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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Aug. 11, Brass Alibi, classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

BRUNO'S CAVERN, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-229-4753. Aug. 14, The Hip Abduction with Vana Liya, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Aug. 18, Object Heavy, funk, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 advance. Tickets at brunoscavern.com.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., 541-479-6160. Aug. 11, Johnny Young, modern country, 8 p.m.-midnight.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. Aug. 11. Angelic Noise, variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Fridays, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Mondays and Tuesdays, bingo, 6 p.m. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Aug. 11, Bar Pong, 7:30 p.m., $5; Aug. 12, TNDRGRL & The Bone Rollers, 8-11 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. Aug. 12, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, west coast soul, 8-10:30 p.m., $10; Aug. 16, Danny Attack, with Chris Fox, punk rock, $10 advance, $15 door; Thursdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

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. Aug. 12, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, west coast soul, 8-10:30 p.m., $10; Aug. 16, Danny Attack, with Chris Fox, punk rock, $10 advance, $15 door.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Aug. 10, Dave Day, rock, pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Aug. 11, Phil King, soft rock, easy listening, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

WEASKU INN, 5560 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-8000. Aug. 20, Jen Ambrose, acoustic variety, with free Anchor Valley wine tasting, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Aug. 9, Ancient Baby, funky, folkish reggae, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 16, local music showcase, variety, 6-8 p.m.; 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. Aug. 10, Comedy Night, with Barry Neal and Debbie Praver, 7 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, open mic with Jay Barley, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Aug. 11-12, Comedy Night, with Barry Neal and Debbie Praver, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Aug. 16, Pixar movies trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.


Jackson County

APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. Aug. 12, Bobbie Anne and the Fluffy Squirrels, classic rock, pop, folk, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 19, open mic with Steve, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 10, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 11-12, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 8-11 p.m.; Aug. 17, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Aug. 11, Arthur Buezo, savage folk, 9 p.m., $5-$8, sliding scale; Aug. 12, Jared Gutridge and Adrian Wright, with Dylan Wilson opening , acoustic variety, 9 p.m., $8-$10, sliding scale; Aug. 13, Bekkah McAlvage, acoustic country folk, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Aug. 11, Modern Prometheus Jazz Company, jazz on the patio, 6-8 p.m., $10; Aug. 12, Adam Gabriel & The Cavalier, soul, R&B, jazz on the patio, 6-8 p.m., $10; Aug. 18, Double Trouble, Robbie Dacosta Jr. & Sr., blues, jazz on the patio, 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. Aug. 11-12, Comedy Club, with opener James Uloth and headliner Carl Wolfson, 8-10 p.m., $15. Aug. 18-19, Comedy Club, with opener Ty Boice and headliner Vince Valenzuela, 8-10 p.m., $15. Aug. 25-26, Comedy Club, with opener Mike Krasner and headliner Jamal Doman, 8-10 p.m., $15.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Aug. 11, John Hollis, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover. Aug. 18, Jones, 6-8 p.m.; Aug, 25, Michaela Skye, 2 -8 p.m.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Aug. 10, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 11, Deluxe, classic rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 12, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; 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. Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Tuesdays, Conrad Rogue, guitar and harmonica, 4:30-7 p.m., no cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Aug. 19, Stand-up Comedy, 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. Aug. 10, It&i, Templet, Something on the Wing, hard rock, 9 p.m., no cover; Aug. 11, Hip Hop 50th Anniversary Celebration, 7 p.m., no cover; Aug. 12, Phenom, metal, Gravewitch, thrash, & The Gash, punk, 7 p.m., no cover; Aug. 16, Dylan Wilson, Dawna Crocker, Tristan Moonbow, singer-songwriters, 9 p.m., no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Aug. 10, Anna Streletz, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Aug. 12, Anna Streletz, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Aug. 19, David Rodgers, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Aug. 26, Thor Polson Jazz Trio, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Aug. 11, TNDRGRL, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; 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. Aug. 6, live jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 15, Cocktails for a Cause, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

