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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Dec. 13, The Roadsters, classic rock, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 7-10 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Dec. 14, Ellipse, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 18, No Ordinary Love, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 6-10 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Dec. 13, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Dec. 14, The Torpedoes, rock, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Dec. 15, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, roots, rock, blues, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Wednesdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

MYPLACE MERLIN, 330 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-244-1808. Dec. 14, Shakedown, classic rock, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, line dancing and karaoke, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

RASCALS BAR & GRILL, 20275 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. Dec. 21, Solstice Celebration with The Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, reggae, funk, Latin, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Dec. 12, Bryan Hills-Oliver, singer songwriter, 8-10 p.m.; Dec. 13, Brian James and the Revival, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 14, Vinyl Grooves, with DJ Ryzohm and Doctor CC, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 18, bluegrass jam, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mike with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Fridays, DJ, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 pm..-midnight. No cover.

STONEYFRONT BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Dec. 31, Puttin' On the Ritz Roaring 20s New Year's Eve Party, details TBA; Sundays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Dec. 12, Kevin Conness, R&B, blues, roots, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Dec. 13, B Wishes, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Dec. 18, Jesse Kennemer, blues, rock guitar, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.

TRUE JUICE, 124 N.W. D St., Grants Pass, 541-441-4541. Dec. 13, The Ant Hill, folk, Americana, bluegrass, 7-9 p.m., $5.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Dec. 18, live music, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 21, Christmas Party, noon-5 p.m., with music by Trevor Hanks (1-3 p.m.), kids crafts and activities, cookie decorating, face painting, Santa and Mrs. Claus (3:30 p.m.), no cover; Dec. 22, Yoga Sunday, 10:45 a.m., $20.

WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.

THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Dec. 13, Comedy Night, with Freeway Farrel, Borderline Leesha and Nic Lanier, 8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 21, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 8-10 p.m., $8; Mondays, 9-ball tournament, 7 p.m., $5.

Jackson County

ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 871-645-5060. Dec. 13, Dave Brendlinger, folk, Americana, bluegrass, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 14, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association Open Mic, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 19, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

BEAR CREEK GOLF CENTER, 2355 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-773-1822. Dec. 31, TopTracer New Year's Eve package, with unlimited TopTracer games, party favors, pizza buffet and desserts, games and give-aways, 6-10 p.m., $400 for up to eight people.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Dec. 12, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 13-14, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 19, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, sign-ups 6 p.m., music 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. Dec. 13, John Swanson, variety, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 14, Jimmy Limmo, smooth guitar, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 15, John Ivey, variety, 5-8 p.m.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Dec. 13-14, Comedy Night with opener Sean Porter and headliner Ocean Glapion, 8-10 p.m., $15. Dec. 20-21, Comedy Night with opener Jay Markovitz and headliner Tobe Hixx, 8-10 p.m., $15.

DOUBLE R BAR & GRILL, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-299-0211. Saturdays, acoustic jam session, 2-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881.

Dec. 18, Rogue Blues Society jam with 12 Bars Deep, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0837. Dec. 20 Pozitronics, Christmas blues-rock, 5-8 p.m., no cover, toy drive; Wednesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER KING, 1211 E. Jackson St., Medford, 541-951-9914. Thursdays, bingo, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.

THE GYPSYBLUES BAR, 111 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-770-1212. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with Kat's Kradle, rock, champagne toast, giveaways, 9 p.m-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 7 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Dec. 14, Marshall Thompson & Friends, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 15, open mic, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 17, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, soul, country rock, Americana, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Dec. 14, Naughty Elf Comedy, 8:30 p.m., $15, at the door; Sundays, open mic, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.

