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Published 11:39 am Thursday, December 26, 2024

: Global electronic music project Balkan Bump, orchestrated by trumpet player, producer and ethnomusicologist Will Magid, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Balkan Bump’s music fuses heavy electronic production with global music influences including traditional Balkan brass melodies, Middle Eastern sounds and American hip hop. Tickets are $25 in advance. Tickets are available online at liveatthearmory.com. Call 541-488-7001.

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.

Saturday, Dec. 28

Horse-drawn Wagon Ride: Fish Lake Resort offers horse-drawn wagon rides at Fish Lake Resort, Highway 140, mile marker 30, Saturday through Wednesday, Dec. 28-Jan. 1. Time slots are limited. Cost is $20 for adults, $10 for kids 6-14 and free for children 5 and under. Children’s crafts and other activities are held weekends in December, $5 per child. Christmas tree permits are $5. Snowshoe rentals are available. For more information, call 541-949-8500 or visit fishlakeresort.net.

Grants Pass Growers Market: Find seasonal produce, baked goods, beverages and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass. See growersmarket.org.

Holiday Model Train Display: The Medford Garden Railroad Club will showcase a dozen model trains in a variety of holiday scenes and layouts in the storefront formerly occupied by the Eddie Bauer clothing store, on the second floor of the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, during regular mall hours through Dec. 31. See garden-scale trains decked out in lights and decorations and smaller-scale layouts created by club members. Admission is free; donations appreciated. For more information, see facebook.com/medfordrailroadpark.

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.

Ice Skating: The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, located at 95 Winburn Way, across from the Lithia Park playground in Ashland, will be open for outdoor skating daily, throughout the winter months, weather permitting. Admission is $5, $4 for ages 6-13, and free for ages 5 and younger. Skate rentals are available for $3. Punchcards and group rates available. Call 541-552-2258 or see ashland.or.us/icerink for schedule and admission information. All changes in participation requirements, scheduling, skating lessons and programs will be posted to the website.

Hanukkah Fest: The Havurah Synagogue will host its annual Hanukkah Fest at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at the synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Hot potato latkes, a traditional Hanukkah treat, will be for sale with all the trimmings. The festivities include children’s activities and a Hanukkah gift shop. Rabbi David Zaslow will lead a communal candle lighting and songs (everyone is invited to bring their own menorah), followed by a Hanukkah story by master storyteller Debra Zaslow. The fair is open to all. Admission is free. For further details, call 541-488-7716.

Jimmy Limo: Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jimmy Limo will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Holiday Trolley Lights Tour: Experience the full magic of Victorian Christmas this December as lights shine bright at up to 35 stops along the Jacksonville Holiday Trolley Lights Tour. Tours last approximately 45 minutes, and feature homes, businesses, historic residences and city landmarks decorated especially for the season. Tickets are $15; reservations required. Hot chocolate and coffee will be served. For tickets and further details, see christmasinjacksonville.com or call 541-899-8118.

Scarlet: Multi-instrumentalist Scarlet, double bassist Timothy Kelly, and percussionist Michael St. John, will perform a mix of jazz, blues, country, and rock at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Ruth & the Stardust Boys: Singer Ruth Cohen, guitarist Tim Church, bassist Dave Miller and Paul Schmeling on sax will perform American and international tunes at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

John Dabaco: Jazz pianist John Dabaco will perform standards and classics from 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at the Hearsay Restaurant, Lounge & Garden, 40 S. First St., Ashland. Call 541-625-0505.

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 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

Sunday, Dec. 29

Noon Year’s Eve: ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum will hold their 11th annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at the museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. Guests of all ages can countdown to noon to ring in the new year. Special guests include Ashland Aerial Arts, Daydreams Face Painting, the Super Smash Burgers food truck and others. Activities include an egg drop, balloon drops (one of the two balloon drops will be sensory-friendly), and more. Admission is $12.50 for adults, $10.50 for children; discounts available for large groups, military members and teachers. To purchase tickets or for more information, see scienceworksmuseum.org or call 541-482-6767.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and cover at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Medford Hanukkah Celebration: The Chabad Jewish Center of Southern Oregon will hold its annual Hanukkah celebration at 3:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at the Village at the Medford Center, 711 Medford Center. Events begin with the ceremony of lighting a 10-foot menorah. The festivities will include local dignitaries, live music, latkes and doughnuts for sale, singing of traditional Hanukkah songs and more. This event will be held regardless of weather conditions; security will be present. For further information, see chabadofashland.org or call 541-482-2778.

