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Published 12:15 am Wednesday, August 14, 2024

: Southern Oregon Historical Society and Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology, in partnership with the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project, will host the second annual Archaeology Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. Hear about SOULA's summer field season, including finds from the Public Archaeology and Remote Sensing Field School excavations in Ashland and Eastern Oregon, meet the archaeologists, see their latest finds and view SOULA's new pop-up exhibit. Learn how to think like an archaeologist with Archaeology 101 activities like survey pacing, cross-mending and stratigraphy; practice the ancient art of atlatl throwing; test your animal bone knowledge with our “Faunal Matching” game. Also look for historical artifact displays, a scavenger hunt, and self-guided tours of Hanley Farm’s grounds and gardens. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the shade of Hanley Farm’s heritage trees. Admission is free. For further details, see sohs.org or call 541-622-2025.

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.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Daniel Meyer Pool: The outdoor pool at 1705 Homes Ave. in Ashland is open for lap and recreational swimming Tuesdays through Sundays through early September. For information on swim schedules and lessons, see ashland.or.us/swim or call 541-488-0313.

Rogue X: The indoor pools and gym at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, is open for lap and recreational swimming and gym sports such as basketball and volleyball daily. For information on swim and gym schedules, as well as swim lessons, see roguexmedford.com or call 541-774-2400.

‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, Ben Truwe, Research Associate of the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology and member of the West Side Community Coalition Board of Directors, will present “Mining the Archives: Recent Discoveries Among the Glass Negatives” at noon Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Truwe will give an update on discoveries made during Southern Oregon Historical Society’s ongoing glass negative scanning project. This project has uncovered new photos by Peter Britt, including the original negatives of his first successful trip to Crater Lake, his tour up the Klamath River in the 1870s, and his visits to the railroad construction camps in the 1880s. SOHS has also scanned a trove of portraits by Central Point photographer Robert Vinton Beall and mysterious images by unidentified photographers. This presentation will showcase the most intriguing of these scans of local people and scenes that have gone unseen for over a century. 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.

Rogue Rage Duo: Harmonica player Harpo DeRoma and guitar and Dobro player Dan Tiller will perform Delta and country-style blues at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 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, Aug. 14, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Connor Reese: Singer-songwriter Connor Reese will perform a blend of witty originals and quirky reimaginings of classic tunes at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Adam Gabriel: Singer and songwriter Adam Gabriel will perform acoustic Southern rock and soul music at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

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.

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.

Rogue Valley Photography Club: The Rogue Valley Photography Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The meetings cover a wide variety of subjects and offer new insights and learning opportunities. Library doors are locked at 7 p.m.; early arrival is highly recommended. For further information find Rogue Valley Photography Club.

Thursday, Aug. 15

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.

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.

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. The nonprofit provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Jen Ambrose: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose will play a mix of original blues, soul and folk at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Ben Rice and the Portland Hustle: Guitarist Ben Rice and his band, the Portland Hustle, will play original music inspired by traditional blues, Rockabilly and funk at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville. See redlilyvineyards.com or call 541-846-6800.

Ashland City Band: The 70-member strong community band, directed by Christine Lundahl, will perform at 7 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 15, in the Butler Bandshell 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, Aug. 16

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.

Kelly & Ross: Singer-songwriter Ann Kelly and keyboardist Mark Ross will perform a blend of pop, jazz and blues at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.

Kami Sorrenta: Singer-songwriter and pianist Kami Sorrenta will perform inventive covers of pop, rock, funk and folk tunes at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

DaCosta & Calvin: Singer and guitarist Robbie DaCosta, along with singer Kristen Calvin will perform songs by Janis Joplin, Fleetwood Mac, Elvis, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and more at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

Giantess: Rock ’n’ roll trio —singer-songwriter and bassist Tess Minnick, guitarist Rob Gunderson, and drummer Tony Kay — will perform a blend of guitar driven blues rock, sultry jazz and a touch of rockabilly/country in an eclectic mix of covers and originals at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Dirk & Don Duo: Guitarist Dirk Price and pianist Don Harriss will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-512-1655.

