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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Nov. 17, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight. 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. 16, Open Mic Comedy, sign-ups 8:30 p.m., show 9 p.m.; Nov. 17, Shadow Fashion, with Night Rivals, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 18, Drag Delights, extravagant entertainment, costumes, dance party, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. 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. 16, A Band of Brothers, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 30, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Nov. 17, Tim Wallace and Michelle LeComte, jazz, pop, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover. Nov. 24, Anwyn and George Leverett, Celtic, folk, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. 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. 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. 19, Beer & Yoga, 10:45 a.m., $20; 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; Dec. 5, Friends trivia, 6 p.m., $5; Dec. 13, live music, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. an. 11, Comedy Night, 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. 17, Wingin' It Hot Wings Challenge, 6 p.m., $30; Nov. 18, Ladies' PJ Night, DJ music, 7 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Nov. 19, Local Creators' Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Nov. 22, Gilmore Girls trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5; Nov. 24, Pub Turkey Tourney, relays and games, 6-9 p.m., $10 entry fee; Nov. 29, 1970s music trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5; Dec. 6, Jim Carrey movies trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5; Dec. 13, modern Disney movie trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5; Dec. 20, Christmas movie trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5; Dec. 27, general trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5; Jan. 12-13, Comedy Night, for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com.

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. 16, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 17, Mark Hill, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 18, Watson House, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 24, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 7-11 p.m.; Nov. 25, Rock-n-Ebnother, rock, 7-11 p.m.; Nov. 30, Tim & Dennis Mitchell, easy listening, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Nov. 17, Gods & Goddesses Drag & Burlesque Show, 8:30 p.m., $10-$15; Nov. 18, Moonbow, rock, folk, jam, 8-11 p.m., $8; 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. 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. 17-18, Comedy Club, with opener James Duhaime and headliner Omar Tarango, 8-10 p.m., $15. Nov. 24-25, Comedy Club, with opener Walker Glenn and headliner Trenton Davis, 8-10 p.m., $15. Dec. 1-2, Comedy Night with opener Sarah Halstead and headliner Richard Chassler, 8-10 p.m., $15; Dec. 8-9, Comedy Night with opener Jaren George and headliner Tobe Hixx, 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. 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. Wednesdays, open mic comedy, 7 p.m. sign-up, 8 p.m. show; 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. Nov. 17, End of Prohibition Party, with music by Adam Gabriel, 6-9 p.m.; 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. 16, BYOP Art Night, 6 p.m., $%; Nov. 17, Slaphappy Comedy, with An Unrated Comedy Showcase, 10 p.m., no cover; Nov. 18, Menges, Cray Ola, Johrme, bass night, 9 p.m., $10; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. 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; Dec. 9, Thor Polson, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Nov. 16, Guiratoke, with Evan Davidson, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 17, Self Deprecator with Half/Slug, mathcore, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Dec. 1, Vampirates, hardcore punk from Reno, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Dec. 2, Smiley T and The Tall Trees, nine-piece hip hop from Ashland, 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. 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.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Nov. 16, Actual Wolf, 6-11 p.m.; Nov. 17, Melissa Fairy, 8-10 p.m.; Nov. 19, Anna la Mare, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 26, Dean's FunTime Band, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Dec. 1, Malinka, world music, 8-10 p.m.; 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.

TAILHOLT COFFEE CO., 207 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0316. Nov. 17, Adrian Crowfly, singer-songwriter, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 18, Youth and Treachery, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. 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; Nov. 29, Radio's Rockin' Karaoke Night, 7-10 p.m., no cover; Nov. 30, Petunia & The Vipers, hillbilly, ragtime swing, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 3, Jeffrey Martin, acoustic variety, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Nov. 19, Christopher Francis, variety, 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.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Nov. 17, live music, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Nov. 16, general trivia, 6 p.m.; Nov. 30 1990s trivia, 6 p.m.; Dec. 14, winter holidays trivia, 6 p.m.; Dec. 28, general trivia, 6 p.m.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Nov. 19, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-7 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 22, Bluebirds, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 26, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-7 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 3, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-7 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 6, Craig Martin, variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Nov. 16, live music, 3-6 p.m.; Nov. 19, Logee Music, 3-6 p.m.; Nov. 25, Small Business Saturday Market, 15 local vendors, 1-6 p.m.; Nov. 26, live music, 3-6 p.m.; Dec. 1, First Friday Cheers, 5-7 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.

DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Dec. 3, Holiday Open House, with music by Tatjana Juliette, 2-5 p.m., donations for the Illinois Valley Toy Drive Project.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Nov. 17, Rogue Rage, Delta blues, 5-8 p.m.; Nov. 24, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 1, David Modica, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

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. 25, tree lighting ceremony, 5-9 p.m. No cover.

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. Nov. 17, Prix Fixe Dinner, 5-7:30 p.m., $50, reservations; Nov. 18, Comedy Bros, with Evan Cassidy, Jason Webb and DJ Kamoflage, 7-9 p.m., $10, reservations.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Nov. 16, Tim Church, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 17, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 18, Ruth and the Stardust Boys, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 19, Rod Petrone, classical, jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 24, Rick Millward, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 25, Michaela Skye and Albert Lee, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 26, Grant Ruiz, classical, jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 30, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, country, bluegrass, 5-7 p.m.

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. Dec. 1, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062.

Nov. 17, Highway Bound Duo, country, country rock, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 19, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 3-5 p.m.; Nov. 24, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 25, Wishes Duo, 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Nov. 26, Watson House, easy listening, 2:30-4:30 p.m. No cover. Dec. 1, Erika Flockoi, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover. Dec. 16, Golden Dinner, $125, reservations.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Nov. 17, Broadway Phil & the Shouters, blues, rock, 5:30-8 p.m., $25, benefits Jackson County for All; Nov. 18, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Nov. 19, J Brothers, rock, pop, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 25, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Nov. 26, open mic, 2-5 p.m.; Nov. 30, Thursday dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m., reservations, see website for ticket link.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. 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. Nov. 24, Bekkah McAlvage, country, folk, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 25, Christmas tree lighting ceremony with bagpipes and Santa, 5-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 30, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.;

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Dec. 9, Children's Christmas Tea, 1-4 p.m., $25, reservations.

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. 16, ornament workshop, 5-7 p.m., $45, reservations; Nov. 18, Liam O'Neil, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 19, Mathieu Raney, variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Nov. 25, John Ivey, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 26, Genevieve Predmore Duo, variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Nov. 18, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-6 p.m.; Nov. 25, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m. ; Dec. 2, Redwood Empire, 3-5 p.m.; Dec. 3, Phil King, easy listening, 1-3 p.m.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Nov. 17, Sip & Paint, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $40, reservations; Nov. 19, Tony Brusset Trio, folk, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Nov. 26. Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Nov. 30, Witchy Nights, tarot and chakra readings, live music, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Nov. 17, Gary Dunsmoor, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 19, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.; Nov. 26. Charles Guy & Sonido Alegre, Spanish, gypsy-flavored music, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Nov. 17, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 18, J Brothers, rock, pop, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 19, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover. Nov. 24, Michael Kempf, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 25, Nick Garrett-Powell, & Shae Celine, rock, pop, blues. 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 26, The Giantess, original rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Nov. 17, Duke Street, vintage R&B, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Nov. 18-19, holiday bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 24, Jen Ambrose & The Mystics, rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 26, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, pop, blues, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 1, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Nov. 17, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Nov. 22, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5; Nov. 24, David Modica, acoustic variety, 5a:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 25, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; Nov. 29, Aaron Reed, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Nov. 18, Nick & Shae, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 25, Connor Reese, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 30, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m., $30, with dinner; 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. 17, Charles Guy and Sonido Alegre, Spanish, gypsy-influenced music, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 24, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

NEW YORK-A-PALOOZA, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-291-8630. Grants Pass High School Orchestra performs Broadway music from the past and present, including music from "Hamilton," "The Sound of Music," "Hairspray," "Phantom of the Opera," "An American in Paris" and "Wicked." Tickets $10 adults, $6 students and seniors; plus a raffle; raising money to go to New York to perform at Carnegie Hall.

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.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 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.

