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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Dec. 8, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover

AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Dec. 10, Ugly Sweater Ladies Gift Exchange Christmas Party, 1 p.m., bring a $20 wrapped gift.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Dec. 8, Vampirates, hardcore punk rock, avant-garde jazz from Reno, with John Dough Boys, punkgrass and Suckerpunch, punk, 8 p.m., no cover; Fridays, bar pong with DJ Dick De'Purrr, 7:30 p.m., $5 per person.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Dec. 9, The Pandora Band, classic rock, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; 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.

LOST CAMP BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Dec. 8, Reggae Night, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Dec. 9, Electric Church, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, 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. Dec. 7, Open Mi Comedy, sign-ups 8:30 p.m., show 9 p.m.; Dec. 8, Insanitaarium, Neon Chrome and Embers Through the Fog, hard core metal, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 9, Leadbetter Band, original and classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight;

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Dec. 7, No Ordinary Love, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover. Dec. 14, Geary Hanley, acoustic variety. 6-8 p.m. No cover.

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

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Dec. 15, DJ Ryzohm & DJ Doctor CC, vinyl grooves, 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Dec. 7, 5:30 p.m., Ugly Sweater Party, $5 (or more) donation or four nonperishable food items fora free drink token, benefits Josephine County Food Bank; Dec. 12, Beer & Yoga, 10:45 a.m., $20; Dec. 13, Homegrown Duo, variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Jan. 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. 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. Dec. 7, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 8-9, Dave Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 14, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Dec. 8, TNDRGRL, rock, Early Morning Ramblers, The Bouray, funk fusion, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Dec. 9, Mountaintop Sound, Americana, folk, bluegrass, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 10, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, country, Americana, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Dec. 11, Drag Bingo for all ages, 7 p.m., $5-$10; Dec. 11, open mic, 7:30 p.m., all ages, no cover; Dec. 12, open mic, all ages, 8 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Dec. 9, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., $10; Dec. 16, Muskadine Blues Band, 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. 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. Dec. 15, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 31, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 7, Social Mixer & Fundraiser, 5-8 p.m., to benefit a local family; Dec. 8, Rogue Suspects Soul Revue, 6:30-9 p.m., $15, at eventbrite.com; Dec. 8, DJ Scumbag, rap, hip hop, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; Dec. 9, DJ Coop, music of the 1980-2000s, 11 p.m.-2 a.m.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Thursdays, live music, 6:30-9 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. Dec. 7, BYOP Art Night, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5; Dec. 8, IDealDialect, Vortex Farmer, Namid Wolf, The Inspirational Rapper, hip hop, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 9, Vampirates, hardcore punk rock, avant-garde jazz from Reno, with John Dough Boys, punkgrass, and Suckerpunch, punk, 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. Dec. 9, Thor Polson, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Dec. 16, Craig Martin & Tim Church, jazz, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, Jim Quinby & Julia Rupp, jazz, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Dec. 9, Cypher Saturday, with Jahfirm, Ears Mysterious, Namid Waif, Lxor, Paper Gardens, hip hop, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10 or $5 with canned food donation; Dec. 11, The Meteors, psychobilly, punk rockabilly, with Thunderchud, 9 p.m.-midnight, $20-$25; 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. Dec. 13, Keenan Pruett, acoustic variety, 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. Dec. 8-9, Matt Jolliff, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 16, Matt Jolliff, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with DJ Poppa, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

ROGUE TAQUERIA, 102 Talent Ave., Talent. Dec. 13, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

TAILHOLT COFFEE CO., 207 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0316. Dec. 8, Bekkah McAlvage, bluegrass, folk, early country, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Dec. 8, Eric Leadbetter Band & Electric Eel, vintage rock, funk, blues, jam, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Dec. 9, Tea Leaf Green, jam band from San Francisco, 8 p.m.-midnight, $40; Dec. 10, World's Finest, string band jam, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec; Dec. 16, Zepdrix, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix music, 8 p.m.-midnight, $25. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Dec. 10, jam, 2-6 p.m.; Dec. 27, comedy, 7 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. 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. Dec. 10, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-7 p.m., open mic, 7-10 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. Dec. 14, Gingerbread House Event, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Dec. 8, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 15, Trevor Hanks, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 7, Victoria Del Sol, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 7, Holiday Winemaker Dinner, 5:30-8 p.m., $99, members only; Dec. 8, Jonathon Foster, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 10, Michaela Skye & Albert Lee, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 14, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Dec. 15, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.

