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NIGHTLIFE


Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Aug. 14, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, funk, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 6-10 p.m. No cover.

AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Aug. 14, Pure Country, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 15, live music; Aug, 16, Sweet Sixx, reggae, blues, Latin, funk, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

BACKDOOR AT THE REPLAY, 115 Redwood Ave, Cave Junction, 541-592-4138. Aug. 15, Cave Rave, with Resonant Vibrations, DJ Deep Field, DJ Leonharto and more, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5; Thursdays, open mic, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Aug. 14-15, Josephine Jukebox, 8 p.m.-midnight; Thursdays, open mic with Coleman Antonucci, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856.

Aug. 15, Shakedown, classic rock, 8-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic with Kevin Widdison, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-476-3818. Aug. 14, live music, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, The Mystics, variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 16, Reverberays, surf rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Aug. 13, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 14, Trevor Hanks, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug 15, Jared Gutridge Duo, variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Aug. 21, Chuck D & The Banquets, 7 p.m., Nether Hour, funk, blues, soul, rock, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door, if available.

STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Aug. 14, Josh Hunt & The Upper Left, variety, 7-11 p.m.; Sundays, open jam, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Aug 15, Bim Jeam & the Sadness, R&B, roots, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 19, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Aug. 28, Stand-Up & Improv Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. sign-ups, 8 p.m. show, no cover.

THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Aug. 14, More or Less Paul, power rock trio, 8-11 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

APPLE OUTLAW, 15090 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-7109. Aug. 15, Danger Kitty, 5-8 p.m.; Aug. 19, Josephine Jukebox, vintage rock, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Aug. 15, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association open mic, 5:30-8 p.m.; Aug. 21, Colin & Tucker’s Cold Cuts, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 22, Frank & Friends, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 13, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 14, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 15, Billy Rock Trio, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 20, Seth Hansson, variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BUTTERFLY CLUB 557, 557 Medford Center, Medford, 541-499-1133. Sept. 13, Tres Palomas, bossa nova, Latin jazz, 6-7 p.m., $10.

CALLAHAN’S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Live music, Fridays, Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Fridays and Saturdays, 8-10 p.m., $15.10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK AT THE LODGE, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031. Aug. 19, Gabriel Rutledge, comedy, 7 p.m., $40.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Aug. 13, Roger Jaeger, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 14, Keith Barney, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 15, Soft E, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 18, Taurus Moon, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 20, Phoenix Sigalove, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 22, Colton Ort, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 29, Conrad, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

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

LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Aug. 13, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 14, Shine On Band, Grateful Dead Americana, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Aug. 15, DJ Poppa Dance Party, music from the 1980s-2000s, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Aug. 20, comedy, 8 p.m., $15.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Aug. 16, The Pozitronics, R&B, classic rock, soul, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 19, Aged to Perplextion, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Aug. 14, Lenea, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug, 21, Danielle Kelly, soul, R&B, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Aug. 16, Connor Reese, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 19, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Aug. 14, Steve & Wendi Sue, folk, rock, soul, blues, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 15, Jim Friend, classic country, rock, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 16, Bryce Pettyjohn, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 458-226-5503. Aug. 15, Femme Fatale, vintage rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES


Josephine County

DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Aug. 22, Liquid Violet, variety, 4-7 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic with Nevin, 5 p.m. sign-up, 5:30-9 p.m. music. No cover.

DWELL WINES, 7281 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 214-697-0435. Aug. 15, Sterling 2, jazz, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Aug. 21, Mountaintop Sound, bluegrass, folk, Americana, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

Sept. 25, Ben Rice Band, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

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

Aug. 14, Jared Gutridge Duo, variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Aug. 16, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 1-4 p.m.

WOOLDRIDGE CREEK VINEYARD, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. Aug. 15, release of three rehabilitated barn owls, 4-6 p.m. Free.


