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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Wednesdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Dec. 10, Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin tribute, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Thursdays and Sundays, karaoke with Judi, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Fridays, Tim Mitchell, acoustic variety, 7-11 p.m.; Saturdays, Steve's DJ and karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, DJ Finattik, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Dec. 11, DJ Finattik, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Dec. 10-11, Allen Giardinelli Trio, jazz, gypsy jazz, blues, rock, 6-9 p.m.

MILL STREET MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Dec. 9, open mic and karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Fridays, DJ dance party, 7-11 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

SAM'S CORNER, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-299-0069. Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

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SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4:30-11:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Dec. 10. Ras Gabriel and the 4Word Band, reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 11, Wisoul, DJs, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Dec. 17, The Rogue Underground, funk, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 18, DJ Ron & DJ Fluffy, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with Fortune's Folly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $20 at brownpapertickets.com; Jan. 7, Saucy, rock, pop, funk, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Dec. 12, Kids' Christmas Party, with cookie decorating (1-3:30 p.m., $5), Photos with Santa (2-4 p.m., $5), coloring contest, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Dec. 16 acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Dec. 10, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Dec. 9, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 10, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Dec. 11, Not Too Shabby, rock, pop, blus, jazz, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 16, Tim Mitchell, easy listening, soft rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Dec. 12, Rogue Poetry Slam, 7-9 p.m., $5; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m., no cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Dec. 31, 2022 New Year's Up Till Midnight Celebration, with three-course dinner, music by DJ G_RAD, champagne at midnight, $75 per person; Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, John Hollis, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Dec. 10-11, Comedy Club, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Dec. 11, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 10, The Reverberays, surf rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 11, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec, 15, Rogue Blues Society jam, hosted by Peter Cipes Band, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 17, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 18, Blowin' Smoke, country, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Dec. 10, live music, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, live band karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Dec. 17, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Dec. 9, Wayward Blues & Co., rock, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Dec. 10, Insanity's Reign, Sunspear, Visidian, heavy metal, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Dec. 11, Sylvah Sol, Chorasynth, Hash Buddha, live painting by Miles Frode, 8 p.m.-midnight, bring one new toy worth $10 or more and get in free, or donate $10 or more to Maslow Project; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Dec. 12, Holiday Jam hosted by Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 6-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 5-9 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813, Dec. 11, The John Dough Boys, punkabilly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Dec. 17, Ugly Sweater Party, with music by Highway Bound, country, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 515 Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville, 541-622-8622. Dec. 9, Ugly Sweater & Adults-Only Cookie Decorating Party, 5-9 p.m.; Dec. 11-12, Holiday Market for Medical Freedom, noon-6 p.m.; Dec. 13, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, jazz, blues, soul, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 16, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover. Dec. 30, Bubbles & Frommage, guided tasting if four sparkling wines with paired cheese plate, $30, advance reservations.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. Dec. 12, Stillhouse Junkies, original roots, blues, funk, soul, bluegrass, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15, at ticketleap.com.

WINERIES

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Dec. 11, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Dec. 11, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, 1-4 p.m.; Dec. 12, Clayton Joseph Scot, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Dec. 10, Anthony Cusenza, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Dec. 10, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 9, Jon Galfano, acoustic soft rock, easy listening, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, Gypsy Rogue, gypsy swing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 12, Stolen Moments, swing, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 15, Not Too Shabby, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 16, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Dec. 16, Paul Turnipseed, jazz, blues guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 17, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Dec. 10, Jim Quinby, keyboards, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Music is on the porch, no cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Dec. 18, Children's Christmas Tea, activities, snacks, treats, $20 per child, advance reservations.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Dec. 11, Brother Angus, tribal Celtic, 3-5 p.m.; 3-5 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Dec. 11, Christmas Party, with live music, wine, hors d'oeuvres, drawings, ugly sweater contest, 2-5 p.m., tickets $30 general, $20 wine club members (only 100 available). Donations of hats, gloves, scarves, blankets, etc., taken for The Maslow Project

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Jan. 13, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8 p.m.; Sundays, live music, 1-3 p.m. No cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704.

