Volume 5, Issue 2 // January 18 - January 31, 2018

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1601 JANUARY 18- JANUARY 31, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 5 NEWS Public Profile Amy Drake, Executive Director, Jackson County Library Foundation Rogue Valley Messenger: Just to be clear: You’re not operating the library, “just” raising money to help keep it operating? Amy Drake: Your property taxes cover the operating budget of the library, which is managed by the Jackson County Library Dis- trict Board and the Jackson County Library staff. The Foundation is the independent philanthropic partner of the libraries, and your donations and community support help our libraries to flourish and thrive. All contributions go to support county-wide programs, capital improvements, and exciting, innovative new projects. RVM: Doesn’t the library have enough money from taxes and such? AD: Foundation funding is used to support new, innovative projects, such as the upcoming Idea Lab in Central Point. The Idea Lab will be a teen-focused technology center and Homework Hub that will be a digital play space for teens to explore their passions and interest. We also support programs that are not appropriate uses of taxpayer dollars, like Outreach to Child Care’s book give away to children ages 0-6. RVM: Where does the foundation’s funding come from? AD: Our funding comes from people like you in our community who love our libraries. We seek donations from individuals, busi- nesses, and other foundations to help support the libraries. We just wrapped up a fundraiser for Outreach to Child Care that was sup- ported completely by community members, and because of their support, we’ll be able to give one book to every child in the Outreach to Child Care program. We have a small endowment with the Oregon Community Foundation too. RVM: The library did away with late fees starting this year. That seems counterintuitive. Doesn’t the library need funds? AD: It’s important to ensure that all Jackson County residents are able to access the library whenever they need it. Libraries are one of the few places in our society where everyone of all demographics spend time, and they’re one of the few places where culture is easily accessible to all people. Fines are an inequitable barrier to service, dispropor- tionately impacting children and community members with the least financial resources. What’s more, late fees are only .68% of projected revenues for this fiscal year – a drop in the bucket. The library will still charge patrons for losing or damaging checked out items to make sure that books, movies, etc. are available to all. RVM: Do you remember when you first recognized the importance of libraries for yourself or your community? AD: I was in elementary school, and during the summer my mom would take my sister and me to the library for the summer reading program. I was one of those kids who snuck a flashlight to bed with me so I could read under the covers while my parents pretended they didn’t know what I was doing. It was wonderful to surround myself with books that lead me on new adventures, and I knew that the library was one of my gateways to the world outside my lived experience. RVM: What’s your opinion about reading books on Kindles? AD: Call me old school, but I’m not an ebook user. I like the feel of paper and the weight of a book in my hands. The library offers Hoopla and Library2Go, two digital media services, and I use both for music, audiobooks, and movies (all for free!). I do envy others the convenience of having all their reading material on one device, especially while traveling. Maybe someday I’ll convert! Until then, I’ll keep the stack of books on my nightstand. RVM: Recommend a favorite read—either from the last year or a classic? AD: I just finished a graphic novel called “The Encyclopedia of Early Earth by Isabel Greenberg.” It’s a series of fables from an imaginary world’s prehistory that tells a seem- ingly tragic love story. It incorporates various mythologies, a bird-headed god and his children, witty illustration, and much more. I loved her world building and how the differ- ent mythologies were woven together to tell the story. CONNECT WITH ART AT THE SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART

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January 19 through March 17, 2018 Exhibition Opening Reception: Thursday, January 18, 5 – 7 pm Museum Members and Volunteers VIP Reception: 4 – 5 pm Quady North is generously donating and pouring wine at the opening. CLOCKWISE ABOVE (DETAILS): Maria de Los Ángeles, Almost Free, 12 x 9”, Watercolor and ink on paper, 2015 Free Family Day with Visiting Artist Maria de Los Ángeles Storm Tharp, Burn Yr’self A Bridge, Ink, acrylic paint and fabric dye on paper, 92 x 68”, 2017 Betty LaDuke, DACA Dreamers: At Home USA I, Acrylic on shaped panel, 58 x 22”, 2017 Saturday January 27 10 am – 1 pm at the Schneider Museum of Art Anna Gray & Ryan Paulsen, Things That Are Not There, Chalk on board, 48 x 24”, 2017 Visiting Artist Lectures (free and open to the public): Maria de Los Ángeles: Monday, January 22, 12:30-1:20 pm Betty LaDuke: Thursday, February 8, 6:30-7:30 pm Both lectures at Meese Auditorium in the SOU Art Building at 555 Indiana Street, adjacent to the Museum.

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All these benefits for $5/month. Membership is essential for the Messenger to operate—and we return your love to us three-fold. Join today. Support local media. Patreon.com/RogueValleyMessenger JANUARY 18- JANUARY 31, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 7 FEATURE The Year After Local Civic Leaders Speak Their Minds It has been a year since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the president—and it has been a constant drum beat of insults, Twitter fights and sudden reversals of policy. The news cycle has been dominated by the reality TV show broadcast from the White House, and in homes and cafes around the country, people have had tense and bewildered conversations about what it all means. The Messenger caught up with local civic leaders to get insights about what are the prevailing thoughts and attitudes about the Trump administration—and how national politics do, or don’t, affect local attitudes.

TOD DAVIES, writer; Director, Ashland Council Member funding to such programs as recycling has been heavy Literary Arts Festival; Messenger Board This last November I was fortunate to visit Fiji on my mind and soul. How to balance the needs, and Member where my sister in law, Judith Cefkin, is the US ambas- priorities of the citizens with the realities of funding. On a scale of optimistic to pessimistic, what is sador. My time there included dinners with a number How to stay positive in the face of continuing federal your mood - and please elaborate why/how? of diplomats from a variety of countries and along with destructive policies and erosion of the meaning of our Optimistic. But then, caveat, I’m not just a glass-is- this came discussion of the how other countries were pledge of allegiance “freedom and justice for all.” half-full person, I’m usually a glass is half-full-with- perceiving the decline of leadership in the role of the something-intriguing person. United States in environmental and human rights is- JULIE GILLIS, Storyteller, Messenger How do you feel your life is different one year af- sues. Discussion of the COP23 (Bonn Climate Change Board Member ter Trump’s election? Conference) which was presided over by Fiji, the first On a scale of optimistic to pessimistic, what is I’m on Twitter a whole lot more. Alas. country to relocate an entire village due to climate your mood - and please elaborate why/how? What do you predict we will be saying about na- change, was a hot topic of discussion. One of the items I find myself bouncing between both optimism and tional politics/mood/etc. one year from now? that came up was the changing role of both cities and pessimism. I have seen a surge in political engagement, This is mysterious. But I think we can safely say a struggle to understand the dynamics of what brought that whatever we’ll be saying, we’ll be surprised us to this particular juncture, and an increased demand we’re saying it. for marginalized voices to be heard from Black Lives Matters to the #MeToo movement. Here in Oregon, I RICHARD HERSKOWITZ, Artistic and think we are seeing increased action and activity in Executive Director, Ashland Indepen- the progressive movement, with folks emboldened dent Film Festival to confront racism, anti-Semitism, and more. But, On a scale of optimistic to pessimistic, what I am increasingly worried that our political culture is your mood—and please elaborate why/how? is veering towards the reality TV movement. Cycles I relate to Antonio Gramsci’s motto, and feel a for sound bites are shorter and shorter, it’s become “pessimism of the intellect, and optimism of the hard to differentiate between news and fake news will.” The racism, misogyny, and greed of Trump and fake fake news, bots and trolls, and a sense of and his enablers is activating the strongest resis- grounded civil engagement seems limited. Even tance I have experienced since the 60s. I try to some authentic movement activism seems easily contribute through actions and donations every pulled into an online consumer model. day, and that helps fight the despair that arises How do you feel your life is from following the news. different one year after How do you feel your life Trump’s election? is different one year after My life since the election Trump’s election? has been one of reflection. I can no longer be caught One of review. One that has up for long in my private been digging into what de- or professional concerns, mocracy even means at this without being wrenched point in history. There has back into an awareness of been confusion and con- how trivial they are in rela- foundment, despair and tion to my civic responsibili- frustration, and a hell of a ties in this national emergency. lot of Twitter and Facebook I do believe that the work we do at AIFF scrolling, much of which didn’t is a political corrective to Trump’s demoni- really seem to help much. The out- zation of minorities, in that the independent films rageous news cycles and hot takes and breaking scan- we screen build empathetic identification with dis- private sector entities in their increasing roles on the dals have been exhausting, but seemingly never ending empowered groups and voices. For example, a film world stage of addressing these issues. and I think that leaves us, me at least, less able to do the we’re likely to screen this year follows a Syrian refu- So back to the question of how my life is different a day to day work of change-making and grounded activ- gee family as they struggle to enter Europe, and any- year after Trump’s election I see the increased roles ism. I’m trying to be much more specific and thought- one who sees it will have his or her stereotypes of that are now being placed on cities to address issues ful about online media use right now. Islamic immigrants shattered. that the Trump administration has abandoned. The What do you predict we will be saying about na- What do you predict we will be saying about implementation of CEAP is one example of this. The tional politics/mood/etc. one year from now? national politics/mood/etc. one year from now? threat to the reduction of the Cascade-Siskiyou Na- I think we may be seeing the next presidential elec- I have no predictions to offer. I shudder to think tional Monument is another. Priorities of the current tion cycle begin (if we haven’t entered impeachment how scarred we will be if we undergo another year administration are also impacting Ashland in terms of territory). I think it’s highly possible we’ll be watch- as traumatic as this last one. What I pray is that the cutbacks in programs and funding at a state and county ing Hollywood/Reality candidates running, and we scapegoating of immigrants and other outsiders will level which means that Ashland is faced with the need may even see older establishment candidates running stop working as an effective strategy for Republi- to address issues of affordable housing, homelessness, again, neither of which would be my hope. I’d prefer cans, they will pay at election time for their greedy senior services, social services and mental health ser- to see “newer” folks from various state or federal gov- tax bill, and our national mood will be soaring. vices with less federal money and leadership. ernment take the chance to run Kamala Harris, Julian Trying to address the expanded role of the city while Castro. I know Beto O’Roarke in Texas is challenging STEPHANI SEFFINGER, Ashland City balancing basic services and increases in taxes and Ted Cruz and that’s exciting. I’d like to see civic en- 8 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM

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At the OPEN for BREAKFAST year. same time, I have faith in the people of this country, who I 7 days a week Try our Eggs & Grits for a believe are awake and alert to the power of their vote and their taste of New Orleans NOLAN KENMONTH, Messenger Freelance advocacy. In that I find some hope and optimism. s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s Mardi Gras Writer How do you feel your life is different one year after February 13 On a scale of optimistic to pessimistic, what is your Trump’s election? New Orleans Food & Drink mood - and please elaborate why/how? The horror show in Washington has created a palatable un- Specials all day long I see that people’s awareness of the world’s political climate dercurrent of anxiety that permeates daily life. The coarse, 1380 Siskiyou Blvd Ashland is very high, and that awareness gives me hope. 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I see What do you predict we will be saying about national WINERY & TASTING ROOM friends and family, secure in their knowledge of where they politics/mood/etc. one year from now? stand on social and political issues, and making stronger at- I hope that we will be saying, “thank God we survived.” I WE’RE Come in, tempts to open up to discussion. I feel cautiously optimistic, hope that we will be celebrating a change of leadership in the OPEN because a world of people can wield the power to create a house and senate that will keep the president in check. And world of change, as it has throughout history. I think we have I pray that the out-of-balance man at the helm does not acci- a long way to go, but I have a feeling we are on the right track. dently take us into a nuclear conflict. ROGUE VALLEY ALL NATIVE YEAST CHRISTOPHER LUCAS, Instructor, SOU Com- ANDREW ROBISON, Manager, Talent Health Club, FOOT STOMPED munication Department, Messenger Freelance Messenger Board Member Writer This past year has made it clear: Earth is an interconnect- OLD SCHOOL To warp an old phrase, I am dedicating 2018 to the “op- ed and inseparable community. Lines that historically have Wednesday-Sunday 12-6 pm timism of the intellect.” Sure, the national and international separated--by design--are dissolving. The well-being of hu- 717 S. Pacific Highway- Talent picture worries me. Some of those worries became acute a manity and our home cannot rely on traditional structures of SimpleMachineWine.com year ago, but a lot date back much farther than that. I am re- resource-controlling power. Borders do not create vacuums . . 541-897-0688 minded of a man I knew as a kid—a farmer born at the turn . our actions effect those who reside beyond. We must start to of the last century who, with his wife, had raised twelve (!) think globally by redefining ourselves via local communities, children through the depths of the Great Depression. He told not arbitrary lines. me, “I worked hard before the Depression. I worked hard dur- This deconstruction is striking when writ large on the world- ing the Depression. I worked hard after the Depression.” Well. wide media stage. The world’s power-players are in the lime- Yes. I am feeling that. He had worked hard and he had worked light broadcasting their true colors: Our national government local, which to him still meant walking a hundred yards each cannot rise above its own muck to even consider the well-being morning to milk his cows by hand. In 1986. To quote another of the American people (or any other people for that matter). Specialists philosopher of concision: just keep swimming. In 2018, I hope The current administration of the U.S. government has, with- many of us get into the local waters—into the Herculean efforts out reserve, exposed the horror that is the status quo; one ‘hid- in Pediatric in our neighborhood schools, on city councils, in non-profits den-in-plain-sight’ for quite awhile now. More than ever, the and faith communities—and see the many small, incremental nature of media is such that bad actors can no longer help but Dentistry ways toward a more resilient, just, and healthful Rogue Val- expose themselves. Corruption and conspiracy abound. Human ley. A valley with more affordable housing, sustainable con- rights are privileges. Dividing marginalized peoples to main- sumption, and economic opportunity for all ages. More art tain power and control is the norm. Americans expect our rep- and celebration. Week by week, I become more thankful for resentatives will push legislative boundaries to make disparity Dental decay in our higher education institutions. The places where enthusi- in wealth THE accepted fact of life. We often can’t even get mad asm and exploration are still currency. Southern Oregon Uni- anymore because it’s too hard to hold our attention on every children is an versity, where I work, is adding staff, there’s a new president, cause that violates humanity. Fear-driven consumerism makes and a new strategic plan; Rogue Community College is add- the rich richer and the poor poorer by systematically tearing epidemic and ing specializations and a High-Tech Center slated to open this down our ability to “keep up” with daily life or even come close summer. These are cornerstones we are fortunate to have, that to achieving well-being. almost always generations have fought to build and keep. I invite everyone to Yet, this year has given me much hope! The audacity and up- dive into the pools of knowledge there—for professional ad- front nature of the power-players are forcing human beings to preventable… vancement, for personal goals, for just the #WTF of it all. The be honest about the state of our country! We have social per- old philosophical saw actually goes like this: “I’m a pessimist mission to shake out the cobwebs from “The Great American because of intelligence, but an optimist because of will.” I get Media Intoxication”. . . to realize that reacting to sensational- it. Let’s all strive to see the world as it is, and not through a ized and distracting news is what fuels the fire. We are refocus- tinted lens. But this year I will be working to put intelligence ing the lens. We see the affront to humanity. States are voting and aspiration on the same side of that equation. on and enacting laws that fly directly in the face of genuinely BAD federal laws. Communities are coming together, bridging STEPHANIE RAFFELOCK, Messenger Freelance traditional divides, and making the world they can see and af- Writer fect better by involving themselves in something tangible and Pamela J. Ortiz, DDS, PC On a scale of optimistic to pessimistic, what is your meaningful . . . with measurable and achievable outcomes. I’m optimistic because shifting our purpose and acting to 541-773-2625 mood - and please elaborate why/how? This past year has left me feeling exhausted. I am anxious make the world a better place from our local communities www.grins4kidz.com and fearful that there is a man in the White House who dem- outward--grassroots style--is the right direction to go when 691 Murphy Rd., Ste 210 onstrates that he doesn’t know anything about the constitu- creating a “new normal”. And we are starting fresh right here Medford, OR 97504 tion or the rule of law. Worse, he doesn’t care that he doesn’t in the Rogue Valley! 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thurs 18 – feb 11 thurs 18 fri 19 fri 19 – sun 21 Sylvia Hillstomp and The 1000 Shades of Color Symphony Master- THEATRE—It is often true that a man’s Elephant PHOTOGRAPHY—Local photographer works best friend is a dog, though in some in - MUSIC—Everyone raise their banjos and Mary Wilkins-Kelly will celebrate diver- MUSIC—Bernstein and Tchaikovsky would stances, that friendship can come be - washboards high for Hillstomp, a blue- sity in Southern Oregon through a dis - certainly be amazing in themselves, but add tween spouses who have also been called grass/punk rock combo that is anything play at Organic Natural Café of 200 pho - electric violinist Tracy Silverman to the mix, best friends. Sylvia is a smart and love - but lazy. Local electric acoustic/electric tographs that she has already taken, and and this concert is irresistible. 7:30 pm, Friday. able combination of poodle and lab that SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Av- rock duo The Elephant will open to get she will be offering free portraits to any - finds Greg in a park, and changes Greg enue, Ashland. 7:30 pm, Saturday. Craterian one who comes to be a part of the project and his wife Kate’s lives when he brings the party started, especially since both of Theatre, 23 S. Central Avenue, Medford. 3 pm, Sylvia home. 1:30 and 7:30 pm. 555 Med- them can play the ukulele. 8 pm. Sound that evening. 5 to 8 pm. Organic Natural Sunday. Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, ford Center, Medford. $12 – $25. Lounge, 225 SE H Street, Grants Pass. $10. Café, 226 E. Main Street, Medford. 830 NE Ninth Street, Grants Pass. $15 and up.

sat 20 – sun 21 sat 20 sat 20 sun 21 Hemp and Cannabis Women’s March Illumination Station Five for Fighting Fair MARCH—Women Unite! Comparatively, it MUSIC—For the ultimate alcohol-free, 18+ MUSIC—A staple on anyone’s playlist FAIR—With the cannabis industry’s busi- is a great time in history to be a woman, electronic music event, Sounderground “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” the Grammy ness opportunities blossoming like, well, but not for all, and there is still many more hosts DJs Brim & Dan, Finattik, Menges, Award-nominated, Platinum song came on marijuana, wintertime is the best time challenges to be faced. Time to show soli - Kuwoda for the best dance mix of house, the scene 15 years ago, but is still a favor - to check out the options out there. The darity with the rest of the women in our bass music, trap, club and hip hop in the ite today. Singer/songwriter John Ondra- Hemp and Cannabis Fair offers that and nation. 10:30 am. Riverside Park, 304 E. Valley. Keep an eye out for more events sik (aka Five for Fighting) is touring with a much more, including teaching sessions and food trucks. 10 am, Saturday – 5 pm, Park Street, Grants Pass. 11 am. Hawthorne and music every Saturday. 9 pm – 2 am. string quartet, sharing his original hit and Sunday. Jackson County Expo, 1 Peninger Park to Pear Blossom Park, Medford. 11 am. Sounderground, 295 E. Main Street, #19, many more. 7 pm. Craterian Theatre, 23 S. Road, Central Point. 619 Chetco Avenue, Brookings-Harbor. Ashland. $7. Central Avenue, Medford. $29 – $35.

mon 22 thurs 25 sat 27 wed 31 The Dodges When I Go Fettuccini – A Time Chanticleer MUSIC—The enchanting sounds of me - POETRY—Late poet Rainer Maria Rilke’s for Laughter MUSIC—Dubbed “the world’s reigning lodic punk headline the evening with The rare and largely unknown works have PERFORMANCE—Le Cirque Centre’s Empy- male chorus” by the New Yorker, Grammy Dodges from San Diego. South Lake Tahoe been translated from French by Susanne rean Aerialists will perform a hilarious ren- award-winning ensemble Chanticleer out punx G.O.A. and local ska punk some - Petermann in her new book, When I Go, dition of the story of an Italian man named of San Francisco will present their vocal tal- thing on the wing should fill out the punk Selected French Poems of Rainer Maria Rilke . Rigoletto, who despite his clumsiness, wants ents in their program “Heart of a Solider.” It features five series of poems, selections to be a waiter, a sculptor and a trapeze art- for the evening. Horrid Borris stands alone Brought by the Oregon Center for the Arts of which will be read at this event. 7 pm. ist. The tale will be told in the air through as- as the acoustic act. 8 pm. Johnny B’s, 120 and SOU Chamber Music Concerts. 7:30 Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main Street, tounding feats and entertaining attitudes. 2 and 7:30 pm. Mountain Avenue Theater, 201 pm. Chamber Music Concerts at SOU, 1250 E. Sixth Street, Medford. $5. Ashland. S. Mountain Avenue, Ashland. $10 – $20. Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. $42 – $49. 10 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM LIVE MUSICand Nightlife THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2018 ASHLAND HOLLIS PEACH - Belle Fiore Winery - 5 to 7 pm. JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Mountain Lodge - 6 to 9 pm. STOMPING GROUND - “A non-verbal dance space for community to come together in motion.” Ecstatic Dance, Thursdays at the Ashland Community Center. 6 to 8 pm. $10 - $20. Adults only, except on last Thursdays monthly. DART TOURNAMENT - The Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant - 7:30 pm - $5 cover. GENE BURNETT AND HIS SMALL BAND - The Wild Goose. 7 pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Hosted by Miriam Lanning, Thursdays at Smithfields Pub & Pies - 8 to 10 pm. GRANTS PASS OPEN MIC - Hosted by Ambur Rose at The Haul. 7 to 10 pm. KARAOKE NIGHT - Thursdays at The Whammy Bar - 8 pm. [P] HILLSTOMP / THE ELEPHANT - Punk grass at The Sound Lounge. 8 pm to midnight. $10 cover. JANUARY 19 - THE JUNIPER BERRIES PLAY BRICKROOM

