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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Jan. 5, Steven, 2PieceFace and Rawk Water, punk, hard rock, 7:30 p.m., $10 at the door; Jan. 31, Goddam Gallows, punk rock, psychobilly, Delta Bombers, rockabilly blues, VOLK, cowpunk, and The John Dough Boys, punkgrass, 6 p.m., $15 advance at eventbrite.com, $20 door; 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. Jan. 6, Moonbow, folk rock jam band, 9 p.m.-midnight. 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. Jan. 4, Yancey Slade, folk, bluegrass, country, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Jan. 5, Logee, funky reggae, R&B, 9 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 6, Dos Tacos, grungy stoner rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Jan. 4, Vulture Club String Duo, 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 11, Brooklyn Leamons, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Jan. 5, B Wishes, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Jan. 10, Trevor Hanks, acoustic 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, with Mike Hanson and Narin Vann, 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. Jan. 5, The Bone Rollers, stoner psych rock, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Jan. 6, Neil Mangicaro, acoustic reggae, tropcal beats, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Jan. 7, West Coast Swing, 5 p.m. lesson, open dance, 5:30-7 p.m., no cover; Jan. 12-13, Comedy Night, with Mike Hanson and Narin Vann, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Jan. 14, ping pong tournament, 3 p.m., $5; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.


Jackson County

ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 871-645-5060. Jan. 6, open mic, original music only, 5:30-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Jan. 4, Hopfinger, acpoustic rock, pop, blues, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 5, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 6, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 11, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Jan. 5, Levity Circus Collective, aerial acrobatics, 9-10:30 p.m., $15; Jan. 6, Creekside Strings, kids fiddle jam, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Jan. 6, Hot Copper Kettle, Americana, 9 p.m., $8-$10; Jan. 7, Robbie Dacosta & Friends, 7-10 p.m., no cover; Jan. 14, Rogue Poetry Slam, 7:30 p.m., $5; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Jan. 6, Shine On, Greatful Dead Americana, 5-7 p.m., $10; Jan. 10, Goh Kurosawa, world music, jazz, rock, 6-8 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. Feb. 8, Comedy Night, with Corde Snell and Travis Nelson, 7-9 p.m., $15, reservations; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, live music 5-8 p.m., no cover.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Jan. 5-6, Comedy Night with opener Shawn Fitzsimmons and headliner Vic Pandya, 8-10 p.m., $15. Jan. 12-13, Comedy Night with opener Jonathan Flanagan and headliner Todd Armstrong, 8-10 p.m., $15.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Jan. 4, Maddy Osborn and DJ Poppa, country music and line dance instruction, 7-10 p.m., no cover; Jan. 5, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5; Jan. 6, Neon Night with Scumbag, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; sJan. 17, Rogue Blues Society jam with TC & The Reactions, 6-9 p.m.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Jan. 5, Comedy Night, with Angie Bloomfield, Ty Boice, Gabby Jones, 8 p.m., $15, at the door; Sundays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S , 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Jan. 11, BYOP Art Night, 7 p.m., $5; Jan. 12, Comedy Night and music by Neon Chrome, 9 p.m., $15; Jan. 13, Radioactive Space Trash, cosmic drag cabaret, 8 p.m., $5-$10; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Jan. 13, Denise Deneaux, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 16, Jake Blount, roots, Americana, 7 p.m., $30 through ashlandfolkcollective.com.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Jan. 6, Chicken Shark, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Jan. 10, N'Kahoots, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Jan. 5, MitchyGo, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jan. 6, Homunculi, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Jan. 10, Melissa Fairy, variety. 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 11, Mitchy-Go, acoustic, 8 p.m.-midnight; Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

AILHOLT COFFEE CO., 207 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0316. Jan. 6, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Jan. 30, Henhouse Prowlers, bluegrass with a twist, 8 p.m.-midnight, $25; Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Jan. 7, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 10 Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Jan. 14, jam with Gypsy Gillis Band, 2-6 p.m.; Jan. 24, comedy, 7 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Jan. 5, Keenan Pruett, variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m.; Jan. 12, John Johns, variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Jan. 7, 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

