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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

ART'S RED GARTER, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-4222.

Fridays and Saturdays, DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

BLUE MONKEY NOODLE HOUSE, 144 S.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, 541-295-8844. Sept. 14, T'easing into Autumn Burlesque Show, 8-11 p.m., $5, for 18 and older; Sept. 15, Harry Chin and The Mandibles, new wave industrial rock, with Forest, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Sept. 14, Billy Mikelson, also known as Third Seven or The Mad Cello Scientist From Bend, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Sept. 16, Scott Head, acoustic guitar, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sept. 19, Whiskey Wednesday, with Jessee Kennemer, instrumental guitar, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Sept. 14-15, Saucy,. classic and contemporary rock, funk, disco, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

CHATEAU AT OREGON CAVES, 20000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592- 3400. Wednesdays, poetry readings by David Hodges, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 Southwest G Street, Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. Tuesdays, Salsa/Bachata Party, 7-9 p.m., with Latin dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing 7:30-9 p.m., no partner necessary, $5.

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COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m., sign-ups start at 5 p.m. No cover.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. Tuesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.

THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Sept. 14, Austin Miller with Matthew Fowler and The Prado Sisters, rock, roots, doors open at 8 p.m., $5; Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. Sept. 14-15, Hot Gossip, vintage rock, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

IRON OAR, 915 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-479-3881. Saturdays, pool tournament, 7 p.m., $6 entry.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. Sept. 14-15, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Sept. 14, Leonard Giffie Blues Band, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 15, Barefoot Servants, '60s rock, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Sept. 14, The Fireflies, classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.

MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, folk guitar, 5:30- 8 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Sept. 14-15, The Roadsters, classic rock, pop, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sunday-Thursdays, karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Sept. 13, Sweet N' Juicy, funk, rock, pop, jazz, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 14, Leigh Guest, singer songwriter, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 15, FiNaTTiK Patio Party, DJ dance music, 8-11 p.m. For the Wicked, DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sept. 16, Pigasus Trio, psychobilly, surf blues, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 20, Cleo Lynx Band, alt rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Sept. 14, Pirate Fun Night with Annwyn and George Leverett, Celtic, Irish music, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. Sept. 20, open mic jam, 8-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9-ball tournament, 7 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Sept. 15, Guppy, acoustic Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Sept. 20, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Sept. 21-22, Comedy Night, with Mitch Burrow and David Rosenburg, doors open 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $7 advance, $10 at the door; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Sept. 15, Lovely, female folk duo, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. Oct. 10, Jacob Jolliff Band, progressive bluegrass, $15 advance, $20 door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Sept 14, Separating the Seas, Cathedral Hills, Someone Else, 7-10 p.m., $5.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Sept. 13, Nick Garrett Powell and Shae Celine, jazz, standards, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 14, Bustin Out, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 15, Kentucky Blend, Americana, folk, bluegrass, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 20, Eric Leadbetter, acoustic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Sept. 19, Blades of Grass, bluegrass, Americana, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Magic Night, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252.

Sept. 15, Mercy, blues, soul, R&B, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Sept. 25, Bryan John Appleby and Tomten, pop, 9 p.m., $5; Sept. 28, Mimicking Birds, folk-rock, 9 p.m., $5.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Saturdays through Wednesdays, Ken Hart, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

CATTLEMEN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. Sept. 15, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. No cover,

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Sept. 14-15, Comedy Night with opener Matt Ericksen and headliner Toby Hixx, 8-10 p.m., $10, karaoke after comedy.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10 p.m. No cover.

4 DAUGHTERS IRISH PUB, 126 W. Main St., Medford, 541-779-4455. Saturdays, Jug of Punch, Irish music, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Sept. 14, Mercy, blues, rock, R&B, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 15, Husk, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 18, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 20, Doug and Greg, variety, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Sept. 15, Latino night with DJ Coco, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-625-0505. Sept. 13, Jim Quinby, piano, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 15, Sweetgrass Duo, original roots music, 9 p.m.; Sept. 17, 3 Gypsy Guitars, workshops and live performances by Jimmy Grant, Tommy Davy and Allen Giardinelli, 5-10 p.m. No cover.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. Sept. 15, The Spiral Kings, classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Sept. 15, Hollowbodies, album release, with The John Dough Boys, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sept. 22, Sleep Signals, hard rock, with guests, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 1980s DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

IPUB, 137 E. Main St, Ashland, 541-482-8572. Wednesdays, karaoke, 10 p.m. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Sept. 15, Marshall Stack, acoustic originals, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