JACKSONVILLE THE JUNIPER BERRIES / NEW MOVE - “The Howiee’s on Front. 9 pm to 1 am. No cover FOR THE WICKED - DJ music plus Flow DAVID PINSKY & PHIL NEWTON - Blues at Juniper Berries sound can be described as charge. Dancers at The Sound Lounge. 10 pm to Bella Union Restaurant & Saloon - 8 pm. brainy glam-garage pop infused with elements CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: midnight. Free. KERBY of harmonic modality.” Brickroom. 9 pm. Chris Hope - Opener: Edi Zanidache - JACKSONVILLE FUNKY FRIDAY - Featuring three separate Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at 9 OPEN MIC - Thursdays at The G Spot. 7 pm. DAVID PINSKY & PHIL NEWTON - Blues at local electronic artists throughout the course pm - $10 cover. Bella Union Restaurant & Saloon - 8 pm. MEDFORD of the evening at Granite Taphouse. 10 pm to KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern - DAVID OUELLETTE - Thursday mornings at 2 am. No cover! 9 pm. MEDFORD Limestone Coffee - 9:30 am. WITHIN SIGHT / CATHEDRAL HILLS / EAGLE POINT ROGUE RIVER BLACK MARKET COMEDY - Walkabout SEPARATING THE SEAS - The Bamboo Room, KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Fridays at Pizza DOS TACOS / PANDORA - Cattlemen’s Bar. Brewing Company. 7 to 9 pm. King Wah’s. 7 pm. $5 admission. Schmizza - Starts at 8:30 pm - Minors allowed 9 pm to 1 am. Free show. STOIC / SOUTHWEST ROYAL - Bamboo [P] ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY - Tracy to stay and sing until 10 pm. Room at King Wah’s. 7 pm. SELMA Silverman’s Love Song to the Sun features J’VILLAINS - The Trio at Jefferson Spirits. 8 GRANTS PASS OPEN MIC - Fridays at The Smoking Duck, life, interactive video projections! Craterian to 10 pm. DOUG WARNER - Friday night music at 8 pm to 1 am. Live DJ & musicians, plus Theater. 7:30 pm. DJ JIM - 80’s, Alternative and Dance Night Schmidt Family Vineyards. 5 to 8 pm. giveaways. NOISY NEIGHBOR - Grape Street Bar and - Thursdays at Howiee’s On Front - 9 pm to STICKUP KID / EVERYONE LEAVES / SAVE TALENT Grill. 8 pm to midnight. close - No cover. FACE / EVERETT - The Eaden Ballroom. FORTUNE’S FOLLY - Howiee’s on Front. 9 WILLY TEA TAYLOR / TOMMY ALEXANDER KARAOKE - Thursdays at Pier 21 Tavern. 9 Doors at 6 pm. $8 at the door. pm. No cover. / TAYLOR KINGMAN - The Talent Club. 8 pm. pm. VESSELS / MODERN COLOR / SET SIGHTS CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: KARAOKE UNDER THE STARS - Hosted by / SOURCE OF ALL SORROWS - Ambient SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 Chris Hope - Opener: Edi Zanidache - Breezy at The Bohemian Club. 9:30 pm. melodic post hardcore rock at The Sound Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at 9 WILLIAMS Lounge. 8 pm to midnight. $8 cover. ASHLAND pm - $10 cover. DOUG WARNER - “Oregon singer/songwriter OPEN MIC - Thursdays at Cocina 7. 7 to 10 SAUCY - G Street Bar and Grill. 8 pm to KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Pit Stop Tavern Doug Warner composes and performs pm. midnight. - 9 pm. songs with a master bluesman’s touch” at La FORTUNE’S FOLLY - 3 hours of Folly starting ROGUE RIVER at 9 pm at The Haul. No cover. Baguette Music Cafe. 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 HOG WILD - Homestead Pub. 9 pm to 1 am. THE BOURAY - “Don’t miss out on Rogue JEFF KLOETZEL - Belle Fiore Winery - 5 to 7 pm. No cover. ASHLAND Valley’s newest supergroup!” Funk, soul, and TIM CHURCH - Saturdays at Standing Stone HAMERSLY / POLSON DUO - “Mark rock n roll at The Whammy Bar. 9 pm. Inquire Brewing Company - 5:30 pm. TALENT Hamersly on acoustic bass will hammer out at the show - a few copies of the band’s KEN HART - Callahan’s Mountain Lodge - 6 STAND-UP COMEDY - Hosted by Levi awesome bass lines with Thor Polson on unpolished demo will be given away! to 9 pm. Anderson at the Talent Club. 9 pm. $5 cover, piano playing his usual bombastic style” at La WORLD’S LEAST DANGEROUS BAND - JD’s THE TRUTH* - A pseudo-clown, physical cash only. 21 and over. Baguette Music Cafe. 11 am to 12:30 pm. Sports Bar. 9 pm to 1 am. “Come enjoy the comedy show using neo-classic clowning, NOT TOO SHABBY - Belle Fiore Winery & party. Bring your friends and DANCE..” modern mime, and vaudevillian theatre, SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 Estate. 5 to 7 pm. to highlight a narrative about historical ASHLAND JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. JACKSONVILLE inaccuracies.” Presented by A Muse Zoo at CELTIC MUSIC SESSION - Black Sheep Pub & DAVID SCOGGIN - The Wild Goose - 6 pm - DAVID PINSKY & PHIL NEWTON - Blues at Oak Street Dance Studio. 7 pm. Restaurant - 2 pm. Karaoke with Will at 8:30 pm. Bella Union Restaurant & Saloon - 8 pm. KAITLIN SEVY / THE SKY SYSTEM - TIM CHURCH - Belle Fiore Winery. 5 to 7 pm. CIERA LEANNE COX / THE ELEPHANT - RICKISHANE - J’Ville Tavern. 9 pm. Oberon’s Tavern. 8 to 10 pm. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge. 6 pm. Video Explorer. 6:30 to 10 pm. KARAOKE WITH QUEEN BRE - The Wild MEDFORD THE CORNER BOYS - Every Sunday at ROBINSON & ROHE - Liam Robinson, singer/ Goose - 8:30 pm. PHOENIX SIGALOVE - Hear Phoenix on 2nd Oberon’s. 6 to 9 pm. songwriter, performs with music partner Jean [P] ILLUMINATION STATION - DJs Brim and 3rd Fridays during Happy Hour at Lark’s THE TRUTH* - Presented by A Muse Zoo at Rohe at La Baguette Music Cafe. 7 to 9 pm. & Dan, Finattik, Menges & Kuwoda at Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. Oak Street Dance Studio. 7 pm. “Nobody told me to dance, it just started.” Sounderground. 9 pm to 2 am. 18 and older. MERCY FEATURING LYNDA MORRISON - JIM QUINBY - 6-8 pm, plus Little Thom’s THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW - $7 cover. RoxyAnn Winery. 6 to 8 pm. $5 Wine Club Open Mic with Dave Hampton at 8 to 11 pm - Interactive film and costume party, Live at the Members / $7 general public. Armory. Doors at 7 pm, Movie at 7:30 pm. GRANTS PASS The Wild Goose. ROGUE SUSPECTS - Grape Street Bar and THE 5IVE LIVE - The 5ive Radio is proud to KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Superstar Audience participation is highly encouraged... Grill. 8 to 11 pm. costumes, singing, dancing and “call backs.” present their first live performance/show Karaoke, Sundays at Granite Tap House - 9 INCOGNITO - Morrton’s Pizza. 8 to 10 pm. featuring some of their past guests: N8E, pm. $10. 21 and older. No cover, all ages. [P] ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY - West Xay Hill, Raw-B, Bremer, Tha Phantom, Belico, GRANTS PASS REVERBERAYS / IKE FONSEKA / ALEX KIRK Khalil and Craig. The Haul. Doors at 6:30 pm. Coast Premiere of Tracy Silverman’s Love Song BOBBIE ANN...THE INVISIBLE BAND - Third AMEN - Johnny B’s. 9 pm. Show 7 to 9 pm. $5 cover. to the Sun, featuring the composer as the Sundays at Bluestone Bakery. 12 to 3 pm. THE KEGELS / THE HOLLOWBODYS / WORLD’S LEAST DANGEROUS BAND - JD’s electric violin soloist. SOU Music Recital Hall. HAYWOOD MACABRE - Punk rock at [P] ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY - Tracy 7:30 pm. Sports Bar. 9 pm to 1 am. JANUARY 18- JANUARY 31, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 11 LIVE MUSICand Nightlife Silverman’s Love Song to the Sun, Leonard WEDNESDAY, JANUARY MISE / DEREK DEON / JOSEPH HEIN BAND FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 Bernstein’s Fancy Free: Three Dance 24 - Oberon’s. Derek Deon at 7:30. Joseph Hein Variations, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. Band 8:30 pm. ASHLAND Craterian Theater. 3 pm. ASHLAND FLAT 5 FLIM FLAM - Loft Restaurant. 8 pm. STARDUST TRIO - Belle Fiore Winery. 5 to RANDOM RAB / LAPA / EARTHCRY / BLADES OF GRASS - Belle Fiore Winery - 5 Free. 7 pm. NIKOL / OSEYE - “Rab was born. He began to to 7 pm. SAGE MEADOWS - The Wild Goose. 7 pm. DAVID SCOGGIN DUO - The Wild Goose - 6 experiment with sound. The back of his head KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Thursdays at Smithfields Pub pm - Karaoke at 8:30 pm. fell on the ground. The sound was released THE ELEPHANT - Music at 7 pm at The Wild & Pies, hosted by Miriam Lanning - 8 to 10 pm. JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. from the THUMP. It was deadening and Goose - Free Pool from 6 pm to midnight on GRANTS PASS EAGLE POINT created around him the first note of Random Wednesdays. KARAOKE NIGHT - Thursdays at The KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Fridays at Pizza Rab’s music.” The Venue. All ages. Doors at 9 GRANTS PASS Whammy Bar - 8 pm. Schmizza - Starts at 8:30 pm - Minors allowed pm, music at 10 pm. $20 at Eventbrite.com. BURLESQUE BINGO - “Darby Doll brings GIRLS NIGHT OUT: THE SHOW - Male to stay and sing until 10 pm. scantily clad playful performers to The Sound MEDFORD dancers at The Sound Lounge. 8 to midnight. GRANTS PASS Lounge for some adult fun and games!.” 7 to MATT COMBE - “A mixture of soulful pop and $20 - $35. SEQUOIA - Sequoia trio at Schmidt Family 9 pm. $5. indie rock” - Combe EP Release Show at Rise JACKSONVILLE Vineyards. 5 to 8 pm. Coffeehouse. 6 to 9 pm. Free show. KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Wednesdays at TIM MITCHELL DUO - Bella Union Restaurant ROCK CANDY - G Street Bar and Grill. 8 pm [P] FIVE FOR FIGHTING WITH STRING Stitches Bar & Grill - 9 pm. & Saloon - 8 pm. to midnight. QUARTET - The Craterian Theater hosts John JACKSONVILLE KERBY AMY BLEU / DAWNA CROCKER - Amy Ondrasik, known as Five for Fighting. 7 pm. OPEN MIC - Wednesdays at Boomtown OPEN MIC - Thursdays at The G Spot Fine Bar Bleu’s vocals, which “range from a controlled OPEN MIC - Hosted by Robbie DaCosta at Saloon. Sign up at 6 pm. Open Mic 7 to 10 & Grill. 7 pm. scream to a mesmerizing lullaby, are hauntingly Jefferson Spirits - 7 to 10 pm. pm. beautiful, and her lyrics poetically express MEDFORD TALENT anguish and joy with poignancy, depth, and MEDFORD DAVID OUELLETTE - Limestone Coffee - 9:30 THE LIQUE - Funky hip-hop/jazz band from pathos.” The Sound Lounge. 9 pm to midnight. FOSSIL YOUTH / BORN WITHOUT BONES am. Las Vegas. The Lique has opened for: Hiatus / KATHARTICA - Bamboo Room, King Wah’s. SOUTHERN OREGON JAZZ ORCHESTRA - JACKSONVILLE Kaiyote, Lecrae, Flo Rida, Emily King, & JMSN. Doors at 6:30, show at 7 pm. $7 at the door. Horton Plaza. 4:30 - 6 pm. OPEN MIC - Fourth Fridays at Pony Espresso, “Their high energy concerts move crowds TRIVIA NIGHT - Howiee’s On Front - 7 to 10 DEMUN JONES - “Jones In Ya Speaker” tour at presented by the Southern Oregon Songwriters mentally, physically, & emotionally.” Check pm - No cover. The Rocky-Tonk Saloon and Grill. Doors 6 pm, Association (SOSA). Original songs only (no out their debut album, “Democracy Manifest.” TRIVIA NIGHT - Portal Brewing Company - show starts 7:30 pm. covers). 5 pm sign-ups, 5:30 - 8:30 pm show. The Talent Club. 9 pm to midnight. 7:30 pm. THREE DOG NIGHT - “In the years 1969 All ages, no cover. MONDAY, JANUARY 22 OPEN JAM NIGHT - Wednesdays, hosted by through 1974, no other group achieved more BEATS WORKIN’ BAND - Bella Union T.J. Elton at Pier 21 Tavern. 8 to 11 pm. top 10 hits, moved more records or sold more Restaurant & Saloon - 8 pm. ASHLAND PHOENIX concert tickets than THREE DOG NIGHT.” MEDFORD KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. OPEN MIC - Hosting Open Mic at The Phoenix Craterian Theater. 7:30 pm. RICK MILLWARD - The Urban Cork. 5 to 7 pm. PAUL SCHMELING TRIO - Jazz - Mondays at Clubhouse for the first time, Casey Minnick LADIES NIGHT - Thirsty Thursdays at Grape LEFT - RoxyAnn Winery. 6 to 8 pm. $5 Wine Martino’s Restaurant - 7 to 10 pm. is “a super talented musician who sings and Street Bar & Grill - Music by Dysfunktion Club Members / $7 general public. JEFF STANLEY - The Wild Goose. 7 pm. plays acoustic and electric guitar as well as starts at 7 pm. CAUGHT RED HANDED - Bluegrass / folk / OPEN MIC - Oberon’s Tavern - Sign up at 8:30 drums and we can’t wait to see what he has DJ JIM - 80’s, Alternative and Dance Night country / light rock - Morrton’s Pizza & Pub. 8 pm, music and more at 9 pm to 11 - No cover. in store for the opening set at 7 pm!” Free, all - Thursdays at Howiee’s On Front - 9 pm to to 10 pm. No cover. MEDFORD ages, all talents. 7 to 10 pm. close - No cover. TC & THE REACTIONS - Grape Street Bar and INDUSTRY NIGHT - Jefferson Spirits - Happy KARAOKE - Thursdays at Pier 21 Tavern. 9 Grill. 8 to 11 pm. Hour every night 4 to 6 pm, 20% off for all THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 pm. HEMORAGE / SPICY WHEN NAKED - Johnny KARAOKE UNDER THE STARS - Hosted by Service Industry employees on Mondays! ASHLAND B’s. 9 pm. Breezy at The Bohemian Club - 9:30 pm. PAUL TURNIPSEED - Jazz every Monday at JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: Bill Lark’s Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. STOMPING GROUND - Ecstatic Dance, WILLIAMS Devlin - Opener: Alex Veluto - Chadwicks Pub TRIVIA NIGHT - “Geeks Who Drink” Pub Thursdays at the Ashland Community Center. OPEN MIC - Thursdays at Cocina 7 - 7 to 10 & Sports Bar - Show starts at 9 pm - $10 cover. Trivia at ‘BricktownE’ Brewing Company - 7 6 to 8 pm. $10 - $20. Children are welcome pm. KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern - pm. to attend on last Thursdays monthly. 9 pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - 4 Daughters Irish Pub - 7:30 pm. [P] THE DODGES / SOMETHING ON THE WING / G.O.A. / HORRID BORRIS - Johnny B’s. 8:30 pm. $5. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 ASHLAND KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Louie’s Restaurant - 7 pm - Free to play, plus prizes! ADVA ADVESH - Adva Advash is a singer, songwriter and a vocal artist from Israel. “Her music and voice reveals love, authentic and heartfelt search for light, depth, hope and truth.” Come hear music from the world in different languages at Oberon’s. 8 to 9:45 pm. Free show. ROBBIE DACOSTA - The Wild Goose. 7 pm. KARAOKE - Hosted by Legendary-Oke at Smithfields Pub & Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. TAKILMA FREDDY & FRANCINE - Americana- Soul duo at the Takilma Community Building, 9367 Takilma Rd. Light dinner, desserts and beverages available for purchase. Doors at 6 pm, show at 7 pm. $10 - $20 sliding scale. This concert benefits KXCJ-LP Community Radio for the Illinois Valley! THE LIQUE PLAYS IN TALENT ON JANUARY 21 12 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM LIVE MUSICand Nightlife TALENT through House, Breaks, Dubstep, Trap, and arrive by 6 pm. 30-min instrumental open [P] CHANTICLEER - Called “the world’s THE QUICK & EASY BOYS - Talent Club. 9 Drum and Bass music. “The best part of the jam begins at 6 pm. Poetry and performances reigning male chorus” by the New Yorker, the pm. emergence of electronic music culture has begin at 6:30 pm. $5 - $10 at the door. San Francisco based, Grammy award-winning always been the atmosphere it provided. ensemble Chanticleer will present a program SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 The positivity you put into the world, is MONDAY, JANUARY 29 entitled “Heart of a Soldier.” SOU Music ASHLAND that positivity that is received...” The Edge ASHLAND Recital Hall. 7:30 pm. Tickets are $49 / $42. Nightclub & Patio. 10 pm to 2:30 am. $5. [P] FETTUCCINE - Le Cirque Centre’s KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. ERIC LEADBETTER - The Wild Goose - Free Empyrean Aerialists present Fettuccine ‘A TALENT PAUL SCHMELING TRIO - Jazz - Mondays at Pool from 6 pm to midnight on Wednesdays. Time For Laughter’ at the Mountain Avenue DUSTY GREEN BONES BAND - Jamgrass Martino’s Restaurant - 7 to 10 pm. GRANTS PASS Theater at AHS. This year for the first time from California at the Talent Club. 9 pm. PEGGY ROSE’S SINGERS SHOWCASE - The KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Wednesdays at dancers will flip, turn, twist and reconfigure CHRISTOPHER WORTH - “Internationally Wild Goose. 7 pm. Stitches Bar & Grill - 9 pm. their bodies while never leaving the floor! touring singer-songwriter and recording artist OPEN MIC - Oberon’s Tavern - Sign up at 8:30 JACKSONVILLE Performances are at 2 pm 7 :30 pm. Adults based in Portland, OR. He has become known pm, music and more at 9 pm - No cover. OPEN MIC - Wednesdays at Boomtown $20, Seniors $15, Students $10. See Music for his unique style of bohemian blues hop MEDFORD Saloon. Sign up at 6 pm. Open Mic 7 to 10 Coop and Brownpapertickets.com. Socircus. which be developed as a street performer INDUSTRY NIGHT - Jefferson Spirits - Happy pm. org. traveling across the US and Europe.” TonTon’s Hour every night 4 to 6 pm, 20% off for all STOLEN MOMENTS - Belle Fiore Winery. 5 Artisan Affections. Doors 8 pm, music 9 pm. Service Industry employees on Mondays! MEDFORD to 7 pm. $10 - $20 sliding scale, no one turned away. PAUL TURNIPSEED - Jazz every Monday at WHITE BOY & THE AVERAGE RAT BAND / TIM CHURCH - Saturdays at Standing Stone Lark’s Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. SOUTHWEST ROYAL - The Bamboo Room at Brewing Company - 5:30 pm. SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 TRIVIA NIGHT - “Geeks Who Drink” Pub King Wah’s. 7 to 9:45 pm. All ages show. $5 KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. ASHLAND Trivia at ‘BricktownE’ Brewing Company - 7 cover. FRACTAL LOVE JAM - “100% original music CELTIC MUSIC SESSION - Live at the Black pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Howiee’s On Front - 7 to 10 that combines rich and diverse electronic Sheep Pub & Restaurant - 2 pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - 4 Daughters Irish Pub - 7:30 pm - No cover. arrangements with live instruments and vocals CRAIG WRIGHT BAND - Belle Fiore Winery. pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Portal Brewing Company - with songs that range through alternative, 5 to 7 pm. 7:30 pm. electronic, world, reggae, and dub for a totally KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. TUESDAY, JANUARY 30 OPEN JAM NIGHT - Wednesdays, hosted by unique ecstatic dance experience.” Jackson T.J. Elton at Pier 21 Tavern. 