NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. March 8, Southern Oregon Battle of the Bands, 11 local bands rock the parking lot, noon - 7 p.m., $5,free for 10 and younger.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. March 6, David Modica, acoustic guitar, 6 p.m.; March 8, Seth Brown, acoustic guitar and vocals, 11 a.m. No cover.

CASA AMIGA, 1720 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-956-8602. March 14, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. March 6-7, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679. March 7, DJ Lion, dance party, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Fridays, hip hop Friday, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

DOROTHY GALE'S EVENTS CENTRE, 14458 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-1850. March 7, Annie Ford Band, Americana, country, Twin Whistle, country folk, and Jason Dea West, vintage country, 7-10 p.m., $10-$20, sliding scale.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. March 19, Paint Night, 6:15-9 p.m., $35, reservations; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. March 7, DJ Fluffy, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sundays, Westbound, southern rock, outlaw country, 5-7 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m. No cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. March 6, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; March 7, Saucy, rock, pop, disco, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. March 6, The Illies, reggae-jazz-blues, and Free Creatures, jazz-hip hop, 8 p.m., $5.

JAMMIN SALMON, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-299-0400. March 6-7, live music, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, open mic, 7-11 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, The Infamous Modelo Citizens, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. March 6, Shybo Torres, singer songwriter, 7-10 p.m.; March 7, Mike Brons, easy listening music from the 1970s, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. March 6, Secret Mustard, classic rock, 8-11 p.m., $5.

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. March 6, Kevin Widdison, acoustic folk, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jam Night, all levels, 7-9 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. March 5, Dennis Mitchell (of the Kingsman), rock, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; March 6, The John Dough Boys, Suckerpunch, and The Roof Rabbits, rock, punkgrass, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; $10; March 7, DJs Rad, Ruku$, Resolve, Late Bloomer, 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m., $5; March 8, Whodathunkit, dub funk, rock, 9-11 p.m., no cover; March 9, Death Breaker, When Broken Burn and Attic, metal, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no cover; March 12, Brother Angus, traditional Irish, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. April 7, 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. March 6, Steve Keim, solo acoustic, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

VICE BREWING COMPANY, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. March 6, DJ, 7-11 p.m.; March 8, Dungeons and Dragons and Brews, 2 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. March 6, Scott Tecca, acoustic country, 6-9 p.m.; March 8, cornhole tournament, 2-5 p.m.; March 12, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana, 6-9 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. March 6, J Barley, Americana, 6-9 p.m.; March 7, Tim Mitchell, Americana, rock, 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. March 10, Mike Brons, acoustic easy listening, 5-8 p.m.; March 19, acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. March 11, The Brothers Reed, acoustic Americana, 9 p.m., $10 advance, $15 door; March 26, Moonalice, rock, 9 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door.

AQUA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-488-2782. March 7, ShamRock N' Roll, drag show, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. March 22, Lilac Kings, with Elk Grove, all ages show, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., $10; March 25, Orator, Chains of Belmont, all ages show, 6 p.m., $7.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. March 5. One Trick Pony, variety, 7-9 p.m.; March 6, Pacifica, 8-11 p.m.; March 7, Cover 3, adult contemporary trio, 8-11 p.m.; March 12, The Brothers Reed, acoustic Americana country, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BIRD & RYE, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. March 6, The Rogue Hot Club Trio, swing,m gypsy jazz, 8-10 p.m.; Mondays, Robbie Dacosta & Friends, 8-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays and Thursdays. trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. March 7, Creekside Strings Jam. 3-5 p.m., no cover; March 7, Dead AF, Grateful Dead covers, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.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.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. March 7, Hog Wild, classic rock, blues, 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. March 5, Rob Ricardo, acoustic singer songwriter, 9 p.m., $12 advance, $15 door, brownpapertickets.com; March 6, The Bathtub Gin Serenaders, swing, jazz, 9 p.m., $10.

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

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. March 6-7 Comedy Night, with opener Steph Sanders and headliner, Bill Devlin, 8 p.m., $10.