Dec. 10, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Dec. 12, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Dec. 11, Scarlett, variety, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 12, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety, 1-3 p.m. Music is outside, no cover, call for reservations.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 10, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 12, Paul Schmeling Quartet, jazz, standards, 3-5 p.m., $5; Dec. 17, Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, funk, reggae, Latin, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Dec. 18, holiday wine pairing with music by Dirty Cello, blues and bluegrass, 6-8 p.m., $75. Call for reservations or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 10, Steve Shine Swing Trio, jazz, swing, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 11, Son Ravello, acoustic variety, -5-7 p.m.; Dec. 15, Phillip Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Dec. 11, JustaDuo, easy listening, light rock, 2-4 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Dec. 10, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

PIGS ON THE WING, 8 p.m. Dec. 11, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Pink Floyd tribute band, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 general.

MUSIC4KIDS CHRISTMAS RECITAL, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 12, Rivers of Life Four Square Church, 450 S.W. J St., Grants Pass. Students perform seasonal songs. Free.

NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL HOLIDAY CONCERTS, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. A program of holiday and seasonal music by the middle school orchestra (6 p.m.) and band (7:30 p.m.). Free, masks required.

SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL HOLIDAY CONCERTS, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. A program of holiday and seasonal music by the middle school orchestra (6 p.m.) and band (7:30 p.m.). Free, masks required.

BRUCE COCKBURN, 8 p.m. Dec. 14, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Folk singer songwriter, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $35 general, $45 and $55 reserved.

SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR, 6 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, South Middle School, 350 W. Harbeck Road, Grants Pass. A program of holiday and seasonal music. Free, masks required.

NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, North Middle School, 31725 N.W. Highland Ave., Grants Pass. A program of holiday and seasonal music. Free to families of the performers. Masks required.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 8, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-218-0126. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation. Masks required.

TAYLOR RED, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Identical triplets showcase sibling harmony and multi-instrumentalist skills performing country and pop music. Tickets by subscription — $75 adults, $10 students, $160 families — to Josephine County Community Concerts. Call for availability.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY — MASTERWORKS 4: TRIANGLE OF LOVE, 3 p.m. Jan. 23, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Vijay Venkatesh joins the orchestra to perform work by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Tickets $18, $24, $30, $38, $46. Or watch a digital recording of it at noon Jan. 28 for $20 per person.

DIEGO FIGUEIREDO, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Brazilian jazz guitarist. Tickets by subscription — $75 adults, $10 students, $160 families — to Josephine County Community Concerts. Call for availability.

SONS OF SERENDIP, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Quartet offers fresh interpretations of popular music with unique instrumentation. Tickets by subscription — $75 adults, $10 students, $160 families — to Josephine County Community Concerts. Call for availability.

Jackson County

SISKIYOU SINGERS, online concert, starting Dec. 10, siskiyousingers.org. The Siskiyou Singers, under the direction of Mark Reppert, perform "The Most Wonderful Time," a program of holiday pieces in a wide range of styles to celebrate the hope and spirit of the season. Free, donations welcome.

ANGELA CHENG & ALVIN CHOW, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Siskiyou Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Tutunov Piano Series continues its 10th anniversary season with the duo-piano performance of selectionss from by Brahms, Dvorak, Copland, Hirtz, Milhaud, Debussy and Ravel. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONIC BAND — "SOUNDS OF THE SEASON," 3 p.m. Dec. 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, roguevalleysymphonicband.org. A concert of holiday tunes, music from The Nutcracker ballet and Russian Christmas music. Tickets $15 adults, $5 children.

"WITH EVERY CHRISTMAS CARD I WRITE," 2 p.m. Dec. 18, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, randalltheatre.com. An unusual Christmas card inspires Lauren James to discover its meaning by searching through cards from her past, with live performance and video. $15 per person for in-house, $10 per household for livestream viewing.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 3 p.m. Dec. 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900. repsingers.org. "The Waiting Sky" program features music from the Renaissance to the present by both well-known and emerging composers. Tickets $25. Masks, proof of vaccination and photo ID required.