JAMMIN' SALMON, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-299-0888. Sept. 22, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 8-10 p.m., $5.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. Sundays, open mic with The Robbie DaCosta Trio, blues, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Sept. 13, Chernobyl, The Secret, Scylla, Insanitarium, Dead Leslie, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sept. 15, Pigasus, Reverberays, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 18, Frank Barter, singer songwriter, 9-11 p.m.; Sept. 19, JERK!, Something on the Wing, Dead Leslie, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sept. 20, Clownvis Presley, from America's Got Talent, 9 p.m.-midnight. Cover charges vary.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Sept. 15, St. Cinder, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sept 19, La Baguette House Band, 10 a.m.-noon; Sept. 21, Benefit Concert, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Cover charges vary.

LOFT BRASSERIE, 18 Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, 541-482-1116. Sept. 20, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Sept. 14, Lee Stewart, light rock, pop, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Sept. 16, Origami Ghosts, anti-folk, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 19, Talk Like a Pirate Day Party, trivia, costumes, drink specials, 7-9 p.m.; Sundays, Corner Boys, Irish, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m. No cover.

OPPOSITION BREWING CO., 545 Rossanley Drive, Medford, 541-210-8550.

Sept. 15, Annual Club Member BBQ, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to members and families only.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Sept. 15, Hog Wild, classic rock, blues, soul, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays and Thursdays, open jam night, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Oct. 28, Demun Jones, Charlie Farley, country, 6 p.m.-midnight, for 21 and older, $10; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., no cover.

SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Sept. 21, Son Ravello, singer songwriter, 8-10 p.m.; Mondays, Robbie DaCosta and Friends, rockabilly, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9-11:30 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

STANDING STONE BREWING COMPANY, 101 Oak St., Ashland, 541-482-2448. Sept. 23, Gina Villalobos and Amee Chapman, country, blues, soul, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Sept. 13, Black Market Comedy, with Carl Lee and Mike Spark, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Sept. 15, Caitlin Jemma, country blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Sept. 19, One Grass Two Grass, old-time string band music, with Eight Dollar Mountain, bluegrass, opening, 9 p.m.-midnight, $15; Sept. 20, Garcia Birthday Band, Grateful Dead music, 9 p.m.-midnight, $15.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. Sept. 30, Ring of Trees, rock originals, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Sept. 15, Hardway Bend, rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Sept.13, Craig Martin and Friends, 7-10 p.m.; Sept.14, Dave Scoggin Duo, 6-8 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11 p.m.; Sept. 8, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Sept.16, Jim Quinby, 6-8 p.m., Little Thom's open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 17, The Sultans, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 18, Fredericks and Warner, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 19, Wild Goose Chase Trio, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 20, Hank Williams Birthday Bash, 7-10 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Sept. 28, Wine Down with David Pinsky, Phil Newton and Over the Moon. 5:30-8:30 p.m., $5.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Sept. 14, Kentucky Blend, country, Americana, folk, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

SERRA VINEYARDS, 222 Missouri Flat Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9223. Sept. 15, Harvest Party, light bites, wines, vineyard walks, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Sept. 16, Seed to Table dinner, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $75-$85 advance registration at ourfamilyfarms.org.

Jackson County

AGATE RIDGE WINERY, 1098 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point, 541-830-3050. Sept. 14, The Fret Drifters, acoustic fingerstyle guitar duo, 6-9 p.m., $5-$8.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Sept. 13, Turnipseed Trio, New Orleans jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 14, Bishop Mayfield, R&B, funk, blues, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 19, David Cahalan, piano, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 20 Jeff Stanley, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 21 Not Too Shabby, pop, rock, contemporary, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Sept. 22, Dinner in the Vines, old and new Rhone varietals paired with foods, 5-7 p.m., $75-$90, advance reservations.

DANA CAMPBELL VINEYARDS, 1320 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-482-3798. Sept. 23, Trivia, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Sept. 14, Allison Scull and Victor Martin, acoustic jazz-soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 19, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, soul, Motown, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Vineyard hikes, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Sundays through September. Free.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Sept. 15, Maracuja, music of Latin America, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 18, On the Wings of Song, classical music with Kinga Augustyn on violin, Martin Majkut on piano, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $25 at Music Coop or brownpapertickets.com; Sept. 25, Ha'ena, contemporary Hawaiian music with guest Jeff Kloetzel, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $10; Sept. 26, John Whelan and Haley Richardson, button accordion and fiddler player do Irish music, 7-9 p.m., $22 advance, $25 door, at brownpapertickets.com.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. Sept. 29, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Sept. 13, The Anderson Brothers, jazz, $10-$25, tickets through Siskiyou Music Project; Sept. 15, Band du Pays, swing, with free dance lesson, 7 p.m., music 7:30-9:30 p.m., $10; Sept. 21, Waking Hazel, bluegrass, country-folk, roots, 7-9 p.m., $10.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Sept. 14, Hog Wild, rock, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; Sept. 16, Mark Hill and The Hilltop Band, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Sept. 14, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 15, Danielle Kelly Band, soul, Motown, R&B, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 19, Shae Celine and Nick Garret-Powell, jazz, standards, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

