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Published 12:00 am Thursday, June 6, 2024
- The Britt Festival Orchestra performs together in 2023.
With live music, book clubs, presentations, special events and more, there’s something for everyone. Check out our full listings for all the happenings in the Rogue Valley, including recurring activities, plays and gallery showings each week at rv-times.com/go_rogue.
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Thursday, June 6
Medford Growers Market: Fresh and organic seasonal produce, fresh-cut flowers, art and crafts, artisan foods and more are available from local farms and vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday through Nov. 21, in Hawthorne Park, 501 E. Main St., corner of East Jackson and Hawthorne streets, Medford. For further details, including information about the organization’s SNAP Double Up Food Bucks program, see rvgrowersmarket.com.
Il Briccone Duetto: Classical guitarist Dayton Mason and mandolinist Gaur Groover will perform instrumental Italian classics at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Craig Martin: Guitarist and singer Craig Martin performs a variety of “two-lane highway songs” at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Wild Goose Cafe and Bar, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland. See wildgoosecafe.com or call 541-488-4103.
OSF Green Show: Free live entertainment is presented at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through October, on the Courtyard Stage adjacent to the Allen Elizabethan and Angus Bowmer theaters on the Oregon Shakespeare Festival campus, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. For a full lineup of entertainment, see osfashland.org or call 541-482-4331.
Stamp Club: The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church, 607 W. Main St., Medford. All ages welcome; doors open at 6:30 p.m. For information, see classic.stamps.org/SOPS or call 541-770-1689.
Comedy Roast: Local comedians will take turns “roasting” each other at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Jefferson Spirits, 404 E. Main St, Medford. Audience members will vote for the winners. See jeffersonspirits.com, Jefferson Spirits on Facebook or call 541-500-1349.
Kuttl3ss & Big D: Hip-hop artists Kuttl3ss and Big D will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. Local artists Tyron Player, Angelo Florez, Boy Diaz, Romp 4SP, Midas, Trap GoKrazy, and Justinsayne N8v will also perform. Admission is free. Doors open at 7 p.m.; must be 21 or older to attend.See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.
Friday, June 7
Sanctuary One Tours: Sanctuary One, a nonprofit animal rescue care farm, will offer tours at 10:30 a.m. every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 26, at 13195 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville. A staff member or volunteer will guide you around the farm, explain how a care farm works and answer questions. The tour also includes a chance to meet the sanctuary’s herd of rescued farm animals and house pets. Tours last 90 minutes and involve walking about 3/4 mile. Admission is $10; children 2 and younger get in free. Reservations are required. To register or for further details, see sanctuaryone.org or call 541-899-8627.
SOPEX Stamp Show: The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society’s annual stamp show, SOPEX, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 7, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in the United Methodist Church Social Hall, 607 W. Main St., Medford. The show, one of the largest in the state put on by a local stamp club, will feature exhibit pages and at least eight dealers selling stamps, covers, postcards and collecting supplies, as well as the opportunity to buy stamps and collections. The stamp club will offer free stamps for children. Admission is free. The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society is the only stamp club between Eugene and Sacramento, Calif. For further details, email edcharpark@charter.net.
Jen Ambrose: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose will play a mix of original blues, soul and folk instrumentals at 4:45 p.m. Friday, June 7, 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, June 7, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. The nonprofit provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.
Kami Sorrenta: Singer-songwriter and pianist Kami Sorrenta will perform inventive covers of pop, rock, funk and folk tunes at 5 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
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, June 7, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Skye & Lee: Singer Michaela Skye and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Britt Kick-Off Party: Kick off the Britt concert season with “The Hill is Where the Heart is: Neighborhood Kick-Off Party” at 6 p.m. Friday, June 7, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Celebrate the start of the Britt Music & Arts Festival with live music from Katie Pruitt and Glitterfox. Admission is free; in lieu of tickets, Britt Festival organizers will be collecting nonperishable food items for ACCESS to help fight hunger in Jackson County. A selection of beer and wine will be available for purchase. Gates open at 5 p.m. For further details, see brittfest.org or call 800-882-7488.
