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RE: OUR MUSIC EDITOR freedom and that I do not want cops or laws involved with our lives, but There is a LOT of music he isn’t fond of and likes to describe in rude instead seek unmediated authentic relationships based on real dynam- comments, which is why I don’t bother to read his columns. Rather than ics, instead of rhetoric and politics. I also made it absolutely clear that “Music Editor” perhaps he should be retitled “Only Specific Kinds of I am not PC, I am skeptical of the progressive agenda (again, we’ll talk Music Editor.” about that later), I am not into censorship, and I am no friend of Tipper -Maureen Soar Gore, but, that I did find the band pretty messed-up and gross and that they were sure to bring out the local neo-Nazi scum, as well as inciting an anti-fascist response, and therefore, probably a dangerous disaster in RE.: THE MENTORS the making. I tried over and over to express these points, yet all I got I recently learned that Johnny B’s Rockin’ Diner in Medford is sched- was hostility and their misrepresentation of me, lumping everyone into uled to have The Mentors play on Thursday, September 7 (although they the same category (“Leftist sheep”), dismissing any concerns, and “dude” will have hopefully cancelled this show by the time you read this). The repeating soundbites he no doubt learned from years of listening to the Mentors are a long-running shock band who have used the disgusting Rush Limbaugh Show. Johnny dramatically fluctuated between mock- title of “Rape Rock” to describe their music. The flyer for their current ingly apologizing and open hostility, complaining that nobody came to tour has three masked executioners (and a little too similar looking to his venue anyway, that “this valley and town sucks, and fuck them all”. KKK boneheads) with guitars on their back and a gun to the head of a He assured me that he is working with the cops to protect his venue, to naked woman bent over in front of them. Their tour is titled the “Anti- allow the band to play, and to bust the Antifa people, and that he and the Antifa Tour.” For those unfamiliar with Antifa, it is an anti-racist and venue “are gonna go out in a bang”. He absurdly suggested that if I really anti-fascist group fighting against the rising repulsive neo-Nazi white cared about this venue, I’d be there to defend it the night of the show. supremacist movement and any simple double-negative understanding Well Johnny, you made this mess, it’ll be yours to clean up, I just hope its of “anti-anti-fascist” would clearly make The Mentors pro-fascist, or just a mess, and nothing worse. Realizing that their minds were already that is at least the implication they seem to want to portray. This doesn’t made up about the show, the band, and anyone who would have a problem even begin to reveal The Mentors questionable history, offensive body of with it, along with their ignorant need to put me in a box, I found myself work, and messed-up agenda….which we are continually assured by their getting more and more angry, until I finally left before things escalated. apologists to be all just a decades-running big joke. Having a bit of trou- It is absolutely clear to me that Johnny B’s is no longer a venue which ble laughing? Me too, and I got a pretty twisted sense of humor. Well, the should be supported by our community, and that Johnny is on a kamikaze other night I found myself in Medford, so I stopped by Johnny B’s to get mission to go down in flames. OK, fine. Hope he can handle the heat that their story on the situation, since there was nothing posted on Johnny he’s bringing on himself. I am contacting any bands I know (local and B’s website about the show and news of the band coming seemed uncer- touring) that might consider playing Johnny B’s to explain the situation. tain, mostly decimated word-of-mouth, through specific social media, Again, I am not uptight, easily offended, or into censorship (but, I also and on the band’s website….only Mentors fans and their critics seemed don’t accept convoluted ideas like “free speech”, because that concept to be in the know. I walked in to find an empty bar with four men sitting and laws surrounding it are granted by an authority I reject, known as at a booth, one I recognized as Johnny, another a respected local musi- government…I believe people should say and do as they please and deal cian (who was mostly quiet and later sincerely apologized and denounced with the consequences which arise, including community backlash). And, The Mentors), another I have seen doing the door there (who only briefly even if people are wrong about The Mentors (which I seriously doubt), it chimed in to support Johnny with a grunt or two), and one I have never is obvious to me that Johnny B’s, at this point, is a safe space for scum- seen before (I’ll call him “dude”). I went up to the group and asked if bags (neo-Nazi’s, white supremacists, misogynists, etc.) and that contro- there was music tonight. They said the bar was open and they would versy and desperation are major motivations for Johnny. Do your own be practicing for an upcoming show opening for George Thorogood at research, make up your own mind about The Mentors, but this is more the Britt. I politely asked Johnny if it was true that The Mentors were than just one band with some messed-up songs (there’s plenty of those), playing there next month. At that point, Johnny and dude got extremely it is the larger context that is concerning here, one Johnny seems fine hostile with me. I tried to assure them that I was their friend and sup- exploiting. If you feel motivated by this, let Johnny B’s know what you ported this place, but was concerned that the upcoming event might be think of The Mentors and their support of this atrocious band and the a disaster for a venue that I greatly appreciated and that now, more then scumbags it will bring out of the woodwork and create a safe space for. ever, we might not need The Mentors adding their particularly provok- Goodbye Johnny B’s. ing fuel to the highly flammable tinderbox of our valley. I was told that -Nazel Pickens I didn’t understand The Mentors. Which I agreed. I was also accused of being part of Antifa, which I assured them I was not, and that while I do greatly appreciate Antifa’s steadfast attempts to expose and confront white supremacists and neo-Nazis, I thought their general politics were RE.: A NON-FACT CHECKED ACCUSATION limited and sometimes bordered on there own flavor of authoritarianism Evidently Jackson County’s Board of Commissioners has agreed to pay (another story)…..Anyway, over the next fifteen minutes, I dealt with a Medford Chamber of Commerce (MCC) $1,000 for a reserved table to re- barrage of assumptions, insults, and verbal assaults by Johnny and dude, ceive a “Spirit of Enterprise Award” during MCC’s September 14th event all for wanting to know the story and suggesting that maybe they recon- at The Commons. sider hosting the show for the sake of the venue and the hostilities that “They award this award to governments who (sic.) function like busi- it might spark in our community. 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compensation has now exceeded $432K per year, slightly higher than last and environmental health, or not? fiscal year’s $411K-plus compensation package. This is a question our federal representatives face. The Trump Admin- Anyone who’s taken an economics class knows that Business is in busi- istration and Republicans in DC are promoting the pro-Pollution alterna- ness to, first and foremost, make a profit, yet our elected commission- tive. ers favor sucking up to the local Chamber, using our taxpayer money–but Trumps’ 2018 budget proposes cutting EPA funding by 30% and staff by why? For a trophy-reminder of the Budget Committee’s ‘profitable’ sub- 20%. It also proposes compromising the air we breathe and the water we sidies for local businesses that would not otherwise be viable? In a true drink by cutting 50 programs that protect these essential resources. Capitalist economy, this comingling makes no sense. Meanwhile, the GOP-controlled Congress plans to adjust EPA policy Coming from Administrative staff, the recommended expense to con- such that regulations become the cheapest for corporations rather than tinue supporting public-private partnerships does not square up with a the best for protecting public and environmental health. They also plan to true economy (one that excludes forced taxation)…so how long can our instruct agencies to prioritize the interests of industry (meaning profits ailing private sector economy survive when comingled funds exist? and greed) over protection of consumers and workers. If you reside in Jackson County and think you’ve never lived under a Amazingly, even now Trump and the Congressional cabal of integrity- fascistic dictatorship, you’re actually soaking in it, thanks to each of your challenged and self-esteem lacking representatives are dedicated to the elected commissioners. destruction of human and environmental health and the promotion of Kevin Goodrich short-term profits and greed. Central Point It’s not clear what Trump and Congressional representatives think they and their families will breath or drink in the future. Paradoxically, or is that merely ‘insanely,’ they seem intent on poisoning their own families - RE.: EPA all for short-term profits. Should the EPA become the Environmental Pollution Agency or remain Trisha Vigil, Medford the Environmental Protection Agency? Do we really care about human

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cial drones are more tightly reg- erator’s license, but it hasn’t been part of ODF’s ulated: vehicles up to 55 pounds firefighting operation. According to Melissa can operate only in the daytime Cano, spokesperson for the ODF, before UAVs and at speeds less than 100 mph. can become a part of their arsenal “we will need They must fly under 400 feet a policy fine-tuning how air operations coordi- and not within 400 feet of tow- nates with drones.” She told the Messenger that ers or tall buildings. Operators ODF is unlikely to deploy drones in the foresee- must maintain a visual line of able future, as there is no budget for develop- sight with the drone and be FAA ing the policy, upgrading current equipment, or certified, among other restric- training pilots. A local district, Applegate Fire tions (see knowbeforeyoufly.org District One, has received a grant to acquire two for more information). Rules for drones, training, and FAA certification, with a government entities are similar goal of deploying the system in early 2018. to commercial restrictions, but The benefits of drones to public safety seem with an option to apply for a public UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES, OR DRONES, SEEN HERE AT A certification with BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT TRAINING, CAN HELP FIRE self-certifications FIGHTERS MAP, MONITOR, AND TRACK WILDFIRES. PHOTO CREDIT: MATT CHRISTENSON, BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, 2017 for pilots and an ability to obtain The future of wilderness firefighting may in- emergency certi- clude unmanned flight, but for the gritty, ridge- fications. by-ridge work of fighting wildfires, this prom- Public safety is one of the most ising tool is still in its fledgling stage. promising areas for drones, es- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known pecially as a tool for search and as drones, are aircraft without human pilots on- rescue and firefighting. The U.S. board. The military applications of these craft Forest Service has used a drone are well known, as seen in the news and in the in its air operations at the mas- flashy movies like Eye in the Sky, conducting sive Chetco Bar fire on the Or- surveillance on our borders or delivering mis- egon coast, operated by certi- siles in far off theaters of war. fied pilots from the Department In recent years, though, the domestic hobby- of Interior. Terry Krasko, of ist market for drones has exploded and prospec- the U.S. Forest Service, told the tive commercial uses of the technology is creat- Messenger, “We did have a rota- ing a gold rush atmosphere. From retailers to ry aircraft doing recon work in delivery companies, from real estate and agri- thick areas of brush out here. It culture to video production and security, com- was quite useful.” mercial applications have made UAVs a growth The Oregon Department of industry. Forestry, Southwest District, Earlier this decade, the young industry stalled which responds to fires on pri- out as it waited for the Federal Aviation Admin- vate, industrial and BLM prop- istration (FAA) to announce rules governing erties in Jackson and Josephine UAVs. Finally, two summers ago, the agency counties, received one small released its highly anticipated order. Under the drone from the state in 2014, pri- new rules, recreational drone flying must fol- marily for testing and allowing a low the FAA’s rules for model aircraft. Commer- UAS FLYER staff member to train for his op- PHOTO CREDIT: USDA

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thurs 31 fri 1 – mon 4 fri 1 & sat 2 fri 1 Chronicles of Oggle Freedom in the Forest Broken Trains Digisaurus PERFORMANCE—Raised in an orphanage MUSIC—Feel free to head out to the forest ART—At first thought, it seems that a MUSIC—Originally from London, Eng - and foster care, young Pakie (short for Pat- of Cave Junction and enjoy food, camping broken train wouldn’t be very useful, land, James Allison has been playing rick) must navigate growing up in Ireland in and most importantly, the music: Step It but multimedia performer Bruce Bayard, piano since the age of six, though he the 60s and 70s, under constant watch by Up N Go, Strings Broken Band, Source of uses them in his audio visual collage, has come a long way from practicing his along with clouds, trees and shadows the Catholic Church. This Irish tale will be All Sorrows, Sit Kitty Sit and more, and scales. Now based out of LA and tour - to create an electronic soundscape with ing his electro pop/rock with bands like spun by Northern Californian Bennett Gale, that’s just on Friday! Starts at 12 pm on a live soundtrack. Bayard also recently Weezer and Crystal Castles, his most re - the only person to have performed the piece Sep 1. 7901 Caves Highway, Cave Junc - presented the film Elegies at AIFF. 8 pm. cent EP is titled “I Don’t Feel Alright.” 8 in the U.S. 1 – 3 pm. Ashland Library, 410 tion. Ages 12 and under free. Project Space, 106 Talent Avenue, Suite pm. The Haul, 121 SW H Street, Grants Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland. Free. 5, Talent. $15. Pass.

sat 2 – mon 4 sat 2 sat 3 wed 6 Labor Day Hydro- Landon Wordswell DOVE Fest Wine and plane Race and Mostafa MUSIC—The Newsboys have been rocking Wildflowers Hike RACE—All they really are is a loud motor and MUSIC—Eugene based Landon Word- their genre since 1985, with a few changes HIKE—What could be better than a lovely in the lineup, though they all seemed to some plywood, so racing them takes some swell will take up the mic with Mostafa afternoon hike to Grouse Gap on Mt. Ash- work out well, as they are currently led by serious guts. Hydroplanes take center stage from Bellingham, Washington for this land? Going with NPSO and Adopt a Botani- at Grants Pass’ annual Boatnik Celebration show. Both artists speak their hip hop former dc Talk member Michael Tait. Also cal Area and sipping some wine along the every Memorial Day weekend, and now they from the heart, to pleasant beats with part of this concert is former Newsboys are racing the Rogue for Labor Day too – four sing-song backups. They are headed front man Peter Furler, and Ryan Steven - way. Wildflowers come included along the race legs from Griffin Park to Baker Park. Flag through the Rogue Valley after perform - son. 5 pm. Outdoor Amphitheater at the hike; bring your own wine. Meet at KS Wild drops at noon. Griffin County Park, 100 Grif- ing in Utah. 9 pm. Brickroom, 35 N Main Expo, 1 S. Peninger Road, Central Point. at 3 pm to carpool, return by 7 pm. KS Wild, fin Road, Grants Pass. Street, Ashland. $5. $25 – $125. 993 Siskiyou Blvd. #1, Ashland.

sat 9 – sun 10 sat 9 sat 9 wed 13 Lake of the Woods Tri King of the Rogue Open: An Adoption Turkuaz Sport Weekend RACE—The Class IV Powerhouse Rapid Story MUSIC—What they don’t have in funk, RACE—The Lake of the Woods isn’t just in Gold Hill patiently waits for this year’s SIGNING—Open: An Adoption Story in Three they make up for in colorful outfits, but for lounging. It is time to ring in the fall King and Queen of the Rogue to be named. Voices is written by local author Alaina O’Connell, they have both in spades. As evidenced season with a full swim/bike/run triathlon! Whether in hard kayaks, inflatable kay - and tells the powerful story that she experienced by their new album, “Digitonium,” a vi - Or, a sprint triathlon, duathlon, just run or aks, on SUPs or in a four-person raft, this as the adopting parent, and how it became so ral video that has had two million views, just swim may call some into action. Or, if run is just begging to be conquered. Pro - much more as she developed a relationship with and providing music at New York Knicks summer persists, paddle and motor boat ceeds will go towards the creation of the the birth mother. Her daughter weighs in in the games, this Brooklyn group is just getting rentals are available. Lake of the Woods, Gold Hill Whitewater Park. 10 am – 5 pm. final chapter with the impact on the child. 2 pm. warmed up. 7:30 pm. Historic Ashland Ar- 950 Harriman Route, Lake of the Woods. Gold Hill. Barnes and Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford. mory, 208 Oak Street, Ashland. $20 – $25. 12 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM LIVE MUSICand Nightlife CAVE JUNCTION of Gypsy Soul at Grizzly Peak Winery, with [P] FREEDOM IN THE FOREST special musical guest appearances! 7 to 9 pm. - 5th annual Freedom in the Forest, Concert only $25, doors at 7 pm ($40 with 7901 Caves Highway. Live music, meet & greet plus appetizers, doors at 6 pm). vendors, food, Electric Forest, kids TIM CHURCH - Saturdays at Standing Stone village, camping, Freedom Lounge! Brewing Company - 5:30 pm. ROD PETRONE - Belle Fiore Winery - 6 to 8 EAGLE POINT pm. KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Fridays KEN HART - Callahan’s Mountain Lodge - 6 to at Pizza Schmizza - Starts at 8:30 9 pm. pm - Minors allowed to stay and JESSICA FICHOT - OSF Green Show - 6:45 sing until 10 pm. pm - Free. GRANTS PASS THE SKY SYSTEM - Music in the Casbah zone LADY AND THE TRAMP - Friday at the Jackson Wellsprings - $10 suggested night music at Schmidt Family donation. Vineyards - 5 to 8 pm. KARAOKE WITH QUEEN BRE - The Wild [P] DIGISAURUS - The Haul - 8 Goose - 8:30 pm. pm. LANDON WORDSWELL & MOSTAFA - Hip- BRIAN RISLING & AIRTIGHT ALIBI Hop at Brickroom - 9 pm to 2 am - $5 cover, 21 - The Whammy Bar - 9 pm. and over. FRANKIE HERNANDEZ BAND - DANCING QUEENS - Out Of This World - The Cedarwood Saloon - 9 pm to Monthly LGBTQI+ Dance Party at The Vinyl 1 am. Club. Hostess is Debbie Dale. Guest Queen is HOLUS BOLUS AND Natasha Blackwell. 9 pm to 2 am. $5. “Drag SEPTEMBER 1, JOHNNY B’S HOSTS TGTG ICONOPLASTY - “Holus Bolus is shows on the hour all night...unless Agents one person, multi-instrumentalist Mulder and Scully ruin our evil plans!! **If you THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, MEDFORD Tom Boylan. Referred to as the don’t understand that X-Files reference, we still 2017 DAVID OUELLETTE - Thursday mornings at ‘One-Man-Psychedelic-Acousti-loop’ artist. love you.” Limestone Coffee - 9:30 am. Iconoplasty is live-looped electro-wizardry. Like DJ SYLVAH SOL - Old School Hip Hop and ASHLAND MATT BROWN - Pear Blossom Park at The a DJ without the D. Your new favorite band. Neo-Trap on Saturdays at Granite Taphouse - 10 JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Mountain Lodge - 6 Commons - 7 to 9 pm. It’s not a one-piece; it’s a unitard.” The Sound pm. to 9 pm. REAGAN YOUTH - Johnny B’s - 9 pm. Lounge - 9 pm to midnight - Free admission. CAVE JUNCTION JOE COHOON TRIO - Belle Fiore Winery - 6 SIT KITTY SIT / HAYWOOD MACABRE / JACKSONVILLE FREEDOM IN THE FOREST - 5th annual to 8 pm. THE COFFINS - The Bamboo Room at King UR MOM - South Stage Cellars - 6 to 8 pm. Freedom in the Forest, 7901 Caves Highway. JESSICA FICHOT - French Chanson, Wah’s - 9:45 pm. SETH HANSSON - Music in the Biergarten at Shanghai Jazz and International Folk. This CENTRAL POINT DJ JIM - 80’s, Alternative and Dance Night - Frau Kemmling Schoolhaus Brewhaus - 7 to 9 is their first season at the OSF Green Show - LUMINA WITH LYNNE REARDON - Music Thursdays at Howiee’s On Front - 9 pm until pm. 6:45 pm - Free. every Saturday & Sunday, May - September at close - No cover. CHARLES GUY & SONIDO ALEGRE - Bella THE BFA READINGS - Enjoy past and Caprice Vineyards - 2 to 5 pm. KARAOKE UNDER THE STARS - Hosted by Union Restaurant & Saloon - 8 pm. present SOU students’ reading of original Breezy at The Bohemian Club - 9:30 pm. GRANTS PASS poetry, prose, fiction and other works of MEDFORD THE FRET DRIFTERS - Troon Winery - 6 to creative writing - 7 to 9 pm - No cover, WHITE CITY LIVE MUSIC - Happy Hour at Lark’s Restaurant 9 pm - $10 general public, $5 members. Kid- minors welcome - Show up early for sign- JON GALFANO - Kriselle Cellars - 5 to 7 pm - - 4:30 to 6 pm. friendly. Bring chairs & blankets. Dogs on ups - Sponsored by Craig Wright, second No cover charge. JEFF KLOETZEL - Dancin Vineyards - 5:30 to leashes ok. and last Thursdays monthly - Caldera Tap 7:30 pm. WILLIAMS FRANKIE HERNANDEZ BAND - The House. 221 FLY - RoxyAnn Winery - 6:30 to 8:30 pm. OPEN MIC - Thursdays at Cocina 7 - 7 to Cedarwood Saloon - 9 pm to 1 am. FRANKIE HERNANDEZ - The Wild Goose ARMED FOR APOCALYPSE / PROCLAIMER 10 pm. REFRESH - DJ Touch, Joe-E, and Simon Surreal - 8 pm. / CATHEDRAL HILLS / LIZARD KINGDOM - at The Sound Lounge - 9:30 pm to 12:30 am - DART TOURNAMENT - The Black Sheep The Bamboo Room at King Wah’s - Show starts FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Free. Pub & Restaurant - 7:30 pm - $5 cover. at 7 pm, $3 cover until 9 pm, all ages until 10 OPEN MIC - Artistry Bloom Thursdays at ASHLAND pm. JACKSONVILLE FIRST FRIDAY SILENT DISCO - Silent Granite Taphouse. Sign up for open mic and TGTG - Positive Energy World Tour. Latest BRIAN RISLING - Apple Outlaw Tasting Room Disco in the Park returns, and they’ve enter the Granite’s monthly contest, Artistry album “Become The Tidal Wave” represents - 1:30 to 4 pm. doubled the number to available headsets Bloom, where an artist will be featured as freedom. “Put distractions to the side and JEFF KLOETZEL - South Stage Cellars - 6 to 8 (now 200)! It’s all ages and family- a paid performer! 9 pm, hosted by local follow your dreams. Our dream is to travel the pm - $10 dinner by Pomodori’s. friendly. A portion of the proceeds will author, Sphera Sol Cloudancer. world and spread positivity, not ‘make it big in DAUGHTRY - Daughtry has sold over benefit the Heartisan Foundation and TRIVIA NIGHT - Hosted by Miriam Lanning, the industry.’ If you have a passion, make sure 8.2 million albums and 16 million singles Heartisan Youth Center. $5 donation. 5 Thursdays at Smithfields Pub & Pies - 8 to you set time for it. Much love!” - Johnny B’s - 9 worldwide. Britt Festival. 7:30 pm. Gates to 11 pm. 10 pm. pm to 1 am. 6 pm. Res. $67, Lawn $44, Child Lawn $34. JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. LIVE MUSIC - Live music every Friday & Guest Artist is Elvis Monroe. Pre-concert GRANTS PASS NOT TOO SHABBY - Belle Fiore Winery - Saturday at Pier 21 - 9 pm to 1 am. music at 6 pm by Alphalux. DARBY DOLL’S BURLESQUE BINGO - The 6 to 8 pm. CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: CHARLES GUY & SONIDO ALEGRE - Bella theme is “80’s Neon Glow” - The Sound Lounge RICK MILLWARD - Pop, rock and folk - Spencer James - Opener: Chase Brockett - Union Restaurant & Saloon - 8 pm. - 7 to 9 pm - $5. Enoteca - 6 to 8 pm. Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at 9 KARAOKE NIGHT - Thursdays at The THE ROGUE SUSPECTS - Grizzly Peak MEDFORD pm - $10 cover. Whammy Bar - 8 pm. Winery. Show at 6:30 pm. $6 admission. BACK PATIO BBQ - Music by DJ Dysfunktion KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern - Every Saturday at Grape Street Bar and Grill JACKSONVILLE Food trucks on site at 5:30 pm. Blankets (and Barkley’s Bar in Phoenix) - 9 pm. - 12 to 4 pm. THE HOUSE THAT MUSIC BUILT - Habitat and chairs welcome, no pets. SELMA IDEATEAM - Howiee’s on Front - 9 pm to 1 for Humanity presents a benefit concert in DAVID SCOGGIN - The Wild Goose - 6 pm THE HERBAL CREW - 2 rooms of music at The am. the Britt Performance Garden, featuring well- - Karaoke with Will at 8:30 pm. Smoking Duck - Music at 9 pm - $7 adv, $10 at CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: known local bands and special guest performer, THE DREGGS - Original music from the the door, 21 and over. Spencer James - Opener: Chase Brockett - Bill Hahey. Bill is the future homeowner of house band of OSF’s Timon Of Athens. Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at Habit House #63 and will be performing with This is their first season at the OSF Green TALENT 9 pm - $10 cover. band, Milestone In-Review. 100% of the Show - 6:45 pm - Free. CIERA COX - Eclectic Pop - Talent Evening LIVE MUSIC - Live music every Friday & proceeds from this concert will go to the cost OPEN MIC - Artistry Bloom Thursday at Market - 6 to 8 pm - Food Trucks, weather Saturday at Pier 21 - 9 pm to 1 am. of construction for Bill’s home. 6 to 9 pm. $30 Granite Taphouse, hosted by local author, permitting. KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern per person. Sphera Sol Cloudancer. Sign up for open (and Barkley’s Bar in Phoenix) - 9 pm. TC AND THE REACTIONS - Red Lily Vineyards mic and be entered into monthly contest, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 DIVINE DIRT / CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING - 6 to 8 pm. Artistry Bloom, in which an artist will be ASHLAND / SOMETHING ON THE WING - The Bamboo PHILLIP REED - Bella Union Restaurant & featured as a paid performer at Granite. 9 POLSON, HIRSH & MILLER - Jazz trio at La Room at King Wah’s - 7 to 10 pm - All ages Saloon - 8 pm. pm. THE BROTHERS REED / REDWOOD Baguette Music Cafe - 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. show featuring all local bands - $5 cover. KERBY SON - Full band at Brickroom - 9 pm to GITANO DEL NORTE - Weisinger Family DJ CHUCK - Every Saturday night at The Edge OPEN MIC - Thursdays at The G Spot Fine Bar midnight - $10 at the door. Winery - 2 to 5 pm. Nightclub & Patio - 10 pm. & Grill - 7 pm. GYPSY SOUL - 20 year anniversary celebration AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 13 LIVE MUSICand Nightlife ROGUE RIVER JACKSONVILLE from you...and so would our audiences.” First PHOENIX AND FOUR DIRECTIONS - “An JIM LESHER & THE WESTERN EXPRESS THE BROTHERS REED - Sunday afternoon United Methodist Church, 175 N Main St. 6:30 intimate, multicultural, genre-melding musical - Classic Rock - Live music every Saturday music series at Valley View Winery, May pm (and also on Sept 12). expression of love and gratefulness.” This is night at Homestead Pub - 9 pm to 1 am - through September - 2 to 5 pm - No cover, all TANGO ORANGE MINI-WORKSHOP - their fifth season at the OSF Green Show - No cover. ages. Ashland Community Center / Pioneer Hall. 6:45 pm - Free. Class will start at 6:30 pm, an hour earlier than OPEN MIKE - Theme: “Songs About Work & MEDFORD SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 the usual Tuesday Practica (8 pm). Normal Working,” hosted by Gene Burnett at The Wild OPEN MIC - Hosted by Robbie DaCosta at pricing for the Practica with donations to the Goose. “Any song or poem, original or cover, ASHLAND Jefferson Spirits - 7 to 10 pm. teachers. that mentions or is about work or working in BOB RAWLINGS & ALAN BERMAN TRIO - KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Karaoke at the Pit MICHAL PALZEWICZ - A melodic journey any way is good to go.” - Free Pool from 6 pm to Belle Fiore Winery - 12 to 2 pm. Stop Tavern - 9 pm. through the sounds of cello, viola da gamba and midnight on Wednesdays. CELTIC MUSIC SESSION - Black Sheep Pub violin. This is his first season as a solo artist at & Restaurant - 2 pm. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 GRANTS PASS the OSF Green Show - 6:45 pm - Free. BETH AND CRAIG MARTIN - Weisinger OPEN MIC - Hosted by Ambur Rose at The TRIVIA NIGHT - Louie’s Restaurant - 7 pm - Family Winery - 2 to 5 pm. Labor Day Sound Lounge - 8 to 11 pm - Free. Free to play, plus prizes! CRAIG WRIGHT BAND - Belle Fiore Winery ASHLAND KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Wednesdays at THROWN OUT BONES - “Old fashion rock, - 5 to 7 pm. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. Stitches Bar & Grill - 9 pm. folk, funk, junk, and jams brought to you by KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. PAUL SCHMELING TRIO - Jazz - Martino’s multi multi-instrumentalists ready to get you JACKSONVILLE THE CORNER BOYS - Oberon’s - 6 to 9 pm. Restaurant - 7 pm. moving!” Oberon’s - 9 to 11 pm. MARSHALL STACK - Wine ‘n Dine at South CEDRIC AND THE 7 AGES - “Soul on the OPEN MIC - Oberon’s Tavern - Sign up at 8:30 KARAOKE - Hosted by Legendary-Oke at Stage Cellars. Music 6 to 8 pm - $3 to $4 cover. Rocks with a Bluesy aftertaste.” This is pm, music and more at 9 pm to 11 - No cover. Smithfields Pub & Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. $10 dinner from C Street Bistro. their fourth season at the OSF Green Show ROBBIE DACOSTA & FRIENDS - Mondays at JOHN UNDERWOOD - O’Ryan’s Irish Pub - 10 MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD - Britt - 6:45 pm - Free. Smithfields Pub & Pies - 8 to 11 pm. pm to midnight. John Underwood is a multi- Festival, 7 pm. Gates at 6 pm. Res. $52, JIM QUINBY - 6-8 pm, plus Little Thom’s CAVE JUNCTION instrumentalist solo artist from Reno, NV with Lawn $41, Child Lawn $31. Guest artist is Open Mic with Dave Hampton at 8-11 pm - [P] FREEDOM IN THE FOREST - 5th annual an unusual loop setup that includes banjo, Trevor Green. Pre-concert music at 6 pm by The Wild Goose. Freedom in the Forest, 7901 Caves Highway. accordion, acoustic guitar, trumpet, trombone, The Rogue Underground. CAVE JUNCTION MEDFORD glockenspiel, bass, and an acoustic style drum MEDFORD FREEDOM IN THE FOREST - 5th annual INDUSTRY NIGHT - Jefferson Spirits - Happy setup, including washboard, cajon and cymbals. LIVE MUSIC - Happy Hour at Lark’s Restaurant Freedom in the Forest, 7901 Caves Hour every night 4 to 6 pm, 20% for all Service Free show. - 4:30 to 6 pm. Highway. Industry employees on Mondays! CENTRAL POINT SIDE DOOR STRING BAND - Osmo’s Alehouse CENTRAL POINT PAUL TURNIPSEED - Jazz every Monday at KARAOKE - Tuesdays at the Corner Club - 9 - 7 to 9 pm. LIVE MUSIC - Music every Saturday & Lark’s Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Howiee’s On Front - 7 to 10 Sunday, May - September at Caprice TRIVIA NIGHT - “Geeks Who Drink” Pub Trivia pm - No cover. JACKSONVILLE Vineyards - 2 to 5 pm. at ‘BricktownE’ Brewing Company - 7 pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Portal Brewing Company - OPEN JAM - Hosted by T.J. Elton, Tuesdays at [P] DOVE FEST - Newsboys, Peter Furler, TRIVIA NIGHT - 4 Daughters Irish Pub - 7:30 pm. 7:30 pm. the J’ville Tavern - 7 pm - No cover. and Ryan Stevenson at the 3rd annual Dove OPEN JAM NIGHT - Pier 21 Tavern - 8 pm to TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Fest is back at the Amphitheater at The WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 midnight. Expo - 5 pm to 10:30 pm - Kid-friendly. ASHLAND PHOENIX Visit DoveFestMedford.com. ASHLAND KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. OPEN MIC - Hosted by Taurie Michele at The KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. GOLD HILL AUDITION FOR SISKIYOU SINGERS - If you Phoenix Clubhouse - 7 to 10 pm - Free, all ages, THE BROTHERS REED - Belle Fiore Winery - 6 TC AND THE REACTIONS - Music on Sundays until have basic music sight-reading skills and enjoy all talents. to 8 pm. September 10 at Del Rio Vineyards - 3 to 5 pm. singing, Siskiyou Singers would love to hear

SEPTEMBER 6, BRITT FESTIVAL HOSTS MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD 14 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM LIVE MUSICand Nightlife Daniel Jokelson, Mexican-American comedian and actor, who Winery - 6 to 8 pm. Paula Sohl, Adam was featured on the 2007 ALMA Awards. He JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. Kukuk, Val Rogers, was born in Acapulco, Mexico, where he lived VERSA-STYLE DANCE COMPANY - An and Megan until his family moved to Texas in the United evening of vibrant, energetic, family fun Danforth. Hosted States where he lived from the age of two to hip-hop dance! This is their third season at by Josh Blaine of twenty-two. He lived in Kentucky for seven the OSF Green Show - 6:45 pm - Free. Finding Our Voice, years. Reymundo is married and has two EAGLE POINT Mark Yaconelli children, a boy and a girl. Britt Festival. Show THE FRET DRIFTERS - Agate Ridge of The Hearth, starts at 8 pm. Gates open at 6 pm. Pre- Vineyard - 6 to 9 pm - General admission and sponsored concert music by Hog Wild, 6 pm. Concert is $8, Wine Club admission $5. by Rogue World Sold Out. KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Fridays at Pizza Music. Ashland SETH HANSSON - Bella Union Restaurant & Schmizza - Starts at 8:30 pm - Minors UCC Church, Saloon - 8 pm. allowed to stay and sing until 10 pm. 717 Siskiyou KERBY Blvd. 7 pm. Free GRANTS PASS OPEN MIC - Thursdays at The G Spot Fine Bar admission. All are T.J. ELTON - Schmidt Family Vineyards - 5 & Grill - 7 pm. welcome! to 8 pm. DART MEDFORD DAWNA CROCKER, BRANDON DANNALS, TOURNAMENT - DAVID OUELLETTE - Limestone Coffee - 9:30 MADDY JOY - Singer/songwriters at The The Black Sheep, am. Sound Lounge - 9:30 pm to 12:30 am - Free 7:30 pm, $5. SHAE CELINE & DON HARRISS - Dancin admission. TRIVIA NIGHT Vineyards - 5:30 to 7:30 pm. JACKSONVILLE BLUE LIGHTNING - Pear Blossom Park at The - Thursdays at SON RAVELLO - South Stage Cellars. Commons in downtown Medford - 7 to 8:30 Smithfields Pub Music 6 to 8 pm. pm. & Pies, hosted by STEPHEN STILLS & JUDY COLLINS - Britt NEW ARKANSAS - Osmo’s Alehouse - 7 to 9 Miriam Lanning - 8 Festival - 7:30 pm. Gates at 6 pm. Res pm. to 10 pm. $65, Lawn $39, Child Lawn $29. Guest LADIES NIGHT - Thirsty Thursdays at Grape CENTRAL Artist is Kenny White (Album: Long List Street Bar & Grill - Music by Dysfunktion starts of Priors). Pre-concert music by Hannah POINT at 7 pm. Cooper begins in the Performance Garden KRANK IT UP DJ JIM - 80’s, Alternative and Dance Night - at 6 pm. KARAOKE - Pizza Thursdays at Howiee’s On Front - 9 pm until PETE HERZOG & SNAKEFAT - Bella Union Schmizza - 9 pm. close - No cover. Restaurant & Saloon - 8 pm. KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - The Bohemian Club GRANTS PASS REWIND - Classic Rock - J’Ville Tavern - 9 - 9 pm. ECSTATIC pm to midnight. KUNG FU VAMPIRE AND LOCK SMITH - DANCE - Featuring Openers: Father of Doom / Raven Nautikal - MEDFORD DJ Kenobi at The Bamboo Room at King Wah’s - 9 pm - $20 LIVE MUSIC - Happy Hour at Lark’s RON WHITE IS AT THE BRITT ON SEPTEMBER 7 - Candela Dance presale, $25 at the door. $40 VIP. Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. SOLD OUT SHOW Studio. 7:30 to KARAOKE UNDER THE STARS - Hosted by JEFF K AND THE OVERTONES - RoxyAnn 9:30 pm. $10. Breezy at The Bohemian Club - 9:30 pm. Winery - 6:30 to 8:30 pm. “Ecstatic dance is a form of conscious dance, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 ALLISON SCULL & VICTOR MARTIN - or movement meditation. Free your spirit WHITE CITY Dancin Vineyards - 5:30 to 7:30 pm. ASHLAND and dance!” No experience required, all are RICK MILLWARD - Kriselle Cellars - 5 to 7 pm. DAVID PINSKY & PHIL NEWTON - Blues JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. welcome. WILLIAMS at Morrton’s Pizza & Pub - 8 to 10 pm - No DAVID PINSKY & PHIL NEWTON - Blues at KARAOKE NIGHT - Thursdays at The OPEN MIC - Thursdays at Cocina 7 (132 cover. Belle Fiore Winery - 6 to 8 pm. Whammy Bar - 8 pm. Blodgett Rd) - 7 to 10 pm. CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE MUSICIANS - Pieces GANGSTAGRASS - “The world’s greatest hip- Tobe Hixx - Opener: Dan Farley - for viola da gamba, lute and vocals. This is hop bluegrass band that brings together Banjos FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts their first season at the OSF Green Show - 6:45 and Breakbeats.” The Sound Lounge. 9 to 11 at 9 pm - $10 cover. pm - Free. pm. $10. ASHLAND KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern SING-ALONGS AND PROTEST SONGS - DAVID SCOGGIN - The Wild Goose - 6 pm JACKSONVILLE (and Barkley’s Bar in Phoenix) - 9 pm. Song leaders include Phoenix Sigalove, Tish - Karaoke with Will at 8:30 pm. RON WHITE - Comedian Ron “Tater Salad” LIVE MUSIC - Live music every Friday & McFadden, Lisa Spencer, Karen Wennlund, PAUL TURNIPSEED TRIO - Belle Fiore White and guest artist Alex Reymundo, a Saturday night at Pier 21 Tavern - 9 pm to 1 am - No cover. TALENT AGOC YOUTH TALENT & VARIETY SHOW - Folk / Light Rock / Pop - Archangel Gabriel Orthodox Church Youth Talent & Variety Show, live in St. John’s Park at the Talent Evening Market - 6 to 8 pm - Free admission. KAREN LOVELY - Blues at Paschal Winery - 5 to 9 pm - $30 per person includes dinner by Dancing Cats Catering. Call Jeff at 541-261-8631 to purchase tickets. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 ASHLAND SAVANNA - Weisingers Family Winery - 2 to 5 pm. TIM CHURCH - Saturdays at Standing Stone Brewing Company - 5:30 pm. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. GRANT RUIZ & DAN FELLMAN - Belle Fiore Winery - 6 to 8 pm. SEPTEMBER 7, THE SOUND LOUNGE HOSTS GANGSTAGRASS AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 15 LIVE MUSICand Nightlife

SEPTEMBER 13 - TURKUAZ VISITS ASHLAND RODNEY GARDINER - Original soul music, TALENT ROBBIE DACOSTA & FRIENDS - Mondays at TALENT “unplugged.” This is his third season at the OSF BAND DU PAYS - Swing music at Paschal Smithfields Pub & Pies - 8 to 11 pm. MIKE DILLON BAND - The Talent Club - 9 Green Show - 6:45 pm - Free. Winery. Swing Dance lesson starts at 7 pm. MEDFORD pm to midnight. KARAOKE WITH QUEEN BRE - The Wild Music 7:30 to 9:30 pm. $10 at the door. INDUSTRY NIGHT - Jefferson Spirits - Goose - 8:30 pm. Happy Hour every night 4 to 6 pm, 20% for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 DANIELLE KELLY TRIO - Smithfields Pub & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 all Service Industry employees on Mondays! APPLEGATE Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. ASHLAND HAPPY HOUR & LIVE MUSIC - Lark’s DIRTY REVIVAL - “Get ready for the Funk” DJ SYLVAH SOL - Saturdays - Old School JON GALFANO - Belle Fiore Winery - 12 to Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. - Applegate River Lodge - 9 pm - $13 at the Hip Hop and Neo-Trap at Granite Taphouse 2 pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - “Geeks Who Drink” Pub door. - 10 pm. CELTIC MUSIC SESSION - Live at the Black Trivia at ‘BricktownE’ Brewing Company - 7 ASHLAND CENTRAL POINT Sheep Pub & Restaurant - 2 pm. pm. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. LEE STEWART - Music every Saturday ALLEN CRUTCHER - Weisinger Family TRIVIA NIGHT - 4 Daughters Irish Pub - BEAR CREEK JAZZTET - Belle Fiore Winery & Sunday, May - September at Caprice Winery - 2 to 5 pm. 7:30 pm. - 6 to 8 pm. Vineyards - 2 to 5 pm. GAIBE CARROLL - Belle Fiore Winery - 5 to PHOENIX AND FOUR DIRECTIONS - OSF 7 pm. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 GRANTS PASS Green Show - 6:45 pm - Free. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. THROUGH THE SKY / THE REBELTONES ASHLAND FREE POOL - The Wild Goose - Free Pool THE CORNER BOYS - Oberon’s - 6 to 9 pm. - Rock at The Sound Lounge - 9:30 pm to 2 KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. from 6 pm to midnight on Wednesdays. VERSA-STYLE DANCE COMPANY - OSF am - Free admission. AUDITION FOR SISKIYOU SINGERS - First [P] TURKUAZ / JELLY BREAD / THE Green Show - 6:45 pm - Free. AKA FACELESS - The Haul - 9 to 11 pm. United Methodist Church, 175 N Main St. SEXTONES - Live at the Armory - 7:30 pm - JIM QUINBY - 6-8 pm, plus Little Thom’s 6:30 pm. $20 adv, $25 day of show - 21 and over. JACKSONVILLE Open Mic with Dave Hampton at 8-11 pm - STEPHANIE ANNE JOHNSON - Americana BAND DU PAYS - Swing music at Liquid TORNADO RIPE - Roger Lemstrom and The Wild Goose. originals and covers. This is her first season Assets Wine Bar - 8:30 to 10:30 pm. Alissa Weaver at South Stage Cellars. CENTRAL POINT at the OSF Green Show - 6:45 pm - Free. THOMPSON SPRINGS - Oberon’s - 7 pm. Music 6 to 8 pm. $10 dinner from T.J ELTON - Music every Saturday & Sunday, TRIVIA NIGHT - Louie’s Restaurant - 7 pm - Pomodori’s. GRANTS PASS May - September at Caprice Vineyards - 2 to Free to play, plus prizes! ROGUE SUSPECTS TRIO - Bella Union KARAOKE WITH BREEZY - Wednesdays at 5 pm. PETER SERKIN - SOU Tutunov Piano Series Restaurant & Saloon - 8 pm. Stitches Bar & Grill - 9 pm. at the Music Recital Hall - 7:30 pm - Regular GOLD HILL MEDFORD admission is $20. Student tickets must be JACKSONVILLE DANIELLE KELLY DUO - Music on Sundays BACK PATIO BBQ - Music by DJ purchased in person or by phone at 541-552- JEFF KLOETZEL - Wine ‘n Dine at South afternoons Del Rio Vineyards, through Dysfunktion - Every Saturday at Grape Street 6348. Stage Cellars - Music 6 to 8 pm. Reserve September 10. 3 to 5 pm. Bar and Grill - 12 to 4 pm. KARAOKE - Hosted by Legendary-Oke at your $10 dinners online. BEARAXE - Johnny B’s - 9 pm - $5. JACKSONVILLE Smithfields Pub & Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. MEDFORD CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: LIVE MUSIC - Jacksonville Farmers Market. CENTRAL POINT LIVE MUSIC - Happy Hour at Lark’s Tobe Hixx - Opener: Dan Farley - Chadwicks 1:30 am to 1 pm. All ages, no cover. KARAOKE TUESDAYS - The Corner Club - 9 Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at 9 pm - $10 SETH HANSSON - Sunday afternoon music pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Howiee’s On Front - 7 to 10 cover. series at Valley View Winery, May through pm - No cover. KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern September - 2 to 5 pm - No cover, all ages. JACKSONVILLE TRIVIA NIGHT - Portal Brewing Company - - 9 pm. JOHN BUTLER TRIO / NATTALI RIZE - 7:30 pm. DJ CHUCK - Every Saturday night at The Britt Festival. 7 pm. Res. $49, Lawn $39, Edge Nightclub and Patio - 10 pm. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Child Lawn $29. Pre-concert music by PHOENIX LIVE MUSIC - Live music every Friday & ASHLAND Wonder begins in the Britt Performance OPEN MIC & JAM - Hosted by Debbie Dale Garden at 6 pm. Gates open at 6 pm. No at The Phoenix Clubhouse - 7 to 10 pm - Saturday night at Pier 21 Tavern - 9 pm to 1 KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. outside alcohol allowed. You may print Drums, amps, keyboard and more available am - No cover. BEN HUNTER AND JOE SEAMONS - Grizzly your tickets at home or use your phone! for use - Free, all ages. ROGUE RIVER Peak Winery - 7 to 9 pm - $20. OPEN JAM - Hosted by T.J. Elton, MIDNIGHT PARTY BAND - Classic Rock - PAUL SCHMELING TRIO - Martino’s Tuesdays at the J’ville Tavern - 7 pm - No Live music and dancing every Saturday night Restaurant - 7 pm. Playing a show? cover. at Homestead Pub - 9 pm to 1 am - No cover. OPEN MIC - Oberon’s Tavern - Sign up at Let us know! Email: 8:30 pm, music and more at 9 pm - No cover. [email protected] 16 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM EVENTS ROGUE GEM & GEOLOGY CLUB YARD SALE Saturday, September 2, from 8 am - 2:30 pm. The Grants Pass Rogue Gem & Geology Club members are hosting their annual yard sale, with 14 families participating. There will be rocks, rough and finished slabs, hand-crafted jewelry, woodworking and hand tools, crafters’ tools, a new inland band saw, a great selection of lapidary items and rock equipment and much more! 1003 Isham Street (off G Street, near Oak & Demmick) in Grants Pass. SOUTHERN OREGON VETERANS STAND-DOWN AND EMPLOYMENT FAIR Wednesday, September 13, from 10 am - 2 pm. This event features an employment fair, legal services, Oregon DMV, VA eligibility, Veterans benefits office, mental health services, free haircuts, lunch and refreshments, and much more. Clothing is needed. Donation drop off sites include RVVCO, 601 N Grape St in Medford, Rogue River VFW, and Medford American Legion. The event will be at the VA SORCC, 8495 Crater Lake Hwy, White City, OR. For more information, please contact Bob Huff at 541-601-9283, huffe4aol.com, or Mike Whitfield at 541-821-0532, TASTE OF HARRY & DAVID IS ON SEPTEMBER 2 AND 3 [email protected].

Comic Con art contest. “To me art is like a WOOD HOUSE HARVEST window...a glimpse into hidden worlds, that only a MASTER CLIMATE PROTECTOR FESTIVAL Art few ever get to see...a place where all possibilities Would you like to learn more about the science of September 16 (9-5 pm) and 17 (9-4 pm). There exist.” Flora’s artwork will be on display through global warming and climate change in a relaxed and will be antique vendors, woodworkers, crafters, the end of October. Visit www.cafe116.net.art/. comfortable setting; also, how to respond to the Our Tractor Guys, and more at the Wood House, BESTOW & BLOOM 12988 OR Hwy 62, Eagle Point. Admission is $2 for “When I make art, I feel joyful, meditative, useful, All commissions received by Cafe 116 from the deniers who claim it’s not happening? This course adults, $1 for Seniors and kids ages 7-12, age 6 and proud, accomplished, valued, confident, at peace sale of Flora’s work will be donated to KS Wild, will provide participants with current information under free. Interested in being a vendor? Email with myself and the world around me. Like a which protects and restores wild nature in the on the status of our climate as well as current [email protected]. Set up is on deep-held breath finally releasing and a long-lost Klamath-Siskiyou region of southwest Oregon and trends and projections that result from the climate September 15, starting at 9 am. exuberance taking its place. I love hearing people northwest California, by promoting science-based pollution we are releasing into our atmosphere. The exhale when they see my art. That means it’s doing land and water conservation through policy and course is 10 weeks, Monday evenings from 6 - 9 community action. To learn more, visit kswild.org. pm beginning September 11, 2017 at the Talent New OPEN HOUSE & ROGUE BUZZWAY its job.” Artist Marigny Goodyear painted this FUNDRAISER exhibit to be hung specifically at Bestow & Bloom Cafe 116, 116 Lithia Way, Ashland. Community Center, 110 E Main Street. For more Saturday, September 16, from 4 - 7:30 pm. Beyond in Ashland,149 N Pioneer St. information, contact Eric Dittmer, [email protected], SUMMER EXHIBITIONS AT (541-941-1572). To register, go to http://socanmcp. Toxics, Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, and Center for Creative Change are proud to announce the [P] BROKEN TRAINS SCHNEIDER eco/registration/. Los Angeles, CA based artist Tofer Chin states opening of their new office in Phoenix. All are Bruce Bayard, a visual artist turned multimedia that he takes his inspiration from “the built SOUTHERN OREGON WATER AND invited to their Open House to welcome Beyond performer, has been exploring the merger of time- environment, natural or manmade” to create WASTEWATER SHORT SCHOOL Toxics to the Valley. Come learn about PPRV’s based image collage with improvised electronic “geometric paintings, sculptures, and photographs September 11 - 14, 2017. “This year’s event first-ever Rogue Buzzway map project! Live music soundscapes. Broken Trains is an audio visual that interpret observations of urban and geological promises an even better educational program, by The Maybe Sometimes. 107 West 1st Street, collage featuring the rhythmic sight and sounds landscapes.” View the summer exhibitions through more vendors and networking opportunities Phoenix. Free admission. of trains, clouds, trees and shadows. Bruce pairs September 9, 2017 at Schneider Museum of Art at galore!” The 2017 Short School will be held these images with live soundtrack performed SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland. Visit sma.sou. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, September RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERSHIP from the rafters on Buchla, an early synthesizer. edu. 12, 13 and 14 at the Rogue Community College DAY Performances are September 1 and 2, 8 pm Table Rock Campus, 7800 Pacific Ave, Central Saturday, September 23, from 10 am - 3 pm. both nights. Tickets are $15, purchase at www. THREE VISIONS OF OUR Point, Oregon. Free Pre-Conference NetDMR Current and would-be dog owners are invited artprojectspace.com. Project Space, 106 Talent MONUMENT class, at computers on Mon, Sept 11, 1-5 pm. Visit to share knowledge, have fun, and celebrate the Ave, Talent. Three Visions of Our Monument, an exhibit by the www.wowwss.com. unconditional love we receive from our canine companions. The event includes a breed parade, FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK three 2017 Artists in Residence at the Cascade- Siskiyou National Monument, will open at the First WOMEN EMPOWERED BY NATURE some sports demonstrations, My Dog Can Do That Friday, September 1, from 5 - 8 pm. Stroll the Friday Art Walk on September 1, 5 - 8 pm at the CONNECTION (Rally), plus many different dog-related vendors galleries and take in the visual delights in downtown Ashland Art Center, 357 E Main St in Ashland. Some women have a deep drive to return to the and non-profits. Riverside Park Veterinary Clinic Ashland and the Historic Railroad District during During September, works by painters Mabrie wilderness and discover who they are. Coyote Staff will be volunteering their time and hosting Ashland Gallery Association’s First Friday Art Ormes and Darlene Southworth and photographer Trails School of Nature is hosting a weekend a Microchip Clinic. “Delicious food” truck: Casa Walk. Enjoy this free year-round community Matt Witt will be displayed in the Studio Artists retreat for women 18 and older Friday, Sept 15 Amiga! Riverside Park, Grants Pass. event, filled with a diverse array of artwork, live Gallery on the second floor of the Art Center. - Sunday, Sept 17 at its wilderness campus near music, artist demonstrations, refreshments and Ashland. Learn how living close to the Earth for BYGEORGE FARM OPEN HOUSE lively conversation. For more information and 2018 ODFW ART COMPETITION 48 hours can empower you or a woman you know. Sunday, September 24, from 10 am - 3 pm. 3rd to download the Gallery Tour map visit www. Artists are invited to compete in the Oregon Participants will learn primitive skills that will give annual Open House includes farm tours, calf AshlandGalleries.com. Department of Fish and Wildlife’s 2018 Habitat them a sense of independence and confidence in petting, lawn games and of course a cheese board with all the accoutrements. Brunch entrees and HOT PALETTE Conservation Stamp, Waterfowl Stamp and Upland the wilderness. “Through music and movement, Game Bird Stamp art competitions. Collector’s we will also rediscover our roles as women and champagne cocktails available for purchase. Dianne Jean Erickson is a painter, printmaker and stamps and other promotional materials will be caretakers of the Earth.” Register at Coyotetrails. Family-friendly. Free admission. ByGeorge Farm, encaustic (hot wax) artist producing works of art produced from first place artwork and each winning org or call 541-772-1390. Email Katie@ Jacksonville. both personal and universal in their nature. “Each artist will receive $2,000. Entries accepted August CoyoteTrails.org. Bring your sense of adventure! day working in my studio I start not knowing what 25 - September 29, 2017, 8 am - 5 pm at ODFW image will emerge. I allow myself the freedom of headquarters, 4034 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, indecisions, improvisations, and impulsiveness in Salem, OR, 97302. Visit www.dfw.state.or.us/ Film my work, and that leads to exciting discoveries.” conservationstrategy. Exhibition runs August 4 - September 15, 2017. Community First Friday Live: Sept 1, 5 - 9 pm. Free admission. SELMA CENTER DRIVE-IN MOVIES Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 SW G St. Visit AUDITION FOR SISKIYOU SINGERS September 1: The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of gpmuseum.com. If you have basic music sight-reading skills and the Ring. September 8: Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Classes enjoy singing, Siskiyou Singers would love to hear September 15: Nice Dreams. September 22: Star MOMOKA ART SHOW from you...and so would our audiences! Siskiyou Trek Beyond. September 29: The Shawshank Sunday, September 3, from 11 am - 2 pm. Cafe CANINE GOOD CITIZEN Singers is a Southern Oregon community choir Redemption. Gates open at 8:30 pm, movie starts at 116 and Theresa Ackerson, of Creatively Speaking Wednesdays, September 6 & 13, from 5:30 - 6:30 that performs a wide variety of the world’s music, 9:30 pm. $5 per person or $20 per car. Concession invite you to come meet local artist Flora Rose, pm. The Rogue Valley Kennel Club presents four classical and contemporary. Auditions for the stand available. Bring chairs for front row seating! aka Raven Momoka. A self taught freelance free classes to get you and your dog ready for the Fall 2017 season will be on September 5 and 12, Kid-Friendly. Selma Center Drive-In, 18255 Redwood illustrator, with an emphasis in digital media, Canine Good Citizen Test which will be offered on 6:30 pm at the First United Methodist Church, Hwy, Selma, Oregon. Flora Rose’s work focuses mainly on semi realistic Wednesday, September 20, from 2 - 6 pm. There 175 N Main St, Ashland. For more information: digital art. Inspired by the Manga and Anime art is a small fee for the test. The location is Riverside siskiyousingers.org. MOVIES IN THE BIERGARTEN style, Flore took first place in the 2016 Medford Park by the Rose Garden, Grants Pass. August 31: Shrek. Movies start at dusk. All ages AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 17 EVENTS welcome. Under 18 must be accompanied by an N 5th St. Parents and children will love this fun, inventive Wright Brothers, by David McCullough. Medford adult. No outside food or beverages. The Schoolhaus Talent Evening Market: 5:30 - 8:30 pm or dusk, picture book, which reminds us that things aren’t Branch Library, 205 S Central Ave. Brewhaus, 525 Bigham Knoll Dr, Jacksonville. Fridays, May - Sept 15 at Old Town Park. always as scary as they seem. Join us for Storytime, with activities to follow at Barnes and Noble, 1400 WESO NETWORKING EVENT BEASTS AND BEAUTIES ASHLAND COMMUNITY MEALS Biddle Rd, Medford. Thursday, September 14, from 5:30 - 8 pm. Every Tuesday night at 8:30 pm, August 8 through Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm: Free community meal at Members and non-members are invited to Women September, join a celebration of classic horror and Wesley Hall, First United Methodist Church (175 PRINCESSES WEAR PANTS Entrepreneurs of Southern Oregon’s (WESO) suspense in film. Hearsay, 40 S 1st St, Ashland. N Main St) hosted by Uncle Foods Diner. Contact STORYTIME networking event to kick-off their new year of Maren Faye, Director of Uncle Foods Diner at Saturday, September 16, 11 am. In their debut programs. Meet new business contacts and learn [email protected]. Fridays, 5 pm: children’s picture book, Savannah Guthrie and more about each other’s products and services. Free community meal at Pioneer Hall, 73 Winburn Allison Oppenheim team up for a savvy, imaginative There will be an informal buffet, plus door prizes! Food Way. Call 541-690-2807 to volunteer or donate. story that celebrates fashion and girl power. Join Register at www.wesoweb.org/event-2616082 or the unflappable Princess Penelope Pineapple as she call Carol Vandell at 541-292-6326. Members pay TASTE OF HARRY & DAVID PHOENIX COMMUNITY DINNER finds a clever way to get the job done while staying $14 online, $17 by phone (Non-members $19 / On the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month from true to herself. Barnes and Noble, 1400 Biddle