2 HAWK WINERY, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Sept. 15, So Long to Summer Bash, BBQ, wine bar, performances, dancing, games, $60-$70, reservations required.

WEISINGER'S WINERY 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. Sept. 15, Allen Crutcher, acoustic Americana, 2-5 p.m.; Sept. 16, Beth and Craig Martin, gypsy swing, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

TINA AND HER PONY, 7 p.m Sept. 13, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Indie-Appalachian folk music duo — with banjo and cello — from Asheville, North Carolina. $15.

JAIME JORGE, 6 p.m. Sept. 15, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1360 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6313. Violinist plays sacred and classical music. Free.

GEORGE WINSTON, 8 p.m. Sept. 15, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Jazz piano for ages 21 and over. $38 general, $48 and $58 reserved.

SOUTHERN OREGON SINGER SONGWRITER FESTIVAL, noon-8 p.m. Sept. 16, Wilderville Store, 7845 Redwood Highway, Wilderville, 541-476-3934, 541-761-4419. Music by Nick Garrett Powell, Jeff Kloetzel, Billy Mickelson of Third Seven, Emily Turner and Greta Gardiner, Jeremy Meyer, B Wishes and Jack Hopfinger, Matthew Fowler and Austin Miller. $10 admission, free for kids 12 and younger.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 20, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free.

RHYTHM ON THE RIDGE, 4 p.m. Sept. 22, Thunder Ridge Ranch, 600 Taylor Creek Road, Galice, 541-471-2206. Acoustic jam for all levels of folk, bluegrasss, oldtime and country players and singers, followed by short band showcases on stage. With ongoing potluck and camping available. Free, donations accepted for the Rogue River Institute.

MY FUNNY VALENTINE, 7:30 p.m Sept. 25, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199. Trumpeter Niall O'Sullivan and vocalist Shone Henneberry perform romantic music from stage and screen. A Josephine County Community Concert Association concert, with tickets available by subscription only. Call for information.

LARRY CARLTON, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Jazz guitar, for ages 21 and over. $49 general, $59 and $79 reserved.

FLOATER, 8 p.m. Sept. 28, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Rock from Portland, for ages 21 and over. $20.

SHINING A LIGHT ON HUNGER, 4 p.m. Sept. 29, Raptor Creek Farm, 3658 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-5556, jocofoodbank.org. Social hour, no-host bar and music by Kentucky Blend, followed by barbecue dinner, raffle, silent auction, to benefit Josephine County Food Bank. Tickets $50, at Evergreen Federal Bank or online.

BRET LEVICK, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Edgy Ashland singer-songwriter opens new Storytellers Music Series. $15, $75 for all six shows in the series.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Sept. 30, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Lise de la Salle joins the orchestra to perform Schumann piano concerto, with works by Bernstein and Kodaly. Tickets $15, $22, $30, $37, $45.

DAVID BROBMERG QUINTET, 8 p.m. Oct. 2, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Blues, the Whole Blues and Nothin' But the Blues, for age 21 and older. $38 general, $48 and $58 reserved.

Jackson County

JAKE OWEN, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Britt Gardens, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Country, Americana, with Chance McKinney opening and with Talbott Brothers in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m.$85 reserved, $99 standing room only, $49 lawn, $39 child lawn.

ANDERSON BROTHERS TRIO, 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest, Talent, 541-488-3869. Jazz trio with clarinet, saxophone, guitar. $10-$25.

BROADWAY PHIL AND THE SHOUTERS, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 14, alley behind Howie's, between Main and Sixth and Central, Medford, 541-821-7838. Harmonica-driven rock and blues. Free.

TOBY KEITH, 7:30-10 p.m. Sept. 14, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Country music, with Ned Ledoux. $55 general, $55-$110 reserved, $150 standing floor.

LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Britt Gardens, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Texas-based country, swing, jazz,folk, gospel and blues, with Talbott Brothers in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $59 reserved, $42 lawn, $32 child lawn.

