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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Nov. 10, Hog Wild, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Nov. 11, karaoke contest, 6:30 p.m. sign-ups,. 8 p.m. show, $5.

AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Nov. 11, Flat Patty, hard rock, 6-10 p.m., no cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Fridays, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Mondays and Tuesdays, bingo, 6 p.m., no cover.

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

FOOD STUDIO, 226 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0420. Thursdays, Larry Cavalier, jazz piano, vocals, 5-8 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.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head, acoustic guitar, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays-Sundays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Nov. 9, DJ Lion, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, Moonbow, folksy folk-rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 11, Steve and Nail Mary, rock, power punk, punk hard core, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. Nov. 3, Reopening Party, 6 p.m.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Nov. 9, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 16, A Band of Brothers, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Nov. 10, Ellipse, rock, pop, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Nov. 9, Angelic Noise, acoustic duo from Portland, 10 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 11, Latin Night with DJ Fluffy, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; Nov. 17, DJ Ryzohm & DJ Doctor CC, vinyl grooves, 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Nov. 30, Fun & Co., Grateful Dead jams, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Nov. 15, live music, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Nov. 17, 5-year anniversary celebration, with Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 5-7 p.m., and Gretchen Owens, country, folk, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Nov. 21, general trivia, 6 p.m., $5; Nov. 22, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop. 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 29, Cellarman Steve Hampton, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Nov. 9, Comedy Night, with Daniel Eachus and Erik Escobar, 7 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, open mic with Jay Barley, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Nov. 10-11, Comedy Night, with Daniel Eachus and Erik Escobar, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Nov. 14, Beer & Build Lego Competition, 6 p.m., $20; Nov. 15, classic cartoon trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5; Nov. 17, Wingin' It Hot Wings Challenge, 6 p.m., $30; Nov. 22, Gilmore Girls trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.


Jackson County

APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. Saturdays, open mic, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Nov. 9-10, Freeman, Mazzei & Jean, variety, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 7-10 p.m. Friday; Nov. 11, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 16, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 17, Mark Hill, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 24, Watson House, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Nov. 10, Dean's Funtime Band, funky jazz, 8:30-11:30 p.m., $10; Nov. 11, Bluebirds, Americana, pop, punk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Nov. 12, John Johns, variety, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Nov. 13, Drag Bingo, 7:30 p.m., $10; Sundays, Celtic jam. 2-5 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Nov. 11, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., $10; Nov. 18, Muskadine Blues Band, 5-7 p.m., $10; Nov. 25, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 5-7 p.m., $10.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-11 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. Nov. 10-11, Comedy Club, with opener Corbin McMaster and headliner Phil Johnson, 8-10 p.m., $15. Nov. 17-18, Comedy Club, with opener James Duhaime and headliner Omar Tarango, 8-10 p.m., $15.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Nov. 17, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 24, Jones, variety, 6-8 p.m.; No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Nov, 10, Actors, electronic post punk, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20 at eventbrite.com; Nov. 14, Girls Night Out, male revue. 8 p.m., $14.95-$69.95; Nov. 15, Simple Dreams, Linda Ronstadt tribute, $15, at eventbrite.com; Dec. 6, Rogue Blues Society jam with Duke Street, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.,m., no cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

HISTORIC ELKS LODGE, 202 Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031, bit.ly/launchthelodge. Dec. 2, Retro Dance Party with Danielle Kelly Soul Project, 7 p.m., $25 online.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Tuesdays, Conrad Rogue, guitar and harmonica, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Nov. 9, Litvar, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Nov. 10, Embers Through the Fog, Neon Chrome, Fantastic Flying, Foelschs, metal, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 11m Resonant 8, bass note, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Nov. 11, Thor Polson Jazz trio, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; Nov. 18, Malinka, world music, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 2, Keith Little & Friends, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 3, Janus Jazz Quartet, jazz, 4-6 p.m., $25.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Nov. 11, Electric Eel, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Nov. 15, Dangerous Lee & The John Dough Boys, punk bluegrass, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Dec. 11, The Meteors, 9 p.m.-midnight, Tuesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Wednesdays, open mic, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Nov. 15, J Brothers, rock, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 29, Jon Galfano, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 6, Barrel-Aged Troubadours, classic rock, country, folk, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Sundays, live music, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Nov. 11, Hununculi, 9 p.m.-midnight; Mondays open mic. 9-11 p.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.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Nov. 9, Terrapin Flyer, Grateful Dead-inspired jam band, 8 p.m.-midnight, $30. Nov. 11, Smokey The Groove, funk, rock, jazz from California, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Nov. 17, Grateful Getdown, Dead tribute, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Nov. 24, High Step Society, party jazz, & The Bouray, funk-fusion, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Nov. 12, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Fridays, DJ Gizmo, 8 p.m.-midnight; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Nov. 16, trivia, 6 p.m.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Nov. 12, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-7 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 17, The Rosebuds & Friends, 6-9 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Nov. 9, No Ordinary Love, variety, 3-6 p.m.; Nov. 12, David & Enoch, folk, pop, rock, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