Mercy Duo: The soul, pop and R&B duo—singer Lynda Day and guitarist Dave Day — will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Jack Willhite: High energy, professional rock vocal impressionist and stand-up comedian, Jack Willhite will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. Willhite employs guitars, amps, lighting, effects, props and costumes to bring you absurd, twisted and hilarious music parodies of your favorite rock acts like AC/DC, Cheap Trick, John Mellencamp, ZZ Top, Ozzy Osborne, Prince, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Eagles, Guns N’ Roses and more. Tickets are $15; purchase tickets in advance at callahanslodge.com or in advance or day of show at Callahan’s front desk. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Rogue Rage Duo: Harmonica player Harpo DeRoma and guitar and Dobro player Dan Tiller will perform Delta and country-style blues at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

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 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

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, Aug. 16, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Mountain Top Sound: Four-piece band Mountain Top Sound will perform a blend of Americana and folk with a hint of bluegrass at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

Danielle Kelly Soul Project: Singer Danielle Kelly, guitarist Paul Turnipseed, drummer Nick Kirby, bassist Richard Meyer and Gordon Greenley on sax will perform soul and oldies from Motown and neo-soul originals at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Tickets are $12. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Blue Lightning: This high-energy dance band — Sue Lundquist on keys and guitar, Rhonda Loftis on drums, Trish Cook, Dianne Strong-Summerhays on vocals, Crystal Reeves on vocals and electric violin, Dan Day on lead guitar and Cedric Buckingham on bass will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Gunstock Red: Singer and guitarist Jon Martin, guitarist Ben Jennings, bassist Joe Dalva, and drummer Troy Brummett will play a mix of Southern rock, country and blues at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

The Girls: Vocalists Shae Celine, Jenni Abdo, Jade Davis, along with bassist Greg Frederick, guitarist Anthony Cusenza, and drummer Christo Pallani, will perform songs from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, powerhouse ballads and rock classics at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. $20 cover. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Classic Albums Live — Fleetwood Mac ‘Rumours’: Classic Albums Live, a concert series that takes classic albums and recreates them live on stage, note for note and cut for cut, will feature a recreation of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. “Rumours” was the 11th studio album by Fleetwood Mac and the band’s most successful. It reached the top of both the U.S. Billboard 200 and the U.K. Albums Chart and won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1977. Several songs, including “Don’t Stop” and “Go Your Own Way” were released as singles and reached the U.S. Top 10. The album went on to sell more than 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. Tickets are $46 for reserved seating, $41 for lawn seating, and $31 for 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.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Bird Walk: Stroll through North Mountain Park with local birding experts from the Rogue Valley at 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month through Sept. 21, at the park, 620 N Mountain Ave., Ashland. Learn to identify birds by sight and call, see and hear a variety of birds that are year-round residents in our region, as well as migrating birds visiting the park, and begin to identify the species that are most common at our feeders. For further details, see northmountainpark.org or call 541-488-6606.

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.

Thunderstruck: The 28th annual Thunderstruck Xtreme Bike & Car Show will converge on the lawn behind the Rogue Regency Inn & Suites, 2300 Biddle Road in Medford, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Hosted by Thunderstruck Custom Bikes, the show features a car and bike show open to any and all “two-, three- and four-wheel” works of art. A highlight of the show comes when at least one custom-made bike is presented to a combat-wounded veteran each year by Thunderstruck Custom Bikes. All show proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Club members for Jackson and Josephine counties. The event will feature live music by Gist, a beer garden, hot rods, raffles, caricature artist, face painting, vendors and more. The event is open to any car or motorcycle enthusiast to enter for a fee; registration is open from 10 a.m. to noon. The show and judging will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. with trophies presented at 3:30 p.m. Entry to the show is free for spectators. See thunderstruckcustombikes.com or call 541-779-0340.

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.

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.

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.

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 building.

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, Aug. 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.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

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, Aug. 17, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.

