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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Pandora Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke and DJ, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

BRUNO'S CAVERN, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-229-4753. March 18, Digital Deviation, DJs, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5; March 24, Broadway Phil & The Shouters, blues, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5; March 26, That 1 Guy, songwriter, magician,8 p.m.-midnight, $15; March 27, Toubab Krewe, international country music, 8 p.m.-midnight, $18; Thursdays, Teen Night with all-ages karaoke, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, all-ages game night, 3 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m,, no cover. Tickets at ticketweb.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 Southwest G Street, Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Lion, 9 p.m-midnight. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Tuesdays, open mic comedy, 8:30 p.m.; No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Fridays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m., Wednesdays, karaoke, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

DIS 'BAR N GRILL, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

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

FOOD STUDIO, 226 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0420. Thursdays, Larry Cavalier, jazz piano, vocals, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. March 17, Beyond the Rogue, traditional Celtic music quintet, noon-2 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

LOST CAMP BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. March 18, Moonbow, folk rock jam band, 8-11 p.m., $5.

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. March 16, Slaphappy Comedy, with Nic Lanier, Diana Ramsey, Ryan Ahern, 9-11 p.m., $5; March 17, The Rogue Underground, rock, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, $7 advance at brownpapertickets, $10 door; March 18, Dos Tacos, stoner rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; June 3, The World Famous Girls Night Out, hunks, 8-11 p.m., $14.95-$24.95, eventbrite.com.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. March 16, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. March 17, Anywyn and George Leverett, Celtic and Irish music, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. March 17, St. Paddy's Day celebration, noon, with Jefferson Pipe Band, 3 and 7 p.m., plus kids scavenger hunt; March 19, Yoga Sunday, 10:45-11:45 a.m., $20, includes beverage. March 22, Highway Bound Duo, country, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. March 16, acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m., no cover; March 17, The Jefferson Pipe Band, bagpipe music, 5:30 p.m., Chad Sweeley, 6 p.m.; March 22, Star Wars trivia, 6:30 p.m., $10; March 23, Mike Brons, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.


Jackson County

APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. April 1, open mic with Bobbie Anne, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. March 16, Keith Barney, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; March 17, Rogue Suspects Family, rock, funk, 7-10 p.m.; March 18, Daniel Nickels Band, pop, country, blues, 7-10 p.m.; March 23, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Thursdays, karaoke for all ages, 8:30-11 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. March 17, The Sean Chon Trio, festive music for St. Patrick's Day, 6-8 p.m, $10.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-11 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 SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. March 17-18, Comedy Club, with opener Alfonso Ochoa and headliner Simon Kaufman, 8-10 p.m., $15.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. March 24, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GATHER CAFE BISTRO BAR, 200 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-897-0763. March 29, Wildheart Music with Carla Bauer, light rock, pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. March 16, Retro Rodney, music of the 1950s, '60s, '70s, 7-10 p.m., no cover; March 17, Flat Patty, hard rock, with raffles, costumes, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5 March 18, Hog Wild, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; March 22, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m., no cover; March 23, Hunks, The Show, 8 p.m.,$19.95-$39.95, at eventbrite.com; March 30, Shybo, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m., no cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Mondays, ping pong, 3:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 5-7 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m.

