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Many entertainment venues are closed indefinitely in response to the coronavirus outbreak and the social distancing measures ordered by Gov. Kate Brown.

We've listed here events that are happening along with those that have been canceled, postponed or rescheduled. The listings are subject to last-minute changes.

NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Aug. 23, Scott Head, acoustic variety, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679. Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Galice, 541-476-3818. Aug. 21, Perry Road, modern and classic rock, 6-10 p.m.; Aug. 22, Over The Moon, blues, jazz, 6-10 p.m.; Aug. 23, Willie & The Poor Boys, rockgrass, 5-9 p.m.; Aug. 24, Mike Brons, classic rock, country, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 26, Kentucky Blend, acoustic Americana, folk, country, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

GOODNESS GRACIOUS CAFE, 221 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-4116. Aug. 21, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz keyboard on the patio, 6-8:30 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Aug. 21, Diamond Rose, 7-10 p.m., outdoor stage, $5.

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MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 6-9:30 p.m., no cover, mic covers $2.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476- 1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Krank It Up Karaoke, 6-10 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 4-10 p.m., no cover.

TORPEDO BAR, 209 Merlin Road, Merlin, 541-479-5061. Aug. 20, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie Americana folk, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Aug. 25, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $40, includes three-course meal, reservations only; Sept. 13, Beer & Yoga, all levels, 11 a.m.-noon, $20 .

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Aug. 21, J Barley, roots, Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 22, Aussie Mark, classic rock, folk, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREW PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Aug. 22, Elle and Brynna, acoustic guitar and ukulele, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic with Gary Margason, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays, Talk & Taste with brewer Scott Butts, 6 p.m.; Sundays, family friendly pub trivia with digital "Jeopardy," 6-7:30 p.m. No cover, limited seating, reservations recommended.

Jackson County

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Aug. 22, Dangerous Lee and the Rattlin Three, punkabilly, 8-9:45 p.m.; Sundays. Celtic music, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. Sept. 2, Nat Miller, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., reservations accepted; Mondays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover. ok 6/20

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Aug. 21, Frankie Hernandez, funk, rock, reggae, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 123 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Aug. 21, Maddy Joy, acoustic variety, S5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 23, Maddy Joy, acoustic variety, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Aug. 20, Rogue Comedy Underground, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 21, The Bouray, funk, hop hop, 7:30-10 p.m; Aug. 22, Gypsy Gillis, classic rock, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 27, Shybo Torres Duo, classic rock on guitar and bass, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover, reservations suggested.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. Sundays, open mic, hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Aug. 21, Arthur Buezo, gritty folk-rock, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 22, Step It Up and Go, punkabilly, Felix Thursday and the Cheatin' Hearts, 7-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, music, poetry, comedy, spoken word, 8 p.m. No cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Aug. 30, Gypsy Gillis, classic rock, blues, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. Aug. 20, Robbie Dacosta, blues, rock, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 21, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Aug. 23, Devon Scott Dicker, classic rock, indie rock, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Aug. 22, Jim Lesher, acoustic country, country rock, 2-5 p.m No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Aug. 21, Bryan Teal and the Rogue Trio, bluegrass, Americana, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Aug. 23, David Modica, instrumental guitar, 1-4 p.m. No cover, reservations encouraged.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Sept. 4, The Giantess, jazzabilly, roots blues, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