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Jan. 5, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Jan. 4, Il Briccone Duetto, classical, Spanish guitar, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Jan. 5, Shae & Jenni, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 6, Dan Fellman & Grant Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 7, Victoria Delsole, Spanish folk songs, modern indie, American classics, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Jan. 11, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 13, Dinner & Comedy, with three-course meal and comedian Carl Lee, 5 p.m., $79, reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Jan. 12, Shae & Jenni, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 19, Shae & Jenni, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 26, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Jan. 5, Movie Night, 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 6, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m.; Jan. 7, Pacifica, progressive rock, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Feb. 19, Hawktail & Vasen, Nashville meets Nordic, 7-9 p.m., $45, reservations.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Jan. 14, Liam O'Niell, variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Jan. 6, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Jan. 7, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 2-4 p.m.; Jan. 13, Michah McCaw, variety, 2-4 p.m.; Jan. 14, Just Enough, variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Jan. 4, Q Night with karaoke, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Jan. 6, Paint & Sip, 3-6 p.m., $40, reservations; Jan. 7, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 11, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 14, live music, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Jan. 4, trivia, 6 p.m.; Jan. 5, Dennis Konecny, rockabilly, standards, old and new country, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 6, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; Jan. 7, Deluxe Trio, variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Jan, 4, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., reservations; Jan, 7, Dennis Konecny, rockabilly, standards, old and new country, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Jan. 12, Flat Patty, hard rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Jan. 5, New Year's Dinner, 6 p.m., $18, reservations; Jan. 6, Jon Galfano, easy listening, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Jan. 10, dinner and music, with Aaron Reed, 6 p.m., $30, reservations; Jan. 13, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Dec. 29, Tony Brussat, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

3 RIVERS CHORALE, 2 p.m. Jan. 6, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins St., Cave Junction, 541-254-1210, 3riverschorale.org. Vocal ensemble performs works by Ola Gjeilo for chorus and orchestra. Admission by donation, at the door.

3 RIVERS CHORALE, 2 p.m. Jan. 7, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-254-1210, 3riverschorale.org. Vocal ensemble performs works by Ola Gjeilo for chorus and orchestra. Tickets $15 adults, $5 children under 12, at the door.

THE STARLETS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Female vocal trio sings iconic music of the 1950s and '60s. Season tickets $10-$88; call for single ticket availability.

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.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS 4, 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott joins the orchestra to perform works by David Ludwig, and Beethoven, plus works by Haydn and Mozart. Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 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.

REGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 27, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-779-8145, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

BARBARA PADILLA, 3 p.m. Feb. 4, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Award-winning opera and classical crossover soprano performs classical and popular music. Season tickets $10-$88; call for single ticket availability.

MARCH FOURTH, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Brassy funk rock jazz. Tickets $30.

HELL'S BELLES, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Female AC/DC tribute band, with River City Ruins. Tickets $30.


Jackson County

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.

SITKOVETSKY TRIO, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, SOU Music Recital Ha;ll, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Piano, violin, cello perform music by Julia Adolphe, Cecile Chaminade, Beethoven, Mendelssohn. Tickets $39-$49, discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

JAKE BLOUNT, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 16, La Baguette Music Cafe, 340 A St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Roots music, Americana. Tickets $30.

"JOHNNY CASH — THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Craterian Theater, 223 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Video projection of Cash performing live, with musicians playing along in synch, plus narration. $46, $52, $58.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 18, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. Jan. 18, Oakdale Middle School, 815 S. Oakdale, Medford. Music from popular Broadway musicals from the 20th and 21st centuries. Free, donations welcome.

PAPADISO & DESERT DWELLERS, 8 p.m. Jan. 24, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Progressive rock, psychedelia, folk, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: ROLLING STONES — STICKY FINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Craterian Theater, 223 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Band recreates Stones' classic album note for note. Tickets $37, $40, $43.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS 4, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Jan. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott joins the orchestra to perform works by David Ludwig, and Beethoven, plus works by Haydn and Mozart. Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

OLDMUND QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, 3 p.m. Jan. 27, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts .org. Friday concert includes works by Haydn, Schulhoff and Beethoven; Saturday matinee features works by Webern, Bordin and Schumann. Tickets $39-$49, discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

CHERYL WHEELER & KENNY WHITE, 7;30 p.m. Feb. 1, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716, havurahshirhadash.org. Folk pop siinger-songwriters. Tickets $23 advance, $25 door.

