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NIGHTLIFE
Josephine County
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 6-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-close. No cover.
AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Nov. 14, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 15, No Ordinary Love, easy listening, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Nov. 14, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
CODE 4 TAP HOUSE, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1313. Nov. 14, Noche De Despecho (Night of Heartbreak), with DJ Fluffy, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $10; Nov. 15, Cody Ponder, country, 6-9 p.m., no cover, DJ Fluffty, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $10; Nov. 16, DJ Dean Paul, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., no cover.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Nov. 15, Vinnie Rip, gutterbilly, 8 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, open mic with Kevin Widdison, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Nov. 14, The Ant Hill, Americana, folk, bluegrass, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Bingo Gone Rogue, 6 p.m., card $2 each or six for $10.
MYPLACE MERLIN, 330 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-244-1808. Nov. 15, New Guinea Pigs and Hollow Nature, heavy rock, 7-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
PAPPY T'S AT TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Nov. 14, Wiz Krissa, rock, blues, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Nov. 14, Face the Bass with Wubquency and Guests, 9 p.m.-2 am., no cover; Nov. 15, House Party, with The Housewife and Hyku, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Nov. 19, bluegrass jam, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Nov. 22, Rio Scale, 9 p.m., $10; Tuesdays, open mic with Coleman Antonucci,
STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Nov. 14, Jen Ambrose, rock, pop, blues, 7-11 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 pm.-midnight; Sundays, open jam, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Nov. 15, DJ Defender, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Nov. 19, Pure Country, country, country rock, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, music bingo, 6 p.m.; Fridays, country line dancing, 7-10 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.
THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Nov. 21, Vinyl Grooves, with DJ Sycamore and DJ Ryzohm, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Nov. 14, Logee, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 19, Highway Bound, country, country rock, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 26, Trevor Hanks, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Nov. 13, Comedy Night, with openers Patrick Jaye and Khamandi Johnson and headliner Dejan Tyler, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., No cover.
WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Nov. 14-15, Comedy Night, with openers Patrick Jaye and Khamandi Johnson and headliner Dejan Tyler, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Nov. 21, Honky Tonk Dinner Show, dinner 6 p.m., western swing music with Mike Brons and Turnwest, 7:30 p.m., $50; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.
THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Fridays, karaoke with DJ Misfit, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, open mic, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with DJ Misfit, 7 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
APPLE OUTLAW, 15090 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-7109. Wednesdays, live music, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Nov. 14, Cobra Lilies & Friends, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 15, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association open mic, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 20, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Nov. 13, Seth Hansson, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 14, Mark Hill & Friends, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 15, Suspects Duo, rock, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 20, Eric Leadbetter, variety, 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 6:30-11 p.m. No cover.
BUTTERFLY CLUB 557, 557 Medford Center, Medford, 541-499-1133. Nov. 30, Calysta, smooth vocals, 6-8 p.m., $10; Dec. 7, Butterfly Burlesque, 6 and 8:30 p.m., $40, with $25 food/drink minimum.
CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Nov. 14, Robbie DaCosta, rock, rockabilly, blues, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 15, Dan Doshier & Friends, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 16, John Ivey, variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Nov. 14-15, Comedy Night with opener David Uhlfelder and headliner Michael Harrison, 8-10 p.m., $15. Nov. 21-22, Comedy Night with opener Jimmy Earle and headliner Phil Johnson, 8-10 p.m., $15.
THE COPPER PLANK AT THE LODGE, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031. Nov. 13, John Dough Boys, punkgrass, with Lightnin' Luke, 9-11 p.m., $10; Nov. 20, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, big band, swing, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Nov. 21, Step It Up & Go, rockabilly, 9-11 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.
DANGEROUS LEE'S LOCAL THIRTY-ONE PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Nov. 15, The Giantess, dream rock, space blues, jazz, with Skyler and The Sketchy Kids, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 19, Broken Bows Fiddle Ensemble, high school students play Irish, Swedish, old-time, bluegrass, 7-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, Beercan, rock, with The John Dough Boys, punkgrass, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 28, Elk Witch with Sibyline, stoner doom, psych rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $%; Nov. 28, Suckerpunch, punk rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Saturdays, Fluid Druids, Irish music, 5-7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
DISTRICT WINE BAR, 300 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-779-1788. Nov. 15, Piano Night with Davey Kashuba and Jordyn Mons, rock, pop classics, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
DOUBLE R BAR & GRILL, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-299-0211. Fridays, DJ Justin Fader, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, acoustic jam, 2-6 p.m.; Sundays, bingo, 2-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-10:30 p.m. No cover.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Nov. 19, Rogue Blues Society jam with Bill Scholer band, 6-9 p.m. , no cover.; Fridays, Saturdays, Club Night with DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., cover.
HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight.; Wednesdays, music bingo, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Nov. 15, Marshall & Friends, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 22, Sterling 2, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 28, Ruby & Alissa, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Nov. 14, Adam Gabriel, R&B, roots, 6:30-9 p.m., no cover; Nov. 26, Drinksgiving Comedy Night, 8:30 p.m., $20, door; Sundays, open mic with Crooked Heart, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.
LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Nov. 15, Peter Anastos, jazz,10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, Jim Quinby & Julia Roupp, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.
LEGEND NW CIDER CO., 245 W. Valley View, Talent, 541-610-3357. Nov. 14, plant swap, 6 p.m.; Nov. 21, 1990s Party Night, 6 p.m.; Nov. 22, Rihana Shae, variety, 6 p.m.; Nov. 29, book swap, 6 p.m.; Nov. 30, pie bake off, 6 p.m.; bingo, Tuesdays, 6 p.m.; trivia, Wednesdays 6 p.m. No cover.
LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Nov. 14, Ann Kelly & Mark Ross, jazz, retro R&B, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Nov. 15, Melissa Fairy, jazz, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Nov. 20, Stand-Up Comedy, 8 p.m., $10 door; Nov. 21, Peter Gross, acoustic guitar, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Nov. 22, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 6-8 p.m., $5.
LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Nov. 16, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, pop, blues, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 19, John Ivey Band, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Nov. 21, trivia, 6 p.m., $5; Nov. 23, Abdo Trio, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 30, Dayton Mason Trio, gypsy jazz, 3-5 p.m., no cover.
LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, open jam with Fireball, 3-7 p.m. No cover.
LUCKY'S II, 22225 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-2096. Sundays, karaoke, 4-8 p.m. No cover.
MAC'S DINER, 21900 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-7303. Thursdays, karaoke, 6-11 p.m., no cover.
MASSEY'S BAR & GRILL, 411 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-4016. Thursdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.
THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Nov. 14, Celia & Jayson, French bossa nova jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
MORRTONS TOO, 302 E. Main St., Talent, 541-535-3813. Nov. 15, Bryan Oliver acoustic variety, 8-10 p.m. No cover.
MOXIE BREW KOMBUCHA 106 E. First St., Phoenix, 541-622-5413. Nov. 14, Tatjana Juliette, soft songs with eclectic sounds, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Nov. 13, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 14, Mozart, 6-8:30 p.m., The Bouray, jam funk, 8 p.m.-12:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, The Ponderosa, acoustic modern folk, 7-9 p.m.; Homunculi, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Nov. 17, women's open mic, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 18, open mic with Gyasi Silas, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Nov. 19, Dan Doshier, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 20, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Mondays, Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Modern Prometheus Trio, jazz, 7-10 p.m., $10.
THE POINT PUB & GRILL, 311 E. Pine St., Central Point, 541-665-9015. Nov. 26, Comedy Night, 7 p.m., $20.
THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Nov. 29, Country Throw Back, music of the 1980s-90s with DJ Poppa, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Thursdays, Comedy Night Open Mic, sign-ups 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, line dance lessons, 7 p.m., no cover.
ROGUE PUB-N-PUTT, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0102. Nov. 15, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Nov. 16, Sip & Paint, 2-5 p.m., $50; Fridays, karaoke, with DJ Poppa, 7-11p.m., no cover.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Nov. 14, Petunia & the Vipers, hillbilly swing, ragtime, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Nov. 28, Leadbetter Band, classic rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Nov. 29, BeEars, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Dec. 4-5. State of Terrapin, Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Band songbook, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20 one night, $35 both nights, $25 door; Dec. 7, Stand-Up Comedy with Marc Yaffee, 7 p.m., $25 singles, $45 couples.
TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Nov. 15, Shybo, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
TOUVELLE TAVERN, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-879-0222. Nov. 14, Honeypot, classic rock, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays, Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, DJ dance music, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, musicians' jam with GypsyGillis band, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
VOODOO MARTINI, 106 Grape St., Medford. Thursdays, Boozy Bingo, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Fridays, Danger Zone, karaoke sing-alongs, 8-11 p.m., After Party with DJ Kamoflage, old-school hip hop, 11 pm.-2 a.m.; Saturdays, Retro Rewind, hip hop, pop with DJ Kamoflage, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Hollyvoodo, game night, 7 p.m. No cover.
WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 458-226-5503. Thursdays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, bingo, 6 p.m., $1 card.
WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Nov. 13, Sage Meadows Country Band, 6-8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Sundays, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
WILLIE'S TAVERN, 14760 Highway 62, Eagle Point, 541-826-8548. Nov. 15, The St. Clair's, country, country rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
WINERIES
Josephine County
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Nov. 14, Jared Gutridge Duo, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Nov. 13, Brisbane Project Duo, blues, Texas rock, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 14, Shabby Guys, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, Stardust Trio, 1920a lounge jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 16, Rogue Hot Club, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 19, Rick Millward, rock, country, Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 20, Lisa & Dean, pop, jazz, R&B, blues, country, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Nov. 14, Shae & Jenni, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 21, Lisa & Dean, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Nov. 16, Adam Gabriel, roots, blues, R&B, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 21, Pumpkin Floral Arrangement class, 5:30 p.m., $50, reservations.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Nov. 13, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association open mic, 5-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 14, J Brothers, rock, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, Sonido Alegre, Spanish-influenced world music, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 16, Lisa & Dean, pop, jazz, blues, country, rock, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Nov. 13, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 14, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, Adam Gabriel, soulful rock, southern blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 20, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2.
Dec. 14, Children's Christmas Tea, treats, crafts, 1-4 p.m., $15-$50.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Nov. 13, Sip & Paint Pottery, 4-6 p.m., $50, reservations; Nov. 15, wreath-making class, 2-3:30 p.m., $65; Nov. 22, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, country, Americana, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 23, Jon Ivey, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover.
PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Nov. 14, Rick Millward, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 15, Mercy Duo, rock, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 16, Dave Rogers, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 19, Mike Whipple, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Nov. 13, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 16, Dan Fellman, variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Nov. 14, Joshua Paul, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 15, ukulele jam, 2-4 p.m.; Nov. 16, Pacifica, variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Nov. 14, Highway Bound, country, country rock, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 15, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 16, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Nov. 29, Charlee Prayers, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, R&B, roots, 5-7 p.m., no cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315.Nov. 14, Eight Dollar Mountain, Americana, folk, bluegrass, 6-8 p.m., $10; Nov. 15-16, Holiday Craft Bazaar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Nov. 20, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., $50; Nov. 21, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248-0494. Nov. 16, Shybo, variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Nov. 14, Alissa Weaver, folk, country, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Nov. 15, Band of Brothers, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Nov. 19, Jared Gutridge Duo, variety, 6-8 p.m., $5; Nov. 22, Jean & John Mazzei, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Nov. 26, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country, pop, Americana, 6-8 p.m., $5; Nov. 29, Mark Johnson, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.
STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Nov. 15, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 22, Shae & Jeni, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Nov. 14, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, countrty, Americana, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Nov. 23, Holiday Wreath Making, 3-4:30 p.m., $75, reservations.
Douglas County
SPIRE MOUNTAIN CELLARS, 774 Hidden Meadows Lane, Oakland, 541-580-1999. Nov. 15, Gary Allyn, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
MUSIC
Josephine County
THE STINKFOOT ORCHESTRA, 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. 14-piece Frank Zappa tribute band. Tickets $25.
OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Nov. 22, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-956-0618, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.
MESSIAH COMMUNITY SING-ALONG, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass. Community singers join orchestra and soloists to sing Handel's classic Christmas music. Free.
THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER, 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. The Magic Film Orchestra and Choir perform favorites from the Harry Potter films, for all ages. Tickets $58.90, $69.40, $79.90.
THE EPIC MUSIC OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS, THE HOBBIT, RINGS OF POWER, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. The Magic Film Orchestra and Choir perform favorites from Lord of the Rings films. Tickets $58.90, $69.40, $79.90.
Jackson County
CLAN DYKEN, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, brightstarevents.com, jacksonwellsprings.com. World rock rebel music to benefit for the thanksgiving food and supply run to Big Mountain and surroundng areas. Tickets $20 advance at The Music Coop and online, $25 door.
STILE ANTICO VOCAL ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. "The Golden Renaissance" program features music by Byrd, Tavener, Praetorius, Gibbons, Tallis, Allegri and others, with free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m.. Tickets $49-$59, discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders, $20 to livestream.
KLEZMER MUSIC FOR THE BIRDS: A CELEBRATION OF NATURE AND SONG, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, klamathbird.org. The Rogue Klezmorim perform with hors d'oeuvres and wine. Tickets $75 singles, $130 for two; benefits bird and habitat conservation.
JENNIFER BEREZAN, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, brightstarevents.com, jacksonwellsprings.com. Singer songwriter. Tickets $25 at brightstarevents.com and The Music Coop in Ashland.
