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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 6-10 p.m. No cover.

AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Aug. 7, Mercy, blues, rock, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 8, Space Cowboy Anniversary Party, with food, games, prizes, root beer bar, 4-9 p.m., with music by Gretchen Owens, country, country rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BACKDOOR AT THE REPLAY, 115 Redwood Ave, Cave Junction, 541-592-4138. Aug. 8, Drive to Space, funk, rock, 9 p.m., $5; Thursdays, open mic, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Aug. 7-8, Saucy, classic rock, pop, funk, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic with Coleman Antonucci, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856.

Aug. 8, Vinnie Rip & The Gutterbilly Band, gutterbilly, 8-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic with Kevin Widdison, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-476-3818. Aug. 7, The Gist, classic rock, pop, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 8, live music, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 9, Saucy, rock, pop, funk, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Aug. 6, Nathan Stone & Aimee Barbuto, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Aug, 7, Jones, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 8, Joanna Serenko, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 13, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Aug. 7, Starvation Heights. Adult contemporary, pop, 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, open jam, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Aug 12, Steve Hampton

variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Aug. 28, Stand-Up & Improv Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. sign-ups, 8 p.m. show, no cover.


Jackson County

APPLE OUTLAW, 15090 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-7109. Aug. 8, John Johns & The BB, 5-8 p.m.; Aug. 12, Pandora Band, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Aug. 7, Mid-Pitch Regrets, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 8, Theocracy, Tacoma jazz, Bonita Fishwife, Seattle indie, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 12, Talent Song Circle, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 6, Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 7, Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 8, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, soul, roots, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 13, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BUTTERFLY CLUB 557, 557 Medford Center, Medford, 541-499-1133. Aug. 9, Stardust Jazz Trio, sultry golden age jazz, 6-7 p.m., $10; Sept. 13, Tres Palomas, bossa nova, Latin jazz, 6-7 p.m., $10.

CALLAHAN’S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Live music, Fridays, Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Fridays and Saturdays, 8-10 p.m., $15.10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK AT THE LODGE, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031. Aug. 19, Gabriel Rutledge, comedy, 7 p.m., $40.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Aug. 6, David Kai, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 7, Adam Gabriel, R&B, soul, roots, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 8, Lance Zimmerman, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 11, Jen Ambrose, rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 13, Roger Jaeger, variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.

LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Aug. 7, Colin Riversong, rock, soul, blues, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 8, Sterling Vintage 2, jazz duo, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 13, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Aug, 9, Rick Millward & Friends, variety, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 12, Lisa & Dean, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MORRTONS TOO, 302 E. Main St., Talent, 541-535-3813. Aug. 8, Melissa Fairy, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Aug. 7, Malinka, world music, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Aug. 16, Connor Reese, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 19, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Aug. 7, Sterling 2, jazz, bossa nova. R&B, soul, blues, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 8, Max Mackey, variety, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 9, Steve Keim, classic rock, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 458-226-5503. Aug. 8, Jeff Jacobs, light rock, classic rock, reggae, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES

Josephine County

DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Thursdays, open mic with Nevin, 5 p.m. sign-up, 5:30-9 p.m. music. No cover.

DWELL WINES, 7281 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 214-697-0435. Aug. 8, Christina Hanks, variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Aug. 21, Mountaintop Sound, bluegrass, folk, Americana, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

Sept. 25, Ben Rice Band, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985.