BLOSSOM BARN CIDERY, 950 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-514-2347. Nov. 9, Harvest Dinner, 6 p.m., call for cost and reservations.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Nov. 10-11, Winemakers Dinner, 5:30 p.m., call for cost, reservations.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Nov. 10, Dave Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-8 p.m., no cover; Nov. 11, Harvest Winemakers Dinner, five-course meal with wine, 6:30-8 p.m., $85-$95.

TWO RIVERS VINEYARD AT DINSDALE FARM, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. Dec. 1, Wampus Cat, 2-4 p.m.

WOOLDRIDGE CREEK WINERY, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. Nov. 26, Dave Brendlinger, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Nov. 8, Yoga & Wine, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 11, Geary "The Legend" Hanley, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. Nov. 9, Cork & Craft Night, 6-8 p.m., $30; Nov. 17, Gastro-Vinaceous Rhapsody, dinner-wine pairing, 7-9 p.m., call for cost, reservations; Nov. 18, Comedy Bros, 7-9 p.m.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Nov. 9, Shae & Jenni, pop, jazz, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 10, Danielle Kelly Trio, soul, R&B, pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 11, Hot Copper Kettle, Americana, bluegrass, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 12, Charlee Prayers & The Doubledares, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 16, Tim Church, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 17, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Nov. 17, Jared Masters, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 24, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Nov. 10, Rogue Suspects Soul Revue, time TBA.; Nov. 11, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m.; Nov. 12, Holly Gleason & The Healers, urban folk, 2-4 p.m.; Nov. 18, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 19, J Brothers, rock, pop, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Nov. 9, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 10, Michael Kempf, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 11, Mark Thales, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; no cover; Nov. 16, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 17, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 18, Tatjana Juliette, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Nov. 12, John Ivey, variety, members only.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Dec. 7, Broceliande with Kevin Carr, Celtic, 7-9 p.m., $30, advance.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Nov. 11, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.; Nov. 12, Abigail Chase, variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Nov. 16, ornament workshop, 5-7 p.m., $45, reservations; Nov. 18, Liam O'Neil, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Nov. 11, Redwood Empire, rock, pop, R&B, 3-5 p.m. No cover. Nov. 18, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-6 p.m.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Nov. 9, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Nov. 10, Disney Drag Trivia, 6-9 p.m., $10 door; Nov. 12, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Nov. 10, Bill Scholer, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 12, Stardust Trio, swing, jazz, 3-5 p.m.; Nov. 17, Gary Dunsmoor, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 19, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Nov. 10, Mark Charles Hill, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 11, Watercolor & Wine, 1-3:30 p.m., $40, reservations; Nov. 11, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 12, Highway Bound, country, country rock, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Nov. 10, Daniel Nickels Band, country, Americana, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Nov. 12, Jack Hopfinger, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Nov. 17, Duke Street, vintage R&B, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Nov. 18-19, holiday bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Nov. 9, Bunco Night, 5 p.m.; Nov. 10, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m; Nov. 11, Steve Hopkins and Band of Brothers, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 14, Bunco Night, 5 p.m.; Nov. 15, Phoenix Sigalove. acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 17, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Nov. 11, Carla Bauer, rock, blues, 5-7p.m.; Nov. 18, Nick & Shae, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 25, Connor Reese, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 9, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic rock, blues, pop, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 16, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 30, Daniel Nickels Band, Americana, country, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Nov. 10, Bekkah McAlvage, acoustic folk, country, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

ALICIA VIANI TRIO, 6 p.m. Nov. 10, Blissful Being Wellness, 134 N.W. E St., Grants Pass, 541-301-6146. Instrumentalists Pete Kartsounes and Mark Karwan join Alicia Viani to perform folk originals with jazz, funk and classical instrumentation. Tickets $15-$25, sliding scale.

