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NIGHTLIFE
Josephine County
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. July 21, The Gist, classic rock, pop, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
BRUNO'S CAVERN, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-229-4753. July 22, Greg Koch Trio, 9 p.m., $15; July 27, Family Mystic, funk/soul, progressive jazz, psychedelia, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; July 28, Eddie 9V, roots, soul, R&B, 9 p.m., $10. Tickets at brunoscavern.com.
CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. July 21, Gary Margason, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic comedy, 8:30 p.m. sign-up, 9 p.m. show; No cover.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. July 22, Moonbow, 8-11 p.m., no cover; July 28, Comedy Special, with Carl Lee and DJ Kamoflage, 8-9:30 p.m., no cover.
FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
FOOD STUDIO, 226 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0420. Thursdays, Larry Cavalier, jazz piano, vocals, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. July 21, Rogue Comedy Underground, with Matty J, Sean Harmin, Ben Abben, 7:30 p.m., $10; Thursdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
LOST CAMP BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. July 21, Ben Rice and The Portland Hustle, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; July 22, Fun & Friends, Grateful Dead covers, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; July 28, Common Ground, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.
RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head, acoustic guitar, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. No cover.
SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays-Sundays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. July 20, open mic Slap Happy Comedy with Nic Lanier, 9-11 p.m.; July 21, New Age Phonograph, blues rock, & Mr. Bee, 9 p.m.-midnight; July 22, Dead AF, Grateful Dead tribute, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. July 20, Trevor Hanks, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover. July 27, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, R&B, blues, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. July 21, Jen Ambrose, acoustic pop, rock, jazz, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. July 21, DJ Ryzohm and DC CC, dance music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover,
WEASKU INN, 5560 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-8000. July 30, Scott Head, acoustic variety, with free North Bar Cellars and Twelve32 wine tasting, 1-4 p.m., no cover.
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. July 26 Daniel Nickles Band, Americana, country, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 20 Yoga Sunday, 10:45-11:45 a.m., $20.
WILD RIVER BREWING 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. July 21, Ladies Night with DJ dance music, 6-9 p.m., no cover; July 22, Latin Dance Night, lesson and dancing, 7-9 p.m., no cover; July 27, Mike Brons, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.
Jackson County
APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. July 22, open mic with Steve, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
BELITASPACE, 135 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 310-200-6981. July 20, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.; No cover.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. July 20, Nick Garrett-Powell,, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; July 21, The Shabby Guys, rock, pop, 7-10 p.m.; July 22, Mercy Duo, blues, soul, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. July 21, Bleuprint Drag Presents Bleu's Beach Bash, drag show, 8 p.m., $20 general, $15 student, advance; July 22, Bleuprint Drag Dragging Through the Decades '80s, 8 p.m., $20 general, $15 student, advance; Aug. 5, Creekside Strings Kids Fiddle Jam, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic jam, 2-5 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.
BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. July 21, Muskadine Blues Band, R&B, blues, 6-8 p.m., $10; July 22, Moorea & Tarik's Jazz Jam, 6-8 p.m., $10. July 28, Danielle Kelly & Reilly Owen, jazz, soul, pop, 6-8 p.m., $10; July 29, Dizzy, danceable originals and covers, 6-8 p.m., $10.
BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-11 p.m. No cover.
CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, live music 5-8 p.m. No cover.
CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. July 21-22, Comedy Club, with opener Peter Sers and headliner Bo Johnson, 8-10 p.m., $15.
DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. July 21, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul 6-8 p.m. No cover.
GATHER CAFE BISTRO BAR, 200 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-897-0763. July 26, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Aug. 2, Rogue Blues Society jam with TC & The Reactions, 6-9 p.m., no cover. Aug. 30, Hunks, male revue, 8-10 p.m., $19.95-$69.95.
THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Tuesdays, bingo, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m.
GYPSYBLUES BAR, 111 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-770-1212. July 30, luau themed karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.
HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Wednesdays, open mic comedy, 7 p.m. sign-up, 8 p.m. show; Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Tuesdays, Conrad Rogue, guitar and harmonica, 4-7 p.m., no cover.
JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. July 22, The Comedy Show, stand-up, 8:30 p.m., $15 door; Sundays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.
JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. July 20, Hollowing, Elkwitch, Victims of Angels, 7 p.m., $10; July 21, Uchiwali, $ecret Gue$t, Nofux, Sylvah Sol, Subs N Wubs, 9 p.m., no cover; July 22, "Cthulhu: The Musical," by Puppeteers For Fears, with music by The Elephant, 9 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door; July 26, Another Anthem, Middle Aged Queers, Hard to Market, punk, 9 p.m., no cover.
LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. July 22, Denise Deneaux, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; July 29, Iryna Kudielina, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.
LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. July 22, Electric Eel, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; July 27, Flamingoes in the Attic, rock duo, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; July 30, Addalemon, indie rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Wednesdays, open mic, 8-11 p.m., no cover.
LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.
LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. July 23, live jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. July 20, Foreign Flower, soulful rock, 9-11 p.m.; July 21, Sean Forth Trio, 7-9 p.m.; July 23, Foreign Flower, soulful rock, 9-11 p.m.; July 25, Eli Lev, 7-9:30 p.m.; July 26, Angelic Noise, 9-11:30 p.m. No cover.
PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. Aug. 31, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m., $10 advance, $13 door; Sept. 30, Joshua Paul, good-time music, 1-4 p.m.
THE RIDGE, 7360 Highway 238, Ruch, 541-702-2320. July 20, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m. July 27, Phil Reed, acoustic folk pop, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Aug. 4, Chayce Beckham, country, with Ben Chapman opening, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door. Tickets at universe.com.
TALENT ARTISANS AND GROWERS MARKET, St. John's Park, Main and John streets, Talent, 541-690-2714. July 28, Connor Reese, light rock, pop, live music, 6-8:30 p.m.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. July 22, DJ Simply Ryan, bingo 7 p.m., dance party 8 p.m., $10-$20; July 26, Radio Rockin' Karaoke Night, 7-11 p.m., no cover; July 28, Kyle Smith, original reggae rock, with Pipedown opening, 8 p.m., $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. July 23, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 5-7 p.m.; July 26, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m.; July 30, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 2, Danielle Kelly, R&B, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, jam session, 2-6 p.m., on the patio. No cover.
THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. July 21, Dirt Cake, variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m.; July 28, Jim Friend, country, southern rock, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.
THE VINTAGE COFFEE HOUSE & SAKE BAR, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. July 22, Heat Speak, orchestral folk, 7-10 p.m.; July 25, Last Tuesday Supper Club Showcase hosted by Alice DiMicele, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. July 22, John Ivey, variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE WHARF FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET & EATERY, 827 W. Jackson St., Medford, 541-858-0200. July 7, Saucy, classic rock, blues, pop, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. July 23, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-6:45 p.m, open mic, 7-10 p.m.; July 26, open mic with Dave, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; July 30, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-6:45 p.m, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
WINERIES
Josephine County
APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. July 23, live music and car cruise, 3-6 p.m., no cover; July 30, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 3-6 p.m., no cover; Aug. 4, First Friday Mom's Night Out, 5-7 p.m.
AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 400 Brown Road, O'Brien, 541-596-2818. July 28, Hearts & Hooves dinner, and auction, with music by Gary Margason, 5 p.m.$25.
BLOSSOM BARN CIDERY, 950 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-514-2347. July 23, Self-Care Cider Sunday, yoga, self-care products pop-up, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.
DWELL WINES, 7281 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 214-697-0435. July 22, Gary Margason, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. July 21, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5:30-8:30 p.m; Aug. 5, Grover Anderson, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. July 21, Mike Brons, easy listening, 5- 8 p.m. No cover.
TWO RIVERS VINEYARD AT DINSDALE FARM, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. Aug. 4, Steve Keim, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
WOOLDRIDGE CREEK WINERY, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. July 22, Blue Lightning, classic rock, free for members, $10 nonmembers; July 30, Shybo Torres, folk, bluegrass, easy listening, 1-4 p.m., no cover; Aug. 4, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $10-$15.
Jackson County
AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. July 20, jam night with Tom and Sean, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; July 22, Comedy Bros, with DJ Kamoflage, Jamaille Jackson, Jason Webb and guests, 7 p.m., $10; July 28, Prix Fixe Dinner, three-course meal with wine, 6 p.m., $50.
BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. July 23, Nick & Shae, jazz, blues, standards, 2-5 p.m., no cover; July 29, Rogue Suspects Tina Turner Tour, rock, R&B, blues, 6-9 p.m., $15-$25 advance; July 30, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. July, 20, Jesse Meade, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 21, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 22, The Shabby Guys, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 23, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 26, Angelic Noise, jazz, pop, reggae duo, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 27, Danielle Kelly Jazz Trio, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 28, Il Briccone Duetto, instrumental Italian classics, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. July 21, Nick Garrett-Powell, variety, 5-7 p.m.; July 22, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m.; July 23, Marshall & Friends, variety, 1:30-4 p.m. No cover. July 28, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic pop, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; July 29, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; July 30, Nick & Shae, pop, rock, jazz, 1:30-4 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. July 21, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-7 p.m.; July 24, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5-7 p.m.; July 26, Shae & Jenni, variety, 5-7 p.m.; July 28, Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; July 31, Marshall Thompson Duo, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062.