JOHN NILSEN, 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass. Pianist presents holiday favorites and classics, boogie-woogie, classical, jazz and folk-inspired originals. Admission $15, at the door.

SAVING ABEL, 8 p.m., Dec. 2, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. An acoustic Christmas show, with Austin Krisel and Mark Thales, then Jason and Jared from Saving Abel. Tickets $35 general admission, $50 VIP (includes early 6 p.m. performance), advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door; bring an unwrapped Christmas present for Our Foster Kids.

COMMUNITY MESSIAH SING-ALONG, 3 p.m. Dec. 3, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3961. Community singers join Three Rivers Community Orchestra and soloists to perform Handel's classic Christmas music. Free.

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

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, liveatthearmory.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 movie musical. Free.

JOHN NILSEN, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Gold Hill United Methodist Church, 416 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill. Pianist presents holiday favorites and classics, boogie-woogie, classical, jazz and folk-inspired originals. Admission $15, at the door.

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.

ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, 3 p.m. Dec. 2-3, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Program features favorite holiday songs and stories, with four featured ensembles. Tickets $30 adults, $15 youth and students.

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.

VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, First Presbyterian Church, 405 E. California St., Jacksonville; 3 p.m. Dec. 10, Lindsay Lodge, 15200 Highway 239, Applegate, 541-846-6988. Community choir presents a joyful, seasonal selection of music for the holidays. Free.

SISKIYOU SINGERS: "ANCIENT MELODIES," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8, 3 p.m. Dec. 9-10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, siskiyousingers.org. Exploration of the origins of popular holiday music, contemporary interpretations of other seasonal favorites. Tickets $25 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders; get tickets online or at Music Coop or Paddington Station in Ashland.

"WITH EVERY CHRISTMAS CARD I WRITE," 2 p.m. Dec. 9, IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, 541-944-8829 candogoldhill.org. Live performances of Christmas music, Free.

SOU CHORAL SHOWCASE, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU Chamber and Concert choirs perform a variety of music, Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for full-time SOU students and faculty, free to livestream.

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.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS POP CONCERTS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Soprano Steffanie Leigh joins the orchestra to perform a selection of holiday music, from classical pieces to movie musicals to favorite carols, Tickets $50-$80 general for evening shows, $40-$50 for matinee, $10 for children.

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

Douglas County

"MESSIAH," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 Church of the Nazarene, 235 N.E. Rice St., Myrtle Creek, 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.

"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.

UMPQUA SINGERS AND BIG HORN JAZZ BAND, 7 p.m. Dec. 5 Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. High-energy music, including jazz standards, contemporary selections and holiday favorites. Admission, $15 general, $10 seniors, cash at the door, free for students.

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.

"THE NUTCRACKER," 7 p.m. Dec. 9, 2 p.m. Dec. 10, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 16, 2 p.m. Dec. 17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, gpnutcracker.org. After receiving a nutcracker from her uncle on Christmas Eve, young Clara is swept away to a magical kingdom by the nutcracker prince. Tickets $10 all seats on Dec. 9; other performances $10-$20.

Jackson County

"THE WOLVES," 8 p.m. Nov. 16-17, 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 18, 2 p.m. Nov. 19, 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.

"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.

THE HAMAZONS HOLIDAY CLASSIC, 8 p.m. Dec. 8-9, 3 p.m. Dec. 10, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. Comedy improv trio performs an unscripted tale inspired for classic holiday films, such as "It's a Wonderful Life," "Miracle on 34th Street" and "A Christmas Carol." Tickets $15 advance online, $18 at the door.

"THE MUSIC MAN," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9, 3 p.m. Dec. 10, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15-16, 3 p.m. Dec. 17, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents this story of a fast-talking traveling salesman cons the people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band, which he never intends to form. Tickets $25 general, $15 youth.

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

THEATER GAME NIGHT, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, River's Edge Academy Charter School , 290 N.E. C St., Grants Pass, 541-299-0299. Students in grades 3-12 explore theater arts and acting for the stage through theater games, acting exercises, improv comedy and theater-based activities. Free.

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.

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. 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 DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Art by members of the Southern Oregon Society of Artists, waterfowl paintings by Mary Ann Macey, through November.

