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Nightlife

Josephine County

• ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

• ART'S RED GARTER, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-4222. Dec. 23-24, DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

• BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Dec. 23, Josh Gibson, blues and reggae, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

• CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Dec. 23, Midnight Express, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam with AJ, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

• THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

• G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. Dec. 23, Black Cadillac Kings, rock, rockabilly; Dec. 30, Step it Up N Go, rockabilly, pshychobilly; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with live music. Music is 8:30 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

• THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Dec. 23, Jared Masters and guests, smooth holiday jazz, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 31, Ziggy Stardust New Year's Eve Party, with music by Harry Chin and The Mandibles, a live DJ dance party, champagne toast, door prizes, drink specials, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

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• HERB'S LA CASITA, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Sights and Sounds DJ, modern dance music, in the Vault, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; daily, karaoke in Shenanigans, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover.

• HEROES AMERICAN CAFE, Grants Pass Shopping Center, 943 S.W. D St., Grants Pass, 541-291-9295. Wednesdays, Steve Keim, acoustic eclectic folk, folk rock, rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

• JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. Dec. 30-31, Hot Gossip, vintage rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., with a New Year's Eve party on Saturday. No cover.

• THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Dec. 23, Gypsy Gillis, classic rock, blues, country, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 30, Cover 3, acoustic rock and covers, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 31, Donna Beaudin and The Fringe, classic rock and blues, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

• MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Dec. 31, Time Warp New Year's Eve party with Fire Your Boss, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.

• MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

• OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

• RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Dec. 23-25, Dec. 30, Scott Head, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 31, Jeffri Lynn and Jeffrey Stanley, jazz, Celtic, originals, 4:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

• THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Dec. 22, Burlesque Bingo, dancers comedians, bingo, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 31, Night of the Living DJs New Year's Eve party, with champagne toast, special visuals, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

• SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. Dec. 23, Adam Knight, acoustic guitar and vocals, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, salsa dancing, lesson 8:30 p.m., $5, open dance 9:30 p.m., free; Wednesdays, Pints and Paints 6:30 p.m., $40-$45; Dec. 30, Matt Krein, acoustic guitar and vocals, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with Delta blues by the Rogue Rage Duo, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover, unless noted.

• STITCHES! BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961. Dec. 23, Willie and The Poor Boys, rockgrass, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Dec. 24, open jam hosted by Willie and The Poor Boys, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Dec. Jim Lesher and Western Express, modern country, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., with a New Year's Eve party on Saturday; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

• TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-5358. Dec. 23, Tim Wallace and Michelle LeComte, jazz and standards, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

• THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. Dec. 23, A Very Whammy Christmas, gift exchange ($10 or more), drink and food specials, dessert potluck, 8 p.m. No cover.

• WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

• WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 19, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

• APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. Jan. 25, Gipsy Moon, innovative folk, and Kitchen Dwellers, bluegrass, $20 advance, $25 door; Feb. 13, Skerik's Bandelabra, punk jazz, $13 advance, $15 door; Feb. 15, Monophonics, soul, $17 advance, $20 door; Feb. 21, Bluegrass Festival — Grateful Ball, with music by Jeff Austin and The Travelin McCourys, $33 advance, $35 door; Feb. 22, Danny Barnes, banjo, and Dead Winter Carpenters, Americana roots rock, $27 advance, $30 door; March 6-7. California Honeydrops, R&B, funk, soul, $27 advance, $30 door; March 15, Quick & Easy Boys, rock trio, Yak Attack, electronica, $17 advance, $20 door; March 29, Grant Farm Band, American roots, $13 advance, $15 door; April 3, The Werks, psychedelic rock, and Brothers Gow, funk-rock improv, $12 advance, $15 door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

• BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Jan. 4, Hannah Yuen, 6 p.m.; Jan. 7, The Human Experience Tour, with Watzreal, Unlearn the World, J-Scribe, Rayven, Myrrhlin, Sledge & Bosd, DJ draft, 9:45 p.m.-1 a.m. Cover.

• BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Dec. 22, Gaibe Carroll, 7-9 p.m. ; Dec. 23, Charles Guy and Sonido Alegre, flamenco, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 29, Tim Mitchell Duo, classic rock, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 30-31, Beats Workin' Band, classic rock, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

• BLACK SHEEP PUB AND RESTAURANT, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Jan. 6, Curtain Climbers Aerial Dance Company, 9-11 p.m., $3; Sundays, Celtic music jam, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

• BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Dec. 23, Tina N the Mix, rock and blues, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

• BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Jan. 6, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, with King Roy Wing opening, 9 p.m., $10; Jan. 14, Jive Coulis, rock, blues, funk, 9 p.m.-midnight; Feb. 7, Fortune's Folly, alternative rock, 9 p.m., $5.

• CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Saturdays through Wednesdays, Ken Hart, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

• CATTLEMAN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with DJ Grene, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m., no cover.

• CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Dec. 23, Comedy Night with opener Alex Moore and headliner Tobe Hixx, 9-10:30 p.m., $10, karaoke after comedy. Dec. 30, Comedy Night with opener Edi Zanidache and headliner Andrew Sleighter, 9-10:30 p.m., $10, karaoke after comedy.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with DJ music, dinner and room packages, 6 p.m.

• GRANITE TAPHOUSE, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

• GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 27, Ashland Blues Society Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Dec. 29, Saucy, rock, funk, blues, 9 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with Parole Denied, 9 p.m. No cover.

• HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Dec. 23, Saucy, rock, funk, blues, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

• THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. Dec. 25, Holiday after Party, with Jon Galfano and Rick Bolz, classic rock and blues, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

• HOWIE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Dec. 23, live music TBA, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 30, 100 Watt Mind, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with DJ Red, give-aways, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 1980s DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

• J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Masquerade Bash, Frankie Hernandez Band, soul, funk, reggae, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

• JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. Sundays, open mic with The Robbie DaCosta Trio, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

• JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Dec. 31, Happy Freak'n New Year party, with music by My Own Black Eye, Step It Up and Go, plus Freak'Lesque extreme performance art, 9 p.m.-midnight. Cover.

• LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Dec. 22, Elana Cooper, violin, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 23, Joe Cotton Jazz Quartet, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 28, Bread and Jam, great American songbook, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Dec. 29, Alicia Viani and Mark Karwan, guitar, bass and vocals, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 31, Thor Polson, jazz piano, 10:30 A.M.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

• THE LITTLE BROWN JUG, 104 S. Pacific Highway, Talent, 541-535-3447. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with 100 Watt Mind, rock, champagne toast, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

• LIVE @ THE VILLAGE MEDFORD CENTER, 551 Medford Center, Medford, 541-946-8907. Dec. 23, Sweet Talk Holiday Show, festive holiday music; Dec. 30, Dual Identity, pop, classic rock.m Music is 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Dec. 23, Blades of Grass, festive holiday music, 8-10 p.m. No cover, all ages.

• OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Dec. 23, Tejas Heyden, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 27, Garret Gray and Nolan Ford, 8-10 p.m.; Dec. 28, Amy Corey, 8-9 p.m.; Dec. 30, Krista Michaela, 9-10 p.m.;; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with live-looped electronic music by Iconoplasty, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, Oberoke karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sundays, Dan Engle and Friends, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

• PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Dec. 30-31, Tina N The Mix, rock and blues, with a New Year's Eve party on Saturday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

• ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Dec. 23-24, DJ dance music, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 8 p.m., no cover.

• SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Mondays, Robbie DaCosta, blues, rockabilly, 9-11:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, Trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

• TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. Dec. 18, Ashland Blues Society, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

• THE TROPHY CLUB, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party, with music by Gypsy Gillis Band, champagne toast, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

• THE WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Dec. 22, Sage Meadows and High Country, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 26, Peggy Rose's Singer Showcase, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Dec. 27, Martin Family Xmas, 8-11 p.m; Dec. 28, Eric Ledbetter and Friends, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 29, David Pinsky, backporch blues, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

Wineries

Jackson County

• BELLE FIORE WINERY, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 22, Savanna, classic country, western folk-rock, originals; Dec. 23, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, blues; Dec. 28, Craig Wright, singer songwriter; Dec. 29, Charles Guy and Linda Powers, original music with Spanish, flamenco flair, Music is 6-8 p.m. No cover.