OPEN MIC, 5-7 p.m. Nov. 17, Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Music, comedy, poetry, for all ages. Free.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC: A SONDHEIM CELEBRATION, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Lyric Theatre and SOU Chamber Choir perform Stephen Sondheim favorites from classic award-winning shows. Free.
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.
RESHMA SRIVASTAVA, 7 p.m. Nov. 20, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, jacksonwellsprings.com. Solo sitar music for peace and harmony. $20.
JOHN CRAIGIE, 8 p.m. Nov. 20, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Singer-songwriter, with guest The Coffis Brothers. Tickets $36 advance, $41 door.
DIRTY CELLO, 7 p.m. Nov. 23, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, cedarwoodbarn.com. Rock, blues, Americana. Tickets $25 general.
"AND ALL THAT JAZZ," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 24, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU Band explores the evolution of jazz music; SOU Wind Ensemble features composers who actively incorporate modern, popular music forms into their works. Free, in person and to livestream.
MUSIX — FALL RENEWAL/REBIRTH, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU rock band perfroms music composed by SOU students. Free, in person and to livestream.
JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. Dec. 4-5, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 3 p.m. Dec. 6-7, First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, jeffersonbaroque.org. Christmas selections from Handel's "Messiah," plus Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Trumpets, with a sing-along "Hallelujah" chorus. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
FALL CHORAL SHOWCASE, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU Concert Choir and SOU Choral Choir perform varied choral works spanning numerous styles, periods, and cultures. Free, in person and to livestream.
TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Dec, 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Eugene Skovorodnikov performs. Tickets $35-$45 in -person, $30 livestream.
"HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS," 3 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000 or visit craterian.org. Four Rogue Valley Chorale Association ensembles — Rogue Valley Chorale, Youth Ensemble, Cantare Chorus and Children's Chorus — share holiday songs and stories. Tickets $25 adults, $10 youth and students.
SHIREEN ABU-KHADER, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-833-3066, ext. 1, animundiproductions.com. Vocalist and composer performs music of the Middle East, Sufi-inspired songs, Arab classics. folkloric compositions. Tickets $25, $33, $39.
MASON JENNINGS, 7 p.m. Dec. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk. Tickets $40.
OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 13, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music jam for all ages. Admission by donation.
THE BROTHERS REED, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Album release concert of acoustic indie folk pop, with Briana Murphy (fiddle) and Nancy Martin (cello). $32.50-$37.50.
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR UKRAINE, 2-4:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Ashland High School, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-840-6410, asap.booktix.com. Music by Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, Rogue Suspects, pianist Iryna Kudielina, Ukrainian Women's Vocal Ensemble, plus speakers, video about Ashland's sister city. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students, free for Ashland High School students and children under 11.
HOLIDAY CELLO CONCERT, 6 p.m. Dec. 15, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Cellist Michal Palzewicz performs music for a winter celebration, with traditional offerings, original compositions. Tickets $25 adults, $10 students, free for 12 and younger.
SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org; 2 p.m. Dec. 20-21, Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900 or visit repsingers.org. "A Ceremony of Carols" program celebrates the timeless appeal of holiday carols, traditional classics and more. Tickets $15-$45.
A JUDY GARLAND CHRISTMAS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 541-708-6400 or go to rvsymphony.org. Vocalist Joan Ellison joins the Rogue Valley Symphony to perform Judy Garland arrangements of holiday music. Tickets $45-$80.
Douglas County
"THE MESSIAH," 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Church of the Nazarene, 235 N.E. Rice St., Myrtle Creek; 3 p.m. Nov. 23, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Roseburg Concert Chorale and Umpqua Chamber Orchestra perform classic work of George Frederic Handel. Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for students.
ON STAGE
Josephine County
"HONK JR." 7 p.m. Nov. 14-15. Nov. 21, 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Nov. 23, and 11:30 a.m. Nov. 23, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, gphstheatre.com. Musical adaptation of "The Ugly Duckling" story, touching on themes of diversity, rejection, self-acceptance. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students and seniors.
"LET'S MAKE A SCENE, 3 p.m. Nov. 16, Calvary Crossroads Church, 1051 S.E. M St., Grants Pass, clarionor.org. Song and story excerpts from works by seven local playwrights and composers. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door, $12 for kids 12 and younger; benefit to support Clarion Theatre Company.
"O CHRISTMAS TEA: A BRITISH COMEDY," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Disaster strikes at James and Jamesy's Christmas tea party, in a show reminiscent of British panto. Tickets $54, $64, $74.
"EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME)," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, Dec. 5-21, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Three actors take a madcap romp through the holiday season, with Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons and every carol every sung. Tickets $20 general, $25 opening night; Dec. 4 preview is $5, Dec. 11 show is pay-what-you-can.
