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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 7-10 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Dec. 4, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 6-10 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Dec. 5, open mic with Coleman Antonucci, for. musicians, poets, comedians, 7-9 p.m.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Nov. 30, The Mitchell Brothers, easy listening, 8-11 p.m. No cover; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Wednesdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

MYPLACE MERLIN, 330 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-244-1808. Nov 29: live music, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, line dancing and karaoke, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Nov. 29, Nauti Nikki's Burlesque Bingo, 7 p.m., $10; Nov. 29, Night of the Living DJs, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Nov. 30, Dos Tacos and Thunderchud, hard rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Tuesdays, open mike with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Thursdays and Saturdays, Let Your Voice be Heard singing contest with cash prizes, 8 p.m. No cover.

STONEYFRONT BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Nov. 28, all-you-can-eat dinner and game night, 4 p.m., $20.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Dec. 5, Phil King, easy listening, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Nov. 29, Wiz Krissa, classic rock, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Dec. 4, Highway Bound Duo, country, country rock, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Dec. 6, Vinyl Grooves, with DJ Sycamore and DJ Ryzohm, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Dec. 4, Kevin Conness, R&B, blues, roots, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 8, Holiday Vendor fair, noon-5 p.m.

WILD RIVER BREWING 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. Nov. 29, Stand Up & Improv Open Mic, 7 p.m. sign-ups, 7:30 p.m. show, no cover; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.

THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Nov. 29, Hard to Market, John Dough Boys, Suckerpunch, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Sundays, jam night, with The Charlatans, 7 p.m.; Mondays, 9-ball tournament, 7 p.m., $5.

Jackson County

ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 871-645-5060. Nov. 30, Eight Dollar Mountain Trio, bluegrass, 6 p.m.; Dec. 1, Mountaintop Sound, folk, country, bluegrass, 6 p.m.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Nov. 29, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 7-9 p.m.; Nov. 30, The Shabby Guys, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 5, Jon Martin, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, sign-ups 6 p.m., music 7-11 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Nov. 29, Bill Lachenmyer, variety. 5-8 p.m.; Nov. 30, John Johns, variety. 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 1, John Ivey, variety, 5-8 p.m.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Nov. 29-30, Comedy Night with opener Adam Broud and headliner Clayton Fletcher, 8-10 p.m., $15.

DOUBLE R BAR & GRILL, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-299-0211. Saturdays, acoustic jam session, 2-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 4, Rogue Blues Society Jam, 6-9 p.m.; Saturdays, Club Night with DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE GYPSYBLUES BAR, 111 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-770-1212. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Wednesdays, Thursdays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 7 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Nov. 29, Dean Angermeier, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 1, open mic, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Conrad, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover.

JOHNNY B'S, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Nov. 29, Adam Gabriel, folk-rock, southern blues, 7-9 p.m.; Mondays, trivia, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Dec. 4, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, live music, 3-7 p.m.

MASSEY'S BAR & GRILL, 411 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-4016. Nov. 29, karaoke and open mic with DJ Misfit, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Nov. 30, Handmade Holiday Market, 3-8 p.m.; Nov. 30, Mountaintop Sound, Americana, folk, bluegrass, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

MOXIE BREW KOMBUCHA 1106 E. First St., Phoenix, 541-944-1403. Nov. 29, Charlee Prayers, variety, 6-8 p.m.

THE NOBLE FOX, 101 Oak St., Ashland, 541-708-0697. Dec. 7, Bourbon fest, tastings, 7-10 p.m., $35-$95, reservations.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Nov. 28, Actual Wolf, variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 29, Skyler Squiglio, 9 p.m.-midnight; Nov. 30, DJ Cromulon, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 3, open mic with Bucket Hat Jimmy, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 4, Dan Doshier, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 5, Actual Wolf, variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Mondays, Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight.

PHOODERY, 208 N. Main St., Phoenix, phoodery.com. Dec. 5, trivia, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 6-7, "Elf," 6 p.m.; Dec. 8, "Elf," 3 p.m.

ROGUE PUB-N-PUTT, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0102. Thursdays, bingo, 6 p.m.; Mondays, karaoke, 6-10 p.m., no cover.

SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Fridays, live music, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, board game night, 6 p.m.No cover.

TAILHOLT COFFEE CO., 207 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0316. Dec. 1, Borderline Music, variety, 7-9 p.m.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Nov. 29, Petty Thievery, Tom Petty tribute, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Nov. 30, Yak Attack, electronica power trio, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20.

Dec. 6, Chasing Keridwyn, bluegrass, Americana, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Dec. 13, Guitarmagedon, 8 p.m.-midnight, $30. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Nov. 27, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 8, Butterfly Burlesque Show, 6 and 8:30 p.m., $40, reservations.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Thursdays, trivia, 6 p.m.

WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Thursdays, karaoke contest, 8:45 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Dec. 1, Jim Quinby, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 5, Craig Martin, 6-8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WILLIE'S TAVERN, 14760 Highway 62, Eagle Point, 541-826-8548. Nov. 30, Bingo Night, 7-9 p.m.; Fridays, Karaoke Night, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 400 Brown Road, O'Brien, 541-596-2818. Dec. 6, Winemaker Dinner, reservations.

BRIDGEVIEW VINEYARDS WINERY, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Nov. 30, Moonbow & Maddy Joy, variety, 8-11 p.m., $5-$10.vations.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Dec. 13-14, Holiday Winemaker's Dinner, 6 p.m., $110, reservations.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985.

Nov. 29, Mike Brons, easy listening. 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Dec. 4, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Nov. 29, Maurizio Nadalet, American music standards on piano and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 30, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 1, Grant Ruiz, flamenco and classical guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 5, Brisbane Project Duo, blues from the 1930s-1080s, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 5, wreath-making class, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $65, reservations.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Nov. 29, Sterling Vintage Jazz, swing and jazz standards, classic R&B, soulful blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Dec. 6, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, soul, country rock, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Nov. 29, music bingo, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $10; Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Freindsgiving Winery Open House, food, games, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., no cover; Nov. 30, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, soul, country rock, Americana, 3-5 p.m.; Dec. 1, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, 3-5 p.m.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Nov. 29, Jeff Kloetzel & Friends, modern folk, pop, soul, country rock, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 30, Allison Scull & Victor Martin, jazz, blues, folk, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 1, J Brothers with David Bolen, rock, blues, pop, 3-5 p.m.; Dec. 5, Food & Film, showing "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," 5:30-8 p.m., free, RSVP required.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Nov. 29, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Nov. 30. Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, with Santa and bagpipes, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 5, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Dec. 15, Children's Christmas Tea, with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, treats, 1-4 p.m., $15-$25, reservations.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Dec. 1, crafting, 1-2:30 p.m., $65, reservations; Dec. 5, A Winter's Carol, with Men of Worth, 7 p.m., suggested $25 donation.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Dec. 1, Jeff Kloetzel, Christmas carols, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Nov. 30, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.; Dec. 1, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Nov. 27, Lisa & Dean, pop, jazz, blues, R&B, country, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 30, JustADuo, soft rock, easy listening, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Dec. 1, Ornament & Mug Painting, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., $65, reservations; Dec. 1, Nov. 27, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, soul, country rock, Americana, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 5, Q Night, 6-9 p.m.; Dec. 6, members only Christmas party, live piano music, ugly sweater contest, white elephant exchange, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Nov. 29, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 6, Pacifica, folk, country, rock, R&B, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Nov. 30, Artisan Market, vendors, live music, noon-5 p.m.; Nov. 30, Dean's Funtime Party Band, rock, blues, 4-6 p.m.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Nov. 27, Family-Friendly Karaoke, 5-7 p.m.; Nov. 29, Shybo & The Twisted Vines, classic covers, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Nov. 30. Cupcake decorating party, noon-3 p.m., $55, reservations; Dec. 1, Sonido Alegre, Spanish- and gypsy-flavored music, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 4, Millward Jam Session, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 5, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., $50, reservations.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Nov. 27, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, pop, soul, country rock, Americana, 6-8 p.m., $5; Nov. 29, Victoria Lawton, acoustic variety, 5:30—7:30 p.m., no cover; Nov. 30, Jean & John, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 4, Holly Gleason, urban foilk, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 6, Steve Shein, vartiety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Nov. 30, Nick & Shae, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Nov. 29, Kevin Conness, R&B, roots, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

COMMUNITY MESSIAH SING-ALONG, 3 p.m. Dec. 1, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, rjmj46@gmail.com. Community singers join Three Rivers Community Orchestra and soloists to perform Handel's classic Christmas music. Free.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 3, 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.

FOUNTAINVIEW ACADEMY ORCHESTRA & SINGERS, 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1360 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-474-3089. Canadian high school students and teachers perform a holiday program titled "More Than a Manger?" Free, but tickets required for seating.

3 RIVERS CHORALE — SINGERS' CHOICE, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins St., Cave Junction, 541-254-1210, 3riverschorale.org. Vocal ensemble performs music selected by choir members. Admission by donation.

3 RIVERS CHORALE — SINGERS' CHOICE, 3 p.m. Dec. 8, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-254-1210, 3riverschorale.org. Vocal ensemble performs music selected by choir members. Admission $15 adults, $5 youth 11 and younger.

HARMONY FOR HUNGER, 3 p.m. Dec. 8, River Valley Church, 405 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-956-7054. Rogue Community College Band performs holiday favorites and classics, to benefit the Josephine County Food Bank, Admission free, donations welcome.

WINTER CONCERT, 6 p.m. Dec. 9, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. South Middle School band, orchestra and choir perform seasonal music. Free.

"SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS," 7 p.m. Dec. 9, Rogue Auditorium, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7054. Rogue Chorus, Rogue Singers, Rogue Valley Kids Choir and musicians perform music for the holidays, Admission free, donations for Toys for Tots welcome.

WINTER CONCERT, 6 p.m. Dec. 10, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. North Middle School choir, orchestra and band perform seasonal music. Free.

HOLIDAY CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 16-17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-5710. Grants Pass High School choir, jazz band and orchestra perform a repertoire of holiday music.

Jackson County

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Fall concert. Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for SOU faculty, staff and students and to livestream.

ISRAELI CHAMBER PROJECT, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Ensemble of strings, winds, harp and piano performs works by Ravel, Debussy, Gilad Cohen, Stravinsky. $39-$59, with discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

SOU CHOIRS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, 45s0 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. "We the People" program features music by contemporary composers, such as Craig Hella Johnson, Kyle Pederson, Standford Scriven, Karen Marrolli, Alice Parker, Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free to SOU students, faculty, staff and to livestream.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, SOU Music Recital Hall, 45s0 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Polish pianist Krystian Tkaczewski. Tickets $35 general, $30 seniors, $35 per household to livestream.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS II, 3 p.m. Dec. 7-8, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Four vocal ensembles — Rogue Valley Chorale, Youth Ensemble, Cantare Chorus and Children's Chorus — perform holiday songs and stories, with a visit from Santa. Tickets $25 adults, $10 ages 22 and younger.

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA & CHOIR, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford; 3 p.m. Dec. 8, First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, jeffersonbaroque.org. Historically-informed performance of Handel's "Messiah," plus Handel's Coronation Anthem No. 2 and the Hallelujah Chorus. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

"HARMONIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS," 3 p.m. Dec. 8, SOU Music Recital Hall, 240 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, roguevalleysymphonicband.org. Rogue Valley Symphonic Band presents a seasonal celebration of favorite holiday tunes, plus "Minor Alterations," a medley of Christmas favorites reworked in a minor key. Free, reservations available.

METAL CONCERT, 6 p.m. Dec. 8, Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Felicity, Hate it Here, Thunderchud, Memories in the Shadow, for all ages. $15 advance, $20 door.

JOHN CRAIGIE, 7 p.m. Dec. 8, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie folk with guest Dean Johnson, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $36 advance, $41 door.

RIVERSIDE CHORUS: "WINTERTIDE AWAKES," 7 p.m. Dec. 9, First United Methodist Church, 611 W. Main St., Medford, 541-956-7054. A variety of sacred and secular choral music of the season, from the 1500s Renaissance through the 21st century. Admission free.

ALT INDIE CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Rockafairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Joyer from New York City, BC Greenway from Medford, Steven Shoelace from Portland. $10 advance, $15 door.

A GOSPEL CHRISTMAS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14-15, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Marques Jerrell Ruff and the Florida State University Gospel Choir present holiday music. Tickets $50-$80.

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 14, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-956-0618, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music jam for all ages. Admission by donation.

"WITH EVERY CHRISTMAS CARD I WRITE," 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Eagle Point Grange, 5 S. Shasta Ave., Eagle Point, 541-895-1105. A revue of favorite holiday songs, combined with video presetation of images from old Christmas cards. Tickets $10, at the door.

SISKIYOU SINGERS, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, siskiyousingers.org. Vocal ensemble celebrates the holiday with "Sweet Songs of the Season." Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford; 2 p.m. Dec. 21-22, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900, repsingers.org. The 70-voice choir sings music of peace and joy from around the world. Tickets for Medford concert are $40; tickets for Ashland concert s are $15, $33, $40, $45, with $5 seats for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

Douglas County

UMPQUA SINGERS AND THE BIG HORN JAZZ BAND, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. High-energy jazz standards, contemporary selections, holiday favorites. Admission $15 general, $10 seniors, free for students.

ROSEBURG CONCERT CHORALE, 7 p.m. Dec. 6, 3 p.m. Dec. 8, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Vocal ensemble joins with the Umpqua Chamber Orchestra to perform a feast of holiday favorites, including Vivaldi's "Gloria" and a collection of carols. Admission $15 general, $10 seniors, free for students.

VINTAGE SINGERS, 7 p.m. Jan. 3, 3 p.m. Jan. 5, First Presbyterian Church, 823 S.E. Lane Ave., Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Twelfth Night concert features Mozart's Magnificat, "O Come Emmanuel," "Joy to the World" and other familiar carols and guest artists on trombone, violin and cello. Admission $15 general, $10 seniors, free for students.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"THE VELVETEEN RABBIT," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 6-29 Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A stuffed rabbit's journey to become real and to discover the true meaning of being loved and cherished. Tickets $20; Dec. 5 preview is $5; Dec. 12 show is pay what you can.

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Dec. 22, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker.com. Stillpoint Productions presents classic holiday story of Clara and The Nutcracker Prince. Tickets $12 opening night, reserved only; other shows are $22 Section A, $17 Section B, $14 military, seniors and youth.

Jackson County

"HOTEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS," 8 p.m. Dec. 6, Columbia Hotel, 262 E. Main St., Ashland, thecabaretrisque.com. Drag show. $10.

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 12-14, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-622-2025, sohs.org. Walk-thru display of more than 15,000 holiday lights. Free.

'THE NUTCRACKER," 7 p.m. Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, 1 and 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, 1 p.m. Dec. 15 and Dec. 22, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, 541-773-7272, studioroxander.com. Studio Roxander presents classic Christmas ballet of Clara and her magical journey. Tickets $18-$30 adults, $14-$26 children and seniors.

"MOULIN SCROOGE," 8 p.m. Dec. .14, Rockafairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, speakeasyrevue.com. A naughty and nice Christmas Carol cabaret and burlesque, for ages 18 and older. $10 advance, $15 door.

"DISNEY'S ALICE IN WONDERLAND, JR.," 3 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 3 p.m. Dec. 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents a one-hour musical adaptation of the Disney animated film and the Lewis Carroll stories.Tickets $18.

"HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS," 5 p.m. Dec. 21, 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Dec. 22, North Medford High School, 1900 Keene Way Drive, Medford; 541-941-7007, missdianas.com. Holiday dance spectacular by Oregon Youth Ballet from Miss Diana's School of Ballet. Tickets $15.

"TOMASEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS," 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Traditional song, dance, music and stories from Ireland. Tickets $39, $42, $45 adults, $28, $31, $34 youth.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, through Dec. 29 (no show Nov. 28), Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Charles Dickens' classic tale of greed, grief, ghosts and redemption, with just five actors. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.

"THE SOUND OF MUSIC," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. through Dec. 31, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Musical celebrates the power of family and music against the backdrop of a changing world. Tickets $35-$40.

"PINE MOUNTAIN LODGE," 8 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and select dates, 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and select dates, through Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A returning WWII vet, tasked with shutting down his father's flagging hotel, puts on one last show to save it from bankruptcy. Tickets $32, $42, $46, $49.

Douglas County

"A CHRISTMAS STORY," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 5-22, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. A boy wants a BB gun for Christmas in the 1950s. Tickets $17 adults, $12 child 10 and younger.

"ALL IS CALM: THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 18, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. An a cappella chorale set in 1914 on the Western Front, in the words and songs of the men who lived it. Tickets $17 adults, $12 child 10 and younger.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIC PLAYDATE — JINGLE JANGLE, 11 a.m.-noon Dec. 20, Music4Kids, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-583-0123, music4kids.com. Movement and music session for ages 18 months-7 years, with participating adult, includes craft and story time, with a small musical instrument to take home. Single session is $29 per child, $10 per sibling; monthly rate is $25 per month, $10 per sibling. Advance registration recommended.

STORY TIMES, a listing of all area story times 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, $5 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, noon-5 p.m. Sundays Admission $10 adults, $15 children.

ART

Josephine County

BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Dec. 1, The Guild Holiday Artscape, arts and crafts for sale, noon-5 p.m.; Dec. 1, community open mic, 4:30-6 p.m. No cover.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Work by gallery members, ongoing.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. 2024 Membership Exhibit, Nov. 22-Dec. 19.

HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. "Visions of the Pacific Northwest," a showcase of art inspired by local wildlife and wilderness, including ethereal paintings of Eva Creature, work by guest New Jersey artist A. Lynne, through November, plus work by gallery members ongoing.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Friction & Freedom," work by guild members, through January,

Jackson County

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Tiny Treasures," 6-by-6-inch works of art by gallery members, Dec. 2-31; reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. "The $88 Art Collection: 20th Anniversary Celebration," a showcase of 12-by-12-inch works by gallery members each on sale for $88 to benefit the gallery, through November.

ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, artonfirstashland.com. Nature-inspired jewelry by Karina Mendoza-Wittke, through December, plus work by more than 20 gallery artists, ongoing; reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Go With the Flow," work in alcohol inks and watercolors by Andrea Cloud, Cyndi Triplett and Maureen Wallace, plus large scale wood sculptures by Chris Anderson, through November; Members Exhibit: The Art of Giving," new pieces that capture the spirit of giving, and liquid watercolors by Deanna St. Martin, Dec. 6-29; reception 1-4 p.m. Dec. 7.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "8 x 8 Member Group Show," with 8-by-8-inch works of art by gallery artists, through December; reception 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Boundless," oil paintings on canvas that explore identity, transformation and the spaces that connect and define us, by Angie Hanson, through Dec. 13.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. "Latina Geniuses Are Everywhere," textiles and poems by Manya Yana Campos, through December; reception 5-7:30 p.m. Dec. 6.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Trees of Life Landscape, A Feminine Mythical View," etchings, and "Turtle Wisdom," wood-carved panels, by Betty LaDuke, through December; reception 5-7 p.m. Dec. 6.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "The Wisdom of Trees," watercolors by Alisha Whitman, through Jan. 17; "Making Your Mark," annual members exhibition, through Dec. 20.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Disguise the Limit: John Yau's Collaborations," paintings, mixed media work on paper, print portfolios, artist books and letterpress broadsides by poet John Yau and various artists, through Dec. 14. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-ON MUSEUM, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. "Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, Playful," carved wood sculptures by Betty LaDuke, through December; reception 5-7 p.m. Dec. 6.

SISKIYOU GALLERY HOUSE, 2475 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 231-499-4274. Watercolors by Douglas Racich, acrylics by Moira Racich, hand-painted silk by Joy Light, pen and ink illustrations by Jimmy Linenberger, hand-beaded earrings by Hannah B, ongoing.

THE TALENT GALLERY, 111 Talent Ave, Suite B, Talent, 541-897-0050. Work by gallery artists, ongoing, with artist talks, at noon on Sundays.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Annual Membership Exhibit, through Dec. 20.

LITERARY

Josephine County

BOOK SIGNING — STEPHANIE COTTA, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 30, Oregon Books, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Young adult fantasy writer shares her latest novel "Heartsmith." Free.

WILLIAMS BOOK CLUB, noon, Nov. 30, Williams Library, 158 Tetherow Road, Williams, 541-846-7020. Book discussion group. Free.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 3, Ben Bones Room,

Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass,

541-643-9289, aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Dec. 3, 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.

BOOK SIGNING — LISA PELISSIER, 3-6 p.m. Dec. 6, Oregon Books, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Local author presents her adventure tales for middle schoolers. Free.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 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, 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

BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Dec. 3, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what

they are reading. Free.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 3, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Book of Longings" by Sue Monk Kidd. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — MIDGE RAYMOND, 5 p.m. Dec. 3, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Author of "Floreana" reads from and discusses her novel.