July 22, Jim Friend, soft rock, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; July 23, Jeff Kloetzel & Bob Evoniuk, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover. July 28, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, jazz, 6-8 p.m., $10-$15; July 30, Delilah Beaucoup, jazz, standards, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. July 21, Phil King, soft rock, easy listening, 5:30-7 p.m.; July 22, Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; July 23, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 3-5 p.m.; July 27, trivia, 6-7:30 p.m.; July 28, Sonido Alegre, Spanish, flamenco, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. July 20, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 21, The Antelopers, old-timey folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 22, Foreign Flower, cosmic soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 27, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 28, Blue Lightning, classic rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 29, Sonido Alegre, Latin, flamenco, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. July 23, Jesse Meade, variety, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., no cover; July 28, Brothers of Other Mothers,
GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. July 20-23, July 26-30, "Heisenberg," 1 p.m. indoors, $30-$45, reservations; Aug. 6, Joel Wizansky, Bach's Goldberg Variations, piano, 3 p.m., $25 advance, $30 (cash) door; Aug. 13, Tribute to Charlie Parker, jazz trio, 4-6 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students, cash only at the door; Aug. 30, Jessica Fichot Quartet, French chason, gypsy swing, Shangri-La jazz, folk, 7-9 p.m, $30.
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. July 21, Pacifica, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; July 23, Ann Kelly, variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover; July 26, Verna Dodge, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; July 28, Jeff Kloetzel acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; July 29, Movie Night, "Top Gun: Maverick," 6:30 p.m., $15 advance;.
LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. July 21, The Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 6-9 p.m., $5-$25; July 28, Highway Bound, country, country rock, 6-8 p.m., $5-$20; Wednesdays, Applegate Evening Market, 5-8 p.m.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. July 22, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m.; July 23, Mark Hill, variety, 2-5 p.m.; July 29, Cornhole competition, 1-6 p.m., advance registration; July 29, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m.; July 30, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 2-5 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. July 21, 33 String Drive, bluegrass, 6-9 p.m., $15; July 22, flower bouquet making class, 5-6:30 p.m., $45, includes vase, reservations; July 23, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; July 27, Witchy Nights, tarot reading, chakra reading, intention circle, music by Jesus Cuerdas, 6-9 p.m., no cover,
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. July 21, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; July 23, Positively First Street, rock, 3-5 p.m. July 28, Gary Dunsmoor, 5-7 p.m.; July 30, The Kind, soft rock, easy listening, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. July 20, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 6-8 p.m.; July 27, Mercy with Lynda Day, R&B, blues, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 3, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. July 20, Salsa Night, with mini dance lesson, open dancing, 6-8 p.m., $15-$20; July 21, Ripple Effect, Grateful Dead, Beatles, 5-7 p.m.; July 22, Phil King, easy listening, noon-2 p.m.; July 22, Deluxe, classic rock, 4-6 p.m.; July 23, Conner Reese, acoustic variety, noon-2 p.m.; July 23, JustADuo, soft rock, easy listening, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. July 21, Leadbetter, classic rock from Bend, 6-8 p.m., $20; July 23, Mike Brons, easy listening, 4-6 p.m., no cover; July 28, Dr. Pain & The Remedy, classic rock, pop, 6-8 p.m., $10-$15; Tuesdays, Family Night, live music, games, food, 4-7 p.m.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. July 21, Keenan Pruett, variety, 6-8 p.m., $5; July 22, Old Gold, classic rock, 6-8 p.m., $10; July 26, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $5.
STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. July 22, Redwood Empire. light rock, pop,5-7 p.m. No cover July 28, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. July 21, Steve Shine Band, Grateful Dead Americana, 5-7 p.m.; July 28, Mercy Duo, R&B, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. July 21, Shybo Torres, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
MUSIC
Josephine County
DALE & SHARON HOPPER, 6 p.m. July 20, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Old-time country western duo continues the Illinois Valley Concerts in the Park series. Free.
AMERICAN CONTRABAND, 6:30 p.m. July 20, Merlin Community Park, 100 Acorn Ave., Merlin, 541-660-2364. Indie rock, continues the Hot Summer Nights outdoor music series. Free.
KRAY VAN KIRK, 7 p.m. July 20, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Finger-style guitarist and baritone. Tickets $20.
