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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Thursdays and Sundays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Fridays, Tim Mitchell and Dennis Mitchell, acoustic variety, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. March 24, Pandora Acoustic, solo rock covers, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; March 26, Pandora Band, classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. March 25, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and new soul, Motown, 8 p.m., $10 advance at eventbrite.com, $15 door; March 26, Jeffrey Silverstein, Portland singer-songwriter, & Nate Porter, Illinois singer-songwriter, 8 p.m., $7 advance at eventbrite.com. $10 door.

MILL STREET MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Thursdays, open mic and karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, Neon Nights, with DJ dance music, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

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

RASCALS, 20215 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. March 25, Bondon & The Earthstrong Band, reggae, hip hop, 7-10 p.m., $5.

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. March 25, Latin Night hosted by DJ Fluffy, 9 p.m.-midnight, $15; March 26, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; March 27, Dawna Crocker, singer songwriter, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. 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. March 24, open mic with Mike Brons, 6-9 p.m., no cover; March 25-26, Comedy Night, with Susan Rice and Dustin Wood, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.


Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. March 25, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. March 24-25, Eric Leadbetter, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Saturday; March 26, Greg Frederick, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; March 31, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. March 25, Karl McHugh, retro folk, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; March 26, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, southern rock, soul, 8:30-10:30 p.m., $10; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m., no cover.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. March 25, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., on the patio. 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. March 26, Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 5-8 p.m.; Fridays, Sundays, John Hollis, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. March 25-26, Comedy Club, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. March 24, Bim Jeam and The Sadness, R&B, blues, 6-8 p.m.; March 31, Katalysst, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. March 24, Latin Night, 6-10 p.m., class (6 p.m.) and social dance (7-10 p.m.), $10, advance, $15 door, text 541-630-4745 or contact saralenodanceco@gmail.com; March 25, Highway Bound, country, country rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; March 26, The Reverberays, surf rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 7, Hunks, The Show, 8 p.m., $21.95-$69.95, at eventbrite.com.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. March 25, Mask Burning Party with Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Thursdays, live band karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. 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. March 24, Karl Mchugh, retro pop-folk from the Bay Area, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; March 25, Greenstone Trio, original hard rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; March 26, Chillin Spree, Jah Rome, Late Bloomer, Hash Budda, 8 p.m.-midnight; March 30, The Sometimes Island, indie pop, electronic, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. March 25, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, southern rock, soul, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. March 25, The Cabin Project, indie rock quartet from Portland, and Bad Camper, acoustic originals, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; March 26, Lost Ox, progressive outlaw funk and Americana, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; March 31, Spunj, experimental from Eugene, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10. Tickets at ticketleap.com

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. March 27 Doodle and Drinks, collaborative drawing event with prizes and raffle, 3-5 p.m., free.


WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sundays, live music, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. March 25, Mark Hill, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. March 25, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; call for reservations.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. March 24, Not Too Shabby, rock, pop, jazz 5:30-7:30 p.m.; March 25, Jones, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; March 26, Stardust Trio, swing, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; March 27, Dan Fellman & Grant Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; March 30, Jon Galfano, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; March 31, Highway Bound, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted. Call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. March 25, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. March 26, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.; March 30, Charles Guy, flamenco, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. March 27, Linda Powers & Charles Guy, Spanish, flamenco, Latin, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

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

March 25, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; March 27, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. March 25, Little Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; March 26, Brother, variety, 4-6 p.m.; March 27, Not Too Shabby, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 4-6 p.m.No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. March 25, Robbie Dacosta Trio, rockabilly, blues, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; March 27, Dave Cahalan, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; April 1, The Roadsters, classic rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10. Call for reservations. or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. March 25, Steve Hopkins & Band of Brothers, 5:30-7:30 p.m, no cover; March 26, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; March 30, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., no cover. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. March 26, Mercy Duo, blues, R&B, 2-4 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. March 25, Shine Swing Duo, swing, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call or text for reservations.


MUSIC

Josephine County

OVERTIME & THE BLUE COLLAR SOLDIERS, 7 p.m. April 1, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Country rock and hip hop, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $20 general, $30 with "Self Made in America" CD.