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

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. March 7, karaoke, 7 p.m.; March 10, Ol Mount'n Due, bluegrass, Americana, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

DILLIGAF'S BAR & GRILL, 3522 N. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-779-1356. Tuesdays, acoustic open mic hosted by Pete Michaels, 7:30-10 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. March 5, Hunks, male revue, 8 p.m., $22 advance, $28 door, at bit/ly/2Fi8qxV.; March 6, Mercy. blues, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; March 7, The Roadsters, classic rock, country, 8 p.m.-midnight; March 10, Rogue Blues Society jam with Dan Day Blues Band, 6-9 p.m.; March 11, Comedy Underground, 8-10 p.m.; March 12, Latin Night, bachata class, 7 p.m., social dance 8-10 p.m., $7 class and social, $5 social only. No cover, unless otherwise noted.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. March 6, The Giantess, rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

INDIGO GRILL, 7360 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-702-2320. March 7, Blowin' Smoke, modern country, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. March 6, The Music of Frank Ellis, indie rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. March 4, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana, 6-8 p.m.; Sundays, Robbie Dacosta, rock, rockabilly, blues, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. March 5, Rip Room, Fog Eater and Death Plant, rock, 9 p.m., $5; March 6, Caitlin Sherman Band, 8 p.m.-midnight; March 7, Spunj &Templet, rock fusion, 10 p.m.; March 11, T-Chronic, TENJ, The Roomy Depth, and VSOP, reggae, hip hop, 8-11 p.m.; March 12, Pretty Awkward, indie, alternative, with DreadKnot, 6-8 p.m., cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. March1 11, Bread & Jam, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. March 7, Ed Dunsavage Trio, jazz, 4-7 p.m.; March 8, Charles Guy Trio, jazz, 4-7 p.m. No cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. March 6, Mile Long Fuse,rock, R&B, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. March 6, Spunj, high energy multi genre, 9 p.m.; March 7, Daniel Nickels, originals, 6 p.m.; March 10, Who Can Sleep, indie folk, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays, Dan Engle and Friends, Irish, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St

Ashland, 541-482-8572. March 13, Mostafa, DJ Will, & Bremer, 10 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. March 6-7, live music, 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. March 11, Boy Named Banjo, country, alt rock, folk-pop, 7:30 p.m., $5, at universe.com; April 16, Moonshine Bandits with Charlie Farley & Long Cut, 8-11 p.m., $25, at universe.com.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. March 7, Roy Swanson, blues, 7-9 p.m.; March 9, Danielle Kelly and Dean Angermeier, jazz, standards, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic with Gary Margason, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

STANDING STONE BREWING COMPANY, 101 Oak St., Ashland, 541-482-2448. March 15, Seth Brown, classic Americana, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. March 6, The Billy Goat Duo, progressive psychobilly folkgrass, 9-11 p.m., $10; March 7, Outpost Reunion Show with The T Club, positive music, 9 p.m., $10.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. March 13, Watson House, indie pop, rock, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. March 6, Dustin Clark, acoustic Americana, 7-9 p.m.; March 8, Donnie McFarlane, 90's indie rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

THE WATERING HOLE, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. Tuesdays, karaoke, 5-9 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic with Wiz Krissa, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. March 5, Jimmy Pinwheel Band, honky tonk, 8-11 p.m.; March 6, David Scoggin Duo, 5:30-7 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; March 7, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; March 8, Jim Quimby, piano jazz, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; March 9, The Nightcrawlers, old school blues, 7-10 p.m.; March 11, Q&A Duo, piano jazz, 7-10 p.m. March 12, Annie Ford Band, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. March 14, David Cahalan, acoustic guitar and vocals, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. March 8, Spring Wine Club Release Party, with food pairings, music by Mile Long Fuse, 1-4 p.m., for wine club members only.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. March 6, Mike Brons, acoustic easy listening, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. March 21, food pairing session, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., reservations required.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. March 5, David Cahalan,acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; March 6, Phil Kings, acoustic easy listening, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; March 7, Not Too Shabby, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; March 8, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; March 11, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana, 5-7 p.m.; March 12, Jon Galfano, classic rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. March 6, Kris Angelis, folk, 4-7 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. March 18, Arkins, Bigley and Coulter, folk music and dance trio, 7 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door; March 28, Gypsy Soul, roots, rock, blues, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $28 advance.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. March 15, David Modica, eclectic guitar, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

