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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. 22, Hurrman Burrman Band, country rock, 5:30 p.m. No cover.

BACKDOOR AT THE REPLAY, 115 Redwood Ave, Cave Junction, 541-592-4138. Thursdays, open mic, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. 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. 22, The Torpedoes, classic rock, 8-11 p.m.; Aug. 23, Hotrods & Handlebars, classic cars, bikes, noon-4 p.m., The Mitchell Brothers, rock, blues, 1-4 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic with Kevin Widdison, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-476-3818. Aug. 21, Broadway Phil & The Shouters, blues, rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 22, Rich Edwards Band, variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 23, 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. 21, Due Tide, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 22, The Ant Hill, folk, country, Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 28, The Paper Flares, Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 29, The Kind easy listening, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Aug. 21, Chuck D & The Banquets, 7 p.m., Nether Hour, funk, blues, soul, rock, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door, if available.

STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Aug. 21, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 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 26: Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 29, LoGee, 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.

THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Aug. 21, Lee Spivey & The Flavor, edgy rock, hip hop, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5; Aug. 22, Aug. 29, Sept. 5, karaoke contest with DJ Misfit, 9 p.m.


Jackson County

APPLE OUTLAW, 15090 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-7109. Aug. 22, Step It Up & Go, punk rock, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Aug. 29, Alissa & The Side Effects, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Aug. 21, Colin & Tucker’s Cold Cuts, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 22, Frank & Friends, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 20, Seth Hansson, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 21, Sonido Alegre, Spanish- and gypsy-flavored music, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 22, Brian Oliver Trio, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 27, Andru Gomez, variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BUTTERFLY CLUB 557, 557 Medford Center, Medford, 541-499-1133. 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.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Aug. 20, Phoenix Sigalove, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 22, Colton Ort, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 29, Conrad, variety, 6-8 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. 20, comedy, 8 p.m., $15’ Aug. 21, Waxin’ Moon, folk, rock of the 1960s-70s, 8-10 p.m., no cover; Aug. 22, Bill Scholer Band, variety, 8-10 p.m.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Aug. 23, Alissa and the Side Effects, variety, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 26, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana. 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 30, Back Door Blues Band, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

MORRTONS TOO, 302 E. Main St., Talent, 541-535-3813. Aug. 22, Phil & Darren, bluegrass-inspired tunes. 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Aug, 21, Lynx Family Band. 7-9 p.m. No cover.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Aug. 23, Duo Sonorous, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 26, Victoria Lawton-Diez, jazz, folk, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Aug, 21, Max Mackey, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Aug., 22, Shybo, variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

Aug. 28, Jim Friend, classic country, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 29, Borderline, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 458-226-5503. Aug. 29, Jim Friend, folk, country, pop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES


Josephine County

DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Aug. 22, Liquid Violet, variety, 4-7 p.m.; 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. 22, Jen Ambrose, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 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, 21, Echo Alchemy, live loop, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Aug. 23, Cleo Lynx, bluesy rock, 1-4 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Aug. 22, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 20, The Shabby Guys, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 21, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 22, Encore 5, classic rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 23, Blue Lightning, rock, blues, 5-7 p.m., $9; Aug. 27, Rogue Hot Club, 5:30-7:30 p.m. no cover; Aug. 28, 12 Bars Deep, rock, blues, R&B, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug, 29, Rogue Suspects, Santana tribute, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $10-$15; Aug. 30, Roadsters, vintage rock, classic country, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Sept. 3, Stillwater Road, acoustic guitar duo, 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.; Aug. 29, Niesja, indie folk-pop, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-613-5062. Aug, 21, Aimee Norvell, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 23, Marshall & Friends, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

Aug. 28, Just A Duo, easy listening, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 30, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN’ VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 21, Jared Gutridge Duo, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 24, Lisa & Dean, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DARK HOLLOW FARM, 7121 Dark Hollow Road, Medford, 458-488-0407. Aug. 22, Jackalope Blue, folk, country, Americana, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 23, Nick Garrett-Powell, variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Aug. 22, The Fret Drifters, finger-style guitar and vocals, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Aug. 23, Jeff Kloetzel and Bob Evoniuk, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Aug. 28, Daniel Nickels Band, modern country, 6-8 p.m., $8-$12; Aug. 29, The Roadsters, classic rock, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Aug. 30, Tres Palomas, early jazz, bossa nova, ballads, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Aug. 21, Just A Duo, easy listrening, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 22, Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 29, 33 String Drive, bluegrass, Americana, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 30, open mic, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Aug. 20, traditional Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 21, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, comedy songs, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 22, Petty Thievery, music of Tom Petty, 6-8 p.m., $25-$50; Aug. 27, 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.