• CAPRICE VINEYARDS, 1320 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-482-3798. Alpaca fiber wet felting hat class, Jan. 14 and Jan 21, $85 and $15, reservations by Jan. 4.

• EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Sunday brunch, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Sundays through Jan. 8, $25, reservations; cooking classes with chef Doug Todd, 6-8 p.m. alternate Tuesdays, $55-$65 per session, reservations required; schedule: Dec. 13 (stovetop smoked duck), Dec. 27 (Cuban sandwiches), Jan. 10 (butternut squash ravioli), Jan. 24 (boeuf bourguignon), Feb. 7 (moussaka and dolmas).

• ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 23, Blowin' Smoke, modern country, 6-8 p.m. , no cover. Dec. 28, open jam with Mike Dunn, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

• SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 28, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

Music

Josephine County

• ALLISON SCULL & VICTOR MARTIN, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6, Barnstormers Theater, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.org. Fusion of jazz, folk, blues and funk with guitar, saxophone and vocals, from Dunsmuir, Calif. Tickets $15.

• OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 7, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-488-3593. Acoustic music for listening and dancing. Admission by donation.

• ROCK CONCERT, 6-10 p.m. Jan. 9 Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Silver & Gold and Overslept, indie rock from Colorado, and others. $7 suggested donation.

• ROCK CONCERT, 6-10 p.m. Jan. 15 Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Short Stories, pop punk from San Diego; Creekside, alternative from Chico; Citysick, emo/indie from Chico; and others. $7 suggested donation.

• ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 19, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free.

• 3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 Watkins St., Cave Junction, 541-479-6577, www.3RiversChorale.org. Ensemble presents "Missa Gaia," in celebration of Mother Earth, featuring the music of Paul Winter, with accompaniment by pianist and the Oregon Little Big Band. Admission by donation.

• 3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. Jan. 22, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6577, www.3RiversChorale.org. Ensemble presents "Missa Gaia," in celebration of Mother Earth, featuring the music of Paul Winter, with accompaniment by pianist and the Oregon Little Big Band. $15 general, $5 youth under 12.

• ROBERT EARL KEEN, 8 p.m. Jan. 21, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, www,roguetheatre.com. Bluegrass, for ages 21 and over only. $35.

Jackson County

• LAZER LLOYD, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 25, Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. Solo blues concert. Optional Chinese dinner served at 6 p.m. Dinner and concert $30, concert only $15. Tickets sold at Music Coop in Ashland, by phone or online.

• BEATS ANTIQUE, 9 p.m. Dec. 29, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, www.liveatthearmory.com. World roots electronica fusion trio, with Thriftworks opening. $30 advance, $35 door, for age 21 and older only.

• GABE YOUNG AND JODI FRENCH 7:30 p.m. Dec. 30, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, www.chambermusicconcerts,org. Oboist and pianist perform music of Bowen, Goosens, Saint-saens and Massenet. $20 general, $5 students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

• ZEPDRIX NEW YEAR'S EVE ROCK BALL, 9:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, www.liveatthearmory.com. Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix music by Lovebite featuring Jeff Pevar and special guests, with The Fret Drifters opening; festive attire encouraged. $30 advance, $35 door, for 21 and over only.

• SOUTHERN OREGON JAZZ ORCHESTRA, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 4, Eagles Lodge, 2000 Table Rock Road, Medford, sojazzorchestra.com. Sixteen-piece big band. Free.

• MONARCHS 'N MUSIC, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 7, Jackson County Extension, 569 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-531-6781, glenn.risley@yahoo.com. Dinner (bring utensils, dishes, glassware), Americana and blues music by Kelly's Lot Duo. Suggested donation $20-$50, to benefit Southern Oregon Monarch Advocates. RSVP by Jan. 2 by phone or email.

• BRENTANO STRING QUARTET, 7:20 p.m. Jan. 20, 3 p.m. Jan. 21, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Program of music by Haydn, Kurtag, Beethoven, Medelssohn. $33-$38.