GYPSY BLUES BAR, 111 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-770-1212; March 26, Blacklight Glow karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. March 17, St. Patrick's Day Party, with music, games, prizes, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic comedy, 7 p.m. sign-up, 8 p.m. show; Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. March 16, Bring Your Own Paint Art Night, 8 p.m., $5; March 18, Sub Sequent, with Chillin Spree, Late Bloomer, Rukus Beats, Dick Depurr, 9 p.m., $7; March 21, Koffin Kats, Crazy & The Brains, The John Dough Boys, 9 p.m.-midnight, $20 at brownpapertickets; March 22, Evan Symons and Bpol, 8:30 p.m., no cover; May 22, Escape From the Zoom Doom Scroll, John Dough Boys, Thunderchud, 8 p.m., $20 at brownpapertickets.com; Tuesdays, open mic and jam. 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. March 18, Justin Gordon & The Holy Mackerels, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; March 22, '50s Cowboy Jam, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; March 25, Will Solomon & Friends, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. March 16, Chris Baron, acoustic funky folk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; March 17, Irie St. Patrick's Day with Neil Mangicaro & Roots Work Band, reggae, roots, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; March 23, North By North, garage rock duo, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. March 21, Cocktails for a Cause, for Siskiyou Mountain Club, 5 p.m.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. March 17, 2016 Band, 9-10:30 p.m.; March 21, Brad & Josh, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. April 16, Demun Jones with Sam Grow, country, 7 p.m., $20, with VIP meet-and-greets available; April 22, Moonshine Bandits, country hip hop, 8 p.m., tickets $28; May 3, Corey Kent, country, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door; Aug. 4, Chayce Beckham, country, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door. Tickets at universe.com.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. March 18, Sweet N Juicy, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; March 23, True Loves, funk, soul, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; March 24, Spunj, psychedelic groove jam, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; March 25, Yak Attack, electronic power trio from Portland, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; March 29, The Trials of Cato, Celtic fusion, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. March 19, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. March 22, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, jam session, 2-6 p.m., on the patio. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. March 17, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

THE VINTAGE COFFEE HOUSE & SAKE BAR, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. March 17, to be announced; March 18, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Fridays, and Saturdays, DJ with karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. March 19, Jim Quinby, 5-6:45 p.m.; March 22, Steve Shine, Grateful Dead Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 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. March 19, Mike Brons, soft rock, easy listening, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. May 14, Mother's Day Dinner, reservations required.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. March 18, David Pinsky, blues, 1-4 p.m.; March 19, Conrad Rogue, classic Americana, 1-4 p.m.; March 31, Wine Down, music by Martin Gerschwitz, rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. March 17, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. March 22, jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. March 16, Tim Church, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; March 17, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m; March 18, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic blues, rock, jazz, 5-7 p.m. ; March 19, Rod Petrone, Brazilian, Latin American, French, tango, 5-7 p.m.; March 22, Ann Kelly Duo, pop, jazz, blues, 5-7 p.m.; March 23, March Charles Hill, roc, country, 5-7 p.m.; March 28, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. March 18-19, Founders Weekend, with syrah specials served with chocolate and apple pie, noon-5 p.m.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. March 17, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. March 17, Paul Turnipseed, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. March 18, John Ivey, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. March 18, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; March 19, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. March 17, The Rogue Suspects Soul Revue, soul, R&B, Motown, 6:30 p.m., $20 advance online, $25 door.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. March 16, Arkins, Bigley & Coulter, Irish music, dance, song, 7-9 p.m., $30 with reservations at cagefreeconcerts.com, $32 door; "Keely & Du," March 17-19 and March 24, ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org; March 18, Peter Anastos & Iter, CD release, jazz, 7-9 p.m. $25 admission only, $35 with CD; March 28, Steve Smith and Vital Information, jazz, 7-9 p.m., sold out; April 29, Opa, Greek music and food, 6-9 p.m., $60.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. March 19, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 2-4 p.m.; March 26, Micah McCaw, variety, 2-4 p.m.; Thursdays, Sip'N'Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., $22.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. March 18, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m; March 19, Michaela Skye and Albert Lee, rock, blues, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. March 19, Ann Kelly, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; March 23. Witchy Night, tarot reading, chakra reading, drum session, live music, 5-8 p.m.; March 26, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. March 17, Carla Bauer, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; March 19, Sterling Vintage Jazz Duo, jazz, swing, R&B, soul, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. March 17, TC & The Reactions, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m.; March 19, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 4-6 p.m.; March 24, trivia, 6-8 p.m., free, reservations required; March 26, Shine On, Grateful Dead, Americana, 4-6 p.m.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. March 17, Jones, variety, 5:30-7:30 -p.m.; March 18, Steve Hopkins & A Band of Brothers, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; March 22, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $7.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. March 17, Comedy Night, with St. Patrick's Day dinner, 6-8 p.m., $30, reservations; March 18, Matt Spurlock, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover; March 24, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, blues, pop, jazz, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. March 17, Sterling Vintage Jazz, jazz, swing, R&B, 5-7 p.m. No cove.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468.

WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. May 14, Sasha Rose, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m, suggested $10 donation.


MUSIC

Josephine County

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. March 16, 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.

RCC CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. March 16, Rogue Auditorium, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-956-7054. Program of "March Melodies" includes works by Sheldon, JS Bach, Swearingen. Huckeby, a Rodgers and Hammerstein medley and marches by Barnes and Fillmore. Free.

HELL'S BELLES, 8 p.m. March 18, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. All-female AC/DC tribute band. Tickets $25.

COLOSO AND THE COLLECTION OF LONE SOULJAHS, 8 p.m. March 31, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Island style reggaefrom Vancourver, Washington. Tickets $20 at hivve.live.

ELTON DAN & THE ROCKET BAND, 8 p.m. April 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Elton John tribute. Tickets $20, $35, $55, VIP $60.

THE KINGSTON TRIO, 8 p.m. April 22, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Classic folk music. Tickets $48, $58, $73.

PIGS ON THE WING, 8 p.m. April 29, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Pink Floyd tribute band showcases a full performance of "The Dark Side of the Moon," with immersive visual experience. Tickets $28 advance, $33 door.


Jackson County

MUSIC OPEN MIC, 8-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Open to all ages; sign up between 7-8 p.m. No cover.

RCC CHAMBER MUSIC ENSEMBLE, 7 p.m. March 16, RCC/SOU Higher Education Center, Eighth and Bartlett streets, Medford, 541-956-7054. Ensemble performs works by Bach, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and others. Free, bring nonperishable food and cash donations for the RCC food pantry.

MASTER OF MUSIC RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. March 17, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Isaiah Spratt performs first graduate piano recital. Free, in person and livestream.

JACKSONVILLE ART & MUSIC SHOWCASE. noon-9 p.m. March 18, Old City Hall, Main St., Jacksonville, jvilleartandmusic.com, jacksonvilleoregon.org. Four sets of 90-minute acoustic music duos: Phil Reed & Matt Jolliff, Danielle Kelly & Reilly Owen, Jeff Kloetzel & Shae Celine, Adam Gabriel & Aaron Reed. Tickets $20 per set; get them online.

MASTER OF MUSIC RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. March 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Yan Shu Joseph Wong performs first graduate piano recital. Free, in person and livestream.

SOU CHAMBER CHOIR, 3 p.m. March 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Winter concert, "Changing Patterns." Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free to SOU students, faculty and staff; free livestream.

SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. March 22, Morth Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, socband.org. Band highlights music loved by conductors and band students, including original compositions for wind band to popular orchestral works. Admission free, donations accepted.

SWAY WILD, 7-10 p.m. March 23, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie rock, folk pop, with guest Will Solomon. Tickets $25; bring your own beverages.

ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE, 7:30 p.m. March 25, 3 p.m. March 26, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Spring Masterworks concert features Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem with professional Rogue Valley soloists. Tickets $35 general, $15 youth and students.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. March 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Josu De Solaun performs. Tickets $25 in person, $20 per household for livestream.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY; ARVO PART'S "PASSIO," 3 p.m. April 1, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-708-6401, rvsymphony.org. A dramatic retelling of St. John's Passion story, featuring two vocal soloists, a vocal quartet chorus and small instrumental ensemble. Tickets $33.

JEFFERSON STATE CHORAL COALITION, 7:30 p.m. April 1, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Vocal ensemble celebrates American jazz and popular music. Tickets $25 general, $10 students.

HUMBIRD, 7-10 p.m. April 2, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie rock, experimental folk. Tickets $25; bring your own beverages.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. April 7, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Joanna Trzeciak performs. Tickets $25 in person, $20 per household for livestream.