Jackson County

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Aug, 15, The Fret Drifters, guitar wizards, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 13, John Johns, dark folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 14, Duke Street, blues, R&B, soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, Brisbane Project Trio, soulful blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug 16, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 20, The Shabby Guys, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

COWHORN VINEYARD & GARDEN, 1665 Eastside Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-6876. Aug. 22, DJ Ombe, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-613-5062. Aug. 14, Sonido Alegre, Spanish- gypsy-flavored music, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 15, Lisa & Dean, variety, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 16, Jen Ambrose & Annieville, blues, rock, pop, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN’ VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 14, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DARK HOLLOW FARM, 7121 Dark Hollow Road, Medford, 458-488-0407. Aug. 15, Robbie Dacosta, rock, rockabilly, blues, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Aug. 15, The Bouray, rock, blues, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 16, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Aug 15, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Aug. 16, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Aug. 13 traditional Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 14, Bekkah McAlvage, country, folk, bluegrass, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, Jackalope Blue, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug, 16, Adam Gabriel, soulful rock, southern blues, roots, 2-4 p.m.; Aug. 20, traditional Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 28, Salsa Brava, Latin dance music, 7 p.m. lesson, 7:30-9:30 p.m. dancing, $20.

FARRIS VINEYARDS, 2783 Rogue River Highway, Gold Hill, 541-951-7147. Aug. 14, Sonie & Jeff, variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Aug. 14, Kristen & Robbie, rock, rockabilly, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover. Aug. 21, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Aug. 22, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Aug. 23, Jared Gutridge, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 3, Simple Dreams, tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Journey, 4-6 p.m., $22.

PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Aug. 14, Andy Wright, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 15, Reverberays, surf rock, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 17, Sweet Sixx, reggae, blues, Latin, funk, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 19, The Mitchell Brothers, easy listening, 5-7 p.m.; No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 13, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 14, Salsa Brava, salsa, bachata, cha-cha, dance lesson 7 p.m., dancing 7:30-9:30 p.m., $20 general, $10 ages 7-17; Aug. 16, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 21, Blue Lightning, rock, blues, pop, contemporary, 6-9:30 p.m., $15.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Aug. 22, Delilah Beaucoup, Annie Lennox tribute, with John Mazzei on piano, 6-8 p.m., $20-$28, reservations.

THE PUNCH HOUSE, 9115 Blackwell Road, Central Point, 541-414-7941. Aug. 15, summer film, “Willow,” (1988), 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 23, Chris Bianco, variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Aug. 15, 33 String Drive, folk, country, bluegrass, Americana, 3-5 p.m.; Aug. 22, Sterling 2, jazz, swing, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 14, Rebekkah Swan, ukulele, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 15, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 16, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Aug. 15, The Ant Hill. Folk, country, bluegrass, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 14, Daniel Nickels Band, modern country, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 16, Grant Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248-0494. Aug. 16, No Ordinary Love, variety, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 30, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock Americana, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 14, Mark Hill Trio, variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 15, Rogue Suspects, rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m., $20; Aug. 19, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Aug. 15, Shybo Torres, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Aug. 14, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

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

Aug. 16, Paul Mozina, classic rock, blues, 3-5 p.m.; Sept. 6, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989.

Aug. 14, Tony Brussat and Lawrence Newcomb, Golden Age American jazz, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, Stardust Trio, jazz, swing, 3:30-6:30 p.m.; Aug. 16, John Ivey Band, variety, 3:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC


Josephine County

LED ZEPAGAIN: LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, roguetheatre.org. Classic rock. $53-$75.

ARMCHAIR BOOGIE, 8 p.m. Sept. 4, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, find The Hivve on Facebook. Modern bluegrass, with funk, rock and jam traditions, with opening band. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door


Jackson County

ATMOSPHERE & FRIENDS, 6 p.m. Aug. 13, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Hip hop, with The Pharcyde, DJ Abilities, Abstract Rude and Plaine Ole Bill opening. $66-$74 reserved, $49 adult lawn, $39 child lawn.

JAMES RIAN O’KEEFE & NOAH PROUDFOOT, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 13, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 North, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. With Balladir. $25.

ASHLAND CITY BAND, 7 p.m. Aug. 13, Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, Ashland, ashlandband.org. Band plays a variety of music, with pre-concert music at 6:15 p.m., continuing every Thursday through Aug. 20. Free.

ZZ TOP AND CHEAP TRICK, 7 p.m. Aug. 13, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Rock legends. $59.77-$203.64.

LOS LOBOS & LOS LONELY BOYS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Chicano blues-rock and Texican rock ‘n roll, with The Brisbane Projeect opening. $66-$76 reserved, $49 adult lawn, $39 child lawn.

RECOLLECTIONS OF WALES, 3 p.m. Aug. 15, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. The music of Wales on flutes, cello, piano. Tickets $30, at the door, cash only.

MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 15, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Rock, blues, Americana, from Kentucky. Tickets $20.

JASON ISBELL, 8 p.m. Aug. 15, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Americana, alt-country. Tickets $99-$159.

KOMAGA TRIO, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-488-3869, siskiyuoumusicproject.com. Ensemble performs blend of jazz, world rhythm and chamber nuances. Tickets $25-$30.

JOE HILL, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talenclublive.com. Comedy. $20.

SUMMER SOUNDS: DIGGIN DIRT, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17, Lithia Park, Ashland, epicashland.com. Funk, soul from Humboldt County, with The Rosa Lees opening, plus kids activities, food trucks, beer and wine garden. Free. Also Sept. 21.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 20, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform. Free.

ROGUE SUSPECTS, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 21, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Aretha Franklin tribute. Tickets $20.

BEN RICE & PDX HUSTLE, 8 p.m. Aug. 21, Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talenclublive.com. Blues. $20.

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 22, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music jam for all ages. Admission by donation.

POLYRHYTHMICS, 7 p.m. Aug. 22, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. R&B, progressive jazz, Afrobeat. Tickets $33, plus fees.

DALE WATSON, 8 p.m. Aug. 22, Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talenclublive.com. Swing, honky tonk, rockabilly. $40.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY: AMERICANA POPS, 3 p.m. Aug. 22-23, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner joins the orchestra to celebrate American music, including Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Louis Armstrong, Parmer Fuller and others. Tickets $25-$80.

ALICE DIMICELE & FORCE OF NATURE, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 27, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Earthy groove rock. Tickets $20.

“THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS,” 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Jane Lynch and Kate Flannery present an evening of raucous comedy, song and mischief in a show that is part cabaret, part stand-up. Tickets $68, $74, $80.

MAMUSE, 7 p.m. Aug. 29, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk, soul-folk revival, roots. Tickets $30, plus fees.

WEIRD AL YANKOVIC, 6 p.m. Sept. 9, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Comedy rock show. $45-$149.50, plus fees.

MARTY O’REILLY, 7 p.m. Sept. 12, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Americana, folk, soul, blues. Tickets $33, plus fees.


ON STAGE


Josephine County

“LEND ME A TENOR,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, some Thursdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 14-30, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. An over-the-top farce set backstage at an opera company. Tickets $30 opening night, $25 other performances.

“DADDY LONG LEGS,” 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21-22, Aug. 27-29, outdoor amphitheater, River Valley Church, 2193 Midway Ave., Grants Pass, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Romantic two-person musical based on the novel by Jean Webster about an orphan with a secret patron who introduces her to the world of literature, travel and adventure. Tickets $20; $18 for opening night.


Jackson County

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 25, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Festival continues with shows in repertory: “Yellow Face” through Oct. 23; “You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World,” through Aug. 21; “Smote This: A Comedy About God...And Other Serious $H*T,” Aug. 27-Oct. 24; “Emma,” through Oct. 9; “Henry IV, Part 1,” through Oct. 10; “The Taming of the Shrew,” through Oct. 11; “Come From Away,” through Oct. 24; “King Hedley II,” through Oct. 24; “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” through Oct. 25. Ticket prices vary.

“I HATE HAMET,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Aug. 27-Sept. 20, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A brash television actor about to start rehearsals for his first foray into Shakespeare — playing Hamlet — rents an apartment haunted by the ghost of actor John Barrymore, who was acclaimed for his portrayal of Hamlet. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.

“CHICAGO,” 1 p.m. Thursdays and Sundays, some Saturday and 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, through Aug. 30, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Murderous women vie for the spotlight and the headlines in 1920s Chicago. Tickets $32-$64.

“SPOTLIGHT ON FRANK,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Aug 30, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Salute to the life and music of Frank Sinatra. Tickets $40; $25 for Aug. 6 preview.

“DEATH AND THE MAIDEN,” 1 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 14-Nov. 1, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.com. A woman holds captive the man she believes brutally raped and tortured her years earlier in order to force his confession. Tickets $40 advance, $45 door; Oct. 14 preview is $30; Oct. 15 opening is $50-$55, benefit for Planned Parenthood


Douglas County

“MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS,” 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 3-20, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Agatha Christie whodunit adapted by Ken Ludwig about a wealthy man found murdered in the night and a train full of suspects. Tickets $17 general, $12 ages 12 and younger.


