Entertainment guide

All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.


NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with Rock Candy, rock, blues, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., 541-479-6160. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with music by Hot Gossip, 8:30 p.m., $20, includes champagne toast, appetizers, party favors; get tickets in advance, in person or by phone.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Dec. 30, New Year's Eve party with DJ Ron, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Jan. 31, Goddam Gallows, punk rock, psychobilly, Delta Bombers, rockabilly blues, VOLK, cowpunk, and The John Dough Boys, punkgrass, 6 p.m., $15 advance at eventbrite.com, $20 door; Thursdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

LOST CAMP BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Dec. 30, New Year's Eve party with The Bouray with Madam Golong, funk, jam, 9 p.m.1- a.m. No cover.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head, acoustic guitar, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays-Sundays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Dec. 28, Southern Biscuit, bluegrass, Americana, old-time music, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 29, Burlesque Bingo, 7-9 p.m., $10 singles, $15 couples; Dec. 29, Night of the Living DJs, hip hop, house trap, dubstep, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; Dec. 30, The Pandora Band, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with The Rogue Underground, funk rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Dec. 28, LoGee Music, New Zealand reggae, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Dec. 29, Guppy, variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party, with American Contraband, kid's crafts, 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 3, LoGee, New Zealand reggae, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Jan. 11, Comedy Night, with Mike Hanson and Narin Vann, 7 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, open mic with Jay Barley, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Jan. 5, The Bone Rollers, stoner psych rock, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Jan. 6, Neil Mangicaro, acoustic reggae, tropcal beats, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Jan. 12-13, Comedy Night, with Mike Hanson and Narin Vann, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com.


Jackson County

APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. Saturdays, open mic, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Dec. 28, Seth Hansson, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 29, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 30, New Year's Eve with Tim & Dennis Mitchell, soft rock, easy listening, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Dec. 29, Madam Go-Long, eclectic solo, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Dec. 30, Drag Brunch, noon, $10 at allevents.in; Dec. 30, comedy, with Todd Basil, Don Gauitte, Gabby Jones, 9 p.m., $15-$20; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party with DJ Rukus, 9 p.m., $15; Jan. 6, Hot Copper Kettle, Americana, 9 p.m., $8-$10; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Dec. 30, Sean Chan, Tom Stamper and Jason Wolverton, bossa nova, samba, 5-7 p.m. $10.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 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. Dec. 29, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 30, Jimmy Limo, 5-8 p.m.; Dec. 31, New Yeart's Eve Party, with Dr. Payne & The Remedy, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $30 at the door.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Dec. 29-30, Comedy Night with opener Brendan Gay and headliner Kirk McHenry, 8-10 p.m., $15. Jan. 5-6, Comedy Night with opener Shawn Fitzsimmons and headliner Vic Pandya, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Dec. 31, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $25, online only.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Dec. 31, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 28, Maddy Osborn & DJ Poppa, country, with live dance instruction, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 29, BitterSweet, '80s rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 30, DJ Coco, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jan. 3, Rogue Blues Society jam with Hopfinger, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Jan. 17, Rogue Blues Society jam with TC & The Reactions, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Jan. 5, Comedy Night, with Angie Bloomfield, Ty Boice, Gabby Jones, 8 p.m., $15, at the door; Sundays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S , 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Dec. 30, Sub Sequent, CQuake, Lexi.Stass, LegendGary, Dilligaf, 9 p.m., $10; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with Moonbow, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $10; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Jan. 13, Denise Deneaux, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 16, Jake Blount, roots, Americana, 7 p.m., $30 through ashlandfolkcollective.com.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Dec. 29, Seth Charles Band, funky soul, groove, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Dec. 30, Dean's Fun Time Party Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with Sweet 'N' Juicy, party band, 9 p.m.-midnight, $20; Jan. 6, Chicken Shark, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Dec. 28, meet the winemaker, 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve karaoke, with appetizers and party favors, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Dec. 29, Seymour Ceike,guitar and ukulele, 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 3, Colin Riversong, varierty, 8-10 p.m.; Jan. 5, MitchyGo, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Jan. 6, Homunculi, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party with DJ Poppa, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

TAILHOLT COFFEE CO., 207 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0316. Dec. 29, Rebekka Swan, old-time jazz on ukulele, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Jan. 30, Henhouse Prowlers, bluegrass with a twist, 8 p.m.-midnight, $25; Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Jan. 14, jam with Gypsy Gillis Band, 2-6 p.m.; Jan. 24, comedy, 7 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Dec. 29, Erika Griesen, variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m.; Jan. 5, Keenan Pruett, variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Dec. 28, general trivia, 6 p.m.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Jan. 3, Craig Martin, variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Jan. 7, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-7 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES


Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 28, Tim Church, classical, jazz, Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 29, Jones, classic rock, R&B, pop, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 30, Charlee Prayers & The Doubledares, funk, R&B, soul, pop, jazz, hip hop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 31, The Shabby Boys, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 4, Dayton Mason, classical, Spanish guitar, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Jan. 12, Shae & Jenni, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 19, Shae & Jenni, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 26, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Dec. 29, Mister Bee, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Dec. 30, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 31, open mic, 2-5 p.m.; Jan. 6, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m.; Jan. 7, Pacifica, progressive rock, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Dec. 30, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 31, Tatjana Luce, variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Dec. 28, Paint & Sip Pottery, 4-6 p.m., $45-$70; Dec. 30, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, music, 3-5 p.m., $15, reservations; Jan. 6, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Jan. 7, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 2-4 p.m., no cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Dec. 28, Witchy Nights, live music, tarot and chakra readings, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Dinner, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $125, reservations; Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Drag Dance Party, with live music, 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $15; Jan. 4, Q Night with karaoke, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Jan. 6, Paint & Sip, 3-6 p.m., $40, reservations; Jan. 7, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 11, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Dec. 29, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 30, Adam Gabriel, acoustic blues, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 31, Bubble Brunch, with music, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., reservations, call for cost; Dec. 31, The Money Beats, variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 29, Redwood Empire, pop, R&B, soul, 6-8 p.m.; Jan, 4, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., reservations; Jan, 7, Dennis Konecny, rockabilly, standards, old and new country, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Jan. 12, Flat Patty, hard rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Dec. 30, Pre-New Year's Eve Dinner, 5 p.m., reservations; Dec. 30, Daniel Nickels Band, rockin' Americana, country, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Jan. 10, dinner and music, with Aaron Reed, 6 p.m., $30, reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Dec. 29, Tony Brussat, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.


Douglas County

AZALEA MOUNTAIN VENUE, 245 Forest Drive, Azalea, 541-291-8300. Dec. 31, New Year's Eve Party, with 1960s-style live entertainment, casino games, appetizer buffet, champagne toast, after-party, 9 p.m.-2 a.m, $75 per person.


MUSIC

Josephine County

3 RIVERS CHORALE, 2 p.m. Jan. 6, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins St., Cave Junction, 541-254-1210, 3riverschorale.org. Vocal ensemble performs works by Ola Gjeilo for chorus and orchestra. Admission by donation, at the door.

3 RIVERS CHORALE, 2 p.m. Jan. 7, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-254-1210, 3riverschorale.org. Vocal ensemble performs works by Ola Gjeilo for chorus and orchestra. Tickets $15 adults, $5 children under 12, at the door.

THE STARLETS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Female vocal trio sings iconic music of the 1950s and '60s. Season tickets $10-$88; call for single ticket availability.

DAR WILLIAMS & AMY RAY BAND, 8 p.m. Jan. 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Indie alt-rock. Tickets $35, $45, $55.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS 4, 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott joins the orchestra to perform works by David Ludwig, and Beethoven, plus works by Haydn and Mozart. Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 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.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 27, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-779-8145, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

BARBARA PADILLA, 3 p.m. Feb. 4, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Award-winning opera and classical crossover soprano performs classical and popular music. Season tickets $10-$88; call for single ticket availability.

MARCH FOURTH, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Brassy funk rock jazz. Tickets $30.

HELL'S BELLES, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Female AC/DC tribute band, with River City Ruins. Tickets $30.


Jackson County

REBIRTH NEW YEAR'S EVE, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 31, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Music by Indubious, Free Creatures and Sugarbeats, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $45.

COMMUNITY SING-ALONG, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 5, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228, jcls.org. Sing along to a film. Free.

DIRTWIRE, 8 p.m. Jan. 9, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Back-porch space cowboy blues, swamptronica, with support bands to be announced, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.

SITKOVETSKY TRIO, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, SOU Music Recital Ha;ll, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Piano, violin, cello perform music by Julia Adolphe, Cecile Chaminade, Beethoven, Mendelssohn. Tickets $39-$49, discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

JAKE BLOUNT, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 16, La Baguette Music Cafe, 340 A St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Roots music, Americana. Tickets $30.

"JOHNNY CASH — THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Craterian Theater, 223 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Video projection of Cash performing live, with musicians playing along in synch, plus narration. Tickets $46, $52, $58.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 18, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.

PAPADISO & DESERT DWELLERS, 8 p.m. Jan. 24, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Progressive rock, psychedelia, folk, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: ROLLING STONES — STICKY FINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Craterian Theater, 223 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Band recreates Stones' classic album note for note. Tickets $37, $40, $43.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS 4, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Jan. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott joins the orchestra to perform works by David Ludwig, and Beethoven, plus works by Haydn and Mozart. Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

GOLDMUND QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, 3 p.m. Jan. 27, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Friday concert includes works by Haydn, Schulhoff and Beethoven; Saturday matinee features works by Webern, Bordin and Schumann. Tickets $39-$49, discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

NEWSBOYS, 6 p.m. Feb. 18, Seven Feathers Event Center, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Christian pop rock group performs. Tickets $45 general, $60-$80 reserved.


Douglas County

VINTAGE SINGERS, 7 p.m. Jan. 5, 3 p.m. Jan. 7, First Presbyterian Church, 823 S.E. Lane Ave., Roseburg, 541-440-4693. Twelfth Night concert features Pergolesi's "Magnificat" with soloists, violin, cello and trombone ensemble. Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for students.


Northern California

JEEYOON KIM, 3 p.m. Jan. 27, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Pianist performs a blend of music and poetry. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. See website for five-concert season tickets.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

"NUNCRACKERS: A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29-30, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. The first TV special taped in the convent basement by some very entertaining nuns. Tickets $20.


Jackson County

"THE WIZARD OF OZ," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-30, 2 p.m. Dec. 31, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250. A journey down the yellow brick road to a magical world of munchkins and monkeys, a wizard and witches. Tickets $35-$40

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 28-29, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 30-31, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A new stage version of the Charles Dickens classic story of greed, ghosts and redemption, with just five actors. Tickets $35 adults, $28 seniors and students.

"CHRISTMAS AT THE PRIME RIB PLAYHOUSE," 8 p.m., Dec. 28-29, 1 and 8 p.m. Dec. 30, 1 p.m. Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Holiday show is a backstage farce with music. Tickets $29, $39, $43, $49.

"WELCOME TO GRAVESTONE: A WILD WEST MURDER MYSTERY," 6 p.m. Jan. 6, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, randalltheatre.com. Mystery dinner theater. Tickets $50, includes game materials, small bite buffet and one drink voucher.

"SPOTLIGHT ON SONNY & CHER," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 11-Feb. 4, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250. Music and biography of the iconic duo from the 1970s. Tickets $35-$40; Jan. 11 preview is $20.

THE PEKING ACROBATS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Craterian Theater, 223 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Chinese acrobatics, gymnastics, contortion, juggling set to music on Chinese instruments Tickets $37, $40, $43 adults, $26, $29, $32 youth.

"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Jan. 25-Feb. 18, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Agatha Christie murder mystery set on a train. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

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


Jackson County

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

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


ART

Josephine County

BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Artwork by members of the Southern Oregon Guild, through Feb. 2.

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

LASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Intersections," work by gallery members, through Jan. 20.


Jackson County

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

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Marvelous Minis," artwork by gallery artists no larger than 6-by-6 inches, through Jan. 29.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Digital art by Ted Killian, photography by Tom Glasssman, through December.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Portraits by Belinda Moffit, plus work by gallery artists, through December.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. An eclectic mix of artwork by staff of Central Art Supply, through Dec. 30.

ENCLAVE STUDIOS, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. "Instant Art Show," watercolors that explore color theory by Jay Gordon, through December, plus work by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Jay Gordon, Nicole Wasgatt, and Corey Kahn, ongoing.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. "Grounded" textile vessels, books and wall hangings by Gayle Erbe-Hamlin, through December, plus fiber work by about 30 artists, ongoing.

GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. Watercolor paintings by Cindy Triplett, Jan. 5-31.

GAMBREL GALLERY, 1980 E. Main St., Ashland. "On Breaking," ceramics and installations by sculptor Juan Miguel Santiago, Jan. 5-31.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Turtle Wisdom," prints of Betty LaDuke's carved and painted work, exploring human themes, through December.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Turtle Dreams: A History of Love & Magic," mixed media collage by Summer Lewis, through Jan. 12.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "What's At Stake," work by Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, Masami Teraoka, Jan. 11-March 23.; reception 5-7 pm. Jan. 11.


Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Substrata," conte drawings by Andy Myers, Jan. 8-Feb. 7.


LITERARY

Josephine County

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 2, 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. Jan. 9, Grants Pass restaurant, picbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion. The group next discusses "Happiness Falls" by Angie Kim. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 12, 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.

GRANTS PASS FANTASY/PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. Jan. 20, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "The Book of Azrael" by Amber Nicole.


Jackson County

BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Jan. 2, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. Free.

BANNED BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 3, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Perez. Free.

LIT LOVERS BOOK CLUB, 3-5 p.m. Jan. 5, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng. Free.

WILLIAM STAFFORD BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, 7 p.m. Jan. 11, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6816. Amy Miller emcees an evening of poetry and an open mic. Free.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Jan. 9, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Immortalists" by Chloe Benjamin. Free.