AURORA VINES VINEYARD, 2287 Pioneer Road, Talent, 551-535-5287. Aug. 29, Grant Ruiz, classical, flamenco guitar, 3-5 p.m. No cover, reservations required.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 20, Greta Gardiner, folk, country, soul; Aug. 21, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety; Aug. 22, Stardust Trio, jazz; Aug. 23, Dan Fellman & Grant Ruiz, classical, jazz, flamenco guitar; Aug. 26, Dark Eyes, gypsy jazz; Aug. 27, Shine Swing Duo, jazz, swing. Music is 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Aug. 21, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 23, Shybo Torres, acoustic variety, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 20, Don Harriss and Shae Celine, jazz, blues, standards; Aug. 26, Danielle Kelly and Paul Turnipseed, blues, jazz, standards; Aug. 27, David Cahalan, acoustic variety. Music is 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Aug. 21, Conrad Stout, acoustic variety, 4:30-8:30 p.m.; no cover, some table reservations available.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 23, Phil King, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Aug, 21, LEFT, indie rock, 6-9 p.m., $13-$15, reservations required; Aug. 23, The Rogue Suspects and The Girls, music of Motown, 5-7 p.m., $25, advance tickets required; Sept. 12, Alice DiMicele, acoustic groove, 6-9 p.m., $20, advance tickets required.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Aug. 21, Verna Dodge and Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 30, The Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 2-4 p.m., $7, advance reservations.

IRVINE & ROBERTS VINEYARDS, 1614 Emigrant Creek Road, Ashland, 541-482-9383.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Aug. 20, Paint & Sip, 6-8:30 p.m., $40, at eventbrite.com; Sept. 13, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana. 2-5 p.m., no cover.

PARKHUST WINE CELLAR, 806 S. Pacific Highway, Talent, 541-324-4851. Aug. 22, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 23, Phil Reed, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover;

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Aug. 23, live music, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 21, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 22, The Giantess, jazzabilly, roots blues, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 23, J Brothers, classic rock, pop, soul, jazz, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 20, The Giantess, jazzabilly, roots rock, 5-7 p.m, no cover, reservations recommended; Aug. 21, The Brothers Reed Trio, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7, reservations recommended; Aug. 23, Justaduo, easy listening, 3-5 p.m., no cover, reservations recommended.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 21, Marshall Stack and Friends, folk, rock, no cover; Aug. 22, Brian Swan Band, eclectic, sophisticated rock and blues, $10; Aug. 26, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, no cover; Music is 6-8 p.m., reservations suggested.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. Aug. 22, Jen Ambrose with Jon Galfano, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Aug. 21, Shine Swing Duo, jazz, swing, 5-7 p.m., no cover, call for reservations.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Aug. 22, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 1-3 p.m. $12, includes a glass of wine or beer, $5 for non-drinkers, advance tickets on the winery's Facebook page.

MUSIC

Josephine County

SULTANS OF STRING, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Fusion of Celtic, flamenco, gypsy and Arabic rhythms. Tickets to six-concert season by subscription, $75 adults, $10 students, $160 family.

— CANCELED — ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, September, October and November concerts, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org.

ROBERT CRAY BAND, 8 p.m. Nov. 7, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Tom Petty tribute band featuring Bret Levick, Alice DiMicele, Gene Black, Matthew Krimelman, Nick Kirby and Mark Thomas, for 21 and older. $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

BILLIE HOLIDAY PROJECT, 8 p.m. Jan. 8, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Stella Heath performs the music of Billie Holiday, for ages 21 and older. $20 general, $25 and $30 reserved.

JONNY LANG, 8 p.m. Jan. 27, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Blues, for 21 and older. $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND, 8 p.m. March 23, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Blues rock, for 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

MARC COHN, 8 p.m. April 21, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Ticket information not available.

LOS LOBOS 8 p.m. April 23, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Tejano rock, for 21 and older. Tickets $45.

PIGS ON THE WING, 8 p.m. Oct. 9, 2021, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Pink Floyd tribute band performs 1975 "Wish You Were Here" album and other music from the Roger Waters era, for 21 and older. Tickets $25.

Jackson County

BFONLINE, 3 p.m. Aug. 21, Britt Festival Facebook channel, www.brittfest.org. Britt Festival Orchestra streams past performance of Michael Gordon's "Natural History." Free.

SUNDAY BRUNCH CONCERT, 11 a.m. Aug. 23, Facebook Live; Alice DiMicele hosts Petty Thievery Trio, playing music of Tom Petty, to benefit KS Wild; sign up at kswild.org.