STEVE EARLE, 8 p.m. July 23, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Solo acoustic. Tickets $45, $55, $65.
LYNX FAMILY BAND, 6 p.m. July 27, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Eclectic indie blues-rock continues the Illinois Valley Concerts in the Park series. Free.
TIMELESS, 6:30 p.m. July 27, Merlin Community Park, 100 Acorn Ave., Merlin, 541-660-2364. Pop, jazz, standards, wraps up the Hot Summer Nights outdoor music series. Free.
"ENCORE," 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Music from One Eleven Theatre Company's past shows, with merchandise sales, to benefit the company. Tickets by donation at the door, suggested $10.
FAMILY BLUEGRASS NIGHT, 6 p.m. Aug. 6, Thunder Ridge Ranch, 600 Taylor Creek Road, Merlin, 541-471-2206.Sunday Sessions Music Series continues with bluegrass, folk, Americana. Free.
COLT FORD, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrouns.com. Country music, with Gretchen Owens Band opening. General admission tickets $20
JOSH TURNER, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrouns.com. Country and gospel music, with Jessie Leigh opening. General admission tickets $20
RUPERT WATES, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Singer songwriter. Tickets $20.
HEART BY HEART, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrouns.com. Heart tribute band, with Sound Stage Revue opening. Tickets $15.
CLOVEERDAYLE, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrouns.com. Country duo, with Border Patrol opening. Tickets $10.
JAMES HUNTER SIX, 8 p.m. Sept. 9, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Rhythm and soul, Tickets $35, $45, $55.
Jackson County
ASHLAND CITY BAND, 7 p.m. July 20, Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, Ashland, ashlandband.org. Outdoor summer concert series continues Thursdays through Aug. 10. Free.
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. July 20, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music, Free.
JACOB JOLLIFF BAND, 7-10 p.m. July 22, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Next generation bluegrass. Tickets $25; bring your own seating.
SHOOK TWINS, 7-10 p.m. July 23, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk duo, with guest Austin Quattlebaum.Tickets $30; bring your own seating.
TRAIN, 7:30 p.m. July 24, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Pop rock, with Thunderstorm Artis opening and with a band to be announced playing at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $97 reserved, $97 standing room only, $67 lawn, $57 children.
OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 6:30 p.m. July 25, Talent Historical Museum, 105 N. Market St., Talent, 530-570-5113. Music from the Oregon Trail. Free.
BLUES TRAVELER & BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS, 7:30 p.m. July 25, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Rock, with Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers playing at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $69 reserved, $65 standing room only, $47 lawn, $37 children.
BRIT FLOYD, 7 p.m. July 29, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Pink Floyd tribute, featuring "The Dark Side of the Moon," plus highlights from "the Wall," "Wish You Were Here," "Animals" and "The Division Bell." Tickets $59 reserved, $42 lawn, $32 children.
GEORGE THOROGOOD AND THE DESTROYERS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Rock, with Hamish Anderson opening, and pre-concert music by Ben Rice and the Portland Hustle at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $62 reserved, $59 standing room only, $44 lawn, $34 children.
ASHLEY MCBYRDE, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Country, country rock, with Chancey Williams opening, and pre-concert music to be determined at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $56 reserved, $54 standing room only, $46 lawn, $36 children.
RAIN — A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES, 8 p.m. Aug. 3 Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Music from Abbey Road and the Rooftop Concert, and pre-concert music by Tom Stamper Trio at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $59 reserved, $42 lawn, $32 children.
ORGAN CONCERT, 2 p.m. Aug. 25, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Margaret Evans on piano and Cynthia Hutton on French horn perform works by Swann, Handel, Bach, Schumann, Widor and Ives. Free, in person and livestream.
ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Aug. 26-27, Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Jeffrey Biegel joins the orchestra to perform "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris" by George Gershwin, plus "Three Spirituals" by Adolphus Hailstork and "Rhapsody in Red, White & Blue" by Peter Boyle. Tickets $35, $50, $65, $89, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
KUGER BROTHERS, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 30, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk americana. Tickets $25; bring your own seating.
Douglas County
COLEEN & COMPANY REVIEW, 6 p.m. July 20, Millsite Park, 231 Volunteer Way, Myrtle Creek. Motown, blues-rock, boogie-rock, R&B, soul, rock. Free.
HEARTLESS BAND, 7 p.m. July 25, Stewart Park, Roseburg, halfshell.org. Rock continues the Music on the Half Shell outdoor summer concert series. Free.
SONA JOBARTEH, 7 p.m. Aug. 1, Stewart Park, Roseburg, halfshell.org. West African music continues the Music on the Half Shell outdoor summer concert series. Free.
GRETCHEN OWENS & THE JAKE BRAKES, 6 p.m. Aug. 3, Millsite Park, 231 Volunteer Way, Myrtle Creek. Country, country rock. Free.
THE PO' RAMBLIN' BOYS, 7 p.m. Aug. 8, Stewart Park, Roseburg, halfshell.org. Bluegrass, Americana continues the Music on the Half Shell outdoor summer concert series. Free.
BREWERS GRADE BAND, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010, douglasfairgrounds.com. Country; reserved seats $30 plus fair admission; general admission seats free with fair admission.
EDDY ROSS BAND, 6 p.m. Aug. 10, Millsite Park, 231 Volunteer Way, Myrtle Creek. Classic rock, classic country. Free.
CRAIG MORGAN, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010, douglasfairgrounds.com. Country; reserved seats $30 plus fair admission; general admission seats free with fair admission.
38 SPECIAL, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010, douglasfairgrounds.com. Rock; reserved seats $30 plus fair admission; general admission seats free with fair admission.
NEAL MCCOY, 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010, douglasfairgrounds.com. Country; reserved seats $30 plus fair admission; general admission seats free with fair admission.
THE LAO TIZER BAND, 7 p.m. Aug. 15, Stewart Park, Roseburg, halfshell.org. Jazz wraps up the Music on the Half Shell outdoor summer concert series. Free.
ON STAGE
Josephine County
"TROUBLES IN TIME: BACK TO THE PRESENT," 2 and 6:30 p.m. July 29, 2 p.m. July 30, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Kids from Barnstormers theatre camp perform an original screenplay by Sam Dinkowitz. Tickets $20 general, $10 children and seniors.
HYPNOMARC COMEDY HYPNOSIS SHOW, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 4, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, bit.ly/hypnomarcwildriver. Hypnotist Marc Marshall puts audience members under hypinosis and has them do funny things. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door; tickets sold online and at Wild River Pub.
"LOST & FOUND," 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Aug. 5, River Valley Church, 2193 Midway Ave., Grants Pass, clarionor.org. Clarion Theatre Company summer camp students ages 6-16 perform new youth musical. Free, tickets recommended due to limited seating.
CREATIVITY UNFRAMED: PERFORMING ARTS SHOWCASE, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6, Southern Oregon Guild Gallery, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. Poems and original songs by Alyssa Babin; a variety of music singer Kris Wildman and musician Terry D. Davis. Free, donations welcome.
"GREASE," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26, 2 p.m. Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, 2 and 7:30 p.m Sept. 2, 2 p.m. Sept. 3, Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, roguemusictheatre.us. High schoolers who have a carefree summer fling find themselves in the same school in the fall. Tickets $20 general, $15 students and seniors.
"THE SUNSHINE BOYS," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 25-Sept. 10, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Two legendary comics are brought together for a reunion and revival of their famous act. Tickets $20.
Jackson County
COMEDY OPEN MIC, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Open to ages 21 and older, followed by karaoke; sign up between 7-8 p.m. No cover.
TIG NOTARO, 8 p.m. July 21, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Comedy for adults only, with Delilah Beaucoup Jazz Trio playing at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $67 reserved, $42 lawn.
"IT'S HELL TO BE A WOMAN," 8 p.m. July 21-22, 2 p.m. July 23, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, randalltheatre.com. A cabaret about the love and loss of being a woman. Tickets $20.
"HONK! JR.," 7:30 p.m. July 28, 2 and 7:30 p.m. July 29, 2 p.m. July 30, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Students of the theater's summer camp perform a musical adaptation of a beloved fable. Tickets $25.
"FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL." 7:30 p.m. July 29, 3 p.m. July 30, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4-5, 3 p.m. Aug. 6, Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents musical about teen rebellion and forgiveness. $25 general, $14 youth and students.
"HEISENBERG," 1 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, through July 30, Grizzly Peak winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, roguetheatercompany.com. Two strangers have a life-changing encounter. Tickets $35 general, $45 for July 13 benefit for Planned Parenthood SW Oregon; talkbacks with actors and director July 20 and 27; wine specials July 19 and July 26.
"BROADWAY OR BUST: THE 1980S," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 4-20, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, randalltheatre.com. Music and more from some of the great shows that made their Broadway debuts in the 1980s. Ticket info available soon.
ROGUE COMEDY UNDERGROUND, 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 11-Sept. 3, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Music of three powerful female performers: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. Tickets $20 for Aug. 10 preview; regular shows $28, $44, $33, $36, $38.
SPOTLIGHT ON TRIO, 8 p.m. Aug. 5, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Stand-up comedy from Benjamin Blue Abben, Matty J, Troy Ward. Tickets $25.
"BERNHARDT/HAMLET," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 17-Sept. 10, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. In Paris at the start of the 20th century, legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt risks her career, her reputation and her bank account to tackle Shakespeare's formidable tragic hero. Tickets $35 adults, $28 seniors and students.
"KINKY BOOTS," 8 p.m., Thursdays Fridays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays,1 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 3, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A young man tries to save his family's shoe business, joining forces with a drag entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Tickets $29, $39, $43.
"TWELFTH NIGHT," various dates through Oct. 13, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Shakespeare's tale of unrequited love. Tickets $35-$75.
"THE THREE MUSKETEERS," various dates through Oct. 14, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A contemporary telling of a classic adventure story of loyalty and honor. Tickets $35-$75.
"RENT," 8 p.m. various dates through Oct. 14, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Musical about a group of young artists fighting for justice and visibility, creating bonds of friendship and family during the AIDS crisis. Tickets $35-$75.
"ROMEO AND JULIET," 8 p.m. various dates through Oct. 15, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Contemporary production of star-crossed lovers from two different families and backgrounds who sacrifice all to be together. Tickets $35-$75.
Douglas County
"CTHULHU: THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. July 27, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Puppeteers for Fears presents an original sci-fi/horror musical with puppets and music by The Elephant. Tickets $30 advance, $35 door.
"THE WIZARD OF OZ," July 27-Aug. 6, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. A faithful adaptation of the classic film. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; on sale July 3.
CHILD'S PLAY
Josephine County
SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 5, Josephine Community Library branches, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Free program for all ages, with the theme "Find Your Voice" offers reading challenges, recommended reading, bookish fun. Free.
STORYTIMES, a listing of all area storytimes now can be found on the third weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.
Jackson County
LITTLE MISS ANN, 10 a.m. July 20, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Concert for kids. Free.
JOE KYE, 10 a.m. Aug. 3, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Concert for kids. Free.
THE LUCKY BAND, 10 a.m. Aug. 9, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Concert for kids. Free.
SCOUT'S SILENT ROBOT DANCE PARTY, 10 a.m. Aug. 16, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Concert for kids. Free.
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; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Exhibits and activities that encourage play and learning. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sundays Admission $8 adults, $12 children.
ART
Josephine County
BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Acrylic and oil paintings by Brian Davis, opens July 23 with reception 5-8 p.m.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Pottery by Susan Paul-Williams and photography by Michael Williams, through July 29, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.
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. "Self and Other," artwork by Gabriel Lipper, through July 28.
JOSEPHINE COMMUNITY LIBRARY, Grants Pass Branch, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. "Who Can Vote? A Brief History of Voting Rights in the U.S.," a national traveling panel exhibition, through July 22. Free.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Our Fragile Planet," work by gallery members, through July 22. "A Welcoming Light," guild member exhibit, July 30-Oct. 14; reception with live jazz, refreshments, snacks 4-6 p.m. July 30.
Jackson County
AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, ongoing.
ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. Semi-abstract acrylic paintings of nature by Pamela Haunschild, through July.
ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Photography and abstract alcohol ink paintings by Andrea Cloud, abstract mixed media paintings by Dixie Kinser, through July.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Pastels by Bonnie McManus and ceramic vessels by Nancy Yturriaga Adams, through July.
CATALYST ASHLAND, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-625-6565. "Exploring the Complexities of Chronic Pain," a retrospective of paintings by Kyrianna, through July; "Road Food," photography by Becca Blake documenting experiences of survival in the local landscape, through July 31.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Paintings of the outdoors by Alisha B. Whitman, July 21-31; reception 5-8 p.m. July 21.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Vibrant paintings by Dara Daniel, through July; reception 1-3 p.m. July 22,
ENCLAVE STUDIOS, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Work by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Jay Gordon, Nicole Wasgatt, and Corey Kahn, ongoing.
FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Fabric work by Limei Lai, through July, plus fiber work by about 30 artists, ongoing.
GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Safari," work with African themes, motifs and subjects, through July.
HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "At Home With the Dead," ceramics and hand-stitched textiles alongside familiar tokens of home by Carolyn Hazel Drake, expanded paintings with sculptural elements by Rachael Zur, through Aug. 8.
HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Oils and acrylics by Sue and Steve Bennett, through July.
KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Love Art for the People and the Planet," paintings integrating science and art by Deb VanPoolen, through July 31.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Intent," an art exhibition collaboration with Rogue Gallery and Marroe Collective featuring Ryan Moon, through Aug. 4; new work by gallery members, through Aug. 24; "Take Heart: The Stories that Sustain Us," ceramics by Julia Janeway, through Aug. 25.
STUDIO 151, 151 Pioneer St., Ashland, 541-973-7477. Sculptures by Elizabeth York inspired by time, birds and elongated figures, and collages by Bruce Bayard exploring the effects of time and humanity's influence on the natural landscape, through July 31.
Douglas County
UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. 2023 Artworks Northwest Biennial, 112 works by 97 artists from throughout the Pacific Northwest, through Aug. 18.
LITERARY
Josephine County
GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB; FANTASY/PARANORMAL ROMANCE, 7 p.m. July 29, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "Blood and Ash" by Jennifer Armentrout, location to be announced.
AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 1, Ben Bones Room, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 5, Josephine Community Library branches, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Free program for all ages, with the theme "Find Your Voice" offers reading challenges, recommended reading, bookish fun. Free.
PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 8, Grants Pass restaurant, picbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.
SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 11 Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.
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
EAGLE POINT BOOK SALE, 12:30-3 p.m. July 20, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Sale of new and gently used books, CDs and more.
TALK OF THE TOWN: LARRY B. SMITH, 6-7:30 p.m. July 20, Art Presence Art Center, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Author talks about his book "The Emerald Necklace: From Goldmines to Woodland Trails." Free.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 21, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228, jcls.org. Sale of new and gently used books, CDs and more.
AUTHOR TALK — TISH MCFADDEN, 10-2 p.m. July 22, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Author of "Song of the Redwing: Voice of the Wetlands" talks and sings songs related to her book. Free.
EAGLE POINT BOOK SALE, 12:30-3 p.m. July 20, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Sale of new and gently used books, CDs and more.
NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. July 27, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 5410-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — KAYE EVANS, 7 p.m. July 27, Bloomsbury Books 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Wanderland — Living the Traveling Life." Free.
ROGUE POETRY SLAM — WINNER'S SHOWCASE, 7 p.m. July 31, Bloomsbury Books 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Winners of the July 9 Poetry Slam read their work. Free.
BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 1, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. Free.
BANNED BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — LARRY SMITH, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Author of "Emerald Necklace: From Goldmines to Woodland Trails." Free.
MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6 p.m. Aug. 8, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., and online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group. Free.
LEVEL UP: SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 21, Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-8690, jcls.org. In-person and virtual activities for all ages, with prizes. Free.
FAIRS/FESTS
Josephine County
BACK TO THE 50S, July 21-23, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Retro festival opens with a 1950s concert, and includes a sock hop, poker run, car shows, drive-in movies, vendors and food trucks and more. Admission is free to most events.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR, ?? a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 11-12. noon-7 p.m. Aug. 13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrounds.com. Carnival rides, midway games, livestock, agriculture and art exhibits, truck and tractor pulls, musical entertainment. Admission free.
Douglas County
MYRTLE CREEK SUMMER FESTIVAL, 4-10 p.m. July 27, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 28-29, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-3037. Game booths, bingo, live music, cake walk, kids games, arm wrestling, Free admission.
DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR, noon-11 p.m. Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 10-12, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010, douglasfairgrounds.com. Carnival rides and games, food vendors, arts and agricultural exhibits, entertainment, concerts. Admission $10 adults, free for 12 and younger, $40 for a week pass; concerts reserved seats are $30 plus fair admission.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
DANCES, a listing of all area dances now can be found on the first weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.
GAMES, a listing of all area game groups now can be found on the second weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.
CLASSIC CAR PRE-SHOW, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. July 21, Fourth and F streets, Grants Pass. Display of classis cars, with music, prizes. Free for spectators.
PIE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 4-7 p.m. July 21, Schmidt House Barn & Gardens, Fifth and J streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Homemade pie with ice cream, music by the Ukes of Earl and a pie baking contest. Tickets $5 for a slice and a scoop.
PASTOR RON MARSH MEMORIAL SHOW & SHINE ON THE PARKWAY, 4-9 p.m. July 21, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-2639. Classic and special interest cars on display. Free for spectators.
GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 9:15 p.m. July 21, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "Creature from the Black Lagoon." Gates open at 8:15 p.m. with an arcade and snack bar. Admission free, advance tickets required.
COMMUNITY CELEBRATION, 10 a.m.-noon July 22, between Sixth and Seventh streets and J and K streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Gathering to celebrate the purchase of property for a new Grants Pass library, with free ice cream and popcorn (10 a.m.), remarks from Grants Pass library leadership (10:30 a.m.), historic photo (11 a.m.)
FABULOUS 50S CHARITY CAR SHOW, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 22, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Classic cars on display, with awards ceremony at 2:30 p.m., plus '50s music, vendors and food, raffle, merchandise. Free for spectators.
MOTHATHON III, 7:30-10:30 p.m. July 22, Rusk Ranch Nature Center, 27746 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-287-0172. Celebrate moths, butterflies and all pollinators with wine, snacks, music, dancing, moth slide show, silent auction. Admission by donation.
GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 9:15 p.m. July 22, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "The Little Rascals." Gates open at 8:15 p.m. with an arcade and snack bar. Admission free, advance tickets required.
MOVIES AT THE MUSEUM, 2 p.m. July 23, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., 541-479-3290. Showing of "Vermeer: The Greatest Exhibition." $5 at the door.
LEMONADE DAY, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 4, Grants Pass, 541-476.7717. Youth set up lemonade stands and sell their product to the public as a way to learn about running a business.
SOUNDS OF SUMMER, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 18, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Rants Pass, 541-476-0222. Evening encounters with nocturnal and crepuscular critters, food truck, beer and wine for purchase, music by Mike Brons. Admission $10.
Jackson County
OPEN HOUSE, 5-7 p.m. July 21, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797. Theater is open to the public for tours to see the latest renovations. Free.
MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, July 21, Twin Creeks Park, 555 Twin Creeks Crossing Loop, Central Point, 541-664-3321, Ext. 130, centralpointoregon.gov/parksrec. Showing of "Inside Out" with games, activities, demonstrations. Free.
DARE TO CRUISE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 22, Twin Creeks Park, Central Point; 5-7 p.m., East Pine Street, Central Pont, 541-664-5578. Show & Shine, with vendors and awards, in the park, followed by a cruise through downtown. Free for spectators.
MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 23, Aug. 13, Aug. 27, Sept. 10, Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue, Medford. Ride diesel trains and a motor car, see unique model railway layouts, earn about local railroad history, tour historical railroad equipment, with food for purchase. Admission is free, donations appreciated.
LIVING HISTORY, 5-8 p.m. July 27, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-531-1436, sohs.org. Activities, costumed characters, wagon rides, children's games, guided historic home tours ($5-$10). Free admission. Also Aug. 10, Aug. 25.
SUPERHEROES AFTER DARK, 7-10 p.m. July 28, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Aerial arts and fortune telling, superhero quest, superheores vs. supervillains challenge, den of dice, photo booth, adult drinks, night market, food trucks. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 30, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.
HISTORY PROGRAM, noon Aug. 2, Medford Library, 203 S. Central Ave., Medford; noon Aug. 9, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980, jcls.org. "Acorn Woman Mountain: New Names Honor Native American Culture," the eighth program in a monthly, year-long "Windows in time" history lecture series. Free.
MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, Aug. 4, Robert Pfaff Park, 635 Manzanita St., Central Point, 541-664-3321, Ext. 130, centralpointoregon.gov/parksrec. Showing of "Lightyear." Free.
WALK THROUGH HISTORY, 10 a.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 2, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. One-hour guided walking tour through Jacksonville's National Historic Landmark District, with stories of the town's development. Free, donations encouraged.
19TH CENTURY FAMILY LIFE, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 2, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Tours of historic home with insights into early 20th-century life every 20-30 minutes. Tours $5, at the door.
STEP BEHIND THE COUNTER, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 3, Beekman Bank, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Take a peek into late 19th century banking practices in an 1863 financial institution that's been turned into a museum. Free.
HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOURS, 7, 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. second Fridays, through Sept. 9, plus Oct. 13-14, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. One-hour guided tour of the town's ghostly past. Tickets $10, reservations required.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Yesterday A Tribute to the Beatles, July 22; Justin Moore, Aug. 26; Eastin Corbin, Sept. 15; Thunder From down Under, Oct. 7; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 28; 24K Gold New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; lounge entertainment, ongoing.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Chris Tucker, Aug. 10.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. King of the Cage Coastal Brawl, July 22; Comedy on the coast, July 28-29; Surf City USA, Aug. 26-27; Comedy on the coast, Aug. 11-12; Comedy on the coast, Sept. 14-16; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin Nights DJ, Sundays, ongoing.
THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Food Truck Off, Aug. 4.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.
Northern California
ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Tyler Rich, Aug. 11; Jesse Meade, July 21-22; Robert Tiernan, July 28-29; Alien Ant Farm, Sept. 16; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.
LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777.
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.