LEDGER DAVID CELLARS, 245 N. Front St., Central Point, 541-664-2218. March 14, Not Too Shabby, blues, rock, jazz, pop, 1-3 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. March 8, live music, 1-5 p.m. No cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. March 8, Jon Galfano with Rick Bolz, easy listening rock, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

PLATT ANDERSON CELLARS, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 206-714-3345. March 7, Robbie Dacosta and Tom Stamper, rock, blues, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. March 6, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; March 7, The Money Beats, variety, 4-6 p.m.; March 8, Gene Black and Bret Levick, indie rock, 1-3 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. March 6, Blue Lightning, rock, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; March 8, Paint & Sip, 5-7 p.m., reservations; March 11, open mic, 4:30-7 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. March 6, Seth Hansen, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m.; March 7, Nick & Shae, rock, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; March 11, Natasha Neece, rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. March 7, Brian Parris, light rock, pop, 4-6 p.m., no cover; March 8, Sunday brunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., $15, reservations.

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.

LASANA KANNEH, 6:30 p.m. March 7, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass. African gospel music, plus The Songbird trio, dessert, quilt raffle, silent auction, to benefit Foundry Village Transitional Housing project. Tickets $15 advance, $18 door; sold at The Daily Courier.

ANNIE FORD BAND, 7-10 p.m. March 7, Dorothy Gale's Event Centre, 14458 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-1850. Americana, country, with Twin Whistle, country folk, and Jason Dea West, vintage country, opening. $10-$20, sliding scale.

SOUTHERN OREGON BATTLE OF THE BANDS, noon-7 p.m. March 8, Alibi Tavern parking lot, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Music by Templet, Friends, Ghost Bomber, Autopilot Miscreants, Beyond the Tide, Southwest Royal, The Roomy Depth, Death Plant, Wild Ire, Owls and Aliens, Ruby Rain, Racyn Parker and Lucid Blue, Fundaquit, for all ages, plus beer wagon, vendors, food, family fun. Admission $5, free for 10 and younger.

GOSPEL JAM, 5:30-8 p.m. March 8, Bethel Christian Center, 1095 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-6817, 541-237-9514. Musicians and singers welcome. Finger foods (5:30 p.m.), music (6-8 p.m.). Free.

THE DISTILLED-SPIRIT REBELLION, 8 p.m. March 13, Dorothy Gale's Event Center, 14458 Williams Highway, Provolt, 541-846-1850. Cosmic outlaw country band, with Pan-Fried Fingers and the Tasty Licks playing greasy grass, for all ages. $10-$20 donation at the door; food and libations for sale.

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. March 14, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, threeriversorchestra.org. Volunteer orchestra performs works by Strauss, Grainger, Debussy, Beethoven, Holst, plus music from "E.T." and "Jurassic Park." Free, cash donations welcome.

ANDERS OSBORNE & HAYES CARLL, 8 p.m. March 14, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Roots rock, for 21 and older, with John Craigie opening. Tickets $30; enter to win free tickets at The Haul and Time machine Records in Grants Pass and the Music Coop in Ashland.

RAY JAMES BAND, 1-4 p.m. March 15, The Barn, 4697 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-450-5168. Oldies, contemporary country and western music, especially for veterans. Potluck meal before concert. Free.

KRAY VAN KIRK, 7 p.m. March 19, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Finger-style guitarist, singer-songwriter. Tickets $20.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. March 19, 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.

ARTURO VILLE CORONA, 8 p.m. March 20, Candela Dance Studio, 202 N. Redwood Highway, Suite C, Grants Pass, 541-291-7900, candeladancestudio.com. Classical guitarist performs until 9 p.m., followed by DJ music for dancing until 10:30 p.m. Tickets $10 advance online, $15 door.

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. March 21, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, 541-531-5974, jeffersonbaroque.org. Selections from Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" and Handel's "Amadigi," with chorus and vocal soloists. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors, $5 students.

MICHELLE MCAFEE, 7:30 p.m. March 28, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 S.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Americana folk songstress. Tickets $18; food and drinks for sale.

