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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Beer-hauling semi crashes, gridlocks traffic near Wolf Creek ... Ashland tests synthetic grass to save water ... From walking sticks to shovels ... Beer-hauling semi crashes, gridlocks traffic near Wolf Creek ... Ashland tests synthetic grass to save water ... From walking sticks to shovels ... Get Up & Go: Wednesday, Sept. 24 Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Sep. 24, 2014 at 12:01 AM Posted Sep. 24, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Social News Wednesday, Sept. 24 Sportsology: ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum will see the return of its traveling exhibit "Sportsology" beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 1500 E. Main St. The exhibit is composed of hands-on challenges for visitors to test their athletic abilities and learn how the body works. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Admission costs $9, $7 for children 2 to 12 and seniors, and children younger than 2 are admitted free. See www.scienceworksmuseum.org . Library Film: The library will show the 1998 film "Patch Adams," rated PG-13, from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. Call 541-774-6996. The Matt Hill Band: The Southern Oregon singer/songwriter and folk band will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at the Applegate River Lodge, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate. Admission is $10. Call 541-846-6690 or see www.matthillband.com. Drought Landscaping Workshop: Christie Mackison will lead a workshop about selecting drought-tolerant plants as the fall planting season begins, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Cost is $20. Call 541-488-6606 or see www.ashland.or.us/register. Thursday, Sept. 25 OSF Green Show: Musician and former OSF resident artist Sue Carney will give a free performance and presentation about the instruments and music of Shakespeare's time at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, on the bricks at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. The festival offers free presentations and performances from local, national and international artists Tuesdays through Sundays. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org. Novelist Talk: Author Herman Edel will speak about his novel "The 'Good' Reverend" at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Edel has worked as an international music producer, public radio host, as a novelist, and as the mayor of Aspen, Colo. in the 1980s. Call 541-774-6996 or see www.jcls.org. "Spotlight on Johnny Mercer": Camelot pays tribute to Johnny Mercer, a lyricist, composer and singer, whose classics include "Blues in the Night," "Skylark," "Moon River," "That Old Black Magic" and "Satin Doll." The show previews Thursday, Sept. 25, opens Friday, Sept. 26, and runs through Oct. 5. Curtain is at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. For ticket info, see www.camelottheatre.org or call 541-535-5250. Jeff Kloetzel: The singer, songwriter and guitarist will play a mix of acoustic pop, rock, folk, blues and contemporary island music from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 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. John Reischman and the Jaybirds: The bluegrass ensemble will present two shows — one at 7 p.m. and one at 9 p.m. — Thursday, Sept. 25, in the Headwaters Room of the Geos Institute, 84 Fourth St., Ashland. Reischman and The Jaybirds have five critically acclaimed albums to their credit, showcasing their elegant, yet stripped-down, take on bluegrass and storytelling. Tickets cost $20 for each show or $30 for both shows. Call 541-552-1665 for reservations. Pascal Gemme and Josie Mendelsohn: Traditional Quebecois fiddler Pascal Gemme and Josie Mendelsohn — founding member of bluegrass band The Good Ol' Persons — will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in Ashland. Tickets cost $15 to $20, and reservations and directions are available by emailing [email protected] or by calling 541-301-5306. Friday, Sept. 26 Lunchtime Concert: Guitar and flute duo Qi Brothers will perform from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in Pear Blossom Park in The Commons, on Bartlett Street between Fourth and Sixth streets, Medford. The concert is free. Allison Scull and Victor Martin: The guitar and sax duo will play light rock and European-style jazz from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Fiasco Winery, 8035 Highway 238, Jacksonville. Admission is free. Call 541-846-3022 or see www.jacksonvillevineyards.com. OSF Green Show: San Diego eight-piece world music band Todo Mundo will give a free performance at 6:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, on the bricks at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St. The band blends influences of Rumba, Reggae, Samba and Middle Eastern music styles. The festival offers free presentations and performances from local, national and international artists Tuesdays through Sundays. Call 541-482-4331 or see www.osfashland.org.  Benefit Softball Game: Foundations for Recovery will present a “Battle of the Badges” police-versus-fire softball game at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at U.S. Cellular Field, 300 Lowry Lane, Medford. The event will include free hot dogs, raffle prizes, and a silent auction. Call 541-245-4673 or see www.lovefoundations.com. David Pinsky & Phil Newton: The guitar and harmonica duo will perform original and Chicago-style blues at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. Admission is free. Call 541-245-1133 or see www.dancinvineyards.com. Jef Ramsey: The singer, guitar and mandolin player will play a mix of jazz, R&B standards, blues, and vintage country from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 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. Charles Guy & Linda Powers: The guitar and violin duo will perform Spanish-flavored instrumentals with flamenco flair from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Admission is free. Call 541-899-9120 or www.southstagecellars.com. Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Jeff Kloetzel will perform a mix of acoustic rock, folk, soul and blues from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at 2Hawk Winery, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford. Admission is free. Call 541-779-9463 or see www.2hawkwinery.com. Encore Five: The band — Tom Jensen, Jessie Staton, Scott Soltermann, Jim Doren and Shelia Winn — will perform classic rock, funk and blues, along with some original music, from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Admission is free. Call 541-535-7947 or see www.encorefive.com. The Rogue Suspects: The band will perform a mix of rock, funk and blues at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at the Whiskey Room, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. Admission to the show is free. Wine tasting by Valley View Winery will be featured. A flight of four wines costs $5. A ticket for $24.95 includes the wine tasting, an entree and a shuttle service to various drop-off points. The tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com. Saturday, Sept. 27 AAUW Fundraiser Yard Sale: The Ashland branch of the American Association of University Women will hold a fundraiser yard sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, and 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, at 430 Merrill Circle, 390 Iowa Street and 814 Glendower. The Sunday sale will be a "super-bargain session." A wine raffle will be offered at the Glendower Street location, and a mini-cafe with water, coffee and pastries will be offered at the Iowa Street location. Proceeds will benefit the organization's outreach to students at local colleges, and an anonymous donor will match all proceeds raised. Call 305-753-7911. Drive Out Drugs Recovery Walk: Foundations for Recovery will lead a Drive Out Drugs Recovery Walk from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at Pfaff Park in Central Point. The event will include food vendors, local merchants and information about drug and alcohol education, and will serve as a fundraiser for the organization’s efforts to help those struggling with addiction. Call 541-245-4673 or see www.lovefoundations.com. Music in the Mountains: The fifth annual festival of bluegrass, country and folk music will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27-28, at the Prospect Historic Hotel, 391 Mill Creek Drive, Prospect. Look for regional bands, craft booths, a quilt show, food, wine and beer. The Prospect Search and Rescue Team will offer breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. each day. An open jam session will kick off the event at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, and another jam will be held at 9 p.m. Saturday. Bring lawn chairs and blankets, but no pets. Tickets cost $25 each day or $35 for a two-day pass. Call 541-560-3664 or see www.prospecthotel.com/bluegrass for information. 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