AFTERNOON TEA & CELLO CONCERT, 3 p.m. Dec. 19, Lovejoy's Tea Room, 96 N. Main St. #201, Ashland, 541-708-6718. Michael Palzewicz plays holiday music with afternoon tea service of sandwiches, scones, petit fours, chocolate truffles, tea. $60, advance reservations.

TOMASEEN FOLEY'S "A CELTIC CHRISTMAS," 3 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A showcase of Irish stories, dance and sing, featuring a cast of champion dancers and musicians. Tickets $32, $35, $38 adults, $22, $25, $278 youth.

WINTER SOUNDWALK, through 9 p.m. Jan. 6, downtown Ashland, rogueworldmusic.org. Stream or download an audio stream of 12 music groups from around the world, along with a map, for a self-guided, interactive tour of visual installations of art. Free.

FRIDAY MUSIC SHOWCASE, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fridays, starting Jan. 7, online through Oregon Center for the Arts, 541-552-6101, oca-sou.edu. Music appreciation course, with concerts by various musicians. Free.

THE PIANO MEN, WITH JIM WITTER, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Music of the 1970s from the songbooks of Billy Joel and Elton John. Tickets $33, $35, $38 adults, $22, $25, $28 ages 22 and younger.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY — MASTERWORKS 4: TRIANGLE OF LOVE, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland; 3 p.m. Jan. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Vijay Venkatesh joins the orchestra to perform work by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Tickets for Ashland concert: $36, $32, $48, $58; Tickets for Medford concert: $18, $32, $36, $44, $52. Or watch a digital recording of it at noon Jan. 28 for $20 per person.

JESSE COOK, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Guitarist and his band present rhythm and rhumba. Tickets $29, $32, $35 adults, $20, $23, $26 ages 22 and younger.

SO PERCUSSION, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Siskiyou Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Percussion ensemble performs work by modern, contemporary composers. Tickets $45 and $36 reserved, $10 SOU faculty and staff, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

Douglas County

UCC CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Holiday music. $10 at the door.

Oregon coast

FLORENCE WINTER MUSIC FESTIVAL, Jan. 28-29. Florence Events Center, Florence. 541-997-1994, wintermusicfestival.org. Bands play bluegrass, new and traditional folk, Americana, plus workshops, jam sessions, food and drink. Lineup includes Growling Old Men, Appalachian Road Show, Kristen Grainger and True North, Karla Bonoff. Tickets: $42 for Friday night, $31 for Saturday afternoon, $49 for Saturday night, $98 for two-day pass;

Northern California

REDWOOD COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, eight venues in Eureka, Calif., rcmfest.org. More than 40 bands perform on eight stages over four days.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"NUTCRACKER BALLET," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 2 p.m. Dec. 12, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Dec. 19, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker.org. Stillpoint Productions presents its holiday classic. Opening night tickets are $10 for all seats, in advance only. For other performances, Section A tickets are $15 all seats, Section B tickets are $12 adults, $10 youth 3-17 and seniors 62 and older. On sale online or at Shop River Rock and at the door (except opening night).

"THE CHRISTMAS ANGEL," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, through Dec. 19, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A quirky family rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas with help from an even quirkier angel. Tickets $18. Masks required.

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 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

Jackson County

"THE GREAT RANDALL HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10-11, 2 p.m Dec. 12, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, randalltheatre.com. A holiday celebration in the style of the classic Christmas specials from decades gone by. Tickets $20 per person for in-house, $15 per household for livestream viewing.

THE HAMAZONS — "A HOLIDAY CLASSIC," 2 and 8 p.m Dec. 11, 3 p.m. Dec. 12, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. Unscripted improvisational comedy inspired by such films as "It's a Wonderful Life," "Miracle of 34th Street" and "A Christmas Carol." Tickets $15, in advance only.

"CHRISTMAS, CONTIGO," 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. various days, through Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Holiday story set in a Cuban neighborhood in Hialeah, Florida, with themes of family, the immigrant experience and memories. Tickets $29, $39 and $43.

