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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Sept. 9, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Thursdays, live music, barbecue, 5 p.m., $5; Saturdays, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays karaoke, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Thursdays, Austin Crisel, country, 9 p.m.-midnight; Mondays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, bingo, 7 p.m., no cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, Krank it Up Karaoke, 6 p.m.; Saturdays, Tim and Dennis Mitchell, soft rock, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Tuesday through Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4-11 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Sept. 9. Dos Tacos, stoner rock, and The Pandora Band, fell-good rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Sept. 10, The Reverberays, surf rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Sept. 15, Girls' Night Out the Show, male revue, 7-11 p.m., $21.95 advance at eventbrite.com, with special packages available.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Sept. 9, Phil King, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Sept. 8, Nick Spurgeon, acoustic variety, with guest comedian Justin Talbot, 10 p.m.-midnight; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Sept. 11, Yoga Sunday, 10:45 a.m., $20, includes a beverage, advance reservations; Sept. 20 Harry Potter trivia, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Sept. 8, Comedy Night, with Mark Yaffee and Myk Powell, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only; Saturdays, Jay Barley, folk, Americana, easy listening, 6-9 p.m; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Sept. 9-10, Comedy Night, with Mark Yaffee and Myk Powell, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. Sept. 9, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Sept. 9, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m, no cover

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Sept. 8-9, Wind Fields, variety, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday; Sept. 10, Cover 3, adult contemporary, Motown, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 15, Watson House, acoustic duo, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Joel Tefteller and Kenny The Wingman, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Sept. 8, Paul Turnipseed and Jeff Addicott, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., upstairs; Sept. 9, Modern Prometheus Jazz Company, cool jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., upstairs; Sept. 15, Robbie Dacosta & Tom Stamper, rockabilly, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., on the patio. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. Thursdays, trivia, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, live music 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Sept. 9-10, Comedy Club, with opener Brendan Gay and headliner Joe Hill, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Sept. 8, Dennis Konecny and Ryan Johnson, new country, rockabilly, blues, classic rock, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m., call ahead to reserve. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Sept. 11, live music, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.

FRY FAMILY FARM, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154. Sept. 16, Sean Hayes, R&B-inflected folk, 7-10 p.m., $30 advance at eventbrite.com, $35 door; Sept. 17, King Roy Wing, Americana, bluegrass, folk, 5-9 p.m., $35 adults,free for kids, tickets at rvfarm2school.org; Oct. 1, The Rogue Suspects and The Girls, rock, blues, soul, Motown, 4-8 p.m., $35, free for kids, tickets at rvfarm2school.org.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Sept. 8, Beauty & The Bass, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 9, The Gist, classic rock, pop, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 10, Ring of Trees, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 14, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 15, Latin Night, 6-10 p.m., lesson (6 p.m.) and social dance (6:30 p.m.), $10-$15 door, text 541-630-4745 or contact saralenodanceco@gmail.com. No cover, unless noted.