John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Maurizio Nadalet: Italian classically trained pianist and vocalist Maurizio Nadalet will perform Italian and American standards at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Monday, Dec. 30

Grants Pass Hanukkah Party: The Chabad Jewish Center of Southern Oregon will hold its annual Hanukkah celebration at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, in the Waterfront Pavilion, at Riverside Park, 304 E. Park St., Grants Pass. Events begin with the ceremony of lighting a 6-foot menorah. The festivities will include local dignitaries, live music, latkes and doughnuts for sale, singing of traditional Hanukkah songs and more. This event will be held regardless of weather conditions; security will be present. For further information, see chabadofashland.org or call 541-482-2778.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

Community Labyrinth Walk: Ashland’s free 26th Community Labyrinth Walk to the New Year will be held from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, and resume from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday Jan. 1, in Wesley Hall at Ashland First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland. Six altars will be dedicated to the four directions as well as the divine feminine and the divine masculine. There will be two additional altars: one honoring childhood, and an interactive altar honoring community. Members of the public are invited to contribute small objects, pictures, and items from nature to adorn the community altar. All welcome; donations accepted. For further information, see facebook.com/AshlandSacredWalkToNewYear.

Encore 5: Five-piece band — percussionist James “Jim” Doren, vocalist and percussionist Sheila Winn, guitarist William “Will” Conidi and bassist Mark Longshore — will perform a mix of originals and covers in multiple genres at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

NYE Good Vibes: Celebrate the new year and dance the night away to tunes by DJ Samuel Lawrence, Free Creatures, True Loves, Balkan Bump, and special guests beginning at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. The event will also feature a dance performance by Sara Zelenika and visuals by Kendall, live painting, vendors, a photo booth, full bar, food and more. Tickets are $55 in advance, $65 day of show. Must be 21 or older to attend. For tickets and further details, see liveatthearmory.com or call 541-488-7001.

Wednesday, Jan. 1

Happy New Year!

Editor’s Note: All Jackson County Library Service branches will be closed for the holiday.

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.

Community Labyrinth Walk: Ashland’s free 26th Community Labyrinth Walk to the New Year will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday Jan. 1, in Wesley Hall at Ashland First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland. Six altars will be dedicated to the four directions as well as the divine feminine and the divine masculine. There will be two additional altars: one honoring childhood, and an interactive altar honoring community. Members of the public are invited to contribute small objects, pictures, and items from nature to adorn the community altar. All welcome; donations accepted. For further information, see facebook.com/AshlandSacredWalkToNewYear.

Thursday, Jan. 2

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn: Discover how children learn through play and daily activities — singing songs, telling stories, creating art — from 10:30 to noon every Thursday, at the Ruch library, 7919 Highway 238, Jacksonville. Open to young children (ages 0-5), their family, and caregivers/parents. No pre-registration required. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-7438.

Slopes & Trails: Rogue Valley residents are invited to a no host meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at 4 Daughters Irish Pub, 126 W. Main St., Medford. Slopes and Trails is a nonprofit organization that provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 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.

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.

Boozy Bingo: Play free rounds of Bingo for prizes from 7 to 10 p.m. every Thursday at Voodoo Martini, 106 S Grape St., Medford. See voodoomartinibar.com.

Jon Martin: Jon Martin, lead singer of Gunstock RED, will play a mix of rock and blues at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

Friday, Jan. 3

Spanish Language Group: English speakers with at least an intermediate knowledge of Spanish can meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays, at the Santos Community Center, 701 N. Columbus Ave., Medford. Look for casual, supportive conversation and interpretation. Native speakers are welcome to help. Call 541-499-6646.

Bill Lachenmyer: Musician Bill Lachenmyer will perform a variety of tunes at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Nick & Shae: Multi-instrumentalist Nick Garrett-Powell and singer Shae Celine will perform covers of popular music and original songs at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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.

