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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. 28, Two21Fly, alt rock, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 29, Mike Brons and Turn West, country, 6-9 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. Aug. 28, The Rogue Runners, rock, 7-11 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.

Wednesdays, open mic with Kevin Widdison, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-476-3818. Aug. 28, Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 29, Mercy, blues, rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 30, Josh Hunt & Upper Left, variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Aug. 28, The Paper Flares, Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 29, The Kind easy listening, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Aug. 29, Mitchell Brothers, rock, blues, with a barbecue, 4-7 p.m., to raise money for Dennis Mitchell’s ongoing health care; Sundays, open jam, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Aug. 29, LoGee, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sep 2: John Dough Boys, punkgrass, 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. 29, Sept. 5, karaoke contest with DJ Misfit, 9 p.m.


Jackson County

APPLE OUTLAW, 15090 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-7109. Aug. 29, Alissa & The Side Effects, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Aug. 28, The Elephant, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 29, Ghost Prairie, 6-8 p.m., Spirit Horse, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 27, Andru Gomez, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 28, Nick Garrett-Powell, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 29, The Hilltop Band, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 3, Eric Leadbetter, 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.

CURTAIN CALL CABARET & LOUNGE, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, curtaincallcollective.com. Sept. 2, Rogue Blues Society jam, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 16, Rogue Blues Society jam, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. 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. 27, Adam Gabriel, soulful rock, blues, 8-10 p.m.

Aug. 28, Melissa Fairy, jazz, folk, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 29, Diamond Pole Dance Studio, freestyle pole dance, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Aug. 30, Back Door Blues Band, 3-5 p.m.; Sept. 2, Encore Five, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 9, Kristen Calvin & Robbie DaCosta, rock, rockabilly, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MOXIE BREW KOMBUCHA 106 E. First St., Phoenix, 541-622-5413. Aug. 28, James and William, traditional Irish music, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Aug. 28, Pozitronics, classic rock, R&B, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Aug. 30. Bim Jeam & The Sadness, roots, R&B, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 2, John Ivey, rock, indie, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Aug. 28, Jim Friend, classic country, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 29, Borderline, variety, 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. Sept. 12, Dawna Crocker, 2-4 p.m., Tatjana Juliette, 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. 29, No Ordinary Love, variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. 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. 28, Steve Keim, rock, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Aug. 30, Conrad, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Sept. 26, Rogue Suspects, Santana tribute, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. 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., sold out; 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. 29, Niesja, indie folk-pop, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-613-5062. 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. 28, Jeni Abdo, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 31, Allison Scull & Victor Martin, smooth pop, jazz, world music, 5-7 p.m.; Sept, 2, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DARK HOLLOW FARM, 7121 Dark Hollow Road, Medford, 458-488-0407. Aug. 29, Shybo Torres, variety, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 30, Jen Ambrose, rock, pop, blues, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. 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. 28, Mercy Quartet, soul, classic blues, rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 29, 33 String Drive, bluegrass, Americana, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Aug. 30, open mic, 2-5 p.m.. no cover; Sept. 4, Wine With Everything: Bad Bunny Edition, pairing of 12 wines with 12 Bad Bunny’s Latin, hip-pop-rock songs, 6 p.m., $20.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Aug. 27, traditional Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 28, Dr. Pain and The Remedy, classic rock, power pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 29, Bim, Jeam and The Sadness, old country, folk, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 30, Murray Huggins, bagpipes, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Sept. 3, traditional Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 12, Rogue Suspects, Bonnie Raitt tribute, soul, blues, rock, 6-8 p.m., $12.

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; Aug. 29, Oregon Honey & Mead Festival, noon-5:30 p.m., $18.

FARRIS VINEYARDS, 2783 Rogue River Highway, Gold Hill, 541-951-7147. Sonie and Jeff, variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Sept. 4, Andrew Wright & Kevin, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Sept. 5, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 3-5 p.m.; Sept. 6, Nick Garrett-Powell, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover;.

PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. 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. 30, Jared Gutridge, 5:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 4, Rogue Suspects Lite, rock, blues, funk, 6-8 p.m., $15.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. 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. Sept. 5, summer film, “Star Wars: A New Hope,” (1977), 7 p.m. No cover.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Aug. 27, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 29, The Fret Drifters, acoustic finger-style guitar wizards, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. 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. 28, Teresa Jordan, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 29, Jared Gutridge, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. 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. 28, Juke Joint Social Club, swing, blues, 6-8 p.m., $10; Aug. 29, Avid Dancer and Slow Corpse, alt indie, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 2, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 6-8 p.m., $5; Sept. 4, Keenan Pruett, variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 5, Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., $20; Sept. 9, Nick Garrett-Powell, variety, 6-8 p.m., $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Aug. 29, Blue Lightning, rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover. Sept. 5, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. 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. 28, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 29, Doug Warner, blues, ragtime, soul, 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Aug. 30, Tony Brussat and Lawrence Newcomb, Golden Age American jazz, 3:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC


Josephine County

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

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.

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

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.

TAJ MAHAL/KEB’MO’, 8 p.m. Sept. 2, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Blues. Sold out.

PINK MARTINI, 8 p.m. Sept. 3, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Little orchestra with a big band soound, with Malika on the side stage. $75-$79 reserved, $49adult lawn, $39 child lawn.

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.

