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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Jan. 11, David Modica, acoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 12, David Modica, acoustic guitar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

CASA AMIGA, 1720 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-956-8602. Jan. 11, Mike brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Jan. 10-11, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679. Jan. 10, Hip Hop Friday, DJ music, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jan. 11, Paint and Sip, 2 p.m., $40, includes drink, call for details; Tuesdays, trivia, 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, open mic comedy, 9 p.m.; Sundays, pong tournaments, 2 p.m. No cover.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. Jan. 16, Paint & Sip, 6:15 p.m., $42, advance; Jan. 23, Feud Time Trivia, 6-7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. , no cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Sundays, Westbound, southern rock, outlaw country, 5-7 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m. No cover.

THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m., no cover.

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G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. Jan. 10-11, Noisy Neighbor, rock, pop, country, funk, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Jan. 10, Leonard Griffie Blues Band, blues, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Jan. 10, Ross and Linda, 9 p.m., no cover.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursdays, 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. Fridays and Saturdays, Sights and Sounds Unlimited Hip Hop, DJ Chili Dog, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Sunday-Thursday, Krank It Up Karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m. , no cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Jan. 9, Jeremy James Meyer, acoustic originals, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Jan. 10, Shake the Baby Till The Love Comes Out, prog metal from New York, While I See Sound, irregular meter music from Coos Bay, Your Hands Write History, prog rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Jan. 11, Latin Dance Night with DJ Fluffy, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Jan. 16, DJ Rizlo, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Feb. 4, Salsa/Bachata Party, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with Latin dance lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing 8-9:30 p.m., free, no partner necessary.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Jan. 10, Michael Cruz, flamenco guitar, covers; 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

VICE BREWING COMPANY, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. Jan. 12, Dungeons and Dragons, 5th level mini-campaign, 2-9 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Jan. 16, The Brothers Reed, acoustic folk, bluegrass, Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays, Jug of Punch, traditional Irish music, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Jan.11, Guppy, acoustic Americana, 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. Jan. 10-11, Comedy Night with Alex Elkin and Julie Hatfield, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $10 advance, $13 door, PG-13, 21 and older; Jan. 16, acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. Jan. 25, High Step Society, electro swing, jazz and Free Creatures, jazz meets hip hop, doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door.

AQUA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-488-2782. Jan. 10, Saucy, rock, pop, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, swing dance lesson followed by jazz jam, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Jan. 26, Stumble, with Greg Rekus, Death Plant, Hello Mayfield, 6-10 p.m., $7.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Jan. 9, Adam Gabriel, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 10, Charles Guy and Sonido Alegre, flamenco, gypsy, Latin, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 11, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic guitar and vocals, 8-11 p.m; Jan. 16, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Jan. 11, Skyler and the Da's Get Mad, blues, rock, funk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Jan. 12, Bekka McAlvage and Jeff Fretwell, American roots, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Blades of Grass, acoustic bluegrass, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Jan. 11, Saucy, rock, pop, disco, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Jan. 10, Dusty Jones and The Devils High Society, blues, funk, rock, 9-11:30 p.m., $5; Jan. 11, The Reverberays, surf rock, 9 p.m., $5; Jan.17, Dayton Mason Trio, jazz, 9 p.m., $5.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Mondays and Tuesdays, Michael Kemp, guitar, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, piano, 6--9 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays., Lee Stewart, piano, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Jan. 10-11, Comedy Night, with opener Thomas Nichols and headliner DJ Sandhu, 8 p.m., $10.