Rd, $22). Rogue Regency Inn & Suites, 2300 Biddle Rd, Sat & Sun, Sept 2 - 3, from 11 am - 6 pm each 5 - 7 pm, the Phoenix Community Kitchen hosts Medford. Medford. day. It’s the 15th Anniversary of Taste of Harry dinner. Everyone is welcome, bring your neighbors & David in Southern Oregon! Savor the best local and friends. First Presbyterian Church in Phoenix, ARCHITECTURE ADVENTURE MEDFORD CHESS CLUB food, wine and beer during Labor Day Weekend, 121 W Second St. Info: 541-535-1119. Saturday, September 16, 12 - 3 pm. Are you part of Mondays, 6 pm. Free and open to Chess players of plus live music and Harry & David samples. the W.O.L.F. (Wolf Creek Oregon Loves Families) all levels. Diamond Medical, 1020 Knutson St. (off Admission is $15, which includes a tasting glass, ACCESS ADDS NEW FOOD PANTRY Pack? The Wolf Creek Inn is hosting a free family Biddle Rd), Medford. beer samples, wine, and food. Save $5 when you “We’re excited to announce the addition of a event, including a scavenger hunt with prizes! For TABLETOP GAMING GATHERING bring 5 non-perishable food items to donate to much-needed, new emergency food pantry in more information visit oregonstateparks.org, email Sunday, September 17, 2 pm. Calling all fans of ACCESS. $10 admission for food samples only, southwest Medford --specifically one that will [email protected] or stop by the Inn to tabletop and strategy games! Bring your friends and and free admission for children under age 12. serve the Hispanic community,” says ACCESS speak with a ranger. The Historic Wolf Creek Inn, join us at our monthly Tabletop Gaming Gathering. Harry & David, 1314 Center Dr, Medford. Nutrition Director Philip Yates. Iglesias Nueva 100 Front St, Wolf Creek, Oregon (Exit 76 on I-5, Play demos of featured games, too! Barnes and HARVEST DINNER ON OAK STREET Vision Food Pantry is now open on the third approx, 25 min north of Grants Pass). Noble, 1400 Biddle Rd, Medford. Saturday of every month (September 16, 2017) Sunday, September 10, from 6 - 9 pm. You are from 12 - 3 pm at 1294 Peach Street in Medford. QUILTS & GENEALOGY invited to a special evening dining under the Consistent and reliable bicultural volunteers are Tuesday, September 26. The fourth Tuesday stars at the second annual Harvest Dinner on needed. Those interested in volunteering can call of every month from 1:30 - 2:30 pm, the Rogue Oak Street, a community event benefiting Rogue Meetings 541-774-4315 or email [email protected]. Valley Genealogical Society presents “Quilts & Valley Farm to School. The dinner will feature a Genealogy Talks.” Sometimes, the research into menu highlighting our local farms and the bounty ASHLAND DEATH CAFE the history of a quilt leads to genealogical clues! of our region. Local craft beer, wine and cider will Thursday, September 14, 7 pm. Explore how Free to everyone. Jackson County Genealogy be served throughout the evening. $90 per person death can inform and inspire the way we live. Library, 3405 S Pacific Hwy, Medford. For (includes wine, beer and cider). For questions, Kids & Family Come together in a relaxed setting to discuss information, call 541-512-2340. call 541-494-8334 or email samantha@ death, drink tea, and eat sweets. $10 suggested standingstonebrewing.com. This event will sell UNI THE UNICORN AND THE donation. Space limited, registration required. Visit VETERANS FOR PEACE out, visit www.StandingStoneBrewing.com for DREAM COME TRUE STORYTIME AshlandDeathCafe.com. The Rogue Valley Veterans for Peace Chapter 156 tickets. Saturday, September 2, 11 am. Join us for Storytime meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 and activities featuring the sequel to Uni the CONSERVATION BOOK CLUB pm at a rotating location. For further information SOUTHERN OREGON BREW FEST Unicorn. Follow Uni and the little girl who believes Love reading? Love nature? Consider joining the or to arrange transportation to the meeting, visit Friday - Sunday, September 15-17. This family in unicorns, as they finally meet and work together Conservation Book Club. Discuss local and planet- veteransforpeace.org. friendly event features BBQ, live music, vendors to save a magical land and its inhabitants! Barnes wide conservation issues inspired by the groups’ and free kids zone! Friday 5 - 9 pm: Tri-Tip. and Noble, 1400 Biddle Rd, Medford. readings and personal experiences. This book club Saturday 12 - 4 pm: Pulled Pork. Sunday 12 - 3 pm: meets quarterly at a private residence. For more Chili. Parking and admission are free. Craft beer LEGO BUILDERS & MAKERS information, email [email protected] or visit and wine for those 21 and over. Seven Feathers Sunday, September 3, from 12 - 3 pm. On first www.landconserve.org. Presentations Event Center at the Jackson County Expo, 1 Sundays monthly, Lego Builders & Makers is a Peninger Rd, Central Point (I-5 Exit 33). workshop for kids ages 4 and older. There is a $5 2ND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT SOMETHING TO HOWL ABOUT charge per kid. Parents and adults can join in and Tuesday, September 12, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Join Thursday, September 7, 7 pm. Trinidad, a COMMUNITY CIDER BACKYARD participate for free. Come explore Legos as an art the 2nd Tuesday Book Chat as they discuss select streetwise mutt, finds communicating with FRUIT DRIVE form at the Ashland Art Center classroom, 357 E novels on the second Tuesday of each month. humans and her pedigreed neighbor a big chunk of September 15-17. Apple Outlaw, in collaboration Main St. September 12: At the Water’s Edge, by Sara Gruen. gristle in her life. What she lacks in pedigree she with the local community, is setting out for the October 10: Half of a Yellow Sun, by Chimamanda more than makes up for in pluck, nosing out the second year to create a one of a kind hard cider, HOW TO CATCH A MONSTER Ngozi Adichie. November 14: The Last Lecture, most from each day. We humans can’t help our dubbed “Apple Outlaw Community Cider.” Soon STORYTIME by Randy Pausch. December 12: Lots of Candles, limitations, but dogs see all too clearly that we’re neighborhood fruit trees will paint the sidewalks Saturday, September 9, 11 am. Is there a monster in Plenty of Cake, by Anna Qundlen. January 9, 2018: too busy to use our full potential. Trinidad also and backyard fallen fruit will be ripe pickings for your closet? Are you brave enough to catch him? Memory Man, by David Baldacci. February 13: The reveals, despite insults and even past abuse, how the deer. Instead of letting your downtrodden pears, plums and apples go to waste, bring them to the Co-op for collection where Apple Outlaw is ready to help you turn that fruit into something more. Place your unwanted fruit in cardboard boxes and bring it to the large wooden apple crate in front of the Ashland Food Co-op on one of the following weekends: September 15-17 / October 13-15. If all goes well, you’ll be sipping on a Community Cider come February! GRANTS PASS AREA GROWERS MARKETS Saturdays, March - Oct 28, 9 am - 1 pm. 4th & F St, downtown Grants Pass. Oregon Trail (SNAP) and WIC and welcome. Visit www.growersmarket.org. Every Friday, April - Sept 23, from 4 - 7 pm, enjoy live music and children’s activities at Jubilee Park in Cave Junction. Every Wednesday, May - Sept, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, enjoy the Canyonville Farmer’s Market in the Seven Feathers parking lot. www. canyonvillefarmersmarket.org. ROGUE VALLEY GROWERS & CRAFTERS MARKETS Ashland Tuesday Market: 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, March - Nov, National Guard Armory, 1420 E Main St. Ashland Saturday Market on Oak Street (downtown), 8:30 am - 1 pm, May - Oct. Ashland Community Market: First Saturdays, 9 am - 3 pm, May - Dec at the Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. Free admission, vendor space is $10. Medford Markets: Thursdays & Saturdays (through Nov/Oct 2017), 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, Hawthorne Park, 501 E Main St. SNAP match up to $10. Visit www.rvgrowersmarket.com. Central Point Saturday Market: 10 am - 2 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, May - Sept at Pfaff Park. Jacksonville Market: 9 am - 1 pm, Sundays at 206 SEPTEMBER 10, ENJOY THE SECOND ANNUAL HARVEST DINNER ON OAK STREET 18 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM EVENTS

pm. Join this year’s Walk to Defeat ALS! Bring family and friends and join a team - in honor, in memory, in support of the fight. Registration begins at 11 am. The Walk starts at 12 pm. Location: Bear Creek Park, 1520 Siskiyou Blvd, Medford. For more information, help with registration, and fundraising guidance, get in touch with Jessica Zigenis: JessicaZigenis@also- or.org or 541-890-9570. Visit www. SouthernOregonWalktoDefeatALS.org. CYCLE ANALYSIS CYCLOCROSS Thursday, September 14, from 5:45 pm - 9 pm. Have you ever seen a Cyclocross Race? Cyclocross is a cross between road racing and mountain biking. Competitors race laps around a course featuring a variety of surfaces (pavement, grass, sand, gravel, dirt, etc.) while negotiating a number of obstacles that may require them to dismount and remount their bicycle. They’ll be racing for a great cause, Breast Cancer Research, so come out and show your support! Bigham Knoll Campus, Jacksonville. 2017 ROGUE RUN Sunday, September 17, 7:10 am - 12 pm. The Providence Rogue Marathon (Boston Qualifier), Half Marathon and 10k celebrates the bounty of our region and highlights the beauty of southern Oregon. The finish line will feature the exciting Southern Oregon Harvest Festival and Brewfest at the Jackson County Expo. There is no parking at the Start for participants, although they can be dropped off. Plan to park at the Expo, 1 Peninger Rd, Central Point. Parking is ‘CEDAR IN SUMMER’ BY PHOTOGRAPHER MATT WITT, AN ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT THE CASCADE-SISKIYOU NA- free, and buses will be leaving from the TIONAL MONUMENT Expo to take participants to Ashland for the Marathon, Talent for the Half, and Bear Creek Park for the start of the 10k. to maintain a joyful spirit. “Thought provoking, it attracts world-wide scientists and naturalists. see beautiful cars and trucks from all over Oregon The Marathon is a USATF Certified Course and is intelligent and touching. Ms. Morley paints an Come learn more about this incredible resource and beyond at the 12th annual Fall Classic Car a Boston Qualifier (USATF Course # OR15020LB). insightful and, at times, poignant picture of the and why it is important to preserve it. Admission is and Truck Show. This event includes raffles, 50- Race day registration is allowed, for an extra fee. dog perspective. Her story gives hope that with free. REI, 85 Rossanley Dr, Medford. 50 drawing, music, food, beer and fun! Join for a Visit htcraceseries.com/. patience and a little luck, our best friend might great cause. Over the last 11 years, RVC has raised still be able to teach us a few new tricks. -Andy DEAREST MINNIE: A SAILOR’S over $75,000 for SkillsUSA chapters in Jackson, GRANTS PASS DISC GOLF CLUB Baxter, author, Racing Yesterday. Meet author STORY Josephine, and Klamath Counties, and supported Every Wednesday. Sign-ups end at 5 pm. Diana Morley at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E Main Thursday, September 14, 7 pm. After many Klamath Community College’s Automotive and Throwing by 5:15 pm. Weekly prizes and more! St, Ashland. Free admission. years of researching museums, libraries and the Diesel Tech programs. Bigham Knoll Campus, Cost is $7. For more info message A.E. Stevens at internet, Dearest Minne, Traveling with Teddy Jacksonville. 541-659-6988. Tom Pearce Park in Grants Pass, Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet through Postcards, [P] OPEN - AN ADOPTION STORY 3700 Pearce Park Rd. IN THREE VOICES is complete. This period of history is narrated by [P] KING OF THE ROGUE Friday, September 8, 7 pm. Open is a story of open a sailor aboard the USS Virginia, as he writes to Saturday, September 9, 2017, from 10 am - 5 pm. MOUNTAIN BIKING IN adoption. It speaks to anyone who has adopted his sweetheart back home while sailing around Celebrate the fifth year of the annual King of the JACKSONVILLE the world in 1907-1909.Bloomsbury Books, 290 E a child, has or wants to adopt a child, or who is Rogue & Western Whitewater Championships! Wednesdays, 6 pm, year-round. Cycle Analysis Main St, Ashland. Free admission. contemplating giving a child up for adoption. Open This year will feature a riverwalk marketplace and hosts a two hour group Mountain Bike ride on the brings an honest humanity to the people affected by expanded viewing area overlooking the racecourse HOW EMFS CAN IMPACT HEALTH Britt Trails in Jacksonville or John’s Peak, which has open adoption, revealing the fragility and courage of along Upper River Road. Classes and activities have 200 miles of trail. Come enjoy good food, friends, Saturday, September 17, from 10 am - 12 pm. Dr. the human spirit. Bloomsbury Books, 290 E Main St, been expanded, and inner-tubes will be available and a great ride. Everyone is welcome. Helmets Martin L. Pall, Professor Emeritus in Biochemistry Ashland. Free admission. to float in the calm stretches or for experts to run mandatory at all times, lights in the winter. Cycle and Medical Sciences from Washington State the rapids! Awards ceremony and BBQ will follow Analysis in Jacksonville, 535 N Fifth St. Free. [P] BOOK SIGNING AT BARNES University will discuss how EMFs (electromagnetic the race at the Gold Hill Whitewater Center. Come AND NOBLE fields) from wireless devices have the potential to watch the exciting battle for the 2017 Queen & King SANCTUARY ONE FARM TOURS cause health issues - including the smart/radio Saturday, September 9, 2 pm. Meet local author Alaina of the Rogue titles! www.goldhillwhitewater.org. Fridays and Saturdays at 10 am & 11 am. Through frequency electric meters that are being installed O’Connell, author of the book Open: An Adoption king-of-the-rogue October, come out and visit Sanctuary One farm on all homes and businesses in Oregon. Dr. Pall Story in Three Voices, at this special book signing - and the animals! Tours are $10 per person with has worked in the field of environmental medicine event. “It begins as a love story about a new marriage TEAM OVERLAND OFF-ROAD advance reservations required. Visit https:// since 2000. He will discuss the mechanism by and the wish to adopt a child, but it quickly becomes TRUCK SHOW sanctuaryone.youcanbook.me. Sanctuary One is which EMFs impact the human body at the cellular another kind of love story between the birth mother Saturday, September 9, 10 am - 3 pm. Team a nonprofit care farm providing a safe haven for level. Be informed! Take control of your health! and me. The final chapter is written by my daughter Overland hosts their second annual Truck Show in abused and neglected farm animals and pets, and Phoenix Grange, 209 N Main St, Phoenix. Free. as a testimony to the power of open adoption.” Barnes support of the Maslow Project. To enter a truck a healing place for people. “Reconnect to the and Noble, 1400 Biddle Rd, Medford. or come spectate please bring a box of diapers of earth, animals, nature and yourself.” Sanctuary one can of formula to be donated to low income One at Double Oak Farm, 13195 Upper Applegate TRANSFORMING YOUR INNER and homeless mothers. Don’t miss the raffle Rd, Jacksonville. 541-899-8627. CRITIC INTO AN INNER COACH Sports & Outdoor prizes! Visit www.teamoverland.org. Sportsman’s Monday, September 11, 7 pm. Author Nando Warehouse, 1710 Delta Waters Rd, Medford. Raynolds will be discussing the key ideas and reading BILINGUAL HIKE / CAMINATA from his workbook, Transforming Your Inner Critic BILINGUE [P] LAKE OF THE WOODS TRI- Stage Into An Inner Coach: Practical Self-Compassion. A Saturday, September 2, 9 am - 2 pm. All are SPORT WEEKEND local psychotherapist and teacher, Raynolds is well September 9-10, 2017. Enjoy a weekend of racing welcome to come join Unite Oregon (Rogue THE DROWSY CHAPERONE known for the personable and humorous style of his Valley Chapter) and Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands at Lake of the Woods. There will be a BBQ and Through September 3. In this deliciously meta experiential presentations. Bloomsbury Books, 290 Center for an exciting collaboration hike. Come a live band near the bonfire pit after Saturday’s look at the cliches and contrivances of early E Main St, Ashland. Free admission. learn about the birds, pollinators, and plants that races (1.5K or 3K Open Water Swims / Sprint musicals, a drily witty theatre-super-fan leads live at Mt. Ashland. Todos son bienvenidos para Triathlon/Duathlon / Long Course Triathlon/ a literal tour of his favorite (fictitious) musical EXPLORE THE CASCADE-SISKIYOU unirse a Unite Oregon del Valle Rogue y Klamath- Duathlon / Kids Triathlon and Duathlon). Sunday come to life, 1928’s The Drowsy Chaperone, NATIONAL MONUMENT Siskiyou Wildlands Center para una emocionante morning is the ½ Marathon and a 5K Poker Run. featuring lovers, bumblers, theatre producers, Wednesday, September 13, from 6:30 - 8 pm. caminata de colaboración. Ven a aprender acerca Race packets will be available at the Lake of the two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, and, Recognized as one of the most significant biological de la saves, polinizadores, y plantas que viven en Woods Marina at 7:30 am the morning of the race. of course, a tipsy chaperone. The Drowsy crossroads in western North America, the Cascade- el monte Ashland. Please / Por favor RSVP at Registrations will be taken up until race start. Chaperone has no nudity, profanity, or any strong Siskiyou is the first and only monument designated KSwild.org/get-involved/Events. Visit lakeofthewoodstri.com. for the primary purpose of protecting biodiversity. adult language content. Oregon Cabaret Theatre, At the intersection of four distinct bioregions, ROGUE VALLEY CORVETTE CLUB SOUTHERN OREGON WALK TO 241 Hargadine St, Ashland. www.oregoncabaret. harboring many rare species including some of the FALL CLASSIC DEFEAT ALS com / 541-488-2902. highest diversities of butterflies in North America, Saturday, September 9, from 10 am - 2 pm. Come Sunday, September 10, 2017, from 11 am - 3 AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 19 EVENTS OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Currently playing: Julius Caesar; Shakespeare in Love; Henry IV, Part One; Hannah and the Dread Gazebo; UniSon; The Merry Wives of Windsor; The Odyssey; Disney’s Beauty and the Beast; Henry IV, Part Two, and Off the Rails. The Green Show runs Tuesday - Sunday, June 16 - October 15, at 6:45 pm. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S Pioneer St, Ashland. Box Office: 800-219- 8161. www.osfashland.org. NUTCRACKER BALLET AUDITIONS Saturday, September 16, 10 am. 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[email protected] 20 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM SOUND The Mike Dillon Band’s School of Rock CALL TO LOCAL A Punk-Funk Dance Party BY JOSH DAVIS MUSICIANS/BANDS

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MIKE DILLON’S BLUE STEELE The compilation will be given to Messenger PHOTO CREDIT: ZACH SMITH readers at a launch party, and artists selected Mike Dillon was somewhere in Il- how to remedy the situation. linois, on the way to a gig, when he ex- “They pay me and I’ll train them,” says for the comp will receive extra copies to sell or plained the general idea behind his band Dillon. “And they will get a giant arena distribute as they see fit. to The Messenger on the phone. gig in no time. And they will get en- “I’m taking a percussion ensemble, dorsements. It’s The Mike Dillon School and taking it to the rock n’ roll environ- of Rock! You’ll go from making $500 to ment,” says Dillon. “The way Tito Puente $5000.” and Lionel Hampton did, but I’m doing it His latest album Life is Not a Football in a punk rock setting.” was released earlier this year, and al- 2016 CD Compilation Cover Dillon, who will be returning to the ready he has a different lineup for the Talent Club on Tue., September 12, tour. The current line-up is Mike Dillon started his musical career in the 80s, on vibraphone and percussion, Nathan after studying music at The University Lambertson on upright bass, Tristan of North Texas. And he has been on the Gionola on guitar, and Brendan Bull on road playing and recording ever since, drums. taking everything from punk to jazz, and It’s a certainty that some of the traits blending it into something completely of Dillon’s musical peers/collaborators, original. would eventually begin to rub off on “I was buying Weather Report records, him. And he is wise enough to know that Zappa records,” says Dillon. “What I the best musicians, never stop being stu- loved about Zappa was the humor. Then dents. I discovered punk rock and that was a “I played with Les Claypool and whole other energy. Eventually along learned a lot about songwriting,” says the way you find your voice. At the end Dillon. “I love playing with other musi- of the day, I get to play vibraphones and cians and learning their music. I’ve be- make a living doing it.” come more of a song person. I appreciate But this is not a new philosophy. Dillon a beautifully well written song that will has been mixing genres like a mad scien- tear your heart out.” tist since the nineties. Dillon will be touring almost non-stop “That’s been my concept since when I until the end of September, and doesn’t started the [Hairy Apes BMX]; to do any plan on letting up just because the tour is style of music and make it my own. So over. His body of work is mind-boggling, there is no, one style,” he says. but Dillon remains down to earth when Just like Zappa’s bands of the seven- it comes to his exceptional career. ties and eighties, The Mike Dillon Band “At the end of the tour I’m going to Email up to three songs for consideration has been the launching point for some of drive all the way to San Antonio,” says his past bandmate’s careers. Being sur- Dillon. “And then I fly to New York to to [email protected] rounded by some of the best musicians play with George Porter Jr., from The available seems like a dream come true Meters. Then I’m going to Cuba to study with the subject line “LOCAL MUSIC for a bandleader, but it also has its draw- hand-drum for five days. Being a plumb- COMP SUBMISSION” by October 31. backs. er is no different; if you have a good busi- “We were at this giant uber-pop gig ness you stay busy. I like to think I’m a and [our drummer] got hired by Miranda blue-collar musician.” Lambert,” says Dillon. “And he was like THE MIKE DILLON BAND ‘I can’t make the tour’.” 9 pm Tue., September 12 But Dillon is far from bitter, and amid Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave, Talent laughter in the tour van has figured out $10/Advanced, $15/Door AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 21 SOUND The Mike Dillon Band’s Melting Pot Gangstagrass Blends Sounds From Across Rogue Sounds School of Rock the Aisle A Punk-Funk Dance Party BY JOSH GROSS Slow Corpse Bassist Goes BY JOSH DAVIS Solo on “An Empty House When it Almost Rains” BY JOSH GROSS