SONS OF SERENDIP, 3 p.m. April 1, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. America's Got Talent finalists perform as part of Josephine County Community Concerts. Tickets by subscription, call for availability.

Jackson County

FAREWELL ANGELINA, 7:30 p.m. March 5 Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. All-female country group. Tickets $28.

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. March 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348. Informal performance of "Deconstruction," that takes several pieces from the ensemble's current repertoire and deconstructing them. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time student, faculty, staff.

LIVE FROM LAUREL CANYON, 7:30 p.m. March 6, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Songs and stories of American folk rock, including music of The Byrds, The Doors, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, The Eagles and more. Tickets $32, $35, $38 adults, $22, $25, $28 youth.

CANTUS, 7:30 p.m. March 6, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Eight-member men's vocal ensemble explores celestial heavens, their hold on mankind and the 1969 Apollo mission. Tickets $35 and $42, $5 for full-time university students, children and Oregon Trail Card holders.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. March 7, Pioneer Hall, 73 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-488-3593. Acoustic music for players and listeners of all ages. Admission by donation.

MITCHELL CARLSTROM, 7:30 p.m. March 7, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6101, oca.sou.edu. Percussionist presents master of percussion graduate recital. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE, 7:30 p.m. March 7, 3 p.m. March 8, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000. craterian.org. Ensemble performs Mozart's "Requiem in D minor" and Schubert's "Mass in G" with orchestra, plus three works by Rogue Valley Youth Ensemble and South Medford High School Chamber Choir. Tickets $23 and $16 adults, $5 students and children.

GRIEVES AND THE HOLDUP, 8 p.m. March 8, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Hip hop, for all ages. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door,VIP packages available.

CABALLITO NEGRO & LEFT EDGE PERCUSSION, 7:30 p.m. March 13, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6101, oca.sou.edu. Performance of "the Stone Tapestry" for flute and percussion soloists with percussion quartet. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time students, faculty and staff.

TIFFANY FUNG, 7:30 p.m. March 14, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6101, oca.sou.edu. Graduate recital for master of music degree. Free.

SOU CHOIRS, 3 p.m. March 15, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6101, oca.sou.edu. SOU Concert Choir, SOU chamber Choir perform select pieces. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors. free for full-time students, faculty and staff.

G LOVE & SPECIALSAUCE, 8:30 p.m. March 17, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Hip hop blues, for all ages. Tickets $17 advance, $20 door,sold at Magic Man Fun Shop, Music Coop and jmaxproductions.net.

SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. March 19, Central Medford High School, 815 S. Oakdale, Medford, 541-324-0404. Music of the American presidency, including works by Sousa, Copland, Ronald LoPresti, conducted by Chris Pearson. Free, donations welcome.

ALEXA EHRLICH, 7 p.m. March 20, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-301-4107. Singer performs classical, rock, jazz, pop, Disney and musical theater songs, to benefit Southern Oregon Climate Action Network. Tickets $10-$20, at the door.

ANTONIO DI CRISTOFANO, 7:30 p.m. March 20, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6101, oca.sou.edu. Solo pianist performs for the Tutunov Piano Series. Tickets $25 reserved, free for SOU students.

WHISKEY MYERS WITH THE STEEL WOOL, 8 p.m. March 20, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Southern rock, for all ages. Tickets $30.

BOB HAWORTH AND JOHN HOLLIS, 1-3 p.m. March 21, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Duo share songs of Woody Guthrie, The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul and Mary and other artists of the 1950s-60s. Free.

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. March 22, First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-531-5974, jeffersonbaroque.org. Selections from Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas" and Handel's "Amadigi," with chorus and vocal soloists. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors, $5 students.

THE MODERN GENTLEMEN, 7 p.m. March 27, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Vocalists perform four-part harmony pop, rock, jazz and doo-wop. Tickets $30 and $35.

THE WEEPIES, 8 p.m. March 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Husband-and-wife duo play heartfelt folk-rock.Tickets $32, reserved.

FAURE PIANO QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. April 3, 3 p.m April 4, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Friday concert features music by Rachmaninov, Faure and Robert Schumann; Saturday is Brahms and Mussorgsky. Tickets $35 and $42, $5 for full-time university students, children and Oregon Trail Card holders.

