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.

Fridays and Saturdays, DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 29, The Fireflies, dance music, 9 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with The Fireflies, dance music, 9 p.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. 22, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 23, Scott Head, acoustic guitar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Dec. 30, Nick from Nowhere, piano, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Dec. 21-22, Hot Gossip, vintage rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 28-29, Perry Road, rock, country, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 31 New Year's Eve Party, with World's Least Dangerous band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m., sign-ups start at 5 p.m., no cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. Dec. 21-22, Tina N the Mix, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 28-29, Saucy, classic and contemporary rock, funk, disco, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with music by Saucy, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Dec. 22, DanceHall presents "Gnome for the Holigays," with DJ ANIKA, and Victor the Goon, 6-8:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Gaylien and SQ-83, 8:30 p.m. No cover.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. Dec. 21-22, DJ For the Weekend, dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 28-29, Hot Gossip, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with music by Hot Gossip, free champagne toast, party favors, 9 pm.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Dec. 21, Beau Berry Band, classic rock, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 22, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 28, Ring of Trees, rock, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 29, Jen Ambrose Band, indie rock, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. 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. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, folk guitar, 5:30- 8 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Dec. 21-22, Gypsy Gillis, classic rock, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 28-29, Frankie Hernandez Band, soul, funk, reggae, rock, 9 p.m.-1:a.m.; Dec. 31, New year's Eve Party with Sights and Sounds DJ in the event center, karaoke in the lounge, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sunday-Wednesday, karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m., hip hop DJ Niko, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Dec. 20, Gary Margason, acoustic guitar, 9-11 p.m.; Dec. 21, Jacksaphine, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Dec. 22, The Cultivators, rock, reggae, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Dec. 23, Pandora Acoustic, 8-10 p.m.; Dec. 27, The Elephant, rock duo, acoustic/electric, 9-11 p.m. Dec. 28, Divine Rewind with Alcyon Massive, Hastings, Resolve and Rizlo, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 29, DJ Ruku$, hip hop, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 30, DJ FiNaTTiK's The End is Near Party, 8-10 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party, DJs indoors and DJ FiNaTTik outdoors, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jan. 3, Westbound, Americana duo, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. Dec. 21, Nick Spurgeon, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-8 p.m. No cover. Dec. 28, Matt Combe, acoustic guitar and vocals, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 31, Roaring 20s New Year's Eve Party, with 1920s music, champagne toast at midnight, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Dec. 21, Tim Wallace and Michelle LeComte, jazz, blues, standards, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 28, Guppy, acoustic Americana, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Dec. 22, Dale Hopper, old-time country, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Dec. 20, acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Dec. 21, "Twas the Night Before Christmas," dinner theater, 5:30-8:30 p.m., sold out.

Jackson County

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Dec. 21, He Died, Human Obliteration, Splitjaw, Disymbolic, Duskala, 7-10 p.m., $5.; Jan. 15, Armed for Apocalypse, metal, Horseneck, hardcore, 7 p.m., $5.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Dec. 20, Lee Stewart, acoustic, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 21, Danielle Kelly Trio, jazz, blues, standards, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 22, Nick and Shae, jazz, blues, standards, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 27, Drive Thru Radio, 7-9 p.m. No cover. Dec. 28, Rogue Suspects Trio, blues, funk, rock, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 29, David Pinsky and Broadway Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 31, New year's Eve Party with The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 9 p.m.- 1a.m.; Jan. 3, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Dec. 24, Rainbow Affair, LBGTQ gathering, 6 p.m.; Dec. 28, Robbie Da Costa Trio, rockabilly, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Magic Night, 6-9 p.m., Blades of Grass, acoustic bluegrass, 9-11 p.m.; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Dec. 22, Saucy, rock, blues, funk, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Dec. 21, Slow Corpse with The Mondegreens, indie rock, 9 p.m., $10.

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.

