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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, champagne toast, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10 advance, $15 door; Mondays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, bingo, 7 p.m., no cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Dec. 31, DJ dance music, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Fridays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 6:30-11 p.m. No cover.

DIS'BAR N GRILL, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with karoke, 7 p.m.-midnight. 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. Jan. 7, SugarBeats, funk/bass crossover, 8-11 p.m., $18 advance at eventbrite.com, $20 door, if available; 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.-1 a.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. 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.; Jan. 6, Tigers on Opium, psychedelic punk, and Dos Tacos, grunge rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Jan. 5, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Dec. 30, Guppy, variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Dec. 29, Fun & Company, Grateful Dead covers, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with DJ Fluffy, 10 p.m.-2 a.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. 31, kid-friendly New Year's Eve party, with Broadway Phil & The Shouters, rock, blues, 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 4, Starvation Heights Duo, adult contemporary, pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Jan. 12, Comedy Night, with Dave Menacrelli and Eric Cole, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Jan. 4, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $10 buy-in per person for prizes or free with no prizes; Jan. 5, open mic with Mike Brons, 5-8 p.m., no cover; Jan. 13-14, Comedy Night, with Dave Menacrelli and Eric Cole, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only.

Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. 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. 30, South Fork Four, classic rock of the 1960s-1980s from Myrtle Point, 8:30-11 p.m. $10; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with DJ Ruku$, party games, party favors, midnight toast, balloon drop, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $15; 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. 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.

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. 30, Comedy Club, with opener Dylan Jenkins and headliner Todd Armstrong, 8-10 p.m., $15.

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. Dec. 30, Jen Ambrose, acoustic blues, Americana, rock, soul, jazz, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, music by Hog Wild, games, photo booth, raffle, midnight toast, $25 singles, $40 couples upstairs by reservation, no cover downstairs, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Jan. 4, Rogue Blues Society jam with Bill Sholer, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Jan. 19, The Campfire Show, stand-up comedy and acoustic country music with James Blame and James Manning The 3rd, 7 p.m., $15 advance at eventbrite.com, $20 door.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with DJ music, giveaways and prizes, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. 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, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Jan. 7, Anna S, classical piano, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Dec. 29, Ashland All-Stars, rock, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; 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, goodtime dance band, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Jan. 7, Elk Witch, stoner rock, with Tigers on Opium, psychedelic punk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; 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 with Fireball jam band and potluck, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Dec. 31, Rushmore Party; Mondays, open mic, 8:30 p.m.; Jan. 5, Actual Wolf, acoustic 9 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. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with DJ Poppa, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $20.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Jan. 5, Stand-Up Comedy with Gabriel Rutledge, 8 p.m., $15 singles, $25 couples. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Jan. 4, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 8, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.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.

WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Dec, 31, New Year's Eve Karaoke Party, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Fridays, 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

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Jan. 20, Sip & Paint, 6-8 p.m., $50, reservations; Jan. 21, wreath-making class, 1-3 p.m., $55, reservations.

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. 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.; Jan. 4, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 5, Tim Church, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Jan. 6, Jeff Kloetzel, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Dec. 31, Dave Cahalan, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m.; Jan. 7, Daniel Nickels Band, folk rock, 3-6 p.m.; Jan. 8, Dave Cahalan, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

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, blues, jazz, rock, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Dec. 30, Anne Kelly and Mark Ross, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 31, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 30, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Jan. 6, TC & The Reactions, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Jan. 8, Sly/Lee Duo, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 30, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Dec. 30, End of Year Dinner, 5 p.m., $22, reservations; Jan. 7, The Kind, classic rock, blues, folk, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

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, with lunch for sale as a fundraiser for the Grange. 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.

Jackson County

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. Sold out.

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, 3 p.m. Jan. 8, 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.

SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. Jan. 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, socband.org. "Snow Day Celebration" program includes music focused on a winter theme, plus highlights from The Nutcracker and a sing-along medley of carols. Admission is free, donations accepted at the door.

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.

RECYCLED PERCUSSION, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, 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.

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.

Northern California

ALICE DI MICELE, 7 p.m. Feb. 10, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Acoustic groove. $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. See website for five-concert season tickets.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

NEW YEAR'S EVE MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER, 6 p.m. Dec. 31, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater, with extended menu, special treats, mocktails and prizes. $50 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

STEVE-O, 7 p.m., Jan. 25, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Comedy for age 18 and older. Tickets $45, $59 general, $169 VIP; Jan. 27 shows both sold out.

Jackson County

"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. Dec. 29-30, 2 p.m. Dec. 31, 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. Dec. 29-30, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 31-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 $15-$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.

LOVE IS FUNNY — VALENTINE'S DAY COMEDY SHOW, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stand-up comedians Andrew Rivers, Carl Lee and Morgan Anderson. Tickets $20, $25, $30, $35.

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.

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.

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

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 Jan. 14. "Full Circle," work by gallery artists, Jan. 29-March; opening reception 2-4 p.m., with live music, snacks, refreshments.

Jackson County

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "The American West," photography by Doremus Scudder, through Dec. 31; mixed media work by Shelli Walters, Jan. 2-31.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Work about winter by gallery members, through December, and "Zero-G Humanity," experimental paintings by Karl Brake, through Jan. 23.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Angels Show," through Jan. 1; woodwork by artisan Chris Anderson, through December; "Naked Art," artwork with no mats or frames, plus bold vibrant art by Brenda Mills Brannan, Jan. 6-31.

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.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective. com. Woven rugs and wall hangings on a Navajo loom by Kathleen Coolidge, through January, plus work by about 30 artists, including sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering and felting, collage, painting, printing, stenciling, beading and assemblage pieces, ongoing.

GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Gifts by the Gifted," work of gallery members, through December.

GAMBREL GALLERY, 1980 E. Main St., Ashland. "Fire Heart Racer," geometric and abstract paintings by Scott Malbaurn, through January, plus work by contemporary artists, ongoing.

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

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Work by Denise Kester, 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.

LITERARY

Josephine County

STORYTELLING, 1 p.m. Dec. 31, Illinois valley branch library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction. Storyteller Georgia Churchill shares family-friendly tales. Free.

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.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 10, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-218-5330, 541-479-5948. (Use door between the cleaners and the church). Writers share samples of their latest writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.

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.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 13, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.

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, 1-7 p.m. Dec. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 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.

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6:10 p.m. Jan. 10, online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Lost Queen" by Signe Pike. Free.

ROMANCE READER'S BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Jan. 16, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Grace Under Fire" by Julie Garwood. 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. A 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 and 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

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.

BLACK & GOLD NEW YEAR'S EVE COCKTAIL SOIREE, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 31, River's Edge, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Music by Scott Head, champagne, holiday basket raffle. Tickets $25.

RETURN OF THE KOOL-AID NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, notacultproductions.com. Formal, ticketed event, with music by DJ Obermeister, SkyDance, Third Seven, Knotty Productions and other artists. Black and white attire encouraged. Tickets $35, includes champagne toast at midnight.

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

NOON YEAR'S EVE PARTY, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 31, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Family gathering with make-your-own party hats, STEM activities, egg drop challenge, DJ music, balloon drops. $10.50-$12.50.

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 DJ set, Cromulon, Diamond in a Lotus, Ollie Darlin', 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.

HISTORY PROGRAM, noon Jan. 11 Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980, jcls.org. "Wayward Girls of the Rogue Valley," the first program in a monthly, year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Jan. 14, 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.

Douglas County

CHALLENGE OF THE CHAMPIONS BULL RIDING, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-580-8901. Admission $20 general, free for 5 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, 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. Eddy Ross Band, Dec. 29-30, Jan. 1; Code Red, Dec. 31; Back to the '90s New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31 (sold out); 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. UFC 283, Jan. 21; 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, Calif., 707-464-1020. New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Richie Ramone, Jan. 7; 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.