SGT. PEPPERS LONELY BLUEGRASS BAND, 7:30 p.m. April 4, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. All-acoustic quartet covers Beatles music with innovative mosaic of bluegrass, jazz and classical sound. Tickets $32, $35, $38 adults, $22, $25, $28 youth.

Douglas County

UMPQUA SINGERS, 7 p.m. March 13, Centerstage Theatre, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4705. Winter concert. $10 general, free for students.

SOUL OF BRAZIL, 7 p.m. March 14, Centerstage Theatre, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4705. Delgani Quartet and singer clarise Assad. $10 general, free for students.

CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. March 16, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Winter concert. Free.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"WORKING (THE MUSICAL)," 7 p.m. March 6-7, March 13-14, 2 p.m March 8 and March 15, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-5710. The hopes, dreams and concerns of average working Americans. Tickets $12 general, $8 seniors and veterans, $5 students.

"REVENGE OF THE SPACE PANDAS (OR BINKY RUDICH AND THE TWO-SPEED CLOCK)," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 15, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. David Mamet play follows adventures of a boy named Binky as he travels through time and space with a girl and a sheep. Tickets $18, $15 each for groups of 10 or more; March 5 is pay-what-you-can night.

"SHREK THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. March 27-28, April 3-4, 2 p.m. March 29 and April 5, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9778. oneeleventheatrecompany.com. The story of a green ogre who falls in love with a princess. Tickets $15 adults, $12 students and seniors, $10 children 10 and younger; all seats $10 on opening night.

AUDITIONS, 6:30-9 p.m. March 30-31, Brighton Academy, 1121 N.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Script readings from "The Sunshine Boys" by Neil Simon. (Performance dates May 29-June 14 at Barnstormers Theatre.)

"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

THE HAMAZONS: IMPROVISED FILM NOIR, 8 p.m. March 6-7, 2 p.m. March 8, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek . Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. Comedy improv in the style of 1940s film noir. Tickets $15 advance, $18 door.

"SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. March 6-7, March 13-14, 2 p.m. March 8 and March 15, Crater Renaissance Academy, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, 541-494-6348. Musical based on selections from the works of Dr. Seuss, including Horton the Elephant, Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz and Mayzie La Bird. Tickets $12 general, $8 student, senior, veteran.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, March 6-Nov. 1, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2020 season opens with "A Midsummer Night's Dream," March 6-Nov. 1; ""Bring Down the House, Part I," March 6-Nov. 1"; "Bring Down the House, Part 2," March 7-Nov. 1; "The Copper Children," March 7-Oct. 31; "Peter and The Starcatcher," March 8-Nov. 1. Call for dates, times, ticket prices.

SOU STUDENT DIRECTING PROJECTS, 4 p.m. March 7, SOU Black Box Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6101, oca.sou.edu. Six short plays directed by students. Free.

"OUR TOWN," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, March 13-April 12, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, cptoregon.org. Thornton Wilder play set in a small New England town at the dawn of the 20th century. Tickets $28 adults, $25 seniors, $20 children and students; March 12 preview is $15; opening night gala includes food and beverages.

"MURDER ON FIFTH AVENUE — THE TRIAL OF ANTHONY KYLE," 6:30 p.m. March 14, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Ave., Ashland, 541-951-4151. Non-staged reading of Wolfgang Nebmaier play about the trial of a Secret Service officer who, after a shooting rampage by the President, shoots the President in self defense. Free.

"CHILDREN OF EDEN," 7:30 p.m. March 14, 3 p.m. March 15, 7:30 p.m. March 20, 3 p.m. March 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents musical from the book of Genesis exploring universal themes of family and love.Tickets $24 adults, $12 ages 22 and younger.

"A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 15, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Steven Sondheim musical explores the infinite possibilities of new romances, second chances and endless surprises. Tickets $33-$38 rush tickets $20 one hour before curtain, as available.

"STEEL MAGNOLIAS," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, 1 p.m. Sundays, through March 22, plus 8 p.m. March 11 and 18, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Louisiana women make their way over life's hurdles, finding comfort and humor in each other. Tickets $25, $36, $39.