THE GROTTO PIZZERIA, 302 E. Main St., Talent, 541-535-3813. Sept. 8, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, soul, R&B, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Tuesdays, trivia, 5:30 p.m. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Sept. 9, live music, 8-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sept. 10, Eric Leadbetter, rock, blues, 6-9 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Sept. 8, Nightbird Casino, experimental rock, and Erth, indie rock, 8-11 p.m.; Sept. 9. J Meast, rap from Oakland, 8 p.m.; Sept. 10, Tuffshed and John Johns, BOPL and Theawave, eclectic space-age beats and funk, 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam. 8-11 p.m. No cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Sept. 10. Keith Little and Friends, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Sept. 8, Reptaliens, synth-pop, with Blood Jacuzzi and Casey and the Cutoffs, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sept. 16, King Youngblood, alt rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Sept. 17, Paraffin Dove, alt rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Sept. 11, Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, reggae, Latin, funk, 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Wednesdays Bike Night, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Sept. 10, 2016 The Band, 9-11 p.m.; Sept,. 11, Shine On, Grateful Dead, Americana, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. Sept. 22, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7 p.m., $10; Oct. 23, Hot Copper Kettle, Americana, bluegrass, folk, 1-4 p.m.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Sept. 8, Jon Langston, acoustic country, with Highway Bound opening, 8 p.m., $20 advance at universe.com, $25 door, VIP package available; Sept. 17, William Clark Green, country rock, 8-11 p.m., $15 at universe.com; Sept. 30, Chancey Williams, neo-traditional country, 7 p.m., $10, at universe.com.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 515 Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville, 541-842-8416. Sept. 8, trivia, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 9, Gary Margason, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 10, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 15, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Sept. 9, Terry Robb, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Sept. 11, Reb and The Good News, world beat, funk, folk from Portland, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Sept. 16, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, 8 p.m.-midnight, steel pan instrumental, $20; Sept. 17, Blu Egyptian, original rock, funk, Latin, reggae, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Sept. 11, Bekkah McAlvage, original, traditional, rootsy folk, 5-7 p.m.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Sept. 9, Brass Alibi, classic rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Sept. 11, jam session on the patio, 2-6 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Sept. 10, 25th Anniversary Bash, with The Fret Drifters, with Erika Flockoi, acoustic variety, plus games and food trucks, 5-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, cornhole night, 6 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Sept. 14, Dave Hampton & Robbie Dacosta, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Sundays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sept. 11, American Contraband, rock, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Sept. 10, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 400 Brown Road, O'Brien, 541-596-2818. Sept. 11, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m., held at a private lakeside venue; Sept. 17, Grape Stomp, with music by Saucy, rock, pop, funk, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Sept. 16, Wine Down, with The Pompous Beggars, semi-country from Arizona, with Laura Hamlin and Paul Mastin, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Sept. 9, Steve Keim, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m.No cover.


Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Sept. 9, Lil Sumpins, acoustic country, folk, light rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

AWEN WINECRAFT, 240 E. California St., Jacksonville. 541-702-2164. Sept. 9, Sip & paint Pottery,3-7 p.m., $40-$70 at eventbrite.com; Sept. 18, Sip & Paint gnomes, 2-5 p.m., $40-$70 at eventbrite.com.

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Sept. 16, Zumba & Flight Beach Night, with games, The Rushmore Society, food truck, 6-8 p.m., $25, reservations required; Sept. 23, The Rogue Suspects, Latin Dance Tour, 6-9 p.m., $15-$20, tickets on sale Sept. 12.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Sept. 8, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 9, Gypsy Rogue, gypsy jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 10, Stolen Moments, jazz, swing, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 11, Eric Leadbetter, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 14, Jon Galfano, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 15, Danielle Kelly Trio, jazz, blues, R&B, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Sept. 9, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 10, Shae & Jenni, rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 11, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Sept. 9, Allison Scull & Victor Martin, jazz, blues, folk, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 14, live music, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Sept. 9, Soul Revue, vintage and neo soul, blues, R&B, 5-8 p.m., $10-$15; Sept. 11, Band of Brothers, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Sept. 8, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 9, The Reverberays, surf rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 15, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Sept. 11, Sarah Dion Brooks, variety, 1-4 p.m., no cover.