NEWSBOYS, 6 p.m. Feb. 18, Seven Feathers Event Center, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Christian pop rock group performs. Tickets $45 general, $60-$80 reserved.


Douglas County

VINTAGE SINGERS, 7 p.m. Jan. 5, 3 p.m. Jan. 7, First Presbyterian Church, 823 S.E. Lane Ave., Roseburg, 541-440-4693. Twelfth Night concert features Pergolesi's "Magnificat" with soloists, violin, cello and trombone ensemble. Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for students.


Northern California

JEEYOON KIM, 3 p.m. Jan. 27, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Pianist performs a blend of music and poetry. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. See website for five-concert season tickets.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

MLK WEEKEND: ONE ACT FESTIVAL, 6 p.m. Jan. 12, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Festival, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, tinyurl.mlkweekend2024. Student-directed performance of short plays celebrating ordinary people. Free.

"THE NERD," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 9-25, plus 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A hopelessly needy and obnoxious guy becomes an overbearing guest. Tickets $20.


Jackson County

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.

"SPOTLIGHT ON SONNY & CHER," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 11-Feb. 4, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250. Music and biography of the iconic duo from the 1970s. Tickets $35-$40; Jan. 11 preview is $20.

THE PEKING ACROBATS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Craterian Theater, 223 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Chinese acrobatics, gymnastics, contortion, juggling set to music on Chinese instruments Tickets $37, $40, $43 adults, $26, $29, $32 youth.

"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Jan. 25-Feb. 18, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Agatha Christie murder mystery set on a train. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.

"CLUE," 8 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and select Mondays and Wedndesdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 2-April 7, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Murder mystery farce based on the popular board game. Tickets $32, $42, $46, $49.


Douglas County

"20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 1-18, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Sea explorers are held captive by Captian Nemo. Tickets $17 adults, $12 ages 12 and younger.

NDY CROSS — COMEDIAN, MAGINICIAN, VENTRILOQUIST, 5 p.m. Feb. 10, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Comedy magic show, with dinner, $65-$75 for adults, $30 show only.


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

BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Artwork by members of the Southern Oregon Guild, through Feb. 2.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. 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.

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. Jan. 5, 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. "Marvelous Minis," artwork by gallery artists no larger than 6-by-6 inches, through Jan. 29.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Naked Art Show, unframed fine art, opens 1-4 p.m. Jan. 6.

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. Fber work by about 30 artists, ongoing.

GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. Watercolor paintings by Cindy Triplett, Jan. 5-31.

GAMBREL GALLERY, 1980 E. Main St., Ashland. "On Breaking," ceramics and installations by sculptor Juan Miguel Santiago, Jan. 5-31.

GYPSY ROAD STUDIO, 369 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6930. International and local artwork, vintage and artisan jewelry, home decor, collectibles, 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.

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

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Exploring Interconnectivity," works by Bruce Bayard, Ron Hadgdon, Peter Van Fleet, Daniel Verner, Doug Wallace and Betty LaDuke, through January; reception 5-7 p.m. Jan. 5.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Turtle Dreams: A History of Love & Magic," mixed media collage by Summer Lewis, through Jan. 12.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "What's At Stake," work by Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, Masami Teraoka, Jan. 11-March 23.; reception 5-7 pm. Jan. 11.

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. Reception 5-8 p.m. Jan. 5 with live music, tasty refreshmennts.


Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Substrata," conte drawings by Andy Myers, Jan. 8-Feb. 7.


LITERARY

Josephine County

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Jan. 9, Grants Pass restaurant, picbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion. The group next discusses "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 12, 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, on the optional theme of "Trees." Free, donations welcome.

GRANTS PASS FANTASY/PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK CLUB, 2 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.

Jackson County

LIT LOVERS BOOK CLUB, 3-5 p.m. Jan. 5, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng. Free.

WILLIAM STAFFORD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, 7 p.m. Jan. 11, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6816. Amy Miller emcees an evening of poetry and an open mic. Free.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Jan. 9, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin. Free.

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6 p.m. Jan. 9, 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. Jan. 11, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion groups reads "Dance of Thieves" by Mary E. Pearson. Free.

ROGUE READS DISCUSSION _ "AFTERLIFE," 4-5 p.m. Jan. 11, Applagate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Discussion on the book by Julia Alvarez. Free.

