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ART


Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY GRANTS PASS, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 2, downtown Grants Pass. Artists’ receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late. Free.

BRIDGEVIEW VINEYARDS WINERY, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Paintings by Becca Farmer, Gabriela Alvarez and Brian Davis, through Oct. 11.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Landscape paintings and multi-media work by Paul Brown, through September, 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 food, 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

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Oct. 2, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists’ receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

PHOENIX ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Sept 11, Phoenix, travelphoenixoregon.com. Art, music, family activities, pop-up performances, food. Free.

TALENT ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Oct. 23, downtown Talent, talentbusinessalliance.org. Art, music, family activities, pop-up performances, food. Free.

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. “Flow States,” new abstract watercolors by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, through Sept. 30.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Paintings by Winnifred Liang, through September, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487.Figurative bronze figures embodying motion and energy by Laura Teste, through Sept. 30.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Pastel Artists of Oregon and guest member artist Brenda Mills Brannon, through September.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Paintings by Michael Gibson and glasswork by Stef and Dan Seffinger, through Sept. 30, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

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

CASCADE HASSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, 344 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4341. Fluid abstract paintings by Cindy Triplett, throough Sept. 30.

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; the coasters are for sale in the store and on the store’s website.

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, through Sept. 20.

THE COLUMBIA HOTEL, 262 1/2 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-601-2087. A showcase of eight local glass artisrts: Turtle Anuweh, Fiona Anuweh, Carrel Shonnard, Brent Cook, Kyle Geise, Logan Rudkin, Jon Boley, Todd Ortega, through Sept. 30.

FUSION ARTWORKS, A PETIT GALLERY, 248 N. Second St., Ashland, 541-227-4598. Sculptures by John Garloff and paintings by Mori D, through Sept. 30.

GYPSY ROAD STUDIO, 369 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6930. Art in wool and silk by Suzanne Warden, through Sept. 30.

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. Oct. 2.

HUMMINGBIRD HEART CO., 88 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0459. Artwork by the Haines & Friends Visual Arts Grant Program Creative Awareness grant recipients, through Sept. 30.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118.“Thickets,” paintings by Kyrianna, through Sept. 11; “RTA and the Cosmic Order of Things,” collage by Larry Hurst, through Sept. 18.

SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-ON MUSEUM, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. “Garden of Delights,” work by Betty LaDuke exploring themes of renewal, resilience and transformation through symbolic narratives drawn from the natural world, September through November.

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. Floral acrylic paintings by Dela Zimmerman, throough Sept. 30.


Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Umpqua Plein Air Exhibit, display of artwork created outdoors by artists during the five-day paint-out in Douglas County, through Oct. 24.


NIGHTLIFE


Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 6-10 p.m. No cover.

AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Sept. 11, Borderline Music, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 12, Honeypot Duo, variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

BACKDOOR AT THE REPLAY, 115 Redwood Ave, Cave Junction, 541-592-4138. Thursdays, open mic, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Sept. 11, Johnny Young, country, 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.

Sept. 12, Shakedown, 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. Sept. 12, Broadway Phil & The Shouters, rock, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Sept. 10, Johnny Young, country, 6-9 p.m.; Sept. 11, Daniel Nickels Band, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 12, Trevor Hanks Band, variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Sept. 11, The Kind, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, open jam, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Sept. 16, Christina Hanks, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Sept. 17, Comedy Night, with Carl Lee and Levi Anderson, 8 p.m., $20, advance.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Sept. 18-19, Comedy Night, with Carl Lee and Levi Anderson, 8 p.m., $20, advance.

THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Sept. 11, Full Moon Project, rock, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Sept. 10-11, The Mitchell Brothers, rock, blues, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday; Sept. 12, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, blues, roots, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 19, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 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.