CATTLEMEN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. Dec. 22, Frankie Hernandez Band, soul, funk, reggae, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with Dos Tacos, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.M.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Dec. 21-22, Comedy Night with opener Travis Nelson and headliner Nick Hoff, 8 p.m. $10; Dec. 28-29, Comedy Night with opener Joshua Chambers and headliner Del Van Dyke, 8 p.m. $10.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. Dec. 21, DJ dance party, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 22, Santa's Sexy Red Dress Party, with prizes, 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m., $2.

FOGLINE SALOON, 1250 Biddle Road, Suite H, Medford, 541-857-8891. Dec. 20, Annieville, blues, jazz, light rock, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Dec. 27, Mark Charles Hill, country, light rock, 7:30--9:30 p.m.; Dec. 28, San Cavanaugh, acoustic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

4 DAUGHTERS IRISH PUB, 126 W. Main St., Medford, 541-779-4455. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Celebration, with DJ Dysfuncktion, party favors, champagne toast, whiskey tasting, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Saturdays, Jug of Punch, Irish music, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 21-22, Blowin' Smoke, modern country, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 28, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 29, The Girls, featuring Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 advance, $15 door; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with Hog Wild, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Dec. 21-22, Ring of Trees, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 29, Latino Night with DJ Coco, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. Dec. 29, Brass Alibi, classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Dec. 28, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, R&B, Motown, soul, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

IPUB, 137 E. Main St, Ashland, 541-482-8572. Wednesdays, karaoke, 10 p.m. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Dec. 21, Highway Kats, rock, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 28, Jon Galfano & The Stormchasers, classic rock, 9 p.m.- midnight; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with Frankie Hernandez Band, soul, funk, rock, reggae, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

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

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Dec. 20, Harpdog Brown and The Uptown Blues Band, blues from Canada, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 27, Honkey Toker International Roadshow, with Johnny Law, The Happys, Felix Thursday and The Cheatin' Hearts, Pete and Val, Silas R. Shand, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 29, Spicy When Naked, punk, CD release party, with The Shaky Harlots and Death Plant, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Cover charges vary.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Dec. 21, A St. Jazz Collective, 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 26, Bread & Jam, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Dec. 28, Two Guitars, 10 a.m.-noon; Dec. 29, John Mazzei Jazz Trio, 10:30 am.-12:30 p.m.; Jan. 2, House Band, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LOFT BRASSERIE & BAR, 18 Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, 541-482-1116. Dec. 20, Danielle Kelly Soul Trio, R&B, soul, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 22, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. Dec. 20, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 23, live jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 30, Rogue Trio, jazz, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Dec. 21 Jon Galfano with Jen Ambrose, classic rock and pop on guitar and flute, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Dec. 21, Daniel Nickels, rock folk, 9 p.m.; Dec. 29, Amy Corey, hometown acoustic, 7 p.m.; Dec. 30, Amy Corey, 8-9 p.m.; Fridays, Corner Boys, Irish, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m. ; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Dec. 21, The Spiral Kings, classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 22, Rickishane, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays and Thursdays, open jam night, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with DJ Casey Baker, balloon drop, prizes, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., no cover.

SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Mondays, Robbie DaCosta and Friends, rockabilly, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