JIM MESSINA, 8 p.m. April 8, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Founder of Poco and Loggins & Messina performs rock and folk rock, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

RODNEY CROWELL, 8 p.m. April 9, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Country, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m April 10, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, threeriversorchestra.org. Ensemble performs works by N=Brahms, Beethoven, Faure, Cohen, AL Webber and more. Free, donations welcome.

JOHN DENVER MUSICAL TRIBUTE STARRING TED VIGIL, 7:30 p.m. April 11, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. The music of John Denver. Tickets at the door, $30 or by subscription — $75 adults, $10 students, $160 families — to Josephine County Community Concerts. Call for availability.

DANIEL BOLING, 7 p.m. April 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Folk singer songwriter from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tickets $20, advance.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. April 24, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. "Reaching for the Sky" program includes works by Milhaud, Tomasi, Otis Murphy, Weiss/Thiele and Respighi. Tickets $18, $24, $30, $38, $46. See website for COVID-19 protocols.

MARC COHN, 8 p.m. April 26, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Folk rock with Chelsea Williams, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $30 general, $40 and $50 reserved.


Jackson County

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. March 27, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. "America's Journey" program features Peter Boyle's "Fanfare for Tomorrow," excerpts of writings and speeches by George Washington set to music by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, spoken texts from the Ellis Island Oral History Project set to Boyer's "Ellis Island: The Dream America." Tickets $23, $33, $43, $53 and $63. See website for COVID-19 protocols.

LEFT EDGE PERCUSSION, 7:30 p.m. April 1, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Contemporary percussion group performs Luther Adams' "Strange and Sacred Noise." Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students. See website for COVID safety protocols.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. April 2, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-779-8145, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation. Masks required.

ANIMANIACS, 7:30 p.m. April 2, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stage show of dance, music, theatrical performance, comic interplay sing everyday objects. Tickets $29, $32, $35, $100 (limited VIP). See website for COVID protocols.

AFTERNOON TEA & CELLO CONCERT, 4:30 p.m. April 3, Lovejoy's Tea Room, 96 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6718, lovejoystearoom-ashland.com. Classical cello music by Michal Palzewicz, with tea sandwiches, scone, petit fours, chocolate truffles and tea. $60 per person.

GERRY O'CONNOR, 7-9 p.m. April 4 Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Fiddle tunes and tales of Ireland. $25 reserve at seats@cagefreeconcerts.com.

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. April 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Ensemble performs "Reconstruction." Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students. See website for COVID safety protocols.

PEAR A FARE CONCERT, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 8, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford. Music by Seth Hansson and 221 Fly. Free.

VIENNA PIANO TRIO, 7:30 p.m. April 8, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Piano and violin group performs works by Schubert and Mendelssohn.Tickets $45 and $36 reserved, $10 SOU faculty and staff, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. See website for COVID safety protocols.

PIANO RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. April 9, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Morgan List presents her senior piano recital. Free. See website for COVID safety protocols.

PIANO RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. April 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Joseph Wong presents his master's piano recital. Free. See website for COVID safety protocols.

PIANO RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. April 13, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Tiana Wong presents her master's piano recital. Free. See website for COVID safety protocols.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

"SHREK THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. March 25-26, April 1, 2 p.m. March 27, April 3, 2 and 7 p.m. April 2, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9778. oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Mythical adventure story about a green ogre, fairy tale characters, a princess, a dragon, with live orchestra. Tickets $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $10 for 10 and younger; on March 25, all seats $10.

THEATER AUDITIONS, 7:30-9:30-p.m. March 28-29, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Cold readings from script of "Bill W. and Dr. Bob,: about the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous.

"GODSPELL," 7 p.m. April 8-10 and April 15, Edgewater Christian Fellowship, 101 Assembly Circle, Grants Pass, 541-474-7172. Upbeat musical in which Jesus Christ recruits a group of followers and teaches them lessons from the Bible through song and dance. Free.


Jackson County

DARBY DOLL'S BURLESQUE BINGO, 7:30 p.m. March 26 Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Welcome to Wonderland program features dancers, door prizes, costume contest. Tickets $20 general, $50 VIP table for two.

"MOONLIGHTING 2022: PASSAGES," 4 p.m. March 26-27, April 2-3, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-646-2971, ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org. Ashland Contemporary Theatre presents readings of one-act works by local playwrights, including one longer play and four shorter plays, all dealing with themes of pivotal life transitions. Tickets $18 advance (see website), $20 at the door. See website for COVID protocols.