YESTERDAY AND TODAY — THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE, 7:30 p.m. April 13, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Band performs Beatles songs as requested by the audience. Tickets $32, $35, $38.

VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE, 7 p.m. April 14, Historic First Presbyterian Church, 405 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-821-1129. Vocal ensemble performs a variety of music. Free.

ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WIND ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. April 14, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Ensemble joins pianist Caroline Palmer to perform works by Poulenc, Molbe, Glinka, Schulhoff and Mozart. Tickets $36-$45, with discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE, 3 p.m. April 16, The Lindsay Lodge (formerly Applegate River Ranch House), Applegate, 541-821-1129. Vocal ensemble performs a variety of music. Free.

CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS, 9 p.m. April 16, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. R&B, funk, southern rock, for all ages. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.


Northern California

"HOW SWEET IT IS," 7 p.m.

April 7, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Steve Leslie sings James Taylor. $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. See website for five-concert season tickets.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

"PETER AND THE STARCATCHER," 7 p.m. March 17-18, 2 p.m. March 19, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eight dive streets, Grants Pass, gphstheatre.com. The backstory of Neverland and how children got there and the origins of Peter Pan. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students and seniors.

"MATILDA THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays March 31-April 16 (no show April 9), Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9778, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. One Eleven Theatre Company presents musical based on Roald Dahl's book about a girl who takes a stand and changes ger own destiny. Tickets $15 adults, $12 students and seniors, $10 kids 19 and younger; opening night all seats are $10.

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. $38 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.


Jackson County

"KEELLY AND DU," 7 p.m. March 17 and March 24, 2 p.m. March 18-19, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland; 8 p.m. March 25, 3 p.m. March 26, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, 541-646-2971, ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org. Staged reading of Jane Martin play explores boundaries of individual freedom and the extremities of religious zeal through a right-to-life activist and a woman made pregnant by rape. Tickets $20; first two rows reserved for masked patrons.

"SHREK THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. March 17-18, 3 p.m. March 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theatre of Oregon presents fairy tale of a lovable ogre, a wise-cracking donkey, a pint-sized villain and a damsel in distress. Tickets $25 general, $15 ages 22 and younger.

"THE REVOLUTIONISTS," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 23-April 16, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A female-powered comedy — featuring a playwright, an assassin, a former queen and a Haitian rebel — set in the French Revolution, with some strong language and coarse humor. Tickets $35 adults, $28 students and seniors; call about group rates.

"ALMOST MAINE," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 19, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Explore love and loss in a remote, mythical town. Tickets $20-$36.

"SIDE EFFECTS MAY INCLUDE," 7:30 p.m. March 25, 1:30 p.m. March 26, SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandnewplays.org. Reading of Lisa Loomer's look at the side effects of some commonly prescribed pills and their impacts on a family. Tickets $15-$25.

"GODSPELL," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 26, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, randalltheatre.com. Rock musical loosely based on the gospels and parables of Jesus. Tickets $25, in person only.

COMEDY OPEN MIC, 8-9:30 p.m. March 30, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Open to ages 21 and older, followed by karaoke; sign up between 7-8 p.m. No cover.

"THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG," 8 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays and select Mondays and Tuesdays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays.1 p.m. Sundays, through April 2, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A 1920s whodunit features a show within a show. $29, $39, $43.

"FIVE ON FIRE: GROUNDBBREAKING WOMEN OF SONG," 8 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays and select Mondays and Tuesdays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays,1 p.m. Sundays, April 14-June 4, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Five musicians perform the music of Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Caroll King, Carly Simon, Roberta Flack, Stevie Nicks, Sara Barielles and other influential women of song. Tickets $29, $39, $43.

TURNING POINT DANCE COMPANY SHOWCASE, 6 p.m. April 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Showcase of a variety of dance styles. $20-$25.