Dr. Payne and the Remedy: Four-piece classic rock cover band Dr. Pain and the Remedy will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, June 7, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Steve Hopkins & Band of Brothers: Guitarist Steve Hopkins and his jazz group, Band of Brothers, will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, June 7, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
Rogue Suspects: Rock, funk and blues band The Rogue Suspects — singers Shae Celine and Jade Chavis, guitarist Gene Black, bassist Greg Frederick, drummer Christo Pellani and Dennis Johnson on keys — will perform a “Soul Revue” concert featuring danceable grooves by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, and more, at 6 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. $20 cover. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Salsa Brava!: The ensemble — Christina Marsilia on vocals and flute, John Mazzei on keys, Jeff Addicot on bass, Theresa Mccoy on congas, Mike Fitch on timbales, Gordon Greenley on saxophone and Joe Fascilla and Tom Poole on trumpet — will perform salsa, Latin, merengue, cumbia, bachata and cha cha music for dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 7, at Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. A free beginning salsa dance lesson will be offered by Jessica Gallegos from Candela Dance Studio at 6:30 p.m. Wine, food and beverages will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $20 cash or card, at the door. See edenvalleyorchards.com or call 541-512-2955.
Stand-up Comedy: Black Market Comedy will host a stand-up comedy show from 8 to 10 p.m. the first Friday and Saturday of each month, at Roxy Ann Lanes, 2375 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $15; available online at eventbrite.com. For further details, see blackmarketcomedy.com.
LaVere & Sexton: Amy LaVere and Will Sexton will perform Americana and indie-folk tunes at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 7-8, at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $20; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.
Saturday, June 8
Ashland Saturday Market: Find fresh and organic seasonal produce, bakery items, artisan food, plants and other goods from local vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26, along Oak Street in downtown Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.
Grants Pass Growers Market: Find seasonal produce, baked goods, beverages and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the corner of F and 4th Streets, Grants Pass. See growersmarket.org.
Lithia Artisans Market: More than 50 artisans display and sell handcrafted items from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October along Calle Guanajuato, the pedestrian walkway behind the downtown Plaza that runs next to Ashland Creek in Ashland. Call 541-301-9811 or see lithiaartisansmarket.com.
Walk through History: Take a walk though Jacksonville’s history during a 1-hour guided tour at 10 a.m. every Saturday through Aug. 31. The tour will leave from Jacksonville’s Courthouse Square, in front of City Hall, 206 N. Fifth St. Visit historic government and commercial buildings, fraternal lodges and homes. Learn how gambling money built a church; how a saloon housed the county’s first museum; how the Civil War ended a successful mercantile partnership; how fire reshaped the town and a railroad both destroyed and preserved it, and more. Admission is free; donations accepted. All donations go toward the preservation and maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings. Call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.
Sanctuary One Tours: Sanctuary One, a nonprofit animal rescue care farm, will offer tours at 10:30 a.m. every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 26, at 13195 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville. A staff member or volunteer will guide you around the farm, explain how a care farm works and answer questions. The tour also includes a chance to meet the sanctuary’s herd of rescued farm animals and house pets. Tours last 90 minutes and involve walking about 3/4 mile. Admission is $10; children 2 and younger get in free. Reservations are required. To register or for further details, see sanctuaryone.org or call 541-899-8627.
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.
Talent Local Goods Market: Shop for crafts, art and more from local vendors and businesses during the Talent Local Goods Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of every month through Sept. 21, at the Wagner Plaza, 316 E. Main St., Talent. For further information, find Wagner Plaza Local Goods Market on Facebook or call 541-897-0441.
Historic Bank Tour: Step behind the counter of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest — Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum — from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 1, at the Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville. Interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th-century banking practices, gold shipping and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks, stage schedules and paperwork; and enter the vault that stored millions in gold. Visitors can spend as much or as little time as they like, although a minimum of 30 minutes is suggested. Admission is free; donations encouraged. Proceeds go toward preservation and maintenance of this historic bank. See historicjacksonville.org/behind-the-counter or call 541-245-3650.
Living History Tour: Actors representing the early Beekman family will talk about changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, Victorian architectural and design innovations, and insights into upper-class Jacksonville lifestyle during the late 1800s. The Beekmans were Jacksonville’s wealthiest and most prominent pioneer family. Tours begin every 30 minutes between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of every month through Aug. 17, at the Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5, with proceeds going toward preservation maintenance of the historic landmark. Call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.
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 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. See grizzlypeakwinery.com or call 541-482-5700.
Gift-Making Walk: Kids and their families can participate in a free “Celebrate Dad Gift-Making Walk,” from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at select shops in downtown Ashland. Begin at Fun Again Games to make a gift bag, then venture on to the other shops to make gifts and fill your bag with handmade treasures for your dad or a father figure in your life. For further details, call 541-482-1343.
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.