Douglas County

ACTING SHOWCASE, 7 p.m. March 16, Centerstage Theatre, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4705. Free.

"MAMMA MIA," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 2-26, Betty Long Unruh Theater, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. Musical featuring music of ABBA, about a young woman's search for her birth father. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. March 11, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids learn about growing vegetables, companion gardening, preparing the garden for spring. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

W.I.L.D. — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. March 15, Williams, info@williamscommunityforestproject.org. Outdoor educational and recreational program for children 5-11. By donation. Contact by email to register.

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

PAWS TO READ:K9 READINGS BUDDIES, 3-4 p.m. March 9, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Children in K-3 can practice reading aloud to trained and registered therapy dogs. Free.

FLEDGLING CAMP, 11 a.m.-noon March 14, Wild Birds Unlimited, 961 Medford Center, Medford, 541-772-2107. Storytelling and games with a focus on bird habitats, for kids in grades 1-5. Free.

KID TIME CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, 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, free for members.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other Take Flight Exhibit, through May 17. Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2; admission $3 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

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

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For March: Joan Ririe at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway, Tracy Fredrickson at U.S. Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Art by Donna Walsh, through March. Open for First Friday Live,March 6 with music by David Modica, 6-9 p.m.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Abstract watercolors by Doug Iverson, through March. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. March 6, with Iverson giving demonstrations.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Paintings embracing contemporary conflicts and fantastical surrealism by Eileen Bowie, through March 27. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. March 6., with a chance to meet the artist.

THE HIVVE, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Open for First Friday Live, 6-8 p.m. March 6, with artwork by Jeffry Sully and music by No Ordinary Love, musical duo.

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.

LISTEN HERE, 234 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass. In front of the store, for First Friday Live, 6:30-9 p.m. March 6, artist Peter Sedlow displays his 1/3 life size clay replica of a bronze monument of Brady Adams, talking about the work and accepting donations to complete and place it in downtown Grants Pass.

ROGUE BARBERS, 304 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-1275. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. March 6, with acoustic folk music by Kevin Widdison, food by Gianelli's Taste of Italy and spirits by Crisdendo Distillery.

VICE BREWING COMPANY, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. Open for First Friday Live, 7-9 p.m. March 6, with ink watercolor paintings by Derek Gruen and DJ music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7481. RCC Art Department Faculty Exhibit, through May 8.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. March 6, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

ART DEMO WITH MUSIC, noon-2 p.m. March 22, Art & Soul Gallery, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Artists Jeff Fennel, Jenay Elder an Dilvia Trujillo paint and answer questions about their work while Peter Stone provides live background music. Free,

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. March 20, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

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. "Anything Goes," work by Ashland High School students Gail Schmidt, Jessica Hitchcock, Avery Sayre, through March.

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

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Work by Ashland High School student Ava Buckley, through March.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Work by Ashland High School students Azana Prout and Sierrah Kelly, through March.

ASHLAND CUSTOM FRAME, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-488-2899. Work by Ashland High School students, Ellena Schmieling, Zephyr Wise-Lee, Makenzie Hughes, through March.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Nature's Textures," watermedia paintings by Eve Margo Withrow, through March 26.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Identifying Leg Traps," images and poems by Clee Ferris and Patrick Vogel; "The Shape of Memory," work by Madeleine Farmer; "Egocide," work by Isabella Saavedra; "Stitched Nostalgia," needlework by Madeline Pallant; "Herstory: Feminist Futures," stores from the Women's Resource Center, through March 26.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "East Meets East, Part III," through March.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Ceramic sculptures by Penelope Dews, acrylic paintings by Elan Chardin Gombart, Judy Hanson Howard and Karen Staal, and woodblock prints by Millie Whipplesmith Plank, through March.

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."Sedona red Rocks," images by John Christer Peterson, through April.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Work by Rogue Gallery members, through April 17.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Two Generations," work by Northwest indigenous artists Joe Feddersen and Wendy Red Star, plus highlights from the permanent collection and masterworks on loan, through March 14. Suggested $5 admission.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Faces of the Umpqua Valley," photographic portraits of everyday people from the Umpqua Valley, "Faces of Hummingbirds," photos by Tiffany Pippin, and artwork by UVA's Galley Committee, through March 13.