Pinsky and Newton: Guitar and harmonica duo David Pinsky and Phil Newton will play original ‘60s-style Chicago blues duets at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

Saturday, Jan. 4

Project FeederWatch: Volunteers can learn how to identify and help experts count birds that visit feeders at 9 a.m. alternate Saturdays beginning Nov. 9 and running through March 15, at North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Results will be submitted to Cornell University’s FeederWatch program, a nationwide citizen-science, bird-monitoring effort. Admission is free and pre-registration is not required; loaner binoculars will be available. For further information See northmountainpark.org call 541-488-6606.

Medford Cars & Coffee: Car enthusiasts can meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Saturday in the parking lot of Southern Oregon Orthopedics, 2780 E. Barnett Rd. (behind the Starbucks at the corner of Barnett and Medical Center Dr.) All vehicles are welcome, from classics and muscle cars to exotics and hot rods. The group will not hold meetings in the event of rain or snowy weather. See medfordcarsncoffee.com or find Medford Cars and Coffee on Facebook for further information.

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.

Central Point Woodcarvers: The carving group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday at the Central Point Senior Resource Center, 123 N. Second St., Central Point. The group teaches and shares ideas for beginners, novices and intermediate woodcarvers. Membership fees are $10 per month or $55 a year. Recommended beginning tool sets are available for purchase. For more information, call 541-944-4535.

Medford Senior Center Bingo: The Medford Senior Center will host bingo games for adults at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday at the Medford Senior Center, 510 East Main St.; $8 for six cards for 10 games. Must be 18 or older to participate. Doors open at 10 a.m.; early bird games open at 11 a.m. Call 541-538-1229.

John Johns: Multi-genre, multi-instrumentalist and singer John Johns will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

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. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Ripple Effect: Singer-songwriter duo Ripple Effect will perform original tunes at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

The Sextones: Four-piece funk band The Sextones will perform modern funk and soul at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 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.

Sunday, Jan. 5

SunFolk Dance: Dance to traditional live folk music and learn dances from Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday at the Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland. No partner or experience necessary. $5 donation requested. For further details, email at pmsheldon@gmail.com or call 541-613-4119.

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.

JustaDuo: Singer Alois Henderson and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform easy listening pop and light rock at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Rebekka Swan: Ukulele player and singer Rebekka Swan will perform jazz tunes at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Monday, Jan. 6

Seniors Activities: A variety of activities and services are available to adults 50 and older from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, at the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave.; and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, at the Medford Senior Center, 510 E. Main St., Medford. See ashlandseniorservices.org or medfordseniorcenter.org or call 541-488-5342 or 541-772-2273, respectively, for full listings.

Children’s Museum: The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon, 413 W. Main St., Medford, features early learning opportunities, educational experiences, interactive play exhibits and activities for children. Exhibits at the hands-on museum include farm-to-table play area, ranger station, wildlife rescue tree-house, a replica of Bigfoot, “The Makery,” art projects and more. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $15 for children; $10 for adults; memberships, scholarships and discounts available. For further details, see tcmso.org or call 541-772-9922.

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum: A variety of interactive science exhibits and programs are available at the museum, located at 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. The interactive museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Admission is $12.50, $10.50 for ages 2 and older, and for 65 and older, and free for kids under age 2, $3 for SNAP/Oregon Trail card holders. Admission is $5 the first Sunday of every month; group discounts available. To purchase tickets or for more information, see scienceworksmuseum.org or call 541-482-6767.

Take & Make: Stop by any JCLS branch to pick up a take-and-make craft kit during select dates. Each library branch offers a unique craft every month for every age group, from preschoolers to adults, and all needed supplies are included in the kit. For details, see jcls.libcal.com or call the library branch in your area.

DART Mobile Services: The JCLS DART outreach vehicle, which visits a variety of locations throughout Jackson County, is a Wi-Fi hotspot and computer lab all rolled into one. Library staff will offer use of laptop computers, along with tech help and special programs and presentations. Anyone within a 300-foot radius of DART can access its Wi-Fi for free. To learn more, including the most up-to-date schedule of stops, see jcls.org/DART or call 541-774-8679.

Paul Schmeling Band: The Paul Schmeling Band will perform jazz standards from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Martino’s Restaurant and Lounge, 58 E. Main St., Ashland. See martinosashland.com or call 541-488-4420.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

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.

Social Dance Club: Dance to live music from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. You do not need a partner to participate; suitable for all social dancers. Keyboardist Darren will play all-time favorites and special requests. Admission is $6, free for first-time visitors. See socialbenefitdanceclub.org or call or text 541-941-1973.