JOHNNY B'S, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Dec. 12, Trip, multimedia blend of hip hop, electronic, alt rock, psychedelic, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 13, Art Beerzar, local artists sell art, jewelry, woodwork, with music by John Johns & Friends, 8 p.m., no cover Dec. 14, Another Anthem Holiday Special, alt, with Something On the Wing, Thunderchud, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5 suggested, to benefit ACCESS; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Dec. 14, Denise Deneaux, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LEGEND NW CIDER CO., 245 W. Valley View, Talent, 541-610-3357. Dec. 14, wine tasting and art market, noon-7 p.m.; Dec. 21, Bakers Choice Pie Bake Off, 2:30 p.m., to win a $100 gift card and new pie dish. No cover.

LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Dec. 13, Waxin' Moon, classic folk, 1960s-70s rock, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Dec. 14, Jingle Ball Dance Party, with DJ D3F3END3R, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Dec. 18, Steve, keyboards, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 19, Comedy with Nick Meier, 7 p.m., $10; Mondays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Dec. 13, Food & Wine Pairing, 6 p.m., $45, reservations; Dec. 15, book signing with Holly Searcy, 3-5 p.m.; Dec. 18, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Dec. 15, open jam with Fireball, 3-7 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight;. No cover.

MAC'S DINER, 21900 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-7303. Dec. 14, White Elephant Party, 4 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

MAIN EVENT SPORTS BAR, 120 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-9544.

Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

MASSEY'S BAR & GRILL, 411 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-4016. Dec. 14, Bad Santa Party, karaoke and prizes, 6 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Dec. 13, Metal Ornament Workshop, 5-8 p.m., $30; Dec. 13, Dayton & Celia, gypsy jazz, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

MOXIE BREW KOMBUCHA 1106 E. First St., Phoenix, 541-944-1403. Thursdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Dec. 12, Actual Wolf, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 13, The Hugs, 7-8 p.m.; Dec. 14, Eel Sallad, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 15, Blu Egyptian, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 15, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 16, open mic women's group, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 17, open mic with Bucket Hat Jimmy, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 18, Dan Doshier, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 19, Actual Wolf, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Dec. 13, DJ Yungbull, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5 or being a canned food donation; Mondays, Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight; Fridays, trivia, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, video game night, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, card and board game night, 7:30 p.m. No cover.

PHOODERY, 208 N. Main St., Phoenix, phoodery.com. Dec. 13-14, "Christmas Vacation," 6 p.m.; Dec. 15, Dog Costume Contest, 11 a.m.; Dec. 15, "Christmas Vacation," 3 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Dec. 12, Comedy Open Mic, hosted by Jason Webb and Wesley Funderburg, with music by Tristan Moonbow & Friends, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

ROGUE PUB-N-PUTT, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0102. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with DJ Coop, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, bingo, 6 p.m.; Mondays, karaoke, 6-10 p.m. No cover.

SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Tuesdays, board game night, 6 p.m. No cover.

TAILHOLT COFFEE CO., 207 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0316. Dec. 13, wine tasting with Del Rio, 3-6 p.m.; Dec. 14, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Dec. 13, Guitarmagedon, 8 p.m.-midnight, $30; Dec. 14, Tea Leaf Green, 8 p.m.-midnight, $40; Dec. 18, A Love Electric, rock, jazz-blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 19, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15-$20; Dec. 27, Mr. Steely Dean and the Whatever, music of Steely Dan, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

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

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

WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Dec. 14, Customer Christmas Party, with music, prizes, drink, dinner, dessert, 2 p.m., $10; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:45 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Dec. 15, Jim Quinby, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 19, Sage Meadows Band, 6-8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WILLIE'S TAVERN, 14760 Highway 62, Eagle Point, 541-826-8548. Dec. 14, Ugly Sweater Contest, with music by HoneyPot, prizes, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 28, bingo, 7 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

BRIDGEVIEW VINEYARDS WINERY, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Dec. 13, Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, reggae, roots, Latin, 9 p.m., $5-$10; Dec, 31, New Year's Eve Party with Ben Rice Trio, blues, R&B, with B Wishes and Jack Hopfinger, dinner at 6:30 p.m., music 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $60, reservations.