REB AND THE GOOD NEWS, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Funk, world, soul from Portland, with Family Mystic, funk, soul. jazz fusion, opening. Tickets $20 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door.

ROBERT CRAY BAND, 8 p.m. Nov. 12, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Funky, cool blues. Tickets $45, $55, $65, VIP package $155.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 28, 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; MASTERWORKS 3, 3 p.m. Nov. 12, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Bella Hristova joins the orchestra to perform works by Mazzoli, Ludwig, Bruch, Mozart. Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. Nov. 19, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. All-volunteer ensemble performs a piano concerto by Mozart, Star Wars music by John Williams, English dances by V. Williams, and Air and Rondo by Purcell. Free, donations welcome.

CHRISTMAS MUSIC, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Calvary Crossroads Church, 1051 S.E. M St., Grants Pass, 541-479-4334. An evening of Christmas caroling and special music led by the Fawcett family. Free.

KIDS KARAOKE, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 15, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Performance and prizes in three age groups: 5-10, 11-14, 15-19. Free; snacks for sale.

DAR WILLIAMS & AMY RAY BAND, 8 p.m. Jan. 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Indie alt-rock. Tick35, $45, $55.


Jackson County

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 9, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY; MASTERWORKS 3, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Bella Hristova joins the orchestra to perform works by Mazzoli, Ludwig, Bruch, Mozart. Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

VETERANS DAY CONCERT, 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Oakdale Middle School, 815 S. Oakdale, Medford. Southern Oregon Concert Band honors veterans with music of the eras, patriotic tunes. Free, by donation.

GRATEFUL AMERICANA BENEFIT BASH, 6 p.m. Nov. 11, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, bit.ly/socangrateful. Shine On plays Grateful Dead Americana and Mountaintop Sound plays Americana, folk music to benefit Southern Oregon Climate Action Now. Free, suggested $20 donation.

VIV & RILEY, 7-10 p.m. Nov. 11, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie roots. Tickets $25, free for 12 and younger.

RENE IZQUIERDO, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, guitarsociety, org. Classical guitar. Tickets $30, online.

JOHN CRAIGIE, 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.org. Americana, folk-soul, with Bella White, country, folk, opening, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $36.

AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR, 7 p.m. Nov. 15, First Baptist Church, 2004 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-482-3836. Children ages 10-12 perform popular children's music, traditional spiritual songs, African cultural pieces. Free, donations welcome.

TAKACS STRING QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154. chambermusicconcerts.org. Quartet performs works by Haydn, Beethoven and Nokuthula Nhwenyama. Tickets $49-$59, with discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail card holders.

A J LEE & BLUE SUMMIT, 7 p.m. Nov. 18, First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.org. Americana country, bluegrass, folk. Tickets $25.

SOU MUSIC ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. An array of SOU ensembles, chamber groups and soloists cover the spectrum of musical styles and genres. Free, in person and to livestream.

HIGH SCHOOL HONOR BAND, 1 p.m. Nov. 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Musicians from high school bands across the state perform, with guest Rhett Bender on Alto saxophone. Free, both in person and to livestream.

RANDOM RAB, 9 p.m. Nov. 19, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, livveatthearmory.com. Multi instrumentalist plays trip-hop, classical, Arabic, jazz and more, with guests DOS and LAPA, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door.

"SONGS OF THE WORKERS," 8 p.m. Nov. 24-25, 2 p.m. Nov. 26, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, randalltheatre.com. Familiar songs of the sea, the railroad, the rang , the factory floor.. Tickets $20 in person, $15 livestream.

SOU JAZZ BAND/SOU WIND ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Jazz band and wind ensemble perform. Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for full-time SOU students and faculty.

MUSIC OF SHAKESPEARE'S TIME, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 30, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, jcls.org. Musica Matrix, with Rebecca Bittner and Pat O'Scannell, play duets from Thomas Morley's "Ayres or Little Short Songs" on recorder and viola de gamba. Free.

