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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

BRUNO'S CAVERN, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-229-4753. March 31, Hillstomp, stomprock, for all ages, 8 p.m., $15 general, $35 VIP at ticketweb; April 1, Super Secret Band, time traveling space jam, with Good for the Gander, 8 p.m. $10 advance at ticketweb, $15 door; April 8, Electric Eel, 8 p.m. $5; April 9, Orgone, psychedelic funk rock, with Frankie Hernandez Band, funk, reggae, Latin, 7 p.m., $20, all ages, ticketweb.com; Fridays, karaoke, 7 p.m.; Thursdays, Teen Night with all-ages karaoke, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 7 p.m., no cover.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 Southwest G Street, Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. Fridays, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m.-midnight; and Saturdays, DJ Lion-O, 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. sign-up, 9 p.m. show; 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. Thursdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., 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. March 30, DJ Finattik, hip hop, EDM, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; March 31, Darby Doll's Burlesque Bingo, 7-9 p.m., $5; March 31, Night of the Living DJs, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; April 1, Alcyon Massive, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10 advance at brownpapertickets.com, $15 door; April 2, a benefit for Justine Siemens, with John Dough Boys, Suckerpunch, Rose Moon Motel, Honeymoon Killers, 2-8 p.m., no cover; June 3, The World Famous Girls Night Out, hunks, 8-

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. March 30, Rock Steady Band, classic rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover..

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. March 31, Dave Day, acoustic variety, 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. April 4, Parks & Rec trivia, 6 p.m., $3.; April 5, Chad Lantz, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; April 15, Music Bingo, 1 p.m., cards $4 each or three for $10; April 12, Brooklyn Leamons, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; April 18, general trivia, 6 p.m., $3.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. April 13, Comedy Night, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. March 30, Mike Brons, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover; March 29, end of quarter review trivia, 6 p.m., $10 buy-in; April 14-15, Comedy Night, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Sundays, pong tournament, 1 p.m., $5.


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 30, Tim & Dennis Mitchell, soft rock, easy listening, 7-9 p.m.; March 31, Tim & Dennis Mitchell, soft rock, easy listening, 7-10 p.m.; April 1, The Shabby Guys, rock, pop, 7-10 p.m.; April 6, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. April 1, (first Saturdays) FiddlerQuest, kids' Celtic jam, 3-5 p.m., no cover; 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 & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. March 30, Nick Garrett-Powell, 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 31-April 1, Comedy Club, with opener Luke Severeid and headliner Spunky Robinson, 8-10 p.m., $15.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. March 31, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GATHER CAFE BISTRO BAR, 200 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-897-0763. April 12, Matt Spurlock, classic rock, light rock, pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. March 30, Shybo Torres, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m., no cover; March 31, Calamity Jane, country rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 1, Delphi Ravens, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 5, Rogue Blues Society jam with Manic Mechanics, 6-9 p.m.

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. April 2, karaoke brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; April 3, open mic comedy, 8:30 p.m. sign-up, 9 p.m. show. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. 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 30, Mizere, and local acts TBA, 9 p.m., no cover; March 31, Honeymoon Killers, with Checkered Past, punk, 9 p.m., no cover; April 1, Neon Chrome, Phenom, Thy Farewell, metal, 8 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. April 1, Thor Polson Trio, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; April 8, Keith Little & Friends, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. March 30, Titans of Industry, unorthodox trio, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; March 31, More or Less Paul, rock power trio, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 1, Moonbow, folk, jam, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Wednesdays, open mic, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

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

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. March 31, Ruth & Rose Blue, 8 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. April 7, Bumpkin Uglies with Kyle Smith, reggae rock from Maryland, 8 p.m. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. April 2, Shae & Jenni, rock, pop, standards, 5-7 p.m.; April 5, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 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 31, Taurie Michele, acoustic variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. April 22, John Ivey, 6-8 p.m.; April 29, Frankie Hernandez, 6-8 p.m.; May 13, American Contraband, 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. April 2, Jim Quinby, 5-6:45 p.m.; April 5, Craig Martin, 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. April 2, 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 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 31, David Modica, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TWO RIVERS VINEYARD AT DINSDALE FARM, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. April 7, B With Jack, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

WOOLDRIDGE CREEK WINERY, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. March 26, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, country, Americana, 1-4 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. April 4, Wine Dinner, five course, 6:30 p.m., $100, reservations.

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. March 30, jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. March 31, Jones, variety, 5-7 p.m.; April 1, Jen Ambrose and Jon Galfano, acoustic blues, rock, pop, 5-7 p.m.; April 2, Rod Petrone, classical guitar, 5-7 p.m.; April 5, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m.; April 6, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 5- 7p.m. No cover.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. April 8, Easter Egg Extravaganza, with prizes, noon-5 p.m., no cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. March 31, Carla Bauer, acoustic variety, 4:30-6:30 p.m No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. March 31, Shae & Jenni, pop, standards, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062.