CHILD’S PLAY


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.-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Sunday; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 for Oregon Trail Card holders, $5 every first Sunday.

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

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Digitally manipulated drawings, paintings and photos by Kim Sterling, through August, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

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

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. “Art About Agriculture,” work by Oregon artists focused on visual storytelling inspired by foood, fiber and natural resources, through Sept. 25.

HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Artwork by gallery members, ongoing.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. “Interdependence,” the summer member art exhibit, plus visiting artist exhibit featuring Donna Bertucci-Ruiz and Heather Ayers-Flood from the Back Door Art Studio & Gallery, through Oct. 11.


Jackson County

PHOENIX ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 14, Phoenix, travelphoenixoregon.com. Art, music, family activities, pop-up performances, food. Free.

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. “The Colors of Nature,” paintings of the environment by Pam Haunschild.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Mixed media collages by Nancy Sterling, photographs and colored pencil drawings by Roy Musitelli, through Augsut, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. “The Un-Expected Life of Animals,” paintings by Rachel Jean Fisher, through August, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Urban Sketchers of Ashland, plein air drawings and sketches, and vibrant watercolors by Deanna Sr. Martin, through Aug. 30.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Hand-built clay and metal sculptures by Cheryl Kampner, and quiet drwings in pen, pencil and paint by Ruth Halpern, through August, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

BACK DOOR ART GALLERY & STUDIO, 106 Talent Ave., No. 5, Talent, backdoorartgalleryandstudio.com. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Work by Vivian McAleavy, through August.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. “The Coaster Show,” more than 200 artists produce work on 4.5-inch square coasters, through Sept. 12.

COLLIER GALLERY AT CTP, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Annual Member Exhibition, multiple artists display work in a variety of mediums, including fluid and abstract watercolor paintings, plein air landscapes and portraits, Aug, 27-Sept. 20 reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 29.

THE COLUMBIA HOTEL, 262 1/2 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-601-2087. “Heat Wave: An Art Show on Warmth, Weather and a World on Fire,” painting, photography, sculpture, textile, and mixed media by Gabriel Lipper, Tarik Ragab, Alexis Mixter and Egon Dubois, through August.

HERMETICUS BOOK SHOP, 469 B St., Ashland, 530-693-5774. “Living Between Cultures,” painting, mixed media and performance imagery to explore two ancestral journeys, British and Hawaiian, by Beca Blake, through October; receptions 5-7 p.m. Sept. 4 and Oct. 2.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. “Thickets,” paintings by Kyrianna, through Sept. 11; Collage by Larry Hurst, through Sept. 18; gallery members, through Aug. 27.

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.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 44 N. Second St., Ashland. Expressive figure paintings by Gatoe Mukarhinda, through August


Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. “Biology Rising: The Origins of Hope,” mixed media art installations and other works by Julie Anderson Bailey, plus works by Shawn Edrington and Tyler Brumfield, and an exhibit of soft sculpture art, through Aug 15.

Umpqua Plein Air Exhibit, display of artwork created outdoors by artists during the five-day paint-out in Douglas County, Aug. 22-Oct. 24; reception 4-7 p.m. Aug. 22.


LITERARY


Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Aug. 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.


Jackson County

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 13, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “Flawless” by Elsie Silver. Free.

A STORY ALOUD WITH BARRETT O’BRIEN, 2 p.m. Aug. 15, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St. Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Three actors present a staged reading of a classic short story. Free.

AUTHOR TALK – MAX DOTY, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of “The House That Eats the Dead” reads from his domestic horror novel. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 20, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “The Queens of Crime” by Marie Benedict. Free.

AUTHOR TALK – STEVE LAW, 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of “Peddlers of Hate – How the Ku Klux Klan Seized Pow1er in 1920s Oregon,” discusses his book. Free.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Jacksonville Library, 340 C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665, jcls.org. Book discussion group with readers sharing what they love. Free.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Sept. 1, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “Every Coak Rolled in Blood” by James Lee Burke. Free.

BANNED BOOKS CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Sept. 2, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “The Underground Railroad” by Colson Whitehead. Free.


MISCELLANY


Josephine County

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 15, 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.

ROGUE MOTOR SHOW, 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, 458-212-3362. Display of cars, bikes, hot rods, scooters, anything with an engine, plus live music, vendors, raffles, games, bounce house. Admission $20 per vehicle, $7 for spectators, free for 12 and younger.