LISE DE LA SALLE, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist opens the Tutunov Piano Series. $20 reserved, free for full-time students.

MADELEINE PEYROUX, 8 p.m. Sept. 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Jazz and contemporary music singer-songwriter. $40.50, $50.50, $60.50.

THE WAILERS, 9 p.m., Sept. 18, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Reggae, for 21 and older. $25.

REBECCA KILGORE TRIO, 7 p.m. Sept. 20, Old Siskiyou Barn, Ashland, 541-488-3869. Jazz vocalist performs with Randy Porter on piano and Tom Wakeling on bass. $10-$25.

DANIELLE KELLY SOUL PROJECT, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 21, Vogel Plaza, 12 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-821-7838. R&B, Motown, standards. Free.

COMMUNITY DRUMMING CIRCLE, 6-7 p.m. Sept. 21, Applegate Library, 15095 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Free and open to the public; bring a drum, if possible.

THE EVENING SHADES, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 28, South Bartlett and Main streets, Medford, 541-821-7838. Progressive indie rock. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Lise de la Salle joins the orchestra to perform Schumann piano concerto, with works by Bernstein and Kodaly. Tickets for Medford, $15, $25, $31, $36, $42; for Ashland $36.Ashland

MARK FARINA, 9 p.m., Sept. 28, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Mushroom jazz DJ, for 18 and older. $25 advance, $30 door.

DARRELL GRANT, 7 p.m. Sept. 30, Old Siskiyou Barn, Ashland, 541-488-3869. Jazz pianist performs a program titled "Decades." $10-$25.

THE LACS, 8 p.m., Oct. 5, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Southern rock-southern rap fusion duo, with local talent to be announced. $18.

CASSATT STRING QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Oct., 5, 3 p.m. Oct. 6, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Female quartet plays Shostakovich, Zwilich, Beethoven on Friday, Haydn, Schickele, Borodin on Sunday. $35-$53, with discounts for full-time students, Oregon Trail Card holders and those 19-35.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

DIAMANTES DE COLOR, 8 p.m. Sept. 20, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, brownpapertickets.com. Flamenco dance with Savannah Fuentes of Seattle and two Spanish flamenco artists. $22 general admission, $15 students, $7 children, $34 VIP reserved seats.

"PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, through Sept. 23, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Adaptation of Jane Austen's 1813 novel about a match-making mother with five unmarried daughters. Tickets $15, or $12 each for groups of 10 or more; Sept. 13 is pay-what-you-can night.

DINNER TO DIE FOR, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. $30, reservations required.

Jackson County

"LEND ME A TENOR — THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 16, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Classic Ken Ludwig farce re-imagined as an over-the-top musical. Tickets $28 general, $22 seniors, $20 students and children .

PAULA POUNDSTONE, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stand-up comedy and political commentary. $27, $30, $33.

"PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 21-Nov. 11, with 1 p.m. Saturday matinees added starting Oct. 6, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Off-Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904. $22-$36.

"A TRIBUTE TO THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF PATSY CLINE," 8 p.m. Sept. 21-22, Sept. 28-29, 2 p.m. Sept. 23 and Sept. 30,Bellview Grange, 1050 Toman Creek Road, Ashland, liviageniseproductions.org. Biography and music of country singer, with narration and live band. Tickets $20; sold at Paddington Station, at the door.

"FORBIDDEN BROADWAY," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 23, Randall Theatre, 10 E. Third St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical revue satire tribute to Broadway's stars and songwriters.Tickets $22 general, $17 on Thursdays, or pay-what-you-want at the door, subject to availability.

THE NEW CHINESE ACROBATS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Acrobats combine ancient traditions with contemporary techniques. $32, $35, $38 general, $22, $25, $28 youth.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 28, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2018 season opens with "Romeo and Juliet," through Oct. 12; "The Book of Will, " through Oct. 13, "Love's Labor's Lost," through Oct. 14; "Henry V," "Manahatta," "Oklahoma," "Snow in Midsummer," through Oct. 27; "Othello," "Sense and Sensibility" and "The Way the Mountain Moved," through Oct. 28. Dates, times, ticket prices vary.

Douglas County

"CLUE THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 20-Oct. 14 Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. Tale of friendship, loyalty and trust unfold between a pig and a spider. $6-$13.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon, Sept. 15, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. For children with special needs, with visits with Canine Angels, followed by open swim. Free.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME DRIVE, Sept. 15-Nov 3, three Grants Pass locations, jococostumedrive on Facebook. Collection of new and gently used costumes and accessories for children 12 and younger. Drop off donations at Evergreen Federal Bank, 969 S.E. Sixth St., Magic Man, 216 S.W. G St. or 6408, 1867 Redwood Ave., No. 9, KidZone at Club Northwest, 2160 N.W. Vine St.