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Students perform a variety of music, Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for full-time SOU students and faculty, free to livestream.

COMMUNITY SING-ALONG, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St.,, Central Point, 541-664-3228, jcls.org. Sing along to a musical. Free.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES: GARRICK OHLSSON, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. World-renowned pianist performs works by Beethoven, Bach and Schubert. Tickets $30-$35.

ROGUE VOICES AND SOUTHERN OREGON SOUND, 2 p.m. Dec. 2, First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford, 541-450-9352, roguevoices.com. A cappella vocal ensemble joins with Crater High School's Scenic "Spectacular" Choir to present songs of the season. Tickets $20 adults, $10 students.

AMERICAN BRASS QUINTET, 3 p.m. Dec. 2, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. varied program of music from the Renaissance through contemporary composers. Tickets $39-$49, with discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

AFTERNOON TEA AND CELLO, 4 p.m. Dec. 3, Lovejoy's Tea Room, 96 N. Main St., #201, Ashland, lovejoystearoom-ashland.com. Afternoon tea service with classical and season music by Michal Palzewicz. $65, reservations.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 14, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.

REBIRTH NEW YEAR'S EVE, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, livveatthearmory.com. Music by Indubious, Free Creatures and Sugarbeats, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $45.


Douglas County

VETERANS DAY CONCERT, 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. The UCC Symphonic Band and Roseburg Concert Chorale perform patriots favorites and traditional selections. Admission, $15 general, $10 seniors, cash at the door, free for veterans and students.

UMPQUA CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AND UCC CHAMBER. CHOIR, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Showcase of choral and orchestra selections. Admission, $15 general, $10 seniors, cash at the door, free for veterans and students.

"MESSIAH," 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Roseburg Concert Chorale and Umpqua Chamber Orchestra perform Handel's iconic work. Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for students; cash at the door.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

COMEDY MENTALIST PETER ANTONIOU, 8 p.m. Dec. 1, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, Stand-up comedy and mind reading. Tickets $25.

"NUNCRACKERS: A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1-30, plus Dec. 7 (no show Dec. 24), Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. The first TV special taped in the convent basement by some very entertaining nuns. Tickets $20; Dec. 7 is pay-what-you-can night.


Jackson County

"THE WOLVES," 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Nov. 12, Nov. 19, 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17, Main Stage Theatre, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. During a pre-game warm-up, members of a high school girl's soccer team discuss everything from genocide and global politics to social gossip, their changing bodies and anxiety about life. Tickets $25 general, $20 for seniors.

NUTCRACKER — MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET, 3 and 7 p.m. Nov. 12, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. International ensemble and larger-than-life puppets present classic holiday story. Tickets $42, $45, $48 general, $30, $33, $36 youth.

"SPOTLIGHT ON THE BRITISH INVASION, 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 12, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250. Music of The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Herman's Hermits, Manfred Mann, Donovan, the Kinks, the Yardbirds and others. Tickets $33-$36.

"CHRISTMAS AT THE PRIME RIB PLAYHOUSE," 8 p.m., Wednesdays, Thursdays Fridays, select Wednesdays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and select Sundays,1 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 17-Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Holiday show is a backstage farce with music. Tickets $29, $39, $43, $49.

speak the speech — SHAKESPEARE open mic, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 19, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, jcls.org. Read or recite your favorite Shakespearean sonnet, monologue or soliloquy with other Shakespeare lovers. Free.

"WELCOME TO GRAVESTONE: A WILD WEST MURDER MYSTERY," 6 p.m. Nov. 19, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, randalltheatre.com. Mystery dinner theater. Tickets $50, includes buffet and one drink voucher.

"THE WIZARD OF OZ," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24-25, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Dec. 7-9, Dec. 14-16, Dec. 19-23, Dec. 27-30, 2 p.m. Nov. 26, Dec. 2-3, Dec. 10, Dec. 17, Dec. 24, Dec. 31, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250. A journey down the yellow brick road to a magical world of munchkins and monkeys, a wizard and witches. Tickets $35-$40

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24-25, Nov. 30-Dec. 2, Dec. 7-9, Dec. 14-16, Dec. 20-22, Dec. 28-29, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 26-Dec. 31, plus Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A new stage version of the Charles Dickens classic story of greed, ghosts and redemption, with just five actors. Tickets $35 adults, $28 seniors and students.