MOUNT ASHLAND SKI AREA, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland, 541-482-2897. Aug. 12, Dave Brendlinger, folk Americana, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 13, Melissa Fairy, variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Aug. 10, Wolfchild. time TBA; Aug. 11, The Waddlers, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 12, Foreign Flower, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 14, open mic. 9-11 p.m.; Aug. 15, Bobcat Rob, 7:30-9 p.m.; Aug. 16, Origami Goats, time TBA; Aug. 17, Haunted Like Human, time TBA. 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 ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Aug. 10, Alana Springsteen, country, with Highway Bound opening, 8 p.m., $15; Oct. 13, Adam Doleac, country, with opening band to be announced, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door. Tickets at universe.com.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Aug. 10, The Coffis Brothers, rock, blues, folk, country, 8 p.m.-midnight, Aug. 11, Lost Ox, 8 p.m.-midnight, funk, psychedelia folk, progressive rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Aug. 18, True Loves, funk, soul from Seattle, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Aug. 20, Object Heavy, soul from Northern California, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Aug. 25 Terry Robb, blues, swing, jazz, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Aug. 13, Nick Garrett-Powell and Shae Celine, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 16, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 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. Aug. 11, Taurie Michele, variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

THE VILLAGE AT MEDFORD CENTER, 631 Medford Center, Medford, 310-235-0444. Aug. 15, Applegate Art & Wine Walk, live music, arts and crafts vendors, wine tasting, 6-8 p.m., $20 at the door, includes six tastes and glass.

THE VINTAGE COFFEE HOUSE & SAKE BAR, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. ; Aug. 29, Last Tuesday Supper Club Showcase hosted by Alice DiMicele, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 31, Mountaintop Sound, Americana, folk, country, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Aug. 12, Matt Spurlock, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Aug. 13, Jim Quinby, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 13, karaoke, 7-9 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Aug. 13, Sunrise, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m. No cover. Aug. 20, Johnny Young, country, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

DWELL WINES, 7281 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 214-697-0435. Aug. 12, Micah McCaw, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Aug. 25, Fog Holler, bluegrass, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover. Sept. 9-10, Harvest Wine Club Weekend, with music, 1-4 p.m.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Aug. 11, David Modica, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover. Aug. 18, Steve Keim, classic rock, 5-8 p.m.

WOOLDRIDGE CREEK WINERY, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. Aug. 19, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 6-8 p.m., free for members, $10; Aug. 25, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and neo soul, Motown, 6-8 p.m., $15; Aug. 27, Bekkah McAlvage, country, folk, bluegrass, 1-4 p.m., no cover.


Jackson County

WEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. Aug. 13, Lil Sumpins, acoustic country, folk duo, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 24, jam night with Tom and Sean, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Aug. 19, Shae & Jenni, pop, jazz, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Aug. 20, Nick & Shae, rock, jazz, blues, 3-6 p.m.; Aug. 26, Rogue Suspects, funk, blues, rock, soul, 6-9 p.m., $20 general advance, $25 door, free for wine club members.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 10, Clayton Joseph Scott, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 11, Jones, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m; Aug. 13, Charlee Prayers, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 16, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 17, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Aug. 26, Dinner in the Vines, 6 p.m., $100-$120, reservations.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Aug. 11, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 12, Hollis & Haworth, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 13, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 11, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, jazz, soul, R&B, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 14, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 16, Shae & Jenni, pop, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062.