W.I.L.D. — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 16, Sept. 30, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Williams, contact info@williamscommunityforestproject.org. Outdoor educational program for children to develop physical and social skills, love and respect for woodlands. By donation. Contact to register.

BABY RHYME TIME, 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass branch library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-956-2059, 541-301-1537. Parents and babies up to 24 months meet for nursery rhymes and playtime. Free.

YOUTH SKILLS PROGRAM, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, Grants Pass, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays in Williams, 707-481-3403, thesharpeningstone.com. Wilderness education for ages 7-9 and 10-13, with games and activities to help youth experience nature. $30 per student per day; registration in one-month blocks only.

Jackson County

ALICE IN WONDERLAND EVENTS, through September, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689. Celebration of Lewis Carroll's 1865 novel has themed events for all ages: preschool storytime (ages 3-5), 10:30 11:30 a.m. Sept. 18; Victorian etiquette program (all ages), 5:30 p.m. Sept. 18; history of the teapot program noon, Sept. 19; tea party for teens (ages 12-18), 1 p.m. Sept. 22; tea and origami (ages 5-12), 4 p.m. Sept. 25; movie matinee (teens), 1 p.m Sept. 29. Free.

KID TIME CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, www.kid-time.org. Interactive exhibits and classes that promote imagination and cooperative play. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $6-$10.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2, free to active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day, admission $2 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. Oct. 5 downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ALBERT BUILDING, 220 N.W. Sith St., Grants Pass. "Preview Exhibit," paintings y Peace, through Sept. 30.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For September: Carla Griffin at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway; Patricia Gantt at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Mixed media encaustic works by Stephanie Lee, through September.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Northwest coast Native American art, aboriginal art and paintings of animals and skies by Heidi Keller, and hydrostone sculptures imbued with nature and spirit by Jose Curtis, through September.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Ambus," a group exhibit, with contemporary work by Darla Baack, Eileen Bowie, Susan Burnes, Frieda Golding, Janet Higgins, Kris Hoppe, Nancy Jo Mullen and Nancy Pagani, through Sept. 13.

ILLINOIS VALLEY FINE ARTISTS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-6351. Artists work in all media, with Gene Drake available for lessons.

MOVING MOUNTAINS, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Photography by Tom Glassman, exhibiting a wide range of styles from documentary to humorous, travel to abstracts, through September.

PAIN 2 PERFORMANCE, 111 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8350. Pastoral landscape paintings of the idyllic Pacific Northwest by Louise Young, through September.

ROGUE ROASTERS, 610 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6134. "Flower Farmer Gallery," images by Ann Nguyen of four woman-run farms in the region, through Sept. 30.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Dog Daze," work by gallery artists, featuring photographs of a recent trip to Morocco by Jim Lettis, through Nov. 3.

26 SWORDS TATTOO, 214 N.W.Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1141. "Ukiyo-e: Pictures of the Floating World," antique Japanese woodblock prints from the private collection of shop owner Jeff Gogue, through September.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "Refraction," paintings on custom shaped panels that explore and challenge the use of perception in the creation and viewing of the surrounding environment, by Paul Silas Trapp, through September.

VINTAGE OUTLET & CONSIGNMENTS, 114 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. Antique and vintage paintings by West Coast artists, through September.

Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 21, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 5, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Indigenous arts and crafts, Native American jewelry and wildlife art, ongoing.

ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-326-6960. "Earth Songs," paintings and fired clay works by Marjett Schille, through Sept. 30.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. "Jacksonville: People, Places and Things," through Sept. 30.

ART SALON, 2 p.m. Sept. 30, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Monthly program in which local artists discuss the evolution of art and present digital photos of their work. Sept. 30 is tattoo artist Mori Samuel-Garloff; Oct. 28 is still life, floral and figurative painter Michael Lynn Adams; Nov. 25 is painter Gabriel Mark Lipper.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Story Art and How I Survived the Smokey Summer of 2018" work by Denise Kester, "Elated Odyssey," work by Jennifer Anne Nelson and Lisa Nelson, through September, plus \work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Getaways" and Three-Dimensional Sketches," through September.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Painting of Delight" by Phyllis Earl, Sept. 20-Oct. 30.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Entering the Infinite," large-scale drawings exploring control and chaos, by Andrew Youngblood; "Seasons," photographs by Taylor Sayles; "Lacy River Botanicals," abstract jewel-tones collage paintings by Jessica Lee Findleton; "Pour, Puddle, Smear, Crinkle," pink watercolors by Paige Gerhard; "Sanitary Flow," 3-D printed constructions by Ben Gradel; "Tree Friend," photography by Sam Schuh, through Sept. 21.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Female of the Species, Part II," through September.