Aug. 7, Doug Warner, Americana, funk, blues, ragtime, soul, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Aug. 9, Jared Masters, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Aug. 8, Nick & Shae, jazz, pop, blues, country, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 6, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, pop, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 7, Tres Palomas, bossa nova, early jazz, ballads, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug, 8, Grant Ruiz, classical, jazz guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 9, Dr. Pain & The Remedy, powe1r pop, classic rock, folk, country, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 13¸John Johns, dark folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

COWHORN VINEYARD & GARDEN, 1665 Eastside Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-6876. Aug. 22, DJ Ombe, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-613-5062. Aug. 7, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 8, Stillwater Road, variety, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 9, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN’ VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 7, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 10, JustaDuo, easy listening, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 12, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DARK HOLLOW FARM, 7121 Dark Hollow Road, Medford, 458-488-0407. Aug. 9, Jen Ambrose & Annieville Blues, blues, jazz, pop, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Aug. 8, JustADuo, easy listening, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Aug. 9, The Shabby Guys, smooth jazz, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Aug. 8, J Brothers Quartet, rock, blues, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Aug. 9, benefit for Dennis Mitchell, with multiple musical acts, silent auction, food trucks, 1-6 p.m., suggested $20 donation; Aug 15, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Aug. 16, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Aug. 6, traditional Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug, 7, Daniel Nickels Band, Americana, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 8, Tres Palomas, bossa nova, ballads, early jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 13 traditional Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 28, Salsa Brava, Latin dance music, 7 p.m. lesson, 7:30-9:30 p.m. dancing, $20.

ELIANA WINES, 4360 E. Barnett Road, Medford, 541-690-4350. Aug. 8, Jon Galfano, easy listening, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

FARRIS VINEYARDS, 2783 Rogue River Highway, Gold Hill, 541-951-7147.

Aug. 7, Borderline, rock, blues, country, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Aug. 7, Mark Allen Johnson, variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Aug, 8, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Aug. 9, Just A Duo, easy listening, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Aug. 8, Kristen & Robbie, rock, rockabilly, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 9, Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 12, Trevor Hanks, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 14, Andy Wright, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 15, Reverberays, surf rock, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 17, Sweet Sixx, reggae, blues, Latin, funk, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 7, DJ Latino, salsa, merengue, 6-7 p.m., Combustion, Spanish rock, 7-9 p.m., $20; Aug. 9, Enoch & Dave, Americana, folk, blues, rock, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 13, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 14, Salsa Brava, salsa, bachata, cha-cha, dance lesson 7 p.m., dancing 7:30-9:30 p.m., $20 general, $10 ages 7-17.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Aug. 22, Delilah Beaucoup, Annie Lennox tribute, with John Mazzei on piano, 6-8 p.m., $20-$28, reservations.

THE PUNCH HOUSE, 9115 Blackwell Road, Central Point, 541-414-7941. Aug. 15, summer film, “Willow,” (1988), 7:30 p.m. No cover.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Aug. 8, Enoch & David Duo, folk, country, Americana, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 7. Sonido Alegre, Spanish- gypsy-flavored music, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 9, Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, 4-5 p.m. No cover.

REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Aug. 7, Steve Swift, folk, rock, Americana, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 15, The Ant Hill. Folk, country, bluegrass, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 7, Backdoor Blues Band, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 9, Shybo & The Twisted Vines, classic rock, pop, 4-6 p.m. No cover

SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248-0494. Aug. 16, No Ordinary Love, variety, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 30, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock Americana, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 7, Sante Fe, country classics, classic rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 8, Alissa Weaver Band, variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 12, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Aug. 8, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 15, Shybo Torres, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Aug. 7, Encore 5, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468.

Aug. 16, Paul Mozina, classic rock, blues, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989.

Aug. 8, Doug Warner, blues, ragtime, soul, 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Aug. 9, Doug Warner, blues, ragtime, soul, 3:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

NO BODIES GHOST, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 6, Merlin Community Park, 100 Acorn St., Merlin, 541-660-2364. Blues rock, ballad rock, classic rock. Free.

JAMES GARNER’S JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE, 8 p.m. Aug. 7, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, roguetheatre.org. Country, country rock. $46.50-$63.50.

LED ZEPAGAIN: LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, roguetheatre.org. Classic rock. $53-$75.

ARMCHAIR BOOGIE, 8 p.m. Sept. 4, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, find The Hivve on Facebook. Modern bluegrass, with funk, rock and jam traditions, with opening band. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door


Jackson County

ASHLAND CITY BAND, 7 p.m. Aug. 6, Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, Ashland, ashlandband.org. Band plays a variety of music, with pre-concert music at 6:15 p.m., continuing every Thursday through Aug. 20. Free.

