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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. Dec. 12, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic indie, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 13, Sequoia, folk, country, Americana, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 14, bluegrass jam, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

BACKDOOR AT THE REPLAY, 115 Redwood Ave, Cave Junction, 541-592-4138. Dec. 13, Takilma, alt rock, indie, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Dec. 12, Honeypot, classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 13, BitterSweet, 1980s rock, metal, 8 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 7, music bingo with prizes, 6 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

CODE 4 TAP HOUSE, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1313. Dec. 14, DJ Sean Paul, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dec. 15, open mic, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Dec. 13, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, easy listening, 8 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, open mic with Kevin Widdison, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Dec. 13, DJ Coop, 1980s-90s country, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Dec. 11, HopStone, rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 18, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 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. Dec. 12, Gary Bender, pop punk, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 13, Cody Ponder, modern country, 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. Dec. 12, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, popo, blues, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Dec. 12, The Reverberays, surf rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 13, Face the Bass with Uncle Luc, hip hop, bass, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve with DJ Fluffy, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5.

STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Dec. 12, Josh Hunt & The Upper Left, rock, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 pm.-midnight; Sundays, open jam, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Dec. 19 Tim Wallace and Michelle LeComte, annual Christmas show and sing along, with Scrambled Legs and Tangled Toes, 50-50 raffle, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Dec. 13, Bordeline Music, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 17, Pure Country, country, country rock, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, music bingo, 6 p.m.; Fridays, country line dancing, 7-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.

TRUE JUICE, 124 N.W. D St., Grants Pass, 541-441-4541. Dec. 13, Angelo Florez, with Rapid Rhymez, hip hop,. 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Dec. 19, 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. Dec. 16, trivia, 6 p.m., $5; Dec. 17, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 30, trivia, 6 p.m., $5; Dec. 31, live music, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

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. 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. Saturdays, live music, 5-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, live music, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Dec. 11, Holiday Crafting 101, 6 p.m.; Dec. 12, Trebled Souls, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 13, Chrisman & Smith, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 14, open bluegrass jam, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 18, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Dec. 11, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 12, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 13, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, R&B, roots, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 18, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BUTTERFLY CLUB 557, 557 Medford Center, Medford, 541-499-1133. Dec. 28, "The Nightmare Before A Christmas Carol," drag, burlesque, singing, comedy, 6 p.m., $25, reservations.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Dec. 12, Jon Martin, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 13, John Ivey, acoustic variety; Dec. 14, Jimmy Limo, smooth guitar, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Dec. 12-13, Comedy Night with opener Corbin LeMaster and headliner Davey Wester, 8-10 p.m., $15. Dec. 19-20, Comedy Night with opener Penny Prince and headliner Nat Baimel, 8-10 p.m., $15.

COLUMBIA HOTEL, 262 E. Main ASt., Ashland, 541-601-2087. Dec. 20, Free Creatures, alt-rock, hip hop, fuink, with Ian George & The Knee Pockets, folk-rock, opening, 10 p.m., $25-$30.

THE COPPER PLANK AT THE LODGE, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031. Dec. 12, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, 7-9 p.m., $5-$8; Dec. 13, Irish folk music, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 19, all original open mic, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Dec. 20, Irish folk music, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Years Eve Party with Smiley T & The Tall Trees, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Jan. 9, Welcome to the Woodshed & Cody Ponder, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m, no cover.Feb. 26, The Evening Shades, 8-10 p.m., $12.

DANGEROUS LEE'S LOCAL THIRTY-ONE PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Dec. 11, Skrimshaw, folk duo from Alaska, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 12, 80s Night with DJ Haiku, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 13, The Collection with Paul Deller, indie, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Dec. 16, 33 String Drive, bluegrass, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 18, Josh Gross, indie, 9-11 p.m., no cover. Saturdays, Fluid Druids, Irish music, 5-7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. 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.

GOLD RUSH BREWING, 1100 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-0029. Dec. 20, Holiday Market, 1:30-5 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 17, Rogue Blues Society jam with 12 Bars Deep, 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. Dec. 13, J.R."Old Dog" Stevens, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 16, Barnbats, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. 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. Dec. 12, Skarlett Woods Trio & Jimmy (Jef) Fretwell, 6-9 p.m., $20; Dec. 13, Tinsel & Tidings with Nina and The Notes, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., no cover; Dec, 14, Creekside Strings, fiddle session, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., no cover; Dec. 17, House Country Band, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover.

LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Dec. 11, Robbie DaCosta, rock, rockabilly, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 12, Sterling 2, jazz, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 18, Comedy, 8 p.m., $10,

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Dec. 12, Bunco, 6 p.m., $10; Dec. 14, Abdo Family Trio, variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 17, Lisa & Dean, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 21, Shybo Trio, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 28, Broadway Joe & The Shouters, rock, blues, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Dec. 11, bingo, 7 p.m.; Dec. 12, Ugly Sweater Party, holiday cookies & candies exchange, 6 p.m. No cover; 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. Dec. 13, Diamonds & Denim, rock, country rock, blues, 2-5 p.m.; Sundays, karaoke, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

MAC'S DINER, 21900 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-7303. Dec. 13, PJ & Hideous Sweater Party, with karaoke contest, 6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 14, Pooch Pics with Santa, 11 a.m., free; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., details TBA; Jan. 17, Murder Mystery Dinner & Casino Night, 6 p.m., $25, includes dinner and dessert, reservations by Jan 10; Thursdays, karaoke, 6-11 p.m., no cover; Saturdays, karaoke, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 6 p.m., no cover.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Dec. 13, Skrimshaw, Scandinavian folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, Solstice Speakeasy, early jazz with Tony & Lawrence, small bites, treats, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $45, reservations; Dec. 27, Avery Goffinet, Scandinavian folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

MORRTONS TOO, 302 E. Main St., Talent, 541-535-3813. Saturdays, live music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

MOXIE BREW KOMBUCHA 106 E. First St., Phoenix, 541-622-5413. Dec. 13, Holiday karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Dec. 11, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 12, Josh Gross, 5-8 p.m., Sky System, post-punk, psychedelic rock, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 15, women's open mic, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 16, open mic with Gyasi Silas, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 17, Dan Doshier, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 18, 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 ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, line dance lessons, 7 p.m., DJ Poppa, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; March 5, Hayden Coffman with Lane Smith, country, $20; 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. Dec. 18, holiday bingo, 6 p.m., $10; Fridays, karaoke, with DJ Poppa, 7-11p.m., no cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Dec. 11, Maxwell Friedman Group, neo-jazz, funk soul fusion, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 12, Yak Attack, electronic power trio from Portland, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 13, Patterns Fly, funk, psychedelic groove, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 19-20, Petty Thievery, Tom Petty tribute, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Jan. 23-24, Boot Juice, bluegrass, Americana, cosmic rock, swing, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Dec. 13, Jim Friend, country, folk, 1-3 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; first 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. Dec. 11, Sage Meadows Country Band, country, 6-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 18, Carson Barry & Grant Turner, 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. Dec. 19, Ugly Sweater Christmas Party, with karaoke, contest, games, prizes, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 27, Pandora Band, acoustic alt, indie, 7-11 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.


WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Dec. 14, Winter Party, music, food, drawings, give-aways, 4-7 p.m. No cover.

BRIDGEVIEW VINEYARDS WINERY, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Dec. 12, Holiday Wreath Workshop, 5 p.m., reservations.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Dec. 12, Echo Alchemy, rock, indie, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 19, Mike Brons, caroling sing-along, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

WOOLDRIDGE CREEK VINEYARD, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. Dec. 13-14, Holiday Market, with Applegate artists and vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 11, Jon Galfano, classic rock, 1960s-80s, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13, Tres Palomas, bossa nova, ballads, early jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 14, Dr. Pain & The Remedy, power pop, folk, country, rock, blues, 5-7 p.m., $6; Dec. 18, Dec. 18, Tony Brussat, early jazz, Americana, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Dec. 12, Lisa & Dean, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Dec. 14, Wishes Duo, rock, pop, blues, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Dec. 11, Southern Oregon Songwriters open mic, 3-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 12, Clayton Joseph Scott, contemporary pop, R&B, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Dec. 14, J Brothers Duo, rock, blues, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 17, trivia, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 17, line dancing, 5:30-7 p.m., no cover. Dec. 19, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 20, Jeff Kloetel, modern folk, pop, Americana, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Dec. 28, open mic, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Dec. 11, Irish and Celtic holiday music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 12, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic holiday music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13-14, wreath making, 1 p.m., $30; Dec. 13, holiday caroling, sing-along, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 18, Irish and Celtic holiday music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 19, Shae & Jenni, R&B, soul, Latin, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 20, Pozitronics, classic rock, R&B, blues, 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. Dec. 20, John Ivey, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 21, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

Dec. 27, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with The Pozitronics, 2-5 p.m., details TBA.

PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Dec. 12, Jared Gutridge, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 13, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 14, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, country, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

Dec. 17, Rick Millward, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 19, Mike Whipple, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 20, Mark Hill, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 21, Mark Ross & Ann Kelly, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Dec. 11, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13-14, A Holiday Market, vendors, 1-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13, David & Enoch, Americana, folk, country, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 14, Dave Brendlinger, folk, Americana, bluegrass, Christmas music, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 15, Michal Palzewicz, holiday candlelight cello concert, 6-8 p.m., $15; Dec. 18, Rogue Suspects Lite, blues, rock, soul, 6-8 p.m., $20; Dec. 21, Family Holiday Concert, broher-sister duo, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 28, Jesus Cuerdas, Americana, Latin jazz, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 31, Winemakers Dinner & Music, 7 p.m., $100-$125, reservations; Jan. 3, Band du Pays Swing, dance lesson 7 p.m., music, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $15.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Dec. 12, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 14, Cathy Bolton, folk, country, light pop, blues, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

THE PUNCH HOUSE, 9115 Blackwell Road, Central Point, 541-414-7941. Dec. 13, Christmas Carols Amongst the Barrels, Trevor Hanks, Christmas music, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Dec. 12, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 13, Jared Gutridge, variety, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 14, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, easy listening, 4-6 p.m. No cover; Dec. 19, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," for kids, 5:30 p.m., ugly sweater party for adults, with Dennis Konecny, new country, classic oldies, blues, 6-8 p.m. No cover,

REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Dec. 13, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, R&B, roots, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 14, Mark Hill, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 18, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., $50.

SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248-0494. Dec. 14, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, holiday tunes, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 12, Alissa Weaver, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13, Carla Bauer, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 17, Jeff Kloetzal, modern folk, country, pop, Americana, 6-8 p.m., $5; Dec. 20, Adam Gabriel, R&B, roots, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $15; Dec. 27, Jared Gutridge Duo, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Dec. 13, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

Dec, 20, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Dec. 12, Tony Brussat & Lawrence Newcomb, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Dec. 21, Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 2-4 p.m. No cover.


Douglas County

SPIRE MOUNTAIN CELLARS, 774 Hidden Meadows Lane, Oakland, 541-580-1999. Dec. 13, Inoke, 1-4 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

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.

CHRISTMAS CONCERT, 11 a.m. Dec. 13, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4300 N. River Road, Rogue River. Vocalist Stephanie Dawn and pianist Dann Thornton perform songs and words of hope. Free.

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Grants Pass Vitality Center, 234 S.W. L St., Grants Pass, soschoolofmusic.com. Southern Oregon School of Music students perform Christmas classics and festive tunes. Free.

HOLIDAY SPECIALS CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 16-17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. Grants Pass High School Music Department presents music from holiday movies, including "Elf," "Home Alone," "Polar Express," "White Christmas," "Carol of the Bells" and more. Tickets $10 general, $6 students, seniors and veterans.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Jan. 11, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Michael Stephen Brown joins the orchestra to perform MacDowell's Concerto No. 2, plus works by Liszt and Tchaikovsky. Tickets $25 -$70.

BRIDGE & WOLAK'S "SCANDALOUS ROMANTICS," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. A "tabloid" take on the stories behind the most celebrated music stars across genres. Admission by subscription; call for cost.

NASHVILLE SONGWRITER EXPERIENCE, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, The Hivve,164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, lu.ma/thehivve. Two to three songwriters from Music City share original music and the stories behind it. Tickets $35.

EASTON CORBIN, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Country. Tickets $57.50, $68, $79.