COMMON BLOCK BREWING COMPANY, 315 E. Fifth St., Medford, 541-326-2277. Jan. 12, Paint & Sip Pottery, 1-3 p.m., $40, reservations at eventbrite.com.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Jan. 10, Minty Fresh, rock, blues, Americana, 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 14, Valleys, melancholy folk music, 5:15-7:15 p.m.; Jan. 18, "Going Nowhere," skateboarding video premier, 6 p.m., all ages, no cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Jan. 9, Latin Dance Night, bachata class 7:30 p.m., social dance 8-10 p.m., $7 class and social or $5 social only; Jan. 10, The "new" Roadsters, classic rock, country, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Jan. 11, Mercy, classic rock, soul, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Jan. 14, Rogue Blues Society jam hosted by Leonard Griffie Blues Band, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Jan. 15, Rogue Comedy Underground, 8 p.m., no cover; Jan. 16, Latin Night, bachata class, 7:30 p.m., social dance 8-10 p.m., $7 class and social, $5 social only.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Jan. 10, The Giantess, rock, jazz, blues, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-625-0505. Fridays, Rose Van Dyne, piano and vocals, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Jan. 10, Box Office Bombs and Gunstock Red, alt rock, country, Americana, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5; Jan. 11, DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Jan. 22, Wailing Aaron Jennings, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Jan. 10, Albert Haas and Ira Marlowe, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Jan. 11, Peter Anestos, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Jan. 15, Bread and Jam, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. Jan. 9. Paint & Sip Pottery, 5-7:30 p.m., $40 advance; Jan. 12, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, jazz, soul, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Jan. 19, Gayle Wilson Jazz Project, jazz, swing, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Jan. 9, comedy, with Dustin Wood, Sean Ryan, Nick Makar and Justin Talbot, 8:30-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Jan. 9, Nat Miller and The Crop Dusters, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Jan. 10, Flyover States, modern folk, 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 11, Death Plant, Shake The Baby Till the Love Comes Out, and While I See Sound, rock, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 15, Jackie & The Racket, brassy, rootsy rock, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays, Dan Engle and Friends, Irish, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OSMO'S ALEHOUSE, 522 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-816-4422. Jan. 10, The John Dough Boys, folk rock, punk bluegrass, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Jan. 10-11, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, open jam night, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. Jan. 10, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 11, Danielle Kelly Jazz Trio, soul, Motown, 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 13, Danielle Kelly and Paul Turnipseed, jazz, blues, 6-7 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Jan. 10, Josh Capehart, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Jan. 12, Daniel Nickels, indie rock, 4-6 p.m.; Jan. 19, Donnie MacFarlane, indie rock, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

THE WATERING HOLE, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. Tuesdays, karaoke, 5-9 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic with Wiz Krissa, 7-10 p.m. No cover,

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Jan. 9, Craig Martin & Friends, blues, jazz, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 10, David Scoggin Duo, 5:30-7 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Jan. 11, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Jan. 12, Jim Quimby, piano jazz, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 13, Verna Dodge, jazz, blues, oldies, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 14, Justin Gordon, new classic rock, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 15, Wild Goose Chase Trio, jazz, blues, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 16, Allen Crutcher Band, country, folk, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Jan. 10, Brian Teal, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Jan. 9, Jon Galfano, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Jan. 10, Gypsy Rogue, jazz guitar duo, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Jan. 11, Tigers of Youth, soul rock from Portland, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Jan. 12, Jen Ambrose, blues, jazz, rock, soul, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 16, Eric Leadbetter, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Jan. 12, Sunday Soup Supper, celebrating syrah, 3-5 p.m., call for tickets; Jan. 20 cabernet sauvignon dinner, 6-9 p.m., $92, reservations.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Jan. 25, Crab Feed, 4-9 p.m., $80-$85, until Jan. 19, $100 after, limited seating.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Jan. 25, Book Talk, with Francis Pring-Mill, author of "In Harmony with the Tao, 1-2:30 p.m., free.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Jan. 12, wine and chocolate, truffle-making class, 1-3 p.m., $60-$65, reservations.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Jan. 11, The Money Beats, classic rock, 4-6 p.m.; Jan. 12, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Jan. 10, True Reactions, R&B, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; Jan. 12, Sonido Alegre, Flamenco, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Jan. 12, Paint and Sip Pottery, 5-7 p.m., $40; Jan. 15, The Brothers Reed, acoustic folk, bluegrass, Americana, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. Jan. 11, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Jan. 10, Grant Ruiz, classical acoustic guitar, 5 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

DAYTIME KARAOKE, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Cascade Retirement, 1357 Rewood Circle (three-story building), Grants Pass, 541-479-1284. Legacy Karaoke hosts karaoke open to community members of all ages. Free, with free refreshments.