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. Conceptual landscape paintings by Robert Mullenix, through March 19.

LITERARY

Josephine County

MINI BOOK GRAB, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6-7, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Fill bags with books to take home. Free.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. March 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. March 13, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems, on the theme "Friday the 13th." Free, donations welcome.

MUCH ADO ABOUT WRITING, 1-3 p.m. March 14, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Blog author Paul Handover teaches how to write and maintain a blog. Free, call in advance to reserve a spot as space is limited.

SOMETHING ABOUT POETRY, 1-3 p.m. March 21, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Seminar exploring poems on the themes of Earth and environmental science. Free, advance registration. Future sessions: June 20, birds and music; Sept. 19, history and myth; Dec. 19, storms and social justice.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. April 7, 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.

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

JESS WELLS, 7 p.m. March 5, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Straight Uphill: A Tale of Love and Chocolate" presents fifth novel. Free.

BOOK SALE, noon-4 p.m. March 6, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689. Used books, CDs, DVDs, records.

JAMES DEMEO, 3 p.m. March 7, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author presents "The Dynamic Ether of Cosmic Space: Correcting a Major Error in Modern Science." Free.

SUE DEMARINIS, noon March 9, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Local author presents and reads from her new novel, "The Station Master's Wife: A Scandalous Life Exposed." Free.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY POETRY READING, 7 p.m. March 9, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Poets Karen Austen, Tia Hatch and Diane Morely read their work on women's themes and experience. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. March 10, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group reads "Buried Giant" by Kazuko Ishiguro. Free.

ELLIE ALEXANDER, 5:30 p.m. March 12, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Bakeshop mystery series author reads from the 10th in the series, "A Cup of Holiday Fear" and from the newly released :Beyond a Reasonable Stout." Free.

RONIN DEMELE, 7 p.m. March 12, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Pacific Crest Trail: Encounters of a Wilderness Ranger" presents stories of his experiences, Free.

DENA CARTER, 2 p.m. March 14, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Author of "Loving Who You Are" presents her self-help book. Free.

KAREN AUSTEN, 7 p.m. March 16, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Three Plays for Ireland" reads from and talks about her plays inspired while living in the Emerald Isle. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. March 20, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group. Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. March 24, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group. Free.

VALERIE BROOKS, 1- a.m. March 28, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Author of "Revenge in 3 Parts" presents her noir mystery novel. Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. April 7, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Readers share about what they're reading.

FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

OREGON CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, 11 a.n.-4 p.m. March 7-8, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, oregonchocolatefestival.com. Vendors, demonstrations, workshops, tastings, awards. Tickets $20 per day, $30 for two-day pass, free for kids 8 and younger.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

RUN FOR THE LAW, 8:30 a.m. March 7, Club Northwest, 2160 N.W. Vine St., Grants Pass, 541-660-8186, securingoursafety.org. 10k run or 5k walk/run and kids' dash. Registration $15-$20 for 5k or 10k, free for kids' dash; proceeds benefit a school marshal program in the Three Rivers School District.

ROSE PRUNING DEMONSTRATION & CLINIC, 10 a.m. March 7, Memorial Rose Garden, Riverside Park, East Park Street, Grants Pass, 541-476-6613. Hands-on experience pruning roses. Free, but advance registration required.

FIRST CRUSH, 4-7 p.m. March 7, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-218-2536, firstcrushtickets.com. Showcase of wine, beer, cheese, chocolates and gourmet food. Tickets $50 advance; proceeds benefit community organizations.

WOMEN'S CAFE, 4-9 p.m. March 7, The Dome School, 9367 Takilma Road, Takilma, 541-592-3911. Art exhibit and food (4-6 p.m.), performances (6-9 p.m). Admission $8-$15, sliding scale; mature topics not suitable for young children.

SHRINE CIRCUS, 4 and 7:30 p.m. March 12, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, eventbrite.com. Aerial acts, animal attractions, performing acts, animal riding and petting area.Tickets $18 adults, $14 children, free for under 3; some online-only discounts available, including $30 family pack (for 2 adults and 3 children).