Shine On: The band — guitarist Steve Shine, bassist John Galloway, and drummer Cathy Dorris — will play covers of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia songs at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Bayer Family Estate Winery, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point. See bayerfamilyestate.com or call 541-826-8953.
Charlee Prayers & the Double Dares: Charlee Prayers and his band will perform a mix of funk, jazz and R&B covers and originals at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.
Heald & Leisner: Chamber Music Concerts will present “Such Stuff as Dreams Are Made On: An Afternoon of Shakespeare and Guitar,” featuring Anthony Heald and David Leisner at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., at Southern Oregon University. Shakespeare has proven over the centuries to be universal in his appeal to the humanity that resides in all of us. Anthony Heald and David Leisner have assembled a grouping of Shakespeare speeches and sonnets and interspersed them with another kind of language that is globally understood — music. Tickets are $30-$40, with discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders. For tickets and further details, see chambermusicconcerts.org or call 541-552-6154.
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, June 8, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.
Muskadine Blues Band: Harmonica player and vocalist Mark Adams, guitarist Scott Rogers, bassist Jeff Addicott, pianist Gary Haliburton and drummer Tom Stamper will perform original music by Adams, along with blues tunes by Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield and others from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. $10 cover. Enter via Enders Alley after 6 p.m. See bloomsburyblends.com or call 541-708-0608.
Street Dog Project: Local nonprofit organization Rogue Valley Street Dogs will hold their annual fundraiser “Home is Where My Dog Is” from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. The event features a vegan dinner by Drunken Goats Farm, with dessert by Jolene’s Sweets, and Dos Mariposas wine. Live music will be performed by Holly & The Healers. The event will also feature presentations, opportunities to meet a few of the Street Dog clients and their canine companions, a wine pull, and a chance to win prizes. Tickets are $50; full table tickets for up to 8 people are available. Street Dogs is a community service public charity that focuses on improving the quality of life of pets affected by houselessness and poverty. For tickets and further details, see roguevalleystreetdogs.org.
Rogue Hot Club: Guitar and mandolin duo, Rogue Hot Club — Dan Fellman and Dayton Mason — will perform traditional Italian tunes at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Bryan Oliver: Guitarist Bryan Oliver will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
Vortex Farmer: Hear hip-hop, reggae and punk tunes when Vortex Farmer performs at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.
‘Triptychs’: Todd Barton and Bruce Bayard will present a concert series every Saturday through June 8, at The DanceSpace, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland. Each of the concerts will feature a guest artist — David Bithell, trumpet, electronics; and Suzee Grilley, Taiko — along with Bayard’s video, “Triptychs,” which is a continually evolving collage of film clips, stills, word lists and animations. Each evening’s music is created in the moment with the only agreed-to parameter being the duration of the performance. Shows start at 7:30 p.m., except for June 8, which will begin at noon and run for 12 consecutive hours. Tickets are $10, $45 for five shows. The June 8 concert is by donation. For further details, or to purchase tickets, see brucebayard.com/triptychs.
Pink Martini: Featuring more than a dozen musicians, including singer-songwriter China Forbes, Pink Martini will perform its multilingual repertoire at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Pink Martini has sold well over 3 million albums worldwide on its own independent label. In 2015, Pink Martini was inducted into Oregon Music Hall of Fame. Tickets are $75 for reserved seating, $49 for lawn seating, and $39 for ages 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 9
VegFest: Tikkun Olam Farm Sanctuary will host their second annual VegFest, a family-friendly event, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the farm, 460 Hartley Road, Phoenix. The Southern Oregon Veg Fest will host over 50 vendors and offer live music, activities including yoga, sanctuary animal tours, hay rides, a children’s craft corner, bounce house, face painting, lawn games, raffles and more. A beer and wine garden and multiple local food trucks will have food and beverages available for purchase. Admission and all events for kids and adults are free; donations are welcome. Tikkun Olam Farm Sanctuary rescues abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted farm animals and provides them with a forever home. Call 541-864-9952.
Medford Railroad Park: The outdoor train museum and park, at 799 Berrydale Ave., Medford, is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of every month through October. Visitors can learn about local train history, take a diesel train ride, see model railroad layouts, tour historical railroad equipment and exhibits and more. Admission is free, donations accepted. Refreshments are available for purchase. See Facebook.com/Medfordrailroadpark or call 541-613-1638.
Jared Gutridge & Friends: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge and friends will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 9, at Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. See edenvalleyorchards.com or call 541-512-2955.
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 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Pacifica: Vocalist Alissa Weaver, guitarist and vocalist Jack Fischer, and drummer Michael Whipple will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.