FARRIS VINEYARDS, 2783 Rogue River Highway, Gold Hill, 541-951-7147. Aug. 21, Steve Keim, classic rock, pop, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Aug. 21, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 22, Comedy Night with Carl Lee, Trenton Davis, Levi Anderson, 8 p.m., $30, reservations.

Sept. 4, Andrew Wright & Kevin, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Aug. 22, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Aug. 23, Jared Gutridge, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 5, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Aug. 21, Mercy Duo, blues, R&B, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 22, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

Aug. 26, Niesja, alt indie folk, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 28, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 30, John Johns, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 21, Blue Lightning, rock, blues, pop, contemporary, 6-9:30 p.m., $15; Aug. 23, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Aug. 21, Sterling 23, jazz standards, R&B, blues, pop, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Aug. 22, Delilah Beaucoup, Annie Lennox tribute, with John Mazzei on piano, 6-8 p.m., $20-$28, reservations; Aug. 28, Jones, classic rock, R&B, pop, folk, country, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 30, Waxin’ Moon, classic folk, rock, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

THE PUNCH HOUSE, 9115 Blackwell Road, Central Point, 541-414-7941. Aug. 23, Chris Bianco, variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Aug. 22, Sterling 2, jazz, swing, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 21, Frankie Hernandez, rock, reggae, roots, Latin, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 22, J Brothers, rock, blues, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 23, Mike Brons, easy listening, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

Aug. 28, Adam Gabriel, folk, blues, soul, 5-7 p.m.; Aug, 29, Dr. Pain & the Remedy, power pop, classic rock, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 30, Kristen & Robbie, rock, rockabilly, blues, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 31, Marissa Joan, indie rock, pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Aug. 22, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, roots, R&B, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 21, Jimmy Fretwell Trio, alt-country, Americana, 6-8 p.m.; Aug, 22, open mic with Rick Millward, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 23, JustADuo, variety, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 25, Family Night, shave ice, bounce house, food, entertainment, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

Aug. 28, Lisa & The Dynamics, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 29, Gunstock Red, southern rock, country, blues, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248-0494. 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. 21, Dos Sonorous, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 22, Adam Gabriel, R&B, roots, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 28, Juke Joint Social Club, swing, blues, 6-8 p.m., $10;

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Aug. 22, Erica Rochel Duo, country, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Aug. 21, Bill Scholer Trio, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 28, Jen Ambrose and The Mystics, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

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

Sept. 6, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

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

Aug. 22, Doug Warner, blues, ragtime, soul, 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Aug. 23, Tim Church, variety, 3:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC


Josephine County

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

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 26, Redwood Grange, 1830 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-956-0618, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Free.


Jackson County

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.

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

BRANTLEY GILBERT, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Modern rock-rap, with Jessie G opening and Daniel Nickels Band on the side stage. $95-$105 reserved, $66 adult lawn, $56 child lawn.

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.

ALLEN STONE & THE DIP, 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Soul, R&B, with Danielle Kelly on the side stage. $63-$68 reserved, $51adult lawn, $41 child lawn.

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.

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Americana bluegrass, with Jimmy Fretwell on the side stage. $61-$66 reserved, $49 adult lawn, $39 child lawn.

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.

WHISKEY MYERS, 7 p.m. Aug. 23, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Southern rock, country rock, with Southall opening. $94-$104 reserved, $59 adult lawn, $49 child lawn.

PORTUGAL THE MAN, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Alt rock, with Johnny Franco and His Real Brother Dom opening and Danger Kitty on the side stage. $64-$74 reserved, $57 adult lawn, $47 child lawn.

ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Country, bluegrass, with Theo Lawrence opening. $99-$109 reserved, $69 adult lawn, $59 child lawn.

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.

MA MUSE, 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.

LIVE MUSIC, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Blue Heron Park, 4385 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, travelphoenixoregon.com. Band to be announced. Free.

CELLO CONCERT, 11 a.m.-noon Sept. 15, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Local cellist Lisa Truelove plays a potpourri of classical and folk melodies. Free.


ON STAGE


Josephine County

“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.

“LEND ME A TENOR,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, some Thursdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Aug 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 $25.


Jackson County

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 25, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Festival continues with shows in repertory: 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; “Yellow Face” through Oct. 23; ““Come From Away,” through Oct. 24; “King Hedley II,” through Oct. 24; “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” through Oct. 25. Ticket prices vary.

“I HATE HAMLET,” 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.

“SPOTLIGHT ON FRANK,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Aug 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.