8 to 11 pm. THE CORNER BOYS - Oberon’s - 6 to 9 pm. ASHLAND Wellsprings. 8 to 10 pm. $10, all ages, 12 and JIM QUINBY - 6-8 pm, plus Little Thom’s PHOENIX younger free. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. Open Mic with Dave Hampton at 8-11 pm - OPEN MIC - The Phoenix Clubhouse is “super KARAOKE WITH QUEEN BRE - The Wild TRIVIA NIGHT - Louie’s Restaurant - 7 pm - The Wild Goose. excited to have Aaron Blankenship here to Goose - 8:30 pm. Free to play, plus prizes! KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Superstar host Open Mic. He rocks the bass, jams on ILLUMINATION STATION - Sounderground. DARRIN WAYNE - The Wild Goose. 7 pm. Karaoke, Sundays at Granite Tap House - 9 the guitar and has also been known to surprise 9 pm to 2 am. 18 and older. $7 cover at the No cover. pm. the crowd with a little hip-hop from time to door. DJs Specktrometer, Bizio and more. KARAOKE - Hosted by Legendary-Oke at MEDFORD Smithfields Pub & Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. time!” 7 to 10 pm. Free, all ages, all talents. CANYONVILLE HOSTILE / APPALOOZA / VOMITTFACE / JUSTIN SHANDOR AS ELVIS - The 2010 MEDFORD WARRIORS OF LIGHT - Bamboo Room, King FLYING HAIR - Johnny B’s. 9 pm. “World’s Ultimate Elvis” Champion. Seven Wah’s. Show starts at 7 pm. $5 cover until 9 Feathers Casino Resort. Doors 7 pm, show pm, all ages until 10 pm. at 8 pm. Reserved Seating Tickets $20. Visit WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Playing a show? Sevenfeathers.com or call 877-772-5425. TALENT 31 Let us know! Must be 21 or older. SAM RAVENNA - The Talent Club. 9 pm. ASHLAND ROGUE SPEAK EASY - “Calling all to speak GRANTS PASS PHOENIX SIGALOVE - Belle Fiore Winery. 5 Email: easy, share vulnerably, listen deeply.” Every to 7 pm. HOWLIN’ AT THE MOON - Join Southern last Sunday of the month at TonTon’s Artisan KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. [email protected] Oregon Rising Tide for a Karaoke Dance Party Affections. If you wish to perform please / Fundraiser at The Haul. 8 to 10 pm. $5 - $20 suggested donation. ROCK CANDY - G Street Bar and Grill. 8 pm to midnight. DJ FINATTIK - The Sound Lounge. 9 pm to 2 am. Free admission. JACKSONVILLE BEATS WORKIN’ BAND - Jimmy Buffet Night at Bella Union Restaurant & Saloon - 8 pm. MEDFORD SOURCE OF ALL SORROWS / YOUR HANDS WRITE HISTORY / CATHEDRAL HILLS - Source Of All Sorrows’ “Letters From The Heart” debut album release show at the Bamboo Room at King Wah’s. $5 adv, $7 at the door. 6 to 10 pm. HOG WILD - Grape Street Bar and Grill. 8 pm to midnight. TWITCH ANGRY / SPICY WHEN NAKED - Johnny B’s. 9 pm. CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: Bill Devlin - Opener: Alex Veluto - Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at 9 pm - $10 cover. KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Pit Stop Tavern - 9 pm. EMBRACE - Journey through our past and into our present THE TAKILMA BUILDING HOSTS FREDDY & FRANCINE ON JANUARY 23 JANUARY 18- JANUARY 31, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 13 EVENTS Art [P] 1000 SHADES OF COLOR Friday, January 19, from 5 - 7 pm. Photographer Mary Wilkins-Kelly will be shooting portraits of any visitors, at no charge, for “1000 Shades of Color,” a project celebrating racial diversity in southern Oregon. Her display for this night will highlight 200 photographs thus far from the collection. Come be part of the project! Organic Natural Cafe, 226 E Main St, Medford. NAKED ART 2018 January 5 - February 25. “No mats, no frames, big savings!” Naked Art 2018 marks the fourth annual Naked Art show exhibit of unmounted, unframed works of fine art at more affordable prices. Use the money you’ll save to frame your new art your way! Art Presence Art Center, Jacksonville. art-presence. org NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS January 3 - 31, 2018. This free multi-paneled exhibit developed by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History explores slavery and abolition through the eyes of one of the most famous men in nineteenth-century America, Frederick Douglass. For more information, email [email protected] or call 541-476-0571. Josephine County Central Library, 200 NW C St. TOM OMMEN PHOTOGRAPHY Landscape photographer Tom Ommen is January’s featured artist at RoxyAnn Winery. “I started taking pictures with an Argus C3 during high school in North Bend, Oregon. That interest continued through my career as a university professor of Religious Studies, in retirement in Texas and since January 2014 in ALMOST FREE, 12”X9”, WATERCOLOR AND INK ON PAPER BY MARIA DE LOS ÁNGELES, 2017 Jacksonville, Oregon. Landscapes, travel portraits and nature images provide the key subjects in my Register online at jacksoncountymga.org or call 541- show, delicious cake sampling, a groom’s lounge, work. The photos in this exhibit were taken primarily 776-7371. Where: OSU Extension Auditorium, 569 and SO so much more!!” Every bride that comes to in Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Texas. They are Classes Hanley Rd in Central Point. the show will receive a free beautiful Bridal Planner! metallic prints, printed on aluminum.” See “flickr. CONCEALED HANDGUN LICENSE Register online (soweddingshow.com/register/) and com/photos/ommen/sets”. RoxyAnn Winery, 3283 PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE receive a free gift at the door. Admission is $2 or two Wednesday, January 24, from 5 - 9 pm. “This class Hillcrest Rd, Medford. Learn regenerative permaculture principles, patterns cans of food for Access Food Share. Medford Armory. exceeds the Oregon State requirements to apply for and practical skills for living in ecological balance with a Concealed Handgun License. Includes dinner at TRANSCENDING MYTHS the earth. Instructor Tom Ward aka Hazel is a senior THE ULTIMATE BRIDAL SHOW Sunrise Cafe. We’ll cover laws, safety, types of firearms, Exhibition runs January 19 to March 17, 2018. Maria de permaculturist with decades of experience teaching in “Over 50 of the valley’s best wedding professionals are accessories, concealed carry equipment, safe storage, los Ángeles’ installation at the Schneider Museum of southern Oregon and worldwide. Class is six weekends ready to help you plan your special day. Saving you interacting with law enforcement and where/when you Art at SOU will be showcasing three sculpture dresses (Feb-April), and begins February 10. Price: $725. Visit time and money!!!” February 2, 5 - 8 pm (VIP Brides may carry a firearm. You’ll also learn the requirements that people will be able to try on, plus 2000 drawings Siskiyoupermaculture.com for more information. Only $10, VIP Guest $8) and February 3, 10 am - 5 pm necessary for the justified use of lethal force for self portraying the psychological impact of migration. (General Admission $4). General admission Saturday defense. Additional topics include shooting in defense Opening Reception is Thursday, January 18, from 5 - 7 REGISTER FOR THE RVGS SEMINAR is $4. Visit www.TheUltimateBridalShow.com. The of others and active shooter/terrorist response.” Class pm. Lecture is on Monday, January 22, from 12:30 - Registration is now open for the Rogue Valley Expo, Jackson County Fairgrounds in Central Point. space limited. Tuition is $60 per student (includes 1:20 pm. Maria will also be hosting Free Family Day on Genealogical Society’s Two-Day Workshop and buffet dinner and Oregon Gun Laws book). To register, January 27, 10 am - 1 pm. Seminar, April 20 & 21, 2018. Visit the RVGS website THE LIBRARY’S NEW LOOK email [email protected]. Rogue for information and registration at www.rvgslibrary. As of January 1, 2018, Jackson County Library Services Firearms Academy, 801 O’Hare Pkwy, Ste 101, Medford. SCULPTING CLASS org, www.rvgsociety.org, call 541-512-2340 or stop by will no longer charge late fees for overdue materials. Students will be sculpting with plasticine clay from WHAT IS THE OREGON BEE PROJECT? the Jackson County Genealogy Library, 3404 S Pacific Adopting the new policy with a 5-0 vote, JCLS joins a a live nude model under the guidance of Kevin Hwy, Medford. growing number of library systems across the country Thursday, February 1, from 6 - 8 pm. With 500 bee Christman, in his studio. This is an ongoing class that have eliminated overdue fines. “Fines for overdue species, Oregon has developed a statewide strategy commencing on Tuesday, January 30, from 2 - 5 pm materials are a barrier to access,” says Library Director, to keep Oregon bee-friendly. Oregon State University and continuing once a week for 8 consecutive weeks. Jamar Rahming. “We’re excited that our Library Professor of Pollinator Health, Andony Melathopoulos, A fee of $380 is required in full to reserve a place in staff will be spending less time negotiating fines and introduces many weird and wonderful aspects of bees’ Community the class. For enrollment and inquiries, contact Kevin more time connecting Jackson County residents with lives along with an overview of the Oregon Bee Project. at 541-840-1034 or email [email protected]. Talent [P] THE HEMP & CANNABIS FAIR information and experiences to enhance their lives and Pre-register and pay at least 24 hours in advance for Studios, 714, S Pacific Hwy, Talent. January 20-21, 2018. Hemp and cannabis products, improve our community.” $10, $15 at the door ($5 discount for Master Gardeners) accessories and tools, grow and harvest equipment and more at The Expo, 1 Peninger Rd. Central Point, Oregon. Plus food trucks! www.thcfair.com. Film A PLASTIC OCEAN [P] WOMEN’S Friday, January 19, from 7 - 9:30 pm. A Plastic Ocean MARCH 2018 begins when journalist Craig Leeson, searching for Saturday, January 20, 11 am the elusive blue whale, discovers plastic waste in - 1 pm. “Pull out those Pussy what should be pristine ocean. In this adventure Hats and dust off your signs!” documentary, Craig teams up with free diver Tanya Women’s March Southern Streeter and an international team of scientists and Oregon 2018 is part of a researchers. They travel to twenty locations around national movement to empower the world over the next four years to explore the everyone who stands for fragile state of our oceans, uncover alarming truths women’s rights, human rights, about plastic pollution, and reveal working solutions civil liberties, and social justice that can be put into immediate effect. Watch “A for all, “because women’s rights Plastic Ocean” during Our Revolution Southern are human rights.” In Medford, Oregon’s monthly community-driven movie night at march from Hawthorne Park to the Jackson County Fire District, 716 S Pacific Hwy Pear Blossom Park. Also march in Talent. in Grants Pass at Riverside Park and in Brookings Harbor. Visit THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW womensmarchsouthernoregon. Friday, January 19, doors 7 pm, movie at 7:30 pm, weebly.com for more dance til 1 am. What’s a “Shadow Cast” you ask? information. It’s when daring performers act out the show, right in front of the movie screen. Expect audience SOUTHERN OREGON participation...costumes, singing, dancing and “call WEDDING SHOW backs.” Directed by Vanessa Hopkins. Live at the January 27 & 28, 10 am - 4 Armory, 208 Oak Street, Ashland. $10 admission. pm both days. “Bring your JANUARY 19 - SEE ‘A PLASTIC OCEAN’ DURING A MOVIE NIGHT IN TALENT 21 and over. entourage and enjoy a fashion 14 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM EVENTS PHOENIX COMMUNITY GROUP FOR KIDS & COMMUNITY THEIR CAREGIVERS DINNER 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, from 3 - 4:30 pm Thursday, January 25, 2018 (September - May). Join Bug-R-Us for an incredible is the annual Spaghetti learning experience on 2nd Wednesdays, and on Dinner! On the 2nd & 4th 4th Wednesdays during Play Group, come share, Thursdays of each month connect and play (activities available for kids 4-12)! from 5 - 7 pm, the Phoenix Location: First Christian Church, 305 SW H St (off Community Kitchen hosts 4th St), Grants Pass. dinner. Everyone is welcome, bring your neighbors and INDOOR GARDENING AND friends. First Presbyterian HYDROPONICS Church in Phoenix, 121 W Wednesday, February 14, 11:30 am - noon (5 and Second St. Info: 541-535- younger), 3-3:45 pm (children 6+). In the Young 1119. Master Gardeners series, kids get to participate in sessions that expand and enrich their knowledge about plants, gardening, and biology with planting and other hands-on activities. Related fiction and Kids & nonfiction books are used to illustrate, explain, and entertain. Second Wednesdays monthly, September through May. For more information, call 541-476- Family 0571 or email [email protected]. ILLINOIS VALLEY CHILDREN’S LIBRARY ART REVEAL Meetings Saturday, January 20, from 11 am - 4 pm. Celebrate JCD MEETING a new, permanent art Friday, January 19, from 6:30 - 8 pm. This is the installation in the children’s regular monthly meeting of the Jackson County library at the Illinois Valley Democrats Environmental Quality and Sustainable branch and the completion Energy Caucus. Come support their efforts and find THIS BEAUTIFUL ADDITION TO THE CHILDREN’S LIBRARY AT THE ILLINOIS VALLEY BRANCH of the children’s library out more! Medford Public Library, Adams Room, WAS FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE JOSEPHINE COUNTY CULTURAL COALITION renovation project which 205 S Central Ave. Admission is free. began in 2015. At this VOICES OF THE VALLEY SEED SWAP open-house style party, community members will REPAIR SOUTHERN OREGON Do residents of southern Oregon worry about climate Thursday, February 1, from 6 - 7 pm. Are you have the chance to view the new art installation, Monday, January 22, from 10 am - noon. Join change, and if so, what are their chief concerns? planning your garden? Before you order a long list of share refreshments, and even do a special craft Master Recyclers Heidi and Paulette for Repair SO, An exhibit and documentary touring three Jackson seeds from catalogs, you might want to try acquiring throughout the day. Newly installed artwork is by a free clothing repair event. How it works: Repairs County Public Libraries in January and February seeds locally at North Mountain Park’s seed swap. Wild Cloud Creative brother-sister duo Jessilyn and will be provided by volunteers. They’ll bring sewing attempts to answer those questions. The display, It’s fun and simple - just bring seeds you have saved Lucas Brinkerhoff. machines, needles, thread and buttons; you bring more than 60 people voice their responses to our from your garden and some bags or envelopes for whatever needs fixin’ (no zippers or alterations, world of rising temperatures and more extreme taking seeds with you. The Nature Center will also FREE FAMILY DAY AT THE MUSEUM please). Please bring clean items only. This free weather. January 8-31 at Jacksonville Library (Jan be selling low-cost seed, harvested at the park by Saturday, January 27, from 10 am - 1 pm. Schneider event is for ages 50 and up, and is held on the Fourth 27, 12 pm Documentary screening). February 1-16 volunteers. For more information, call the Nature Museum of Art hosts Free Family Day with visiting Monday each month from 10 am - noon at the at Phoenix Library (Feb 3, 1 pm Documentary). Center at 541-488-6606. This event is free. Pre- artist Maria de Los Ángeles. The event will take Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave. February 17-28 at Talent Library (Feb 24, 5 pm registration is not required. NMP Nature Center, place in the Meese Auditorium, in the Art Building Documentary). For more information, see www. 620 N Mountain Ave, Ashland, Oregon. across from the museum. View the Winter SOUTHERN OREGON STRONG socan.eco/voices. Exhibition while creating art pieces inspired by the VOICE 2ND ANNUAL BEER & BENEVOLENCE artwork and guided by the artists themselves. All Monday, January 22, 5:30 pm. This is the regular DESIGNS FOR DREAMING Friday, February 9, from 6 - 9 pm. Join the Rogue are welcome - students, family, friends, and visitors meeting of the Oregon Strong Voice: Southern Sunday, February 4, 7 pm. Short musical films Valley Timbers for an evening of beer, wine and heavy to the Rogue Valley of all ages! Southern Oregon Oregon Coalition, labor unions and community focusing on fashion and costumes. Meese hors d’oeuvres as they work hard to make a difference University, Ashland. organizations coming together in southern Oregon Auditorium at the SOU Arts Building, 1250 Siskiyou in our community. All proceeds go towards making to fight for Oregon’s marginalized and dispossessed. Blvd, Ashland. Free admission. Park behind the the game of soccer accessible for more children. Cost COMIC CON THEMED MOVIES AT As a coalition of local unions, nonprofits, and Schneider Museum of Art. is $50 per person (Eventbrite.com). Event will be at THE MEDFORD LIBRARY advocacy organizations, they organize together the Ballroom at Frau Kemmling Schoolhaus Brewhaus, Enjoy Comic Con-themed movies on the second for a better future for all working people, and for INDIE BITES: A NIGHT OF EDIBLE Jacksonville. Wednesday of the month from 12 noon - 2:30 economic, social, racial and immigrant justice. For FILMS pm in the Large Meeting Room of the Medford more information, email [email protected]. Oregon Friday, February 9, from 6 - 9 pm. Cafe-Girl 37TH ANNUAL JPR