"NOT THE SAME OLD CHRISTMAS CAROL," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1-17, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, randalltheatre.com. New adaptation of a timeless classic. Tickets $20 in person, $15 livestream.


Douglas County

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," 7 p.m. Nov. 29-30, 7 p.m., Dec. 1, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 2, 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Centerstage Theater, Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4600. In 1958, a Los Angeles radio station puts on Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, cash at the door, free for students.


"CHRISTMAS CRISIS AT MISTLETOE MESA," 6 p.m. Dec. 8-9, Dec. 15-16, 5 P.M. Dec. 10, Dec. 17, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Holiday comedy melodrama. With dinner, $55-$60 for adults, $30 for children without dinner, but with salads and dessert, $30.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

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; 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, noon-5 p.m. Sundays Admission $8 adults, $12 children.


ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1, downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late. Free.

BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Artwork by Charles Churchill and Miri Admoni, through Nov. 15.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Holidays Creations," one-of-a-kind ornaments by gallery members, through Dec. 23, plus other work by gallery members, ongoing.

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 LIBRARY, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. "World War I and America," a panel exhibit about life on the homefront and at war through documents, posters and photos, through Dec. 2. Free

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "On the Edge: Living the Anthropocene," work about climate change by Skagit County, Washington artists Ann Chadwick and Natalie Niblack, in the main gallery, display about Dia de los Muertos by community members in the Community Gallery, through Nov. 10; Museum Membership Exhibit, work by museum members in a variety of media and styles, Nov. 17-Dec. 21.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Intersections," work by gallery members, through Jan. 20.


Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 1, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, ongoing.

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Feathers and Fractals," work exploring the beauty of nature and the intricate patterns in mathematics by Lucas Kremer, through Nov. 27.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Contemporary western art by Spence Platt, and Showcase of Gifts, work by gallery members suitable for gifting, through November.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Gallery Artists Highlights, a diverse selection of artwork by gallery members, through Dec. 15.

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. Renderings of rock, boulders, cliffs and water by Susan Nahabedian, through November.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "A Retrospective," illustrations by Paula Fong, through November.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. Work by SOU art students — Zoe Lockhart, Akasha Morgan, Carli Lambert, Zoe Campbell, Jayn Bernard — and guest artist Jessica Lee Findleton, through Nov. 25.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Whimsical yet allegorical paintings by Lindy Kehoe, Nov. 17-Dec. 8; reception 5-8 p.m. Nov. 17.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Bright and vivacious art of Deanne St. Martin, through November.

ENCLAVE STUDIOS, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Work by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Jay Gordon, Nicole Wasgatt, and Corey Kahn, ongoing.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Fiber work by about 30 artists, ongoing.

GAMBREL GALLERY, 1980 E. Main St., Ashland. "Currency War," mixed media work by Jerryck 'J.Roc' Murrey, through November.

HANNON LIBRARY, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Stairs in the Staircase," an exhibit off 21 ceramic sculptures by SOU students and sculptural work by 32 recent SOU alumni, opens Nov. 17 with reception from 4-6 p.m.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Provocative paintings that explore the history of plants by Olga Volchkova and vegan taxidermy sculptures by Marjorie Taylor, through November.

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

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Dream and diaphanous watercolors by Sharon Wesner, through November.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Turtle Wisdom," prints of Betty LaDuke's carved and painted work, exploring human themes, through November.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Blacktail Handmade Holiday Bazaar, 3-8 p.m. Nov. 25.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Art About Agriculture," Oregon State University touring exhibit, through Nov. 10; "Arbordermis," photography by Vivian McAleavey, through Dec. 1; new work by gallery members, through Dec. 21.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Intuitive Nature: Geometric Roots & Organic Foundations," abstract, contemporary paintings and sculpture by eight artists, through Dec. 9.

SISKIYOU GALLERY HOUSE, 2475 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 231-499-4274. Watercolors by Douglas Racich, acrylics by Moira Racich, hand-painted silk by Joy Light, pen and ink illustrations by Jimmy Linenberger, hand-beaded earrings by Hannah B, ongoing.


Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Members' Exhibit, nonjuried exhibition of work in a variety of styles and media, through Dec. 22.

