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Published 9:54 am Friday, February 2, 2024
- Famed “Pop music in a Time Machine” concert act Postmodern Jukebox will bring its “10 Tour” to Medford at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Concertgoers can expect a dazzling, inspiring trip through the PMJ Universe — where modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown, and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. Think “The Great Gatsby” meets “Sinatra at the Sands” meets “Back To The Future.” Tickets are $54-$66; limited VIP packages available. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.
Tuesday, Feb. 6
Books at Noon: This readers’ group discusses various books and offers suggestions for new reads at noon the first Tuesday of each month at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.
Eagle Point Friends Book Club: Discuss suggested books with this readers’ group from 12:30 to 3 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. The book to be discussed Feb. 6 will be “The Searcher” by Tana French. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.
Tuesday Afternoon Knitters: Knitters, crocheters, lace needle crafters and tatters of all skill levels gather to learn from each other, share ideas and create new pieces from 3 to 5 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. See Tuesday Afternoon Knitters on Facebook.
Queer Coffee House: The social group for LGBTQ+ communities and their allies ages 13 and older meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The group gathers to watch movies, play games, build community and share favorite books, movies, podcasts and more. All ages welcome. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.
Southern Oregon Photographic Association: The local camera club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month in Lidgate Hall at Medford United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. All interested in photography or video production are welcome; no cost to attend. For further information, see sopacameraclub.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 7
‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, Carolyn Kingsnorth, president of Historic Jacksonville Inc. and vice president of the Southern Oregon Historical Society, will present “William Green T’Vault: A Man of Many ‘Firsts’ — Including First-Rate Scoundrel” at noon Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., and again at noon Wednesday, Feb. 14, the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. William Green T’Vault has been celebrated as the first editor of the first Oregon newspaper; as Jacksonville’s first newspaper editor and publisher; the first Speaker of the House in the first Oregon State Legislature, and more. However, T’Vault was also a first-rate scoundrel, reinventing himself whenever his past came close to catching up with him. Kingsnorth will trace T’Vault’s history through legal and political careers in Indiana, Arkansas, and Oregon; a marriage to the supposed “granddaughter” of Daniel Boone; a jail break following charges of rape and murder; an arduous trek across the Oregon Trail; a very short-lived tenure as the Oregon Territory’s first newspaper editor; an equally shortlived religious conversion wherein he confessed to being “an adulterer, a gambler, a hard drinker, and a scoundrel”; disastrous exploits as an egotistical but inexperienced trail guide; and advocate for slavery and the “Southern cause.” Registration is required; an online version of this program will also be available. To register or for further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.
Banned Book Club: Adults can meet to read and discuss banned books at 4:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Talk will focus on what caused selected books to be banned, what being banned means, how this impacts us as a society, and if we agree or disagree. On Feb. 7, the book to be discussed will be “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins. Stop by the Medford reference desk to pick up a copy of the month’s current title. For details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.
Craig Martin: Guitarist and singer Craig Martin performs a variety of “two-lane highway songs” at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Wild Goose Cafe and Bar, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland. See wildgoosecafe.com or call 541-488-4103.
Rogue Blues Society: The Rogue Blues Society holds a jam session from 6 to 9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. On Feb. 7, the host band will be the Dirk Price Trio; a different band hosts each jam. Admission is free; donations accepted. See rogueblues.org/jams or find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook.
Thursday, Feb. 8
Community Movie Matinee: See a double feature movie showing from 1 to 5:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month through February, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. The films to be shown on Feb. 8 will be “The Fifth Element” (PG-13), and “K-Pax” (PG-13). Light refreshments will be provided and discussion will follow the films. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8690.
Romance Readers Book Club: Adults interested in reading romance novels meet at 3 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. On Feb. 8, the novel to be discussed will be “Boyfriend Material,” by Alexis Hall. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.
Phil Reed: Phil Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Friday, Feb. 9
Mister Bee: Guitarist Mr. Bee will perform acoustic goth, alternative, indie and classic rock at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.
Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m Friday, Feb. 9, at Joe’s Sports Bar and Grill, 820 N.E. E St., Grants Pass. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities. See slopesandtrails.org.