"PETER AND THE STARCATCHER" 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, April 8-May 1, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Musical adventure about the boy who would become Peter Pan. Tickets $35 adult, $28 students and seniors, online and by phone; April 7 preview is $20. See website for COVID protocols.

"SPOTLIGHT ON CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 10, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Songs of the vocal pop group from the 1960s and '70s. Tickets $33, $36, $38; 8 p.m. March 17 preview is $20. See website for COVID safety protocols.

"MOON OVER BUFFALO," 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. various days, through April 10, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Ken Ludwig comedy about two fading actors desperate for one last shot at stardom. Tickets $29, $39 and $43.

"SPOTLIGHT ON ROY ORBISON," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 15-May 8, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Songs of the popular 1960s vocalist. Tickets $33, $36, $38; 8 p.m. April 14 preview is $20. See website for COVID safety protocols.

"UNSEEN," 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., various dates, April 16-July 31, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. An American photographer wakes up at the site of a massacre in Syria and must piece together what happened.Tickets $35-$75; previews April 12-15.

"ONCE ON THIS ISLAND," 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., various dates, April 16-Oct. 30, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A young Caribbean girl is rescued from a monstrous storm by four gods, in this story f Black joy and sorrow, the aftermath of colonization and isolation, the triumph of love. Tickets $35-$75; previews April 12-15.

PAULA POUNDSTONE, 7:30 p.m. April 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stand-up comedy. Tickets $29, $32, $35.

GABRIEL "FLUFFY" IGLESIAS, 8 p.m. April 29, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Stand-up comedy. Tickets $40 general admission lawn seats; reserved seats sold out. See website for COVID safety protocols.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

DIA DE LOS NINOS: A BILINGUAL STORYTIME, 2:30-3:30 p.m. April 9, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Elementary school children and their families read and discuss stories in English and Spanish, do a Dia de los Ninos art project. Free.


Jackson County

CHILDREN'S GARDEN STORYWALK, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through March 31, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689. Pages of a picture book in display in the garden outside the children's library. Free. Continues April and May with a new book each month.


ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Life, Love & Death," acrylic paintings and digital drawings by Kim Sterling from his "Love and Consequence" series, through March, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing. Abstract paintings by Doug Iverson, March 30-April 30, with artist demonstration 5:30-8 p.m. April 1.

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. "Cascadia," digital art by Bruce Bayard of Talent, through March 25. "Fire, Fury & Resilience," paintings by Betty LaDuke, March 29-May 20; artist reception 5-8 p.m. April 1.

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


Jackson County

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. Work by gallery artists, to celebrate the gallery's reopening; open for First Friday, 5-8 p.lm April 1, with music by Norman Fletcher and wine and snacks.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Outside the Box," 3D landscapes and seascapes on canvas by Jerry Simon, through March 27, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Scarves and hand-painted silks by Connie Simonsen, luscious paintings by Suzanne Etienne, through April, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Photographs by Thomas Glassman, through April 16.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Space is Doubt," delicately curious ceramics by Elizabeth Arzani and playfully abstract paintings by Tanner Lind, through April 30. Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Celtic Art Show," artwork inspired by Ireland and the Celts, through April 7; "Enclave," paintings by Jay Gordon, Corey Kahn, Gabriel Mark Lipper and Nicole Wasgatt, through April 29; new work by gallery artists, through April 29.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "The Presence of Nature," six Oregon-based artists share interpretations of nature that arise when wholly immersed in Oregon's diverse natural environments, in collaboration wot the Ashland Independent Film Festival, April 8-May 21; opening reception 5-7 p.m April 7. 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.


LITERARY

Josephine County

SOMETHING ABOUT POETRY, 2-4 p.m. April 16, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Learn about poetry and write your own with guidance from Applegate poet Lisa Baldwin. Free, advance registration.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.


Jackson County

QUEER COFFEE HOUSE, 10 a.m.-noon April 2, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share favorite new books and more on LGBTQ+ folks and allies, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK BARN SALE, noon-4 p.m. April 2, Ruch Library, 7919 Highway 238, Ruch, 541-899, 7438. Shop for new or gently used books, CDs, movies.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. April 5 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. April 5, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi, via Zoom. Free.