Willamette Valley

• HI FI MUSIC HALL, 44 E. Seventh St., Eugene, hifimusichall.com. Get schedule and ticket information online.

• HULT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, Seventh and Willamette, Eugene, 541-682-5000, www.hultcenter.org. Get schedule and ticket information online.

• JOHN G. SHEDD INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS, 868 High St., Eugene, 541-434-7000, www.theshedd.org. Live concert venue. Get schedule and ticket information online.

• MCDONALD THEATRE, 1010 Willamette St., Eugene, 541-345-4442, www.mcdonaldtheatre.com. Live concert venue. Get schedule and ticket information online.

• MATTHEW KNIGHT ARENA, 1776 E. 13th St., Eugene, 541-346-4461, www.matthewknightarena.com. Get schedule and ticket information online.

Klamath County

• ROSS RAGLAND THEATER, 218 N. Seventh St. Klamath Falls, 541-884-5483, www.rrtheater.org.

Portland area

• ALADDIN THEATER, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland, 503-234-9694, www.aladdin-theater.com. Check listings for details.

• ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland, contact 503-248-4335, www.portland5.com/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall. Check listings for details.

• CRYSTAL BALLROOM, 31332 W. Burnside St., Portland, 503-225-0047, www.mcmenamins.com. Check listings for details.

• MODA CENTER, 1 N. Center Court, Portland, 503-235-8771, www.rosequarter,com. Check listings for details.

• OREGON SYMPHONY, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, southwest Broadway and Main, Portland, 503-228-1353, www.orsymphony.org. Call or go online for concert schedule, tickets.

On Stage

Josephine County

• "MUSIC MAN" AUDITIONS, 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 2, New Song Fellowship, 111 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass; 6-8:30 p.m. Jan. 4, South Middle School, 350 W. Harbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-244-0033. One Eleven Theatre Company auditions roles for spring musical. bring 60-second Broadway-style song.

Jackson County

• "WHITE CHRISTMAS," 7 p.m. Dec 22-23, 27-29, 1 p.m. Dec. 24, 31, Randall Theatre Company, 10 E. Third St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical adaptation with music by Irving Berlin. $18 reserved, pay-what-you-want at the door, as available.

• "A CELTIC CHRISTMAS," 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, Craterian Theater, Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Celtic musicians, singers, dancers. $29, $32, $35 general, $20, $23, $26 youth.

• "LATE NIGHT CABARET: NAUGHTY BUT NICE," 11 p.m. Dec. 23, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Late night cabaret-style show, with songs and comedic pieces. $10 advance, $12 door.

• "THE SNOW QUEEN," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 31, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, ctporegon.org. Pop rock musical interpretation of Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale about a young girl's quest to save her best friend from the wicked Snow Queen. Tickets $25 adults, $18 children under 18.

• "THE PINE MOUNTAIN LODGE," 8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through Dec. 31, and 8 p.m. Dec. 26, (no shows Dec. 25, Dec. 27), Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A returning WWII vet is tasked with shutting down his late father's upstate New York hotel — or putting on one last show to save it. Tickets $21 and $35.

• "THE ODD COUPLE," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6-7, Jan. 13-14, Craterian Theater, Medford, 541-708-6400, craterian.org. Neil Simon comedy about mis-matched roommates. $18.

• "SOUTH PACIFIC," 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 8, plus 8 p.m. Dec. 20 and Dec. 27 (no shows Dec. 25), Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. Two parallel love stories set on an island paradise during World War II. Tickets $18-$36, rush tickets (10 minutes before curtain) are $18; Dec. 7 is pay-what-you-can.

• "SPOTLIGHT ON BILLY JOEL," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 12-29, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. The life and music of pianist, singer, songwriter and composer Billy Joel through music and narration. $22-$33.

• "FAME — THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Craterian Theater, Medford, 541-708-6400, craterian.org. The successes, failures, elation and fear of a group of aspiring students at the New York High School of Performing Arts. Tickets $46, $52, $58.

• "DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 20-Feb. 5, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctporegon.org. A parody that imagines characters from the "Peanuts" comic strip as teenagers. $20 general, $15 children, students and seniors; Jan. 19 preview is $15.