THE NUTCRACKER BALLET, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Dec. 22, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eight and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker com. Stillpoint Productions presents classic holiday ballet. Tickets $12 opening night; other performances $19, $24 general, $15 military, senior, youth.
Jackson County
"ARCADIA," 8 p.m. Nov. 13-15, Nov. 20, 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 22, 2 p.m. Nov. 23, SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Tom Stoppard play presents an intersection of stories from 1809 and the present day, exploring the nature of truth and time. Tickets $25 general,. $20 seniors, free for students, SOU faculty and staff. Post-show talk back with cast and designers on Nov. 21.
"WHEEL OF FORTUNE LIVE," 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. TV game show live on stage. Tickets $29, $50, $56, $62, VIP $186, $310.
"THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays Nov. 14-23, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, 541-494-6349. Musical comedy about a ghoulish American family with an affinity for all things macabre. Tickets $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 students; at https://sites.google.com/district6.org/craterpac/ticketing.
12 SEASONS OF THANKS — TURNING POINT DANCE, 10 a.m. Nov. 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Dance school's preschool-first graders perform. $24 general, $9 age 2 and younger.
12 SEASONS OF THANKS — TURNING POINT DANCE, 1 p.m. Nov. 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Dance school's grades 2-5 and levels 3-6 perform. $25.
12 SEASONS OF THANKS— TURNING POINT DANCE, 6 p.m. Nov. 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Dance school's grades 6 and older, teen and adult perform. $25.
"TWELFTH NIGHT," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Nov. 20-Dec. 31, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Romantic comedy of mistaken identities, misadventures and true love centers around twins who are separated in a shipwreck, recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.
"HANSEL & GRETEL: A PANTO TALE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, some Tuesdays (no show Nov. 27), 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, some Wednesdays, Nov. 21-Dec. 31, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250 or visit camelottheatre.org. Classic children's story told in British panto style, with comedy, music, dance and audience interaction. Tickets $35-$40; Nov. 19 is pay-what-you-can; Nov. 20 preview is $25.
"THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING," 1 and 8 p.m., various dates, Nov. 21-Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902 or visit oregoncabaret.com. A girl and her companion embark on an adventure to a distant land plagued by a sinister mouse king, a story told by six actors. Tickets $32, $34, $45, $49, $54.
"O CHRISTMAS TEA: A BRITISH COMEDY," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Disaster strikes at James and Jamesy's Christmas tea party, in a show reminiscent of British panto. Tickets $54, $64, $75 adults, $44, $54, $65 youth/students.
ASHLAND SARCASM FESTIVAL, Dec. 5-7, various venues, Ashland, sarcasmfest.com. Three days of stand-up comedy, musical comedy, improv, drag performances, live game shows and other comedic mischief. Tickets vary; get schedule and prices online.
THE HAMAZONS — "A HOLIDAY CLASSIC," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13, Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. Improv comedy troupe presents an unscripted tale inspired by classic Christmas films. Tickets $17 advance, $20 door.
"MOULIN SCROOGE," 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 6th Street Ballroom, 120 E Sixth St., Medford, speakeasyrevue.com . A naughty and nice "Christmas Carol" burlesque cabaret. $10 general, $20 VIP (advance only).
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL — THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Dec. 18-19, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Dec. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents musical based on the Charles Dickens story. Tickets $33 general, $22 youth and students.
THE NUTCRACKER, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797 or visit hollytheatre.org.. The Grand Kyiv Ballet performs the beloved holiday classic about a young girl who takes a magical journey on Chritmas Eve. Tickets $46.50-$76.50.
"THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW," 8 p.m. Dec. 20, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797 or visit hollytheatre.org. Drag queens present over-the-top camp spectacle with a Christmas theme. Tickets $39.50-$149.50.
TOMASEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000 or visit craterian.org. A show of Irish songs, stories, and dance featuring a cast of champion dancers and musicians. Tickets $43-$49 adults, $32-$38 youth and students.
Douglas County
"HAVE YOURSELF A CRAZY LITTLE CHRISTMAS," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 4-19, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Chaos befalls a family Christmas Eve gathering. Tickets $17 adults, $12 children.
CHILD'S PLAY
Jackson County
THE POLAR EXPRESS EVENT, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 1-3:30 and 4-6:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14, Children's Museum of Southern Oregon, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Winter and Polar Express-themed activities for kids, including reindeer games, sock skating rink, snow cave, tree decorating, mini golf, gingerbread men, treats, face painting or temporary tattoos, crafts, storytime. Admission, $10-$12 adults, $17-$22 child, free for kids under 1.
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 for Oregon Trail Card holders, $5 every first Sunday.
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
FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late. Free.
BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Guild Gallery Member Show, through November.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Holiday Creations," Christmas cards and ornaments by gallery members, plus other works of art suitable for gifting, through December.
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. "Fire and Smoke," installation of fabric "trees" depicting what happens in a forest following a fire by Suze Woolf, paintings by Amiko Matsuo and drawings by Erika Osborne, plus photographic images of tree bark by photographer Alvaro Alejandro Lopez from Mexico, through Nov. 14. Annual Membership Exhibit, a variety of work in various media by museum members, Nov. 21-Dec. 20.
HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Artwork by Judy Crum, through Nov. 30, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Unseen Forces," work by gallery members, through January.
Jackson County
ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.
ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Water," watercolor and oil paintings by Alice Niemiec, through Nov. 30.
ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Holiday Art by Kelly Anderson, work by Dixie Kinser, Joyful Heart GlassWorks, work by Lucinda Olson and Tom Dyer, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.
ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. Art by Martina Goldberg, through November.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "A Gathering of Angels," angel art show, through Dec. 28.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Annual Member Exhibition, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, woodwork, garden sculptures, plus mixed media works by Britt Humphrey, through Nov. 30.
BESPOKE REAL ESTATE, 145 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-3145 "Legends," photo realistic chalk and ash portraits of music icons by Lea Woods, through November.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Elisions," work by Chris Koehler and Yasmine Pond, through Nov. 15.
COLLIER GALLERY AT CTP, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Fiber art and quilting by Diana Rasmussen and metal work and watercolors by Diane Rasmussen, Nov. 20-Dec. 28; reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 22.
KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "In the Wild," nature photography by Jeffrey Rich, through Nov. 30.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "It's the Little Things," annual members exhibition, through Dec. 23; work by gallery members, through Jan. 1; "Secrets," paintings by Claire Harkins, through Jan. 16; reception, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 21.
SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Modern Language," bold, colorful work by Jason Stopa that treats abstraction like a visual language, and "Angel of History," works that build on the legacies of Henri Matisse and Bob Thompson, through Dec.13.
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.
WHITERABBIT CREATOR CLUBHOUSE, 5 N. Main St., #2, Ashland, 541-631-9816. "Empowering Multidisciplinary Works," illustrations, fashion design, performance and poetry by Micah Blacklight, through Nov. 30.
Douglas County
THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Occam's Razor," prints by Kim Frink exploring the world-at-large including current social and political observations, through Nov. 19.
UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Annual Members' Show, through Dec. 19.
LITERARY
Josephine County
SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778. Read or listen to poetry on the optional theme "leaves." Free, donations welcome.
BOOK SIGNING & CHAT, 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 15, Oregon Books & Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Rogue River novelist Gianaclis Caldwell discusses her new alternate history novel, "The Binding."
Jackson County
ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 13, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Pumpkin Spice Cafe" by Laurie Gilmore. Free.
PANEL DISCUSSION, 5-6 p.m. Nov. 13, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6816. Speakers explore how to make a writing career, how to make connections. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: JIM FALKENSTEIN, 7 p.m. Nov. 13, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author presents "AshlandTrails,Com: The Book: Jackson County Edition." Free.
ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 14, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Pumpkin Spice Cafe" by Laurie Gilmore. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: JENNIFER GREER, 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Twisted Places" presents her new mystery. Free.
GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 20, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "How to Read a Book" by Monica Wood Free.
DEMOCRACY IN ACTION BOOK CLUB, 5-6 p.m. Nov. 20, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin Free.
GOLD HILL FOURTH SATURDAY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 22, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: JOHN MICHAEL KEATING, 7 p.m. Nov. 24, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Double Vision, Waking Dreams" talks about his book of paintings and stories about them. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: PAMELA DEHNKE, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Merry Mayhem" presents the latest book in her court reporter mystery series. Free.
BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 2, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. Free.
EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 2, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Tom Lake" by Ann Pachett. Free.
BANNED BOOKS CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 3, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Bear Town" by Fredrik Backman. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: KIMBERLY CARLSON AESARA, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Unwrapping Christmas" presents her new novel. Free.
GOLD HILL BANNED BOOK CLUB, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 6, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Absolutely Tru Diary of a Part-time Indian" by Sherman Alexia. Free.
ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 10, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Any Trop but You" by Victoria Lavine. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: PAUL BANNICK, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers" presents his new book. Free.
HOLIDAY
Josephine County
HOLIDAY GIFT & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15-16, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-660-4772. Arts and crafts, gift and food items, candies, chocolate-dipped pickles; chocolate eating contests both days. Admission charge.
RANTS PASS COMMUNITY NATIVITY FESTIVAL, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 4-5, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 6, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, gpcommunitynativityfestival.org. hundreds of Nativity sets and artwork from around the world, with live music, children's activites. Free admission.
TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, 2-9 p.m. Dec. 5, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6071. Craft vendors on G Street (2-9 p.m.), horse-drawn carriage rides (3-5 p.m.), games (5-9 p.m.), Rogue Singers (5:15 p.m.), speakers (6:45 p.m.), tree lighting (7 p.m.). Free.
ROGUE WINTERFEST — WEEKEND HOLIDAY EVENTS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Evergreen Federal Bank's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, roguewinterfest.org. Holiday tree displays with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday music, a fishing pond, stroll-thru Southern Oregon Adventure. Admission $5, free for kids 2 and younger, at the door.
CHRISTMAS PARADE, 6 p.m. Dec. 13, Sixth Street, from C to L streets, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-8901. Holiday lights, floats, bands parade through town. Free for spectators.
LAST-MINUTE GIFT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 20, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. More than 70 vendors with a variety of gift items for sale, plus raffles, door prizes, photos with Santa (11 a.m.-1 p.m.). Free admission. Call 541-476-3215.
CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS PAST, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 20, Josephine County Historical Society, 512 S.W. Fifth St. Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Visits with Father Christmas, the Schmidt Family, entertainment, children's crafts and refreshments. Free.
Jackson County
ROGUE MAKERS HOLIDAY FAIR 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 16, Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford. Local makers and artisans with art, jewelry, pottery, knits, candles, holiday gift items, plus holiday photo booth, seasonal drinks, food trucks. Free admission.
GINGERBREAD JUBILEE COMMUNITY TOUR, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 22-23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24, Craterian Theatre, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000 or see craterian.org. A display of unique gingerbread creations made by community members. Admission $4.
LITHIA ARTISANS' HOLIDAY MARKET, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Nov. 29, 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Nov. 30, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. More than 60 local artisans offer handcrafted art and gift items, with a raffle and live music. Free admission.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHT, 3 p.m. Nov. 28, downtown Ashland. Muisc, games, Santa's procession at 5 p.m., followed by the grand illumination of holiday lights throughout town, plus muic and other festivities. Free.
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 29-Dec, 21 (no tours Nov. 30), Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650 or go to historicjacksonville.org. Costumed docents share Victorian origins of popular Christmas observances and traditions, stories of the Beekman family and Jacksonville holiday festivities in the late 1800s. Tours $10 adults, $5 children, reservations required.
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING, 5 p.m. Nov. 29, New City Hall, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville. Tree lighting ceremony, with caroling, storytelling. Free.
HOLIDAY TROLLEY LIGHTS TOUR, 5-8:30 p.m. nightly Dec. 1-31 (except Dec. 24-25), Jacksonville, 541-702-7060, christmasinjacksonville.com. A 45-minute trolley ride through the town's holiday light displays and landmarks, with hot cocoa and coffee and festive music. Tickets $18, reservations required.
WINTER WONDERLAND, 6 p.m. Dec. 2, Plaza Park, downtown Rogue River. Community tree lighting and holiday celebration, with a gingerbread house contest and photos with Santa.
PROVIDENCE FESTIVAL OF TREE PUBLIC VIEWING, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, providencefoundations.org/medford. Displays of decorated trees, teddy bear hospital, live entertainment, pictures with Santa. Tickets $8 adults, $5 kids 3-12 and seniors 65 and older, free for children 2 and younger, at the door.
HOLIDAY PARADE, 10 a.m. Dec. 6, California and Fifth streets, Jacksonville. Procession through town with decorated vehicles, floats, music. Free.
WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 6, Pear Blossom Park, North Bartlett St., along Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets, Medford. Holiday tree lighting, DJ music, candy cane hunt, light parade, photos with Santa, vendor booths, food trucks. Free.
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARADE, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6, Pine Street, downtown Central Point, 541-664-3321, ext. 130, visit centralpointoregon.gov/parksrec. Christmas lights parade and tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies and holiday crafts.
LIGHT UP GOLD HILL, 5:30-6 p.m. Dec. 6, Gold Hill City Park, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Holiday tree lighting with Santa and caroling, followed by the city's Festival of Trees (see below).
WINTER WONDERLAND, 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Plaza Park, downtown Rogue River. Community tree lighting and holiday celebration, with a gingerbread house contest and photos with Santa.
FESTIVAL OF TREES, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6, IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Community spaghetti dinner, live music, decorated trees, visit from Santa. Free.
WINTER FEST, 3-6 p.m. Dec. 20, IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Games, art activities, music, snacks for all ages. Free; donate a canned food item and receive a gift.