Haunted Troubadour: Five-piece band Haunted Troubadour will perform a blend of roots, Americana and rock ‘n’ roll at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Shybo Torres: The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will play a mix of world music and originals at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Jon Galfano: The guitarist and composer will play his original instrumentals along with a blend of classic rock and pop tunes at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill. See samscreekcellars.com or call 541-248-0494.

Daniel Nickels Band: Guitarist and singer Daniel Nickels along with his band will perform Americana and country covers and originals at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Dave Brendlinger: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Brendlinger will perform folk, Americana and Bluegrass cover tunes and original songs at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

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 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 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.

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 at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Blue Mountain Rangers: The Blue Mountain Rangers will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Art Bop Beer Co., 59 B Talent Ave., Talent. See facebook.com/artbopbeerco or call 971-645-5060.

Chris Young: Country music singer-songwriter Chris Young will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Young has notched 13 career No. 1s and more than two dozen R.I.A.A. certified projects. His ninth album “Young Love & Saturday Nights” was released on March 22. Tickets are $109 for reserved seating, $99 for standing room only, $69 for lawn seating, and $59 for 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.

The Cabin Project: Musical hybrid band The Cabin Project, featuring all women and non-binary Portland-based musicians, will play a blend of orchestral folk, rock and indie tunes at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $15; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

Movie on the Mountain: Family-friendly film screenings will be offered at 9:30 p.m. every Saturday in August outside at the Mt. Ashland Lodge, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland. On Aug. 17, “The Sound of Music” will be shown. Snuggle up under the canopy of the night sky with friends by your side. Admission is free; snacks, candy and refreshments will be available for purchase. Blankets, chairs and warm layers are recommended. For further details, see mtashland.com/event-directory or call 541-482-2897.

Sunday, Aug. 18

Jacksonville Farmers Market: More than 65 vendors offer local produce, meats, fresh baked goods, handmade arts, crafts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through October, on the grounds of the Historic Jacksonville Courthouse, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville. Also look for live music and wine tasting from over 35 local wineries. Leashed dogs are welcome. Find Jacksonville Sunday Market on Facebook for details.

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.

Jared Gutridge Duo: Acoustic guitarists and singers Jared Gutridge and Adrian Wright will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. See edenvalleyorchards.com or call 541-512-2955.

Music on the Mountain: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Brendlinger will perform folk, Americana and Bluegrass cover tunes and original songs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Mt. Ashland Lodge, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland. See mtashland.com/event-directory or call 541-482-2897.

Redwood Empire: The Southern Oregon-based band, featuring singer Jenna Monique, guitarist and vocalist Russ Bohall, bassist Jeremy Sipple, and percussionist Jonathan Lewis, will perform a mix of pop, blues, R&B, and contemporary hits at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Nick and Shae: Multi-instrumentalist Nick Garrett-Powell and singer Shae Celine will perform covers of popular music at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Connor Reese: Singer-songwriter Connor Reese will perform a blend of witty originals and quirky reimaginings of classic tunes at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

Phil Reed: Phil Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Starvation Heights: The adult contemporary and pop quartet Starvation Heights — Rick Edwards, Robin MacDonald, Michael MacDonald, and Jim Paulson — will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 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.

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, Aug. 18, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.

Mike Brons: Grants Pass guitarist and singer Mike Brons will perform 1970s cover tunes at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Jimmy Limo: Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jimmy Limo will perform at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Brisbane Project: Lead guitarist Michael Ian Brisbane, bassist Mike Pugh and drummer Nick Brosio, will play a mix of blues and Texas rock at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Art Bop Beer Co., 59 B Talent Ave., Talent. See facebook.com/artbopbeerco or call 971-645-5060.

Monday, Aug. 19

Author Talk: Ashland Together will host Mitzi Loftus and her son David Loftus, who will talk about Mitzi’s book “From Thorns to Blossoms A Japanese American Family in War and Peace,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Carpenter Hall, 44 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. Ashland resident Mitzi Asai Loftus lived through the harrowing actions of the United States government’s Executive Order 9066, which incarcerated roughly 120,000 Japanese-Americans between 1942 to 1945 on the basis of their ancestry. Her story is one of prejudice and perseverance as the 91-year-old’s expanded memoir delves into her account as a second-generation American in Oregon. Mitzi and David Loftus will discuss Mitzi’s book and personal experiences as a 10-year-old incarcerated for the “crime” of having Japanese lineage and her subsequent rise to seek a college education, teach students across the world and rekindle her heritage. Admission is free; registration required. For more information or to register, see https://ashlandtogether.org/event.

Author Talk: Author Ginny Dean will talk about her novel “Changing Lanes in Flagstaff” at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Ashland Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: Seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, crafts, specialty foods, drinks and more are available from local farmers and vendors 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Nov. 26, at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. For further details, including information about the organization’s SNAP Double Up Food Bucks program, see rvgrowersmarket.com.

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.

Dirty Heads: Reggae-rock band Dirty Heads will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. The Dirty Heads currently have over 1.31 million digital track sales and 2.7 billion on-demand streams since 2018. The group also has over 2.4 million unique monthly listeners on Spotify. Tickets are $74 for reserved seating, $78 for standing room only, $54 for lawn seating, and $44 for 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

Lisa & Dean: Singer Lisa Udall and pianist Dean Angermeier will perform an eclectic mix of pop, jazz, blues, R&B and country music at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

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 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.

Joshua Paul: Guitarist and singer Joshua Paul will perform a blend of Americana, rock, country, and blues at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Stardust Quartet: Singer Ruth Reyes on vocals, guitarist Tim Church, bassist Dave Miller, and Paul Schmeling on sax, will perform jazz and pop tunes at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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 Aug. 21, the host band will be 12 Bars Deep; 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, Aug. 21, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Thursday, Aug. 22

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.

Rogue Rage Duo: Harmonica player Harpo DeRoma and guitar and Dobro player Dan Tiller will perform Delta and country-style blues at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Danielle Kelly Soul Project: Singer Danielle Kelly, guitarist Paul Turnipseed, drummer Nick Kirby, bassist Richard Meyer and Gordon Greenley on sax will perform soul and oldies from Motown and neo-soul originals at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, at Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville. See redlilyvineyards.com or call 541-846-6800.

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.

Friday, Aug. 23

Bugs-R-Us Presentation: John Jackson, owner of Bugs-R-Us Educational Services, will give a presentation for children about butterflies and moths at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at the Santo Community Center, 701 N. Columbus Ave., Medford. Learn about and see examples of rare butterflies and moths from around the world and our own backyard. This program is recommended for ages 3 and older; kids must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $12. To register and for further details, see playmedford.com or call 541-774-2400.

Noah Lowry: Lead guitarist for American Contraband, Noah Lowry will perform instrumental classic- and light rock at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at the Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Mark Thales: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Thales will perform a blend of indie rock and pop at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 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, Aug. 23, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Blue Lightning: This high-energy dance band — Sue Lundquist on keys and guitar, Rhonda Loftis on drums, Trish Cook, Dianne Strong-Summerhays on vocals, Crystal Reeves on vocals and electric violin, Dan Day on lead guitar and Cedric Buckingham on bass will perform at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Mark Charles Hill: Guitarist and singer Mark Charles Hill will play a mix of light rock, country and pop at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Clayton Joseph Scott: Singer-songwriter Clayton Joseph Scott will perform a blend of indie rock and pop at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Fret Drifters: Guitar duo Andy Casad and Nick Garrett-Powell will perform upbeat, acoustic rhythms at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

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 7:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. A dance lesson will begin at 7 p.m. Wine, food and beverages will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $20, $10 for ages 7 to 12, children ages 6 and younger get in free. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Lisa & The Dynamics: The five-piece band Lisa and The Dynamics will perform a mix of pop, rock, R&B and current hits at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

The James Consortium: The three-piece James Consortium Band — bassist Bob Wilson, lead guitarist John Bartolero and David James on rhythm and harmonica — will perform original folk and Americana songs at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at Art Bop Beer Co., 59 B Talent Ave., Talent. See facebook.com/artbopbeerco or call 971-645-5060.

Petty Thievery: Guitarists and singers Gene Black, Bret Levick and Alice DiMicele, bassist Jeff Addicott, percussionist Christo Pellani, and keyboard player Mark Thomas, will pay tribute to the songs of rock ‘n’ roll star Tom Petty at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at the Cedarwood Farm Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent. Tickets are $25. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase; no outside alcohol permitted. Doors open at 6 p.m. To purchase tickets or for further information see pettythievery.com.

Rogue Valley Symphony: The symphony, conducted by Martin Majkut, will perform a summer pops concert, featuring Hollywood’s greatest hits at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23; and at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Jump to lightspeed in a galaxy far, far away with selections from John Williams’ “Star Wars” movie score, explore fantastic lands with “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Krull,” and “Dr. Zhivago,” get a little creepy with music from the “Addams Family” and “Nightmare Before Christmas,” and embark on a thrilling adventure with music from “Indiana Jones” and “Mission Impossible.” Tickets start at $50-$80. For tickets and further details, see craterian.org, stop by the box office, or call 541-779-3000.

The Jauntee: Genre-blending musical ensemble The Jauntee will perform improvisational music, combining elements of jazz, funk, rock and psychedelic jams at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 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, Aug. 24

Uke Jam: A free, family-friendly uke jam and sing-along, led by Tish McFadden, will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. Acoustic instruments and voices of all abilities are invited to join in; songbooks, wine, beverages and snacks available for purchase. Call 541-840-8075.

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. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Dr. Payne and the Remedy: Four-piece classic rock cover band Dr. Pain and the Remedy will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.

JustaDuo: Singer Alois Henderson and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform easy listening pop and light rock at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

The Giantess: Roots rock band The Giantess, will perform guitar driven blues, rock, and jazz with a rockabilly/country twist at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Redwood Empire: The Southern Oregon-based band, featuring singer Jenna Monique, guitarist and vocalist Russ Bohall, bassist Jeremy Sipple, and percussionist Jonathan Lewis, will perform a mix of pop, blues, R&B, and contemporary hits at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

Jimmy Limo: Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jimmy Limo will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Lisa & Dean: Singer Lisa Udall and pianist Dean Angermeier will perform an eclectic mix of pop, jazz, blues, R&B and country music at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Fellman & Ruiz: Classical and flamenco guitarist Grant Ruiz and jazz guitarist Dan Fellman will join forces to perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, 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.

L.E.F.T.: Rock ‘n’ roll band L.E.F.T. — singer and guitarist Bret Levick, Bob Evoniuk on Dobro, bassist Greg Frederick, drummer Matt Terreri and Don Harriss on keys — perform Levick’s original rock, along with covers of songs by the Rolling Stones, David Bowie and others at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Band du Pays Swing: The band — singer Kacie Bowers, sax and clarinet player Stephen Gagné, percussionist Mike Fitch, guitarist Tony Brussat and upright bassist Merrill Smith — will perform a mix of swing music for dancing at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. A dance lesson will begin at 6:15 p.m. Admission is $15. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Danielle Kelly Soul Project: Singer Danielle Kelly, guitarist Paul Turnipseed, drummer Nick Kirby, bassist Richard Meyer and Gordon Greenley on sax will perform soul and oldies from Motown and neo-soul originals at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

This Machine Starts Automatically: Three-piece jam band This Machine Starts Automatically will perform rock and punk tunes at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Art Bop Beer Co., 59 B Talent Ave., Talent. See facebook.com/artbopbeerco or call 971-645-5060.

Movie on the Mountain: Family-friendly film screenings will be offered at 9:30 p.m. every Saturday in August outside at the Mt. Ashland Lodge, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland. On Aug. 24, “Rio” will be shown. Snuggle up under the canopy of the night sky with friends by your side. Admission is free; snacks, candy and refreshments will be available for purchase. Blankets, chairs and warm layers are recommended. For further details, see mtashland.com/event-directory or call 541-482-2897.