SUE DEMARINIS, 4 p.m. April 7, Jacksonville Library, 340 W/ C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665, jcls.org. Local author discusses her second novel, "The Station Master's Wife," set among historical events spanning 50 years. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. April 12, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead, via Zoom. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, April 1-10, online, 541-488-3823, ashlandfilm.org. Screenings of more than 60 feature films, more than six short film compilations, with three one-day-only screenings April 1, April 6 and April 10. Tickets $13.50 per film, one-day-only features $20 each; ticket packages $25-$800.

OREGON CHEESE FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 3, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, oregoncheesefestival.com. Sample and purchase local artisan cheese, specialty foods, beer, wine, cider, for ages 21 and older only. One-day admission is $20 advance, $25 door, beverage sampling with keepsake glass $15 advance, $20 door; two-day pass with drink tasting, early Saturday entry (10 a.m.) and a goodie bag, $70.

PEAR BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, April 8-9, do, downtown Medford, 541-840-7209, pearblossomparade.org. Street fair with vendors, games ( noon-10 p.m. April 8, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. April 9, Pear Blossom Park); Pear A Fare, food and beverage tastings with vendors, music (3-10 p.m. April 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m April 9, Fifth and Central, $5); Smudge Pot Stroll; (5-9 p.m. April 8, walking and tasting tour, ticket info TBA); parade (11 a.m. April 9); cornhole tournament (2-9 p.m. April 9).

BARNSTORMERS VINTAGE FAIRE, 4-8 p.m. April 9, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 10, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Vendors with vintage goods, farmhouse-style decor, upcycled furniture, handmade items, plants and garden goodies, plus food trucks. Admission $12 (enter Friday 4-6 p.m. also good for Saturday), $10 (enter Friday after 6 p.m. also good for Saturday), $8 (enter Saturday 9 a.m.-noon), $5 (enter Saturday after noon).


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 26, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

SEED SWAP & SCION EXCHANGE, noon-4 p.m. March 27, Jubilee Park, 302 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction, 541-450-9886, spiralliving.org. Seeds, scion wood and rootstock for grafting and sharing, door prize raffle, gardening discussions and grafting demonstrations. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

SASQUATCH STAMPEDE, 8:30-10 a.m. April 3, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. A 2-mile fun run for individuals and families, 5k race. Registration opens at 7:15 a.m. 5k is $25, 2-mile is $10 per person or $35 oer family by March 26; late registration is $10 more.

JOSEPHINE COUNTY HOME SHOW: LET'S CELEBRATE HOME, noon-5 p.m. April 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-773-2872, buildso.com. What's new, fun and exciting for the home, home office, yard and garden. Free admission.

COMMUNITY SEED SWAP, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 9, Raptor Creek Farm, 3658 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-5556, jocofoodbank.org. Bring seeds, plats, cuttings to share and a nonperishable food item to donate. With talks about pollinators and bees, a bird walk, children's crafts, and a plant clinic. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY ROUGH STOCK RODEO, 7:30 p.m April 15-16, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-944-7408. Bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and barrel racing. Tickets $15 advance, $20 door; sold at Cowboy Corral, Grange Co-Op, Your Cutting Crew, Victoria's Station and aftontickets.com.

WINE STROLL, 2-6 p.m. May 7, downtown Grants Pass, 541-226-3101, grantspasschamber.org. Sample wines and foods at several downtown locations. Tickets $40 advance, $45 day of, if any remain; cost includes a commemorative wine glass, a reusable tote bag and a map of participating locations. Free trolley service along the route is available.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Jessie Leigh, through March 27; Littletown, March 30-April 3; Midland, April 2 (sold out); UFC 273, April 9; Hotel California, salute to the Eagles, April 16; Tattoo Expo, April 22-24; Cagesport 63 Live, May 7; RV Resort rally, May 27-29; Boz Scaggs, May 28; Aaron Lewis, June 11; Foghat, Aug. 20.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Late Night Comedy on the Coast, April 8--9; UFC 273 Viewing, April 9; Late Night Comedy on the May 20-21; Late Night Comedy on the June 17-18; Clint Black, June 23-24; Surf City, Aug. 27; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 273 Viewing, April 9.

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

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Highway Bound, July 22-23.


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. Carnival (Santana tribute), April 1; New Year's Eve Party — Midnight Masquerade (with four bands) Dec. 31.

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


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