MAXWELL FRIEDMAN GROUP, 8 p.m. Aug. 6, Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talenclublive.com. Neo soul, jazz, funk fusion, $20.

CAPTURED BY ROBOTS, 9 p.m.-midnight Aug. 6, Dangerous Lee’s Local Thirty-One Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Alt. $10.

CUMBIA PARTY, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Blue Heron Park, 4385 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, travelphoenixoregon.com. Latin American music from Columbia. Free.

MARCHFOURTH, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 10, Lithia Park, Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Live music, kids activities, food and dessert trucks. Free admission.

JAMES RIAN O’KEEFE & NOAH PROUDFOOT, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 13, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. With Balladir. $25.

ZZ TOP AND CHEAP TRICK, 7 p.m. Aug. 13, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Rock legends. $59.77-$203.64.

RECOLLECTIONS OF WALES, 3 p.m. Aug. 15, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. The music of Wales on flutes, cello, piano. Tickets $30, at the door, cash only.

MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 15, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Rock, blues, Americana, from Kentucky. Tickets $20.

JASON ISBELL, 8 p.m. Aug. 15, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Americana, alt-country. Tickets $99-$159.

KOMAGA TRIO, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-488-3869, siskiyuoumusicproject.com. Ensemble performs blend of jazz, world rhythm and chamber nuances. Tickets $25-$30.

JOE HILL, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talenclublive.com. Comedy. $20.

SUMMER SOUNDS: DIGGIN DIRT, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17, Lithia Park, Ashland, epicashland.com. Funk, soul from Humboldt County, with The Rosa Lees opening, plus kids activities, food trucks, beer and wine garden. Free. Also Sept. 21.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 20, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform. Free.

ROGUE SUSPECTS, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 21, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Aretha Franklin tribute. Tickets $20.

BEN RICE & PDX HUSTLE, 8 p.m. Aug. 21, Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talenclublive.com. Blues. $20.

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 22, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music jam for all ages. Admission by donation.

POLYRHYTHMICS, 7 p.m. Aug. 22, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. R&B, progressive jazz, Afrobeat. Tickets $33, plus fees.

DALE WATSON, 8 p.m. Aug. 22, Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talenclublive.com. Swing, honky tonk, rockabilly. $40.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY: AMERICANA POPS, 3 p.m. Aug. 22-23, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner joins the orchestra to celebrate American music, including Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Louis Armstrong, Parmer Fuller and others. Tickets $25-$80.

ALICE DIMICELE & FORCE OF NATURE, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 27, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Earthy groove rock. Tickets $20.

“THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS,” 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery present an evening of raucous comedy, song and mischief in a show that is part cabaret, part stand-up. Tickets $68, $74, $80.

MAMUSE, 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk, soul-folk revival, roots. Tickets $30, plus fees.

WEIRD AL YANKOVIC, 6 p.m. Sept. 9, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Comedy rock show. $45-$149.50, plus fees.

MARTY O’REILLY, 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Americana, folk, soul, blues. Tickets $33, plus fees.


Douglas County

AARON LEWIS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, douglascountyfairgrounds.com. Hard rock, nu metal. Free with fair admission: $8-$10 adults, free for children 12 and younger.

TONE LOC, 8 p.m. Aug. 7, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, douglascountyfairgrounds.com. Hip hop, rap rock. Free with fair admission: $8-$10 adults, free for children 12 and younger.

NIKO MOON, 8 p.m. Aug. 8, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, douglascountyfairgrounds.com. Country, country pop. Free with fair admission: $8-$10 adults, free for children 12 and younger.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

STAGED READINGS, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, The Hivve, 164 S.E. HG St., Grants Pass, theloopfest.org. Readings of two in-progress works for young actors: “The King’s Table” and “Greek to Me.” Tickets $10.