Nick Garrett-Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett-Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Victoria Delsol: Singer and guitarist Victoria Delsol will perform Spanish singer-songwriter folk songs and covers of American classics and modern indie tunes at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Postmodern Jukebox: Famed “Pop music in a Time Machine” concert act Postmodern Jukebox will bring its “10 Tour” to Medford at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Concertgoers can expect a dazzling, inspiring trip through the PMJ Universe — where modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits alike are reimagined in classic genres like 1920s jazz, Swing, Doo-wop and Motown, and brought to life by a cast of some of the world’s best singers, dancers, and instrumentalists. Think “The Great Gatsby” meets “Sinatra at the Sands” meets “Back To The Future.” Tickets are $54-$66; limited VIP packages available. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.
Blü Egyptian: The four-piece Chico, California band Blü Egyptian will perform dance grooves blending bluegrass, funk, rock and world music interwoven with improvisation, and will be joined by the band Moonbow for a blend of folk, jam and rock at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. $10 cover; must be 21 or older to attend. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.
Saturday, Feb. 10
Crater Rock Museum Kids Day: Crater Rock Museum, 2002 Scenic Ave., Central Point, hosts a family-friendly Kids Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the second Saturday of every month. Kids can learn how to be a rockhound and use a sluice to pan for gemstones. Panning bags are $1 off on Kids Day. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and veterans; youths 17 and younger get in free. See craterrock.com or call 541-664-6081.
Chocolate, Cheese and Wine Festival: Holistic Path for Wellness will hold a “Chocolate, Cheese and Wine Festival,” from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Holistic Path for Wellness office, 3132 State Street, Suite 210 (on the second level), Medford. Live music will be performed by John Ivey and harpist George Leverett. For further details, including a list of participating vendors, see holisticpathforwellness.com or call 541-414-0503.
Feline Fair: Friends of the Animal Shelter will host a “Feline Fair,” a cat and kitten adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Rogue Valley Mall,1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford. The event will be held inside, next to Macy’s on the lower level of the mall. Five cat rescue organizations will have over 50 cats available for adoption. All felines will be vaccinated, dewormed, spayed/neutered, and microchipped — a permanent form of ID. The adoption fee is $100 per feline, and FOTAS will pay the second adoption fee if two cats/kittens are adopted together as a “two-fur-one.” See fotas.org/feline-fair or call 541-774-6654.
Build With Legos: Kids 5 and older can build with Legos from 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday and Sunday of every month, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.
Nick Garrett-Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett-Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
The Giantess: Roots rock band The Giantess, will perform guitar driven blues, rock, and jazz with a rockabilly/country twist at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
Historic Candlelight Tour: Explore the secrets and mysteries of Jacksonville’s historic Beekman Bank on Saturdays, Feb. 10 and March 9. Regional historian Ben Truwe pursues these and other secrets and mysteries in 50-minute lantern light tours beginning at 5, 6:15, and 7:30 p.m. each tour night. Established in 1856 as a gold dust office, the current 1863 Beekman Bank building was constructed by Cornelius C. Beekman at 110 W. California Street in Jacksonville when he became the town’s Wells Fargo agent. Over $40 million in gold crossed Beekman’s counters during Jacksonville’s heyday in the 1800s — equivalent to almost $1 billion in today’s currency. Admission is $5. Tours are limited to a maximum of 12 people, and reservations are required. All proceeds benefit the preservation and maintenance of the landmark. For tickets and further information, see historicjacksonville.org/beekman-bank-secrets or call 541-245-3650.
Charlee Prayers & the Double Dares: Charlee Prayers and his band will perform a mix of funk, jazz and R&B covers and originals at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Sunday, Feb. 11
Rogue Rage Duo: Harmonica player Harpo DeRoma and guitar and Dobro player Dan Tiller will perform Delta and country-style blues at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Phil Reed: Phil Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
Timberline Express Big Band: Martin Behnke’s locally based Timberline Express Big Band will present a free concert, “A Valentine for the Valley,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St, Medford. The program will feature original music written by Director/composer Martin Behnke, including the premiere of “Elements,” a five movement “Suite for Jazz Orchestra,” accompanied by a coordinated video by Greeley Wells and Ed Keller. The second half of the performance will feature songs of love in celebration of Valentine’s Day. For further information, see timberlineexpressbigband.com.
Wishes Duo: Beth Wishes and Jack Hopfinger will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.