Doulglas County
HANDMADE HOLIDAY MARKET, noon-7 p.m. Nov. 29, Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532, uvarts.com. More than 20 local artists showcase their creations, from jewelry and ceramics, textiles, prints, leatherwork. Admission $12, $20 for groups of two or more.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5 , 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Dec. 7, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. Showcase of local crafters. Admission $6 adults, $5 with canned food donation, free for 12 and younger.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
HARVEST BAZAAR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 15, Grants Pass Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin. Local vendors with a variety of arts, crafts, decor, gift items and food items for sale; funds raised go to the Christmas senior luncheon.
APPLEGATE UNCORKED, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22, Applegate Vallet wineries, applegatevalley.wine. Self-guided tour of 16 Applegate Valley winery tasting rooms. Tickets $59.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 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.
Jackson County
SIPS FOR SUSTAINABILITY, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 13, Ashland Elks Lodge, 255 E. Main St., Ashland, socan.eco. Wine, appetizers, silent auction, music by Mountaintop Sound, guest speakers, to benefit climate literacy programs of Southern Oregon Climate Action Now. Tickets $25.
AUTUMN GOOD FOOD FESTIVAL, 3-6 p.m. Nov. 14, Medford Food Co-op, 945 S. Riverside Ave., Medford, 541-779-2667. Local vendors with free food and beverage tastings. Free admission.
ROGUE MAKERS HOLIDAY FAIR, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 15, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 16, Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford. More than 150 local markers and artisans sell art, jewelry, pottery, knits, candles, holiday gift items, with holiday photo booth, seasonal drinks, food trucks. Admission is free.
SOCC FUNDRAISER, 4:30-8 p.m. Nov. 15, Rellik Winery, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-776-8580, ext. 3181. Dinner, dessert auction, silent auction, live music, to benefit Southern Oregon Career Center. Tickets $35.
CLAYFOLK POTTERY SHOW AND SALE, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 23, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway Medford, clayfolk.org. Regional potters show and sell handmade, functional, sculptural and whimsical works in clay, plus art demonstrations and a hands-on clay activity for children. Free admission.
THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 21, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.
APPLEGATE UNCORKED, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 22, Applegate Vallet wineries, applegatevalley.wine. Self-guided tour of 16 Applegate Valley winery tasting rooms. Tickets $59.
SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL INDIGENOUS FILM TOUR, 2 p.m. Nov. 23, Ashland Independent Film Festival Film Center, 389 E, Main St., Ashland, ashlandfilm.org. A curated selection of seven short films, documentary and narrative, that reflects a variety of Native stories and original storytelling by Indigenous artists. $12.
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND HARVEST SHOW OF FINE WOODWORKING, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30, Hay-Patton Rehearsal Center, 30 S. First St., Ashland, siskiyouwoodcraftguild.org. Members of the Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild show and sell their work. Free admission.
WINTER WONDERLAND, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13, The Rrink, 1349 Center Drive, Medford, 541-770-1177. Performances by local figure skaters of all levels, plus guest Sara Barcik Weissman, 2024 adult national gold medalist. $8.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 4, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986, More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $2, free for 12 and younger.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Cover Culture, Nov. 13-13; Winter Gift Market, Nov. 14-15; DJ Marc Eazy, Nov. 14-16; The Brothers Reed, Nov. 19-23; Mister Wizard, Nov. 26-30; Light the Sky Holiday Event, Nov. 28; Rodney Carrington, Nov. 28; A Holly Dolly Christmas - Dolly Parton tribute, Dec. 6; Stevie Mac, Fleetwood Mac - Stevie Nicks tribute, Dec. 27; Through the Decades New Year's Eve party. Dec. 31; MJ Live, Michael Jackson tribute, Jan. 10; Andrew Santino, Feb. 14.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Mitch Lies, Nov. 14-15; UFC 322, Nov. 15; Bobby Lee, Nov. 18; Bret Lucich & Lisa Tyack, Nov. 21-22; Old Crow Band, Nov. 28-29; Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw Christmas Tour, Dec. 6; Mark Normand, Jan. 24.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 21-22; Australian Bee Gees Show, Nov. 22; Night Ranger, Dec, 13; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 19-20; Sebastian Bach, Original Voice of Skid Row, Jan. 17; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.
KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. Broadway's Rock of Ages, Nov. 15; UFC 322, Nov. 15; cribbage tournament, Nov. 28-30; Festival of Trees, Dec. 4.
Northern California
ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Comedy with Jordan Cerminara, Nov. 15; Geoff Tate: Operation Mindcrime, Nov. 22.
LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Nov. 21, karaoke.
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Laugh Out Loud with Adam Freeman and Brandon Vestal, Nov. 20.