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "The Shape of Connection," wood and metal; work by various artists, through Nov. 29.


LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Nov. 10, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Nov. 14, 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. Nov. 14, 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.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB; ALL THEMES, 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier.

UTHOR TALK — JENNIFER SHERMAN ROBERTS, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Grants Pass branch Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-4710571. Author of "The Village Healers Book of Cures" talks about her latest novel, followed by a book signing, 2-4 p.m. at Oregon Books & Games. Free.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB; FANTASY/PARANORMAL ROMANCE, 2:15 p.m. Nov. 18, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "A Touch of Darkness" by Scarlett St. Clair.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 5, Ben Bones Room, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

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

OPEN CUPBOARDS BOOK SALE, 12:30-3 p.m. Nov. 9, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Sale of new and gently used books, CDs and more.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 9, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion groups reads "The Monsters We Defy" by Leslye Penelope. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — THOMAS DODSON, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 9, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6816. Author of the short story collection "No Use Pretending" reads from his work, Free, in person and livestream at hanlib.sou.edu/friends.

AUTHOR TALK — GREG KING, 7 p.m. Nov. 10, Bloomsbury Books 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "The Ghost Forest: Racists, Radicals and Real Estate in the California Redwoods" discusses the history of redwood logging and protection efforts,. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — REBECCA GABRIEL, 7 p.m. Nov. 11, Bloomsbury Books 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of Appearances," talks about her portrait work. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — JENNIFER SHERMAN ROBERTS, 7 p.m. Nov. 13, Bloomsbury Books 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "The Village Healer's Book of Cures," discusses her new novel. Free.

BARRY KRAFT EXPLORES THE FIRST FOLIO, 4-5 p.m. Nov. 14, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, jcls.org. Discussion of the first collected edition of William Shakespeare's work, published in 1623. Free.

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6 p.m. Nov. 14, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., and online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group. Free.

OPEN CUPBOARDS BOOK SALE, 12:30-3 p.m. Nov. 16, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Sale of new and gently used books, CDs and more.

AUTHOR TALK VIEWING PARTY — JOY HARJO, 1-2 p.m. Nov. 16, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Author spkeaks on the big screen. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 16, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Glass Hotel" by Emily St. John Mandel. Free.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 17, Central Point Library,, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. New and gently used books, CDs and more.

AUTHOR TALK — PAUL KOBERSTEIN, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Bloomsbury Books 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Canopy of Titans: The Life and Times of the Great North American Temperate Rainforest" discusses his nonfiction work. Free.

TEA TIME TUESDAY BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group ereads "Graceling" by Kristin Cashore.

AUTHOR TALK VIEWING PARTY — NAOMI ALDERMAN, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 30, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Author spkeaks on the big screen. Free.

LIT LOVERS BOOK CLUB, 3-5 p.m. Dec. 1, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. Free.

BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 5, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. Free.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 5, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book group discusses "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig. Free.

AUTHOR TALK VIEWING PARTY — VICTORIA AVEYARD, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 5, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Author spkeaks on the big screen. Free,

BANNED BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson. Free.

AUTHOR TALK VIEWING PARTY — STEPHANIE LAND, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 12, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Author spkeaks on the big screen. Free,


FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

NATIVE HERITAGE MONTH FESTIVAL, 1-8 p.m. Nov. 11, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. Celebration of Native American heritage includes words by Takelma elders, drumming, Native-made movies, activities and workshops, dinner, spoken word poetry, local youth art, art, culture and dance presentations. $20, includes dinner; free for veterans, Native students and families.


HOLIDAY

Josephine County

HOLIDAY GIFT & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 19, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-660-4772. Vendors offer a variety of arts and crafts, gift and food items. Chocolate eating contest at 2 p.m. both days. Free admission.

THANKSGIVING DESSERT AUCTION, noon-1 p.m. Nov. 21, Grants Pass Golf Club, 230 Espy Road, Grants Pass, 541-761-0063. Donate your signature dessert — homemade or store-bought — to auction or come bid on a dessert for your Thanksgiving table. Benefits Josephine County Republican Women's Club.