Aug. 13, Band of Brothers, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 20, Ann Kelly & Mike Ross, variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 25, Lisa & The Dynamics, 6-8 p.m., $10-$15; Sept. 23, Harvest Dinner, vineyard dinner.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Aug. 11, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 12, J Brothers, rock, blues, 3-5:30 p.m.; Aug. 13, Marshall Thompson, rock, pop, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 19, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Aug. 10, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 11, Delilah Beaucoup, jazz, swing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 12, Mercy Duo, R&B, soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 17, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 18, The Rosa Lees, bluegrass, American roots, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 13, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 20, JustaDuo, acoustic variety, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Aug. 12, Iryna Kudelina, piano, 3 p.m., donations at the door, to benefit families in the Ukraine; Aug. 13, Tribute to Charlie Parker, jazz trio, 4-6 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students, cash only at the door; Aug. 27, The Modern Prometheus, classic jazz standards, 3-5 p.m., $25 general, $15 students; Aug. 30, Jessica Fichot Quartet, French chason, gypsy swing, shangri-la jazz, folk, 7-9 p.m, $30; Sept. 7, Fundraiser for Siskiyou Violins, young violin ensembles, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $35 advance.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Aug. 11, Marshall Thompson Duo, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 13, A Brother Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 2-4 p.m.; Aug. 16, Eric Pollard, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Aug. 11, Charles Guy & Sonido Alegre, Spanish, flamenco, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 12, Daniel Nickles Band, rock, pop, country, 3-6 p.m.; Aug. 13, Tension Deficit, variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 10, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 11, The Pozitronics, R&B, classic rock, blues, 6:30-9 p.m., $10 at the door; Aug. 12, Blue Lightning, rock, blues, pop, contemporary, 6-9 p.m., $10; Aug. 13, Linda Powers and Charles Guy, Spanish, flamenco with guitar, violin and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 18, Salsa Brava, salsa, Latin, 7:30-9 p.m., at the door $15 cash, $20 debit; Aug. 19, Saturday Night Fever Disco Night, with DJ dance music, costumes, raffle, 7-10 p.m., $10 at the door.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Aug. 11, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 12, ukulele jam, 2-4 p.m.; Aug. 13, Stardust Trio, swing, jazz, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 18, Sterling Vintage Jazz, old and new, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Aug. 10, Alquimistas, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 17, Redwood Empire, rock, pop, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 24, Saucy, rock, pop, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 31, Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 6-8 p.m.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 11, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m. $5-$7; Aug. 13, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Aug. 18, Flat Patty, hard rock, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; Aug. 20, Ann Kelly & Mark Ross, variety, 4-6 p.m.; Tuesdays, Family Night, live music, games, food, 4-7 p.m.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 11, Gypsy Jazz Quintet, 6-8 p.m., $5; Aug. 12, Rogue Suspects - Girls Show, music of the 1980s and '90s, 6-8 p.m., $20; Aug. 16, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Aug. 12, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic rock, pop, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover. Aug. 19, Mercy Duo, acoustic R&B, soul, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Aug. 11, Dr. Pain & The Remedy, classic rock, power pop, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 18, Shybo Torres, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 25, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Aug. 25, Dennis Konecny, '50s, rockabilly, old and new country, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. Aug. 12, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, country, Americana, 2-5 p.m.; Aug. 13, Gitanodelnorte, 2-5 p.m. No cover.


Douglas County

AZALEA MOUNTAIN VENUE, 245 Forest Drive, Azalea, 541-291-8300. Aug. 16, Sequoia, Americana, folk, 6-9 p.m., with Del Rio wines, $5. Aug. 30, Hectic Week, rock, 6-9 p.m., with Abacela wines, $5.


MUSIC

Josephine County

FORK IN THE ROAD, 6 p.m. Aug. 10, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Americana newgrass music continues the Illinois Valley Concerts in the Park series. Free.

JOSH TURNER, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrounds.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, josephinecountyfairgrounds.com. Heart tribute band, with Sound Stage Revue opening. Tickets $15.

CLOVERDALE, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrounds.com. Country duo, with Border Patrol opening. Tickets $10.

THE B SIDE BLUES BAND, 6 p.m. Aug. 17, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Blues, rock continues the Illinois Valley Concerts in the Park series. Free.

TAKILMA, 6 p.m. Aug. 24, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Rock jam band winds up the Illinois Valley Concerts in the Park series. Free.

LADY & THE TRAMP, 6 p.m. Sept. 3, Thunder Ridge Ranch, 600 Taylor Creek Road, Merlin, 541-218-8820. Sunday Sessions Music Series continues with rock, pop, blues duo. Free.


Jackson County

ASHLAND CITY BAND, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, Ashland, ashlandband.org. Outdoor summer concert series wraps up. Free.

THE HEAD AND THE HEART, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Indie folk rock, with Miya Folick opening and pre-concert music by band to be announced at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $59 reserved, $45 lawn, $35 children.

BAND DU PAYS, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 12, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, 541-951-6651. Swing dance lesson (7 p.m.), swing music (8-10 p.m.). Tickets $15 at the door.

BUDDY GUY, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12 Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Rock blues, with pre-concert music by band The Brisbane Project at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $89 reserved, $59 lawn, $49 children.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 17, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.

CHASE RICE 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Country, country rock, with Jake Jacobson opening an with pre-concert music by The Brisbane Project at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $52 reserved, $42 lawn, $32 children.

OREGON REGGAE FEST, Aug. 18-19. Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, jacksonwellsprings.com. Music by multiple groups, including Sister Nancy, Chezidek Iva Mahr, Alcyon Massive, Rising Buffalo Tribe workshops, cultural arts and craft fair, world cuisine. Tickets $60-$70 for one-day pass, $100-$150 for two-day pass; camping available.

A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR UKRAINE, 2 p.m. Aug. 19, Ashland High School Mountain Avenue Theatre, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, asapashland.org. Music by Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, Iryna Kudielina, Kris Yvon Yenney. Michael Silbersher, Ukrainian Children Singers and others. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students under 18 and seniors over 65.

