warren G, Feb. 18; Quiet Riot, March 4; Gary Allan, May 6.


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. 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; George Thorogood & The Destroyers, March 17-18; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Robert Burns Night Celebration, Feb. 4; South Coast Clambake Music Festival, March 10-12.

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, California, 707-464-1020. The Mighty Steelheads, Dec. 23; New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Richie Ramone, Jan. 7; Comedy Night, Jan. 14.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, California, 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.


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