GALT GALLERY, 40 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-625-4014. "Animals of the Spirit," through September.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Traditional Japanese woodcut prints by Noriko Sugita, ceramic sculpture by Cheryl Williams, through September.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. "The Art of Peanuts Animation" with Larry Leichliter, ongoing.

LIQUID ASSETS, 96 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9463. "Control and Chaos," large paintings by Marigny Goodyear, through October.

NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.

OAK LEAF STUDIO, 247 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-5756. New landscapes by Leif Trygg, through September.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Secrets of the Forest," images by 10 Southern Oregon photographic artists, through September.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "What is the Question,"dreamlike landscape photographs by Lewis Anderson and Darcie Sternenberg, Sept. 14-Nov. 2; "A Liberating Spirit," multimedia works by Judith Ommen, through Sept. 28; new work — acrylic, assemblage, clay, mixed media, mosaic, oil, paper collage, pastel, photography, watercolor — by 37 gallery members, through Dec. 20.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 629 A St., Ashland, 541-708-5439. "Year of the Bird," watercolors by Pam Haunschild, through September.

STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. New work by Ann Di-Salvo and Bruce Bayard, ongoing.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, studio151ashland.com. Photographs by Robert Jaffe, through September.

Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM, 123 Museum Drive, Roseburg, 541-957-7007. The Joe Burgess Collection of vintage and replica bicycles, tricycles and pedal toys from 1870s through 1970s, through January 2019. Admission $8.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Umpqua Plein Air Exhibit," work created by plein air painters over three days from within 100 miles od the arts Center, plus kids' plein air quick draw works, Sept. 15-Oct. 31.

LITERARY

Josephine County

BOOK RELEASE, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 14, The Rogue Reader, 329 N.E. Sixth St, Grants Pass, 541-291-3277. Middle school teacher Heather Ransom presents her children's book "Greener," the sequel to "Going Green,"

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems on the theme "What's in the Stars?" Free, donations welcome.

BOOK SIGNING, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 15, Oregon Books & Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Paul Hoobyar presents his "Rogue River Reprieve," the story of a fishing guide's life on the river.

"RESIST, PERSIST, MAKE POETRY," 1-3 p.m. Sept. 22, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Libraries, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6671. Workshop on the role of poetry in a democracy. Free.

BOOK SIGNING, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 22, Oregon Books & Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Frank Morin presents his epic adventure "Affinity for War."

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Oct. 2, Brookdale Independent Living, 1357 Redwood Circle, Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 9, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-4907, writerkate@mail.com. Writers recap their summers, share their writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.

JOY LUCK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Thursday, Countryside Village, 1700 Kellenbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7665. Long-time book discussion group reads and discusses one book per month; fifth Thursday is a no-host lunch outing.

Jackson County

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m Sept. 13, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Carol Beers presents "Ghost Ranch — A Pepper Kane Mystery." Free.

BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 14-15, Ruch Library, 7919 Highway 238, Ruch, 541-774-6451. Audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, books for children, teens adults.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Sept. 15, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Hank DenHerder presents his revised novel "False Alarm," Free.

YOUNG ADULT AUTHORS, 1 p.m. Sept. 16, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Four local young authors — Heather Ransom, Benjamin Gorman, Mikko Azul, Kate Ristau — discuss and sign their fantasy adventure titles. Free.

BOOK SIGNING, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 16. Taqueria La Guacaya Restaurant, 9001 Rogue River Highway, Rogue River, 541-582-0089. Bay Area author Laurie Lewis Whitney presents her true crime thriller "The Stranger," about a serial killer in Spokane.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m Sept. 20, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Kelli Jaecks presents "Martinis & Menopause: Strategies, Science and Sips that Empower Women to Beat the Hormone Groan." Free.

WRITERS GUILD OF ROGUE RIVER, 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 22, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-321-5215. Writers of all genres write and critique one another. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Sept. 22, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Vicki Fitzgerald presents her novel "Illusion." Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 25, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "From Bacteria to Bach and Back" by D. Dennett. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "The Moth Catcher" by Ann Cleeves. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m Sept. 27, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Georgia Cockerham presents her murder mysteries "Murder on the Oregon Coast" and "Murder on the Wind." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Sept. 29, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Jane Ann Crenshaw presents her inspirational book "Sunday Morning Glory." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 3 p.m. Sept. 29, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Tisha Richmond presents her new book "Make Learning Magical." Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m.Oct. 9, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book group reads "The Good Lord Bird" by James McBride. Free.