April 1, Shybo Torres, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m.; April 23, David Modica, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. April 1, Bekkah McAlvage, acoustic country, folk, 4-6 p.m.; April 2, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and neo soul, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. April 1, grand opening, 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; April Easter egg hunt, noon, free.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. April 9, Easter Egg Hunt, 12:15 p.m.(1-5 years), 1 p.m., (6-12 years), plus Easter Bunny, prizes and treats, $15-$20 advance; April 21, The Rogue Suspects present the Tina Turner Tour, rock, soul, blues, 7 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. April 16, Henry Wainapel Quartet, jazz standards, 4-6 p.m., sold out; April 29, Opa, Greek music and food, 6-9 p.m., $60 online or cash only at the door; April 30, Michal Palzewicz and Ayke Agus, cello, piano and violin, 3-4:30 p.m., suggested $25; May 7, Pacific Arts Ensemble, classical, Celtic, original, 3-5 p.m., $30.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. April 8, adult Easter egg hunt, 4-7 p.m., $10, reservations; Thursdays, Sip'N'Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., $22, reservations.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. April 1, Easter event, 1-5 p.m., children's egg hunt (1 p.m.), music by Shine On, 3-6 p.m., adult egg hunt (4 p.m.), reservations; April 2, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. March 31, Rejuvenation Destination, mini facials, massage, wax, all day. No cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. March 31, Bill Scholer & Todd Ragland, blues, jazz, Latin, 5-7 p.m.; April 2, Albert & Michaela, variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. March31, Encore 5, jazz, swing, 6-8 p.m., no cover; April 2, Vanessa Finney Jazz Duet, 4-6 p.m., no cover; April 6, Sip & Paint, cost includes mug, paint, supplies, reservations required; April 7, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $10-$15.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 1, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. March 31, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 6-8 p.m.; April 1, A Band of Brothers, classic rock, pop, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. March 31, Band of Brothers, classic rock, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

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

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 reggae, pop reggae from Vancouver, Washington. Tickets $20 at hivve.live/coloso.


Jackson County

MUSIC OPEN MIC, 8-9:30 p.m. March 31, 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.

BRITT FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA CHAMBER CONCERT, noon-1:30 p.m. April 1, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. String trio plays music by Shubert, Bach, Lanzilotti, Rebecca Clarke. Free.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. April 1, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-779-8145, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

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. Sold out.

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.

GOLDEN OLDIES WITH THE VALLEY DUO, 2-3 p.m. April 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8690. Pop hits, classic tunes, standards of the 1950s and '60s. Free.

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.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

"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 10 and younger; opening night all seats are $10.

"ROMANCING THE WEST," 6 p.m. April 2, Cougar Mountain Ranch, 1410 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-292-7828, romancingthewest.org.Tenth anniversary dinner show documents more than 250 years of American music and western expansionism. Tickets $48, includes dinner and dessert.

TEATRO MILAGRO, 3-5 p.m. April 3, Rogue Auditorium, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, milagro.org. An on-campus "movie" screening of the theater company's play "Semillas," followed by a Q&A with actors and production team. Free.

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

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.

"SPOTLIGHT ON JOHN DENVER," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays,March 31-April 23, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. A look at the life and music of John Denver Tickets $20-$38; March 30 preview is $20.

"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.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: SPRING FLING, 11 a.m.-noon April 22, 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

STORYBOOK WALK, through April 15, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Families can take self-guided stroll outside to read "Bloom Boom!" by April Pulley Sayre, displayed page by page on a walking route through town. Free.

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

ASCENSION ART & TEA HOUSE, 200 Lister St., Cave Junction. Art by Taryn Michole, with music by Chiron Story, 6-9 p.m. April 1.

FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. April 7, downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late.

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. "Best of the Best," work by Josephine and Jackson county high school artists, April 7-26.


Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. April 7, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

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. "Artists on the Vine," March 31-April 30, and digitally manipulated photography, drawings and paintings by Kim Sterling, featured for April; with reception 1-4 p.m. April 1;

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 9.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Photography by Thomas Winter, through March 31.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Effortful Aimlessness," new paintings by Allen Smith, through March 31.

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.

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; new work by gallery members, through April 26; "Encounters with Nature," pine needle baskets by Alfred Pierson and woodcut prints by Millie Whiplesmith Plank, through April 28.

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."


LITERARY

Josephine County

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.

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 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.

POETRY READING, 7-8 p.m. April 3, Bloosmsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Marc Janssen and Gary Lark read their poetry. Free.

BANNED BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. April 5, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Gender Queer" by Maia Kpbabe. Free.


EASTER

Josephine County

EASTER EGG HUNT, 1 p.m. April 1, Schmidt House, 508 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5398, 541-479-7827. Up to 50 children age 10 and younger search for plastic eggs with wrapped candy inside, plus a few gold egg prizes, Easter Bunny, plus a drawing for a crocheted baby blanket — tickets $1 each or six for $5. Free, bring own basket.

MEET THE EASTER BUNNY, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 1, Petco, 891 N.E. D St., Grants Pass. Bring a camera and take photos. Free,

EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8-9, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Egg- and baby-themed keeper talks, scavenger hunt with prizes, egg-focused enrichment activities with animal ambassadors. Free with park admission: $16 adults, $14 seniors, $9 children, free for 4 and younger.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 8, Merlin Community Park, Merlin, 541-331-6788. Three age groups hunt for 4,000 plastic eggs, with candy and prizes. Free.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m. April 8, Rewood Park, 1395 Dowell Road, Grants Pass, 541-660-1711. Kids hunt for 5.000 real and plastic eggs along with two golden egg prizes. Free.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m. April 8, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass. Kids up to 10 years old in five age groups, hunt for eggs, with prizes for first, second and third place in each age group. Free.

EASTER EVENTS, 2-4 p.m. April 8, Resort at Lake Selmac, 2700 Lake Shore Drive, Selma, 541-597-2277. Easter egg painting and Easter egg hunt for ages 12 and younger. Free; egg donations welcome.

EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA, noon-4 p.m. April 9,Vista 222, 222 Missouri Flat Road, Grants Pass, vista222.com. Live music, bounce house, yard games, face painting, egg hunt for cash prizes and gift certificates, with vendors, food trucks. Free admission.


Jackson County

EASTER BASKET MOTORCYCLE RUN, 9 a.m. April 8, from Lucky's, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-999-2007. Ride to present Easter baskets to Jackson County foster kids, an after party with music by Gypsy Gillis, raffle, 50/50 drawing, auction and lunch. Registration $20 per rider, $5 per passenger.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 8, Beck's Field, Rogue River Middle School, Rogue River, 541-660-6162. Open to kids 10 and younger, with free hot chocolate, coffee and doughnuts. Free.

FAMILY FUN EGG FIND, 10 a.m.-noon April 8, The Village at Medford Center, 631 Medford Center. 310-235-0444.


FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

PEAR BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, April 7-8, downtown Medford, 541-840-8007, pearblossomparade.org. Street fair, (noon-10 p.m. April 7, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. April 8) Smudge Pot Stroll (5-9 p.m. April 7), Pear A Fare (3-10 p.m. April 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 8), parade (11 a.m. April 8), cornhole tournament (April 8), Pear Blossom Run (April 8).


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

DANCES, a listing of all area dances now can be found on the first weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

GAMES, a listing of all area game groups now can be found on the second weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

ROGUE SPRING SMASH, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. March 31, Reinhart Volunteer Park, 1690 S.W. Webster Road, Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Jamboree pickleball tournament with a group for all ages and a group for seniors 65+. Cost is $45.

SOUTHERN OREGON RECORD SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m April 1, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, sorecordshow@yahoo.com. Records, CDs, sheet music and more. Admission $5; early admission (at 9 a.m.) $25.

SPRING FASHION ON SIXTH, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 1, Wild Rogue Emporium, 202 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, and Gallop N' Glitz, 224 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass. Models show off new clothing styles and accessories for the summer closet. Free.

APRIL FOOL'S DAY DANCE, 5:30 p.m. April 1, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-660-4435. Dance to music by DJ Stefan Barboza, for all ages. Free, with free hot dog, chips and beverage.

ROGUE VALLEY ROUGH STOCK RODEO, 7:30 p.m. April 7-8, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 541-944-7408, aftontickets.com. McCaslin Rodeos presents bronc riding, chute dogging, barrel racing, bull riding; concert with Tony Buckman after Saturday's events. Tickets $15 advance online, $20 at the gate; gates open at 6 p.m.

SPRING CLOTHING FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 8, Evergreen's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-476-3877, Women's and men's clothing, shoes, purses, outerwear and formalwear. Everything is $2; benefits Women's Crisis Support Team.


Jackson County

ARTISANS MARKET, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 1, Rock Point RV Park, 97 Rogue River Highway, Gold Hill, 541-855-4300. Art, crafts, raffle, snacks, coffee. Free admission.

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.

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.

HISTORY PROGRAM, noon April 5, Medford Library, 203 S. Central Ave., Medford; 541-774-6980, jcls.org. "Photographing History" the fourth program in a monthly, year-long "Windows in time" history lecture series. Free.

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.

ROLLER DERBY, 6 p.m. April 8, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, soderby.org. Southern Oregon Derby rolls against Nor Cal Roller Girls. Advance tickets $12 online; at the door, $15 general, $12 military, seniors and students, free for kids 10 and younger; portion of the proceeds benefits Friends of the (Jackson County) Animal Shelter, plus a silent auction, bake sale, beer garden.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. 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, sold out); Squatcee Fest, June 24; America, July 7 (outdoors); Comedy Night, Wednesdays in March; DJ Trivia, Sundays in March; lounge entertainment, ongoing.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. 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. Hotel California, April 21; High Tide Tattoo Arts Festival, April 28-30.

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. 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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