ELIANA WINES, 158 Gaerky Creek Road, Ashland, 541-690-4350. Sept. 9, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 5-7:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Sept. 8, Flamenco Pacifico, Spanish music and dance with six musicians and two dancers, 7-9 p.m., $25-$40; Sept. 29, Gonzalo Bergara Quintet, hot club gypsy jazz, 7-9 p.m, $30 advance.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Sept. 9, Lane Norberg, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 14, Daniel Nickels, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Sept. 10, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-6 p.m., no cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Sept. 9, Latin Night Dance Party, 6:30-9:30 p.m., dance lesson (6:45 p.m.), Latin dance music by Salsa Brava (7-9:30 p.m.), $15 at the door; Sept. 11, live music, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 15, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Sept. 9, live music, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 11, live music, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Sept. 9, Rambling Bear, folk, blues, jazz, bluegrass, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 10, Charles Guy, flamenco, Latin, 4-6 p.m.; Sept. 11, Danielle Kelly, soul, R&B, 1-3 p.m.; Sept. 11, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Sept. 8, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., $40-$70, reservations; Sept. 9, Mercy, R&B, blues, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Sept. 10-11, Fall Wine Club Release Party, 2-6 p.m., reservations; Sept. 13, Family Night, with games and treats, 4-7 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Sept. 9. Steve Shine, Americana, rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 10, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and neo soul, 6-8 p.m., $10; Sept. 14, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Sept. 10, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Sept. 9, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Sept. 11, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6401. Masterworks 1: Onward & Upward program features guest clarinetist Anthony McGill performing "From the Mountaintop" by Richard Danielpour, plus works by Schubert and Strauss. Tickets $28, $38, $43, $48, $58.

ILYA YAKUSHEV & THOMAS MESA, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Piano and cello soloists open the Josephine County Community Concert season. Season tickets (five concerts) are $75 adults, $10 students; call for single ticket availability.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 15, 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.

RUPERT WATES, 7 p.m. Sept. 22, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Singer songwriter. $20.

OVERTIME, 8 p.m. Oct. 1, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Country-rock rap, with The Blue Collar Soldiers Band, and openers Austin Martin, Jonezen and Keyboy. Tickets $25 general, $100 VIP with meet-and-greet.

JUDY COLLINS, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Folk-pop. Tickets $34.50, $49.50, $69.50.


Jackson County

BLUES TRAVELER, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Blues rock, with pre-concert music by Leadbetter Band at 6 p.m. Sold out.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave,., Ashland, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6401. Masterworks 1: Onward & Upward program features guest clarinetist Anthony McGill performing "From the Mountaintop" by Richard Danielpour, plus works by Schubert and Strauss. Tickets $28, $38, $43, $48, $58.

MARIEE SIOU, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 10, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Neo-folk, indoors or outdoors depending on weather. $25 advance, $30 door.

CELEBRATING BILLY JOEL, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. A tribute to America's Piano Man, with pre-concert music by The Giantess at 6 p.m. $49 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child lawn.

STONE IN LOVE, 8 p.m. Sept. 16, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Journey tribute band. Tickets or free with admission to the Southern Oregon Brewfest.

COLE SWINDELL, 7 p.m. Sept. 18, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270,

attheexpo.com. Country. $40 general lawn seats, $70-$75 reserved.

THURSDAY MUSIC SHOWCASE, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursdays starting Sept. 22, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Free music recitals, in person and livestream

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Maria Jose Souza Guedes and Luis Meireles perform sonatas from Bach, Beethoven, Reinecke and Brahms of flute and piano. Tickets $25 in person, $20 per household for livestream.

JOSEPH MURRAY, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Saxophonist performs a variety of music. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for SOU students, faculty and staff.

BIG RICHARD, 7-10 p.m. Sept. 28, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek, talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Neo-acoustic quartet from Colorado. Tickets $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door.

LIAISONS: RE-IMAGING SONDHEIM FROM THE PIANO, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 29, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Anthony de mare performs the music of Stephen Sondheim reimagined by composers from across the musical spectrum. Tickets $30 general $25 seniors, $5 students, VIP seating and reception $75.

CHARLIE CROCKETT & THE BLUE DRIFTERS, 8 p.m. Sept. 29, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Blues. $32 advance, at ticketleap.com and at he Music Coop in Ashland.

EROICA PIANO TRIO, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Three women perform works by Vivaldi, Beethoven, Hailstorrk and Schubert on violin, cello and piano. Tickets $36, $45 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 1, Phoenix Grange, 209 N. Main St., Phoenix, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

OSF GREEN SHOW, 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, through Oct. 1, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland. Outdoor performances of music, dance, comedy, and more. Free.