Adam Gabriel: Singer and songwriter Adam Gabriel will perform acoustic Southern rock and soul music at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
JustaDuo: Singer Alois Henderson and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform easy listening pop and light rock at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
Fellman & Ruiz: Classical and flamenco guitarist Grant Ruiz and jazz guitarist Dan Fellman will join forces to perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Monday, Feb. 12
Siskiyou Koi and Pond Club: Those interested in koi fish and fish ponds can meet at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Club meetings are held to educate, support and assist other members with the hobby. Learn about building a pond or solving problems in an existing pond. Meetings are potluck dinners and held at member’s homes. Call 541-601-5525 or email at Terrybrown2409@gmail.com for directions to the meetings and further information.
Author Talk: Authors Nisha and Norma Burton will talk about their oracle deck and book “Lucid Dreaming, Lucid Living” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.
Vision Duo: Violinist Ariel Horowitz and percussionist Britton-René Collins will perform classical music with a contemporary twist at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12, at Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Horowitz and Collins were selected as the two soloist winners of Concert Artists Guild’s inaugural Ambassador Prize, awarded to musicians actively demonstrating an exceptional level of virtuosity and humanity in their interests in community engagement and bringing the voices of new composers to the forefront. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, see visionduomusic.com, email ayala@ashlandhavurah.org or call 541-488-7716.
Tuesday, Feb. 13
Medford Teen Advisory Group: Motivated teens in grades 7 to 12 can meet to brainstorm ideas, discuss books and movies, help make decisions on programming and displays in the teen library, and make crafts at 4:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Snacks provided. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.
Medford Library Book Chat: Adults 18 and older discuss selected books at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month via Zoom, or at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The book to be discussed on Feb. 13 will be “My Beloved World,” by Sonia Sotomayor. Registration is required. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed when you register.
Wednesday, Feb. 14
Love Notes: Vocalist Vanessa Finney and guitarist Mark Hamersly will perform jazz duet covers of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, and other 20th century greats from the U.S., Brazil and Europe, as well as selections from contemporary composers at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra: The Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra — an 18-piece big band — along with vocalist Dianne Strong-Summerhays will play music for listening and dancing in the style of Count Basie and Duke Ellington from 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.
Vitamin String Quartet: Vitamin String Quartet — one of the most popular string quartets in the world — will bring its classical crossover sound to Medford with the music from “Bridgerton” alongside other VSQ favorites at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. From Billie Eilish to Björk, Maroon 5 to Nirvana, VSQ approaches their renditions with innovation and care, breathing new life into each. Tickets are $32-$38. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.
Rogue Valley Symphony: The symphony, conducted by Martin Majkut, along with Oregon Shakespeare Festival cast members, will present “A Love Letter to Shakespeare,” a Valentine’s Day pops concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, on the historic Angus Bowmer stage at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. The program will feature music and scenes from Shakepeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” “Troilus and Cressida,” “Henry VI,” “Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Much Ado About Nothing.” Tickets are $50-$80. Tickets and further details can be found at rvsymphony.org or by calling 541-708-6400.
Thursday, Feb. 15
Film Screening: Adults can watch a film based on immigrant stories from 1 to 3 p.m. on select Thursdays, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. The film to be shown on Feb. 15 will be the 2017 movie, “The Big Sick” (rated R). See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8690.
Medford Garden Club: The garden club will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at Ascension Lutheran Church, 675 Black Oak Drive, Medford. Charisse Sydoriak, founder of the Ashland Volunteer Wildfire Risk Assessment Program, will present “Fire-Reluctant Landscaping Best Practices.” Sydoriak will provide landscaping best practices recommendations based on scientifically established “home ignition zones” and describe the characteristics of plants that are “fire-reluctant.” She will also introduce a plant list generator database to help you select plants which meet multiple objectives (e.g., have low flammability, require little water, are wildlife friendly, and more). Refreshments, business meeting and door prizes will follow speaker’s talk. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. See Medford Oregon Garden Club on Facebook or call 541-840-0929.
Talent Book Club: Adults meet to discuss selected books at 4 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Talent Museum, 105 N. Market St., Talent. You do not need to have finished the book to attend. The club welcomes personal life experience comments related to book themes. Light refreshments will be served. For information, email at debra.moon7@gmail.com or call 530-570-5113.