WILLIAM STAFFORD POETRY CELEBRATION, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 11, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6816. Poets Joan Peterson, Barret O'Brien, Steve Diefenbacher, Alma Rosa Alvarez and Dave Moodie read Stafford's work and their own, plus readings from the audience. Free, in person and via Zoom.

THE WHODUNNIT BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford; 541-774-8689. Book discussion group reads "All These Bodies" by Kendare Blake. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — TISHA AND TOMMY RICHMOND, 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689. Authors of "Dragon Smart" discuss their new book. Free.

ROGUE READS DISCUSSION — "AFTERLIFE," noon- 1 p.m. Jan. 18, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Discussion on the book by Julia Alvarez. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 18, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Once We Were Home" by Jennifer Rosner. Free.

ROGUE READS DISCUSSION — "AFTERLIFE," 4-5p.m. Jan. 18, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Discussion on the book by Julia Alvarez. Free.

"ONLY HOPE: MY MOTHER AND THE HOLOCAUST BROUGHT TO LIGHT, 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689. Irvinig Lubliner reads from his mother's memoir of life in a Nazi concenetration camp. Free.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 25, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

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.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 6, 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.

CASH BINGO NIGHT, 4 p.m. Jan. 12, St. Anne Catholic School, 1131 N.E. 10th St., Grants Pass. Games for 18 and older only, with cash prizes, raffles, door prizes, concessions. Games $3 for four cards, $25 to play all 10 games.

MLK WEEKEND: COMMUNITY GATHERING, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 13, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Festival, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, tinyurl.mlkweekend2024. Creative presentations by students and community members, with food vendors. Free.

MLK WEEKEND: MLK DAY CELEBRATION, 6 p.m. Jan. 15, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, tinyurl.mlkweekend2024. Inspiriing evening of story and song. Free.

THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. Jan. 25, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "It's Never Too Late to Change Your Story." Suggested $5 donation, benefits Growing Together — Family Community Center.

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.


Jackson County

CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS BULL RIDING, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 5-6, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Bull riding finals. Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the gate, free for ages 5 and younger.

HISTORY PROGRAM, noon Jan. 10, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980, jcls.org. "Medford and Ashland's Historic Theatres," the first program in a monthly, year-long "Windows in Time" history lecture series. Free.

OUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 14, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $2, free for 12 and younger.

MLK DAY CELEBRATION, noon Jan. 15, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, somlk.org. Speakers, musicians lead program, followed by a march to the Plaza. Free.

FILM SCREENING, 3 p.m. Jan. 20, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Showing of the documentary "SOMM: Cup of Salvation," with cinematographer and producer Jackson Myers, formerly of Ashland. Tickets $25, includes a glass of wine.

ROARING 20S CASINO NIGHT, 6-10 p.m. Jan. 20, Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-779-4847, medfordchamber.com. Casino games, hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine, for 21 aand older only. Advance tickets $60 singles, $110 couples; at the door $75 singles, $125 couples.

TIME TRAVELER BALL, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 26, 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.


Douglas County

MODERN TRADITIONS WEDDING EXPO, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 13, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-672-8552, 509-759-1272. Wedding vendors cover all aspects of wedding planning, from fashion and florals to photography, catering, entertainment. Admission $5.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Highway Bound, Jan. 4-6; Strawberry Roan, Jan. 10-13; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 13 (sold out); Copper Still, Jan. 17-18; Megan Moroney, Jan. 19 (sold out); DJ Ron, Jan. 19-20; The Brothers Reed, Jan. 24-27; The Ashles, Jan. 31-Feb. 3; Blackstreet, Feb. 9; Super Bowl party, Feb. 11.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. "I Love the 90s," Feb. 16.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 5-6; Williams & Ree, Jan. 6; War, Jan. 13; Locash, Jan. 20; Comedy on the Coast, Jan, 26-27; The Frontmen, Feb. 3; King of the Cage Grudge Match, Feb. 10; Comedy on the Coast, Feb. 23-24, March 8-9; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 297, Jan. 20; 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. Journey Revisited, Jan. 13; Comedy Night, Jan. 27; Geoff Tate, April 26; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Karaoke Night, Jan. 12; Comedy Night, Jan. 13; Trivia Night, Jan. 26; Dylan Schneider, Feb. 18.

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


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