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. Members Exhibit: "I Had the Craziest Dream," work by gallery members in a variety of media and styles, Nov.17-Dec. 21; "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

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.

AUTHOR 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 FANTASY ROMANCE BOOK CLUB, 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.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 8, 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.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 12, 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 FANTASY ROMANCE BOOK CLUB, 2:15 p.m. Jan. 20, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "The Book of Azrael" by Amber Nicole.

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. 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 speaks 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 reads "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 speaks on the big screen. Free.

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

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BIG BOOK SALE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 9, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org.

ROGUE READS DISCUSSION, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 11, Central Point Library,, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Book discussion group reads "Afterlife" by Julia Alvarez. 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 speaks on the big screen. Free,

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6 p.m. Dec. 12, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., and online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group. Free.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 14, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion groups reads "The Matzah Ball" by Jean Meltzer. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 21, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid. Free.

BANNED BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 3, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Perez. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

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

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, Nov. 26-Dec. 30, downtown Jacksonville, jacksonvilleoregon.org. Visits with Father Christmas (Third and California streets), narrated historical trolley tours (Saturdays and Sundays), musical entertainment (around town), historic home tours (weekends through Dec. 17). Free.

WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, medfordoregon.gov. Family fun, with tree lighting and fireworks display, booths, photos with Santa, candy cane hunt, food trucks, entertainment, coloring contest winners. Free.

FESTIVAL OF TREES, 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 2, IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, 541-944-8829 candogoldhill.org. Free community dinner, live music, decorated trees, a visit from Santa. Free.

WINTER FEST, 3-7 p.m. Dec. 16, IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, 541-944-8829 candogoldhill.org. Games, art activities, snacks for all ages, Free.

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. Admission $1.

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, 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 until 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.

NATIVITY FESTIVAL, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 2, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, gpcommunitynativityfestival.org. Hundreds of nativity sets from around the worlds, with live music, children's activities. Free.

CHRISTMAS PARADE, 6 p.m. Dec. 2, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-8901. Floats, bands, decorated vehicles parade down Sixth Street. Free.

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.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 8, Fifth and G streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-6000. Holiday festivities, details to be announced. Free.

LAST-MINUTE GIFT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 16, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Vendors with a variety of gift items for sale. Free admission.

VISITS WITH SANTA, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 16, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Photo opps with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves, with goodies for sale. Free.

Jackson County

GINGERBREAD JUBILEE COMMUNITY TOUR, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 18-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S.Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Browse fantastical gingerbread creations and vote for your favorite. Admission $3.

LITHIA ARTISANS MARKET CHRISTMAS FAIRE, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 25, 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 27, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. More than 50 artists and craftspeople offer everything from clothing and accessories to pottery, photography, woodwork, plus live music, food and beverages. Admission is free.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TOURS, 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 and observances. Admission $10 adults, $5 ages 12 and younger, reservations recommended.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 5 p.m. Nov. 25, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, jacksonvilleoregon.org. Tree lights, community Christmas caroling, visit from Santa. Free.

CHRISTMAS PARADE, 10 a.m., Dec. 2, California Street, Jacksonville. Free.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 2, Pine Street and City Hall, Central Point, 541-664-3321, ext. 130. Christmas lights parade and tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, hot cocoa, cookies. Free.

LIGHT UP GOLD HILL, 6 p.m. Dec. 2, Gold Hill City Park, 202 Dardanelles St. Gold Hill, 541-944-8829, candogoldhill.org. Holiday tree lighting with Santa, with vintage cars in the library parking lot from 5-7:30 p.m. Free.

READINGS OF "THE POLAR EXPRESS," 3:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland; 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-774-8689. Barry Kraft reads the beloved Christmas story, with sound effects. 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 TREE LIGHTING, 6 p.m. Nov. 26, Douglas County Courthouse, 1036 S.E. Douglas Ave,m, Roseburg. Holiday lights, musical program, Christmas story, live Nativity, refreshments, Mr. & Mrs. Claus. Free.

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.

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.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 2, 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

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. DJ Trivia, Sundays in December; The Brothers Reed, Nov. 16-18; 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. 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. 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. 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.