SOU PERCUSSION, through Aug. 26, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Southern Oregon University Percussion Ensemble gives virtual performance of Michael Pisaro's "ricefall" with an interview with the composer. Free.

DRIVE-IN CONCERT: CARS UNDER THE STARS, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. Nick Garrett-Powell performs acoustic music, with the audience listening to a live radio feed in their vehicles. Tickets $30 per car, plus processing fee, online only in advance at sohs.org/drive-in-concert.

PROJECT AURICLE, through Aug. 31, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Virtual concert with flute, cello and piano. Free.

LEFT EDGE PERCUSSION, through Sept. 5, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Percussion group gives virtual performance of Josh Gottry's "Quintic," with an interview with the composer. Free.

FRANKIE HERNANDEZ, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 5, Aunt Caroline's Park, Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-2225. Funk, reggae, rock, for Music in the Park Series. Free.

"SKETCHES OF YOUTH," through Sept. 11, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. The Chalumeau Trio educational clarinet video created for Britt Music & Arts Festival's youth music education program. Free.

— CANCELED — ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, September, October and November concerts, Craterian Theater, Medford, SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org.

"BLUE MONK MUSIC," through Oct. 28, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Virtual performance of Taran McGuire's arrangement of "Blue Monk" by Thelonious Monk, performed on guitar, trumpet, piano, sax and bass. Free.

PUCCINI ARIAS, through Nov. 25, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Virtual performance of piano student Letizia Pent (in Oregon) and her mother, singer Rita La Vecchia (in Italy). Free.

THE MODERN GENTLEMEN, 7 p.m. May 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Four-part harmony. $30-$35.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

PREACHER LAWSON, 8 p.m. Dec. 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Stand-up comedy, for all ages. $38.

Jackson County

"WAITING FOR GODOT," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21-22, Aug. 26, Aug. 29,1:30 p.m Aug. 23, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Radio-style production of Samuel Beckett's existential tragicomedy about the human condition. All seats $25, reserve tickets by phone; face coverings required.

"WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE," 11 a.m. Aug. 22-23, outdoors at The Village at Medford Center, 631 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. A bilingual (English/Spanish) production of the beloved Maurice Sendak children's book, adapted by Evalyn Hansen. Free, donations welcome; bring mat or folding chair and face covering.

"RADIO DAYS:BROADWAY BOUND," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical comedy about two brothers working together toward being comedy writers for the radio and, eventually, television. All seats $25, reserve tickets by phone; face coverings required.

"THE ODD COUPLE," 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1 and 8 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 6, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Neil Simon comedy about a mismatched pair of housemates, Tickets $29, $39, $43, by phone only.

"POIROT: MURDER ON THE LINKS," Sept. 17-Nov. 8, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Agatha Christie's beloved detective and Captain Hastings work to solve a murder mystery. Tickets $25, $36, $39.

— POSTPONED — AN R-RATED MAGIC SHOW, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy and Magic for 18 and older. $26, $34, $42.

FRINGETTES VOL. III, A VIRTUAL CABARET," through Oct. 31, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Music, visual art, theater, circus performance. Free.

"PERICLES," through Sept. 2, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Virtual reading of Shakespeare's "Pericles." Free.

"GHOSTLIGHTING: THEATRE IN THE DARKE," 8 p.m. Saturdays, Randall Theater Facebook page. Interviews and round table talks with theater folk, theater games, virtual play readings and more. Free, donations welcome.

— CANCELED —OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through 2020, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org.

COLIN MOCHRIE PRESENTS: HYPROV: IMPROVE UNDER HYPNOSIS, 7:30 p.m. May 1, 2021, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy and hypnosis. Tickets 30-$48.

Douglas County

"TICK, TICK...BOOM" 7 p.m. Aug. 21-23, outdoor stage between Umpqua Actors Community Theatre and Umpqua Valley Arts Association, Harvard Avenue, Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. A playwright/composer longs to write the great American rock musical. Tickets $10; bring lawn chairs and blankets, masks encouraged.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

CAMP EEK, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Aug. 28, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222, wildlifeimages.org. Summer camp for children 7-12, centered on wildlife, nature and conservation, with a different theme each week. Limited to 10 participants each week. $120 per week for members, $140 per week for nonmembers, advance registration.

Jackson County

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. New Pterosaurs exhibit open through summer. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $10.50-$12.50, free for kids under 2; admission $3 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW, through August, lobby at Club Northwest, 2160 N.W. Vine St., Grants Pass, 541-955-2582. About 50 members of the Caveman Camera Club show a variety of images.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Pottery by Susan Paul-Williams and mixed media sculpture by Janet Higgins, through Aug. 31.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

Jackson County

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. "Oil and Water Don't Mix," oil paintings and watercolors by Joan L. Brown, through Aug. 31.

ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. "Summer Daze," new collection of sun-drenched art by gallery members, and paintings by Lucy Warnick, through Sept. 13; virtual gallery tour at artprescence.org, ongoing.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Images Thru the Eye of the Photographer II," photography by various artists, through August.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. ""Black & White," large-scale mixed media paintings by Korey Gulbrandson and ceramic sculpture by Penelope Dews, Aug. 7-Sept. 2.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, including paintings and fine art prints by Thomas Houston, chine colle etchings by Yugi Hiratsuka, aquatint etchings by Stephen McMillan and paintings by Erin Lee Gafill, ongoing.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Brushes with Nature," paintings by Linda Boutacoff, through Sept. 4; "Let It Be," raku ceramics by Rebecca Arthur and mixed media paintings by Geralyn Inokuchi, through Sept. 25.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. Virtual exhibit, Celebrating Wild Beauty, work by seven artists that pay homage to the 30th anniversary of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, through July 25. "Migrating Bodies: For(Saking) Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, work by five artists or artist collectives that address global migration, its causes and effects, through Oct. 10; admission free, suggested $5 donation.

STUDIO AB, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. Charcoal, pastel and graphite pieces by Ann DiSalvo and photo-based digital collage by Bruce Allen Bayard, ongoing.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Mixed media sculptural art by Elizabeth York, through August.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "2020 Annual Members' Show," with work by gally members, through Sept. 18.

LITERARY

Josephine County

VIRTUAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 23, Josephine Community Library, www.josephinelibrary.org, 541-476-0571. With the theme "Imagine Your Story," there are reading suggestions, printable coloring pages, online tips, digital events and activities for all ages. Free.

COOKBOOK AUTHORS, 3-5 p.m. Aug. 28, 1-3 p.m Aug. 29, Troon Vineyard, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 5410-846-9900. Mary Cressler and Sean Martin, authors of "Fire + Wine" give cooking demonstrations, sign books. Free for wine club members, $14 for nonmembers; advance reservations required.

Jackson County

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Aug. 22, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Half Magic" by Edward Eager. via Zoom; free, advance registration.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 25, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The World in Six Songs: How these Musical Brain Created Human Nature" by Daniel J. Levitin, via Zoom. Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 1, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

EDWIN BATTISTELLA, 4 p.m. Sept. 13, via Zoom, jcls.org. Author of "Dangerous Crooked Scoundrels: Insulting the President Past and Present," gives virtual presentation. Free, advance registration.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 18, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "The Lost Queen" by Signe Pike, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 22, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Leadership in Turbulent Times" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, via Zoom. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR, Aug. 19-22, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, josephinecountyfairgrounds.com. Art, craft, food entries for judging and viewing online, goat shows and livestock auction, fair food trucks, food drive. Details online.

— CANCELED — LABOR DAY FESTIVAL, Sept. 5-7, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-597-4486.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

TRUMP THE ROGUE FLOAT, 2 p.m. Aug. 22, Riverside Park boat ramp, Grants Pass. Float to Schroeder Park to support the President and law enforcement. Free; bring your own flotation device and Trump swag.

LGBT PRIDE BBQ, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 22, Indian Mary Campground, 7100 Merlin-Galice Road, Merlin, 541-295-8551. Hot dogs and games, hosted by Tamerans Dispensary. Free, $5 parking fee.

KIDS CARE FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 29, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-2639. Drive-through event to pick up free backpack loaded with school supplies, open to Josephine County residents only with current utility bill, children must be present.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m Aug. 29, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-259-5986. Shop for treasures. Admission $1.

RIDE FOR THE KIDS POKER CHIP RUN, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 29, Joe's Place. 130 S.E. K St., Grats Pass, 541-476-4563, roger@joesplaceministries.org. Ride through Rogue River and Applegate valleys, ending at Tom Pearce Park for a lunch barbecue, with music, raffles, cash prizes. Registration is $15, additional cards $5 each, lunch is $7. Limited to 100 participants; proceeds benefit Joe's Place ministries work with youth.

RIDE THE ROGUE, 7 a.m. Sept. 26, starting from Palmerton Park, Rogue River, ridetherogue.com. Rides: 99 miles, 62 miles, 40 miles and 19.6 miles; $30, $40, $55 and $65, feast tickets $15; registrations must be submitted before Sept. 15, no registration at the event.

HULA IN THE PARK, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, across from the playground in Riverside Park, Grants Pass, 541-890-0515, greenekat@opendoor.com. Free.

BARN DANCE, 6:30-10 p.m. Fridays, Ralph's Barn, 4697 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-291-0114. Dancing to live music for all ages. Free, donations welcome at the door.

SATURDAY ARTISAN AND CRAFTERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Fifth Street, between E and F streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-2371. Locally made arts and crafts for sale.

BINGO, games start noon Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Arts & Crafts Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, 541-324-1043. $10 buy in.

Jackson County

VIRTUAL A TASTE OF ASHLAND 2020, Aug. 29-30, Ashland, atasteofashland.com. Virtual event, with an at-home art collaboration and limited edition coloring book as well as virtual gallery tours, interviews, chef demonstrations. Tickets $55, includes coloring book, access to the virtual event ands a chance to win gifts

— CANCELED — ROGUE CANINE AGILITY, Sept. 4-7, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-944-7880, attheexpo.com.

TURTLE TROT — COVID-19 SAFE TRAIL RUN, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. through Sept. 7, Wilow Witt Ranch, 685 Shale City Road, Ashland, 206-6189-5618, thecrestatwillowwitt.org/event. A 5k trail adventure race to raise money for outdoor education programs. $10 per run; register online to ensure runners are not on trail at the same time.

DARE TO DREAM GALA, 5 p.m. Sept. 12, osfashland.org, 541-482-2111, ext. 4690. OSF-inspired online auction, entertainment, tributes to past productions. Free.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. The Brothers Reed, Aug. 26-27; Back to the Bayou RV Rally, Sept. 11-13; Tacotopia Tequila & Music Fest, Sept. 12; Rick Springfield, Sept. 12; Dwight Yoakam, Sept. 19; Thunder From Down Under, Oct. 3; Larry the Cable Guy, Oct. 17; Jay Leno, Nov. 7; Terry Fator, Nov. 21; Midget Wrestling Warriors, March 6; Tattoo Expo, April 30; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Criss Angel, Dec. 12; Tower of Power with Average White Band, Feb. 27; Ken Jeong, March 13.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Surf City Car, Truck & Bike Show, Aug. 22; 25th anniversary fireworks, Aug. 28;

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Comedy Night, Aug. 22, Aug. 28; Hank Shreve and Dave Bock, Aug. 28-29; Saucy Trio, Sept. 4-5; David Pinsky & Phil Newton, Sept. 18.

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

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

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.


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