“LEND ME A TENOR,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, some Thursdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 14-30, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. An over-the-top farce set backstage at an opera company. Tickets $30 opening night, $25 other performances.

“DADDY LONG LEGS,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21-22, Aug. 27-29, outdoor amphitheater, River Valley Church, 2193 Midway Ave., Grants Pass, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Romantic two-person musical based on the novel by Jean Webster about an orphan with a secret patron who introduces her to the world of literature, travel and adventure. Tickets $20; $18 for opening night.


Jackson County

“FROZEN,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6-7, 3 p.m. Aug. 8-9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents story of a princess who teams up with an ice harvester, his reindeer and a snowman to rescue her estranged sister who is trapped in eternal winter. Tickets $36 adults, $26 youth, students.

“SPOTLIGHT ON FRANK,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 6-30, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Salute to the life and music of Frank Sinatra. Tickets $40; $25 for Aug. 6 preview.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 25, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Festival continues with shows in repertory: “Yellow Face” Aug. 9-Oct. 23; “You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World,” through Aug. 21; “Smote This: A Comedy About God...And Other Serious $H*T,” Aug. 27-Oct. 24; “Emma,” through Oct. 9; “Henry IV, Part 1,” through Oct. 10; “The Taming of the Shrew,” through Oct. 11; “Come From Away,” through Oct. 24; “King Hedley II,” through Oct. 24; “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” through Oct. 25. Ticket prices vary.

“THE DA VINCI CODE,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, through Aug. 9, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A symbologist and cryptologist race against time to decipher a labyrinth code of historical significance; suitable for ages 12 and older. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.

“I HATE HAMET,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Aug. 27-Sept. 20, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A brash television actor about to start rehearsals for his first foray into Shakespeare — playing Hamlet — rents an apartment haunted by the ghost of actor John Barrymore, who was acclaimed for his portrayal of Hamlet. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.

“CHICAGO,” 1 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, some Saturday and 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, through Aug. 30, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Murderous women vie for the spotlight and the headlines in 1920s Chicago. Tickets $32-$64.

“DEATH AND THE MAIDEN,” 1 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 14-Nov. 1, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.com. A woman holds captive the man she believes brutally raped and tortured her years earlier in order to force his confession. Tickets $40 advance, $45 door; Oct. 14 preview is $30; Oct. 15 opening is $50-$55, benefit for Planned Parenthood


Douglas County

“MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS,” 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 3-20, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Agatha Christie whodunit adapted by Ken Ludwig about a wealthy man found murdered in the night and a train full of suspects. Tickets $17 general, $12 ages 12 and younger.


CHILD’S PLAY

Josephine County

HEALTHY KIDS DAY, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 8, AllCare Health, 1701 N.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, allcarehealth.com. Health, dental, vision screenings, sports physicals, immunizations, games, give-aways, vendor booths, sweet treats, food trucks. Free.


Jackson County

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Sunday; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 for Oregon Trail Card holders, $5 every first Sunday.

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 $10 adults, $15 children.


ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY GRANTS PASS, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7, downtown Grants Pass. Artists’ receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late. Free.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Digitally manipulated drawings, paintings and photos by Kim Sterling, through August, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing. Reception 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7.

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

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. “Art About Agriculture,” work by Oregon artists focused on visual storytelling inspired by foood, fiber and natural resources, through Sept. 25; reception 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7.

HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Artwork by gallery members, ongoing.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. “Interdependence,” the summer member art exhibit, plus visiting artist exhibit featuring Donna Bertucci-Ruiz and Heather Ayers-Flood from the Back Door Art Studio & Gallery, through Oct. 11.


Jackson County

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

PHOENIX ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 14, Phoenix, travelphoenixoregon.com. Art, music, family activities, pop-up performances, food. Free.

TALENT ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 23, downtown Talent, talentbusinessalliance.org. Art, music, family activities, pop-up performances, food. Free.