Tuesday Afternoon Knitters: Knitters, crocheters, lace needle crafters and tatters of all skill levels gather to learn from each other, share ideas and create new pieces from 3 to 5 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. See Tuesday Afternoon Knitters on Facebook.

Queer Coffee House: The social group for LGBTQ+ communities and their allies ages 13 and older meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The group gathers to watch movies, play games, build community and share favorite books, movies, podcasts and more. All ages welcome. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Southern Oregon Photographic Association: The local camera club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month, September thru May, in Lidgate Hall at Medford United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. The first meeting each month includes member competitions in both print media and Electronic Imaging Division. The second meeting of the month is dedicated to a program by a local photographer, instructor or photojournalist. All interested in photography or video production are welcome; no cost to attend. For further information, see sopacameraclub.com.

‘Big Ideas’ talk: A talk on “The Current State of Local/Regional Journalism” is a free public program from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, in the Gresham Room at Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Part of the “Big Ideas” program series, it is presented by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Ashland Branch and Jackson County Library Services. The speakers are Bert Etling, Ashland.news executive editor; Bob Wise, KOBI-TV NBC5, vice president and general manager; and Heidi Wright, president of FORJournalism, a nonprofit organization created by the EO Media Group three years ago.

Rock Show: Rock bands Brace Yourself, Two Piece Face, Fatal Point, and Achromic will play an all-ages concert at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, at Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N Riverside Ave., Medford, Suite 1130 near Macy’s on the first floor. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 day of show. For tickets and further details, see rockafairy.org or call 541-224-5111.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, Jacksonville historian Larry Smith will present at noon Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Smith will share the riveting story of Robbie Collins’ efforts to preserve Jacksonville’s historic buildings by founding the Jacksonville Boosters Club and spearheading the establishment of Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District. Robbie’s preservation work is still reverberating throughout the Jacksonville of today, 60 years later. Robbie lived a life that circled the globe, but was firmly rooted in Jacksonville. Registration is required; a livestream option of this program will also be available. Recordings of presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel. To register or for further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Yarnia: Children 8 and older, as well as adults, can learn to knit or crochet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. Supplies and instruction are provided. All levels welcome. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

Paws to Read: Young readers are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog at 3 p.m. every Wednesday, at the Jacksonville library, 340 W. C St. For further details, including similar programs at other library branches, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-1665.

Isidore Quartet: Chamber Music Concerts will present the Isidore Quartet in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., at Southern Oregon University. The program features Mozart’s Quartet in C Major, KV 465 “Dissonance”; Billy Childs’ String Quartet No. 3 “Unrequited”; and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 44 No. 3. Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition in 2022, the New York City-based Isidore Quartet began as an ensemble at the Juilliard School, and is currently completing their final year as Peak Fellowship Ensemble-in-Residence at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Tickets are $39-$49, discounts available for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders. To purchase tickets and see program details, see chambermusicconcerts.org or call 541-552-6154.

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.

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, Jan. 9

Community Dinner: The 1st Phoenix Community Center will hold a community dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month, at the community center, 121 2nd St., Phoenix. See 1stphoenix.org or call 541-543-6874.

Phil Reed: Phil Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Heavy Metal Concert: Heavy metal bands When the Broken Burn, Within Caskets, Mirror Fear, and Wigpeel will perform during an all-ages concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N Riverside Ave., Medford, Suite 1130 near Macy’s on the first floor. Tickets are $10 in advance; $15 day of show. For tickets and further details, see rockafairy.org or call 541-224-5111.

William Stafford Celebration: Friends of the Hannon Library will host their 30th annual William Stafford Celebration at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Southern Oregon University’s Hannon Library, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, in Room 305 (Meese Room). Poet and Stafford scholar Vince Wixon will be this year’s special guest speaker. Featured poets will be Margaret Loken, Peter Yeager, Bill Gholson and Dianne Oberhansly, along with host Amy Miller. The poets will read aloud a William Stafford poem and then read one of their own poems that was inspired by Stafford. In-person audience members will also be invited to read a favorite Stafford poem. Stafford, who died in 1993, served as Oregon Poet Laureate from 1975 to 1990. His collection “Traveling Through the Dark” won the 1963 National Book Award for poetry. In 1970, he was named Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress, an honor that is now known as the US Poet Laureate. In 1992, he won the Western States Book Award for lifetime achievement in poetry. Admission is free. A Zoom link will also be available on the Friends’ website, hanlib.sou.edu/friends/lectureseries.html. Light refreshments will be served and complimentary parking is available in lots 21 and 22. Call 541-552-6816 or email at libraryevents@sou.edu for further information.