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS, 7 p.m. Aug. 19, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Americana quintet, with pre-concert music by 33 String Drive at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $51 reserved, $49 standing room only, $46 lawn, $36 children.

MICKEY AVALON, 9 p.m. Aug. 19, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Rap, for ages 21 and older, with local musical artists and pole performers. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.

GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22 Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Indie rock and folk, with Shovels & Rope opening and with pre-concert music by The Brothers Reed at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $64 reserved, $49 lawn, $39 children.

HIGH STEP SOCIETY, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 24, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, 541-774-2000, playmedford.com. Seven-piece party band plays upbeat dance music. Free.

PINK MARTINI WITH CHINA FORBES, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Jazz, pop. Tickets $67 reserved, $45 lawn, $35 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.

TASH SULTANA, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Indie one-person band. Tickets $55 reserved, $55 standing room only, $45 lawn, $35 children.

REBELUTION, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Reggae, roots, with Iration, The Expendables, Passafire and DJ Mackle. Tickets $69.50 reserved, $69.50 standing room only, $49.50 lawn, $39.50 children.

"IN BOCCA AL LUPO," 8 p.m. Aug. 27, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, modernprometheans.org. The Modern Prometheans present songs of passion from the world of opera, both classic and modern,. Tickets $15 general, $25 VIP (includes a drink and chocolates).

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.

FIRST FRIDAYS COMMUNITY SING-ALONG, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228, jcls.org. Sing along wot music from the musical "The Greatest Showman." Free.

MITCHELL TENPENNY, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Country, with pre-concert music by Highway Bound at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $49 reserved, $49 standing room only, $44 lawn, $34 children.

ALL THE WORLD'S A DRAG, 8 p.m. Sept. 2, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Drag performers, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25-$30.

MARTY O'REILLY, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 9, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk pop, R&B, with guest Calvin Arsenia. Tickets $25; bring your own seating.

DAUGHTRY; ACOUSTIC, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Rock, with pre-concert music to be announced at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $71 reserved, $69 standing room only, $51 lawn, $41 children.

UPTOWN FUNK — BRUNO MARS TRIBUTE, 7 p.m Sept. 15, BiMart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Funk, R&B. Tickets $10, $20, $25, free lawn seating with Brewfest wristband.

STEVE MILLER BAND, 7 p.m Sept. 16, BiMart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Rock. Tickets $75 lawn, $120, $130 and $150 reserved.

CASTING CROWNS. 7 p.m Sept. 17, BiMart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Contemporary Christian, Christian rock. Tickets $100.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 21, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.

THE BROTHER REED FULL BAND, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 30, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie folk pop, with Adam Gabriel. Tickets $25; bring your own seating.


Douglas County

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.

MIDNIGHT ROAR OF ROSEBURG, 6 p.m. Aug. 17, Millsite Park, 231 Volunteer Way, Myrtle Creek. Classic country and rock. Free.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

"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.

"SPOTLIGHT ON TRIO," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 10-Sept. 3, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Spotlight on the lives and music of Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. Tickets $33-$38; Aug. 10 preview is $20.

"SUREALIA: THE FIRST CHAPTER," 1 and 7 p.m. Aug. 12, 1 p.m. Aug. 13, Crater Performing Arts Center, Central Point, 541-773-7272, 541-846-9317, studioroxander.com. Students of Studio Roxander Academy of Ballet and professional guest artists journey into the past and the creation of the world. Tickets $12-$28.

"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.

"BROADWAY OR BUST: THE 1980S," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 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. Tickets $20 in person, $15 livestream.

"OUT AT NIGHT: MEDFORD - AN LBGTQ+ COMEDY SHOWCASE," 8 p.m. Aug. 26, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810. Eli Lockwood hosts comedy from Brandy Lara, Sarah Levy, Diana Ramsey, Mark Sanders and Seth Milstein. Tickets $10 advance, at ghostlightplayhouse.com, $15 door.

"WHERE WE BELONG," 8 p.m. Aug. 26- Oct. 15, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A Native theater-maker in England grapples with the question of what it means to remain or leave, what ot means to belong in an increasingly globalized world. Tickets $35-$75; free tickets available to members of the Indigenous community.

"ARK," 6 p.m. Sept. 1-2, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, jacksonwellsprings.com. Tandem Contemporary Dance Collective presents original dance performance navigating the storms of life and exploring the resilience of human nature, opening with music by Alquimistas. Tickets $22.

ALL THE WORLD'S A DRAG, 8 p.m. Sept. 2 Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Randora Voxx, Slutashia and Bettie Wood with six other drag performers, for 21 and older.. $25 advances, at roguepartybus.com.

"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.

CAMELOT BURLESQUE 2, 8 p.m. Sept. 9, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Sophisticated erotic revue of song, dance, striptease for adults only. Tickets $35-$35.

"CIRCLE MIRROR TRANSFORMATION," 1 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays, Sept. 13-Oct. 1, Grizzly Peak winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, roguetheatercompany.com. Adult amateurs in a drama class learn more than just acting. Tickets $35 general, $45 for Sept. 14 benefit for Planned Parenthood SW Oregon; Sept. 13 preview is $30; talkbacks with actors and director Sept. 14, Sept. 21, Sept. 28; Wine Wednesdays, with wine specials Sept. 20, Sept. 27.

A CONVERSATION WITH NAPOLEON DYNAMITE, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A screening of the film "Napoleon Dynamite," followed by Q&A with star Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and John Gries. Tickets $37, $40, $43 general, $110 for VIP meet-and-greet.

"POIROT: THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD," 8 p.m., Thursdays Fridays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays,1 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 15-Nov. 5, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A new stage adaptation of an Agatha Christie story. 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

OPEN MIC NIGHT, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 17, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Admission $10, with baked potato and salad bar.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

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

SCOUT'S SILENT ROBOT DANCE PARTY, 10 a.m. Aug. 16, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Concert for kids. Free.

BILINGUAL STORYWALK, 10 a.m.-6 p.m through Aug. 22, Bohnert Park, 525 Stone Pointe Drive, Central Point, 541-664-3228. Kids 3 and older walk through the park and read the illustrated children's book "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen, displayed page by page. 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, through September.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Abstract paintings by Dara Daniel, through August, 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. "Grayscale in Fiber," fabric sculptures by Sandra Poteet in the main museum gallery, with Lego sculptures by Misti King and David Renton in the New Community Gallery, through Sept. 29.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "A Welcoming Light," guild member exhibit, through Oct. 14.


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. "View form Ashland," watercolor and oil paintings inspired by landscapes and nature around Ashland, by Alice Niemeic, through August.

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 Aug. 10.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Bronze bird sculpture by Stefan Savides, work by Walt Wirfs and new work by gallery members, through Sept. 5.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Sculptures by Elin Babcock and ceramics by Marydee Bombick, through August,

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Dramatic digital works by Sophia D.S. Wright, through August.

CATALYST ASHLAND, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-625-6565. "Exploring the Complexities of Chronic Pain," a retrospective of paintings by KYRIANNA.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Vibrant paintings of birds, bison and horses by Dara Daniel, through August.

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. Mixed media work in paint, fabric and clay by Limei Lai, through August, plus fiber work by about 30 artists, ongoing.

GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. Work by female artists, through August.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Work by Robert Koch and P. Dews, Aug. 11-Oct. 3.

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 August.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. Watercolors inspired by nature by Zoe Alowan, through Aug. 30.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. "The Abstract In Between," paintings by Jeff Danzik, through August; reception 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 12, with music by the Blue Birds.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Big Girls in Rogue," figurative works by M.V. Moran, Aug. 11-Sept. 22; new work by gallery members, through Aug. 24; "Take Heart: The Stories that Sustain Us," ceramics by Julia Janeway, through Aug. 25; reception 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 18.

SISKIYOU GALLERY HOUSE, 2475 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 231-499-4274. Watercolors by Douglas Racich, acrylics by Moira Racich, hand-painted silk by Joy Light, pen and ink illustrations by Jimmy Linenberger, hand-beaded earrings by Hannah B, ongoing.


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. Umpqua Plein Air, work by regional arists, Aug. 26-Oct. 27.


LITERARY

Josephine County

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, with the optional theme of "favorite parks." Free, donations welcome.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB; ALL THEMES, 2 p.m. Aug. 17, Josephine Community Library, Grants Pass branch, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "Fairy Tale" by Stephen King.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB; FANTASY/PARANORMAL ROMANCE, 2:15 p.m. Aug. 19, Josephine Community Library, Grants Pass branch, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "Beauty and the Clockwork Beast" by Nan Allen.

RIVERSIDE WRITERS SOCIAL, 10 a.m.-4 p. Aug. 26, 2350 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-8883, gianacliscaldwell.com. Casula gathering of writers, with author panel with Q&A, optional private coaching/critique sessions, author talks, book sales. Free, suggested $10 donation; RSVP required.

AUTHOR TALK — KAREN TATE, A1 p.m. Aug. 26, Aquarius Books and Gifts, 528 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-479-4000. Author and inter-faith minister discusses "All About the Sacred Feminine." Free.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 5, 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.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 12, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-218-5330, 541-479-5948. (use door between the cleaners and the church). Writers share samples of their latest writing. No membership fee, 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

OPEN CUPBOARDS BOOK SALE 12:30-3 p.m. Aug. 10 Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Sale of new and gently used books, CDs and more.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m Aug. 10, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion groups reads "Part of Your World" by Abby Jimenez. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — JACK COSTA, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 12, Art Presence Art Center, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. Author of "Wine Hiking Oregon" discusses his hiking guide book. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — ELIZABETH WINKLER, 3 p.m. Aug. 12, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland; 1 p.m. Aug. 13, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Journalist and literary critic, author of "Shakespeare Was a Woman and Other Heresies," talks about her controversial book. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — ELLEN CRAINE, 7 p.m. Aug. 14, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "On the Carousel of Time" talks about her novel. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — VICTORIA COSTELLO, 3 p.m. Aug. 16, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8690. Author of "Orchid Child" talks about her new historical fiction novel.

OPEN CUPBOARDS BOOK SALE 12:30-3 p.m. Aug. 17, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Sale of new and gently used books, CDs and more.

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.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 17, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads Plot" by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — SUE DEMARINIS, 1-2 p.m. Aug. 19, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Local author talks about her newest novel, "Hidden In Haarlem." Free.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 5410-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.

LIT LOVERS BOOK CLUB, 3-5 p.m. Sept. 1, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Great Circle" by Maggie Shipstead. Free.

BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 5, 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. Sept. 6, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The 1619 Project" by Nikole Hannah-Jones. Free.

NEW AGE FICTION BOOK CLUB, 6-7 p.m. Sept 6, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Atlas of the Heart" by Brene Brown.


FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR, 2-10 p.m. Aug. 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

DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR, 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.

PEDDLER'S FAIRE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 12, Rogue Valley Humane Society, 429 N.W. Scenic Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Arts and crafts vendors sell wares to support the Rogue Valley Humane Society. Free admission.

GALICE COMMUNITY GAME DAY, noon-8 p.m. Aug. 12, Galice Community Hall, 10821 Galice Road, Galice, 541-479-8712. Board games, outdoor games, poker (4-8 p.m.), entertainment, food truck, beer and wine garden, 50/50 raffle. Free admission; benefits the community hall.

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS COMMUNITY BBQ & CLASSIC CAR SHOW, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 12, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-7671-0262.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 18, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Evening encounters with nocturnal and crepuscular critters, food truck, beer and wine for purchase, music by Mike Brons. Admission $10.

GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 9:15 p.m. Aug. 18, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "Jumanji." Gates open at 8:15 p.m. with an arcade and snack bar. Admission $10 per person, $20 per family, $15 for classic cars.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 19, 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.


Jackson County

LIVING HISTORY, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 10, 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. 25.

MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 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.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 18, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, Aug. 18, Don Jones Park, 233 W. Vilas Road, Crossing Loop, Central Point, 541-664-3321, Ext. 130, centralpointoregon.gov/parksrec. Showing of "Super Mario Bros. Movie." Free.

FLICK & FLOAT, 7:15 p.m. Aug. 19, Jackson Aquatic Center, 815 Summit Ave., Medford, 541-774-2490. Watch a showing of "Lilo & Stitch" on the water, followed by an open swim. 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.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 3, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Central Point, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger. Also Oct. 22.

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. Justin Moore, Aug. 26; Tacotopia, Sept. 9; Eastin Corbin, Sept. 15; Fall Classic Rodeo, Sept. 16-17; Thunder From Down Under, Oct. 7; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 28; Rocky Horror Picture Show, Nov. 11; 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; Ken Jeong, Nov. 3.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Surf City USA, Aug. 26-27; Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 11-12; Comedy on the Coast, Sept. 14-16; Commodores, Sept. 16; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin Nights DJ, Sundays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800.Invincible, Food Truck Off, Aug. 4-6; Salmon Celebration, Sept. 9.

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; Aug. 12, Angelo Tsarouchas, comedy; Comedy for Cause, Sept. 9; 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.


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