NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Nov. 17, David Modica, acoustic guitar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.,; Nov. 20, Whiskey Wednesday with Jesse Kennemer on acoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Nov. 15-16, The Roadsters, classic rock, country, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 Southwest G Street, Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. Thursdays, Mike Brons, guitar and vocals, 5:30-8 p.m. No cover.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. Nov. 14, Single Mingle Mixer, group games, drink discounts, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Fridays classic car meet-up, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m., no cover.

THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. 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. Nov. 15-16, Saucy, pop, rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Nov. 16, Rogue Comedy Underground, stand-up comedy, 8:30-10 p.m.; Nov. 21, Nature Pub Talk: Water, info from the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. Nov. 16, 1980s Party for a Cure, 6 p.m.-midnight, with music by Starvation Heights, 9 p.m.-midnight, costume contest, auction, admission $5; benefits Relay for Life.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Nov. 15, The Rogue Underground, funk, soul, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 16, Kentucky Blend, folk, bluegrass, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Nov. 15, Dawna Crocker, singer songwriter, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

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

ROGUE BARBERS, 304 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-1275. Wednesdays, Jam Night, all levels, 7 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Sights and Sounds Unlimited Hip Hop, DJ Chili Dog, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Sunday-Thursday, Krank It Up 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. Nov. 15, Deja Neaux, rock, blues, funk, fusion, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Nov. 16, Brian Risling & Airtight Alibi, rock, blues, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Nov. 19, Neck of the Woods, Your Hands Write History and Attic, metal, 8-11 p.m., Nov. 21, DJ Rizlo's Rinse Out, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 22, Through The Sky, and Beyond The Tide, alt rock, originals, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., No cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass. Tuesdays, Salsa/Bachata Party, 7:30-9:30 p.m., with Latin dance lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing 8-9:30 p.m., free, no partner necessary.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Nov. 15, Steve Berg, acoustic favorites, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

VICE BREWING COMPANY, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. Nov. 15, Pumpkin Spice Dream, all-camp drag party with Barbara Wyre and guests, 8:30 p.m., $5 general, $10 VIP meet-and-greet, dance party after the show; Nov. 20, Paint & Sip, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $40, advance registration at eventbrite.com; Thursdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Nov. 16, Ugly Sweater Photography Party, with prizes, 4-7 p.m., $29 singles, $49 couples or families advance, $35-$55 at the door; Nov. 23, One-Year Anniversary Party, games, music, give-aways, 4 p.m.; Thursdays, Jug of Punch, traditional Irish music, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Nov. 16, Tim Mitchell, acoustic rock, 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. Nov. 21, acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14, Dec. 20-21, "Christmas, Christmas, Christmas, dinner theater, 5:30 p.m., $35, reservations.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. Nov. 20, Polyrhythmics, funk-soul, psychedelic rock, R&B-jazz, 9 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door; Sundays, Sunday Nights Unplugged, acoustic music jam, 7-11 p.m., no cover;

AQUA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-488-2782. Nov. 17, Next Up, music students from the Rum Tum School of music, 5-7 p.m.; Tuesdays, swing dance lesson and jazz dance, 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Nov. 14, Adam Gabriel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 15-16, David Pinsky and Broadway Phil, acoustic blues, 8-11 p.m.; Nov. 21, Tim Mitchell, easy listening, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BIRD & RYE, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Nov. 16, The Maybe Sometimes, acoustic folk, roots, country, 8-10:30 p.m.; Nov. 20, trivia, 8-10 p.m.; Mondays, Robbie DaCosta, blues, rockabilly, 7-10 p.m.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Nov. 15, LEFT, indie alt rock, 9-11:30 p.m., $5; Nov. 16, Southern Oregon Ukulele Players, jam, 3-5 p.m.; Nov. 16, Top Secret, folk, blues, classic rock, and originals, 9-11:30 p.m., $5; Nov. 17, The Elephant, rock, 7-9 p.m., $5; Nov. 18, Antics Improv, comedy, 8 p.m., no cover; Nov. 19, Rogue Poetry Slam, 7:30 p.m., $5; Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Blades of Grass, acoustic bluegrass, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Nov. 16, Blowin Smoke, modern country, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Nov. 15, The Last Revel, Americana, folk, 9 p.m., $10 advance at brownpapertickets.com; Nov. 16, Over the Rhine, folk, rock, pop, 9 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door, at brownpapertickets.com; Nov. 19, Daniel Rodriguez (of Elephant Revival), folk, 9 p.m., $10 at brownpapertickets.com; Nov. 30, Fox and Bones, pop folk, and Free Creatures, folklore hip hop and vintage jazz, 9 p.m., $8 advance, $10 door, brownpapertickets.com.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Mondays and Tuesdays, Michael Kemp, guitar, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, piano, 6--9 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays., Lee Stewart, piano, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Nov. 15-16, Comedy Night, with opener Brendan Gay and headliner Todd Armstrong, 8 p.m., $10.