"ELF — THE MUSICAL," 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through Dec. 31, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. An orphan raised on the North Pole tracks down his real family in New York City. Tickets $33-$38.

"THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Jan. 2, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A magical holiday adventure based on the C.S. Lewis classic. Tickets $30 adults, $25 seniors and students, online and by phone.

"IT'S CHRISTMAS, CAROL," 7 p.m. evenings, 3 p.m. Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. all other matinees, Wednesdays through Sundays, through Jan. 2 (contact for exact schedule), Angus Bowmer Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Three ghosts take a miserly businesswoman through time and space to reckon with how she's abandoned humanity for hollow capitalism. Tickets $35-$80. Masks, photo ID and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

"SPOTLIGHT ON BOBBY DARIN," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 7-30, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Showcase of the singer's greatest hits, including "Beyond the Sea," "Splish Splash" and "Mack the Knife." Tickets $20-$38; 8 p.m. Jan. 6 preview is $20.

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Improvised comedy and song based on audience suggestions. Tickets $47, $50, $53.

FRIENDS THE MUSICAL PARODY, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Loving lampoon of the popular TV sitcom, for mature audiences. Tickets $32, $35, $38.

Douglas County

"ELF — THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Dec. 9-11, Dec. 15, Dec. 17-18, 2 p.m. Dec. 12, Dec. 18-19, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. An orphan raised on the North Pole tracks down his real family in New York City. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger. Masks required.

"2021 CHRISTMAS VARIETY SHOW," 6 p.m Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 19, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Variety show with Christmas skits and sing-alongs served with a four-course dinner. Tickets $60 adults, $30 children under 14.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK JINGLE JANGLE PLAYDATE, 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 19, Music4Kids Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. Class is full. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 18 months to 7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $20 per child, $5 per sibling, advance reservations online.

Jackson County

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; attendance is limited, masks required; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $8-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Holiday Creations," work by more than a dozen gallery artists, through December.

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

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Reclaimed Creations," sculptures of animals in motion by Sayaka Ganz, through Dec. 18.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. Work by gallery members, ongoing.

Jackson County

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

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 7, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, ongoing.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Sunrise, Sunset," work by gallery artists, through Dec. 24. Exhibit also accessible on the gallery's website and YouTube channel.

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

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Angels Show," artwork depicting angels by various artists, through Dec. 26.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Holiday Showcase. unique gift items by local artists, including hand painted sil scarves, sterling silver jewelry, ceramic work, cutting boards, note cards, through December.

ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Painting, sculpture and mixed media by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Nicole Wasgatt, Corey Kahn, Inger Nova Jorgensen and Robyn Forsyth, ongoing.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Work by about 30 artists, including sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering and felting, collage, painting, printing, stenciling, beading and assemblage pieces.

GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Gifts by the Gifted," showcase of work by more than 30 artists, from African and Asian works, jewelry and poetry books to stuffed animals, all suitable for holiday gifts, through Dec. 31.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Gallery Artist Gift Salon, works by gallery artists suitable for holiday gifts, through Dec. 24. Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website.

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

PROJECT SPACE GALLERY, 106 Talent Ave., Suite 5, Talent, 541-621-7767. Work by Sarah Burns and Julian Bell, ongoing.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "About Space," annual members' exhibit, through Dec. 23; new art by gallery members, through Dec. 22; "Light Waves," mixed media works by Wendy Hines, through Jan. 7.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "A Shrine for a Shrine," paintings, collages and assemblages by Bruce Burris, accompanied by two essays from Oregon-based arts writers Patrick Collier and Bean Gilsdorf; and "We Take the Long Way," work by neurodiverse artists, through Dec. 9. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Mixed media sculptural work by Elizabeth York, ongoing. All proceeds support York's Shine a Light organization, raising awareness about, preventing and rehabilitating victims of sex trafficking.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. 2021 Members' Exhibit and pieces from the permanent collection, through Dec. 23.

LITERARY

Josephine County

BOOK READING & SIGNING, noon-2 p.m. Dec. 11, Weekend Beer Company, 1863 N.W, Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Author Michael Amaranthus and illustrator Linda Woodrow-Gray read from and sign copies of their new children's book "Mike O'Rhiza: Earth's Best Friend." Free.

NOVEMBER BOOK CLUB, through Nov. 30, through Josephine Community Library Facebook group, josephinelibrary.org. Weekly discussion group reads "The Wrong Kind of Indian" by J.C. Mehta, with discussion questions posted every Saturday. Free.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting date and location. Free.

Jackson County

HOLLY DAYS BOOK SHOWCASE, 5 p.m. Dec. 10, online through Art Presence Art Center, 541-941-7057, art-presence.org. Ashland author Lynn Ransford talks about her new book "Grandma, Tell Me a Story...About Bears," then shares recommendations of giftable books, via Zoom. Free, registration required; get link at gallery website.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd, via Zoom. Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 17, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Rules of Civility" by Amor Towles, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

RANDOM FANDOM, 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 18, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group discuss "Stranger Things," via Zoom. Free.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Dec. 18, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Fangirl Vol. 1: The Manga" by Sam Maggs (adapter) and Rainbow Rowell (author), via Zoom, for ages 11-18, Free.

FREE BOOKS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, 1-7 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 23, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. An assortment of free books suitable for holiday gifts.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 28, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent" by Isabel Wilerson, via Zoom. Free.

ROGUE READS, December through February, through Jackson County Library Services, jcls.org. Reading program encourages readers of all ages to read and discuss the same books. This year's program features titles related to themes of indigeneity, community and the environment. Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Jan. 4, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 2-3:15 p.m. Jan. 4 jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer, via Zoom. Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 21, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Jan. 22, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads ""Marrow Thieves", by Cherie Diwmline, via Zoom, for ages 11-18, Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 25, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Goodness Paradox: The Strange Relationship Between Virtue and Violence in Human Evolution" by Richard Wrangham/, via Zoom. Free.

HOLIDAY

Josephine County

DOME SCHOOL WINTER BAZAR, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 11, Dome School, 9367 Takilma Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3911. Handcrafted items, children's activities, live entertainment, raffle, food fod sale, benefits the Dome School. Free admission, masks required.

COMMUNITY HOLIDAY EVENT, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 11, Illinois Valley Visitor Center parking lot, 201 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Santa and Mrs. Claus distribute goody bags and gifts to families in need. pose for photos. Free.

GRANTS PASS CHRISTMAS PARADE, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Sixth and Seventh streets from E to J streets, 541-244-8013. Floats, music groups, Santa, with the theme "It's a Wonderful Life," followed by caroling and prizes. Free.

WILD WINTER WONDERLAND, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 11-12, Dec. 18-19, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Animal experiences, holiday lights, photos with Santa (2-5 p.m.), warm beverages and snacks. Admission $20 adults, $18 seniors, $13 children.

LAST MINUTE GIFT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 18, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. More than 50 vendors with holiday gift items and decor, hourly door prizes. Free admission.

CHRISTMAS PAST, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 18, Schmidt Gardens, Gazebo and barn, 508 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-7827, 541-479-5398. Learn about German holiday traditions, meet Kris Kringle, enjoy cookies and cider. Free; tour of the Schmidt House not available.

VISITS WITH SANTA, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 22-24, 1264 N.W. Cooke, Grants Pass. Santa has 1,000 candy canes to give out to good girls and boys who stop by. Free.

CHRISTMAS ON THE MIDWAY, 5-10:30 p.m. daily, through Dec. 26, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Drive-thru display of holiday decorations and lights. Free.

NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER/DANCE, 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31, Grants Pas/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. 541-474-2833. Dinner (6-8 p.m.) followed by dancing to music by Gypsy Gillis (8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.), with a midnight buffet and 50/50 raffle. Dinner and dance is $50 couples, $30 singles, admission to the band only is $10. RSVP is required.

Jackson County

BREW POP & SANTA FEST, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 10, 2-8 p.m. Dec. 11, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Craft brews and seltzers to sample. Tickets $5 for six tastes, $10 for cup and six tastes.