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

Dec. 10, Holiday Market, noon-4 p.m., no cover; Dec. 16, Golden Dinner, $125, reservations; Dec. 17, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Dec. 9, The Bluebirds. variety, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 10, Hopfinger Wishes, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 3-5 p.m.; Dec. 15, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Dec. 7, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic Christmas music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 9, Christmas caroling with Pam Norquist, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

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. Dec. 10, John Martin, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 12, Wine Dinner, five-course meal, 6 p.m., $75; reservations; Dec. 17, Tony Brussat, variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Dec. 9, wine & goat soap making, 2-4 p.m., $30; Dec. 9, Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, with live music, 3-6 p.m., $15; Dec. 10. Genevieve Predmore, variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Dec. 7, karaoke with DJ Breezy, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 9-10, Santa's Village, Santa, elves, snacks, 1-5 p.m.; Dec. 10, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8-30 p.m. No cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Dec. 7, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.; Dec. 8, Jones, rock, pop, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 10, Pacifica, folk, country, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Dec. 7, trivia night, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 8, Hopfinger Wishes Duo, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 9, The Giantess, original rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 10. Liam O'Neil, variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec, 7, Paint & Sip, 5-7 p.m., $45-$120, reservations; Dec. 10. Lil Sumpin, acoustic folk, country duo, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 14, trivia, 6-8 p.m., free, call for reservations.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 8, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 9, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Dec. 7, Dinner & Movie, "Scrooged" and four-course meal, 6 p.m., $20; 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. 22, Ugly Christmas Sweater Dinner; Dec. 30, Pre-New Year's Eve Dinner; Dec. 30, Daniel Nickels Band, Americana, country, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Dec. 8, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

Douglas County

AZALEA MOUNTAIN VENUE, 245 Forest Drive, Azalea, 541-291-8300. Dec. 31, New Year'' Eve Party, with 1960s-style live entertainment, casino games, appetizer buffet, champagne toast, after-party, 9 p.m.-2 a.m, $75 per person.

MUSIC

Josephine County

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.

INTERFAITH CHRISTMAS CHOIR, 6 p.m. Dec. 9, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1360 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass. Community choir performs holiday music. Free.

JIM LESHER & THE WESTERN EXPRESS, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 9, Squaare Dance Center, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-499-1405. Country western, country rock band plays dance music for all ages., hosted by the Grants Pass Dance Club. Free.

NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT, 6 p.m. Dec. 11, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. North Middle School choir band and orchestra perform seasonal songs. Free.

SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT, 6 p.m. Dec. 12, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. South Middle School choir band and orchestra perform seasonal songs. 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.

GRANTS PASS HIGH SCHOOL CONCERTS, 7 p.m. Dec. 18, 4 and 7 p.m. Dec. 19, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. Grants Pass High School band, choir and orchestra perform seasonal songs. Tickets $10 general, $6 students, seniors and veterans, at the door.

JASON DEA WEST, 6 p.m. Dec. 23, Cougar Mountain Ranch, Kubli Road, Applegate, 541-292-7829. Vintage country, folk, blues, plus Christmas poem by Butch Martin and Christmas song by Christina Lynn Martin. $20 suggested donation, includes light hors d'oeuvres and dessert; wine and beer for sale; reservations suggested.

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. Tickets $35, $45, $55.

Jackson County

VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C 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. Revue of holiday music with big-screen multimedia. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONIC BAND, 3 p.m. Dec. 9, Oakdale Middle School, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, roguevalleysymphonicband.org. Music from holidays around the world. Tickets $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 children and students.

ALL THAT JAZZ, 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 41-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. A cabaret event featuring singer Paula West, with appetizers, sweets and a hosted bar. Cocktail attire encouraged. Tickets $105-$125.

SHINE FOR UKRAINE, 2:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., asap.booktix.com. Broadway star and Ashland High grad Steffanie Garrard Leigh (Mary Poppins on Broadway in 2011) will be joined by the Ashland Peace Choir, Ashland High School Choir, Ukrainian Folk Troupe, Ukrainian Dancers, pianist Iryna Kudielina and cellist Kris Yenney for a fundraising event for Ashland's sister city, Sviatohirsk, Ukraine. Silent auction; refreshments for sale. $20 online or at Paddington Station, Ashland.