BANNED BOOK CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 4, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck. Free.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 12, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Real Men Knit" by Kwana Jackson. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — PAUL FATTIG, 1 p.m. Dec. 14, Applegate Library, 18485 N Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Retired journalist and local; author discusses growing up in rural Oregon during the turbulent 1960s. Free.

AUTHOR TALK —LINDA LOCHARD, 2 p.m. Dec. 14, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point 541-855-11994. Author of "Life Along the Applegate Trail" shares how she endured 31 days in a wagon train to inform her book. Free.

HOLIDAY

Josephine County

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 1, Grants Pass/Merlin Moosse Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Share a meal with the jolly old elf. $10 adults, $8 aages 10 and older, $5 ages 5-9, free for kids under 5.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS DRIVE & STROLL, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Cascade of Grants Pass, 1357 Redwood Circle, Grants Pass, 541-507-0560. Drive or walk through a holiday lights display, with holiday music, hot cocoa and treats, Santa and his elves. Free; donations benefit Grants Pass High School Band.

COMMUNITY NATIVITY FESTIVAL, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 5-6, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 7, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, gpcommunitynativityfestival.org. Hundreds of Nativity sets and artwork from around the world, with live music, children's activities. Free admission.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 6, Holiday Plaza, Fifth and G streets, Grants Pass, visitgrantspass.com. Horse carriage rides, live music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, tree lighting. Free.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — WEEKEND HOLIDAY EVENTS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 7-8, Evergreen's Bear Hotel, 2101 N. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, roguewinterfest.org. Holiday tree displays with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday music. Admission $5, free for 2 and younger, sold at the door only.

CHRISTMAS PARADE, 7 p.m. Dec. 7, Sixth Street, from C to L streets, Grants Pass, grantspasschristmasparade.org. Holiday lights, floats, bands. Free.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS TOUR, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14, Grants Pass area. Self-guided tour of homes decorated for the holidays, with breakfast (9-10:30 a.m.) in the cafeteria at Asante Three Rivers Medical Center. Tickets $25, in advance at the Asante Three Rivers Gift Shop or at the breakfast the day of.

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS PAST, 10 a.m-3 p.m. Dec. 14, Josephine County Historical Society, 512 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Open house with entertainment, children's crafts, refreshments, tours, Free,

Jackson County

HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 29-Dec. 31, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford. Medford Garden Railroaders showcase a holiday model railroad layout in the old Eddie Bauer store on the second floor, open during mall hours. Admission free.

LITHIA ARTISANS CHRISTMAS FAIRE, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, Nearly 50 artists and craftspeople show and sell gift-worthy work, with live music, food and drinks, raffle drawing. Free admission.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, 5 p.m. Nov. 29, downtown Ashland, 541-482-3486. Grand illumination of holiday lights throughout town, Santa's arrival, entertainment. Free,

POINSETTIA FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30, Ashland Greenhouses, 650 E. Ashland Lane, Ashland, 541-482-2866. Thousands of colorful poinsettias on display and for sale, plus handcrafted goods. snacks, raffle. Free admission.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 30-Dec. 22 (no tours Dec. 1), Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Costumed docents share Victorian origins of popular Christmas observances and traditions. Admission $5-$10, reservations encouraged.

HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING, 5 p.m. Nov. 30, New City Hall, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville. Tree lighting ceremony, caroling, storytelling. Free.

CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Nov. 30, Dunbar Farms, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Holiday tree lighting on covered porch, with bagpipe music and Santa. Free, reservations recommended.

HOLIDAY TROLLEY LIGHTS TOUR, 6-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1-31 (no tours Dec. 24-25), Jacksonville, christmasinjacksonville.com. Trolley ride through town to see lights displays and landmarks, with hot beverages, festive music, Tickets $15.

"HOTEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS," 5 p.m. Dec. 6, Columbia Hotel, 262 E. Main St., Ashland, thecabaretrisque.com. Local artists and holiday market (5 p.m.) and drag show (8 p.m.). Admission to the market is free; drag show is $10.

WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL, 4:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Pear Blossom Park Blocks, 204 N. Bartlett St., Medford. Holiday tree lighting, live music, candy cane hunt, photos with Santa, vendor booths and activities, holiday displays, food trucks, fireworks. Free.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 7, City Hall, 140 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3321, ext. 130. Christmas lights parade and tree lighting ceremony, Santa, holiday crafts, hot cocoa and cookies. Free.