Sunday, Aug. 25

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.

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, Aug. 25, at Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. See edenvalleyorchards.com or call 541-512-2955.

Marshall Stack and Friends: Singer and guitarist Marshall Stack joined by others will perform American Folk tunes at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Open Mic: Musicians, poets, comedians and other talented folks are invited to showcase their talents from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. All skill levels welcome. Sign-ups for a 10-minute time slot begins at 1 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

Chasing Keridwyn: Five-piece band Chasing Keridwyn will perform a mix of bluegrass, Americana, folk and country at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Highway Bound: The country music band featuring Erica Flynn on vocals, and guitarists Jimi Smith and Alex Detweiler, and drummer Paul Fredricks will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Broadway Phil and the Shouters: Singer and harmonica player Phil Newton, guitarist Leonard Griffie, bassist Gary Davis and drummer David Mathieu will perform a blend of West Coast blues, R&B and roots rock at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, 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 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Giantess: Rock ’n’ roll trio —singer-songwriter and bassist Tess Minnick, guitarist Rob Gunderson, and drummer Tony Kay — will perform a blend of guitar driven blues rock, sultry jazz and a touch of rockabilly/country in an eclectic mix of covers and originals at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Monday, Aug. 26

Author Talk: Deborah Costella of The Cosmic Muffin School of Cookery will talk about her new book “One 4-Ounce Serving: A Collection of Food Stories and Recipes” at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Adult Crafternoon: What do you do with a book that you no longer want? You can donate it, gift it or you can turn it into art. Learn how to create your own book folding art at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Book folding is the process of folding down the pages of a book to create a sculpture. Used books will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8690.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

Thursday, Aug. 29

Archaeology Night: Southern Oregon Historical Society and Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology, in partnership with the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project, will host the second annual Archaeology Night from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. Hear about SOULA’s summer field season, including finds from the Public Archaeology and Remote Sensing Field School excavations in Ashland and Eastern Oregon, meet the archaeologists, see their latest finds and view SOULA’s new pop-up exhibit. Learn how to think like an archaeologist with Archaeology 101 activities like survey pacing, cross-mending and stratigraphy; practice the ancient art of atlatl throwing; test your animal bone knowledge with our “Faunal Matching” game. Also look for historical artifact displays, a scavenger hunt, and self-guided tours of Hanley Farm’s grounds and gardens. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the shade of Hanley Farm’s heritage trees. Admission is free. For further details, see sohs.org or call 541-622-2025.

Iration: Hawaiian band Iration — guitarists and vocalists Micah Pueschel and Micah Brown, bassist Adam Taylor, drummer Joseph Dickens, Cayson Peterson on keys and synth, and Drake Peterson on trumpet and keys — will perform reggae and island tunes along with reggae-rock band Pepper, and special guests DENM and Artikal Sound System at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Iration has racked up more than 1 billion streams, topped Billboard charts and established themselves as one of the most beloved reggae-rock bands to emerge from the SoCal scene. Iration’s first four albums reached No. 1 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart. Tickets are $49 for reserved seating and standing room only, $45 for lawn seating, and $35 for ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 5:15 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, Aug. 30

Holly Gleason: The singer, songwriter and guitarist will perform original folk along with a few covers at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Cricket: Keyboardist Tyler Matson, aka. Cricket, will perform instrumental classic- and light rock at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at the Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

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. Friday, Aug. 30, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

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, Aug. 30, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

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 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