DWELL WINES, 7281 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 214-697-0435. Dec. 15, Holiday Cupcake Decorating, noon, $50, reservations.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Dec. 13-14, Holiday Winemaker's Dinner, 6 p.m., $110, reservations.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985.

Dec. 13, Rogue Rage, delta blues, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 23. Merry Grinch-mas, Grinch bonfire, tiki torches, mulled wine, a reading of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 4-8 p.m. No cover.

TWO RIVERS VINEYARD, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. Dec. 14, Steve Keim, acoustic variety. 2-4 p.m. No cover.

WOOLDRIDGE CREEK VINEYARD, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. Dec. 29, Dave Brendlinger, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Dec. 18, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 12, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 13, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec, 14, Rogue Hot Club, swing, Latin, gypsy jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15, Dave Brendlinger, folk, Americana, bluegrass, 5-7 p.m.; Dec, 19, Jon Galfano, classic rock, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 19, Winemaker Holiday Dinner, 5:30 p.m., $85-$95, reservations. No cover, unless noted.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Dec. 13, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Dec. 13, Shae and Jenni, rock, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Dec. 12, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association open mic, 5-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 13, Pozitronics, Christmas blues-rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15, Jack Hopfinger & Beth Wishes, rock, pop, blues, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Dec. 12, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. ; Dec. 13, Jeff Kloetzel, Christmas music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, Pozitronics, Christmas blues-rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15, screening of Buster Keaton's "The General," 4-5:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 19, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Jan. 11, Reidel Glass Class, 2-4 p.m., $65-$75, reservations.

ELIANA WINES, 4360 E. Barnett Road, Medford, 541-690-4350. Dec. 14, Dennis Konecny, new country, classic oldies, blues, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Dec. 15, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Dec. 14, Just Enough, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 14, Art Night Paint Party, 5-7 p.m., reservations; Dec. 15, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, soul, country rock, Americana, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Dec, 15, Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, with music by JustADuo, cookie decorating, sweater contest, 3-6 p.m., no cover, reservations; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with The Pozitronics, 3-6 p.m., $15, reservations.

PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463.Dec. 13, Dave Rogers, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 14, Mercy Duo, rock, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 18, Phil Reed, acoustic indie pop folk, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Dec. 12, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13, Holiday Centerpiece Making Class, 6-8 p.m., $55, reservations; Dec. 14-15, Santa's Village, face painting, gingerbread house decorating, holiday crafts, Santa and elves, noon-5 p.m., $30 per family; Dec. 15, Joshua Paul, Americana, rock, country, blues. 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Wine Dinner, four courses, champagne toast, 6-9 p.m., $110, reservations.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Dec. 13, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 15, Ann Kelly, pop, jazz, blues, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Dec. 13, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13, Spooky Jolly Christmas Movie Night for Kids, with "The Nightmare Before Christmas," 5:30 p.m., $5 per child; Dec. 14, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Dec. 15, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Dec. 14, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, soul, country rock, Americana, 5-7p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 15, Malinka Music Collective, Eastern European folk, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 20, Rogue Suspects, holiday show, 6-8 p.m.,$20, reservations; Dec. 22, Holiday Card-making Sip, 2-5 p.m., $8-$15, reservations.

SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248- 0494. Dec. 15, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, pop, blues, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

SOMAR FAMILY VINEYARDS, 255 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-531-5835. Dec. 17, Lisa & Dean, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 13, Keenan Pruett, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 14, Alissa Weaver, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15, JustADuo, easy listening, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 18, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5; Dec. 19, Bunco, 5:30 p.m., no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Dec. 13, Ugly Sweater Christmas Dinner Party, 6 p.m., $40, reservations; Dec. 14, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 20, Christmas Carnival, dinner, cake walk, Christmas trivia, 6 p.m., $20, reservations; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Dinner, 6 p.m., $65, reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Dec. 13, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

"A TIME OF TRADITION," 7 p.m. Dec. 16-17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-5710. Grants Pass High School orchestra, jazz band and choir perform a repertoire of seasonal music. $10 adults, $6 students, seniors, veterans.