POINSETTIA FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 11, Ashland Greenhouses, 650 E. Ashland Lane, Ashland, 541-482-2866. Large poinsettia display, festive music, photo booth, candy guessing game, raffle ticket for prizes with each purchase. Free admission.

HOLIDAY MARKET, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 11-12, Applegate Lodge, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082. Local products and crafts by area artists and artisans, food vendors, live music, games for kids, virtual Santa photo booth

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND COCOA, 7 p.m. Dec. 17-18 and Dec. 23, meet at Santo Community center, 701 N. Columbus Ave., Medford., 541-774-2400 Driving tour of Christmas lights displays. $19 per person.

CHRISTMAS ON A COVERED BRIDGE, noon-6 p.m. Dec. 18, McKee Bridge. Upper Applegate Road, Applegate, mckeebridge.org. Bake sale, Applegate heritage gifts, caroling, holiday displays, free hot drinks, holiday decorations (lights stay on until 10 p.m.).

A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 19, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Costumed docents share the Victorian origins of popular Christmas traditions and observances, stories of Beekman and Jacksonville holiday festivities in the late 1800s. Tours $5 per person, reservations encouraged; masks required. A Christmas bazaar will be held on the grounds at the same times; bazaar admission is free.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHT, 4-6 p.m. through Jan. 2, downtown Ashland, 541-482-3486. Lighting of downtown holiday lights. Free.

WINTER SOUNDWALK, through 9 p.m. Jan. 6, downtown Ashland, rogueworldmusic.org. Stream or download an audio stream of 12 music groups from around the world, along with a map, for a self-guided, interactive tour of visual installations of art. Free.

Portland area

ZOOLIGHTS, through Jan. 9, Oregon Zoo, Portland. oregonzoo.org/zoolights. Walk-through and drive-thru display of more than 1.5 million lights. Tickets are entry-times and must be purchased in advance. Drive-thru is $65 per car; walk-thru is $24 for adults, $19 for kids 2-11.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

FRONT PORCH QUILT SHOW, online, ongoing, msquilters.com. Members of the Mountain Stars Quilters Guild show quilts, with a different theme each month. December is " These are a Few of My Favorite Things."

WESTERN DANCE, 6-10 p.m. Fridays, Ralph's Place, 4570 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-291-0114. Live western music and dance. $5 donation.

BINGO, games at noon Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Arts & Crafts Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-415-9000, 541-476-3215. $10 buy in. Check Friends of Jo Co Fairgrounds Bingo Facebook page for COVID-19 updates.

Jackson County

ONLINE AUCTION, through Dec. 14, through the Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118, roguegallery.org. Original artwork, jewelry, travel packages, restaurant offerings, ceramics, Northwest wines, other donated items.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 19, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-295-5986. Up to 75 vendors set up outdoors in the parking lot. Admission $1.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Jan. 8, Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Art projects, art scavenger hunt for families; children must be accompanied by an adult; free, materials provided, advance registration. second Saturday

ASHLAND ROTARY CENTENNIAL ICE RINK, Thursday-Sunday, through Feb. 21, Nutley Street and Winburn Way, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-488-5340 (before Nov. 20) 541-552-2258 (after Nov. 20), ashland.or.us/icerink. Outdoor ice rink open to the public. Admission $5 adults, $4 ages 6-13, free for 5 and younger. Check online schedule for free skate hours, lessons, hockey times before heading out.

SOCIAL DANCING, 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Central Point. Live music by Darren Kuykendall, no partners required. Admission $5-$6, free for first-time visitors. Call Joyce, 541-727-7070.

BINGO, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Rogue River Community Center, 132 Broadway St., Rogue River, 541-582-0609. Regular games and specials with prizes, starting at 4 p.m. Masks required.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Reckless Kompany, through Dec. 12; Heavy Chevy, Dec. 15-19; Pete Ford, Dec. 22-26; Toyz, Dec. 29-30; Let's Glow New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 8; Daughtry, Jan. 15; Larry The Cable Guy, Feb. 11; Foghat, Aug. 20.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec. 31.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. UFC 269 Watch Party, Dec. 11; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 17-18; Let's Glow Crazy New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 269 Watch Party, Dec. 11.

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.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.


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