• "PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Craterian Theater, Medford, 541-708-6400, craterian.org. Workers at a North Carolina gas station and good-natured waitresses make music celebrating the simple joys in life. $36, $39, $42.

• OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, Feb. 24-26, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2017 season opens with "Julius Caesar," (Feb. 24-Oct. 29); "Henry IV, Part 1" (Feb. 25-Oct. 28); "Shakespeare in Love," (Feb. 25-Oct. 29); "Mojada," Feb. 26-July 6. Dates, times and ticket prices vary.

Willamette Valley

• HULT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, Seventh and Willamette, Eugene, 541-682-5000, www.hultcenter.org. Get schedule and ticket information online.

Portland area

• ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL, 1037 S.W. Broadway, Portland, contact 503-248-4335, www.portland5.com/arlene-schnitzer-concert-hall. Check listings for details.

• ARTISTS REPERTORY THEATRE, 1516 S.W. Morrison St., Portland, 503-241-1278, www.artistsrep.org.

Klamath Falls

• ROSS RAGLAND THEATER, 218 N. Seventh St. Klamath Falls, 541-884-5483, www.rrtheater.org.

Child's Play

Josephine County

• VISITS WITH SANTA, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 23, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 24, Holiday Plaza, Fifth and G streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-5773. Free.

• SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 14, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. For children with special needs, with visits with Canine Angels, followed by open swim. Free.

• CHRISTMAS BREAK DAY CAMP, through Dec. 23 and Dec. 26-30, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Activities, field trips and more for kids in K-eighth grades. $27-$32 per day.

• INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Games, activities for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Free; parents must stay with children.

• BABY RHYME TIME, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Grants Pass Branch Josephine Community Libraries, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass., 541-956-2059, 541-474-3101, ext. 232. Parents and babies up to 2 years old meet for storytime and playtime with others. Free.

• PRESCHOOL PLAY TIME, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Physical activities and sports for kids 3-4. Free; parents must stay with children.

• SHALLOW WATER PLAY HOUR, 10-9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Youth ages 3-5 and their parents play water games, swim. $5 per family for nonmembers, free for members.

• FAMILIES AT PLAY, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Storytime and play time for toddlers, preschoolers and older children, parent support group. Free; parents must stay with children.

Jackson County

• MASQUERADE DANCE PARTY, 1-3:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6995. Balloon fun, face painting, masks to decorate, dance lessons, bubbles. Free.

• PIRATES AND PRINCESSES BALL, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8678. Family event with games, dancing, crafts. Free.

• KID TIME DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, www.kid-time.org. Interactive exhibits and classes that promote imagination and cooperative play. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $4-$8.

• SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other sciences. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; admission $8-$10, free for kids under 2, $1 every first Sunday.

Art

Josephine County

• ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For December: Gillian McMains at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway.

• BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Glass art by Keegan Brons from the Glass Forge, through December.

• GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Winter Solstice," photography by gallery artists, through Dec. 30.

• GRANTS PASS VINTAGE OUTLET AND CONSIGNMENTS, 124 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. Fire Mountain Gems' annual Employee Art Exhibit, with more than 50 entries of art, photography and jewelry design, through December.

• ILLINOIS VALLEY FINE ARTISTS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-6351. Artists work in all media, with Gene Drake available for lessons.

• REBEL BRICKS, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1933. Whimsical monsters in acrylic by Misti King, through December.

• UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, untitled2gallery.com. "Proto-Fetishist Paintings" by Paul James Cunningham, through December.

Jackson County

• ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "50th Fall Transparent Media Traveling Show," 20 award-winning works by members of the Watercolor Society of Oregon, through Dec. 30.

• ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Art by gallery artists, ongoing.

• ARTISAN EYEWORKS, 180 Lithia Way, No. 103, Ashland, 541-414-7320. Photographer Darcie Sternenberg, through December.

• ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. "Small Treasures," artwork suitable for gift-giving, through Dec. 31.

• ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-301-5975. Three-dimensional printmade jewelry by Tiffany Hokanson, through December, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

• ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak "Winter Wonders," holiday gift show, through December, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

• EDENVALE ENOTECA, 17 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3377. Mixed media paintings by Cammy Davis, through Jan. 30.

• GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Gifts from the Gifted," through December.

• GOOD BEAN COMPANY, 165 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-899-8740. "The Angel Show," artwork of angels by Rogue Valley artists, through Dec. 31.

• HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Gallery Artists Salon," paintings, prints, sculpture and ceramics by gallery artists, through Dec. 30.

• HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING, 280 E. Hersey St., No,. 11, Ashland, 541-482-1983. Peanuts original animation art, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

• JACKSONVILLE LIBRARY, 304 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Abstract acrylic paintings by Patrick Beste, through December.

• MEDFORD LIBRARY, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8678. Watercolors by Linda Abblet, through December.

• NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.

• THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Images by David Lorenz Winston, through December.

• SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Avenue, Ashland, 541-552-6245, www.sou.edu/sma. "Art on Paper: 10 Women Artists" works of 10 internationally renowned female artists, through Jan. 7.

Douglas County

• GALLERY 7, Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. "Umpqua Plein Air Traveling Exhibit, award-winning paintings from Umpqua Plein Air 2016, through Jan. 7.

• UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "EarthWindFire," juried show; Pastel Society of Oregon; "This Place," works by Gabe Fernandez; Holiday Pop-Up Shop; "Rural," works by Lora Block; "Making a Mark," works by Teen Art Studio students, through Dec. 23.

Literary

Josephine County

• POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 6, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems. Free, donations welcome.

• AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Jan. 3, Rogue Valley Retirement, 1001 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

• CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 10, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and All the World Christian Center). 541-441-0932. Speaker Dave Wright, author of "Not Enough Tears." No membership fee, donations welcome.

• ECKANKAR BOOK DISCUSSION, 10:30 a.m. Jan. 14 Grants Pass Branch Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-7648. Ongoing study of "Wisdom of the Heart" 3.

• JOY LUCK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Thursday, Countryside Village, 1700 Kellenbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7665. Long-time book discussion group reads and discusses one book per month; fifth Thursday is a no-host lunch outing.

Jackson County

• SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 28, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group. Free.

• POETRY APPRECIATION, 5-6 p.m. Jan. 9, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-535-7090. Ernie Caswell leads poetry reading and discussion. Free.

• SECOND TUESDAY BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. Jan. 10, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "All the Light we Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr. Free.

• SECOND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group. Free.

• BOOK EVENTS, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Jan. 12, Victoria Leo, author of "Journey Out of SAD: Beat the Seasonal Blues Now," 7 p.m. Free.

• EXPLORATIONS OF AGING BOOK GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group, facilitated by Gaea Yudron. Free.

• THIRD THURSDAY LIBRARY BOOK GROUP, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Readers share about their favorite books. Free.

• BOOKS ON SATURDAY, 10-11 a.m. Jan. 21, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8679. Book discussion group. Free.

• BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3 p.m. Jan. 24, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Plutocrats: The Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else" by Chrystia Freeland. Free.

Fairs, Fests

Portland area

• FERTILE GROUND FESTIVAL, Jan. 19-29, Portland, www.fertilegroundpdx.org. Dozens and dozens of new artistic works, including theater, dance, circus, clown, music, animation, multidisciplinary arts at 44 venues across the city. Festival pass $50; individual event tickets available online.

Misc.

Josephine County

• FAMILY FELLOWSHIP NIGHT, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 23, Unity Church, 1027 S.E. M St., Grants Pass, 224-735-9500. Dinner (5:30 p.m.), screening of "The Polar Express (6 p.m.). Free.

• HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY, 6-9 p.m. daily through Dec. 25, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, 541-264-0437. Drive-through or walk-through display, with blow-ups, lasers, music. On Dec. 23, Santa and elves will be available for photos and free hot cider. Free, donations welcome.

• FAMILY FELLOWSHIP NIGHT, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 30, Unity Church, 1027 S.E. M St., Grants Pass, 224-735-9500. Dinner (5:30 p.m.), movie screening (6 p.m.). Free.

• NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER/DANCE, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-474-2833. Dinner (7 p.m.), dancing to music by Midnight Express (9 p.m.) Dinner and band $25 singles, $40 couples, sold until Dec. 28; band only $10, sold at the door.