PHOENIX LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. Oct. 11, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-535-7090. Book discussion group. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Oct. 19, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "A God in Ruins" by Kate Atkinson.

FAIRS/ FESTS

Josephine County

SOUTHERN OREGON SINGER SONGWRITER FESTIVAL, noon-8 p.m. Sept. 16, Wilderville Store, 7845 Redwood Highway, Wilderville, 541-476-3934, 541-761-4419. Music by Nick Garrett Powell, Jeff Kloetzel, Billy Mickelson of Third Seven, Emily Turner and Greta Gardiner, Jeremy Meyer, B Wishes and Jack Hopfinger, Matthew Fowler and Austin Miller. $10 admission, free for kids 12 and younger.

SOUTHERN OREGON SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 28, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-415-1288, teamsenior.org. Vendors, presentations, demonstrations, speakers, Q&A panel, workshops, vitals check station. Free admission.

HEALTHY FOOD FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29, Grants Pass High School Commons, 831 N.E. Ninth St, Grants Pass, 541-543-8052. Speakers, classes, demonstrations, vendors, samples, information on how to create a health-full lifestyle with a limited income, kids and hectic schedule. Free admission.

OCTOBERFEST, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.Oct. 6, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. German food and beer, live music, vendors. $20 for a plate of food and music, alcohol is extra.

Jackson County

SOUTHERN OREGON BREW FEST, 4-8 p.m. Sept. 14, noon-10 p.m. Sept. 15, noon-6 p.m. Sept. 16, Jackson County Expo, Central Point. More than 60 taps flow from regional microbreweries, Battle of the Bones with tri tip, ribs and chili, live music. Admission $15 for glass and six tastes, $20 for a glass and 12 tastes.

HOW-TO FEST, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 22, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 22, Ruch Library, 7919 Highway 238, Ruch, 541-774-6451, jcls.org/how-to-fest. Local experts share practical hands-on skills, such as knitting, caring for horses, researching genealogy, felt making, magic tricks, making liqueurs, computer coding. Free.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

RAT ROD RUKKUS, 8 a.m.-4 p.m Sept. 15, Pottsville Museum, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, 541-450-4429, 541-808-1206. Show of hot rods, rat rods, customs, cruisers, lowriders, vintage motorcycles and vintage travel trailers, plus pin-up contest, auto vendors, beard contest, live music, free welding instruction, food vendors, antique engines and equipment, turn-of-the-century logging equipment. $10 vehicle entry, $2 for spectators.

GRAND OPENING, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 15, Grants Pass Skypark, 3658 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-592-3450. Rogue Valley Flyers open their new flying field with ribbon cutting, flying demonstrations and information. Free.

ALL CORVETTE SHOW, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m Sept. 15, Jim Sigel Chevrolet, 1601 N.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, 541-659-0132, 541-474-7153. Open show for all Corvette owners; entry is free with raffle prize donation. Free for spectators; benefits Candlelighters for Children with Cancer.

DUCK DERBY, noon Sept. 22, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, 541-479-4272. Rubber duck float, plus family activities hosted by Josephine County Rotary clubs. Free.

SATURDAY PARKWAYS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 22, Gilbert Creek Park, 1750 N.W. Hawthorne Ave., Grants Pass, 541-0471-6435. Interactive activities designed to promote health and recreation: pickleball, face painting, inflatable obstacle course and bounce house, puppet show, educational demonstrations, food, kite building and flying demonstrations.

ECLAIR AFFAIR, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 28, The Bear Hotel, 2101 Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-956-2159. Appetizers, wine, chocolates, silent auction, door prizes, music by Ellipse, to benefit P.E.O. Chapter EX. $20 per person, purchase before Sept. 22.

COIN, CURRENCY, TOKEN SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 30, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-471-6048, 541-476-0629. Dealers show and sell their wares, with gold and silver drawings. Free admission.

OPEN STUDIOS — HOW ART IS MADE, 11 a.m.-4 p.m Sept. 29-30, Grants Pass area, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Self-guided tour of local artists' studios, featuring artists north of the Rogue River. Tickets $20.

Jackson County

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & SAFETY FAIR, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 15, inside lower level and parking lot, Rogue Valley Mall, Medford. Local emergency agencies and nonprofit organizations display vehicles and equipment, give away items and information to help before, during and after a disaster.