WINE TASTING Branch Library, 205 South Central Ave. February Education Association, 2495 S Pacific Hwy, Medford. Productions and Cafe 116 bring you “Indie Bites: Thursday, February 15, from 6 - 9 pm. “Bring your 14: Spiderman Homecoming. March 14: Batman v A Night of Edible Films.” Social hour begins at 6 Valentine and enjoy a spectacular night out, all in Superman: Dawn of Justice. April 11: Suicide Squad. MEDFORD TRANSPORTATION pm. Film presentation commences at 7 pm. Be support of Jefferson Public Radio!” Visit ijpr.org Sponsored by Friends of the Medford Library. SYSTEM PLAN OPEN HOUSES advised material not acceptable for children under for more information. Event will take place at the Come learn about and discuss the transportation 18. Mature content. Films to be shown include: Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E Hearts-Sick: First Impressions, Four Daughters, A Main St. Short Dialectic on the Possibility of Hope in 2017, Catatonia of the Fairies, Impending Sale, Start the WINTER MARKET IN Revolution Without Me, Rose & The Devil, and The GRANTS PASS Witching House. Admission is $20 at the door. Cafe Saturdays , 9 am - 1 pm 116, 116 Lithia Way in Ashland. (through March 10, 2018). Location: Commercial SISKIYOU FILMFEST Building at the Josephine Get your tickets for the 16th annual Siskiyou County Fairgrounds, Grants Filmfest, held February 10 in Grants Pass, Oregon. Pass, OR. Visit www. The Siskiyou Filmfest is the largest environmental growersmarket.org. film fest in southern Oregon! To volunteer, become a sponsor, or for more information, visit ASHLAND SiskiyouFilmFest.org. COMMUNITY MEALS Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm at Wesley Hall, First United Food Methodist Church, 175 N APPLE OUTLAW OPEN HOUSE Main St, Ashland. Fridays, 5 pm at Pioneer Hall, 73 Saturday, January 20, from 11 am - 5 pm. It’s the Winburn Way, Ashland. The Winter 2018 Cider Club Release Open House at Ashland Food Angels is a Apple Outlaw Orchard and Cidery, 9530 Thompson nonprofit which now provides Creek Rd, Applegate, OR. There will be cider on draft, most of the food for both the tour and of the cidery, bottles to go and growler fills! Tuesday and Fridays meals. CRAVINGS, WEIGHT GAIN, AND THE They are in need of a donated BLOOD SUGAR ROLLERCOASTER vehicle which can be used for distributing food, a minivan Thursday, January 25, from 5:30 - 7 pm. Achieving would be most practical. your healthiest weight is not about dieting or even For more information or pure willpower, but rather understanding how to get involved, please certain foods affect blood sugar levels and appetite. email Pamala Joy at Learn how nutrient-dense meals support healthy ashlandfoodangels@gmail. metabolism and which nutrient supplements support com or phone 541-482-5330. healthy blood sugar levels and appetite control. Visit Ashlandfoodangels.org. Natural Grocers, 1990 N Pacific Hwy, Medford. JANUARY 25 - LEARN ABOUT THE BLOOD SUGAR ROLLERCOASTER DURING A NATURAL GROCERS LECTURE JANUARY 18- JANUARY 31, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 15 EVENTS projects proposed in your neighborhood and to the food we put on our table. Session One Panel: part of their lives. Play is by A.R. Gurney. Directed com. Event location: Unitarian Universalist Hall, 129 throughout the city of Medford. For more Red Earth Descendants, Larry Mullaly, S.O. Historical by Russell Lloyd. www.CTPoregon.org. Collaborative NW E St, Grants Pass. information, contact the Planning Department at Society, Don Tipping, Siskiyou Seeds, and Our Family Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford. 541-774-2380 or email planning@cityofmedford. Farms. Participants may attend the full series, or one HERBAL REMEDIES AND HOLISTIC org. If you can’t make it in person, visit www. or more single sessions. Session Two is February 20. IMPROV WORKSHOP NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY medfordtsp.com to review the proposed projects Session Three is March 20. Community members Sunday, January 21, from 12 - 3 pm. Have you ever WINTER and provide your feedback. The Open House for and agriculture industry professionals may register wondered, “How do they do that?” This introductory Wednesday, January 24, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Come Ward 2 is Tuesday, January 23, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at for the full series for $60. Individual session is $15 workshop for adults will teach the basic precepts learn about nourishing foods, vitality building herbs, the Medford Library, 205 S Central Ave. The Ward 3 if pre-registered, $20 at the door (if available). of improv and how these lessons can be applied to and healthful habits to keep the colds at bay and your Open House is Wednesday, January 24, 5:30 - 7:30 Register at www.OurFamilyFarms.org. Talent everyday life. Wake up your spontaneity, imagination, spirits high. The class will cover which herbs to pick pm at the Santo Center, Room 18, 701 N Columbus Community Center, 208 E Main St. and sense of fun with improv! Laughter guaranteed! and how to prepare them in order to best support Ave, Medford. Instructor is Cil Stengel (of The Hamazons!). your immune system, boost your energy, and keep Workshop is $35. Pre-registration required, email you feeling good all winter long. Class is limited to 2ND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT [email protected] for registration and payment 15 participants. Email [email protected] to Tuesday, February 13, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Join the Sports & Outdoor information. Workshop will be at the Bellview register and reserve a spot. Class is $20. Presented 2nd Tuesday Book Chat as they discuss select novels 2ND ANNUAL RUN WITH GRACE 5K Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Rd, Ashland. “The heart by Samantha Roberts, Clinical Herbalist. Hidden on the second Tuesday of each month. February of improvisation is transformation.” -Viola Spolin Springs Wellness Center, 635 Lit Way, Ashland. Saturday, January 20, from 10 am - 1 pm. Run with 13: The Wright Brothers, by David McCullough. Grace 5k is a memorial run honoring the life of Medford Branch Library, 205 S Central Ave. SPOTLIGHT ON JULIE ANDREWS ME TOO: COMMUNITY CONSENT Grace Holt. Funds from the event will go towards January 11 - 28, 2018. Rose Passione and the CIRCLE a scholarship fund for underprivileged children Camelot Spotlight Orchestra will perform some of Tuesday, January 23. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday (5th-8th grade) to go to summer camps. Visit Julie Andrews’ most adored music with songs such of the month, from 7:30 pm - 9:45 pm. “Everyone runwithgrace.org to register and to donate. Event as “ I Could Have Danced All Night,” “My Favorite deserves to be heard and feel safe. Come and share Presentations location: Griffin Creek Elementary School, 2430 Things,” “Falling in Love with Love,” and more! your experiences in a safe and anonymous space I AM THIS, FEELING OUT LOUD Griffin Cr Rd, Medford. “Kindness Matters.” Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave, Talent. Tickets and allow the healing to begin.” Jackson Wellsprings Saturday, January 20, from 1 - 2 pm. Join author $20 - $32. www.CamelotTheatre.org. Community Room, 2253 Hwy 99 N, Ashland. Marilyn K.S. Wilbur for a signing of her book, “I Am KELSEY CREEK HIKE This, Feeling Out Loud.” Aquarius Books, 528 NE E Saturday, January 27, 9:30 am departure from SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN MEDICARE WORKSHOP St, Grants Pass. Ashland Outdoor Store. Be prepared for a moderate January 19 - February 11. “Our video effects team Tuesday, January 30, 10 am. Linda Clarkson and difficulty hike along a creek, through old-growth have come up with a brilliant way of having it rain Melissa Mlasko of Futurity First Insurance Group forest on a historic trail into the Marble Mountains. [P] THE POETRY OF RAINER MARIA without getting anyone wet.” Jacksonville’s Randall present an hour long workshop explaining Medicare The drive to the trailhead takes approximately an RILKE Theatre opens its 2018 season with “a downpour Parts A and B, and more including how Medicare hour and 45 minutes. Bring lunch, water, boots and Thursday, January 25, 7 pm. Susanne Petermann of unforgettable songs.” Singin’ in the Rain is based works with the VA. The workshop is available at no layered clothing. Rain or shine (or snow!). RSVP will be reading from her new book, “When I Go, on the joyous MGM film and is touted by many charge. To register, call the Central Point Park and online at kswild.org. Selected French Poems of Rainer Maria Rilke.” Rike’s as the best musical ever written. The Randall Recreation at 541-664-3321, Ext. 130. Workshop French poetry appears here for the first time in VOLKSLAUFE RUN 25K Theatre Company, 520 N 5th St, Jacksonville. www. location is the Central Point Computer Classroom, readable, musical versions. Largely unknown and randalltheatre.com / 541-632-3258. 155 S 2nd St, Central Point. rarely collected, these poems were written during CHAMPIONSHIP the euphoria Rilke felt after having completed his Saturday, January 27, 2018, 9 am. Volkslaufe means ‘NIGHT MOTHER SATORI ALTERNATIVES FOR “The People’s Race.” Packet pick-up will be Saturday greatest German works, the Duino Elegies and the If it might be your last chance to talk with a loved one, MANAGING AGGRESSION morning from 7 - 8:30 am at Padgam Pavilion at the Sonnets to Orpheus. He died of leukemia just four what would you say? Would it make a difference? Thursday, February 1, from 8:30 am - 1 pm. This risk Jackson County Expo, 1 Peninger Rd, Central Point. short years into the production of these poems, This conversation between a mother and daughter management course allows participants experiential There will be shuttles to the start line (at Laurel Hills and death appears in them as “a kindly, unfamiliar becomes fraught with tension when it becomes clear learning opportunities and offers tools to use when Golf Course, limited parking) at 8 am, 8:10, 8:20, figure” to be faced with courage and surrender. that it may be their last. In a startlingly candid look working with someone that is upset and displaying and 8:30 am. 25km and 5 km both start at 9 am. Five series of poems are featured: Roses, Windows, at life, truth, honesty - and their opposites - ‘Night aggression. No physical skills are taught in this Affectionate Tribute to France, Valaisian Quatrains, Mother is both intense and funny. For more info, class - these are verbal de-escalation techniques. and Orchards. Bloomsbury Books, Ashland. TRAIL MAINTENANCE WORK PARTIES visit www.SignpostTheatre.com. Tickets $12 adv, $18 This free class is limited to 12 participants. Register cash only at the door. Dates: February 7 - 21. Merging at Eventbrite.com. Jackson County Health & Human Help the Applegate Trail Association (ATA) maintain EDGE OF WILD: ENCOURAGEMENT Rivers Zen Practice Center, 243 SW J St, Grants Pass. Services, 140 S Holly St, Medford. FOR FOSTER PARENTS the East Applegate Ridge Trail. Work days are Friday, January 26, from 7 - 8:30 pm. Join author Sundays, February 11 and March 11, 2018. The group LIVING IN HARMONY THROUGH Krystle Bowen for a short talk and book signing will meet at 8:30 am, work on the trail, then eat THE AYURVEDA WAY lunch at the trailhead at 1:30 pm. RSVP is always at Rise Coffeehouse, 1123 E Jackson St, Medford. Thursday, February 8, from 4 - 5:30 pm. “When diet appreciated ([email protected]), but not Wellness Drawings for Coffee Cards and Free Books! is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, required; just show up! Big thanks to all volunteers FOSTERING FAMILY MORALE & medicine is of no need.” Ancient Ayurvedic Proverb. and supporters! SUPPORT WORLD WAR I DISCUSSION Learn how to balance your constitution with diet and Sunday, January 21, from 1 - 3 pm. “An experiential Saturday, January 27, from 2 - 3 pm. Gold Hill lifestyle during this brief introduction to Ayurveda. SO DERBY SEASON OPENER VS class learning practical skills for reducing our stress, resident Brad Irvin will conduct a seminar to Natural Grocers, 1990 N Pacific Hwy, Medford. bring awareness and renewed understanding to STAR STOMPERS strengthening our environment of kindness and World War I. There will be time for questions and Saturday, February 24, doors 6 pm, game starts 7 pm. support for each other, finding our Mojo, and setting discussion with all who attend this presentation at Southern Oregon Derby is pleased to announce their healthy boundaries with kindness and firmness.” the Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St. first home game of the 2018 season! Join SO Derby Cost is $25 - 15 sliding scale per family, no one Find more at for their season opener against the Adventure Coast turned away; singles $12. Led by Jerry Allen, LMFT, RogueValleyMessenger.com STOP CHOOSING NARCISSISTIC Roller Derby Star Stompers from Coos Bay, OR. For SEP, MPH, Anishinaabe Medicine Man & Coach. For MEN AND FINALLY BE A WELL- this game, bake sale proceeds will go towards Special more information, email jerryallengitfiddler@gmail. LOVED WOMAN Olympics Oregon Monday, January 29, 7 pm. Join dating and Jackson County. To relationship coach, Sierra Faith, for a reading from learn more, go to her new book, Absolutely Adored - Stop Choosing www.soor.org/. Narcissistic Men and Finally Be a Well-Loved Tickets $10 adv, $12 at Woman. Her book offers a practical, romantic re- the door. Questions? education for smart women who habitually over-give Visit soderby.org. in romantic relationships, using a fresh approach to Event location is the online dating. Bloomsbury Books in Ashland. Free Medford Armory, and open to the public. 1701 S Pacific Hwy, Medford. WHAT’S THE WORLD COMING TO? Tuesday, January 30, from 2 - 4 pm. With all the issues facing the world today it’s hard to imagine where we may be headed. Internationally known Stage futurist Dr. Ruth L. Miller offers insight and hope [P] SYLVIA in her presentation-and-dialogue called “What’s January 19 - February the World Coming To?” at the Merging Rivers Zen 11. Greg brings home Center, SW 4th & J Streets in Grants Pass. a dog he found in the park - or that has THE ROGUE VALLEY PEAR found him - bearing INDUSTRY: TOLD WITH PEAR BOX only the name “Sylvia” LABELS on her name tag. A Thursday, February 1, 4 pm. Sue Naumes has been street-smart mixture collecting pear box labels for most of her adult life, of Lab and Poodle, and she knows the story behind every label. Her Sylvia becomes a major collection is brilliant, graphically compelling and bone of contention a fascinating insight into the politics and power between husband and struggles that began at the turn of the century. wife. The marriage Meese Room of the Hannon Library, SOU, Ashland. is is serious jeopardy until, after a series of THE FUTURE OF SOIL hilarious and touching On Sunday, February 4, from 6 - 8 pm, Our Family complications, Greg Farms presents the first in a six part series exploring and Kate learn to the impacts our everyday decisions have on the soil, compromise, and Sylvia JANUARY 24, LEARN ABOUT HERBAL REMEDIES AND HOLISTIC NUTRITION FOR A HEALTHY from the seeds we buy to how we grow our plants becomes a valued WINTER 16 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM SOUND Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop Fortune’s Folly Shows No Signs of Slowing Down BY JOSH DAVIS Eugene dance-rock quar- tet Fortune’s Folly have been turning fans into friends since their first show. And for the past four years vocalist Calysta Chey- enne, guitarist Ira Mazie, bassist Jesse Sanchez, and drummer Alex “Squatch” Koleber, have been playing up and down the west coast bringing friends into the “Folly Family.” This time around they will be play- ing two weekend shows; on Fri., January 19, at The Haul in Grants Pass and on Sat., January 20, at Howiee’s in Medford. “We got together in 2014,” says Cheyenne. “The three guys were playing to- gether for a year. I was mov- ing to Eugene and wanted to be part of a project; and I went on Craigslist. The first song we wrote, we wrote via email. I moved up here and they had a jam space. And we started rehearsing and NO, FORTUNE’S FOLLY AREN’T COLORBLIND. WHY DO YOU ASK? setting goals.” PHOTO COURTESY OF FORTUNE’S FOLLY After forming and writ- ing their repertoire, the ate plans to record a full-length album, and prefer the The greatest bands have a signature sound; and it members of Fortune’s Folly began playing shows in the EP format because it allows the band to have a steady never hurts to have a signature look. The members of Eugene area and gathering a following. recording output. Fortune’s Folly are at the top of their game musically. “Our first show was in February of 2015. It was great; “We are going to head into the studio next month to And it is always entertaining to see a band playing we had a great response. It’s the people, that really en- start another one,” says Cheyenne. “It works well for sweaty dance-rock, wearing nothing but polyester. joy the music, that really make us want to get out there us to group our songs in five. So we always have new “We perform with the suits on,” says Cheyenne. and perform.” content for our fans.” “We’ll probably be in the suits. We’ve been playing in Not only do the members of Fortune’s Folly click as a Their latest effort the,Red , EP was released last the suits for a year now. They are super-gnarly; they live act, they form are creative songwriting force. summer. And was the first recording to include a ‘fifth don’t wash well.” “We have a very smooth dynamic,” says Cheyenne. Beatle.’