CHILI COOKOFF, 6 p.m. March 13, Takilma Community Building, 9367 Takilma Road, Takilma, 458-229-2067. chili and corn bread dinner, homemade desserts, silent auction, music by Spiritkin, to benefit Cave Junction Farmers Market and KXCJ radio. Cost for all-you-can-eat chili and cornbread $5-$20, sliding scale, no one turned away.

SHREK SWAMP PICNIC, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. March 21, Grants Pass High School Commons, 830 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, oneeleventtheatrecompany.org. Picnic lunch with games, crafts, slime photo opps with the cast of "Shrek The Musical." Tickets $20 adults, $25 children; get tickets at Chesi Jo's Baby Boutique.

SWAP & SHOP AUCTION, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 28, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 714-614-2890. Vendors with radio control planes, drones, helicopters, cars, models, trains, boats, plus estate auction (10 a.m.) and consignment auction (11 a.m.) Admission $3.

VETERANS BREAKFAST, 7-9 a.m. April 2, Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-8230. Meal and program for veterans of all eras. Meal is $11, program is free.

SPRING CLOTHING FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 4, Evergreen Bank's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-476-3877. Women's and men's clothing and accessories, shoes, purses, formalwear and jewelry, to benefit the Women's Crisis Support Team.

Jackson County

MONSTER X, 7:30 p.m. March 6, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. March 7, 2 p.m. March 6, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Monster trucks in racing, wheelies contests, freestyle action. Tickets $10-$30.

SECRETS AND MYSTERIES OF THE BEEKMAN BANK, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. March 7, Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St. Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, info@historicjacksonville.org. Evening lantern light tours of historic 19th century bank $5, advance reservations.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon March 11, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "Selections From 'As It Was,' Celebrating Women's History Month," third in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

A DAY OF WOMEN'S HISTORY, noon-4 p.m. March 15, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Celebration of the centennial of women's suffrage, with information on the Rogue Valley women's movement, stories from the 1970s and 1980s and why pronouns matter. Free.

ENTREPRENEUR EXPO, noon-4 p.m. March 21, Inn at the Commons, 200 N. Riverside Drive, Medford, wesoweb.org. Trade show with information about dozens of Rogue Valley businesses, with scavenger hunt and prize drawings. Admission is free.

1932 LIVING HISTORY, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. March 28, Beekman House, 470 E. California St. Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, info@historicjacksonville.org. One-hour guided tours of historic home, with information about Depression-era Jacksonville. $8 adults, $5 seniors and students.

Douglas County

ROUGH STOCK RODEO, 7-9:30 p.m. March 7, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-895-5335. Admission $13 advance, $15 door, free for 5 and younger.

GREATEST OF THE GRAPE, 7 p.m. March 21, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, umpquavalleywineries.org. Semi-formal fine winer and food pairing event, with live music, silent auction. Tickets $90 general, $125 VIP with early 6 p.m. entrance.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. The Koz, through March 8; Steve Benavides & Haywire, March 11-15; Midget Wrestling Warriors, March 14; Hank Shreve band, March 18-22; Eddy Ross Band, March 25-29; Rick Springfield, March 28, Larry The Cable Guy, April 18; Tattoo Expo, April 24, CageSport 62, May 9; RV Resort Rally, May 22; Boz Scaggs, May 23; karaoke, Mondays and Tuesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Air Supply, March 7; Criss Angel, March 20; Wine & Spirits Fair, April 4; The Pointer Sisters, April 25; Ken Jeong, May 16; Roll the Dice Car Show, June 20; Tower of Power, Aug. 1; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Blues Traveler, March 6-7; Comedy on the Coast, March 20-21; Chris Janson, April 17-18; Comedy on the Coast, April 24-25; Rodney Carrington, May 29-30; Happy Together Tour, with The Turtles, Chuck Negron, The Association, Mark Lindsey, the Vogues and the Cowsills, July 10-11; Travis Tritt, July 31-Aug. 1; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Heartbeat City, Cars tribute, March 28; BBQ Blues & Brews, May 23-24; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Community Career Fair, March 5.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Jinx, March 20-21; Spring Fling Car Show, May 23.