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. “The Colors of Nature,” paintings of the environment by Pam Haunschild; receptioon 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Mixed media collages by Nancy Sterling, photographs and colored pencil drawings by Roy Musitelli, through Augsut, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. “The Un-Expected Life of Animals,” paintings by Rachel Jean Fisher, through august, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Hand-built clay and metal sculptures by Cheryl Kampner, and quiet drwings in pen, pencil and paint by Ruth Halpern, through August, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

BACK DOOR ART GALLERY & STUDIO, 106 Talent Ave., No. 5, Talent, backdoorartgalleryandstudio.com. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Work by Vivian McAleavy, through August.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. “The Coaster Show,” more than 200 artists produce work on 4.5-inch square coasters, through Sept. 12.

COLLIER GALLERY AT CTP, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Surreal landscapes by Sam Zimmerman, through Aug. 9.

THE COLUMBIA HOTEL, 262 1/2 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-601-2087. “Heat Wave: An Art Show on Warmth, Weather and a World on Fire,” painting, photography, sculpture, textile, and mixed media by Gabriel Lipper, Tarik Ragab, Alexis Mixter and Egon Dubois, through August; reception 5-8 p.m. Aug. 7.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Work by Larry Hurst, Aug. 7-Sept. 18; “Thickets,” paintings by Kyrianna, through Sept. 11; gallery members, through Aug. 27.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. “Cercle et Carre and the International Spirit of Abstract Art,” paintings, drawings, prints, sculpture and furniture by members of an influential but short-lived artists group founded in Paris in 1929," through Aug. 8.

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.

THE TALENT GALLERY, 111 Talent Ave, Suite B, Talent, 541-897-0050. Work by gallery artists, ongoing, with artist talks, at noon on Sundays.


Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. “Biology Rising: The Origins of Hope,” mixed media art installations and other works by Julie Anderson Bailey, plus works by Shawn Edrington and Tyler Brumfield, and an exhibit of soft sculpture art, through Aug 15.

Umpqua Plein Air Exhibit, display of artwork created outdoors by artists during the five-day paint-out in Douglas County, Aug. 22-Oct. 23; reception 4-7 p.m. Aug. 22.


LITERARY

Josephine County

AUTHOR TALK — HEIDI MORRIS, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 8, Oregon Books & Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Former teacher and author of “Teaching Matters” discusses her debut book.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Aug. 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.


Jackson County

POETRY READING — MELISSA ELEFTHERION AND LISA E. BALDWIN, 7 p.m. Aug. 12, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Poets read from their collections. Free.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 13, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “Flawless” by Elsie Silver. Free.

A STORY ALOUD WITH BARRETT O’BRIEN, 2 p.m. Aug. 15, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St. Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Three actors present a staged reading of a classic short story. Free.

AUTHOR TALK – MAX DOTY, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of “The House1 That Eats the Dead” reads from his domestic horror novel. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 20, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “The Queens of Crime” by Marie Benedict. Free.

AUTHOR TALK – STEVE LAW, 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of “Peddlers of Hate – How the Ku Klux Klan Seized Pow1er in 1920s Oregon,” discusses his book. Free.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Jacksonville Library, 340 C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665, jcls.org. Book discussion group with readers sharing what they love. Free.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 1, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “Every Coak Rolled in Blood” by James Lee Burke. Free.

BANNED BOOKS CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Sept. 2, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR, through Aug. 8, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, douglascountyfairgrounds.com. Carnival rides, midway, agricultural and animal shows and exhibits, arts and crafts, entertainment, bull riding, food. Admission $8-$10 adults, free for children 12 and younger.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

LEMONADE DAY, noon-3 p.m. Aug. 8, Grants Pass, 541-476-7717. Young entrepreneurs set up lemonade stands around town to learn about business.

BLACKBERRY NIGHTS, 6-9:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Pappy T’s Pub & Grub, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, illinoisvalleywinetrail.com. Wine tasting, blackberry-inspired cuisine, local art, live music, storytelling. Tickets $55 general, $65 VIP.