Northern California

REDWOOD COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL, Sept. 29-Oct. 2, eight venues in Eureka, Calif., rcmfest.org. Roots music festival features more than 40 bands perform on eight stages over four days.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

— OPENING POSTPONED — "RADIUM GIRLS," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 16-25, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. In 1926, a luminous watch dial painter fights for her day in court as she and others fall ill with a mysterious disease. Tickets $18.

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 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.


Jackson County

THE HAMAZONS: "IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE," 8 p.m. Sept. 9-10, 3 p.m. Sept. 11, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. Full-length improvised play in Shakespeare's style. $15 advance, $18 door.

"SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE FINAL PROBLEM," 1 and 8 p.m., various dates, Sept. 15-Nov. 6, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Holmes and Watson go head to head with Professor Moriarty. $29, $39, $43.

JEFF DUNHAM: SERIOUSLY, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Comedy. $50 general lawn seats, $90-$120 reserved.

"ADA AND THE ENGINE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 18, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. The story of a groundbreaking woman of science whose work formed the foundation for computer science. Tickets $35 adults, $28 students and seniors.

"REVENGE SONG," 8 p.m., various dates, through Oct. 14, Elizabethan Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A musical story about a queer 17th-century rile-breaking, sword-fighting, opera-singing transgressor of boundaries. Tickets $35-$85.

"THE TEMPEST," 8 p.m., various dates, through Oct. 15, Elizabethan Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A banished man uses magic to get revenge on those who wronged him. Tickets $35-$85.

"KING JOHN," 1:30 and 8 p.m. various days , through Oct. 29, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A corrupt monarch faces an unruly court and fights to hold onto the crown at all costs; staged with all-female and non-binary cast. Tickets $35-$75.

"CONFEDERATES," 1:30 and 8 p.m. various days, through Oct. 29, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. An enslaved woman turned Union spy and a brilliant professor in a modern-day private university face similar struggles though living a century apart. Tickets $35-$75.

"ONCE ON THIS ISLAND," 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., various dates, through Oct. 30, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A young Caribbean girl is rescued from a monstrous storm by four gods, in this story of Black joy and sorrow, the aftermath of colonization and isolation, the triumph of love. Tickets $35-$75.


Douglas County

OPEN MIC NIGHT, 6 p.m. Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 24, Dec. 22, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Talent show for all ages. Admission $5.

"ENCOUNTER AT HEAVENLY GULCH," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 22-Oct. 9, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Bus passengers stranded in the Arizona desert start a new journey of self discovery. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

BILINGUAL STORYTIME, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Elementary school children and their families read stories and do an art project. Free.

SPROUT A READER, 10:30-11 a.m., Sept. 15, Grants Pass branch

Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Free storytime kit and early literacy tips for parents and caregivers of children 5 and younger. Free. registration required.

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: FALL ON THE FARM, 11 a.m.-noon Sept. 24, Music4Kids Music Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 1-7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $29 per child, $10 each additional sibling, advance reservations online.

K9 READING BUDDIES, 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Children 10 and younger read out loud to trained therapy dogs. Free.

WEEKLY STORYTIME, 11 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Williams Library, 20695 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-7020. Themed stories and crafts, Free.


Jackson County

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $8-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

SATURDAY STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble. 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Stories and an activity. Free.


ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Acrylic paintings by Don Jader, through September, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. The art of Susan Burnes and Janet Higgins, through Sept. 23.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Chaos & Order," work by gallery artists, through Oct. 1.


Jackson County

JACKSONVILLE ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Sept. 10, Jacksonville. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-897-0842, 541-423-5122. Watercolor on yupo paper with DeAnna St. Martin. Free.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, ongoing.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. Bronze sculptures of birds by Stefan Savides, through September.

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

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Members Show, through September.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Artwork paying homage to jazz music and jazz musicians by Mabrie Ormes, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 16.

ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Painting, sculpture and mixed media by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Nicole Wasgatt, Corey Kahn, Inger Jorgensen and Jay Gordon, ongoing.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Work by about 30 artists, including sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering and felting, collage, painting, printing, stenciling, beading and assemblage pieces.

GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "The Female of the Species," work by more than 20 female artists, through September.

GAMBREL GALLERY, 1980 E. Main St., Ashland. Work by contemporary artists, ongoing.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Vibrant and explorative paintings by Randall David Tipton and inventive sculptures by John and Robin Gumaelius, through Sept. 10.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

HUMAN ARTS COLLECTIVE, 17 N. Main St., Ashland (second floor), 541-708-1995, human-arts-collective.com. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

JOHN PUGH STUDIO, 255 Helman St., #1, Ashland, 408-835-4341.Trompe 'L Oeil Murals by John Pugh, open by appointment.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Pacific Northwest Review," artwork by Paula Fong, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 7.

OAK LEAF GALLERY, 247 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-5756. "Ballet to Hip Hop," drawings by Leif Trygg that capture dancers' movements and style, through September.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Nature's Tapestry," paintings by Linda Boutacoff, Pam Haunschild and Eve Margo Withrow, through Sept. 23; "Sight Lines," acrylic paintings and mixed media sculpture by Anne Stagg, through Oct. 14, reception 5:30-8 p.m. Sept. 16.


Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Umpqua Plein Air," landscapes and outdoor scenes painted on site by local artists, through Oct. 28.


LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 9, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry; the optional theme is "Neighbors." Free, donations welcome.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 13, Grants Pass restaurant, picbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB, 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Book discussion group reads "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 13, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-218-5330, 541-479-5948. (use door between the cleaners and the church). Writers share samples of their latest writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Oct. 4, Ben Bones Room, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.


Jackson County

AUTHOR TALK: ERIC ALAN, 7 p.m Sept. 8, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Grateful by Nature," with music by Heather Hutton. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: CAROLINE LION, 7 p.m Sept. 12, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Reading Shakespeare in Jewish Theological Frameworks: Shylock Beyond the Holocaust." Free.

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group. Free, via Zoom. Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 16, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "A Visit From the Good Squad" by Jennifer Egan. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: PAUL FATTIG, noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346, libraryc.org/jcls. Author of "The Mouse That Soared: Life and Times of the Legendary Siskiyou Smokejumper Base." Free.

AUTHOR TALK: CAROLYN BIRRELL, 7 p.m Sept. 17, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Walking With Fay: My Mother's Uncharted Path into Dementia." Free.

AUTHOR TALK: SIMON WINCHESTER, 11 a.m., Sept. 20, online through Jackson County Library Services, libraryc.org/jcls. Author of "The Professor and the Madman," "Pacific," "The Perfectionists" and "Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World." Free.

THE GREAT OUTDOOR BOOK CLUB, 2-3:30 p.m. Sept. 21, North Mountain Nature Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book group focuses on nature, shares nature-inspired poetry. Free.

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK BARN SALE, noon-4 p.m. Oct. 1, Ruch Library, 7919 Highway 238, Ruch, 541-899, 7438. Shop for new or gently used books, CDs, movies.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 4, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.


FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

ROGUE BROADBAND BREWFEST, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 16, noon-7 p.m. Sept. 17-18, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. More than 70 microbrews from the Pacific Northwest and the State of Jefferson to sample, with food trucks and entertainment. Admission $20 for souvenir cup and six taste, $25 for cup and 12 tastes, $5 for six extra taste. Admission to Friday's fest comes with free admission to Stone in Love (Journey tribute) concert.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

YOUTH MARKETPLACE, 4-8 p.m. Fridays, Club Northwest lower parking lot, 2160 N.W. Vine St., Grants Pass, 541-955-2582. Kids 8-18 sell their goods and services.

GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 9 Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-936-2089, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "National Lampoon's Animal House." Doors, games and concessions open at 7:30 p.m., film at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $10 singles, $15 classic cars, $20 for one vehicle with up to eight people.