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.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, 3 p.m. Dec. 17, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900, repsingers.org. Program of holiday music, sacred and secular, familiar and new, including traditional and modern carols with guest instrumentalists. Tickets $15, $31, $36, $42, with $5 seats for students and Oregon Trail card holders.

"MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Craterian Theater, 223 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley gather round the Christmas tree to perform songs of the season. Tickets $46, $52, $58.

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.

DIRTWIRE, 8 p.m. Jan. 9, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, with support bands to be announced, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"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.

"NUNCRACKERS: A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 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 WIZARD OF OZ," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7-9, Dec. 14-16, Dec. 19-23, Dec. 27-30, 2 p.m. 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. Dec. 7-9, Dec. 14-16, Dec. 20-22, Dec. 28-29, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through 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.

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.

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

TOMASEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craaterian.org. Irish sings, stories and dance. Tickets $37, $40, $43 adults, $26, $29, $32 youth and students.

"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, through 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.

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

Douglas County

"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.

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

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 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, through Dec. 21.

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

Jackson County

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. "6-inch Square," miniature artwork by gallery artists, through Jan. 29.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Digital art by Ted Killian, photography by Tom Glasssman, through December; reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 15.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Portraits by Belinda Moffit, plus work by gallery artists, through December: Jolabokaflod, author readings and treats, 1:30-4 p.m. Dec. 9; holiday open house, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 16.

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

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Community Art Exhibition, variety of media by artists of all ages,, through Dec. 15.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Whimsical yet allegorical paintings by Lindy Kehoe, through Dec. 8.

ENCLAVE STUDIOS, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. "Instant Art Show," watercolors that explore color theory by Jay Gordon, through December, plus work by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Jay Gordon, Nicole Wasgatt, and Corey Kahn, ongoing.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. "Grounded" textile vessels, books and wall hangings by Gayle Erbe-Hamlin, through December, plus fiber work by about 30 artists, ongoing.

HANNON LIBRARY, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Stairs in the Staircase," an exhibit of 21 ceramic sculptures by SOU students and sculptural work by 32 recent SOU alumni.

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

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Turtle Dreams: A History of Live & Magic," paper quilt collage by Summer Lewis, Dec. 8-Jan.12, reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 15; Members Exhibit: "I Had the Craziest Dream," work by gallery members in a variety of media and styles, through Dec. 21; 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.

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.

LITERARY

Josephine County

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.

ADULT BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 14, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Book group members re-read an old favorite and discusses common themes. Free.

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

Jackson County

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.

EAGLE POINT BOOK SALE, 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 14, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Books, CDs, movies.

ROGUE READS DISCUSSION, 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford; 541-774-8689. Book discussion group reads "Afterlife" by Julia Alvarez. 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.

ROGUE READS DISCUSSION, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 18, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Book discussion group reads "Afterlife" by Julia Alvarez. Free.

THE WHODUNNIT BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford; 541-774-8689. Discussion group reads "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson. 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.

FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

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.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, through 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.

BRINE, BREW & BARREL FERMENTATION FESTIVAL, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 13-14, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland Sr., Ashland, oregonfermentationfest.com. Celebration of the multi-cultural culinary tradition of fermented products. Highlights include Brew Bash Dinner, Hot Sauce & Bloody Mary Brunch Buffet, Fermentation Festival, Cider Social, workshops. See website for schedule and details.

HOLIDAY

Josephine County

WINTER WONDERLAND AT THE POINTE, 3-5 p.m. Dec. 8, The Pointe, 1400 Redwood Circle, Grants Pass, 541-474-0200. Cookies, hot cocoa, egg nog and apple cider, with raffles. Free.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 8, Fifth and G streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-6000, visitgrantspass.com. Vendors on G Street (4-8 p.m.), silent disco (Owl parking Lot, 5-8 p.m.), letters to Santa workshop (5-7 p.m.), Hidden Valley High School Band (6 p.m.), Music4Kids (6:15 p.m.), Rogue Singers (6:30 p.m.), Santa's arrival (7 p.m.) Free.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS TOUR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 9, Grants Pass area. Self-guided tour of homes decorated for the holidays. Includes breakfast (9-10:30 a.m.) at Three Rivers Medical Center, 500 S.W. Ramsey Ave., and prize drawings. Tour tickets $25; drawing tickets $1 each; get them at hospital gift shop or cashier's office.

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.

SENSORY FRIENDLY SANTA, 1-6 p.m. Dec. 15, Community Living Case Management, 1215 N.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, 541-474-6072. Visits with Santa, activities, refreshments for those who experience disabilities. Free; register by Dec. 10.