Jackson County

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.

"A SHAKESPEARE HOLIDAY," 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Oakdale Middle School, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford, roguevalleysymphonicband.org. Rogue Valley Symphonic Band presents traditional and unique holiday musical compositions inspired by the winter season. Free; advance reservations available online.

OPEN MIC, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 15, Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Music, comedy, poetry, for all ages. Free.

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.

NEW SONG SINGERS, 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Rogue Valley Mall, Medford, 541-858-4085. Rogue Valley choir presents Christmas concert, with Neighborhood Puppets sharing a holiday story and The Evergreen Handbells performing classic carols. Free,

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, 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.

"SO GOOD — THE NEIL DIAMOND EXPERIENCE," 7 p.m. Jan. 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Tribute to Neil Diamond, with classic hit songs, multimedia, stories, trivia. Tickets $43, $46, $49.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Jan. 11, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Jan. 10, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Michael Stephen Brown joins the orchestra to perform MacDowell's Concerto No. 2, plus works by Liszt and Tchaikovsky. Tickets $35-$80 in Ashland, $25-$75 in Medford.

RAINBOW GIRLS, 7 p.m. Jan. 15 The Story, 318 B St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie folk trio, with Bart Budwig. Tickets $30 general, free for ages 10 and younger.

DUDOK QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Ensemble performs works by Shostakovich and Schubert. Tickets $39-$49, with discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

WHITEY MORGAN AND THE 78s, 8 p.m. Jan. 31, Historic Ashland Armory. 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Country, for all ages, $25 advance, online and The Music Coop.

STEVE POLTZ, 7 p.m. Feb. 1, Carpenter Hall, 44 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk, country. Tickets $30.

BEATS ANTIQUE, 8 p.m. Feb. 13, Historic Ashland Armory. 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Experimental world fusion and electronic music, for all ages, $35 advance, online and The Music Coop.

SUZANNE VEGA, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Folk rock. $36.50-$56.50, with VIP packages available.


Northern California

"PETER AND THE WOLF," 7 p.m. Jan. 23, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., musicintheredwoods.com. Frisson Ensemble performs Prokofiev's family-friendly work, with narrator. Free.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, 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.

"EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME)," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, through Dec. 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.

"MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION," 2 p.m. Jan. 11, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A National Theatre Live production starring Imelda Staunton, filmed from the West End. Tickets $15 general, $12 seniors and students.

ADAM CAROLLA, 8 p.m. Jan., 16, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Comedy, with Andrea Abbate opening. Tickets $53.50, $64, $74.50.


Jackson County

THE HAMAZONS — "A HOLIDAY CLASSIC," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13, 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.

"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, hollytheatre.org. The Grand Kyiv Ballet performs the beloved holiday classic about a young girl who takes a magical journey on Christmas 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, 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, 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.

"HANSEL & GRETEL: A PANTO TALE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, some Tuesdays (no show Nov. 27), 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, some Wednesdays, through Dec. 31, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Classic children's story told in British panto style, with comedy, music, dance and audience interaction. Tickets $35-$40.

"TWELFTH NIGHT," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, through 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.

"THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING," 1 and 8 p.m., various dates, through Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, 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.

"SPOTLIGHT ON ARETHA," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 15-Feb. 8, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. The life and legacy of Aretha Franklin, with The Rogue Suspects. Tickets $35-$40; Jan. 15 preview is $25.

THE PEKING ACROBATS, 3 p.m. Jan. 24, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Trick cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, gymnastics, Tickets $46, $49, $52 general, $34, $37, $49 youth.


Douglas County

"HAVE YOURSELF A CRAZY LITTLE CHRISTMAS," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 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

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. Annual Membership Exhibit, a variety of work in various media by museum members, through Dec. 20.

HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Artwork 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

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Work by gallery members, ongoing.

ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. "Biological Treasures," realistic and life-like paintings of the natural world — amphibians, botanicals, insects, crustaceans, fungi — by Zebith Thalden, through Dec. 31, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "A Gathering of Angels," angel art show, hand-painted lamps and mirrors by Carol Branan, 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 December.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. "Fusion Artworks," dreamlike work by Mori D., and steampunk metal creations by John Garloff, through Dec. 31.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Ellisions," artwork by Chris Koehler and Yasmine Pond, through Dec. 13. "Modern Family," artwork by Central Art staff members, Dec. 19-Jan. 10; reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 19.