Jackson County

FLYNN CREEK CIRCUS — THE CRICKET & THE WREN, 7 p.m. Aug. 14, 1 and 5 p.m. Aug. 15, 4 and 7 p.m. Aug 16, 7 p.m. Aug. 17, 7 p.m. Aug. 20, 1 and 5 p.m. Aug. 22, 1 and 4 p.m. Aug. 23, and 8 p.m. Aug, 15, Aug. 21, Aug 22 (adults only), ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, scienceworksmuseum.org/events. An original story about a merchant’s daughter, Frog Prince, a cow and pirate, with acrobatics, comedy, stunts. Tickets $27-$36 singles, $91 for two-three guests, $128-$153 for four-five guests, with VIP seating also available.

THUNDERSTRUCK CUSTOM XTREME BIKE SHOW, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 15, Touevlle Tavern, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-779-0340, 541-479-5258. Stock and custom motorcycles, foreign bikes, classic cars, with live music by Shakedown, vendors, beer garden, food trucks, raffles. Free for spectators.

BEEKMAN HOUSE TOURS, noon-3 p.m. Aug. 15, Sept. 19-20, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Forty-five minute house tours (starting every 20 minutes), with a focus on different aspects of daily life, 1900 vs. 2026. Tickets $10, cash or check at the door; reservations required.

INDIE WINE MIXER, noon-5 p.m. Aug. 15, Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N. Main St., Phoenix , indiewinemixer.com. Wine tasting event featuring more than 20 small-production Oregon wine makers. Tickets $45.

DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT, 9 p.m. Aug. 15, Mt. Ashland Ski Area, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland, 541-482-2897, mtashland.com. Showing of “Night of the Living Dead.” Tickets $30 per car, up to eight people.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 21, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.

ART UNVEILING, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 21, Ethos Academy, 4414 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, phoenixhelio.com. Unveiling of Wataru Sugiyama’s “Peace at the End,” a conceptual installation art piece, which uses hand-built sculpture to explore universal themes of conflict resolution through self-awareness, compassion and peace. Free.

DANCE PARTY, 7-11 p.m. Aug. 22, Annex Dance Studio Ballroom, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford. Latin music. Suggested $10 cover.

DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT, 9 p.m. Aug. 22, Mt. Ashland Ski Area, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland, 541-482-2897, mtashland.com. Showing of “The Goonies.” Tickets $30 per car, up to eight people.

STEP BEHIND THE COUNTER, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 6, Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Self-guided tours though the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986, More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $2, free for 12 and younger.

MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue, Medford. Ride diesel trains and a motor car, see unique model railway layouts, learn about local railroad history, tour historical railroad equipment, with food for purchase. Admission is free, donations appreciated.


CASINOS


Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Space Oddity, David Bowie Tribute, Aug. 22; Single Mingle, Sept. 9; Tacotopia, Tequilla & Music Festival, Sept. 12; Fall Classic Rodeo,. Sept. 19; Country Live Dance, Sept. 19; Sons of Legion, Oct. 3; Halloween Spooktacular, Oct. 24; Hot August Nights: Neil Diamond tribute, Nov. 28.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Bret Lucich and The Head Turners, Aug. 14-15; Old Crow Band, Aug. 21-22; Chris Janson, Aug. 22; Sam Girl Band, Aug. 28-29; Jokoy, Sept. 6; Deal or No Deal Live, Sept. 18-19.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. King of the Cage – Warborn, Aug. 15; Surf City Soundoff, Aug. 22-23; Sports Cards, Pokemon Magic, and Funko Pop Show, Aug. 22-23; Comedy on the Coast, Sept. 11-12; Gatlin Brothers, Sept. 19; Hotel California – Eagles Tribute, Oct. 3; That Arena Rock Show, Nov. 21; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 330, Aug. 15; Brawl on the Bay, Aug. 22; Salmon Celebration, Sept. 12-13.

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. Comedy with Angie Bloomfield, Aug. 15.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Benefit car show, Aug. 15; karaoke. Aug. 21; Chazz the Magician, Aug. 22; karaoke, Sept. 4; karaoke, Sept. 18.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Karaoke, Aug. 15; Laugh Out Loud Comedy, Aug. 20; Laugh Out Loud Comedy, Sept. 17; SquatchFest, Oct. 9.


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