Tim & Dennis Mitchell: Guitarists and vocalists Tim and Dennis Mitchell will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

Friday, Jan. 10

Dave Brendlinger: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Brendlinger will perform folk, Americana and Bluegrass cover tunes and original songs at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 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. Friday, Jan. 10, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Tim & Dennis Mitchell: Guitarists and vocalists Tim and Dennis Mitchell will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

Rogue Valley Symphony: The symphony, conducted by Martin Majkut, will perform their fourth Masterworks concert, “Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony,” featuring bassoonist Martin Kuuskmann, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan 10, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford; at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, 313 N.E. Olive St. The program includes Weber’s “Der Freischütz Overture,” Theofanidis’ “Bassoon Concerto,” and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in C Minor. Kuuskmann is a two-time Grammy Award-nominee. Tickets start at $28. Discounted tickets are available for students (with ID). Tickets and further details can be found at rvsymphony.org or by calling 541-708-6400. For Craterian student tickets stop by the Craterian at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., or call 541-779-3000. Please note the Ashland concert is sold out.

Burlesque Show: Eugene-based burlesque troupe Scoundrels will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $25; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

Saturday, Jan. 11

Scout Troops’ Christmas Tree Recycling: Ashland Scout Troops 112, 8112 and the Ashland Lions Club’s Christmas Tree Recycling is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11. It is recommended that trees are left curbside the night of Friday, Jan. 10. The recycled trees are chipped and used throughout parks in Ashland. Boy Scout Troop 112 was first chartered in 1915 and is the oldest Boy Scout Troop in the state of Oregon. For more information about Troop 112 and 8112, see troop112.com or call 503-884-6903.

Peter Anastos Quartet: The quartet — Peter Anastos on trumpet, drummer Eric Pollard, pianist John Mazzei and bassist Tarik Ragab — will be joined by student musician Sixten Ljungkvist on tenor sax, as part of the “Youth in Jazz” program to perform jazz masterpieces from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at La Baguette Music Café, 340 A St., #2, Ashland. The “Youth in Jazz” program affords young jazz musicians opportunities to perform with an established jazz ensemble. Admission is free; donations accepted. “Youth in Jazz” performances are offered the second Saturday of every month. See labaguettemusiccafe.com or call 541-482-0855.

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.

Rogue Gallery & Art Center Family Art Day: Kids and families of all ages can explore and create art from noon to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford. Make your own art projects to take home, and explore gallery spaces with an art scavenger hunt. All materials will be provided. Admission is free; registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 541-772-8118 or see roguegallery.org.

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.

Jimmy Limo: Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jimmy Limo will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Chasing Keridwyn: Five-piece band Chasing Keridwyn will perform a mix of bluegrass, Americana, folk and country at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers: Singer-songwriter Adam Gabriel and his band, The Cavaliers, will perform “acoustic soul” blending the sounds of folk, soul, rock and R&B at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

Sunday, Jan. 12

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 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Jazz Vespers: First Presbyterian Church will hold a free, all-ages jazz vespers concert at 5 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at the First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford. See firstpreschurchmedford.com or call 541-779-1711.

Charlee Prayers Trio: The Charlee Prayers Trio will perform a mix of funk, jazz, hip-hop, soul and pop covers and originals at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, 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 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

‘A Woman’s Song for Peace’: In celebration of Krissy Keefer’s Dance Brigade’s 50th anniversary, the dance group will present “A Woman’s Song for Peace,” a tribute to the past, and a vision for the future, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. “A Woman’s Song for Peace” is a new dance theater work featuring original, live music by musician and activist Holly Near, queer feminist singer-songwriter Ferron, and groundbreaking Afro-Caribbean jazz artist Christelle Durandy, intertwined with Dance Brigade’s fierce, nuanced choreography and signature melding of styles including hip-hop, modern, salsa and Taiko to convey a larger narrative about social justice and liberation. Tickets are $25-$45 in advance; $35-$55 week of show. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.

Monday, Jan. 13

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.