Brisbane Project: Lead guitarist Michael Ian Brisbane, bassist Mike Pugh and drummer Nick Brosio, will play a mix of blues and Texas rock at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
David Wax Museum: David Wax Museum will perform a blend of folk, rock and Mexican roots music at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, at The Story, 318 B St., Ashland. Tickets are $30. Tickets are available online at eventbrite.com. Doors open at 6 p.m. For further information, see ashlandfolkcollective.com.
Friday, Feb. 16
Seed Swap: North Mountain Park Nature Center will host a free seed swap from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at the Nature Center, 620 N Mountain Ave., Ashland. Bring your vegetable and flower seeds — and garden wisdom — to trade.Seed should be sorted from plant material. Please bring containers or envelopes to take seed home. For further details, see northmountainpark.org or call 541-488-6606.
Ambrose & Galfano: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose, along with guitarist and composer Jon Galfano, will perform a mix of original and classic rock tunes at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.
Allison Scull and Victor Martin: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Allison Scull and saxophone player Victor Martin will play a mix of folk, jazz, blues and pop, along with Scull singing some of her original songs in French at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Liam O’Neil: Pianist Liam O’Neil will perform classical and light rock music at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Saturday, Feb. 17
Project FeederWatch: Volunteers can help experts count birds that visit feeders at North Mountain Park at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the North Mountain Park Pavilion, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Results will be submitted to Cornell University’s FeederWatch program. Admission is free, and registration is not required. For further information, see northmountainpark.org or call 541-488-6606.
Lunar New Year Celebration: The Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association will offer family-friendly fun and opportunities to take part in the cultural festivities and to learn more about Asian heritage and traditions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Look for a wide variety of activities, booths and educational opportunities including dragon and lion dances, martial arts and Taiko drumming demonstrations, bounce houses and more. For further details see socca.us.
Low-cost Pet Vaccines: Make an appointment for your pet to get vaccinated and microchipped the third Saturday of each month. This drive-thru, appointment-only clinic is open to dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Vaccines available for dogs are rabies and the vaccine for distemper, distemper, adenovirus type 2, parainfluenza, and the parvovirus. The FVRCP vaccine available for cats is for panleukopenia (feline distemper), rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus. Reservations must be made by Friday before the scheduled clinic. All vaccinations are $20 each; microchips are $25 per pet. This is a cash-only clinic. All pets must be in good health. Pets that are on antibiotics, in heat or on cortisone products cannot be vaccinated. The Talent location will be provided upon registration; owners with more than one pet must schedule a separate time slot for each pet. Cats must arrive in secure carriers, one cat per carrier. Dogs must wear a collar and have a leash attached at all times. To reserve a spot, see calendly.com/fotas. For further details see fotas.org/clinics or call 541-774-6654.
Living History Tour: Step back almost a century and experience Depression-era Jacksonville. Become part of this one-hour “play” as you interact with actors portraying Carrie and Ben Beekman, other Beekman family members and their former housekeeper. The Beekmans will sort through family belongings, commenting on 1932 local and national events, and reminiscing about life in the late 1800s as one of Southern Oregon’s richest and most prominent pioneer families. Tours will be given at 11 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m. the third Saturday of every month through May 18, at the Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. Tours are limited to 10 people and are not recommended for children under 9. Reservations strongly encouraged; walk-ups will be accommodated based on space; tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at historicjacksonville.org/1932-living-history. Proceeds benefit Jacksonville’s historic restoration projects and expand historic program offerings. For further information, see historicjacksonville.org, call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.
Southern Oregon Stitchers: People interested in needle art meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, except December, at First Presbyterian Church of Central Point, 456 W. Pine St. Refreshments are provided and a program that teaches various needle art techniques will follow a general meeting. Call 541-646-1116.
Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
Creekside Strings: Creekside Strings students perform Celtic tunes from 3 to 5 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant, 51 N. Main St., Ashland. See theblacksheep.com or call 541-482-6414.