Douglas County

"THE DINING ROOM SHOW," 7 p.m. March 16-17, 3 and 7 p.m. March 18, 3 p.m. March 19, Centerstage Theater, Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. A series of scenes showing how American families have changed over time. Tickets $10 general, free for UCC students, faculty and staff.

"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM" 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 6-23, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Shakespearean comedy set in a magical forest of dream and fantasy. Tickets $15.; on sale March 10.

"MURDER'S IN THE HEIR." 6 p.m. May 5-6, May 12-14, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Comic mystery dinner theater, with the audience deciding whodunit. Tickets $65, includes entree, salads, dessert.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: IT'S YOUR LUCKY DAY, 11 a.m.-noon March 18, 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.

STORYTIMES, a listing of all area storytimes now can be found on the third weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.


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; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Exhibits and activities that encourage play and learning. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission $8 adults, $12 children.


ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Night Time in The City," abstract acrylic paintings on yupo paper by Cherri Van Syoc, through March, plus work by gallery members, 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. "Elemental Dreams," paintings of earth, wind, fire and water by Karen O'Brien, and "Women's History Month, historically creative women of Southern Oregon, in the New Gallery, through March 31.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Full Circle," work by gallery artists, through April 15.


Jackson County

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. "The Art of Chocolate: A Celebration of Creativity and Indulgence," artwork by gallery artists inspired by the Oregon Chocolate Festival, through March.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Applegate Valley Artists, fabric, abstracts, metal, jewelry and more, through March 26, with a meet-the-artists talk 6-7:30 p.m. March 16. Equine sculptures in bronze and ceramic and natural stone pottery by Jan Van Ek, through March.

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. Bold paintings by Brenda Mills Brannan and photographs of the natural world by Vivian McAleavey, through March.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Paintings by Annekatrine, through April.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541 773-1444. "Effortful Aimlessness," new work by Allen Smith, through March 31; reception 5-8 p.m. March 17.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Metal art by Steel My Heart, through March.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Paintings by Andre Satie, through March.

ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Work by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Jay Gordon, Nicole Wasgatt, and Corey Kahn, ongoing.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Mixed media sculptural and assemblages by Cleo Wolfus inspired by nature and craft history, through March, plus fiber work by about 30 artists, ongoing.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "The Women's Room," new work by gallery artists to celebrate Women's History Month, through April 4.

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

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Paintings by Desmond Serratore, through March.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Mountains and Waters Walking" magical landscape and spacescape paintings on weathered canvas by Dot Fisher-Smith, through March 31.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. "Attracted to Light," works inspired by light. through March 31; artist reception, 5:30-8 p.m. March 11.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Celtic Art Show, work by galley members inspired by Celtic art or Ireland, through April 7, reception 5:30-8 p.m. March 17; "Encounters with Nature," pine needle baskets by Alfred Pierson and woodcut prints by Millie Whiplesmith Plank, through April 28, reception 5:30-8 p.m. March 17; new work by gallery members, through April 26.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Pushing the Press: Contemporary Printers Redefining the Medium," diverse printmaking by 11 artists, through April 29. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

SOUTHERN OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-2025, sohs.org. "A Century of wonder: 100 Years of Oregon State Parks," interactive panels with photographs documenting the beauty and geographic diversity of the region; "A River Runs Through It: Fishing in Southern Oregon's State Parks"; and "Crater Lake in Wintertime."


Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Filaments," traveling, juried exhibition of fiber arts by local Oregon fiber artists, mixed media retrospective by Jon Leach, "More Than Meets the Eye," Northwest landscape photographs with infrared light by Rich Bergeman, through March 17;


LITERARY

Josephine County

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB, 2-3:30 p.m. March 16, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "Women of a Certain Age" by Lenor M. Chappell.

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

CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. April 11, 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.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. April 11, 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.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. April 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry, on the optional theme off "The gems in our lives." Free, donations welcome.

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

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. March 17, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group.Free.

ROMANCE READER'S BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. March 20, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Undercover Bromance" by Lyssa Kay Adams. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: DORRE RAY, 7 p.m. March 20 Bloomsbury Books, 390 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Coming Home to Your Self." Free,

NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. March 23, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 5410-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.

POETRY READING: RICHARD LEHNERT, 7 p.m. March 27 Bloomsbury Books, 390 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Poet reads from his new book, "The Only Empty Place." Free,

AUTHOR READING: LINDA LOCHARD, 5-6 p.m. March 30, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 5410-899-1665. Author reads from her novel "Life Along the Applegate Trail." Free.

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6:10 p.m. April 11, online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

PEAR BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, April 7-8. Medford. Parade, pageants, smudge pot stroll, pear a fare., street fair, cornholr tournament. Get details at pearblossomparade.org.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 18, 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.

PARKSIDE EASTER EVENT, noon-4 p.m. March 18, Parkside Elementary School, 735 S.W. Wagner Meadows Drive, Grants Pass, 541-474-5777. Easter egg hunt (noon-1 p.m.), pictures with the Easter Bunny, snacks and drinks for purchase, bounce house, yard games. Event bracelet is $10 per child, parents get in free.

BOWLING FOR BOWZER, 12:30-2:30 p.m April 15, Caveman Bowl, 1230 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Bowling to benefit the Rogue Valley Humane Society. $15 per person, includes snacks, shoe rental and two games, plus 50/50 raffle and prizes.


Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. March 17, downtown Medford. Food, music, art, at merchants and galleries. Free admission.

ROXY ANN GEM & MINERAL SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 19, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, craterrock.com. Vendors with specimens, gems, rough rocks, finished jewelry, live demonstrations, hourly door prizes, rock identification, kids' activities. Admission $5 general, free for 12 and younger. A public auction of de-accessioned museum pieces follows the show Saturday at 5:30 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 1, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797. Theater is open to the public for tours to see the latest renovations. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger. Also July 30, Oct. 22.

ACCESS SENIOR FAIR, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 4, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford; 541-779-6691. More than 80 booths with information on health care, living facilities, social service organizations, professional services, local hospitals, art organizations, nonprofit groups, other local resources; free bingo, live music, prizes. Admission $1 or nonperishable food donation.

1932 LIVING HISTORY, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. April 8, May 13, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Tours of historic home with insights into early 20th-century life. Admission $10, tours limited to 10 people; advance reservations.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. March April 8, 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.


Douglas County

BENEFIT CAR SHOW, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. March 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 19, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-680-1942. Admission $6.

SPRING CRAFT FAIR, 1-8 p.m. March 24, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 25, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. March 26, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-673-3711. Handmade art and craft vendors. Admission $2.50-$3, free for 5 and younger.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. DJ Marc Eazy, March 16-18; Stoddard & Hanson, March 23-25; Bri Marie, March 30; DJ Ron, March 31-April 1; Boys II Men, April 15 (sold out); Tattoo Expo, April 21-23; Gary Allan, May 6 (sold out); CageWarriors MMA, May 13; Third Eye Blind, May 17; Arabian Nights RV Resort Rally, May 26-28; I Love the '90s Tour, June 17 (outdoors); America, July 7 (outdoors); Comedy Night, Wednesdays in March; DJ Trivia, Sundays in March; lounge entertainment, ongoing.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Blue Oyster Cult, March 30; Winemakers Dinner, April 12; Winemakers Dinner, May 10; Riley Green, May 25; Winemakers Dinner, June 14.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. March Madness tournament viewing, March 16-19; George Thorogood & The Destroyers, March 17-18; Spring Break Party, March 25; bingo, April 1; Comedy on the Coast, April 21-22; Starship with Mickey Thomas, April 29; Grits & Glamour: Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan, May 12-13; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin Nights DJ, Sundays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 286, March 18; South Coast High Tide Tattoo Arts Festival, April 28-30.


Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Comedy Night, March 18; ZZ Tush, April 1; Cut It Like the Kings, April 7-8; Jesse Meade, April 14-15; Jeremy McComb, April 15; Robert Tiernan, April 21-22; Steve Berg, April 28-29; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

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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