CURTAIN CALL CABARET & LOUNGE, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, curtaincallcollective.com. Sept. 16, Rogue Blues Society jam, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Sept. 11, Adam Gabriel, roots, R&B, blues, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 12, Femme Fatale, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Sept. 15, Taurus Moon, indie blues, jazz, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sept. 18, Dirty Dating Comedy and Roast of Ty Boice, 9 p.m., $20; 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. Sept. 10, Dan Fellman & Grant Ruiz, Latin guitar, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Sept. 11, John Johns, folk, blues, 8-10 p.m., no cover; Sept. 12, Charlee Prayers Band, folk, pop, R&B, 8-10 p.m., no cover; Sept. 17, stand-up comedy, with Justin Talbolt, DJ Kamoflage, 8 p.m., $15.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Sept. 13, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, blues, 3-5 p.m.; Sept. 16, Hop Stone, rock, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

THE POINT PUB & GRILL, 311 E. Pine St., Central Point, 541-665-9015. Sept. 18, Comedy off the Thunderdome, 6:30 p.m., $20.

ROGUE PUB-N-PUTT, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0102. Sept. 12, Family Karaoke Night, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

Sept. 19, Full Moon Project, rock, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Sept. 11, Pozitronics, classic rock, R&B, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Sept. 13, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 16, Jared Gutridge, folk, funk, rock, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Sept. 11, Shybo, classic rock, folk, pop, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 12, Max Mackey, variety, 3-5 p.m.; Sept. 13, Steve Keim, classic rock, 2-4 p.m.; Sept. 18, Jim Friend, classic rock, classic country, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 458-226-5503. Sept. 12, Frankie Hernandez Evening & Morning, soul, funk, reggae rock duo, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES


Josephine County

DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Sept. 12, Dawna Crocker, 2-4 p.m., Tatjana Juliette, 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. Sept. 12, Niesje, indie folk rock, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Sept. 25, Borderline Music, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

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

Sept. 11, Mike Brons, easy listening, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Sept. 13, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, country, Americana, 1-4 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Sept. 26, Rogue Suspects, Santana tribute, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Sept. 10, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 11, Shae & Jeni, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 12, Canto Sol, flamenco and classical guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 17, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

COWHORN VINEYARD & GARDEN, 1665 Eastside Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-6876. Oct. 3, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 1-4 p.m., no cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-613-5062. Sept. 11, The Smokin’ Gundersons, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 13, Jimmy Limo, smooth guitar, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN’ VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Sept. 11, live music, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 14, Lisa and Dean, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 16, JustaDuo, rock, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DARK HOLLOW FARM, 7121 Dark Hollow Road, Medford, 458-488-0407. Sept. 12, Jen Ambrose & Mark Thomas Johnson, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Sept. 11, Highway 99 Band, variety, 6-8 p.m., $8-$12; Sept. 20, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 27, Adam Gabriel, roots, R&B, soul, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Sept. 12, Brisbane Project, soulful blues, Texas rock, Latin-influenced roots, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, Aimee Barbuto, Americana, folk, indie-rock, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 18, Daniel Nickels Band, modern country, Americana, 6-8 p.m., $10; Sept. 27, Petty Thievery, music of Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, 6-8 p.m., $25-$50.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Sept. 10, traditional Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 11, Encore Five, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 12, Rogue Suspects, Bonnie Raitt tribute, soul, blues, rock, 6-8 p.m., $12; Sept. 17, traditional Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Sept. 25, Salsa Brava, Latin dance music, 7 p.m. lesson, 7:30-9:30 p.m. dancing, $20.

ELIANA WINES, 4360 E. Barnett Road, Medford, 541-690-4350. Sept. 19, Clayton Joseph Scott, gypsy jazz, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Sept. 19, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 27, Shine On Band, Grateful Dead Americana, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 27, Simple Dreams, music of Fleetwood Mac, Journey, Heart, 4-6 p.m., $22, reservations; Oct. 3, Blue Lightning, rock, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Sept. 19, Boots & BBQ, barbecue buffet, music by Dr. Pain & The Remedy, 5-7 p.m., $45-$55, includes gratuity; Sept. 20, The Kind, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Sept. 26, Niesja, alt indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Sept. 30, Shae & Jenni, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Sept. 10, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 13, Nick Garrett-Powell, variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 20, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.

THE PUNCH HOUSE, 9115 Blackwell Road, Central Point, 541-414-7941. Sept. 18, “The Princess Bride,” 7 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Sept. 11, Connor Reese, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 12, Just A Duo, variety, 4-6 p.m.; Sept. 13, Dennis Koencny, classic oldies, new country, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Sept. 12, Keenan Pruett, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Sept. 11, Saucy, rock, pop, funk, 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 13, Kristen & Robbie Duo, rock, rockabilly, blues, 4-6 p.m.; Sept. 16, Fine Wines & Punchlines, with DJ Kamoflage and Levi Anderson, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Sept. 18, Vinyl Tap, rock, jam. 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 19, open mic with Rick Millward, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Sept. 20, Encore 5, variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248-0494. Sept. 13, Enoch & David, folk, Americana, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Sept. 11, Vinyl Tap, rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 12, Encore 5, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Sept. 16, Santa Fe, variety, 6-8 p.m., $5; Sept. 18, Natasha Neece and Peter Gross, acoustic Led Zepelin, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 19, Simple Dreams, Linda Ronstadt tribute, 5-8 p.m., $22, reservations; Sept. 20, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro, neo soul, R&B, 6-8 p.m., $20.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Sept. 12, Lisa & Dean, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Sept. 11, The Shabby Guys, smooth jazz, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

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

Sept. 13, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 2-4 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC


Josephine County

HEAVEN ZEST, 6 p.m. Sept. 12, True Juice, 124 N.W. D St., Grants Pass. Reggae-flavored hip hop album release, with Alcyon Massive opening and guest Skip Wicked of Indubious. Tickets $20, plus fees.

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.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Sept. 20, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Charles Ives joins the orchestra to perform “Central Park in the Dark,” plus works by Brahms and Elgar. Tickets $25-$60.

BENEFIT CONCERT, 6 p.m. Sept. 24, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, gpmuseum.com. The Rough & Tumble, folk dup, and Flagship Romance, alternative folk music duo. Tickets $35 advance online, $40 at the door; benefits the Grants Pass Museum of Art.

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 26, Redwood Grange, 1830 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-956-0618, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Free.

JUDY COLLINS: SWEET JUDY BLUE EYES FAREWELL TOUR, 8 p.m. Oct. 2, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, roguetheatre.org. Folk, pop, rock. $53-$160.

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. Oct. 3, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 458-246-8514, jeffersonbaroque.org. "Flora & Fauna" program celebrates the beauty and diversity of the natural world through Baroque music, with guest recorder player Vicki Boeckman. Tickets $30 general, $25 seniors, $5 students and Oregon Trail Card holders, free for 17 and younger.


Jackson County

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.

PIANO & CELLO CONCERT, 3 p.m. Sept. 13, Old Siskiyou Barn, Ashland, duet.eventbrite.com. Alexander Tutunov and Michal Palzewicz perform classical duets, including works by Schubert, Saint-Saens, Kreisler and Davydov, and selected solos. Tickets $33.85 general advance, $35 door, $15 for students.

DJ GEMINEYE, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Blue Heron Park, 4385 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, travelphoenixoregon.com. Dance party with family activities. Free.

CELLO CONCERT, 11 a.m.-noon Sept. 15, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Local cellist Lisa Truelove plays a potpourri of classical and folk melodies. Free.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 17, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY: MASTERWORKS 1, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland; 3 p.m. Sept. 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Charles Ives joins the orchestra to perform “Central Park in the Dark,” plus works by Brahms and Elgar. Tickets $40-$82.

CHICAGO, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Rock, with Dr. Pain & The Remedy on the side stage. $98-$106 reserved, $74 adult lawn, $64 child lawn.

JOSLYN & THE SWEET COMPRESSION, 8 p.m. Sept. 23, Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. Soul-funk, R&B. $20, plus fees.

MAMA’S BROKE, 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Contemporary Canadian folk duo. Tickets $30, plus fees.

MAGIFICENT SANCTUARY BAND, 8 p.m. Sept. 25, Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. Funky jam band from Humboldt County, California. $15, plus fees.

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. Oct. 2, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 3 p.m. Oct. 4, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 458-246-8514, jeffersonbaroque.org. "Flora & Fauna" program celebrates the beauty and diversity of the natural world through Baroque music, with guest recorder player Vicki Boeckman. Tickets $30 general, $25 seniors, $5 students and Oregon Trail Card holders, free for 17 and younger.

FRY STREET QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, chambermusicconcerts.org. Ensemble performs 21st century chamber music, with guests Toby Appel on viola and Monica Ohuchi on piano. Tickets $49-$59 general, with discounts for SOU employees, full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER, 7 p.m. Oct. 8, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. M. C. Taylor performs contemporary Americana, folk, country, soul and gospel, with Sam Amidon. Tickets $35, plus fees.

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 24, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music jam for all ages. Admission by donation.


Douglas County

TONY KALTENBERG TRIO, 7 p.m. Sept. 11, Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Power folk. $15 general, $10 seniors, free for students.


ON STAGE


Josephine County

“US AS WE ARE; JUSTICE FOR HAKIYM,” 1 p.m. Sept. 12, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Documentary explores the personal backstory, legal details, social dynamics and historical context of Brian Hakiym Simpson, a firefighter accused of and incarcerated for a racially charged attack. $5.

“ALL MY SONS,” 2 p.m. Sept. 27, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. National Theatre Live presents a filmed West End adaptation of Arthur Miller’s classic drama, staring Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste. $15 adults, $12 students and seniors.

“THE MOUSETRAP,” 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, some Thursdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 9-25, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Agatha Christie mystery that is the longest-running West End show, follows a group of strangers trapped in a snowbound country house with a killer hiding among them. Tickets $30 opening night, $25 general; Oct. 15 is pay-what-you can.


Jackson County

“DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS,” 1 p.m. some Thursdays, some Saturdays and Sundays, and 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, some Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sept. 11-Nov. 8, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Jonathan Harker enlists the help of vampire hunter Van Helsing to track down a mysterious being. Tickets $32-$64.

JON LOVITZ, 8 p.m. Sept. 19, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Comedy for mature audiences. Tickets, $40, $50, $60, $75.

I HATE HAMLET,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, through 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.

COSTAKI ECONOMOPOLOPUS, 8 p.m. Sept. 24, Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. Stand-up comedy, for 21 and older. $35, plus fees.

JIM GAFFIGAN: EVERYTHING IS WONDERFUL, 8 p.m. Sept. 30, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Comedy, with 33 String Drive on the side stage. $139-$149 reserved, $79 adult lawn, $69 child lawn.

“SPOTLIGHT ON GEORGE,” 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 1-25, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Salute to the life and music of George Harrison. Tickets $40.

WELCOME TO THE CIRCUS, 1:30 p.m. Oct. 3, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Rhythm in Motion dance studio perform dances and routines inspired by circuses and carnivals. Tickets $19 general, $14 youth/students.

RESOLVE APOLOGY TOUR, 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Storytelling around anonymous apologies through performance and reflection; pres1ented by Resolve Center. Tickets, $50.

WELCOME TO THE DISRUPTION, 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Variety show by The Doll Pack, for ages 18 and older. Tickets $44 advance, $49 door.

SWAN LAKE: SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS, 7 p.m. Oct. 9, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Dancers perform to Tchaikovsky’s score with vivid light design and illuminated costumes. Tickets $46.50-$76.50.

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

“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, through Sept. 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.


LITERARY


Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Sept. 11, 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

AUTHOR TALK – SCOTT KAISER, 1-2 p.m. Sept 10, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Author reads from his new book “Conquering the Canon: A Life in Shakespeare.” Free.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 10, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “After Hours on Milagro Street” by Angelina M. Lopez. Free.

AUTHOR TALK – DIANA CUNNINGHAM, 7 p.m. Sept. 14, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of “The Natural American Way of Death,” discusses the process of natural burials. Free.

AUTHOR TALK – KEITH ROSSON, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sept 16, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Author discusses his life as a writer and his most recent book, “Coffin Moon.” Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Sept. 17, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “The Queens of Crime” by Marie Benedict.”

AUTHOR TALK – ALIZA HAVA, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of “Into the Light: Ten Songs & Stories Transforming Trauma to Triumph,” discusses her book. Free.

AUTHOR TALK – JOSH WEIL, 7 p.m. Sept. 23 , Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of “What Came West,” discusses his novel of murder and pursuit. Free.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Jacksonville Library, 340 C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665, jcls.org. Book discussion group with readers sharing what they love. Free.

BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 6, 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. Oct. 6, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “My Friends” by Fredrick Backman. Free.

BANNED BOOKS CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Oct. 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads “And Tango Makes Three” by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS


Jackson County

ROGUE VALLEY MAC & CHEESE FESTIVAL, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 11, noon-3 p.m., 5-8 p.m. Sept. 12, Pear Blossom Park, 204 N. Bartlett St., Medford, rvmacandcheesefestival.com. Live music, craft vendors, kids; activities, food. Tickets $25-$40 per day.

HARVEST FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 26-Oct. 25, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873, pheasantfieldsfarm.com. Corn maze, pumpkin patch, animal exhibits, hay rides, live music, vendors. Admission to be announced.


MISCELLANY


Josephine County

SEE OUR SALMON & FRIENDS, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 12, Provolt Recreation Site, 14171 Williams Highway, Provolt, applegatepartnership.org. Games, passport challenge, display of natural artifacts, giant salmon tent, dynamic erosion table, salmon spotting, tours of restoration projects, hands-on activities, talks by local experts. Free.

HORSE RACING – FALL RACE MEET, 1 p.m. Sundays, 5 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 13-Oct. 5, 4 p.m. Oct. 4, Oct. 11, 1 p.m. Oct. 12, Grants Pass Downs, Josephine County Fairgrounds Grants Pass; racingontherogue.org. Admission $5, free for 12 and younger.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19, 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.

ARTISTS RETHINK FASHION, 1-4 p.m. Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Southern Oregon Guild Gallery & Art Center, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5019, southernoregonguild.org. A three-part runway series, featuring textiles by three artists – Bonnie Camanoli, Jean Robertson, Caryne Mount - emphasizing sustainability and creativity, with work on display and for sale. Tickets $20 per show, $50 for all three.


Jackson County

GALA 2026: BRITT UNDER THE STARS, 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. Cocktail hour, silent auction, dinner, live auction, silent disco dance party. $200.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 18, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.

OKTOBERFEST, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 19, Mt. Ashland Ski Resort, Mt. Ashland, mtashland.com. German food, live music, beer garden, kids activities, Bavarian costume contest. Tickets $25.

EL MERCADITO, 1-8:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, britt.org. More than 40 vendors, food and drinks, live music. Free admission.

BEEKMAN HOUSE TOURS, noon-3 p.m. 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.

BOOKS & BREWS: A NOSTALGIC BOOK FAIR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 26, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Sip craft brews, browse books and comics, community mural fundraiser. Free for museum members.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 Jackson County Exo, 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. Gilbert Bonilla, variety, Sept. 11-12; Tacotopia, Tequila & Music Festival, Sept. 12; Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, Sept. 18-19; Fall Classic Rodeo, Sept. 19; Country Live Dance, Sept. 19; Cover Culture, variety, Sept. 25-26; 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. Deal or No Deal Live, Sept. 18-19; Bingo Loco, Oct. 17.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Sept. 11-12; Gatlin Brothers, Sept. 19; Hotel California – Eagles Tribute, Oct. 3; Comedy on the Coast, Oct. 30-31; That Arena Rock Show, Nov. 21; Comedy on the Coast, Nov. 27-28; Ambrosia and Pablo Cruise, Dec. 12; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. Salmon Celebration, Sept. 12-13; UFC 331, Van vs. Pantoja, Sept. 19.

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 Tommy Savitt, Sept. 12; Journey Revisited, Oct. 3.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Karaoke, Sept. 18; Comedy with Dave Williamson and Cody Chasteen, Oct. 10.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Laugh Out Loud Comedy, Sept. 17; karaoke, Sept. 19; River Rock Band, Sept. 26; Country Beach Party, tribute to Luke Bryan and Kenny Chesney, Oct. 3; SquatchFest, Oct. 9; Laugh Out Loud Comedy, Oct. 15; Rain Rockin’ Halloween Party, Oct. 31.


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