Merz Trio: Chamber Music Concerts will present the Merz Trio in concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave. The trio (violin, cello, piano) will perform “Night Songs Season,” a program featuring music by Hildegard von Bingen, Robert Schumann, Thelonious Monk, Henry Purcell, Alma Mahler, Alexander Zemlinsky and Johannes Brahms. The Merz Trio has established itself at the forefront of the U.S. chamber music scene, with debuts in the 2022-23 season at Carnegie Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, Chamber Music Houston, Chamber Music Detroit, the Schubert Club, the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and Music Mountain, among others. Tickets are $39-$49, with discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders. To purchase tickets and see program details, see chambermusicconcerts.org or call 541-552-6154.
Sterling Vintage Jazz: The Sterling Vintage Jazz band — Margaret Reno on vocals, Linda Powers on violin and vocals, Tim Church on guitar, and Steve Fain on bass — will perform diverse swing and jazz standards of the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
Ruth & the Stardust Boys: Singer Ruth Cohen, guitarist Tim Church, bassist Dave Miller and Paul Schmeling on saxophone will perform American and international tunes at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Jim Witter: Featuring music from the ’60s and ’70s, including Don MacLean, Billy Joel, Elton John, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Seals & Crofts and many more, Canadian singer-songwriter Jim Witter, and his daughter, Roslyn Witter, will take audiences on a journey through classic American music at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Tickets are $37-$43, or $26-$32 for ages 22 and younger. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.
Sun Blood Stories: Portland-based psych-rock band Sun Blood Stories will perform along with local bands Thunderchud and The Sky System at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $10. For tickets and further details see local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.
Sunday, Feb. 18
Craig Martin: Guitarist and singer Craig Martin will perform a variety of “two-lane highway songs” at 10 a.m. the third Sunday of every month at Cafe Soleil, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Find Cafe Soleil on Facebook.com.
Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
‘The Meaning of Love’: Anima Mundi Productions will present a concert, “The Meaning of Love,” a duo recital — Portland-based vocal artists Jocelyn Claire Thomas and Zachary Lenox — celebrating love in its different forms: romantic lovers; love for humanity, the Earth and our natural world; and love in its mystical and spiritual dimensions at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., at Southern Oregon University. The program will include solo and duet selections ranging from classical art song to Broadway show tunes to new works by local creators Ethan Gans-Morse, Tiziana DellaRovere and Michael Silversher. Vocalists will be accompanied by local pianist Jodi French. Tickets are $25-$39; reduced ticket pricing is available for students under 25 and Oregon Trail cardholders at the door 30 minutes before the concert. For tickets and information, see humanitytickets.com, email tickets@animamundiproductions.com or call 541-833-3066.
Adam Gabriel: Singer and songwriter Adam Gabriel will perform acoustic Southern rock and soul music at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.
JustaDuo: Singer Alois Henderson and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform easy listening pop and light rock at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
Dave Brendlinger: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Brendlinger will perform folk, Americana and Bluegrass cover tunes and original songs at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
J Brothers: Brothers Mark Johnson on vocals and keyboard and Scott Johnson on electric bass, along with Michael Whipple on drums, flute and vocals, will perform a mix of classic rock and pop at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541499-0449.
Rod Petrone: The classical guitarist will play a mix of instrumentals from Brazil, Latin America and France, along with his own arrangements of Italian compositions at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Newsboys: Grammy award-winning Christian band Newsboys will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18, at The Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. Newsboys have been a driving force in the Christian music scene for decades, delivering hits such as “God’s Not Dead,” “We Believe,” and “Shine.” Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Andrew Ripp will open the show. Tickets are $45-$80 and are available online at tickets.attheexpo.com. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 19
Hawktail & Väsen: World-class musicians in Hawktail — fiddler Brittany Haas, string bassist Paul Kowart and guitarist Jordan Tice — along with Sweden’s seasoned masters of tradition and innovation, Väsen, featuring Olov Johannesson on Nyckelharpa and Mikael Marin on ‘cello da spalla and viola, will perform a concert where Nashville meets Nordic at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Tickets are $45. For ticket reservations email seats@cagefreeconcerts.com. For further details, see grizzlypeakwinery.com or call 541-482-5700.
Author Talk: Local authors Eric and Joy McEwen will talk about their book “Raising Resilient Bees” at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.
Wednesday, Feb. 21
Rogue Blues Society: The Rogue Blues Society holds a jam session from 6 to 9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. On Feb. 21, the host band will be the Rhythm Kings; a different band hosts each jam. Admission is free; donations accepted. See rogueblues.org/jams or find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook.