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October 23. 2014 12:01AM Get Up & Go: Thursday, Oct. 23 Thursday, Oct. 23 Market Day: The Medford Growers Market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 20 at the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway. See www.rvgrowersmarket.com. Solar Eclipse Viewing Party: ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum and Southern Oregon Skywatchers will host a viewing party for the partial solar eclipse from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at ScienceWorks, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. The eclipse is set to begin at 1:44 p.m. and reach its peak by 3:09 p.m. Filtered telescopes for viewing will be available. The event is free. call 541-482-6767 or see www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Jeff Kloetzel: The singer, songwriter and guitarist will play an acoustic mix of rock, folk and soul from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. A barbecue supper will be available. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. New West Guitar Group: John Storie, Perry Smith and Jeff Stein combine acoustic and electric guitar for their signature jazz and pop sound. Graduates of the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, the trio will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Tickets cost $25, $10 for students, and reservations can be made online at siskiyoumusicproject.com, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 541-488-3869. Library E-Reader Demo: Learn to download digital library materials onto a tablet computer or e-reader from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. The presentation will include time for questions and one-on-one assistance. Call 541-774-8679 or see www.jcls.org. Author Event: Mystic Healer Sonja Grace will speak about her book "Become an Earth Angel" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St. The reading is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see www.bloomsburyashland.com. Chautauqua Poets & Writers: Poet Mary Szybist will read at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Mountain Avenue Theatre at Ashland High School, 201 S. Mountain Ave. Szybist is the author of the poetry compilation "Incarnadine & Granted," and is a winner of the National Book Award for Poetry. Tickets cost $15 at the door, or $20 for reserved seats. See www.chautauquawriters.org or call 541-826-8776. Men's Barbershop Singing: Men interested in singing four-part harmonies are invited to meetings of the Rogue Valley Harmonizers Chapter of the Barbershop Society at 7 p.m. Thursdays at First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford. Call 541-450-9352. Friday, Oct. 24 Art Exhibit: Gregory Martin will exhibit large mixed-media assemblages and paintings exploring the "visual voice" found in neglected areas of urban civilization, in the top floor SU Gallery in the Stevenson Union Building on the Southern Oregon University campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 p.m. to noon Saturdays. The exhibit runs through Oct. 31. United Nations Day at SOU: Honduran singer, feminist and activist Karla Lara will perform as part of events commemorating United Nations Day from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in the Meese Room of the Southern Oregon University Hannon Library, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Providing the introduction and fostering a discussion will be Professor James Phillips. The event will also include a screening of the documentary: "Honduras, Crisis and Hope — An interview with Padre Melo." Book Sale: Find frightfully good bargains at the Spooktacular Book Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. Proceeds help support Gold Hill library programs and activities. Call 541-855-1994 or see www.jcls.org. Monster Dash Pasta Party: An all-you-can-eat pasta party will be offered the night before the Monster Dash race, from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. The event will include dancing and live music by the family-friendly East Main Band, Oregon Duck football fans will be able to watch the game on the big screen, and there will be a silent auction to benefit Ashland Schools Foundation. Call 541-482-8197 or email [email protected]. Peace Documentary: There will be a free showing of the documentary film "Pray the Devil Back to Hell" at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Congregational United Church of Christ of Ashland, 717 Siskiyou Blvd. The film tells the story of a how women banded together to end civil war in Liberia. The event is free. Call 541-488-9286. Mary Maudlin & Mad Tom: Aka Pat O'Scannell and Kevin Carr, the duo will present Halloween songs and stories from the borders between worlds at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Admission is $10 to $15. Call 541-301-5306 or email [email protected] for information and reservations. All Space & Time: Jazz pianist Dean Angermeier and his wife, Tina Angermeier, will perform a mix of pop, rock, jazz, funk, blues and more from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. Call 541-899-9120 or www.southstagecellars.com. Dia de los Muertos Art: Art Presence Art Center presents its second annual El Dia de los Muertos — or Day of the Dead — fiesta of visual arts, music and food from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays through Sundays through Nov. 2, at 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville. The exhibit features 28 artists and their paintings, assemblages and altars, photography, jewelry and handmade and decorated skulls. Free. 541-941-7057 or www.art-presence.org. Watercolor Exhibit: An 80-painting exhibit by the Watercolor Society of Oregon will run through Nov. 14, at the Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford. Call 541-772-8118 or see www.roguegallery.org. Slopes & Trails: Singles are invited to meet at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Slopes & Trails is a nonprofit organization providing social and recreational activities for singles every Friday night. Call 541-734-5688 or see www.slopes.org. Advanced Square Dancing: Dance with hosts the Scoot-N-Weavers from 7 to 10 p.m. the fourth Friday of every month at the Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. Admission is by donation. Call 541-772-8687. Ballroom Dancing: Beginning cha cha and jive begins at 7:30 p.m. followed by a Latin mix from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at Evergreen Ballroom, 6088 Crater Lake Ave., Central Point. Admission is $8 before 8:30 p.m. and $6 after 8:30 p.m. and for youths. Call 541-826-8000 or www.evergreenballroom.com. Not Too Shabby: Vocalist Lisa Yriarte, guitarist Pete Brown and drummer Matthew Kriemelman will perform a mix of jazz, R&B, blues and pop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. Pete Herzog & Snake Fat: Steel guitarist Pete Herzog, drummer Pete Wirt and bassist Dennis Walker will play a mix of original music and covers from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at 2Hawk Winery, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford. Admission is free. Call 541-779-9463 or see www.2hawkwinery.com. Saturday, Oct. 25 Market Day: The Ashland growers market is open from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays on Oak Street, between East Main Street and Lithia Way, and the Medford market is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Pear Blossom Park, on Bartlett Street between Fourth and Sixth streets, in downtown Medford. See www.rvgrowersmarket.com. Lithia Artisans Market: The outdoor arts-and-crafts market features fine art and a variety of wares by local artists and artisans and live music by regional musicians from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays on the Calle Guanajuato pedestrian walkway behind the Ashland Plaza. Call 541-301-9811 or see www.lithiaartisansmarket.com. Bear Creek Restoration Work Party: Join volunteers in making a healthier watershed by joining in a riparian-improvement work party from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at Coyote Trails Nature Center, 2931 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Tools, snacks and instructions will be provided. Work will include planting willows and other native species. All ages welcome. The event will be held rain or shine. Call 541-488-6606. Pedals, Pipes and Pizzazz: The Southern Oregon Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will present a free demonstration of a Rogers digital pipe three-manual organ at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2000 Oakwood Drive, Medford. The demonstration will include listening to organ music, watching a video about the organ, refreshments and opportunities to play the instrument. Call 541-482-3075 for information. Natural Resources Discussion: Southern Oregon Land Conservancy and Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts will host a conversation titled "Your Land, My Land: Using and Preserving Oregon's Natural Resources" from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Gresham Room of the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Moderating will be Portland State University professor Veronica Dujon. Call 503-719-4732 or email [email protected]. Halloween Pet Parade: Dressed-up pets can get treats, and owners have the opportunity to win prizes at noon Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Ashland Grange Co-op and Medford Pet Country stores. See www.grangecoop.com. Fundraiser Book Sale: Friends of the Animal Shelter will hold its monthly "Waggin' Tales" used book sale from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-26, at Jackson County Animal Shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix. See www.fotas.org. Wildlife Tracking Event: Coyote Trails School of Nature will present an introduction to wildlife tracking from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2931 South Pacific Highway, Medford. The class is for ages 8 to adult, and will include the basics of animal tracking. Cost is $15, and participants should dress for the outdoors. See 541-772-1390 or see www.coyotetrails.org. Puss 'N Boots Costume Ball: Friends of the Animal Shelter will hold its 23rd annual fundraiser, the Puss 'n Boots Costume Ball and Auction, from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 B St., Ashland. The event will include live music by the Robbie DaCosta Band, a silent and live auction and costume contests. Tickets cost $45 and include a catered meal. Call 541-482-8172 or see www.fotas.org. Ed Dunsavage Trio: Jazz guitarist Ed Dunsavage, acoustic bassist Joe Cohoon and drummer Gary Hirsh will perform from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Belle Fiore, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-552-4900 or see www.bellefiorewine.com. Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed: The vocal and guitar duo will play a mix of jazz and soul from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. Call 541-899-9120 or www.southstagecellars.com. TC & the Reactions: The band will play blues and R&B from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at 2Hawk Winery, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford. A free dance lesson will be available before the show. Admission is free. Call 541-779-9463 or see www.2hawkwinery.com. http://www.mailtribune.com/article/20141023/NEWS/141029877 © 2015 Copyright © 1995-2011 Crain Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use Privacy Statement -->