PIANO & CELLO CONCERT, 3 p.m. Sept. 13, Old Siskiyou Barn, Ashland, duet.eventbrite.com. Alexander Tutunov and Michal Palzewicz perform classical duets, including works by Schubert, Saint-Saens, Kreisler and Davydov, and selected solos. Tickets $33.85 general advance, $35 door, $15 for students.

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.

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music jam for all ages. Admission by donation.


ON STAGE


Josephine County

“DADDY LONG LEGS,” 7:30 p.m. 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.

“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 behind the scenes at an opera company. Tickets $25.


Jackson County

“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.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 25, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Festival continues with shows in repertory: “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.

GABRIEL “FLUFFY” IGLESIAS, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Comedy, with Gafas Oscuras on the side stage. $139-$149 reserved, $79 adult lawn, $69 child lawn.

“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.

“DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS,” 1 p.m. some Thursdays, some Saturdays and Sundays, and 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, some Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sept. 11-Nov. 8, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Jonathan Harker enlists the help of vampire hunter Van Helsing to track down a mysterious being. Tickets $32-$64.

JON LOVITZ, 8 p.m. Sept. 19, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Comedy for mature audiences. Tickets, $40, $50, $60, $75.

“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.

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; “Flow States,” new abstract watercolors by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, Sept. 3-30; reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 4.

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. Figurative bronze figures embodying motion and energy by Laura Teste, Sept. 3-30; reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 4.

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. Paintings by Michael Gibson and glasswork by Stef and Dan Seffinger, Sept. 3-30; reception 5-8 p.m. Sept 4.

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.

CASCADE HASSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, 344 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4341. Fluid abstract paintings by Cindy Triplett, Sept. 3-30; reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 4.

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.

ELDER APOTHECARY, 5 N. Main St., No. 2, Ashland, 541-708-6951. Sculptures by John Garloff and paintings by Mori D, Sept. 3-30; reception 7-9 p.m. Sept. 4, with the unveiling of a new illuminated sculpture that celebrates the harmonious spirit of life.

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.

HUMMINGBIRD HEART CO., 88 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0459. Artwork by the Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program Creative Awareness grant recipients, Sept. 3-30; reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 4.

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; Floral acrylic paintings by Dela Zimmerman, Sept. 3-30; reception 5-8 p.m. Sept. 4.


Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Umpqua Plein Air Exhibit, display of artwork created outdoors by artists during the five-day paint-out in Douglas County, through Oct. 24.


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

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.

BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 1, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. 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.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 17, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “The Astral Library” by Kate Quinn.

Free.


FAIRS/FESTS


Josephine County

LIONS CLUB LABOR DAY FESTIVAL, 9 a.m. Sept. 5-7, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-597-4486. Games, contests, music, vendors, Tuff Trucks, dunk tank, food vendors, softball tournaments, pancake breakfast, parade (10 a.m. Sept. 7.). Free admission.


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.

805 NIGHT MARKET FOOD STREET FESTIVAL, 4-10 p.m. Sept. 11, 2-10 p.m. Sept. 12-13, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com, Steet food vendors, DJ music. Free admission.

ROGUE VALLEY MAC & CHEESE FESTIVAL, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 11, noon-3 p.m., 5-8 p.m. Sept. 12, Pear Blossom Park, 204 N. Bartlett St., Medford, rvmacandcheesefestival.com. Live music, craft vendors, kids; activities, food. Tickets $25-$40 per day.


CASINOS


Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. 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. Sam Girl Band, Aug. 28-29; Jokoy, Sept. 6; Deal or No Deal Live, Sept. 18-19; Bingo Loco, Oct. 17.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Sept. 11-12; Gatlin Brothers, Sept. 19; Hotel California – Eagles Tribute, Oct. 3; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 30-31; That Arena Rock Show, Nov. 21; Ambrosia and Pablo Cruise, Dec. 12; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. Salmon Celebration, Sept. 12-13; UFC 331, Van vs. Pantoja, Sept. 19.

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, Sept. 4; karaoke, Sept. 18.

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


MISCELLANY


Josephine County

UPCYCLE ART & FURNITURE CONTEST, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 4, Cave Junction Farmers Market, 24100 Redwood Highway, Kerby, cjfarmersmarket.org. Contestants repurpose junk into art, furniture, wearable fashion of a Bigfoot statue to win cash prizes, for all ages. Free to enter and for spectators.

POTTSVILLE RED HAWK MEMORIAL POWWOW, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13, Pottsville Museum grounds, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, 541-476-0126, 541-218-2384. Dancing, drumming, arts and crafts vendors, food. Admission is free.

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.

ARTISTS RETHINK FASHION, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Southern Oregon Guild Gallery & Art Center, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5019, southernoregonguild.org. A three-part runway series, featuring textiles by three artists – Bonnie Camanoli, Jean Robertson, Caryne Mount - emphasizing sustainability and creativity, with work on display and for sale. Tickets $20 per show, $50 for all three.


Jackson County

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.

ROGUE VALLEY FLAVOR SHOWCASE, 2-7 p.m. Sept. 5, Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville, rvfoodsystem.org. Growers, winemakers, brewers, fermenters, chefs, bakers, food and beverage artisans offer samples of their products, grown and made in Southern Oregon; plus demonstrations, educational sessions. Tickets $20, free for ages 12 and younger.

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.

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

OKTOBERFEST, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 19, Mt. Ashland Ski Resort, Mt. Ashland, mtashland.com. German food, live music, beer garden, kids activities, Bavarian costume contest. Tickets $25.

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.


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