COMMON BLOCK BREWING COMPANY, 315 E. Fifth St., Medford, 541-326-2277. Nov. 17, Paint & Sip, 1-3 p.m., $40, reservations at eventbrite.com; Nov. 21, Paint & Sip, 6-8 p.m., $40, reservations at eventbrite.com.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Nov. 19, Jim Friend, country, rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 22, Minty Fresh, rock, blues, Americana, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 26, Donna Bishop & Beau Berry, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Nov. 15-16, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 19, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 20, Grape Jam, all musician open jam, 6-9 p.m.; Nov. 14, Latin Dance Night, bachata class 8 p.m., social dance 8:30-10:30 p.,m., $7 class and social or $5 social only.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Nov. 16, Latino Night with DJ Coco, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-625-0505. Nov. 15, Bathtub Gin Quintet, early jazz and blues, 9-11 p.m.; Fridays, Rose Van Dyne, piano and vocals, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Nov. 15, Helmet, 30th anniversary tour, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

INDIGO GRILL, 7360 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-702-2320. Fridays, trivia, 8 p.m. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Nov. 15, Frankie Hernandez, funk, reggae, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. Wednesdays, live music, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Nov. 14, Steve Smith and Tim May, guitar and mandolin, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 16, Gayle Wilson Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Nov. 20, jazz jam, 10 a.m.-noon.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. Nov. 17, Ed Dunsavage Trio, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Nov. 15, Mercy Duo, rock, blues, soul, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Nov. 15, Greyson Grimes and Jacob Wright, eclectic contemporary, 9 p.m.-midnight; Fridays, Dan Engle and Friends, Irish, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OSMO'S ALEHOUSE, 522 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-816-4422. Nov. 14, John Dough Boys, punkgrass, folkrock, with King Strang, early jazz, blues rockabilly, and Lightnin'' Luke, fiddler, opening 6:30-11:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, Mostly Harmless, eclectic acoustic, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesday's, open mic and jam, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Nov. 15-16, Hog Wild, classic rock, soul, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, open jam night, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Nov. 23, Demun Jones, country, country rock, 6-9 p.m., $15, at universe.com.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. Nov. 14, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association open mic, 6:30-9 p.m.; Nov 16, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 21, Open Mic Night with Gary Margason, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Nov. 14, Kyle Kinane with Rudy Tyberzcy, Carl Lee, Dustin Wood, stand-up comedy, 8 and 11 p.m., $20; Nov. 15, Deep Sea, progressive psych funk, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Nov. 17, Sol Seed, Dubbest, Policulture, reggae, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $10; Nov. 23, Mestizo Beat, funk, soul afro-beat, afro-cuban 8 p.m.-midnight, $15.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. Nov. 17, The Ben Rice Band, blues, R&B, funk, 3-7 p.m. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Nov. 22, Zak Knutson, indie rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Nov. 17, Watson House, indie pop, 90s rock, Americana, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Nov. 14, Craig Martin & Friends, blues, jazz, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 15, Dave Scoggin Duo, 5:30-7 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Nov. 16, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Nov. 17, Jim Quimby, piano jazz, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Nov.18, Tension Deficit, acoustic duo, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 19, Verna Dodge, jazz, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 20, Wild Goose Chase Trio, jazz, blues, rock, country, 7-10 p.m.; Nov. 21, Sage Meadows, classic country and folk, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Nov. 29, Matt Johnson, piano, noon-4 p.m.; Nov. 30, David Cahallan, guitar and vocals, 1-4 p.m.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Nov. 15, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, Americana, pop, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Nov. 14, Hannah Cooper, acoustic folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, Jeff Kloetzel, pop, rock, folk, 5:30-7:30 p;.m.; Nov. 16, Rogue Suspects Lite, rock, funk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 17, Mark Tegio, country, folk, blues, 5-7 p.m; Nov. 20, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 21, Gypsy Rogue, jazz guitar duo, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Saturdays, Nov. 30-Dec. 21, wagon rides through the orchard and vineyard; Dec. 14-15, Children's Christmas Tea with Mr. and Mrs, Claus, $15 per child over two, reservations.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. Nov. 29, Rick Millward and Nicole Dahl, rock, pop standards, 1-4 p.m.; Nov. 30, Jen Ambrose and Jon Galfano, classic rock, blues, easy listening, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Nov. 14, Joshua Breakstone, jazz guitar, $10-$25, reservations, siskiyoumusicproject.com.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Nov. 29, Red Friday Crafter's Market, with vendors selling locally made goods, art, food live music, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Nov. 15, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m, $40, reservations; Nov. 16, Adam Gabriel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 4-6 p.m.; Nov. 17, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Nov. 15, Saucy, pop, rock, 6-8 p.m, $5-$7; Nov. 17, Lynda Morrison and Dave Day, blues, rock, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 18, open mic, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Nov. 15, Seth Hansson, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m.; Nov. 16, Brian Oliver and Jared Gutridge, acoustic originals and covers, 6-8 p.m; Nov. 22, Marshall Stack and Friends, folk, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. Nov. 16, Jen Ambrose with Jon Galfano, light rock, pop, blues, 4-6 p.m.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Nov. 15, Greta Gardiner, guitar and vocals, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