“We are good at bouncing ideas off each other. A lot of “We had [Parkpoom Aempoo] come in and play FORTUNE’S FOLLY ease and flow to our writing process. Sometimes we trumpet,” says Cheyenne. “He played on our track, 9 pm Fri., January 19 have an idea. Most of the time we are just jamming, and “Through the Floor.” It’s the first time we ever con- The Haul, 121 SW H St., Grants Pass see what happens.” tracted an outside musician.” & 9 pm Sat., February 20 Fortune’s Folly have found the time to record and re- Cheyenne says he was brought in for some extra Howiee’s, 16 N Front St., Medford lease three EPs in the past year. They have no immedi- power to what the band saw as power songs. Fresh. Delicious. Wholesome.

— A N D — The Café Open Daily 8 to 8 • 945 S Riverside Ave (541)779-2667 • medfordfood.coop JANUARY 18- JANUARY 31, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 17 SOUND Second Generation Rogue Sounds New Move Formed From the Ashes of Many That Came Before Alive and Trying from BY JOSH GROSS Impulse Control is New in Addition to Being Live BY JOSH GROSS

NEW MOVE, PICTURED AT HOME IN THE ETERNAL VOID OF BLACKNESS FROM WHICH INDIE-ROCK LYRICS SPRING PHOTO COURTESY OF NEW MOVE