WINTER WONDERLAND, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 15-17, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222, wildlifdeimages.org. Holiday lights, visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus, The Grinch and animal ambassadors, refreshments. Tickets $25 adults, $15 children, $5 kids 3 and younger.

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.

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS PAST, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 16, Josephine County Historical Society, 512 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Father Christmas, costumed docents, holiday decorations, refreshments. Free.

HOLIDAY CAROLING, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Grants Pass branch library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Sing seasonal sings with the local a cappella choir, Rogue Singers. Free.

SANTA'S HOLIDAY EVENT, 3-6 p.m. Dec. 16, Illinois Valley Visitors Center, 201 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Photo opps, toy distribution, goodies. Free.

SANTA PUB CRAWL & TOY DRIVE, 6 p.m. Dec. 16, Grants Pass. Join holiday revelers visiting up to six local eating and drinking establishments to celebrate the holidays. Free, bring an unwrapped, unopened toy to donate to Toys for Tots.

Jackson County

CHRISTMAS CAROLING, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 8, Butte Creek Mill, 402 N. Royal Ave., Eagle Point. Christmas singing, bonfire, hot cider and cookies, mill tours, country store. Free admission.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 9, Santo Community Center, 701 N. Columbus Ave., Medford; 541-774-2400. Meal and photo opps. Free for 12 and younger; call to register.

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 14-16, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley, Road, Central Point, sohs.org. Walk-thru display of 20,000 holiday lights. Free.

HOLIDAY HAUNTS, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 15-17, Dec. 21-22, 10 E. Third St., Medford, frightsonfront.com. Two Christmas-themed haunted attractions: Santa's Haunted Coal Mine and Slay Ride: Horror Holiday. Tickets to both $30 each; individual tickets available.

CHRISTMAS ON A COVERED BRIDGE, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 16, McKee Bridge, 9161 Upper Applegate Road, Applegate Valley, 458-226-00600, mckeebridge.org. Holiday decorations, sale of baked goods and gifts, Santa, live music, caroling. Free.

COMMUNITY WASSAILING, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 16, Talent, rogueworldmusic.org. Serenade businesses and shoppers with traditional folk songs that celebrate the changing seasons. Free, all voices welcome.

FIRST FROST, 4-9 p.m. Dec. 16, Ashland Ice Rink, 95 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-552-2250, ashland.or.us/icerink. DJ music, figure skating performance, family recreational skating, concessions.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TOURS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 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.

READING OF "THE POLAR EXPRESS," 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

COOKIES & COCOA WITH SANTA, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Glendale. Visit Santa, homemade cookies and hot chocolate, small gift to take home. Free.

MISCELLANY

Jackson County

KIDS MAKE DAYS, Dec. 9-10, Dec. 16-17, Dec. 18-23, Fish Lake Resort, Mile 30 on Highway 140, Eagle Point, 541-949-8500 Crafts, cookies and prizes, plus coloring contests and snowflake making contests with weekly prizes. $5 per kids. Dec. 9-10, Make a jar lantern, decorate a sugar cookie; Dec. 16-17, make a sock snowman, decorate a sugar cookie; Dec. 18-23, all crafts and cookies.

HISTORY PROGRAM, 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.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 15, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.

TIME TRAVELER BALL, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 29. ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Entertainment, crafts, music, local artisans, adult beverages, ball drop, casino, games, for ages 21 and older only. Tickets $20 advance, $30 door, $40 VIP After-Party. Dress up as your future or past self encouraged.

MEDFORD GARDEN RAILROADERS EXHIBIT, through Jan. 4, second floor, Rogue Valley Mall, Medford. Model train set-ups on display. Free.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Gold New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 13 (sold out); Megan Moroney, Jan. 19 (sold out); Super Bowl Party, Feb. 11.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. The Price is Right Live, Dec. 8; Cirque du Spirit New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; "I Love the 90s," Feb. 16.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 15-16; Sawyer Brown, Dec. 16; New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 5-6; Comedy on the Coast, Jan, 26-27; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin Nights DJ, Sundays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 296, Dec. 16; Robert Burns Night Celebration, Feb. 3.

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, Dec. 8-9; Steve Nelson, Dec. 15-16; Comedy with Tommy Savitt, Dec. 16; Jesse Meade, Dec. 22-23; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Dec. 23; Robert Tiernan, Dec. 29-30; Cut It Like the Kings, Dec. 30.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777.

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