LIGHT UP GOLD HILL, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 7, Gold Hill City Park, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Santa's caravan followed by holiday tree lighting. Free.

WINTER WONDERLAND, 6 p.m. Dec. 7, Plaza Park, downtown Rogue River. Community tree lighting and holiday celebration, with gingerbread house contest, photos with Santa. Free.

FESTIVAL OF TREES, 6:30-8 p.m. Dec. 7, IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave. Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Community chili dinner, live music, decorated trees, visits with Santa. Free,

PROVIDENCE FESTIVAL OF TREES, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7-8, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, providencefoundations.org/medford. Holiday tree displays, teddy bear hospital, entertainment, Santa. Admission $8 adults, $5 ages 3-12 and seniors 65 and older; free for 2 and younger.

WASSAILING, 3-6 p.m. Dec. 14, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154. Community singing. Free.

POLAR EXPRESS EVENT, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. .14-15, The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922. Activities, crafts, games and hot chocolate, with reading of "The Polar Express." Time slots are: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1:3-0-3:30 p.m., 4:30-6:30 p.m., plus a sensory friendly event at 9 a.m. Tickets $17-$22 for children, $10-$12 for adults.

Douglas County

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, 6 o,n, Dec. 1, Douglas County Courthouse, 1036 S.E. Douglas Ave., Roseburg, 541-957-4896. Tree lighting, music, a Christmas story, Santa and Mrs. Claus, refreshments. Free.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 8, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. Crafters show and sell their wares. Admission $5 adults (or $4 with canned food donation), free for children 12 and younger

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

FREE FISHING DAYS, Nov. 29-30, throughout Oregon, myodfw.com. Anglers can fish, crab or clam with no license; bag limits and other regulations still apply.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 7, 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.

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.

Jackson County

FREE FISHING DAYS, Nov. 29-30, throughout Oregon, myodfw.com. Anglers can fish, crab or clam with no license; bag limits and other regulations still apply.

HARVEST SHOW OF FINE WOODWORKING, 10 a.m. -7 p.m. Nov. 29, 10 a,.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 1, Hay-Patton Rehearsal Center, 200 Enders Alley, Ashland, siskiyouwoodcraftguild.org. Local woodworkers show and sell handcrafted functional, sculptural, whimsical items made of wood. Free admission.

WORLD AIDS DAY, 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 1, Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford, 541-944- 9593. Candlelight observance with a talk by Lexi Sylvester, music by the Rogue Valley Peace Choir, piano music by Mark Angle-Hobson. Free.

WINTER KICK OFF PARTY, noon-4 p.m. Dec. 7, Mt. Ashland Ski Area, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland, 541-482-2987. Live music, refreshments for sale. Free.

WINTER FINE ARTS FESTIVAL, 5:30 p.,m. Dec. 13, Ashland High School, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandarts.org. Dinner catered by culinary arts students, student art exhibitions, variety show by music and theater students. Tickets $15 general, $5 students, free for those under 4; benefitss Ashland High School art programs.

SWIFTIE BIRTHDAY BASH, 74-9 p.m. Dec. 14, Rockafairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Music from every era, live band karaoke, trivia, music bingo, food and drinks, raffle, style contest. Tickets $13 general, $7 ages 13 and younger. RSVP requested.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Bri Marie, Nov. 27-28; The Koz, Nov. 29-Dec. 1; A Very Cher-Y Christmas, Nov. 30; The Brothers Reed, Dev. 4-7; LandSharks, Jimmy Buffet tribute, Dec. 28; Chaparro Chuacheneger & Juanito El Millonzuki, music and comedy, Dec. 29; New Year's Eve Bingo, Dec. 31; Paradise New Year's Eve Bash, Dec. 31; DJ Trivia, Sundays.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. En Vogue, Dec. 13; Aaron Lewis, Jan. 18.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 29-30; Chubby Checker, Dec. 7; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 20-21; Under the StreetLamp, Dec. 21; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin nights, Sundays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Cribbage tournament, Nov. 29-Dec. 1.

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

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Hektic Weekend, Nov. 29-30.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Bingo Marathon, Dec. 1; Rowdy Hank, Jan., 4; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Snickle Fritz, Dec. 6; Merry-Oke, Dec. 13; DJ Music Night, Dec. 20.

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