Bill Lachenmyer: Musician Bill Lachenmyer will perform a variety of tunes at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Charles Guy: Guitarist Charles Guy will perform original music and select covers with Latin, Spanish, flamenco and Gypsy influences at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Saucy: The five-piece band will play an eclectic mix of country, folk, rock and more at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Tickets are $7. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Ben Rice and the Portland Hustle: Guitarist Ben Rice and his band, the Portland Hustle, will play original music inspired by traditional blues, Rockabilly and funk at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Tickets are $12. Pets are not allowed during concerts. For tickets and further details, see delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Blue Lightning: This high-energy dance band — Sue Lundquist on keys and guitar, Rhonda Loftis on drums, Trish Cook, Dianne Strong-Summerhays on vocals, Crystal Reeves on vocals and electric violin, Dan Day on lead guitar and Cedric Buckingham on bass will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Admission is $15. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Seth Charles Band: Seth Charles and his band will perform funk and soul tunes at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at Art Bop Beer Co., 59 B Talent Ave., Talent. See facebook.com/artbopbeerco or call 971-645-5060.

Saturday, Aug. 31

Calligraphy Guild: The local Calligraphy Guild meets at 10 a.m. the last Saturday of each month, except July and December, at The Artist Attic/ScrappyCraft, 511 N. Main St, Phoenix. The Guild, founded in 1975, is a nonprofit organization which aims to provide a forum for the study and critical practice of calligraphy through workshops, lectures and interchange of ideas and techniques. All skill levels welcome. For further information, see roguepens.org.

John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

Agus & Palzewicz: Pianist Ayke Agus and cellist Michal Palzewicz will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. The concert will include a variety of repertoire from Elgar, Faure, Bach, Francoer and more. Tickets are $25, $10 for students. For tickets and further information, see grizzlypeakwinery.com or call 541-482-5700.

David Modica: Acoustic guitarist David Modica will perform a blend of blues and jazz at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Jackson County Fuel Committee Folk Festival: Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day during the annual Jackson County Fuel Committee Folk Festival, featuring live music from local performers, from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. The Jackson County Fuel Committee will also celebrate 46 years of progress and victories as an all-volunteer membership association organizing to make heat and energy accessible to all Rogue Valley low-income residents, while fighting to end government policies that allow energy profiteering and threaten the future of people and the planet. Admission is $25 suggested donation at the door (cash only); dinner and no-host bar included. Proceeds support the Jackson County Fuel Committee. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Daniel Nickels Band: Guitarist and singer Daniel Nickels along with his band will perform Americana and country covers and originals at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Pacifica: Vocalist Alissa Weaver, guitarist and vocalist Jack Fischer, and drummer Michael Whipple will perform at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Jeff K Duo: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel, along with Jack Hopfinger, will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, and original songs at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Jimmy Limo: Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jimmy Limo will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 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.

Lonno Rampa: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Lonno Rampa will perform original indie rock tunes at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Jimmy Pinwheel: The Jimmy Pinwheel band — Jef Fretwell on vocals and guitar, Craig Martin on pedal and lap steel guitars, David Hampton on drums and Jeff Addicott on bass — will perform Fretwell’s original country songs with a few choice covers thrown in at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Art Bop Beer Co., 59 B Talent Ave., Talent. See facebook.com/artbopbeerco or call 971-645-5060.

Sunday, Sept. 1

Rogue Valley Old Timer Car Club: People interested in old car mechanics, restoration, safety and touring meet at 1:30 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall, 1130 Hazel St., Central Point. Membership is open to anyone who owns a car or truck 30 years old or older. Call 541-535-7658 or 541-227-3030.

Northwest Bird Club: Owners and those interested in pet birds can meet at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month. For location and details, see nwbirdclub.org or find Northwest Bird Club on Facebook.

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 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Lynx Family Band: Five-piece indie rock band The Lynx Family Band — Cleo Lynx on vocals/ rhythm and bass guitar, Dream Lynx on vocals/ mandolin, Eve Lynx on vocals/ bass and rhythm guitars, Odin on vocals/ lead guitar and Love Lynx on drums — will perform original tunes at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

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.

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Bird Walk: Jim Hostick, of the Rogue Valley Audubon Society, leads slow-paced, 1½-mile walks at 8:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Denman Wildlife Area, off Touvelle or Agate roads, in Eagle Point. The numbers of different species observed by participants are entered in the Cornell Ornithological Laboratory’s eBird database. Participants will need to purchase an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife parking permit. See roguevalleyaudubon.org for directions and information.