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, through Dec. 28.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "So Much Together," prints and etchings by Betty LaDuke exploring the myth, magic and reality across Latin America, Asia, Africa and the harvests of farm workers in Oregon, through Dec. 31.

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.

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.

SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-ON MUSEUM, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. "Nature's Paradox," paintings that feature portraits of native species paired with signs of human impact, by Claire Duncan, through Dec. 31.

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.


Douglas County

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. Dec. 12, 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 of "giving." Free, donations welcome.

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

ROGUE READS: WINTER READING PROGRAM, through Feb. 28, Jackson County libraries, jcls.org. Participants read "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt and the children's book "The Octopus Escapes" by Maile Meloy; plus related crafts, speakers, other activities. Free.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 11, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Any Trope But You" by Victoria Lavine. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — LINDA LOCHARD, 2-3 p.m. Dec. 13, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Local author discusses her historical fiction, "Life Along the Applegate Trail: A Tale of Grit and Determination." 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.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 18, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Women" by Kristin Hannah. Free.

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION BOOK CLUB, 5-6 p.m. Dec. 18, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine. Free.

FREE BOOKS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, noon-7 p.m. Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 29, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Fiction, nonfiction, movies, audio items, music, Christmas items.

BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Jan. 6, 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. 6, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group. Free.

BANNED BOOKS CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Jan. 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Three Books to Chill Your Bones" by Alvin Schwarts. Free.

WILLIAM STAFFORD POETRY READING, 7 p.m. Jan. 8, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6816, hanlib.sou.edu/friends. Free.


HOLIDAYS

Josephine County

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 13, Hawthorne Memorial Gardens, 2500 Upper River Road, Grants Pass. Wreath-laying on veterans' graves (9-11:45 a.m.), ceremony (noon). Free.

KRAMPUS NIGHT MARKET, 3-10 p.m. Dec. 13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, somethingweirdgp@gmail.com. Holiday market with strange and unusual oddities, tattoos, tarot readings, food. Admission $5, $20 with burlesque show.

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.

HIVVE HAUS YULE, 9 p.m.-midnight Dec. 20, The Hivve,164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, notacultproductions.com. Winter solstice celebration with DJ music, craft table, playful competitions, pole dance performance. Admission $20 pre-sale, $30 general, $50 VIP; collection of warm clothing for the unhoused.


Jackson County

WINTER WONDERLAND WALK, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 11-13, Dec. 18-20, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-622-2023. Walk-thru holiday lights display, with more than 20,000 lights, with refreshments and snacks. Admission $5 per car.

CHRISTMAS ON A COVERED BRIDGE, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 13, McKee Bridge, Mile Post 9, Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville. Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, caroling, painted rock hunt, bake sale, handcrafted gift sale, raffle. Free.

LIGHTS ON BIKES, 4-6:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Talent Maker City, 109 Talent Ave., Talent, talentmakercity.org/lob. Bike decorating/safety workshop (4 p.m.), decorating competition (5:15 p.m.), parade (6 p.m.). Free.

LITHIA ARTISANS' HOLIDAY MARKET, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 19, 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Dec. 20, 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Dec. 21, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. More than 60 local artisans offer handcrafted art and gift items, with a raffle and live music. Free admission.

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.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec, 21, 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.

CHRISTMAS THROUGH THE DECADES, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 26, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-662-2025, ext. 207. Guided tours through historic home showing holiday trends - decor, toys, fashion - from the 1860s to the 1960s. Tickets $10 adults, $5 for 12 and younger.

HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. most days, through Dec. 31, first floor, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, 541-776-3255. Showcase of holiday model railroad layouts by the Medford Garden Railroaders. Free.

HOLIDAY TROLLEY LIGHTS TOUR, 5-8:30 p.m. nightly through Dec. 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.


Douglas County

HOLLY JOLLY GIANTS, noon-2 p.m. Dec. 12-14, Dec. 19-21, Wildlife Safari, Winston, 541-679-1148, wildlifesafari.net. Visit the giraffe and elephant barns for close encounters, get treats. $50.