THE TOP, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. Dec. 21, Dayton Dean, gypsy jazz guitar, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 28, The Reverberays, surf rock, and The Shaky Harlots, garage rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Dec. 21, Son Ravello (Michael Caruso), acoustic indie, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Dec. 20, Tradewinds, pop, classic rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, Wonder, singer-songwriter's "Live at Walkabout" album release, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 27, Lee Stewart, reggae, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Jan. 3, Robbie DaCosta, rockabilly blues, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Dec. 20, Gayle Wilson Trio, 7-11 p.m.; Dec. 21, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Dec. 22, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Dec. 23, Jim Quinby, 6-8 p.m., Little Thom's open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 26, Jeff Stanley, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 27, John Denver Birthday Bash, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 28, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Dec. 29, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Dec. 30, Jim Quimby, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight, Jan. 1, Peggy Rose's Singers Showcase, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 2, Gene's Themed Open Mic, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 3, Jimmy Pinwheel Band, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Dec. 22, Piano By Matt, 1-4 p.m., with holiday gift shop. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Jan. 11-12, Winemaker's Dinner: An Evening in Bordeaux, 6-10 p.m., $95, reservations required.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Dec. 21, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 20, Jeff & Jeffri, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, Not Too Shabby, pop, blues, R&B, contemporary, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 22, Stolen Moments, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 23, David Cahalan, American jazz, Latin jazz, flamenco, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 26, Perry Road, country, classic and current rock, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 27, Don and Shae, jazz, blues standards, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover; Dec. 30, New Year's Celebration with Blue Lightning, 5-7 p.m., $5-$10. No cover, unless otherwise noted.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Dec. 24, Christmas Eve brunch, 9:30 a.m., $15-$35, reservations required; Jan. 1, New Year's Day brunch, 9:30 a.m., $15-$35, reservations required.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. Dec. 22, Jen Ambrose, acoustic guitar and vocals, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Dec, 23, live music, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 30, Tony Brussat, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Jan. 12, Band du Pays, swing lesson 7 pm., music 7:30-9:30- p.m., $10.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Dec. 22, Jeff Kloetzel, soulful guitar and vocals, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 21, Blue Lightning, dance music, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; Dec. 23, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 28, Top Secret, eclectic rock, originals, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; Dec. 30, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 21, Alyssa Weaver, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 22, Sazerac Jazz Trio, 6-8 p.m.; 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 26, Jared Gutridge, acoustic, 6-8 p.m.;Dec. 28, Doug Warner, acoustic, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 29, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 20, 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.

ROCK CONCERT, 6-11 p.m. Jan. 4, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Ghost Kings, rock; Brandon Prinzing & The Old Revival (rock from Bend), and Matt Combe, bluesy folk-jazz from Grants Pass. $5.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 5, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-488-3593. Open jam for all ages. Admission by donation.

211 FLY, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N,.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557. Original rock band from Southern Oregon plays progressive rock, southern rock and blues. $15.

3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. Jan. 19, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins St., Cave Junction, 541-592-2981. "Winter Songs" program features seasonal music with piano accompaniment. Suggested $10 donation.

MICHAEL NESMITH, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Formely of The Monkees. $35 general, $45, $55 reserved; $185 general admission meet-and-greet, $205 reserved meet-and-greet.

3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. Jan. 20, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-592-2981. "Winter Songs" program features seasonal music with piano accompaniment. Tickets $15, available after Jan. 2.

DERIK NELSON & FAMILY, 3 p.m. Jan. 20, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199. Siblings Derik, Riana and Dalten perform unique arrangements of popular songs, for Josephine County Community Concert Association. Tickets by subscription; call for availability.

Jackson County

HOLIDAY JAZZ PARTY, 7 p.m. Dec. 20, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Ed Dunsavage Trio, with Bob Rawlings and Norma Jean, play holiday jazz. $25 general, $20 Siskiyou Music Project members.

AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR, 6 p.m. Dec. 21, First Baptist Church, 2004 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-482-3836. African songs and dances, children's songs, traditional spirituals, gospel favorites. Free.

COMMUNITY DRUMMING CIRCLE 6-7 p.m. Dec. 21, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate. Open to the public; bring a drum if you have one. Free.

WINTER SOLSTICE/FULL MOON FIRE & DRUM, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 22, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-482-3776.

AFRICAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR, 7 p.m. Dec. 28, Valley Bible Fellowship, 616 S. Pacific Highway, Talent, 541-535-6322. African songs and dances, children's songs, traditional spirituals, gospel favorites. Free.

JOSEPH YUNGEN, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Recital of music by Alkan, Faure, Chopin. $20 general, $5 for full-time university students, children 8 and older and Oregon Trail Card holders.

ORGAN RECITAL, 2 p.m. Dec. 30, Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 N. Second St, Ashland, 541-482-3075. Margaret Evans performs works by Bach, Soerby, Pachelbel, Daquin, Hailstork, Schaffner, Hobby, Buxtehude and Dupre, with seasonal hymns sungs by the audience. Free, $20 donations to Options of Helping Residents of Ashland suggested.

NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY PROGRAM, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 31, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Music by Dennis Caraher. Free.

MUSIC FOR FLUTE, PIANO, CLARINET, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 5, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 5641-899-1665. Lisa Nichols, Joseph Yungen, Gwen Hutchings perform Bach's Trio Sonata, the Martinu Sonata and other chamber works. Free.

JIM WITTER'S IT'S STILL ROCK AND ROLL TO ME, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Tickets $32, $35, $38 adults, $22, $25, $28 youth 22 and younger.

THE TEMPTATIONS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Kimmel Performing Arts Center, Kids Unlimited Academy, 821 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, www.kuoregon.org. Motown legends perform for all ages. Tickets $80 general, $200 VIP with five-course dinner and Red Lily Vineyard wines. Proceeds benefit Kids Unlimited.

JOSH TURNER, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Country, with Mo Pitney opening. Tickets $25 general admission floor, $35 general admission bleachers, $45-$55 reserved.

KAREN LOVELY BAND, 8-11 p.m. Jan. 19, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-944-2844, liveatthearmory.com. Post-women's march blues concert for ages 21 and over only. $20 advance, $25 door.

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, 8 p.m. Jan. 22, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-944-2844, liveatthearmory.com. Progressive bluegrass. $25 advance, $30 door.

ROSANNE CASH, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Multi Grammy Award-winner performs new material and songs from her upcoming musical "Norma Rae." Tickets $43, $46, $49.

ENSEMBLE 4.1, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn and piano play compositions from Romantic and Modern periods. $35-$42,m $5 for full-time college students,children and Oregon Trail Card holders, $20 for ages 19-35.

SAN FRANCISCO ADLER FELLOWS GRAND OPERA CONCERT, 3 p.m. Jan. 27, Mountain Avenue Theater, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 800-901-7173, 541-261-5776, bravaopera.com. San Francisco Opera resident artists perform works by opera's greatest composers. $25 adult reserved, $5 students.

Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. Jan. 22, First United Methodist Church, 1771 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-236-2566. Students 8 and older present winter concert. Donation.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS," 5:30 p.m. Dec 21,

Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Old-fashioned dinner theater song and dance show, with a Christmas theme. Sold out.

"VAGINA MONOLOGUES" AUDITIONS, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 21 and Jan. 4, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass. Cold readings from the script. Performances will be Dec. 15-17.

"THE NUTCRACKER BALLET," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, 2 p.m. Dec. 23, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker.org. Holiday classic about a girl who is given a remarkable nutcracker and dreams of a prince and a fantastical adventure. In Section A, $20 all seats; in Section B, $15 adults, $12 youth and seniors.

"PLAY ON," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, Jan 18-Feb. 3, with an 8 p.m. show Jan. Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Farce about a community theater staging a play despite ongoing interference from the author. Tickets $15; Jan. 17 preview is $5, Jan. 24 is pay-what-you-can show.

DINNER TO DIE FOR, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. $30, reservations required.

Jackson County

"NAUGHTY OR NICE," Dec. 21, Oregon Cabaret Theatre,. First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Late-night cabaret show for adults. $10.

TOMASEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 22, Craterian Theatre, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Irish sing, dance, music, stories of Christmas. $32, $35, $38 adults, $22, $25, $28 youth and students 22 and younger.

"MOONLIGHTING 2018: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS," 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 23, Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-646-2971, ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org. Short plays by local writers take poignant, humorous looks at family and amorous relationships. $15, at the door (no credit cards), or at Paddington Station in Ashland, Grocery Outlet in Medford or online.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 30, Randall Theatre, 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical adaptation of Dickens' story about a man visited by three ghosts. Pay-what-you-want, first-come, first-seated.

"TUCK EVERLASTING," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 30, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Musical about a young girl's desire to achieve immortality with a family she meets in the woods. Tickets $28 general, $22 seniors, $20 students and children.

"OLIVER," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 30, plus 2 p.m. Dec. 24 and 2 p.m. Dec. 31, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Musical adaptation of Sickens' novel about a gang of pickpockets in Victorian England. $20-$36.

"EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME)," 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A small company of actors lead a fast-paced, comedic tour through the holidays. $25-$39.

"THE WIZARD OF OZ," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Musical touring production based on the 1939 film. Tickets $50, $56, $68.

"THE GLASS MENAGERIE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 18-Feb. 10, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Tennessee Williams memory play about an aspiring poet who supports his mother and sister.Tickets $25 general, $22 seniors, $18 students and children.

"LATE NIGHT CATECHISM LAS VEGAS: SISTER ROLLS THE DICE," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Las vegas night, with lessons on gambling, showgirls, magicians and drive-through marriage chapels. Tickets $32, $35, $38 adult, $22, $25,m $28 youth and students.

"BEEHIVE" 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturday, 1 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 31-March 31, with 8 p.m. shows Mondays starting March 11 and Wednesdays starting March 20, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Celebration of 1960s female empowerment, with music by Janis Joplin, Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner. $25-$39.

BRIAN REGAN, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stand-up comedy. Tickets $44, $47, $50.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

CHRISTMAS VACATION DAY CAMP, 7:15 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 26-28, Jan. 2-4, YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001, grantspassymca.org. Crafts, swimming, youth gym, youth room, field trips. $27-$32 per day or $65-$80 per week.

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. Jan. 9, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids learn about indoor gardening and hydroponics. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

BABY RHYME TIME, 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass branch library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-956-2059, 541-301-1537. Parents and babies up to 24 months meet for nursery rhymes and playtime. Free.

Jackson County

KID TIME CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 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 $6-$10.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2; admission $2 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. Jan. 4, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Paintings by Donna Walsh, through December.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Ornaments, cards, baskets, jewelry, fine art, photography, sculpture and other gift items by gallery artists, through December.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Membership Exhibit, 143 pieces by 91 artists in various mediums, through Dec. 20.

THE HIVVE, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Work by graffiti artist "HURT," including customizes church pews, a 8-by-12-foot mural, and train set miniatures, 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.

PAIN 2 PERFORMANCE, 111 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8350. Early work by by Paul Silas Trapp, paintings exploring the interior of his art studio and some domestic scenes, through December.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Freedom," artwork exploring the question of art's power to affect lives and the world, through January.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "The Isles of Amnesia," hypnotic paintings of memory by Paul James Cunningham, through December. In the annex: "iMind," shaped paintings by Claudia Marchini that create a contemplative space for consideration of modern life and our growing reliance on technology and the growing "cloud" of information, through December.

VINTAGE OUTLET & CONSIGNMENTS, 114 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. "Royceware," distinctive jewelry by Cynthia Mace, through December.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 4, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 21, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Indigenous arts and crafts, Native American jewelry and wildlife art, ongoing.

ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-326-6960. "Expressions," watermedia paintings by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass that focus on abstraction, through Dec. 30.

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

ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. "Holiday Treasures," and "Gathering of Angels," through Dec. 30.

ART SALON, 2 p.m. Jan. 27, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Monthly program in which local artists discuss the evolution of art and present digital photos of their work. Jan. 27 is John Eastman.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Handcrafted work by local artists: paintings, photography, prints, jewelry, scarves, fiber art, woodwork, ceramics, through December.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Winter Wonders Holiday Gift Show," through December.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Gifts BY the Gifted," handmade, handcrafted gift items for the holidays, through December.

GALT GALLERY, 40 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-625-4014. "Animals of the Spirit," through December.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Animal Crackers," two- and three-dimensional work honoring animals, by Wayne Armstrong, Don Ajello, Laurel Bustamante, Steven Dewey, Penelope Dews, Bab Wague Diakite, Claire Duncan, Marly Eidsness, John and Robin Gumaelius, Carol Ingram, Pamela Kroll, Betty LaDuke, Jhenna Quine Lewis, Gabriel Mark Lipper, Barbara Masey, Robert Schlegel, Karen Staal, Wataru Sugiyama, Millie Whipplesmith Plank, Aggie Zed and Stan Peterson, through Dec. 31.

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

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. "Bittersweet: Yosemite 20 Years Later," images by Bobbi Murphy, through January.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Don't Fence Me In," more than 80 gallery members express themselves without boundaries, in watercolor, oil, sculpture, photography and pastels, through Dec. 21; "Awake, Dreaming in the Garden," woodcuts and screenprints by Amy Godard, through Jan. 11; reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 21 with carolers and a book signing.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Terrain: The Space Between" work by Vija Clemins, Judy Ofadd and Ed Ruscha, from the collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation; "Field Burns," solo exhibition by Patrick Collier; "Outland About," work by Carl Diehl and Susan Murrell, through Jan. 5.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 629 A St., Ashland, 541-708-5439. "A Study on the Transition of Life," watercolors by Nora Costley, through December.

STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. New work by Ann Di-Salvo and Bruce Bayard, ongoing.

Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM, 123 Museum Drive, Roseburg, 541-957-7007. The Joe Burgess Collection of vintage and replica bicycles, tricycles and pedal toys from 1870s through 1970s, through January 2019. Admission $8.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Found in the Wilderness," locally crafted furniture and artwork by Oregon artists; "Angles," sculpture, paintings, fibers, photography and multi-media works by nine gallery artists; "The Unlimited Journey," pastel landscapes by Jan Horn; "Beginning of Time," painting, pottery, prints, collage and upcycled books by Kim Kimmerling; "A Fresh Start." work by Oakland students, grades 1-12, through Dec. 22.

LITERARY

Josephine County

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 8, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-479-5948, writerkate@mail.com. Writers share their writings. No membership fee, donations welcome.

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 11, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems, on the theme "holiday greetings." Free, donations welcome.

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

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 21, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel.

WRITERS GUILD OF ROGUE RIVER, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 22, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-321-5215. Writers of all genres write and critique one another. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 26, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book group reads "the Light Between Oceans" by M.L. Stedman. Free.

PHOENIX LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. Jan. 10, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-535-7090. Book discussion group. Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 22, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group. Free.

CHRISTMAS

Josephine County

COOKIES AND COCOA TOY GIVEAWAY, 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 22, Lorna Byrne Middle School, 102 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction, 541-287-0045. Santa passes out toys to children, sponsored by Rotary Club of Illinois Valley.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY, 6-9 p.m. nightly, through Dec. 25, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, 541-264-0437. Drive-through lights display, with Santa on site a few days before Christmas. Free.

Jackson County

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 22-23, and Dec. 26, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Victorian costumed docents share popular Christmas traditions and observances, stories from the late 1800s., plus Christmas bazaar with holiday items for sale. Tours start every 15 minutes; admission $5, $2 and canned food donations on Dec. 26.

BEHIND-THE-COUNTER VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 22-23, Beekman Bank, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Learn about 19th century banking practices. Free.

HANLEY FARM HOLIDAY TOURS, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 26, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-608-0171. Costumed docents lead guests through the historic home decked out for the holidays; tours leave every 20 minutes, 11:10 a.m.-2:50 p.m. $3-$5.

Douglas County

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 5:30-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, 5:30-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Jan. 1, River Forks Park, Roseburg, 541-637-5742, uvfestivaloflights.com. Walk- or drive-through 90 light displays, plus Holiday Village (Thursday-Sunday), giant nutcracker, visits from Santa, cider and souvenirs. $10 per car; wagon rides $5 (Thursdays through Sundays)

Oregon coast

HOLIDAY LIGHTS, 4-9:30 p.m. through Dec. 31, Shore Acres State Park, 89039 Cape Arago Highway, Coos Bay, 541-756-5401, 541-888-3732, shoreacres.net. Walk-through display of lighted gardens, garden house with refreshments and entertainment. Admission is a $5 parking fee per vehicle, cash or checks only.

HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW, 6-8 p.m. nightly, through Dec. 31, Pacific Reef Hotel, Gold Beach, 541-247-6658. Six acres of oceanfront land with lasers synchronized to holiday tunes and video.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

WINTER SOLSTICE DANCE, 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Takilma Community Building, 9367 Takilma Road, Takilma. Dinner service (7 p.m.) music by The Fire Flies (8:30 p.m.), lantern burning ceremony (10:30 p.m.) music by Donna and The Fringe (11 p.m.). Cover charge.

Jackson County

NATIVE AMERICAN POTLUCK, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 23, Valley of the Rogue State Park Rest Area, Gold Hill, 805-319-6686. Native American Indian Christian prayer gathering, with worship, singing blessings, live music, Native American dancers. Free, bring food to share.

NOON YEAR'S EVE PARTY, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 31, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-5716. Countdown to the new year, balloon drop at noon, make party hats and noise makers, egg drop contests. Tickets on sale at the door.

NEW YEAR'S EVEN BINGO, 7 p.m. Dec. 31, Rogue River Community Center, 132 Broadway St., Rogue River, 541-582-0609. Games, prizes, food. $50 per ticket.

FANCY PANTS NEW YEAR'S EVE FAMILY DANCE PARTY, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 31, Havurah Synagogue. 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716. DJ dance music, refreshments. $5 adults, $3 for kids 3-12.

NEW YEAR'S EVE BOOTLEGGERS BALL, 8 p.m. Dec. 31 Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Glitzy, semi-formal New Year's Eve party with ball drop, gaming tables, circus acts, and three bands — Bathtub Gin Serenaders, Band du Pays and Allen Giardinelli. $30 advance, $35 door; tickets online or at Immortal Spirits and The Music Coop in Ashland.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon Jan. 2, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, Jan. 9, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. ""Discovering Abandoned Cemeteries: Locating Unmarked Graves," first in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

SECRETS & MYSTERIES OF THE BEEKMAN BANK, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Jan. 3-5, Beekman Bank, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Candlelight tours of historic financial institution, for up to 12 people at a time. Tours $5, reservations required, by phone or info@historicjacksonville.org.

CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS TOUR 2018 FINALE, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 4-5, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Central Point, 541-580-8901, attheexpo.com. Professional bullriders from around the U.S. compete. $15-$28 advance, $20-$30 gate.

OREGON TEMPRANILLO CELEBRATION GRAND TASTING, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 20, Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, oregontempranilloalliance.com. Sample tempranillo from around the state, with tapas and desserts. Tickets $50, includes logo souvenir wine glass.

ECSTATIC KIRTAN, 7 p.m. Nov. 18. Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-482-3776. With Bhagavan Das Maha Bhakti. $20 suggested donation.

RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, through October, 799 Berrydale Ave., Medford, 541-774-2400. Steam train rides, model railroad layouts, historic railroad equipment, Hogwarts Express remote control train, antique telegraph system, educational exhibits. Admission and parking are free.

Douglas County

CHALLENGE OF THE CHAMPIONS BULLRIDING, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-580-8901. Bullriders ride bulls. $14-$17.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Retro Radio Christmas, through Dec. 23; Amy Clawson, Dec, 26-30; UFC 232 Viewing Party, Dec. 29; Code Red, Dec. 31; Dance Into the Colors New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 12; Pickleball Championships, Feb. 6-10; karaoke, Mondays and Tuesdays through November; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. McKenna Faith, Dec. 29; New Year's Eve with DJ Nett, Dec. 31.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. The Brothers Reed, Dec. 29.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec. 31; Brian McKnight, Jan. 19; Engelbert Humperdink, Feb. 9; Kevin and Caruso's Magique, March 9; Johnny Mathis, March 30; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. North Pole Express, through Dec. 22; Throwback to The '80s New Year's Eve, Dec. 31; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 4-5; Josh Turner, Jan. 18-19; Comedy on the Coast, Feb. 8-9; Gary Allan, Feb. 22-23; Comedy on the Coast, March 22-23; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. New Year's Eve on the Coast, Dec. 31; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Hecktic Week, Dec. 21-22; Bret Lulich and Paul Biondi Experience, Dec. 28-30.