The most common band formation story NM: Most of the songs were written in is two college students playing guitar to- the box, so the layering was a big part of the gether on a dorm couch, and saying, “this is songwriting process. A lot of the sound of The first time I saw Ashland rock band Impulse Control play, I fun. Let’s find an endless parade of drum- the New Move LP was an opposite reaction turned to a friend and said their songs were really good, but it was mers.” Portland pop-rock act’s story is the to the tendencies of Oh Captain My Cap- clear the band’s frontman wasn’t entirely comfortable on stage. second most common: old hands that knew tain, which was a lot more flashy, with a lot But even though it’s the same frontman, Tim Duryea, it’s not the each other through the local music scene of guitar solos and strange arrangements same frontman you can hear on the band’s new live album, Alive full of couch-formed bands (and the service etc. With New Move, Jesse wanted to create and Trying, recorded at Kelly’s Olympian in Portland during June of industry), and tried out various members a record relying on the layers within each 2017, and released to Bandcamp in January. until settling on the right lineup for the ma- part to create the dynamics of the arrange- It’s clear during post-show applause that the audience isn’t stadi- terial. ments, with less flash and more intentional um sized, but it’s also clear that the band didn’t hold anything back. In New Move’s case, the material is hooks (Most songs don’t even have a crash The band’s presentation is confident and energetic, including bits catchy R&B-influenced pop rock in the vein cymbal!). In addition, more conventional of banter and crowd engagement as part of an overall gutsy perfor- of a modern take on Electric Light Orches- pop song structures were used with the mance that lands more on the punk end of the punk-pop spectrum. tra with several former members of Oh Cap- intention to cut out all of the fat and make It opens with a fine bit of crowd work on “Young Bullfighter”: a FORTUNE’S FOLLY tain My Captain, and it settled on a skilled these song have the biggest impact possible bellowed announcement of the band’s combined weight, and ends 9 pm Fri., January 19 five-piece lineup that includes baritone sax. in under three and a half minutes. with an audience member laughing, “that was brutal,” about Im- The Haul, 121 SW H St., Grants Pass pulse Control’s controlled demolition of California, “The Oregon & The band has played Southern Oregon RVM: Your online bio lists listed Smash 9 pm Sat., February 20 several times before, and is returning again Mouth as an influence. Really? Song.” Howiee’s, 16 N Front St., Medford to play at Brickroom on Fri., January 19 NM: Our bassist, Matt Moore, was in While Impulse Control’s 2017 album, Welcome to the Fold, is pol- with local act, The Juniper Berries, and charge of writing the about the band sec- ished smooth, Alive and Trying is a buffet of rough edges for a sound took the time to preview the performance tion. He has horrible taste in music. closer to late seventies acts on iconic punk label Stiff Records. You for The Messenger. RVM: What’s on the radar for you? hear the rawer sound of The Jam, Dirty Looks, or Richard Hell, NM: This year we will be rolling out New more than the Enemy of the State era of Blink 182. RVM: You’ve played Southern Oregon, Move Studios, an umbrella under which we It isn’t flawless. There are a handful of vocal cracks, and a slightly and Ashland several times now. What will release New Move Records and New out of time guitar riff here and there. But it’s delivered with moxy, keeps you coming back? Move Television. First up is a music com- and those imperfections serve the material well by giving it char- NM: Two words...cultural diversity. Just pilation in collaboration with Misplaced acter. kidding. [vocalist, guitarist and principal Screenprinting; Brand new songs by PDX In addition to adding the rawer live sound to the band’s oeuvre, songwriter] Jesse [Bettis] lived there for artists who have had merchandise printed Alive and Trying is comprised of eight songs not included on Wel- a year between ‘06-’07. There is a good by Misplaced, produced by Jesse in our come to the Fold, making it a collection of new material as well as a amount of people who care about live mu- recording studio. Then a series of comedy live material. sic there, and we’ve always had a great time shorts to promote the comp, including a The collection concludes with this reporter’s favorite tune from playing shows in Ashland. Also, it perfectly late night TV show, and a making-of moc- the collection, and second favorite Impulse Control song overall, breaks up the drive to SF! kumentary. “The Oregon Song,” which celebrates the state with a “We Didn’t RVM: A lot of your sound is based more Start the Fire”-esque runthrough of municipalities and a pep rally on layered arrangements than individu- NEW MOVE, WITH THE JUNIPER BERRIES cheer that “this one’s for Oregon.” We’ve needed an anthem for a al flash or chops. What is your writing 9 pm Fri., January 19 while now. Hopefully this one will catch on. Brickroom, 35 N. Main St., Ashland Alive and Trying is available to download on Bandcamp. process like to achieve that end? $5 18 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM SCREEN Expanding Southern Oregon’s Visual Literacy Local Filmmaker Gary Kout Tells Us What We are Looking At BY STEPHANIE RAFFELOCK told me “Because of stream- rounded by big names such as Disney as well as ing services like Netflix and smaller independent production houses. In 26 years Amazon, the opportunity he can boast credit on over 400 commercials as a for filmmakers to have their production coordinator and production assistant, films seen is greater than and over 200 commercials as a producer. Add to ever.” Kout offered insights that, twelve movies and you’ve got yourself a film- into the changes in film pro- maker. duction that are being dem- “Coming to Southern Oregon, was a quality of life onstrated in Southern Or- move,” Kout told me. “I never really expected there egon. to be a film community here, and I was prepared to “The film industry used to commute to Los Angeles for my livelihood. When I be the purview of only Los was introduced to Dennis Connors of Jackhammer Angeles or New York. Now Moving Pictures, in Ashland, my eyes were opened it thrives in off-the-beaten- to all of the media opportunities here.” path areas all across the As Kout became friends with Connors, the two be- GARY KOUT SCOUTING IN VANCOUVER, BC FOR AN INTEL COMMERCIAL. country, opening the door gan to work together. In a short amount of time he PHOTO COURTESY OF GARY KOUT for a much greater band- was pulled him into a feature-length independent width of talent and content. film; a docudrama about the life of Ashland author It isn’t just where we watch films that has revo- Moviegoers have morphed into the visual consumer, and motivational speaker, Neale Donald Walsh— lutionized over the past couple decades, but it is driven by a wave of technological force,” Kout said. Conversations With God. Working on that film con- where those films are made. And that momentum has pushed us forward into vinced Kout that he could have a film career in Ash- Time was when movie theaters were the only new mediums for the age-old art of storytelling. land, and unlike flying into L.A. to work, he’d get to place to indulge in the adventures of the Lone Rang- That Kout would graduate from University of go home at night and be with his family. er and Flash Gordon. But then came the convenience Southern California’s film school came as no sur- Just as the book publishing world has been chal- of in-home VCRs, and suddenly Star Wars was in prise to family and friends in his hometown of At- lenged and inspired by the self-publishing phenom- our living room. But nothing could have prepared us lanta, Georgia. He had, after all, made his first film enon, so has the film industry broadened its brush for this brave new world when the stories projected at the age of six and attended summer programs stroke, by stretching its reach to include places like onto the screen are available not only in our own for young filmmakers at Northwest University and Southern Oregon. As Kout points out, “Southern Or- homes, but just about anywhere, on our individual Mercer College throughout several summers of mid- egon has incredible locations for filmmaking, expe- hand held devices. dle school and high school. He returned to Georgia rienced crews and a better price tag for those things Martin Scorsese calls all of this “watching,” vi- after USC to work production on a Disney film, and than why you’d find in Los Angeles.” sual literacy. We “see” stories told everywhere—in then headed to New York where he continued to Ashland, it turns out, has a robust film industry 30-second commercials, in television shows and hone his skills and abilities. thanks to film producers like Gary Kout who have documentaries as well as in the movies. When I Kout’s resume lists everything from commer- seized the potential of visual literacy right here, at met with local film producer Gary Kout recently, he cials to documentaries to feature-length films, well home. The Power of One! Osmo’s Alehouse Delivers Depth Below the Surface BY NICK BLAKESLEE

Osmo’s Alehouse is a simple tap house. One-story. One bar. One bar- Cranberry Sour. But my favorite part was their flagship ale: the Osmo’s tender. Upon first glance, it doesn’t look flashy. And yet, it gets its name Extra Special Bitter. In a world where every brewery makes a Pale Ale or from a character from a Finnish poem. Far from simple, right? an IPA their front runner, it acts as nod to the class of the brewery. The When you enter, you’re greeted with some long tables, community beer itself was as an ESB should be: malt, mild bitterness with medium style, looked to be built to withstand a major body, and a touch of sweetness. A sessionable ale, earthquake or my family’s thanksgiving din- if there ever was one. ners. To your left, the entire brewery sits in the Another standout is their Belgian Quad. A new

Local open—brew-kettle, mash tun, hot liquor, and the style of beer I’d never tried. They aged the beer tanks—as if to say, “This is what we do. Try to for seven months—seven months!—in Immortal find some room.” A couch sits near the door, with Spirits whiskey barrels. The beer brags a whop- a Super Nintendo, enough for a child of my gen- ping 13 percent ADV, it has a Belgian beer front— eration to turn this place into a post-work wind- somewhat fruity—with a smooth and sweet whis- down. key finish. To the right is the bar, it consists of a live- Their beer list is not for the uninitiated—there edge-wooden top and a series of taps slapped to is no Coor’s Light or MGD. Instead, it’s a place to the side of a keg cooler displaying an impressive expand your horizons. To try something new. To DRINK eight house-beers on tap. A dozen scarves hang above it, touting various learn a little, while you imbibe. The atmosphere is cozy, and welcoming. soccer teams, adding some personality to the place. The bartender is a tat- It’s a place I could easily see myself sitting with friends, or all alone, with tooed and smiling woman; her name is Amanda I believe, and she’s exact- nothing but a sample tray to keep me company. It’s a dichotomy of style: ly what you hope a bartender to be: kind, social, engaging and knowledge- on one hand it’s casual, the type of place you’d be welcome to enter in a able. She smiles often and answers all of my questions. On the surface, the wet bathing suit and a pair of flip flops. And on the other, it’s classy: a rich place seems pretty run-of-the-mill. style and range of beers, unapologetic and bold. I don’t know how they But the simplicity of the tap house stops there. Their beers are, if noth- juggle those two things, but they do. And expertly, I’d add. ing else, bold. They had a series ranging from a Vanilla Nut Brown to a It’s a bit like poetry in motion. JANUARY 18- JANUARY 31, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 19 CULTURE The Buena Vista Reading Club Havana Libre Brings 1997 Havana To Life INTERVIEW BY PHIL BUSSE undergraduate and graduate school at RA: I was in Havana during the summer of ‘97. There’s Brown. Can you explain your or your a line of dialogue in the book lifted from a conversation family’s connection to Cuba? with a friend who was putting me up at the time: “I don’t RA: I am the baby in a family of immi- feel safe walking anywhere near the hotels.” Very quickly, grants. In 1960, my parents left Cuba with people in Cuba knew that the bombers were being fund- three of my siblings (and another “on the ed by an exile in Miami. When I got back to the States, I way”). The militarized political situation in thought that everyone would be calling for the suspect’s Havana was getting extremely hot leading arrest, but it made barely a blip in U.S. news. To this day, up to the Cuban Missile Crisis, and like a the main perpetrator of this terrorist campaign—a man lot of “liberal,” anti-Battista Cubans with who bragged to the New York Times about it—as well of small children, they thought they’d go to a Cuban airliner bombing that killed 73 people in 1976, is Miami for a few months, a year at most, un- free and, last I heard, living in New Jersey. til things cooled down. RVM: Ashland seems about as far away culturally It was in 1961 after the Bay of Pigs that and geographically/climate-wise from Havana and my family realized we’re going to be stay- Miami. How did you reconstruct the details from SIGNING COPIES OF HAVANA LIBRE AT THE “BOOKS WE’RE TALKING ABOUT IN MEDFORD” TABLE IN BARNES & NOBLE ing here awhile, and my father found work 90s Cuba? PHOTO CREDIT: SHANNON HAWKINS in New York City and eventually bought a RA: After my first trip in 1992, I returned to Cuba 10 house in northern Jersey, the second-larg- times over that decade. I have enough notes in journals, as Havana Libre is as much about macro-international est Cuban-American community in the states after south well as audio and video recordings I made in those days, politics as it is about the micro-family relationships and Florida. We packed for six months, but we’ve stayed for to fill several more “Cuban noir” books. I am also a musi- friendships, which is to say Robert Arellano’s latest nov- six decades. cian, and I have led many groups of artists to the island, el, a follow-up to Havana Lunar, sets giant world events RVM: When was your first trip to Cuba? including a historic concert exchange, Rock the Blockade, (like the decades of Cuba’s strained politics) against the RA: In 1992. It was the winter after I finished my un- which in 2000 united a half-dozen US and Cuban bands small day-to-day flirtations, friendships and family mat- dergraduate degree, and I was still living in my college across three stages. Just last year I returned twice, and ters—or, perhaps it is vice-versa, that those interpersonal town when I bumped into a dean on the college green. in November my band Havanarama performed at Metal relationships, the frictions between family members, the His name is Armando Bengochea, and he told me excit- City, Cuba’s longest-running rock festival, in the central kindness of strangers and the small daily ambitions of edly of an educational exchange with Cuba, which was province’s capital city of Santa Clara. individuals collectively make up a giant story about ter- rare at that time, coming up that summer. “There may be RVM: You are such a pioneer and proponent of “e- rorism and nationalism. Either way, the novel is compel- scholarships available,” he told me. “You should apply.” publishing,” why a “traditional” book? ling, detailed read that reconstructs 1997 in Havana and ¡Gracias, Armando! RA: Yes, and I also teach a course at SOU called Writ- Miami, with the smoldering core of the novel, a series of RVM: Are you a Graham Greene fan? In tone and ing Nonlinear. My mentor, the author Robert Coover, said bombings at hotels in Havana. plot, there seem to be some echoes of The Quiet it best: By teaching (and occasionally working in the me- Arellano is the founding director of the Center for American. dium of) electronic writing, we’re not expecting our stu- Emerging Media and Digital Arts at Southern Oregon RA: Oh, yes! And his following book Our Man in Ha- dents to create the Great American Hypertext Novel, but University, and on sabbatical this year, touring his book. vana is one of the great “unlikely spy” novels of all time. to think about literature “outside the box” of the printed The Messenger caught up with him at the tail end of his RVM: The book is set in 1997, with a series of bomb- page. Nonlinear writing—and interactive reading—can tour, at Powell’s in Portland. ings as the smoldering “mystery” driving the plot. cause entirely new stories to emerge. RVM: You were born in New Jersey and attended Why did these incidents stick with you? That said, I still prefer a good, musty book. Art Watch From Words to Dresses Upcoming Exhibits at Schneider Museum of Art BY JORDAN MARIE MCCAW Truth and art often always gone hand-in-hand, or in ability to judge what is right, true, and socially this case hand in glove. acceptable.” Four exhibits at Schneider Museum of Art at South- Their work appears as drawings on chalk- ern Oregon University will open Thursday, January 18 boards along with drawings of scenes from with an opening reception at 5 pm. The exhibits will run their son’s own artwork. Overall, they de- through March 17. Each one will feature artists dedicat- scribe their work “as varied, language-based, MARIA DE LOS ANGELES POSES WITH HER COLOR- ed to representing truth through art. concerned with ideas, often times about the FUL DRESSES The Entry Gallery will feature “Between the Begin- act of reading.” PHOTO COURTESY OF MARIA DE LOS ANGELES ning and the Middle” by Anna Gray and Ryan Paulsen. The theme for Maria de Los Angeles’ is The artist team has worked exclusively together since truth as well, she says. Her work will be dis- “When one walks into my exhibition, the viewers will 2007, inspired by artists like Sol Lewitt and Adrian Pip- played in the Treehaven Gallery. “In the drawings I first feel like they are walking into a welcoming and sur- er. have conversations about my own undocumented status real environment of color and imagery,” she says. Her “This exhibition is about what exists in the space and the feelings that this displacement and the lack of art is incredibly vibrant, demanding the audience to fo- between what children observe of the world and what freedom provokes,” she says. “In many ways the draw- cus on what they’re seeing––a pleasing contrast to Gray adults have come to believe to be true about it,” Gray ings are like a journal or stories. The sculptures are in and Paulsen’s word-based exhibit. explains. “Our drawings are grown from a love of the the form of dresses. They are about internalized words Two other galleries will also host exhibits by Betty ways that kid logic and hypotheses can reframe what and feelings. They are together a discussion of my iden- LaDuke and Storm Tharp. we believe to be true. It’s also inspired by a series of tity, the proud sides and the undocumented sides.” weird school worksheets for grade-school children that Art has taken de Los Angeles throughout the U.S. aca- SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART OPENING RECEPTION 5 – 7 pm, Thursday, January seemed to test not only their ability to read, but their demically, including Pratt Institute and Yale University. 555 Indiana Street, Ashland 20 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM SPORTS & Hot Fun in the WinterOutdoor Time Local Indoor Sports Venues Roundup BY CATHERINE KELLEY Snow and fog may be in the through the winter you can still en- forecast, but you can still chase joy some water fun at Rogue Aquat- the chill away with summertime ics in Medford. Scuba, snorkel and fun at an indoor sports and rec- swim classes are available as well reational facility near you. From as a water fitness program, mix- rock climbing to scuba, the local ing water aerobics with Pilates. If assortment is sunshine to the out- you’re battling winter aches there’s door lover’s soul, so grab a pal or also a back wellness program in the two and make it a date to gear up cozy 86-degree salt pool. at one of these southern Oregon 10 am – 6 pm, Mon – Fri, 10 am – 4 hot spots. pm, Sat. 6022 Crater Lake Avenue, Central Point Grants Pass YMCA: Pickle- Rogue Rock Gym: If bad weath- ball anyone? Yet another alter- er’s got you climbing the walls get native sport, this crossbreed of KNOCKERBALL AT MIKE’S FIELDHOUSE IN KLAMATH FALLS PHOTO COURTESY OF MIKE’S FIELDHOUSE out to Rogue Rock Gym and try ping-pong, tennis and badminton your hand at some rock climbing is available at the Grants Pass Falls, Mike’s Fieldhouse is a state-of-the-art, all- and bouldering. Indoor climbing walls are a fun YMCA. Played on a basketball court, you’ll find it around sports facility offering everything from soc- way to build perseverance, confidence, courage and is less effort than badminton and calls for quick cer and volleyball to archery tag and…knockerball? muscular strength. Take a friend as a belayer or use eye-hand coordination. The facility is over 56,000 Also known as “bubble soccer,” this hot new game one of the facilities autobelays. Bouldering, which square feet of fun family activities including swim- is one of several alternative sports available for is climbing without ropes and harness, is available ming, basketball, soccer and wall climbing. the public to sample during the Winter Fieldhouse on three different structures 10 to 14 feet tall. 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Crater Lake National Park: A given for a breathtaking snowshoeing expe- Hemlock Butte Trail near Three Lakes Sno-Park: Three Lakes Sno-Park rience. But even if you’ve already done it, snowshoeing in provides snowshoe rentals and is bordered by one of the most beautiful places in the world should be a several trails, including Hemlock Butte Trail. yearly activity. Not only are the views gorgeous, snow- The three and a half mile trail represents the shoeing at the park is free and guided by a ranger. Every heart of Oregon perfectly with trees reaching weekend a ranger takes a group on a one to two mile hike, over well-maintained trails; ideal for snowshoe- educating them on the terrain, trees, and wildlife. Make a ing beginners. reservation ahead of time to ensure your spot. Mt. Thielsen Trailhead: This trail offers Diamond Lake: For $10 an hour or $25 for the day you views of Mt. Thielsen throughout. The Mt. and your family can enjoy the snowy splendors Diamond Thielsen Wilderness spans over 54,000 acres Lake enjoys every winter. Rental purchases are made and is home to volcanic activity and several at Diamond Lake Resort and the trails are abundant meadows. This trail is for more experienced throughout the area. Seven miles of trails are groomed snowshoers and offers a generous workout for throughout the winter for snowshoeing and cross country skiing, and the re- those willing to take it on. The trail takes snowshoers above the tree line to sort also offers snowmobiles for rent. lookout over spectacular views of the wilderness. JANUARY 18- JANUARY 31, 2018 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 21 WELLNESS My Dream of Ideal Health If I Could Change One Thing … BY DR. DEBORAH GORDON