“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


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. Sept. 4, downtown Grants Pass. Artists’ receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late. Free.

BRIDGEVIEW VINEYARDS WINERY, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Paintings by Becca Farmer, Gabriela Alvarez and Brian Davis, Aug. 30-Oct. 11; reception3-5 p.m. Aug. 30.

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.

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 food, fiber and natural resources, through Sept. 25.

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. Sept. 4, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists’ receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

PHOENIX ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Sept 11, Phoenix, travelphoenixoregon.com. 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.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Mixed media collages by Nancy Sterling, and Southern Oregon landscapes in oils by Dan O’Neil, through August, 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. Urban Sketchers of Ashland, plein air drawings and sketches, and vibrant watercolors by Deanna Sr. Martin, through Aug. 30.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Hand-built clay and metal sculptures by Cheryl Kampner, and quiet drawings 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; the coasters are for sale in the store and on the store’s website.

COLLIER GALLERY AT CTP, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Annual Member Exhibition, multiple artists display work in a variety of mediums, including fluid and abstract watercolor paintings, plein air landscapes and portraits, Aug, 27-Sept. 20 reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 29.

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.

HERMETICUS BOOK SHOP, 469 B St., Ashland, 530-693-5774. “Living Between Cultures,” painting, mixed media and performance imagery to explore two ancestral journeys, British and Hawaiian, by Beca Blake, through October; receptions 5-7 p.m. Sept. 4 and Oct. 2.

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

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.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 44 N. Second St., Ashland. Expressive figure paintings by Gatoe Mukarhinda, through August


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. 24; reception 4-7 p.m. Aug. 22.


LITERARY


Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Sept. 11, 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

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 Power 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.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 10, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “After Hours on Milagro Street” by Angelina M. Lopez. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS


Jackson County

OREGON HONEY & MEAD FESTIVAL, noon-5:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, cascadegirl.org. Tastings, demonstrations, live music, children's activities, educational talks, art. Admission $18 adults plus fees, free for kids under 12 with an adult.


MISCELLANY


Josephine County

HORSE RACING – FALL RACE MEET, 1 p.m. Sundays, 5 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 13-Oct. 5, 4 p.m. Oct. 4, Oct. 11, 1 p.m. Oct. 12, Grants Pass Downs, Josephine County Fairgrounds Grants Pass; racingontherogue.org. Admission $5, free for 12 and younger.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 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

FLYNN CREEK CIRCUS — THE CRICKET & THE WREN, 7 p.m. Aug. 20, 1 and 5 p.m. Aug. 22, 1 and 4 p.m. Aug. 23, and 8 p.m. 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.

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.

ART UNVEILING, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 21, Ethos Academy, 4414 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, phoenixhelio.com. Unveiling of Wataru Sugiyama’s “Peace at the End,” a conceptual installation art piece, which uses hand-built sculpture to explore universal themes of conflict resolution through self-awareness, compassion and peace. 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.” Sold out.

DOXIN DASH, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 28, Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford, playmedford.com. Dog racing, dog costume contest, food trucks. Free for spectators.

MONSTER TRUCK NITRO TOUR, 1 and 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com, monstertrucktour.com. Monster truck show. $20 general, $15 youth.

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.

BEEKMAN HOUSE TOURS, noon-3 p.m. 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.

BOOKS & BREWS: A NOSTALGIC BOOK FAIR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Sip craft brews, browse books and comics, community mural fundraiser. Free for museum members.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986, More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $2, free for 12 and younger.

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. Dave Bock, Aug. 21-22; Space Oddity, David Bowie Tribute, Aug. 22; Aaron Reed, Aug. 28-29; Single Mingle, Sept. 9; Tacotopia, Tequila & Music Festival, Sept. 12; Fall Classic Rodeo, Sept. 19; Country Live Dance, Sept. 19; Sons of Legion, Oct. 3; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 24; Hot August Nights: Neil Diamond tribute, Nov. 28.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Old Crow Band, Aug. 21-22; Chris Janson, Aug. 22; Sam Girl Band, Aug. 28-29; Jokoy, Sept. 6; Deal or No Deal Live, Sept. 18-19.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. 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.

KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. Brawl on the Bay, Aug. 22; Salmon Celebration, Sept. 12-13.

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. Journey Revisited, Oct. 3.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Karaoke. Aug. 21; Chazz the Magician, Aug. 22; karaoke, Sept. 4; karaoke, Sept. 18.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Laugh Out Loud Comedy, Aug. 20; Laugh Out Loud Comedy, Sept. 17; River Rock Band, Sept. 26; SquatchFest, Oct. 9.


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