Studio Roxander: Studio Roxander Academy of Ballet will present their annual Spring Showcase at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. The performance will showcase Academy students from almost all levels of the school. Witness the journey of the dancers’ training — from 3 years old through pre-professional. Tickets are $20, $15 for children ages 2 to 12 years; a voucher is required for children under 2, contact Studio Roxander for a voucher. Regular tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.
Adam Gabriel: Singer and songwriter Adam Gabriel will perform acoustic Southern rock and soul music at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.
Sonido Alegre: The band — guitarist Charles Guy, violinist Linda Powers, bassist John Galloway and percussionist Nick Helibrunn — will perform original music and select covers with Spanish flavors and flamenco flair at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
Daniel Nickels Trio: Guitarist and singer Daniel Nickels along with his band will perform indie pop and light rock at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.
Tony Brussat Trio: Singer and guitarist Tony Brussat and his band will perform folk music at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Nick and Shae: Multi-instrumentalist Nick Garrett-Powell and singer Shae Celine will perform covers of popular music at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Jen & Jon: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose and guitarist and composer Jon Galfano will perform a mix of original blues, soul and folk at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Monday, June 10
Allison Scull and Victor Martin: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Allison Scull and sax 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. Monday, June 10, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
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.
Tuesday, June 11
Ashland Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: Seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, crafts, specialty foods, drinks and more are available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Nov. 26, at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.
Author Talk: Author Dan Shryock will talk about his new book “Cycling Across Oregon: Stories, Surprises & Revelations Along the State’s Scenic Bikeways,” during a series of presentations Tuesday through Friday, June 11-14, at several Jackson County Library branches. For further details, including locations and times see, jcls.libcal.com or danshryock.com/book.
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 at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., or via Zoom. The book to be discussed on June 11 will be “Dune,” by Frank Herbert. Registration is required. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed when you register.
Wednesday, June 12
Robbie DeCosta: Singer and guitarist Robbie DeCosta will perform a mix of rock, pop, and oldies at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.
Danielle Kelly Jazz Duo: Singer Danielle Kelly and guitarist Paul Turnipseed will perform a mix of jazz styles, soul and oldies at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, Anna Sloan, Curator of Collections for the Southern Oregon Historical Society and a Research Archaeologist with Southern Oregon University’s Laboratory of Anthropology, will present “Out In The Valley: Southern Oregon LGBTQ+ History” at noon Wednesday, June 12, the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Using items from the SOHS collection, Sloan will explore expressions of LGBTQ+ life, identity, community and resilience in Southern Oregon over the past 150+ years. Learn how the western frontier made space for some settlers’ alternative gender and sexual identities while simultaneously erasing Indigenous expressions of the same. Explore how changing social mores of the early 20th century affected peoples’ lives and livelihoods, and hear more recent stories of local LGBTQ+ community-building, meaning-making, artistry and resilience, even in the face of discrimination and violence. Additionally, attendees will learn about new efforts at SOHS to integrate more of these stories into their collection, and why this task is as challenging as it is important. 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.
Phil Reed: Phil Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
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.
Thursday, June 13
Medford Growers Market: Fresh and organic seasonal produce, fresh-cut flowers, art and crafts, artisan foods and more are available from local farms and vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday through Nov. 21, in Hawthorne Park, 501 E. Main St., corner of East Jackson and Hawthorne streets, Medford. For further details, including information about the organization’s SNAP Double Up Food Bucks program, see rvgrowersmarket.com.
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 June 13, the novel to be discussed will be “One Duke Down,” by Anna Bennett. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.
Joshua Paul: Guitarist and singer Joshua Paul will perform a blend of Americana, rock, country, and blues at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Shine On: The band — guitarist Steve Shine, bassist John Galloway, and drummer Cathy Dorris — will play covers of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia songs at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville. See redlilyvineyards.com or call 541-846-6800.
Eight Dollar Mountain: High-energy, traditionally inspired Bluegrass band Eight Dollar Mountain — guitarist Darren Campbell, Stuart Green on banjo, Phil Johnson on mandolin, bassist Joe Porto, and Mark Lackey on dobro — will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford. Tickets are $10. See pheasantfieldsfarm.com or call 541-535-3873.
Britt Festival Orchestra: The Britt Festival orchestra, conducted by Peter Bay, along with pianist Gabriela Montero will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. The program will include Nigel Westlake’s “Flying Dream;” Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16; and Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70, B. 141. Tickets are $49 for premium reserved seating, $35 for reserved seating, $29 for lawn seating, and $12 for students (with ID) and kids ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.