SARAH DION-BROOKS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 11, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 S.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Southern Oregon singer songwriter performs on solo piano. Tickets $18; food and drinks for sale.

JASON LYLE BLACK, 3 p.m. Jan. 12, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Comedic pianist performs as part of Josephine County Community Concerts. Tickets by subscription, call for availability.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 16, 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.

PABLO CRUISE, 8 p.m. Jan. 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass., 541-471-1316, Pop rock, for 21 and older. Tickets $35 general, $45, $55 reserved.

CIRCLE OF STONE, RON SMITH FUNDRAISER, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Grants Pass High School Commons, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-761-9991. Celtic and rock music with food for sale and donations requested to support Josephine County Commissioner candidate Ron Smith.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Jan. 19, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-0708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Angela Cheng joins the orchestra to perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5; program also includes Mozart Symphony No. 36, "Linz" and Brahms' Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn. Tickets $15, $22, $30, $40, $45.

THE MAXWELL QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Glasgow-based quartet plays classical, chamber music and folk, as part of Josephine County Community Concerts. Tickets by subscription, call for availability.

JEN AMBROSE, 7 p.m. Feb. 6, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Blues, jazz, rock, soul, americana on 6- and 12-string guitar, flute, voice. Tickets $20.

NATHAN KALISH, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 S.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Singer songwriter plays country-americana, with folk and rock. Tickets $18; food and drinks for sale.

PAVLO, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass., 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Mediterranean guitar music, for all ages.Tickets $35 general, $40, $50 reserved.

DWEEZIL ZAPPA: HOT RATS LIVE, 8 p.m. Feb. 12, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass., 541-471-1316, Psychedelic, avant-garde rock and reproduction of Frank Zappa's 1969 album "Hot Rats," for 21 and older only. Tickets $45 general, $55, $65 reserved.

BLACK, WHITE & THE BLUES, 5 p.m. Feb. 22, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Fundraiser for the Grants Pass Museum of Art includes music by Danielle Kelly, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. Tickets $75 singles, $525 for a table of eight.

Jackson County

BROADWAY PHIL & THE SHOUTERS, 7 p.m. Jan. 11, Randall Theatre, 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Industrial-strength rhythm and blues. $20 advance, $25 door; price includes two drinks.

PIANO RECITAL, 3 p.m. Jan. 12, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-734-4116. Pianists Alexander Tutunov and Brian Hall perform a variety of music. $25 at the door.

CHRISTOPHEREN NOMURA, 3 p.m. Jan. 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-833-3066, humanity/tickets.com. World-renowned baritone performs 'With Malice Toward None, With Charity For all" vocal recital, with pianists Daniel Lockert and Jodi French, to benefit Anima Mundi Productions, a nonprofit working to heal the soul of the world through arts. Tickets $33 and $39.

THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, 8 p.m. Jan. 16, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Country-bluegrass, with Yonder Mountain String Band, alt rock, opening, for all ages. Tickets $29.50.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-0708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Angela Cheng joins the orchestra to perform Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5; program also includes Mozart Symphony No. 36, "Linz" and Brahms' Variations on a Theme of Joseph Haydn. Tickets for Ashland: $37, $44, $50; tickets for Medford: $15, $25, $33, $38, $44, $55.

CELLO CONCERT, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 19, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Daniel Sperry performs musical portraits and spoken word poetry with musical landscapes. Free.

"STORY & SONG HIGHLIGHTS," 1 and 3 p.m. Jan. 19, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Troubadour David Gordon performs musical hits of the last 19th century. $10, benefits Historic Jacksonville; reservations required.

ORGAN RECITAL, 3 p.m. Jan. 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Prize-winning organist Aaron Tan performs. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time students, faculty and staff.

CLAREMONT PIANO TRIO, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, 3 p.m. Jan. 25, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Friday concert features music of Dvorak, Sean Shepherd and Robert Schumann; Saturday is music by women composers. Tickets $35 and $42, $5 for full-time university students, children and Oregon Trail Card holders.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: QUEEN, A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Musicians recreate the 1975 Queen album. Tickets $39, $42, $45.

SOUNDS OF SIBERIA, 7 p.m. Jan. 25. Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Traditional music from Sakha and Tuva. $18 advance, $20 door

AARON WATSON, 8 p.m. Jan. 25, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Country, with Chancy Williams and Younger Brothers Band opening, for all ages. Tickets $25.

SAN FRANCISCO OPERA ADLER FELLOWS GRAND OPERA CONCERT, 2 p.m. Jan. 26, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 800-901-7173, ext. 3, bravaopera.com. Selected artists from the San Francisco Opera resident ensemble perform. Tickets $25 general, $5 students.

THE CHOIR OF MAN, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Nine men sing, dance and tumble their way through joyful music. Tickets $42, $45, $48 adults, $30, $33, $36 age 22 and younger.

WYNONNA JUDD AND THE BIG NOISE, 8 p.m. Jan. 29, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Country, for all ages. Tickets $55, $75, $85.

A CAPPELLA LIVE, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Variety of musical styles by Committed, Blake Lewis, The Fhilharmonic and Women of the World. Tickets $$37, $40, $3 adults, $10 22 and younger

BELA FLECK AND ABIGAIL WASHBURN, 8 p.m. Feb. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Grammy Award-winning musician performs with vocalist. $49; available after Jan. 6.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY YOUTH ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. Jan. 28, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691, theshedd.org. Winter concert. Call for ticket information.

Northern California

BARRIO MANOUCHE, 7 p.m. Feb. 21, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Octet plays original compositions influenced by gypsy jazz and swing, with flamenco dancer and African sacred dancer. Tickets $12-$18.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"CHARLEY'S AUNT," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 17-Feb. 2, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Students recruit a friend to impersonate a wealthy Brazilian aunt to chaperone a double date, but complications arise. Tickets $18, $15 each for groups of 10 or more; Jan. 16 preview is $5, Jan. 23 is pay-what-you-can night.

"THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES," 7 p.m. Feb. 7-8, 2 p.m. Feb. 9, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-249-9969. Frank and empowering stories about sexuality, self-discovery, body image and sexual violence through a diverse gathering of female voices.. Tickets $10, benefit for Women's Crisis Support Team.

"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

"SPOTLIGHT ON GLEN CAMPBELL," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 10-Feb. 2, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Tribute to singer songwriter who brought country music to the mainstream, with narration and live band. Tickets $33-$38 rush tickets $$20 one hour before curtain, as available; Jan. 9 preview is $20.

JAY OWENHOUSE, 4 and 8 p.m. Jan. 11, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Illusionist presents "Dare to Believe" show, with Bengal tigers, dangerous escapes, inspiring storytelling. Tickets $42 general, $72 limited VIP.

"SHERWOOD: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 17-Feb. 16, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, cptoregon.org. Ken Ludwig's comic take on the medieval folk hero who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor. Tickets $28 adults, $25 seniors, $20 children, $18 students; Jan. 16 preview is $15; Feb. 14 reception and show $35.

"BUILDING THE WALL," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, The Black Swan Theatre, South Pioneer Street, Ashland, ashlandcontemporarytheatyre.org. Staged reading of Robert Schenkkan's two-person play about an ordinary man caught up in t he new administration's response to immigration in America. Tickets $18; sold at Paddington Station in Ashland, Grocery Outlet in Medford and online.

JUBAL FRESH, 8 p.m. Jan. 17, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy, for ages 17 and older. $20-$25.

MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 LIVE, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. The Great cheesy Movie Circus Tour. Tickets $39, $42, $45, with VIP add-ons available, $50, $150 and $250.

COMEDY NIGHT, 9 p.m. Jan. 25, Randall Theatre, 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com.Freeway Farrell hosts comics Matty J, Geoffrey Eggleston and Tony Viagra, for 21 and over only. Tickets $12 advance, $15 door.

"STEEL MAGNOLIAS," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 31-March 22, plus 8 p.m. Mondays (starting Feb. 24) and 8 p.m. March 11 and 18, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Louisiana women make their way over life's hurdles, finding comfort and humor in each other. Tickets $25, $36, $39.

"HAVE FAITH," 8 p.m. Feb. 16, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Broadway performer Faith Prince performs. Tickets $25, $36, $39.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, March 6-Nov. 1, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2020 season opens with "A Midsummer Night's Dream," March 6-Nov. 1; ""Bring Down the House, Part I," March 6-Nov. 1"; "Bring Down the House, Part 2," March 7-Nov. 1; "The Copper Children," March 7-Oct. 31; "Peter and The Starcatcher," March 8-Nov. 1. Call for dates, times, ticket prices.

Douglas County

"DON'T EAT THE MEATLOAF," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 30-Feb. 23, Betty Long Unruh Theater, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. A high school senior learns life lessons from a coworker at he diner and a homeless man. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; tickets go on sale Jan. 3.

Willamette Valley

BILL MAHER, 8 p.m. Jan. 26, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, 541-682-5000, hultcenter.org. Stand-up comedy, mature subject matter; no opening act. $49.75, $59.75, $69.75, $89.75, plus service fees.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

W.I.L.D. — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 19, Feb. 2, Feb. 16, March 1, March 15, Williams, info@williamscommunityforestproject.org. Outdoor educational and recreational program for children 5-11. By donation. Contact by email to register.

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. Feb. 12, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids learn about dirt and soil. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, 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.

Jackson County

KID TIME CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, 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, free for members.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other Take Flight Exhibit, Jan. 11-May 17. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2; admission $3 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 7, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For January: Jean Mount at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway, Phyllis Greenwood at U.S. Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., JR Raysin at Major Art & Framing, 1951 Redwood Ave.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Black, White & the Blues Art and Auction Preview, Jan. 22-Feb. 21.

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 lessons from the book "Making Color Sing." $5 donation per session. Dues $30 per year.

WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7481. RCC Art Department Faculty Exhibit, Jan. 23-May 8; reception 4-5:30 p.m. Jan. 23.

Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 17, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 7, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

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

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "What a Difference a Frame Makes: The Interpretive Art of Picture Framing" artwork by gallery artists that has been framed by gallery owner Peter Stone, through Feb. 1.

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

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Work by gallery members, through January.

ASHLAND CUSTOM FRAME, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-488-2899. Oil paintings by David William, Terry, through January.

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. "In the Woods," images by Kate Geary, through February.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Driven to Abstraction," paintings by Virginia Andrade and Alx Fox, Jan. 10-Feb. 21; "The Natural Perspective," photographs by Judy Benson LaNier, through Jan. 17.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Two Generations,: work by Joe Feddersen and Wendy Red Star, Jan. 16-March 14. Suggested $5 admission.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Faces of the Umpqua Valley," photographic portraits of everyday people from the Umpqua Valley, January.

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. Hand-quilted portraits by Carol Harper, through Feb. 6.

LITERARY

Josephine County

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 10 Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems, on the theme "Shoes." Free, donations welcome. Meets every second Friday.

MUCH ADO ABOUT WRITING, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 11, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Local romance author Carole T, Beers shares how to read and write for "interest IQ" by evaluating and developing reader engagement, tips and tricks to help infuse writing with intimacy, urgency and relatability. Free, call in advance to reserve a spot as space is limited.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Jan. 14, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-218-5330, writerkate@mail.com. Writers share up to one page of their writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Feb. 4, Washington Federal Bank, 290 Union Ave., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

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.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, Rogue Valley Retirement Center, 1001 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-660-5641. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call before attending. Free.

Jackson County

LES AUCOIN, 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Catch and Release: An Oregon Life in Politics" presents his memoir. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 14, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group reads "Frog Music" by Emma Donoghue. Free.

GLENN HILL, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of ""The Violin Maker" presents his romantic mystery. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 17, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "The Story of Arthur Truluv" by Elizabeth Berg. Free.

FRANCIS PRING-MILL, 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Grizzly Peak Winery,. 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Author of "In Harmony with the Tao: A Guided Journey Into the Tao Te Ching," discusses wisdom applicable to everyday life in the modern world. Free.

IRVING LUBLINER, 1-2 p.m. Jan. 26, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Local author shares excerpts from "Only Hope: A Survivor's Stories of the Holocaust," his mother's stories of her internment in Polish ghettos and two concentration camps during World War II. Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Blueprint: The Evolutionary Origins of a Good Society" by Nicholas Christakis. Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Feb. 4, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Readers share about what they're reading.

WINTER READS PROGRAM, through Feb. 29, Jackson County library branches, 541-774-6423, jcls.org. People of all ages can earn bingo squares by completing reading challenges, attending a library program, writing a book review, listening to a book or reading five books of their choice, to be entered into a drawing for prizes. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

SISKIYOU FILM FEST, 3-8 p.m. Feb. 9, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, siskiyoufilmfest.org. Films on environmental conservation and activism on local, regional global scale, with silent auction, info on community organizations, raffle, dinner. Advance tickets $15 general, $10 students and seniors, $20 and $15 at the door; sold at Oregon Books & Games until Feb. 3.

Jackson County

CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION, 10 a.m. Feb. 8, Jacksonville, socca.us. Parade, presentations, children's art and crafts, cooking demonstration, magician.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

FILM SCREENING, 6 p.m. Jan. 15, Southern Oregon Guild Gallery, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-761-4746, indivisible@cavenet.com. Back from the Brink Community Film and Conversation Series presents "Call of Life," a film by Species Alliance. Free.

THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians share on the theme "Sweet Dreams." Suggested $5 donation, benefits Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

FILM SCREENING, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 30, The Haul, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-660-7675. Screening of the documentary "Gorilla Girl" preceeded by Alice DiMicele music video "Nature Reigns." Tickets $12; sold at The Haul.

VETERANS BREAKFAST, 7-9 a.m. Feb. 6, Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-8230. Meal and program for veterans of all eras. Meal is $11, program is free.

Jackson County

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon, Jan. 8, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, noon Jan. 15, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "Fire History: Indigenous Burning to Recent Wildfires: — What Have We Learned?" first in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

OREGON TEMPRANILLO CELEBRATION, 1-4 p.m. Jan. 18, Ashland Hills Hotel, 25252 Ashland St., Ashland, oregontempranilloalliance.com. Grand tasting with tapas, souvenir wine glass, silent auction. Tickets $50, benefits Asante Foundation.

BACON AND BARRELS, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 24, noon-3 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Jan. 25, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Bacon sampling, distilled spirits samples, whiskey lectures, appetizer samples, live entertainment, games, bacon bloody Mary bar, for 21 and older only. Tickets: Friday $40, Saturday mid-day $40, Saturday evening $40.

BLUSH BRIDAL SHOW, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 31, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 1, Jackson County Expo. Central Point, 541-690-8048, attheexpo.com. More than 50 Southern Oregon wedding professionals. Admission $8-$10 Friday (VIP brides), $4 Saturday general admission.

SECRETS AND MYSTERIES OF THE BEEKMAN BANK, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Feb. 1, Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St. Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, info@historicjacksonville.org. Evening lantern light tours of historic 19th century bank $5, advance reservations.

Douglas County

BOUNCE A PALOOZA, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 19, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-440-8925, cctbullriding.com. Admission $3 per person, free for ages 2 and younger. Game tickets 50 cents.

CHALLENGE OF THE CHAMPIONS BULLRIDING, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Jan. 25, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-580-8901. Admission $14 advance, $17 door, free for 5 and younger.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 11; Ken Jeong, Jan. 31; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 2; Chris Isaak, Feb. 15; Midget Wrestling Warriors, March 14; Larry The Cable Guy, April 18; CageSport 62, May 9; RV Resort Rally, May 22; karaoke, Mondays and Tuesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Smokey Robinson, Jan. 18; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 2; Chris Isaak, Feb. 16; Air Supply, March 7; Criss Angel, March 29; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Three Dog Night, Jan. 10-11; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 24-25; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 2; Dwight Yoakam, Feb. 7-8; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Journey Unauthorized, Jan. 18; Burns Night Celebration and Dinner, Feb. 8; BBQ Blues & Brews, May 23; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Austin Lindstrom, Jan. 24; Briana Renea, Feb. 1; Community Career Fair, March 5.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. The Brothers Reed, Jan. 17-18.


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