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6 p.m. Jan. 9, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., and online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group. Free.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 11, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion groups reads "Dance of Thieves" by Mary E. Pearson. Free.

WILLIAM STAFFORD POETRY CELEBRATION, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 11, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6816. Poets Joan Peterson, Barret O'Brien, Steve Diefenbacher, Alma Rosa Alvarez and Dave Moodie read Stafford's work and their own, plus readings from the audience. Free, in person and via Zoom.

THE WHODUNNIT BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford; 541-774-8689. Book discussion group reads "All These Bodies" by Kendare Blake. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 18, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Once We Were Home" by Jennifer Rosner. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

BRINE, BREW & BARREL FERMENTATION FESTIVAL, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 13-14, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland Sr., Ashland, oregonfermentationfest.com. Celebration of the multi-cultural culinary tradition of fermented products. Highlights include Brew Bash Dinner, Hot Sauce & Bloody Mary Brunch Buffet, Fermentation Festival, Cider Social, workshops. See website for schedule and details.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY, 6 p.m. Dec. 31, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-474-2833. Prime rib dinner (6-8 p.m.), music by Jim Lesher & The Western Express (9 p.m.-23:30 a.m.). Dinner and dance is $35 for singles, $60 per couple; band and midnight buffet is $15 per person.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 6, 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.

CASH BINGO NIGHT, 4 p.m. Jan. 12, St. Anne Catholic School, 1131 N.E. 10th St., Grants Pass. Games for 18 and older only, with cash prizes, raffles, door prizes, concessions. Games $3 for four cards, $25 to play all 10 games.

THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. Jan. 25, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "It's Never Too Late to Change Your Story." Suggested $5 donation, benefits Growing Together — Family Community Center.

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

NOON YEAR'S EVE, 11 a.m.-2 p.m Dec. 31. ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Crafts, music, food trucks, balloon drop at noon. Free for members, $10.50-$12.50 for nonmembers.

NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE PARTY, 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Dec. 31, The Annex Fusion Dance Studio, Historic Elks Lodge, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford; annexdance.com. Dance classes (7-9 p.m.), social dance (9-10:30 p.m.), music by The Giantess (10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.). Tickets $25.

HISTORY PROGRAM, noon Jan. 3, Medford Library, 203 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6980, jcls.org. "Medford and Ashland's Historic Theatres," the first program in a monthly, year-long "Windows in Time" history lecture series. Free.

MEDFORD GARDEN RAILROADERS EXHIBIT, through Jan. 4, second floor, Rogue Valley Mall, Medford. Eight model train Christmas layouts and up to 13 different Christmas trains of various scales. Free.

CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS BULL RIDING, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 5-6, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Bull riding finals. Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the gate, free for ages 5 and younger.

TIME TRAVELER BALL, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 6, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Entertainment, crafts, music, local artisans, adult beverages, ball drop, casino, games, for ages 21 and older only. Tickets $20 advance, $30 door, $40 VIP After-Party. Dress up as your future or past self encouraged.

ISTORY PROGRAM, noon Jan. 10, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980, jcls.org. "Medford and Ashland's Historic Theatres," the first program in a monthly, year-long "Windows in Time" history lecture series. Free.

FILM SCREENING, 3 p.m. Jan. 20, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Showing of the documentary "SOMM: Cup of Salvation," with cinematographer and producer Jackson Myers, formerly of Ashland. Tickets $25, includes a glass of wine.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 14, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $2, free under 12.


Douglas County

MODERN TRADITIONS WEDDING EXPO 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 13, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-672-8552, 509-759-1272. Wedding vendors cover all aspects of wedding planning, from fashion and florals to photography, catering, entertainment. Admission $5.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Isaac Barrager, Dec. 28-30; Gold New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 13 (sold out); Megan Moroney, Jan. 19 (sold out); Blackstreet, Feb. 9; Super Bowl party, Feb. 11.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Cirque du Spirit New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; "I Love the 90s," Feb. 16.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. New Year's Eve Party, Dec. 31; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 5-6; Williams & Ree, Jan. 6; War, Jan. 13; Locash, Jan. 20; Comedy on the Coast, Jan, 26-27; The Frontmen, Feb. 3; Comedy on the Coast, Feb. 23-24; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 297, Jan. 20; Robert Burns Night Celebration, Feb. 3.

THREE RIVERS CASINO Coos Bay 541-808-9209.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Saucy, Dec. 28-Dec. 31.


Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Robert Tiernan, Dec. 29-30; Cut It Like the Kings, Dec. 30; New Year's Eve Party, with DJ Bobby Brown, Dec. 31; Geoff Tate, April 26.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Holus Bolus, Dec. 29; Steve Berg, Dec. 30; New Year's Eve Party with Robert Tiernan, DJ Mitchy Go, Dec. 31.

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