… about your life, I would like to make sure that you are getting enough sleep. Easier said than done, let’s talk about it. After Christmas I thoroughly enjoyed a week away (Whidbey Island in the winter is rainy but so sweet!) and a great book at the same time: Why We Sleep by Mat- thew Walker, Ph.D. Even if you’re not a science buff, I would expect most people to enjoy this thor- oughly readable book. I hope that this column will inspire you either to get enough sleep (job done!) or to read the book (after which you will certainly get enough sleep.) I think we can all agree that our brain holds a key position of responsibility for absolutely ev- erything we do, consciously and DR. DEBORAH GORDON unconsciously. Whether you’re thinking of yourself, your loved body just needs a little help with (tryp- one, or others in your family: wouldn’t tophan, melatonin, and a few others.) you love to optimize the brain’s ability The lifestyle measures sound superfi- to think, to be rational and creative, cial, but I guarantee you they are pro- sensitive and fair, to make long-term found. Let’s just do a few. plans and stick to them, to perform in First stick to a sleep schedule cast athletic or creative endeavors? Step in stone. Get up at absolutely the same number one: get enough sleep. time every day. Every day. Go to bed at Before you think you’re getting the same hour at least six days a week: enough, you probably aren’t. The World if you’re up late one night, don’t change Health Organization has declared an your morning wake-up time. Allow epidemic of sleep loss throughout the yourself a brief nap the next day, but modern world. Not enough sleep can not sleeping in. kill (you can go without food for longer Secondly, know that any of the fol- than you can go without sleep, you can lowing can wreck your sleep: alcohol, only survive for so long as those driv- caffeine, and nicotine; big meals and ing near you have had enough.) Drowsy cups of tea in the evening. Exercise, but driving is more dangerous (sudden finish a good 3-4 hours before bedtime. episodes of complete sleep) than drunk Get up from your nap by 3 pm. Sched- driving (slowed reaction time)! Every ule a bath into your evening. chronic disease risk is increased in Manage your light exposure: keep those who don’t sleep “enough.” your bedroom cool, dark, and free of All adult humans need seven to nine electronics. Get as much natural sun- hours of time in bed, to get about eight light in the morning as you can man- hours of sleep a night. More in child- age. hood and adolescence, but think eight Turn off that mobile device—and that hours as a solid goal. Those eight hours computer—an hour or two before bed, should be good quality, with an intro of likewise with the TV. Settle in with a deep and out-of-awareness sleep, the calm book in a dimly lit room. second half might cycling in and out of And if you’re a teenager or a parent deep sleep, with some dream periods of a teenager, petition your school for thrown in. Tossing and turning do not a later start time. Even at the expense count as sleep! of shorter hours for curriculum, we’d Population studies in our modern have healthier, smarter, and happier world suggest most of the sleep lack teens if school started at 9 am. And do comes from our busy lives: we just us all a favor: if you find yourself sleepy don’t leave ourselves enough time to at the wheel (who hasn’t?), pull off, take sleep. Please change that. a 20 minute nap, then take another 15- If you give yourself the time, but 20 minutes to wake up, walk around, can’t get the sleep you want, avoid any and see if you’re fit to drive again. unnatural substance (anti-histamines, The only bad part about you all sleep- alcohol, sleeping pills) but opt for life- ing more is that it completely destroys style measures and substances that the my job security! 22 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

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Imagine being happiness. I’d try to talk you out of continuing your able to learn valuable lessons and make crucial association with anyone or anything that’s no transitions without the prod of woe and gloom. damn good for you. In conclusion, I’d be thorough Imagine being able to say, as musician P.J. Harvey as I worked to get you unlocked, debugged, and LOCAL PRODUCER said about herself, “When I’m contented, I’m more retooled. open to receiving inspiration. I’m most creative Grown by Benson Elvis, when I feel safe and happy.” VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “It takes an processed by Willamette extraordinary person to carry themselves as if Valley Alchemy - Applegate PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Kalevala they do not live in hell,” says writer D. Bunyavong. is a 19th-century book of poetry that conveys the In accordance with the astrological omens, I Valley, OR / Eugene, OR important mythology and folklore of the Finnish nominate you Virgos to fit that description in people. It was a wellspring of inspiration for English the coming weeks. You are, in my estimation, as writer J. R. R. Tolkien as he composed his epic far away from hell as you’ve been in a long time. fantasy novel The Lord of the Rings. To enhance If anyone can seduce, coax, or compel heaven to “It is no secret in the cannabis industry that Benson Elvis brings noth - his ability to steal ideas from The Kalevala, Tolkien come all the way down to earth for a while, it’s even studied the Finnish language. He said it was you. Here’s a good way to get the party started: ing but heat to the market. And when you provide the brilliant minds at like “entering a complete wine-cellar filled with Gaze into the mirror until you spy the eternal part Willamette Valley Alchemy the very best flower, they provide the very bottles of an amazing wine of a kind and flavor of yourself. best oil. These Orange Fire Diamonds are never tasted before.” According to my reading of nothing short of incredible. The moment the astrological omens, Pisces, in 2018 you will have the potential of discovering a source that’s as LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In accordance you inhale, an entire coating of orange rich for you as Finnish and The Kalevala were for with the astrological omens, I encourage you to flavor overcomes your mouth. The ef - Tolkien. move the furniture around. If you feel inspired, fects are perfect, it puts me in a happy you might even want to move some of that old and relaxed state, void of body pain. I stuff right out the door and haul it to the dump or ARIES (March 21-April 19): I’m happy to the thrift store. Hopefully, this will get you in the firmly believe collaborations between inform you that life is giving you permission to be mood to launch a sweeping purge of anything else Benson Elvis and WVA should be manda- extra demanding in the coming weeks -- as long as that lowers the morale and élan around the house: tory every harvest, because this is what you’re not petty, brusque, or unreasonable. dusty mementoes, unflattering mirrors, Here are a few examples that will the world needs.” threadbare rugs, chipped dishes, and pass the test: “I demand that you numbing symbols. The time is ripe, join me in getting drunk on the my dear homies, to free your home truth;” “I demand to receive of deadweight. rewards commensurate with my contributions;” “I demand that we collaborate to outsmart and SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. escape the karmic conundrums 21): When he was 16 years old we’ve gotten ourselves mixed and living in New York, Ralph up in.” On the other hand, Aries, Lifshitz changed his name to ultimatums like these are not Ralph Lauren. That was probably an admissible: “I demand treasure and important factor in his success. Would tribute, you fools;” “I demand the right to he have eventually become a famous cheat in order to get my way;” “I demand that the fashion designer worth $5.8 billion dollars if he had river flow backwards.” retained a name with “shitz” in it? The rebranding made it easier for clients and customers to take him seriously. With Ralph’s foresight as your TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Are you inspiration, Scorpio, consider making a change in familiar with the phrase “Open Sesame”? In the yourself that will enhance your ability to get what old folk tale, “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” it’s you want. a magical command that the hero uses to open a blocked cave where treasure is hidden. I invite you to try it out. It just may work to give you entrance SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In 1956, to an off-limits or previously inaccessible place the prolific Spanish poet Juan Ramón Jiménez where you want and need to go. At the very least, was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. The speaking those words will put you in a playful, award committee praised his “high spirit and experimental frame of mind as you contemplate artistic purity.” The honor was based on his last the strategies you could use to gain entrance. And thirteen books, however, and not on his first two. that alone may provide just the leverage you need. Waterlilies and Souls of Violet were works he wrote while young and still ripening. As he aged, he grew so embarrassed by their sentimentality that he GEMINI (May 21-June 20): While thumping ultimately tried to track down and eradicate every around the Internet, I came across pointed counsel copy. I bring this to your attention, Sagittarius, from an anonymous source. “Don’t enter into a because I think it’s a favorable time for you to long-term connection with someone until you’ve purge or renounce or atone for anything from your seen them stuck in traffic,” it declared. “Don’t past that you no longer want to be defined by. get too deeply involved with them until you’ve witnessed them drunk, waiting for food in a restaurant for entirely too long, or searching for CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Three their phone or car keys in a panic. Before you say centuries ago, Capricorn genius Isaac Newton yes to a deeper bond, make sure you see them formulated principles that have ever since been angry, stressed, or scared.” I recommend that you fundamental to scientists’ understanding of take this advice in the coming weeks. It’ll be a good the physical universe. He was also a pioneer in time to deepen your commitment to people who mathematics, optics, and astronomy. And yet he express their challenging emotions in non-abusive, also expended huge amounts of time and energy non-psychotic ways. on the fruitless attempt to employ alchemy to transform base metals into solid gold. Those efforts may have been interesting to him, but they CANCER (June 21-July 22): My high yielded no lasting benefits. You Capricorns face a school history teacher Marjorie Margolies is comparable split. In 2018, you could bless us with now Chelsea Clinton’s mother-in law. She shares extraordinary gifts or else you could get consumed two grandchildren with Hillary Clinton. Is that in projects that aren’t the most productive use of something I should brag about? Does it add to your energy. The coming weeks may be crucial in my cachet or my happiness? Will it influence you determining which way you’ll go. to love me more? No, nah, and nope. In the big scheme of things, it’s mildly interesting but utterly irrelevant. The coming weeks will be a good time for Cancerians like you and me to renounce any desire HOMEWORK: we might have to capitalize on fake ego points like I’ve gathered all of the long-term, this. We Crabs should be honing our identity and big-picture horoscopes I wrote for you: self-image so they’re free of superficial measures http://bit.ly/YourGloriousStory2018 of worth. What’s authentically valuable about you? 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