Banned Book Club: Adults can meet to read and discuss banned books at 4 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 Sept. 4, the book to be discussed will be “The Giver” by Lois Lowry. 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.

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. A different band hosts each jam. Admission is free; donations accepted. See rogueblues.org/jams or find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook.

Thursday, Sept. 5

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.

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.

Buena Vista Social Orchestra: Historic Cuban music ensemble The Buena Vista Social Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Trombonist, composer, arranger and musical director Jesus “Aguaje” Ramos is joined on this inaugural tour by an all-star ensemble including original BVSC members “Betun” Luis Mariano Valiente Marin (congas, bongo), Emilio Senon Morales Ruiz (piano) and Fabían Garcia (bass).The orchestra continues the legacy of the legendary group in 2024 with a new stage production and repertoire pulled from the greatest hits (many of which Ramos composed) and deep-dive cuts. Tickets are $59 for reserved seating, $45 for lawn seating, and $35 for 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, Sept. 6

Verna and the Vandals: Vocalist Verna Dodge along with guitarist and vocalist Robbie DaCosta, Harp Player Kenny the Wingman, and drummer Michael O’Malley, will perform a mix of blues, oldies, rockabilly, country and jazz at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

David Rogers: Solo guitarist and former Oregon Shakespeare Festival musician David Rogers will perform a mix of Spanish and Latin music, classic pop and rock, as well as music by J.S. Bach and original compositions at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Britt Karaoke Night: Tread the same boards as legends like Willie Nelson, Mavis Staples, Ringo Starr, Blondie, and The Beach Boys while you perform a song of your choice during Britt’s Karaoke Night at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. All ticket holders may enter for the chance to sing in one of the limited slots. Tickets are $15, $10 for ages 12 and younger. VIP packages available. 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.

Lost Ox: Genre-blending jammers Lost Ox will perform a mix of funk, psychedelia, jazz, Americana and progressive rock at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $15; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

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’s Bar & Grill, 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.

Saturday, Sept. 7

Talent Garden Club: The Talent Garden Club meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Talent library, 101 Home St., Talent. The club promotes environmentally healthy practices, educates the community about best gardening practices, encourages the formation of pollinator gardens and finances scholarships for students pursuing horticulture related majors. For more information, email at info@ talentgardenclub.com or see talentgardenclub.com.

Acorns & Ivy Garden Party: The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon will host an adults-only “Acorns & Ivy Garden Party” fundraiser at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Children’s Museum, 413 W. Main St., Medford. The event features a mini golf tournament, games, food and drinks, lots of play and more. Tickets are $75; $25 add-on for mini-golf tournament. Prizes awarded for tournament winners. Proceeds benefit The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon and The Ivy School. See givegrove.com/acornsandivy or call 541-772-9922.

Author Talk: Author Joyce Maynard will talk about her new novel “How The Light Gets In” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Dogstar: Quintessential Southern California storytelling rock band Dogstar will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Comprised of guitarist/vocalist Bret Domrose, drummer Robert Mailhouse and bassist Keanu Reeves, Dogstar was born in 1991. The rock trio reunited in May 2023 – more than 20 years since their last performance together. Tickets are $74 for reserved seating, $69 for standing room only, $59 for lawn seating, and $49 for 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, Sept. 8

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, Sept. 8, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening: Drummer Jason Bonham — son of John Bonham, one of the original members of the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin — and his band will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. At the age of five, Jason could play the drums with skill. When he was 17 he was a member of the band Air Race. The group signed a record contract with Atlantic Records, recorded one album, and opened for big names like Queen, Meat Loaf, Ted Nugent, and AC/DC. John Bonham died in 1980, but Jason, who has marked a few places in music history himself, has stepped in from time to time to help keep his father’s memory alive. Tickets are $76 for reserved seating, $74 for standing room only, $58 for lawn seating, and $48 for 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.