Jackson County

DANCE PARTY, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 7, Annex Dance Studio Ballroom, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford. 1980s new wave, 1990s Brit pop, 1970s funk. Suggested $10 cover.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, Aug. 7, Twin Creeks Park, Central Point, 541-664-3321. Screening of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.” Free.

ROGUE VALLEY COMIC BOOK EXPO, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 8, Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N. Main St., Phoenix. Comic book sellers, authors, artists, vendors, roguecomiccon.com. Admission $5 general, free for 12 and younger.

MOVIE IN THE PARK, dusk Aug. 8, Bear Creek Park, Medford, 541-774-2400, playmedford.com. Screening of “How to Train Your Dragon.” Free.

DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT, 9 p.m. Aug. 8, Mt. Ashland Ski Area, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland, 541-482-2897, mtashland.com. Showing of “Mary Poppins.” Tickets $30 per car, up to eight people.

FLYNN CREEK CIRCUS — THE CRICKET & THE WREN, 7 p.m. Aug. 14, 1 and 5 p.m. Aug. 15, 4 and 7 p.m. Aug 16, 7 p.m. Aug. 17, 7 p.m. Aug. 20, 1 and 5 p.m. Aug. 22, 1 and 4 p.m. Aug. 23, and 8 p.m. Aug, 15, Aug. 21, Aug 22 (adults only), ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, scienceworksmuseum.org/events. An original story about a merchant’s daughter, Frog Prince, a cow and pirate, with acrobatics, comedy, stunts. Tickets $27-$36 singles, $91 for two-three guests, $128-$153 for four-five guests, with VIP seating also available.

THUNDERSTRUCK CUSTOM XTREME BIKE & CAR HOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 15, Touevlle Tavern, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-779-0340, 541-479-5258. Stock and custom motorcycles, foreign bikes, classic cars, with live music by Shakedown, vendors, beer garden, food trucks, raffles. Free for spectators.

BEEKMAN HOUSE TOURS, noon-3 p.m. Aug. 15, Sept. 19-20, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Forty-five minute house tours (starting every 20 minutes), with a focus on different aspects of daily life, 1900 vs. 2026. Tickets $10, cash or check at the door; reservations required.

INDIE WINE MIXER, noon-5 p.m. Aug. 15, Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N. Main St., Phoenix , indiewinemixer.com. Wine tasting event featuring more than 20 small-production Oregon wine makers. Tickets $45.

DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT, 9 p.m. Aug. 15, Mt. Ashland Ski Area, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland, 541-482-2897, mtashland.com. Showing of “Night of the Living Dead.” Tickets $30 per car, up to eight people.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 21, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.

DANCE PARTY, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 22, Annex Dance Studio Ballroom, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford. Latin music. Suggested $10 cover.

DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT, 9 p.m. Aug. 22, Mt. Ashland Ski Area, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland, 541-482-2897, mtashland.com. Showing of “The Goonies.” Tickets $30 per car, up to eight people.

STEP BEHIND THE COUNTER, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 6, Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Self-guided tours though the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest. Free.

MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue, Medford. Ride diesel trains and a motor car, see unique model railway layouts, learn about local railroad history, tour historical railroad equipment, with food for purchase. Admission is free, donations appreciated.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Space Oddity, David Bowie Tribute, Aug. 22; Single Mingle, Sept. 9; Tacotopia, Tequilla & Music Festival, Sept. 12; Fall Classic Rodeo,. Sept. 19; Country Live Dance, Sept. 19; Sons of Legion, Oct. 3.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 7-8; King of the Cage – Warborn, Aug. 15; Surf City Soundoff, Aug. 22-23; Sports Cards, Pokemon Magic, and Funko Pop Show, Aug. 22-23; Comedy on the Coast, Sept. 11-12; Gatlin Brothers, Sept. 19; Hotel California – Eagles Tribute, Oct. 3; That Arena Rock Show, Nov. 21; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.


Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Comedy with Angie Bloomfield, Aug. 15.


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