NUTCRACKER SWEET TEA, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 25, Wolf Creek Inn,m 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Tea party with characters from "the Nutcracker Ballet," plus photo opps, raffle. Two seatings. Tickets $40 adults, $25 ages 8 and younger.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — VIRTUAL SILENT AUCTION, 9 a.m. Nov. 28-7 p.m. Dec. 3, online, roguewinterfest.org. Bid online for unique experiences and items while supporting mental health services in the region.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — GALA AND AUCTION, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1, Evergreen's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, roguewinterfest.org. Dinner, wine, music, live auction of trees and artwork. Sold out.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — WEEKEND HOLIDAY EVENTS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 2-3, Evergreen's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, roguewinterfest.org. Holiday tree displays with Santa and Mrs. Claus and holiday music. Admission $5 per person, $25 for a group of six; at the door only.


Jackson County

HOLIDAY MARKET, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 10-11, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. More than 200 booths with artisan and craft vendors for holiday shopping. Free admission.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Nov. 25, then Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 2-17, Beekman House Museum 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Costumed docents lead tours through 1870s residence, sharing Victorian origins on popular Christmas traditions. Admission $10 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger, reservations recommended.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, 5 p.m. Nov. 24, downtown Ashland. The grand illumination of holiday lights throughout town. Free.


Douglas County

25TH ANNUAL PIE AUCTION & RAFFLE, 6:30 p.m . Nov. 21, Glendale Elementary School, 100 Pacific Ave., Glendale. Baked goods auctioned off in time for Thanksgiving dinner, plus raffle drawings. Proceeds benefit Cow Creek Valley Community Association.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 1-2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Dounglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. Artisan, craft, food, gift vendors. Admission $5, or $4 with canned food donation, free for 12 and younger.


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.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKE 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 11 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.

HOT COCOA & SHOP, 9 a.m. -3 p.m. Nov. 11, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-218-5097. Local vendors show and sell their wares. Free admission, children's activities and free cocoa, while it lasts.

LOCAL CREATOR'S MARKET, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 18,Wild River Pub, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Local small businesses, crafters, artisans and creatives showcase their wares. Admission is free.

FREE FISHING DAYS, Nov. 24-25, throughout Oregon, myodfw.com. Anglers can fish, crab or clam with no license; bag limits and other regulations still apply.


Jackson County

AUTUMN GOOD FOOD FESTIVAL, 3-6 p.m. Nov. 10, Medford Food Co-op, 945 S. Riverside Ave., Medford, 541-779-2667. Local vendors with free food and beverage tastings, live music. Free; donations of hygiene and shelf-stable foods for the Maslow Project,

FALL FILM SERIES; DAY TWO, 6 p.m. Nov. 16, Science Lecture Hall Room 151, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-488-5789, kswild.org. Showing of "Sisters in Arms" with online Q&A with activist Julia Butterfly Hill. Tickets $20, free for SOU students and faculty.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 17, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.

HISTORY PROGRAM, noon Dec. 6, Medford Library, 203 S. Central Ave., Medford; noon Dec. 13, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980, jcls.org. "The Mayor's Gift: The Enduring Legacy of Clarence Meeker," the 12th program in a monthly, year-long "Windows in time" history lecture series. Free.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Schwing, Nov. 8-11; DJ Trivia, Sundays in December; "Rocky Horror Picture Show," Nov. 11 (sold out); The Brothers Reed, Nov. 15-18; Littletown, Nov. 22-25; Saucy, Nov. 29-Dec. 2; 24K Gold New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 13; Megan Moroney, Jan. 19.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. The Price is Right Live, Dec. 8; "I Love the 90s," Feb. 16.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Tesla, Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 17-18; UO/OSU Civil War game, Nov. 24; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 15-16; Sawyer Brown, Dec. 16; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin Nights DJ, Sundays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 295, Nov. 11; Premier Boxing Champions, Nov. 25.

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

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


Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. The Mighty Steelheads, Nov. 10-11; GTO, Nov. 11; Mike Powell, Nov. 17-18; Comedy Night, Nov. 18; Jesse Meade, Nov. 24-25; Josh Heinrichs, Nov. 25; Steve Berg, Dec. 1-2; The Mighty Steelheads, Dec. 8-9; Steve Nelson, Dec. 15-16; Jesse Meade, Dec. 22-23; Robert Tiernan, Dec. 29-30.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin tribute, Nov, 25.

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


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