WILDLIGHTS, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 12-14, Dec. 19-21, Wildlife Safari, Winston, 541-679-1148, wildlifesafari.net. Walk-thru holiday lights, with animal appearances, storytime, holiday music, treats. $10-$15.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SOUTHERN OREGON SPORTS GUN SHOW, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-900-5500, soshootingsports.com. Guns, ammunition, shooting, hunting, Admission $8, free for 12 and younger.

NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER DANCE, 5:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Dec. 31, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-761-4302. Prime rib dinner (5:30-7:30 p.m.), dancing to music by Ellipse (8 p.m.), midnight buffet. Tickets $35 singles, $65 couples, $15 for band and buffet only; reservations required.

NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL, 8 p.m.-midnight Dec. 31, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-450-9070, onceuponadecemberball.com. Vocal performances, ballroom dancing, hors d'oeuvres, desserts, cash bar, prizes, for ages 18 and older; formal evening attire; $75 singles, $125 couples, $500 table for eight.

GRANTS PASS THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. Jan. 22, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." Suggested $5 donation, benefits La Clinica.


Jackson County

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.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 19, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.

"BEHIND THE COUNTER" BEEKMAN BANK TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec, 21, Beekman Bank, Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Tours of historic bank, insight into late 1800s history. Suggested $3 donation.

NOON YEAR'S EVE, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 31, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. Two balloon drops, music, egg drop challenge, with a sensory-friendly countdown available. Free for members, $10.50-$12.50 for nonmembers.

NEW YEAR'S EVE HONKY TONK BASH, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 31, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, cedarwoodbarn.com. Two-step dance lesson (7 p.m.), country music by Slim Chicken and Jimmy Fretwell (7:30 p.m.). $25.

ELEVATION: NEW YEAR'S EVE 2026, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Historic Ashland Armory. 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Eight DJs, vendors, photo booth, full bar. Tickets TBA.

CARD SHOW, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 3, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, atthexpo.com. Buy, sell, trade sports cards, trading card games, more. Admission $10 adults, free for 12 and younger.

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.

CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS BULL RIDING, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 9-10, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, cctbullriding.com. Cowboy games 2025 tour finals. Tickets $22 advance, $27 gate, free for ages 5 and younger.

FILM SCREENING, 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Showing of "Stop Making Sense," with introduction insights and Q&A with Jerry Harrison. $36.50-$56.50.

WINTER IN CANDLYAND, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 30-Feb. 1, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Games and activities for families. Free admission.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 8, 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. Strawberry Roan, Dec. 11-14; The Ashes, Dec. 17-21; Drop Comedy Club, Dec. 19; Bri Marie,Dec. 24-25; Stevie Mac, Fleetwood Mac — Stevie Nicks tribute, Dec. 27; DJ Marc Eazy, Dec. 26-28; Through the Decades New Year's Eve party. Dec. 31; MJ Live,

Michael Jackson tribute, Jan. 10; Theresa Caputo, Jan. 24; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 8; Andrew Santino, Feb. 14.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Bret Lucich and Lisa Tyack, Dec. 12-13; The Edge Band, Dec. 19-20; Old Crow Band, Dec. 26-27; Back to the Eighties New Year's Eve, Dec. 31; Mark Normand, Jan. 24; Bingo Loco, Feb. 21; George Thorogood & The Destroyers, March 13.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Night Ranger, Dec. 13; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 19-20; New Year's Eve Midnight in Wonderland, Dec. 31; Sebastian Bach, Original Voice of Skid Row, Jan. 17; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 23-24; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.


Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. New Year's Eve with Gotcha Covered, Dec. 31; The Morgan Wallen Experience, d. 3; Heartless, a tribute to Heart, Feb. 14.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Merry-oke, Dec. 19; Cody Ponder, Dec. 31; Midnight Rodeo New Year's Celebration, Dec. 31;

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Laugh Out Loud with Nat Baimel and Ira Summer, Dec. 18; New Year's Eve Splash Bash, Dec. 31; Justin Shandor the Ultimate Elvis Tribute, Jan. 9.


Entertainment guide

AT THE MOVIES
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