POTTSVILLE POWWOW RED HAWK MEMORIAL, 10 a.m.-sunset, Sept. 10, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0126. Native gathering with dancing, drumming, arts and crafts, vendors and food. Free admission.

CAVEMAN COIN AND STAMP SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 11, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Exhibits of coins, currency, tokens and stamps, sponsored by the Caveman Coin Club. Free admission.

MOTHER-DAUGHTER PAJAMA PARTY, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 16, YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001 Games, dessert, painting fingernails, art project, scavenger hunt, glow-in-the-dark dance party, keepsake photo. $30-$40 per couple, $10 each additional girl.

RAT ROD RUKKUS, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 17, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Way, Merlin, 541-450-4429. Display of custom, unique, modified vehicles, pin-up and beard contests, hula hoop, cornhole, food vendors, music by Jet Harris. Admission free.

GOODBYE SUMMER, HELLO FALL POP-UP SHOPS, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 17, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Vendors sell a variety of goods. Free admission.

WELCOME BABY! COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 17, Grants Pass High School, 830 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-8363, 541-774-8095. Information about infant CPR, parenting classes and support groups, pediatric services, breast-feeding, demonstrations, photo booth, food trucks. Admission is free.

FASHION SHOW FUNDRAISER, Sept. 17, Grants Pass Golf Club, 230 Espy Road, Grants Pass, 541-474-0169. Show of clothing and accessories from six privately owned boutiques in Grants Pass. Tickets $25, to benefit high school scholarships awarded by the Josephine County Republican Women; no-host dinner and bar are extra. Seating limited, reservations required.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 24, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.


Jackson County

BUILDERS GOLF RODEO, 8:30 a.m. Sept. 9, Eagle Point Golf Club, Eagle Point, 541-773-2872, buildso.com. Four-person scramble, with shotgun start, breakfast and lunch, swag prizes. Contact to register.

HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOURS, 7, 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. Sept. 9, 6, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45 and 7 p.m. Oct. 14-15, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. One-hour walks to explore the town's historic buildings and restless ghosts. $10 per person, advance reservations required.

PATRIOT'S RUN, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 10, Moose Lodge, 9713 Old Stage Road, Gold Hill, 541-761-1379. Car and motorcycle poker run to benefit high school scholarship fund, $15 per rider or $20 for rider and passenger, $5 for second hand; starts with breakfast (9-11 a.m., $5) followed by barbecue, silent auction, prize drawings, raffle and live music by Mercy (2 p.m.)

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Sept. 10, Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Art projects, art scavenger hunt for families; children must be accompanied by an adult; free, materials provided, advance registration.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 16, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers., food trucks. Free.

VICTORIAN DAYS, noon-3 p.m. Sept. 17-18, Beekman House Museum, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Tours begin every 20 minutes focusing on 19th-century life. Admission $10, advance reservations required.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Saucy, through Sept. 11; Tacotopia, Tequila and Music Festival, Sept. 10; The Brothers Reed, Sept. 14-15, Sept. 18; Chris Janson, Sept. 16; California Country, Sept. 16-17; Fall Classic Rodeo, Sept. 17-18; Gilbert Bonilla, Sept. 21-22, Sept. 25; DJ Renz, Sept. 23-24; The Ashes, Sept. 28-Oct. 2; Thunder From Down Under. Oct. 1; Rodney Carrington, Nov. 19; live music in the courtyard, Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 1.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Marie Osmond, Sept. 9-10; UFC 279, Sept. 10; Home & Garden Show, Sept. 24-25; King of the Cage "Split Second," Oct. 1; Air Supply. Oct. 7-8; Bill Engvall, Nov. 4-5; LeAnn Rimes — Joy: The Holiday Tour, Dec. 16-17; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Salmon Celebration, Sept. 10; UFC 279, Sept. 10.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.


Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Steve Berg, Sept. 9-10; Jesse Meade, Sept. 16-17; Canaan Smith, Sept. 17; Highway Bound, Sept. 23-24; Comedy Bingo, Sept. 24.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777.

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


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