"REFLECTIONS OF CHRIST; A CYCLE OF LIGHT," 5 p.m. Dec. 22, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass. Musicians Kristin Ryerson and Heidi Sundin perform music of Bach. Burleigh, Carter, Fleming, MacGimsey, Martinson, Prater, Rossini, Rachmaninoff and Schoenberg. Suggested $10 donation at the door to benefit One Eleven Theatre Company.

THE FAB FOUR: USA MEETS THE BEATLES, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. USA Meets the Beatles show celebrates the band's first visit to the USA, with music from The Ed Sullivan Show, as well as Beatles greatest hits from every era. Tickets $35, $50, $65.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS IV, 3 p.m. Jan. 12, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann joins the orchestra to perform Theofanidis' Bassoon Concerto, plus works by Weber and Beethoven. Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $10 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

Jackson County

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 12, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.

ALT INDIE CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Rockafairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Joyer from New York City, BC Greenway from Medford, Steven Shoelace from Portland. $10 advance, $15 door.

A GOSPEL CHRISTMAS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Marques Jerrell Ruff and the Florida State University Gospel Choir present holiday music. Tickets $50-$80.

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 14, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-956-0618, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music jam for all ages. Admission by donation.

"WITH EVERY CHRISTMAS CARD I WRITE," 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Eagle Point Grange, 5 S. Shasta Ave., Eagle Point, 541-895-1105. A revue of favorite holiday songs, combined with video presentation of images from old Christmas cards. Tickets $10, at the door.

SISKIYOU SINGERS, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, siskiyousingers.org. Vocal ensemble celebrates the holiday with "Sweet Songs of the Season." Free.

TEA LEAF GREEN, 3 p.m. Dec. 15, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Acoustic jam band from the Bay Area, in the intimate Lata Lounge. Tickets $25

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford; 2 p.m. Dec. 21-22, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900, repsingers.org. The 70-voice choir sings music of peace and joy from around the world. Tickets for Medford concert are $40; tickets for Ashland concert s are $15, $33, $40, $45, with $5 seats for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7, SOU Music Recital Hall, 45s0 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Yefim Bronfman. Tickets $35 general, $30 seniors, $35 per household to livestream.

ISIDORE QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, SOU Music Recital Hall, 240 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Program of music by Mozart, Billy Childs, Mendelssohn. Tickets $39, $49, with discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS IV, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Feb. 24, Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann joins the orchestra to perform Theofanidis' Bassoon Concerto, plus works by Weber and Beethoven. Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $10 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Ashland concert sold out.

SHOOK TWINS & GLITTERFOX, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Dream folk and indie for rock, for ages 21 and older only. Tickets $35.

OLIVE KLUG, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Carpenter Hall, 44 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Contemporary folk with guest Hannah Mayree. Tickets $25.

Douglas County

VINTAGE SINGERS, 7 p.m. Jan. 3, 3 p.m. Jan. 5, First Presbyterian Church, 823 S.E. Lane Ave., Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Twelfth Night concert features Mozart's Magnificat, "O Come Emmanuel," "Joy to the World" and other familiar carols and guest artists on trombone, violin and cello. Admission $15 general, $10 seniors, free for students.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Dec. 22, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker.com. Stillpoint Productions presents classic holiday story of Clara and The Nutcracker Prince. Tickets $12 opening night, reserved only; other shows are $22 Section A, $17 Section B, $14 military, seniors and youth.

"THE VELVETEEN RABBIT," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 29 Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp .com. A stuffed rabbit's journey to become real and to discover the true meaning of being loved and cherished. Tickets $20; Dec. 12 show is pay what you can.

Jackson County

'THE NUTCRACKER," 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, 1 p.m. Dec. 15 and Dec. 22, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, 541-773-7272, studioroxander.com. Studio Roxander presents classic Christmas ballet of Clara and her magical journey. Tickets $18-$30 adults, $14-$26 children and seniors.