• BLACK, WHITE & THE BLUES, 5 p.m.-midnight Feb. 11, Grants Pass Toyota, 375 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Live music, live art auction, silent auction, no-host bar, to benefit Grants Pass Museum of Art. Music is by Lloyd Jones Band and Terry Robb. Tickets $75, table of eight for $525.

Jackson County

• A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 26, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Tour historic home to learn how Christmas was celebrated during the late 1800s. Tours begin every 15 minutes. $5 adults, $3 students and seniors.

• HOLIDAYS AT HANLEY FARM, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 26-27, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536, ext. 202, www.sohs.org. Tour decorated farmhouse, hear holidays stories, family history, warm cider, self-guided tours of the grounds. Admission is free, home tours $3-$5; advance registration suggested.

• NOON YEAR'S EVE PARTY, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec, 31, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www. scienceworksmuseum.org. Countdown and balloon drop at noon, make-you-own party hats and nose makers, dancing, egg drop contest. Admission $5 for members, $10 nonmembers, $30 families.

• NEW YEAR'S EVE BINGO, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Rogue River Community Center, 132 Broadway, Rogue River, 541-582-1488. Dinner and dessert, party favors, sparkling cider, bingo game packs, free drawings. Tickets $50.

• HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon Jan. 4, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, Jan. 11, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, 541-773-6536. "Writing the Great War: Southern Oregon Letters and Stories from WWI," the first in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

• WINTER WINE EVENT, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 14, Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Sampling of culinary creations, wine tasting, music by East Main Band. $15, includes logo wine glass, $10 for wine members (who can get in at noon).

• ASHLAND ICE RINK, 95 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-488-9189, 541-488-5340, www.ashland.or.us/icerink. Open through Feb. 26, times vary. Admission $3.50-$4; skates $2.50 per pair.

Douglas County

• FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & HOLIDAY VILLAGE, 5:30-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through Jan. 1, River Forks Park, Roseburg, 541-672-3469. Drive-through holiday lights display, giant nutcracker, arts and crafts, wagon rides, Santa (village open 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, through Dec. 24.). Drive-through is $10 per car.

• CHALLENGE OF THE CHAMPIONS BULLRIDING, 7 p.m. Jan. 21,m Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-580-8901. $13 advance. $16 door.

Portland area

• ZOOLIGHTS, 5-9 p.m. daily, through Jan. 1, Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, oregonzoo.org. Holiday display of more than 1 million lights, carousel, train rides. $4.95-$14.95.

Klamath Falls

• GLAM IT UP, 9 p.m. Dec. 31, Running Y Ranch Resort, Klamath Falls, 541-850-5502, www.eventbrite.com. Drag cabaret show, champagne toast at midnight, dancing, meet-and-greet with performers. $35-$50.

Casinos

Douglas County

• SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-772-5425. Rick Jones Brotherhood, through Dec. 25; Amy Clawson, Dec. 28-Jan. 1; New Year's Eve with Magical Motown Memories and Dokken, Dec. 31; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 7-8; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Portland area

• SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. UFC 207 Viewing Party, Dec. 30; New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Smokey Robinson, Jan. 14; UFC 208 Viewing Party, Jan. 21; Lunar New Year Concert, Jan. 28; The Righteous Brothers, Feb. 25.

Oregon coast

• CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. New Year's Eve Parties, Dec. 30-31; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 6-7; Bill Engvall, Jan. 20-21; Cole Swindell, Feb. 10-11; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, March 3-4.

• MILL CASINO HOTEL, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 207 Viewing Party, Dec. 30; New Year's Eve DJ Dance Party, Dec. 31; Burns Night Celebration and Dinner, Feb. 4; Southcoast Clambake Jazz Festival, March 9-12; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

• THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. UFC 207 Viewing Party, Dec. 30; New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 13-14; UFC 208 Viewing Party, Jan. 21; Super Bowl Tailgate Party, Feb. 5; Death By Dessert, Feb. 11; UFC 209 Viewing Party, Feb. 11; UFC 210 Viewing Party, March 4; So You Think You Can Sing, Wednesdays.


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