Friday, June 14
Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, June 14, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 5 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Shine On: The band — guitarist Steve Shine, bassist John Galloway, and drummer Cathy Dorris — will play covers of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia songs at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Shybo Torres: The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will play a mix of world music and originals at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
Trebled Soul: The band Trebled Soul will perform tunes from the Great American Songbook, jazz and R&B at at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Shakedown: Hear tunes performed by Shakedown at 6 p.m. Friday, June 14, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Rogue Valley Chorale: The Rogue Valley Chorale, under direction of Music Director Jerron Jorgensen, will perform the second annual “Hops & Pops,” a concert of choral arrangements of popular songs — from Broadway and jazz to Adele and Jason Mraz — at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 14-15, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Additionally, Kirby Shaw — preeminent arranger of popular tunes for choir — and his newly-formed Kirby Shaw Singers will perform. Food and beverages — including wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks — from select Rogue Valley vendors will be available during a special tasting event at 5:30 p.m. Advance tickets for the concert are $30, $15 for kids and students ages 20 and younger (student identification must be shown at the door). Tickets for the pre-concert tasting event are $35. Tickets purchased at the door are $35. For tickets and further details see roguevalleychorale.org or call 541-630-4822.
Haunted History Tour: Docents will lead an hour-long “Haunted History” tour the second Friday of each month through Sept. 13, in downtown Jacksonville. Guests will be introduced to some of the town’s historic buildings along with the restless ghosts and spirits who still occupy them. The courthouse tour features stories of brothels, epidemics and hangings. The Britt Hill tour shares tales of arson, saloons and Oregon’s first Chinatown. The walking tours are not your “typical” ghost tours with special effects but are history tours about real hauntings resulting from past events. Tours begin every 15 minutes between 7 to 7:45 p.m. Tours are $10, and reservations are required. Reservations must be made on-line at historicjacksonville.org/haunted-history-tours, no later than 4 p.m. on the day of the tour. Tours leave from the Jacksonville Visitors Center at the corner of N. Oregon and C streets. Proceeds go to the maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings. Call 541-245-3650 for reservations. For additional information see historicjacksonville.org or email at info@historicjacksonville.org for information or call 541-245-3650.
Saturday, June 15
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: Actors representing the early Beekman family will talk about changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, Victorian architectural and design innovations, and insights into upper-class Jacksonville lifestyle during the late 1800s. The Beekmans were Jacksonville’s wealthiest and most prominent pioneer family. Tours begin every 30 minutes between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of every month through Aug. 17, at the Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5, with proceeds going toward preservation maintenance of the historic landmark. 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.
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.
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, June 15, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
Marshall Stack and Friends: Singer and guitarist Marshall Stack joined by others will perform American Folk tunes at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.
John Johns: Multi-genre, multi-instrumentalist and singer John Johns will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Dr. Pain and the Remedy: Four-piece classic rock cover band Dr. Pain and the Remedy will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Bayer Family Estate Winery, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point. See bayerfamilyestate.com or call 541-826-8953.
Delilah Jazz Trio: Singer Delilah Beaucoup and her band will perform a mix of French Gypsy jazz and swing at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
Britt Festival Orchestra: The Britt Festival orchestra, conducted by Peter Bay, along with violinist Geneva Lewis will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. The program will include John Estacio’s “Wondrous Light;” Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 61; and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Symphony No. 2 in C minor, Op. 17 “Ukrainian.” Tickets are $49 for premium reserved seating, $35 for reserved seating, $29 for lawn seating, and $12 for students (with ID) and kids ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.
Sunday, June 16
Happy Father’s Day!
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.
Rick Millward: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rick Millward will perform a mix of classic and current rock, pop, folk and original music at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 16, at Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. See edenvalleyorchards.com or call 541-512-2955.
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 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.
Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 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 3 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Bayer Family Estate Winery, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point. See bayerfamilyestate.com or call 541-826-8953.
Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
JustaDuo: Singer Alois Henderson and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform easy listening pop and light rock at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Adam Gabriel: Singer and songwriter Adam Gabriel will perform acoustic Southern rock and soul music at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.
Pinsky and Phil: Guitar and harmonica duo David Pinsky and Phil Newton will play original ‘60s-style Chicago blues duets at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
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 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Blind Pilot: Indie-folk band Blind Pilot will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford. Tickets are $30 and are available online at eventbrite.com. Food and beverages will be available for purchase; bring your own seating. No pets or outside food and drinks. Gates open at 6 p.m. For further information, see ashlandfolkcollective.com.