"MOULIN SCROOGE," 8 p.m. Dec. 14, Rockafairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, speakeasyrevue.com. A naughty and nice Christmas Carol cabaret and burlesque, for ages 18 and older. $10 advance, $15 door.

"DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR.," 3 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents a one-hour musical adaptation of the Disney animated film and the Lewis Carroll stories.Tickets $18.

"HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS," 5 p.m. Dec. 21, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 22, North Medford High School, 1900 Keene Way Drive, Medford; 541-941-7007, missdianas.com. Holiday dance spectacular by Oregon Youth Ballet from Miss Diana's School of Ballet. Tickets $15.

"TOMASEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS," 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Traditional song, dance, music and stories from Ireland. Tickets $39, $42, $45 adults, $28, $31, $34 youth.

BUTTERFLY BLISS BOTTOMS UP, 6 p.m. Dec. 29, Butterfly Club, 557 Medford Center, Medford, 541-499-1133, thecabaretrisque.com. Drag show to bid farewell to 2024. Tickets $15.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, through Dec. 29 (no show Nov. 28), Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Charles Dickens' classic tale of greed, grief, ghosts and redemption, with just five actors. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.

"THE SOUND OF MUSIC," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. through Dec. 31, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Musical celebrates the power of family and music against the backdrop of a changing world. Tickets $35-$40.

"PINE MOUNTAIN LODGE," 8 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and select dates, 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and select dates, through Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A returning WWII vet, tasked with shutting down his father's flagging hotel, puts on one last show to save it from bankruptcy. Tickets $32, $42, $46, $49.

"A WOMAN'S SONG FOR PEACE," 5 p.m. Jan. 12, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Dance theater work combines music by Holly Near, Ferron and Christelle Durandy with choreography by Dance Brigade to convey a story of social justice and liberation. Tickets $25, $35, $45 advance, $35, $45, $55 week of show.

"THE LION IN WINTER," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Jan. 23-Feb. 16, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. The story of the Plantagenet family, who are locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. Recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.

"A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER," 8 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays, 1 and 8 p.m. most Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays and select Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 24-March 30, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A man sets down a ghoulish path trying to knock off his relatives in order to inherit an earldom and win the heart of his lady love. Tickets $32, $34, $45, $49, $54.

Douglas County

"ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 18, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. An a cappella chorale set in 1914 on the Western Front, in the words and songs of the men who lived it. Tickets $17 adults, $12 child 10 and younger.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIC PLAYDATE — JINGLE JANGLE, 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 20, Music4Kids, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-583-0123, music4kids.com. Movement and music session for ages 18 months-7 years, with participating adult, includes craft and story time, with a small musical instrument to take home. Single session is $29 per child, $10 per sibling; monthly rate is $25 per month, $10 per sibling. Advance registration recommended.

STORY TIMES, a listing of all area story times 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, $5 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 $10 adults, $15 children.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Original handmade ornaments by gallery artists, through December, with work by gallery artists, 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 II: Voices of Service," an American history exhibit exploring major events of the war through photographs, letters, oral histories of everyday Americans, through Jan. 17.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. 2024 Membership Exhibit, through Dec. 19.

HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Work by gallery members ongoing.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Friction & Freedom," work by guild members, through January; Solstice Holiday Open House, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 21.

Jackson County

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Tiny Treasures," 6-by-6-inch works of art by gallery members, through Dec. 31.

ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, artonfirstashland.com. Nature-inspired jewelry by Karina Mendoza-Wittke, through December, plus work by more than 20 gallery artists, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "The Art of Giving," new pieces by gallery members that capture the spirit of giving, and liquid watercolors by Deanna St. Martin, through Dec. 29.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "8 x 8 Member Group Show," with 8-by-8-inch works of art by gallery artists, through December.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Boundless," oil paintings on canvas that explore identity, transformation and the spaces that connect and define us, by Angie Hanson, through Dec. 13; "The Usual Suspects," work by seven artists, Anne Dochez, Elyssa Ebert, Leland Struebig, Jason Bell-Bechtol, Alex Fisher, Jon Alim and Paul Bunch, Dec. 20-Jan. 10; reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 20.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective .com. "Latina Geniuses Are Everywhere," textiles and poems by Manya Yana Campos, through December.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Trees of Life Landscape, A Feminine Mythical View," etchings, and "Turtle Wisdom," wood-carved panels, by Betty LaDuke, through December.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Making Your Mark," annual members exhibition, through Dec. 20; "The Wisdom of Trees," watercolors by Alisha Whitman, through Jan. 17.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Disguise the Limit: John Yau's Collaborations," paintings, mixed media work on paper, print portfolios, artist books and letterpress broadsides by poet John Yau and various artists, through Dec. 14. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-ON MUSEUM, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. "Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, Playful," carved wood sculptures by Betty LaDuke, through December.

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.

THE TALENT GALLERY, 111 Talent Ave, Suite B, Talent, 541-897-0050. Work by gallery artists, ongoing, with artist talks, at noon on Sundays. Reception Dec. 27, 5-8 p.m.

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Waiting for the Sun," work by Sarah Nguyen, Jan. 6-Feb. 5.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Annual Membership Exhibit, through Dec. 20.

LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 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, "Recipe for Giving." Free, donations welcome.

WILLIAMS BOOK CLUB, noon, Dec. 28, Williams Library, 158 Tetherow Road, Williams, 541-846-7020. Book discussion group. Free.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 1-3 p.m.Jan. 7, Ben Bones Room,

Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass,

541-643-9289, aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

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

Jackson County

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 12, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Real Men Knit" by Kwana Jackson. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — PAUL FATTIG, 1 p.m. Dec. 14, Applegate Library, 18485 N Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Retired journalist and local; author discusses growing up in rural Oregon during the turbulent 1960s. Free.

AUTHOR TALK —LINDA LOCHARD, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point 541-664-3228. Author of "Life Along the Applegate Trail" shares how she endured 31 days in a wagon train to inform her book. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 19, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride. Free.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 26, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.

BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Jan. 7, 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. Jan. 7, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt. Free.

WILLIAM STAFFORD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 9, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6816. Reading and open mic to honor Oregon poet who served as Oregon Poet Laureate from 1975-1990.Free.

HOLIDAY

Josephine County

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS TOUR, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14, Grants Pass area. Self-guided tour of homes decorated for the holidays, with breakfast (9-10:30 a.m.) in the cafeteria at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Tickets $25, in advance at the Asante Three Rivers Gift Shop or at the breakfast the day of.

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS PAST, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Dec. 14, Josephine County Historical Society, 512 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Open house with entertainment, children's crafts, refreshments, tours, Free.

ARTISANS HOLIDAY FAIRE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 14, 10 a.m. -3 p.m. Dec. 15, Lorna Byrne Middle School, 102 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction. Artists and crafters offer a variety of handmade items for sale, plus live music, and a snack bar. Free admission.

HOLIDAY ORNAMENT EVENT, 11 a.m.-noon, Dec. 14, Hivve Art Hubb, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Make a keepsake ornament, all supplies provided. $2-$5 donation per ornament; kids welcome with an adult.

MUSIC & MERRIMENT, 3-7 p.m. Dec. 14, Vista 222, 222 Missouri Flat Road, Grants Pass, vista222.com. Sing-along and caroling with local musicians, arts and crafts, games, holiday market, food and drinks. Suggested donation $5 per person or $15 per family.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 8-10 a.m. Dec. 21, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Pancake breakfast with Santa for children. $5 peer person, free for 2 and younger, with advance reservations.

LAST-MINUTE GIFT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 21, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. More than 70 vendors sell a variety of holiday gift items, plus raffles, door prizes, photos with Santa. Free admission.

HOLIDAY CAROLING, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Join with the a cappella choir, Rogue Singers for an afternoon of seasonal and holiday singing. Free.

NEW YEAR'S VARIETY SHOW, 8 p.m.-midnight, Dec. 31, Grants Pass Vitality Center, 234 S.W. L S., Grants Pass, gpvitality.com. Family-friendly performances with light dinner and dessert (8-10 p.m.), DJ dancing and karaoke after-party (10 p.m.-midnight). Tickets $25 for show, food and after-party, $15 after-party only.

Jackson County

A WINTER WONDERLAND, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 12-14, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-622-2025, ext. 202, sohs.org. Walk-thru display of more than 15,000 lights illuminating this historic landmark. Free.

2024 STORY IN LIGHTS — PEACE, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 12-16, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2000 Oakwood Drive, Medford, wpcmedford.com. Drive-thru Christmas lights display, a re-telling of the Christmas story through light, music and narration, plus visual scavenger hunt for youth. Free, with hot beverages.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 14, Santo Community Center, 701 N. Columbus Ave., Medford, 541-774-2400. Breakfast and photo opps for kids 12 and younger. Free; call for reservations.

POLAR EXPRESS EVENT, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 14-15, The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922. Activities, crafts, games and hot chocolate, with reading of "The Polar Express." Time slots are: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:30-3:30 p.m., 4:30-6:30 p.m., plus a sensory friendly event at 9 a.m. Tickets $17-$22 for children, $10-$12 for adults.

CHRISTMAS ON A COVERED BRIDGE, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 14, McKee bridge, 9161 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville, mckeebridge.org. Winter festival with a bake sale, handcrafted gifts, Santa and Mrs. Claus, painted rock hunt for prizes, hot beverages. Free.

WINTER WASSAILING, 2-5 p.m. Dec. 14, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154. Community singing. Free.

LIGHTS ON BIKES, 3-7 p.m. Dec. 14, Talent Maker City, 109 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-897-4477. Bike safety check (3 p.m.), bike workshop (4 p.m.), parade for lighted bikes and other human-powered wheeled machines (6 p.m.). Free, small fee for LED lights or bring your own.

CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS TEA, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 15, EdenVale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Children's Christmas Tea, with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, treats. $15-$25, reservations.

"POLAR EXPRESS" READING, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 18, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665.Barry Kraft reads the holiday favorite, with sound effects, followed by a simple train craft. Free.

"POLAR EXPRESS" READING, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Barry Kraft reads the holiday favorite, with sound effects, followed by a simple train craft. Free.

LITHIA ARTISANS HOLIDAY MARKET, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 22, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. More than 60 artists and craftspeople show and sell gift-worthy work, with live music, raffle drawing. Free admission.

HOLLY-DAYS, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 20, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, ext. 512. A&M Brass Band performs holiday music, tours of the newly renovated theater (in Spanish at 6 p.m.). Free.

AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 21, Old Wood House, 12988 Highway 61, Eagle Point, oldwoodhouse.org. Vintage holiday event with Santa, tours, cookies, at historic home decorated for the holidays. Free.

WINTER FEST, 3-6 p.m. Dec. 21, IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Candy cane fishing, snowman bowling, holiday snacks, lights and decorations for all ages, Free.

FIRST FROST, 4-9 p.m.. Dec. 21, Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, 95 Winburn Way, Ashland, ashlandoregon.gov. Live music, family activities, figure skating performance, discounted skating.

GREYSTONE COURT HOLIDAY OF LIGHT FOOD DRIVE, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. 21-24, Greystone Court, off North Phoenix Road, east Medford. Drive-thru cul-du-sac decked out with holiday lights and decorations. Free, with food and money donations to feed the hungry in Jackson County.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 22, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Costumed docents share Victorian origins of popular Christmas observances and traditions. Admission $5-$10, reservations encouraged.

HOLIDAYS AND THE HANLEY HOUSE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 26, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, sohs.org. Costumed docents guide visitors through the historic home decorated for the holidays, talk about family's history, show off holiday artifacts. $5-$10, with reservations.

HANUKKAH FAIRE, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 28, Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716. Crafts for children, hot latkes for sale, Hanukkah gift shop, communal candle lighting, storytelling, Hanukkah songs. Free.

HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. through Dec. 31, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford. Medford Garden Railroaders showcase a holiday model railroad layout in the old Eddie Bauer store on the second floor, open during mall hours. Admission free.

HOLIDAY TROLLEY LIGHTS TOUR, 6-8:30 p.m. through Dec. 31 (no tours Dec. 24-25), Jacksonville, christmasinjacksonville.com. Trolley ride through town to see lights displays and landmarks, with hot beverages, festive music, Tickets $15.

Douglas County

COOKIES AND COCOA WITH SANTA, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 21, across from Morningstar Coffee, Glendale. Children get to see Santa, enjoy homemade cookies and hot chocolate, take home a small gift. Free.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

COMMUNITY DANCE, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 14, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, grantspassdanceclub.com. Dancing to music by Jim Lesher & The Western Express. Admission $10.

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

WINTER FINE ARTS FESTIVAL, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Ashland High School, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandarts.org. Dinner catered by culinary arts students, student art exhibitions, variety show by music and theater students. Tickets $15 general, $5 students, free for those under 4, with proceeds benefiting Ashland High School art programs.

FILM SCREENING, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 13, AIFF Film Center, 389 E. Main St., Ashland, ashlandfilm.org. Showing of animated Wallace and Gromit films "The Wrong Trousers" and "a Close Shave." Tickets $10-$17, advance.

FILM SCREENING, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, AIFF Film Center, 389 E. Main St., Ashland, ashlandfilm.org. Showing of animated "The Muppet Movie." Tickets $5-$20, advance.

FILM SCREENING, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, AIFF Film Center, 389 E. Main St., Ashland, ashlandfilm.org. Showing of "The Wizard of Oz." Tickets $5-$20, advance.

UGLY SWEATER BINGO, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 16, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Twelve games of bingo. A 12-sheet packet, with game sheets, colored dauber, is $50.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 20, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.

NOON YEAR'S EVE, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 29, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. Family party, with craft projects, egg drop activity, balloon drop at noon. Free, with museum admission, $10-50-$12.50.

THE VIBES — NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Dance party, with music by DJ Samuel Lawrence, Free Creatures, True Loves and Balkan Bump with guests, plus live painting, vendors, photo booth, full bar, food for a21 and older. Tickets $55 advance, $65 door.

CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS BULL RIDING, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 3-4, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Bull riding competition. $22 advance, $25 at the gate, with some VIP tables available.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. The Hank Shreve Band, Dec. 11-15; Toyz, Dec. 18-22; DJ Ron, Dec. 27-29; LandSharks, Jimmy Buffet tribute, Dec. 28; Chaparro Chuacheneger & Juanito El Millonzuki, music and comedy, Dec. 29; New Year's Eve Bingo, Dec. 31; Paradise New Year's Eve Bash, Dec. 31; Michael Firestone: I Am King, Michael Jackson tribute, Jan. 11; Saucy, Jan. 15-19; Iam Tongi, Feb. 7; Tyler Henry, March 15; DJ Trivia, Sundays.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. En Vogue, Dec. 13; Spirit Mountain and the Chocolate Factory New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec. 31; Aaron Lewis, Jan. 18; Tich Tac Vietnamese Tour, Feb. 21.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 20-21; Under the StreetLamp, Dec. 21; Seas the Night New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; New Year's Eve Bingo, Dec. 31; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 10-11; Gretchen Wilson, Jan. 18; Classic Journey — A Genuine Tribute to Journey, Jan. 25; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 31-Feb. 1; Eli Young Band, Feb. 1; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin nights, Sundays, ongoing.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Comedy Night with Carl Lee, Dec. 28; New Year's Eve with Gotcha Covered, Dec. 31; Rowdy Hank, tribute to Hank Williams, Jan. 4; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Merry-Oke, Dec. 13; DJ Music Night, Dec. 20; Mega Trivia, Dec. 27.

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