BIRD MART, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 16, Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford, 541-773-2404, nwbirdclub.org. Exhibition and sale of parrots, finches, doves, canaries and parakeets, plus bird cages, bird food, bird toys, bird books and raffles. Admission $2 general, free for ages 12 and younger.

HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21, Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. One-hour walking tours through the town's ghosts and spirits of the past. $5, advance reservations recommended.

BEST OF THE FESTS, 6:15 and 8:45 p.m. Sept. 21, Varsity Theatre, Ashland, ashlandfilm.org. Screenings of "Young Men and Fire," about Grants Pass-based firefighting crew. $10-$12.

BEST OF THE FESTS, 1 and 7 p.m. Sept. 22, 1 p.m. Sept. 23, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, Varsity Theatre, Ashland, ashlandfilm.org. Screenings of ""Mr. Fish: Cartooning from the Deep End,", "The Reluctant Radical" and "Best of the AIFF 2018 Shorts." $9-$10.

RIDE THE ROGUE, 7-10 a,m., Sept. 22, Palmerton Park, Rogue River, ridetherogue.com. Five distance bike rides (19.6, 20-mile mountain bike ride, 40, 62, 99) followed by food and live music in the park. $30-$65, $15 for a meal ticket.

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S, 10 a.m. Sept. 22, U.S. Cellular Community Park, 300 N. Lowry Lane, Medford, 503-416-0213. Two-mile walk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Participation is free.

LIVING HISTORY TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through September, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Costumed docents share insights into the house, the family, the Victoria Era. Family Life tours first, second and fifth Saturdays; Victorian Days tours third Saturdays, Living History tours fourth Saturdays. $3-$10 adults, $3-$8 seniors and students.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon Oct. 3, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, Oct. 10, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "What To Do? The 1918 Killer Fly Hits Southern Oregon," the 10th in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

WINGS AND WINE GALA, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 7, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, klamathbird.org. Silent and live auctions, storytelling, music by Eight Dollar Mountain Trio, art exhibit, food, beer, wine. Tickets $75 advance, $85 door.

RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, through October, 799 Berrydale Ave., Medford, 541-774-2400. Steam train rides, model railroad layouts, historic railroad equipment, Hogwarts Express remote control train, antique telegraph system, educational exhibits. Admission and parking are free.

Douglas County

GUN & KNIFE SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m Sept. 16, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-673-5616, 541-503-4570. Firearms, ammunition, accessories. $6 general, $8 two-day pass.

FALL CLASSIC RODEO, 2 p.m. Sept. 15-16, Canyonville, 877-772-5425. Kids events, team roping, rough stock. $5 general, free for kids 5 and younger.

DAHLIA SHOW, noon-4 p.m. Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 23, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-673-5616, 541-672-7352. Display of blooming dahlias. Free admission.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Tacotopia Tequila and Music Festival, Sept. 15; Los Lonely Boys, Sept. 15; Summer Nights Scotch and Cigar Samping, Sept. 20; Tattoo Expo, Sept. 28-30; Music in the Courtyard, Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 29; Thunder From Down Under, Oct. 5; The Brittney Ride Event, Oct. 12-14; Price is Right Live Stage Show, Nov. 24-25; karaoke, Tuesdays.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Three Dog Night, Sept. 15; One Night in Memphis, Oct. 13; Decadence: A Chocolate Fair, Oct. 20; Skid Row with Slaughter, Nov. 3; Pacific Northwest Tattoo Expo, Nov. 10-12; Super Diamond, a Neil Diamond Tribute, Nov. 17; Jo Koy, Dec. 15; Brian McKnight. Jan. 19; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. UB40, featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey, Sept. 14-15; Celebration of Honor, Depc. 26-30; Lance Lipinsky & The Lovers, Sept. 27; Comedy on the Coast, Sept. 28-29; Dan & Shay, Oct. 5-6; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 19-20; Scream Halloween Party, Oct. 27; Comedy on the Coast, Noc. 2-3; Paula Abdul, Nov. 2-3; The Oak Ridge Boys, Dec. 7-8; Comedy om the Coast, Dec. 14-15; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Merrill, Sept. 14-15; The Loz, Sept. 21-22; Johnny Young Band, Sept. 28-29; Oktoberfest, Oct. 13; I Am King: The Michael Jackson Experience, Oct. 27; BOSTXY, Nov. 10; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Miles to Go Quintet, Sept. 14-15; Bret Lucich and Paul Biondi Experience, Sept. 21-22; Olem Alves and Inner Limits, Sept. 28-29; Great White, Oct. 13; Lounge entertainment, ongoing.


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