Monday, June 17
Pinsky and Phil: Guitar and harmonica duo David Pinsky and Phil Newton will play original ‘60s-style Chicago blues duets at 5 p.m. Monday, June 17, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Sean Hayes: Ashland Folk Collective will host singer-songwriter Sean Hayes who will perform folk, indie and soul tunes during a free all-ages “Summer Sounds” concert from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 17, at the Butler Bandshell in Lithia Park, 150 Winburn Way, Ashland. Also look for food trucks and a beer garden. For further information, see ashlandfolkcollective.com.
Tuesday, June 18
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.
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, June 19
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 June 19, the host band will be TC and the Reactions; a different band hosts each jam. Admission is free; donations accepted. See rogueblues.org/jams or find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook.
Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
Thursday, June 20
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.
Mercy: The soul and rock band — singer Lynda Day, guitarist Dave Day, drummer Denny Carmassi, keyboard player Gary Nisbet and bassist Demian Norvell will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20, at Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville. See redlilyvineyards.com or call 541-846-6800.
Ashland City Band: The community band, directed by Christine Lundahl, will perform at 7 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 15, in the Butler Band Shell in Ashland’s Lithia Park. Music selections will include original compositions, Broadway show songs, marches and featured soloists. Pre-concert music will be played each week by a variety of small ensembles at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or low-level chairs, as park bench seating is limited. See ashlandband.org for further details.
Friday, June 21
Holly Theatre Tour: Medford’s historic Holly Theatre will give tours of the restoration project from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the theater, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford. View the Holly’s restored first- and second-floor lobbies, scope out the “conversational” restrooms, and visit the dressing rooms and stage. Learn about the next steps in construction and restoration, and how your support will help. See hollytheatre.org or call 541-772-3797.
An Evening of Beatles: Ashland Folk Collective will host their annual fundraiser, “An Evening of Beatles Tunes,” featuring the iconic music of the Beatles performed by an all-star backing band supporting seven different local musicians who will perform classic Beatles favorites concert from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford. Tickets are $30. Food and beverages will be available for purchase; bring your own seating. Doors open at 6 p.m. For further information, see ashlandfolkcollective.com.
Saturday, June 22
Talent Local Goods Market: Shop for crafts, art and more from local vendors and businesses during the Talent Local Goods Market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second and fourth Saturday of every month through Sept. 21, at the Wagner Plaza, 316 E. Main St., Talent. For further information, find Wagner Plaza Local Goods Market on Facebook or call 541-897-0441.
Film Screening: Anima Mundi Productions, an Ashland-based nonprofit that operates the Heart of Humanity Concert Series, will give a world premiere screening of their new operatic film “Dreams Have No Borders (Los sueños no tienen fronteras),” based on the real-life stories of immigrants in the Rogue Valley Latino community with film direction by three-time Emmy award-winning filmmaker Jan Thompson. Screenings will be offered at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and again at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at the Varsity Theatre, 166 E. Main St., Ashland. On Friday, June 21, at 6 p.m. at El Tapatío Mexican Restaurant, 1633 Highway 99 (Behind the Ashland Motor car dealership near exit 19), producers will host a conversation with the film’s creators and Latino community leaders. Free food provided.
Sunday, June 23
Medford Railroad Park: The outdoor train museum and park, at 799 Berrydale Ave., Medford, is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of every month through October. Visitors can learn about local train history, take a diesel train ride, see model railroad layouts, tour historical railroad equipment and exhibits and more. Admission is free, donations accepted. Refreshments are available for purchase. See Facebook.com/Medfordrailroadpark or call 541-613-1638.
Dave Tull Trio: Siskiyou Music Project will host jazz drummer and vocalist Dave Tull, along with Tom Wakeling on bass and Joe Bagg on piano, in concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Tull’s latest release, “Texting and Driving” was the No. 2 most requested new album of 2018 on SiriusXM Real Jazz, and was featured by NPR’s Susan Stamberg on Weekend Edition. Tickets are $30. For tickets and further details, see siskiyoumusicproject.com or call 541-488-3869.
Wednesday, June 26
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.
Thursday, June 27
No Strings Attached Book Club: Adult readers can meet to discuss what they’re reading — recent reads, old favorites or anything in-between — from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month, at the Jacksonville library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-1665.
Bluegrass Jam: Bring your acoustic instruments and a song or tune to share from 7 to 9 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Dangerous Lee’s Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. For further details see local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.