DAYTIME KARAOKE, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Cascade Retirement, 1357 Rewood Circle (three-story building), Grants Pass, 541-479-1284. Legacy Karaoke hosts karaoke open to community members of all ages. Free, with free refreshments.

ARTURO VILLE CORONA, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Latin American, and classical guitar. Tickets $15.

FRED POOL, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557. Southern Oregon singer songwriter and guitarist for the Matt Hill Band gives solo show of Americana, blues and rock. Tickets $18.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Nov. 17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eight and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Horn player Jennifer Montone joins the orchestra to perform Strauss Horn Concerto No. 2, plus works by Wagner and Tchaikovsky. Tickets $15, $22, $30, $40, $45.

HOT DAMN SCANDAL & INTUITIVE COMPASS, 8-11 p.m. Nov. 20, Dorpthy Gale's Event Centre (formerly Provolt Grange), 14458 Williams HIghway, Williams. Outlaw ballads, dirty jazz and original western folk music, for all ages. $7-$20, sliding scale.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 21, 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.

HANDERSON PONTEL, 5 p.m. Nov. 23, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1360 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6313. Pianist performs inspirational music and testimony. Free, call to reserve seating.

MESSIAH SING-ALONG, 3 p.m. Dec. 1, River Valley Church, 405 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-4833. Community gathering to sing Handel's "Messiah," with selected soloists and the Three Rivers Community Orchestra; scores available to borrow or buy; reception follows. Free.

FIGHTING HUNGER WITH HARMONY, 3 p.m. Dec. 8, River Valley Church, 405 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5556. Rogue Community College Symphonic Band plays holiday music, to benefit Josephine County Food Bank. Admission free, nonperishable food items or monetary donations accepted.

"THE GIFT," 5 p.m. Dec. 14, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1360 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6313. Inter-faith program with more than 100 singers and musicians performing favorite Christmas songs set to new choral arrangements. Free, but ticket required for seating; call for information.

Jackson County

JENNIFER MONTONE, 12:30 p.m. Nov. 15, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland,oca.sou.edu. Horn player performs selections from Wagner, Strauss and Tchaikovsky. Free.

COMMUNITY DRUMMING, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 15, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Drumming circle, no experience needed. Some drums, rattles available or bring your own. Free.

MICHAEL WINIGRAD AND CHRISTINE CROWDER, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. Klezmer clarinet player and accordionist perform klezmer hits. Tickets $20, sold in advance only, online or at the Music Coop; no tickets sold at the door.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Horn player Jennifer Montone joins the orchestra to perform Strauss Horn Concerto No. 2, plus works by Wagner and Tchaikovsky. Tickets for Ashland, $37, $44. $50; tickets for Medford, $15-$55.

JENNIFER BEREZAN, 8 p.m. Nov. 16, Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland, 541-488-8282. Singer songwriter tackles personal, political, spiritual themes. Tickets $25-$35 at brightstarevents.com.

TENEBRAE, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154. Choir performs music of Gregorio Allegri, Owain Park and Jody Talbot. Tickets $44 and $53.

PINK MARTINI, 7 p.m. Dec. 1, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000. Holiday concert features favorite chestnuts, Hebrew prayers, Chinese new year tunes, samba-inspired "Auld Lang Syne." Tickets $64, $70, $76.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 7, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-779-8145. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE & ROGUE VALLEY CANTARE CHORUS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 3 p.m. Dec. 8, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. "Home for the Holidays" program features holiday favorites and guest soloist Chris Thompson. Tickets $23 and $16 adults, $5 students and children.

OLOX, 8 p.m. Dec. 7, The Havurah , 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 431-488-8282. Transformational ecstatic journey through arctic sound. Tickets $10 advance, $25 door; sold at Music Coop in Ashland and brightstarevents.net.

Northern California

CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Rock, jazz, classical, world music.Tickets $12-$18.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS," 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14, Dec. 20-21, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Top Hat Theatre Company presents holiday show dinner theater. $35, includes dinner, one glass wine or beer and show; reservations required.

"IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 6-22, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A distraught businessman is rescued from the brink of suicide by a guardian angel. Tickets $18; $5 preview 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5; Dec. 12 is pay-what-you-can.

POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Rogue Theatre,. 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass., 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Dogs, cats, parrots and other performing pets, for all ages. $25 adults, $20 children.

"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

"HEDDA GABLER," 8 p.m. Nov. 14-15, 2 p.m. Nov. 16-17, SOU Black Box Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Henrik Ibsen's drama about a spirited, strong-minded general's daughter chafing against the restraints placed on women in the last 19th century. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $5 full-time students.

"ANGELS IN AMERICA PART TWO: PERESTROIKA," 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-16, Nov. 21-22, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 24, SOU Main Stage Theater, South Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. The second part of Tony Kushner's play about people struggling to repair broken relationships and damaged lives. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $5 full-time students.

"ALMOST MAINE," 7 p.m. Nov. 15-16, Nov. 22-23, 2 p.m Nov. 17 and Nov. 24, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point; 541-494-6348. Nine couples experience a magical moment of connection all at the same time and how love finds its way to them. Tickets $7 genetal, $5 students, seniors, veterans.

"A CHRISTMAS MEMORY," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Burt Eikleberry and Tamara Barrus read Truman Capote's short story based on his childhood in the South in the 1930s. Free.

"'NIGHT, MOTHER," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 17, OSF's Black Swan Theatre, 100 E. Main St., Ashland, roguetheatercompany.com. A woman decides to end her life and her mother attempts to change her mind. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors and students.

"MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET," 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 22-Dec. 31, (no shows Nov. 25, 28, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 25) Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A department store Santa claims he's the real Kris Kringle. $29, $39, $43.

"THE SNOW QUEEN," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 22-Dec. 29, (no show Nov. 28), 1:30 p.m. matinees added Dec. 21 and Dec. 28), Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, cptoregon.org. Adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's coming of age adventure about a girl's quest to save her friend from the Snow Queen. Tickets $28 adults, $25 seniors, $20 children and students; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21 preview is $15; pre-show opening night gala, 6:45 p.m. with catered food and wine at no additional charge.s

"THIRD," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 24, Carpenter Hall, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, 541-646-2971, ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org. A college professor struggles with relationships, her age, the nation's adversarial politics and a student who pushes all the wrong buttons. Tickets $18; sold at Grocery Outlet in Medford, Paddington Station in Ashland, online and at the door.

"WITH EVERY CHRISTMAS CARD I WRITE," 7 p.m. Nov. 29-30, 2 p.m. Dec. 1, Randall Theatre 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-6432-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical review about the magic of Christmas, featuring vocalist Kacie Bowers. Tickets $15 reserved seats, pick-you-price at the door, subject to availability.

"THE NUTCRACKER BALLET," 7 p.m. Nov. 30, 3 p.m. Dec. 1, Morth Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-772-1362. Actors and dancers perform holiday classic about a girl named Clara who has magical adventures. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children.

"SCROOGE," 3-4 p.m Dec. 2, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St, Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents classic tale of a miser's redemption. Free.

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Four improv comedians host interactive comedy skits. Tickets $47, $50, $53.

"PETER PAN," 1-2 p.m. Dec. 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford; 541-774-8689. Traveling Lantern Theatre Company presents story of the Darling children, Peter Pan and Captain Cook. Free.

"FROZEN JR.," 3 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 1 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents fairy tale musical about the strength of sisterhood. All seats $15.

Douglas County

"EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD…AND THEN SOME," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 21-Dec. 15, Betty Long Unruh Theater, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. Three actors take audience on ride through abridged versions of every holiday tale they can think of. $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger.

POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER, 7 p.m. Dec. 5-6, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000. Dogs, cats, parrots and other performing pets, for all ages. $30 adults, $20 seniors, $15 children; at brownpapertickets.com.

Willamette Valley

BILL MAHER, 8 p.m. Jan. 26, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 1 Eugene Center, Eugene, 541-682-5000, hultcenter.org. Stand-up comedy, mature subject matter; no opening act. $49.75, $59.75, $69.75, $89.75, plus service fees.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

W.I.L.D. — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. Nov. 17, Williams, info@williamscommunityforestproject.org. Outdoor educational and recreational program for children. By donation. Contact to register.

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. Dec. 11, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids learn what happens to flowers and trees and other plants in the winter. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Games, activities for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Free; parents must stay with children.

Jackson County

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 Exhibits: Sportsology, through Dec. 31. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m.daily; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2; admission $3 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 6, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For November: Sheila Wickman and Donna Albachten at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., Shirley Bell at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway, JR Raysin at Major Art & Framing, 1951 Redwood Ave.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Mixed media landscapes and other paintings by Linda Smith, through November.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Original pen and ink drawings on ornaments by Judy Davidson, through November.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Blueprints," a painting series exploring life and death complexities, by Corey Kahn, through Nov. 15.

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 lessons from the book "Making Color Sing." $5 donation per session. Dues $30 per year.

MA MOSA'S, 118 N.W. E St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0236. "Oregon Coast Trail," paintings by Kristen O'Neill, through November.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. Pre-Holiday Show, new artwork, literary work, jewelry, decorative and useful items by area artists, Nov. 17-Dec. 31; opening reception 2-4 p.m. Nov. 17, $5, with hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting, live music.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. Paintings and poetry by Jeffrey Sully, through November.

VINTAGE OUTLET & CONSIGNMENTS, 114 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. Royceware jewelry and Table Rock handbags inspired by Native American aesthetic by Cynthia Mace, through November.

Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 15, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6, 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 & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Color Notes," impressionistic oil paintings on linen by Jenay Elder, through Dec. 1.

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. "Holiday Treasures," art gifts by local artists, through Dec. 29, with oil paintings by Jeanne La Rae featured through November.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND NATURAL MEDICINE, 180 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-414-7239. "Dream Gardens," mixed media paintings by Linda Kehoe, through November.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "People I've Been," self-portrait collages by Syd Rvinsky, "The Politics of Dead Rats," collection of student work, "Acts of Gradual Progression," work by Sheila Lam and Bridget Quinn, "Tiny Art Show," works that are 3-by-3 inches or smaller by SOU students and community members, through Dec. 5.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Gifts By the Gifted," through November.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Reduction woodcut prints by Noriko Sugita and abstract paintings by Tom Hausken, through November.

HAVURAH SYNAGOGUE, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716. "TOWB," the seven days of creation painted in tapestry by Shirley Cunningham, through December.

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

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Dogwood Forest," images by Darcie Sternenberg, through November.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "The Cutting Edge," ceramics by Baba Wague Diakite and collages by Penda Diakite, through Nov. 8; "Deep Impressions," handmade prints by Stefan Wolf, through Nov. 22.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Highlights of the Permanent Collection and Masterworks on Loan," "Together/Juntos," work by Justin Favela; "Excerpts from a Book I'll Never Write," work by V. Maldonado" "Self Help Graphics & Art: A Selection of Prints," through Dec. 14. Suggested $5 admission.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 42 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5439, Natural bedding, woolen goods and fine art, ongoing.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Photography by Rob Jaffe, and mixed media figures and wall art by Elizabeth York, through November.

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Monsterbet," paintings by Heidi Bruckner, through Dec. 5.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Welcoming," work by young emerging artists, "Line, Form and Life," life and human form drawings by Hans-Dieter Honscheid, "Gallery Northwest," work by Gallery Northwest members, "UVA's Clay Place," ceramic works bu UVA Clay Place students, "Freedom," work by teens from River Rock, Fowler House, Rising Light and the Juvenile Detention Center, through Dec. 24.

LITERARY

Josephine County

BOOK SALE, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 14-16, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, 541-592-4770.

IRVING LUBLINER, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 16, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132.

Author shares excerpts from "Only Hope: A Survivor's Stories of the Holocaust," about his mother's experiences. Free.

ANN SOUTHCOMBE, 3-5 p.m. Nov. 17, Merging River Zen Practice Center, 245 S.W. J St., Grants Pass, sulango@wildblue.net. Grants Pass author of "Tales from Gorilla Girl" shares slide presentation about her book, signs copies, shares light snacks. Free, with raffle for a baby bear print, proceeds benefit Wildlife Images.

CANDICE MARY THOMAS, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 23, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Children's author shares from her book "Granny Mae Saves the Day." Free.

CAROLE BEERS, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 30, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Local author presents her new Pepper Kane mystery, "Shadow on the River." Free.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Dec. 3, Washington Federal Bank, 290 Union Ave., 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-1:30 p.m. Dec. 10, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-218-5330, writerkate@mail.com. Writers share up to one page of their writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Dec. 13, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems. Free, 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.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, Rogue Valley Retirement Center, 1001 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-660-5641. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call before attending. Free.

Jackson County

DAVID OAS, 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of ""Non-Official Cover Confessions," a story of secrets, love and war in the early 1960s. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Nov. 15, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Love and Other Consolation Prizes" by Jamie Ford. Free.

THOMAS ROMANO, 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Author presents a children's ghost story about a Pacific Coast lighthouse, "The Watcher in the Lighthouse." Free.

SOFIA BOGLE, 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of ""Book Restoration Unveiled," shares her nonfiction book of tips and how-tos. Free.

AMIRA MAKANSI, 7 p.m. Nov. 21, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Literary Libations: What to Drink with What You Read." Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Nov. 26, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City" by Russell Shorto. Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 3, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Readers share about what they're reading.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3-4:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "Ill Wind" by Nevada Barr. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group reads "Abundance: The Future is Better Than You Think" by Peter H. Diamond. Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 17, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Climate: A New Story" by Charles Eisenstein. Free.

HOLIDAY

Josephine County

HOLIDAY GIFT & CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16-17, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-660-4772. Handmade gifts, Oregon-made chocolates, fudge and confectionary delights. Admission $1 adults, free for 12 and younger.

DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Fifth and G streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-7574. Holiday festivities, Santa arrives at 6 p.m. to light tree, holiday concert by The Rogue Suspects. visits with Santa until 9 p.m. Free.

COMMUNITY HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING, 5 p.m. Nov. 30, Oregon Caves Chevron, Redwood and Caves highways, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Caroling, cocoa, Santa, bake sale. Free.

MESSIAH SING-ALONG, 3 p.m. Dec. 1, River Valley Church, 405 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-4833. Community gathering to sing Handel's "Messiah," with selected soloists and the Three Rivers Community Orchestra; scores available to borrow or buy; reception follows. Free.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — GALA AND AUCTION, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 5, Evergreen Bank's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-841-8464, roguewinterfest.org. Catered dinner, local wines, live music, live auction of trees and artwork. Tickets $100, sold out.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — GOLDEN SOCIAL, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 6, Evergreen Bank's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-841-8464, roguewinterfest.org. Tours of holiday tree displays for ages 55 and older only, with appetizers, beverages, live music Tickets $5, advance registration required.

NATIVITY FESTIVAL, 5-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sec. 7, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass. Nativity sets from around the world, plus sets handmade locally or by local individuals, live entertainment, refreshments. Admission free,

HOLIDAY TEA, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Arts Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-287-0778. Light luncheon, musical entertainment, raffle, to benefit Three Rivers Medical Center. Tickets $35.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — WEEKEND HOLIDAY EVENTS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7-8, Evergreen Bank's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-841-8464, roguewinterfest.org. Holiday tree displays with family activities, live entertainment. Tickets $5 adults, $3 kids 5-17 and seniors 55 and older, $20 family pass for up to six people, sold at the door only.

"CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS, CHRISTMAS," 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14, Dec. 20-21, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Top Hat Theatre Company presents holiday show dinner theater. $35, includes dinner, one glass wine or beer and show; reservations required.

"IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 6-22, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A distraught businessman is rescued from the brink of suicide by a guardian angel. Tickets $18; $5 preview 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5; Dec. 12 is pay-what-you-can.

FIGHTING HUNGER WITH HARMONY, 3 p.m. Dec. 8, River Valley Church, 405 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5556. Rogue Community College Symphonic Band plays holiday music, to benefit Josephine County Food Bank. Admission free, nonperishable food items or monetary donations accepted.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — CULINARY CLASSIC AND SILENT AUCTION, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 9, Evergreen Bank's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-841-8464, roguewinterfest.org. Tastings from area eating establishments, wineries and breweries, with live music by The Rogue Suspects, photo booth and silent auction. Tickets $75, advance reservations required.

"THE GIFT," 5 p.m. Dec. 14, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1360 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6313. Inter-faith program with more than 100 singers and musicians performing favorite Christmas songs set to new choral arrangements. Free, but ticket required for seating; call for information.

CHRISTMAS PAST, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 21, Josephine County Historical Society Schmidt House and Barn, 508, S.W. J St., Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Music and entertainment, make-and-take crafts for kids, Father Christmas, refreshments, Model A auto display (weather permitting). Free.

Jackson County

"A CHRISTMAS MEMORY," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Nov. 16, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Burt Eikleberry and Tamara Barrus read Truman Capote's short story based on his childhood in the South in the 1930s. Free.

GINGERBREAD JUBILEE GALA DINNER & BENEFIT AUCTION, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-8195, ext. 303. Food, wine, holiday desserts and auction of all-edible gingerbread creations. Call for tickets.

GINGERBREAD JUBILEE COMMUNITY TOUR, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 23-24, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 25, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-8195, ext. 303. Display of all-edible architectural creations, with entries judged for prizes. Admission $3.

"MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET," 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 22-Dec. 31, (no shows Nov. 25, 28, Dec. 3, 10, 17, 25) Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A department store Santa claims he's the real Kris Kringle. $29, $39, $43.

"WITH EVERY CHRISTMAS CARD I WRITE," 7 p.m. Nov. 29-30, 2 p.m. Dec. 1, Randall Theatre 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-6432-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical review about the magic of Christmas, featuring vocalist Kacie Bowers. Tickets $15 reserved seats, pick-you-price at the door, subject to availability.

A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 30-Dec. 29, Beekman House Museum, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Take tours of holiday decorated historic home, learn about Victorian Christmas traditions and Jacksonville holiday festivities of the late 1800s; tours begin every 15 minutes and last about one hour. Admission $5, not recommended for kids under 7 or 8.

MR. & MRS. CLAUS, 1- 4 p.m. Nov. 30, Rogue River Pharmacy, 506 E. Main St., Rogue River. Visits for children. Free.

"THE NUTCRACKER BALLET," 7 p.m. Nov. 30, 3 p.m. Dec. 1, Morth Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-772-1362. Actors and dancers perform holiday classic about a girl named Clara who has magical adventures. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children.

ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE & ROGUE VALLEY CANTARE CHORUS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 3 p.m. Dec. 8, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. "Home for the Holidays" program features holiday favorites and guest soloist Chris Thompson. Tickets $23 and $16 adults, $5 students and children.

Douglas County

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. All kinds of holiday items for sale. Admission $5 or $4 with canned food donation, free for 12 and younger.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 16, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, southernoregonflemarket.com. Lots of goods to choose from. Door prize raffles. Admissioin $1 adults, free for 12 and younger.

ELOISE & POPS CARE CLOSET CLOTHING FAIR, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 16, Illinois Valley Family Coalition, 535 E. River St., Cave Junction, 541-659-0579. Free clothing give-away for children.

OLD FASHIONED BARN DANCE, 3-6 p.m. Nov. 16, 5100 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-291-2666, 541-659-3623. Western and line dancing, with instructor, western bingo, buffalo trace bourbon raffle, food and drink. Admission $25, raffle tickets $30 each or four for $100; benefits P.E.O.

1980S PARTY FOR A CURE, 6 p.m.-midnight Nov. 16, JD's Brewery, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-472-1334, 541-660--1968. Prizes for best 1980s costumes, silent auction, music by Starvation Heights, to benefit Relay for Life of Southern Oregon. Admission $5; please RSVP by phone.

OPEN HORSE SHOW, 9 a.m. Nov. 17, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-218-1826, 541-660-5767. Open horse show silver buckle series. Free for spectators.

PRE-HOLIDAY SHOW OPENING PARTY, 2-4 p.m. Nov. 17, Southern Oregon Guild Gallery, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. New artwork, literary work, jewelry, decorative and useful items by area artists, plus with hors d'oeuvres, wine tasting, live music. Admission $5.

UNCORKED BARREL TOUR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23, 17 Applegate Valley wineries, applegatevalley.wine. Self-guided tour of area wineries, with wine tastings and food pairings, educational opportunities. Tickets $49; no tickets sold after 5 p.m. Nov. 22.

TURKEY TROT, 7:30 a.m. Nov. 28, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Thanksgiving morning 5k run and 2-mile fun run with costumes and prizes for all ages. $25 individuals, $35 families, late registration fee after Nov. 24.

VETERANS BREAKFAST, 6-8 a.m. Dec. 5, Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-8230. Meal and program for veterans of all eras. Meal is $10, program is free.

Jackson County

UNCORKED BARREL TOUR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 23, 17 Applegate Valley wineries, applegatevalley.wine. Self-guided tour of area wineries, with wine tastings and food pairings, educational opportunities. Tickets $49; no tickets sold after 5 p.m. Nov. 22.

CLAYFOLK SHOW & SALE, 4-9 p.m. Nov. 22, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 24, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Functional, sculptural and whimsical work by more than 70 regional ceramic artists. Free admission.

EARTH'S GIVING, 2-9 p.m. Nov. 28, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 831-428-4003. Awakened activist gathering and potluck feast supporting new traditions and reconnecting with Earth's wisdom and truth, with creators, musicians, presenters, kids' space. $10-$20 suggested donation.

HARVEST SHOW OF FINE WOODWORKING, 10 a.m. -7 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1, OSF Hay-Patton Rehearsal Center, 30 S. First St. Ashland, siskiyouwoodcraftguild.org. Display and sale of wood furniture, carvings, turned bowls and more by more than 20 artists. Admission is free.

ROGUE VALLEY RAILROAD SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-613-1638. Railroad displays, exhibits, swap meet, raffles. Admission $5 general, $1 youth 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger with a paid adult.

HISTORIC BANK TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 30-Dec. 29, Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St. Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Learn about 19th century banking practices. Free.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon Dec. 4, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, Dec. 11 Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "The Amazing and All-too-short Career of Sheriff August Singler," twelfth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. The Brothers Reed, through Nov. 17; Jessie Leigh, Nov. 20-24; Jeff Foxworthy, Nov. 23; That Other Band, "Nov. 27-Dec. 1; The Price is Right Live, Nov. 30; Captain Blue, Dec. 4-8; Roaring into 2020 New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 11; karaoke, Mondays and Tuesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Civil War Viewing Party, Nov. 30; The Clairvoyants, Dec. 7; Wine & Spirits Fair, Dec. 14; New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec. 31; Smokey Robinson, Jan. 18; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 22-23; Civil War Party, Nov. 30; Phil Vassar & Lonestar, Dec. 6-7; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 20-21; Three Dog Night, Jan. 10-11; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 24-25; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Festival of Trees, Dec. 2-11; Abbacadabra, ABBA tribute, Dec. 31; The Young Bucs, Dec. 31; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Civil War Tailgate Party, Nov. 30; Austin Lindstrom, Jan. 24.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. 24th Anniversary Poker Party, Nov. 16; Roaring 20s New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.