An old joke: Why was the drummer fired from the band? The drummer said “I wrote a song.” And thus, the acoustic solo al- bum was born. Why try to force a square peg into a round hole when you don’t have to? FO’ SHIZZLE MY BAN-JIZZLE. Though I PHOTO CREDIT: BENJAMIN SMITH can’t imagine he would have been fired for offering the tunes, that fork in the road is In a June interview with The Guardian, don’t. You’ve got to be paying attention when the case with An Empty House When It Almost Rains, a new solo al- country star Steve Earle offered the hottest you’re listening to us. bum from Cole Zollinger, bass player for local hipster dreamboats, of hot takes on contemporary Nashville’s re- RVM: Do your bluegrass members lis- Slow Corpse. While Slow Corpse’s music is a rich blend of studio cent roster of twangy, chanty, odes to party- ten to hip hop, and your hip hop members production elements, electronic textures, and hip-hop influenced ing. listen to bluegrass? beats, Zollinger’s solo tracks are deeply personal minimalist bal- “They’re just doing hip hop for people who Rench: They do now! lads in the vein of early Dashboard Confessional or Bright Eyes; are afraid of black people,” Earle said. “I like RVM: Considering the current state of strong offerings, but material that wouldn’t mesh well with Slow the new Kendrick Lamar album so I’ll just American social relations, what does it Corpse’s style. listen to that.” mean to have a multi-racial band combin- It starts strong. The first track is “Carolina Blanco,” a brisk folk Earle might want to also try giving a lis- ing two cultures that are generally seen ode to a complicated woman. Even drumless, its strumming pattern ten to Gangstagrass, a Brooklyn-based band as being at odds with one another? drives like a backbeat, and Zollinger’s voice is unexpectedly rich, coming to The Sound Lounge in Grants Pass R-SON: It feels to me some days like we’re even with his subdued, slightly talky delivery. on Thu., September 7. Unlike contemporary the only thing capable of saving this place. The second track, “My Type,” breaks down Zollinger’s weakness: Nashville, the band legitimately combines Good music is good music. If you can’t agree “brown-eyed girls that go to school to save the world though we country and hip hop, with two serious M.C.s on that we’re all doomed. What we do is both know they won’t make it out alive.” It begins as a ballad, but fronting a legit acoustic bluegrass band. make good music and regardless of your race, picks up halfway through with the introduction of drums, which Guitarist/producer Rench, and M.C. R-Son creed, color or musical tastes, we’re making helps keep the simplicity of the chord progression engaging, de- took the time to answer a few questions for good music for you. spite their lo-fi sound. The Messenger to preview the show. RVM: So who is your audience? Do they The fourth track, “Thirty Dirty Birds,” leaves the established for- get along? mula behind. Zollinger moves from guitar to piano, offers a more RVM: People frequently say they like Rench: Our audience is not hardcore fans soaring approach to melody, and anchors the tune with a minimal- everything but rap and country. Curi- of a specific genre, they are people with ist beat that sounds like it could pass for a Lorde demo. ously, you’re doing both. Why? Was it a eclectic tastes—they have already been mix- The seventh song, “Breadcrumb Trail,” has a nice, tender head- natural evolution, or a deliberate choice ing it up in their collection and what they bobbing vibe to it, and that vibe continues on the eighth, “True to combine those styles? How did it come listen to, so most of them get us right away. Love Waits.” It’s easy to imagine someone out there in a darkened to be? Basically our audiences are awesome. bedroom feeling like it’s the story of their life. Rench: I started doing it just out of want- RVM: Where do you feel a sound like Track nine, “How to Water Orchids,” gets a bit more experimen- ing to hear it. My influences are mainly hip- yours fits into the contemporary music tal, including large elements of a found speech interspersed with a hop and country, I grew up listening to both. world? Or does it? mumblecore vocal performance for a strange sort of duet. I had cassettes of Run-DMC and the Beastie R-SON: I think we fit in as well as, if not The album closes with “These Vagabond Shoes,” the most lo-fi, Boys and my dad’s Willie Nelson and George better than a lot of music. What you’re get- and most song of the bunch. The simple bluesy ballad uses a simple Jones records. ting from us is more real. There’s no wack repeating melodic motif and lets its dramatic energy come from RVM: Are there unique challenges that MCs on this. There’s no pseudo-bluegrass rise and fall of volume and emotion in Zollinger’s performance. It’s come with combining genres the way you players on this. Everything you’re getting, a haunting closer, especially as the final line snaps closed. do? from the core group to anyone invited to get An Empty House When It Almost Rains never quite regains the R-SON: For me as an MC, the most unique down with us, is 100 percent authentic. And intensity or drive of its opener, but every song is sincere and well- challenge is making my lyrics accessible to in world where too much of the music seems crafted, showcasing the strong foundations of Zollinger’s music, people that don’t know my personal exis- fraudulent, not fitting that mold is okay. rather than its fancy wallpaper. tence. Not all rap lyrics are the same as what GANGSTAGRASS people are exposed to in popular culture. 9:30pm, Thu., September 7 An Empty House When It Almost Rains is available to stream on Dolio and I are different from average rap- The Sound Lounge, 225 SE H St., Grants Pass Spotify, and for download on CD Baby. pers so we go to levels that many of them $10 22 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM

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541-237-9535 • [email protected] AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 23 FOOD & Cultured Palate Drink Comes to Grants Pass New Restaurant Rounds Out Cities Offerings BY MELISSA HASKIN urday Market. Their new wine bar I’d want it to be right there.” Less than a month eatery is located on 6th later, I had the lease and the keys. I didn’t have any mon- Street, right next to the ey, but He worked that detail out, too. It is a prime loca- Twisted Cork and serves tion in downtown Grants Pass. a variety of Cuban-influ- RVM: How have the first few weeks been? enced tapas like tostones AP: Business has been great! Our regular customers (fried plantains), Cubano and our friends have been very supportive and the com- sandwiches and a variety munity has been very receptive to something new and of bowls. The joint is just full of culture. as much drink as it is food RVM: Could you tell us a little about the first cus- and rumor has it the mo- tomer you had and the first night you were open? jito and Cuban coffee are AP: Our first customers were husband and wife and must tries. It’s important loved the food! Can’t get any better than that. Our Grand to note that Padilla doesn’t Opening was Back to the 50’s weekend in Grants Pass, label the business as a July 28 & 29th. It was a lot of fun. My father in law is restaurant, but as a tapas an Elvis impersonator and he and Jorge’s mom came and wine bar. The recipes up from Tucson. We had a “Cuban Elvis” outside sing- the couple use are from ing and talking to everyone. I even had him seat people CULTURED PALATE Jorge’s family. So reads the a couple of times. PHOTO CREDIT: SARA JANE WILTERMOOD menu, “Jorge and Angela RVM: What is your hope for the Cultured Palate? first met in June of 1986. It AP: My hope is to be successful enough to pay our bills This spring and summer, some kind of restaurant Mir- was only a short time before Angela fell deeply in love... and make, at least, the same amount of money as I did acle-Grow sprinkled itself on Grants Pass. The city got a with Jorge’s family’s Cuban food!” Of course, the couple when I worked so hard for other people. I just want a de- full-service Indian restaurant and just about every block did get married, but as she puts it about the food, it’s fam- cent income where I, myself, can enjoy what I’m doing, downtown became home to new digs including a pizza ily recipes. “I’ve always tried to say it’s a ‘non-restaurant’ share culture with others and have a place where every- joint, an Asian tapas restaurant, a bistro and more. because restaurants are too stressful,” she says. one can just be themselves. So, what’s the deal? Is opening a restaurant as easy as RVM: Do you know when you’ll break even? shopping for chicken at the store? We reached out to new Rogue Valley Messenger: Why did you and Jorge AP: Goodness. No clue. Hopefully, before the projected business owner Angela Padilla to get the scoop on what decide that now was the right time to open a restau- date in the business plan. That would be nice. it’s like to be a new restaurant/bar owner right now in rant? RVM: Is there anything else you want to share? Grants Pass. Padilla opened Cultured Palate with her Angela Padilla: I learned of the possibility of the ideal AP: I love Grants Pass. To me it is like a permanent va- husband, Jorge, in late July. space we are at now being available and thought/prayed, cation. I feel very blessed to own a business in what is The duo has a long history of supplying the Valley with “Lord, if I did decide to open a Cuban-themed tapas and considered to be the “hub” of GP. food, from catering to setting up a food booth at the Sat-

From Drink Local’s e-mail in-box Letter from Meghan: “The cornucopia of the Rogue Valley is filling. Ethereal peach- any Cape Town restaurant table, is not local. I chose a Pinot from es. Heirloom tomatoes splitting with flavor. I’ve spotted grapes the Willamette Valley. Loosen up, the pinot told me. Even Chez draped on plates at the farmers’ market and Panisse, the local food restaurant, offers French fig trees swelling with chartreuse fruit. and Italian as well as California and PNW Basil, cilantro, and dill will perk up all the wines. cucumber, zucchini, eggplant, and tender And, I could have, had our appetizer not ar- greens. rived: a $7 slice of toast with a blob of propane- None of it inspires the menu at Lorella. torched cheese. Where was the baguette? Mix Named for our region’s soil, Lorella markets and Rise Up make delicious, crust-crackling Local itself as ‘a farm to table dining experience batards. Where were the tender chopped, mari- with local, organic, and sustainable ingredi- nated tomatoes? Spicy basil? Vibrant green ol- ents.’ We set out for their happy hour, a quick ive oil drizzle? Be open-minded, the pinot in- walk downtown. structed. Despite the front door being locked at 5 pm, Cutting into the bread (better suited to PB&J) friendly staff greeted us. It seemed a good revealed slices of hard nectarine reminiscent sign that all the tables had been reserved. of a mid-winter grocery store purchase. When We settled in for Happy Hour with reason- the owner came over, I thought that maybe she

DRINK able $7 cocktails and $8 glasses of wine at had sensed my disappointment and was going the polished, natural-shaped wood bar. The to reimburse our $7. She had only come to say bartender, busy juicing limes for the evening that a reservation had cancelled, and we were COURTESY OF: QUADY NORTH service, took time to describe two Portland- WINERY welcome to sit at the table. No thanks. Better made gins. Unfortunately, the gin and tonic to stock up at the Medford or Ashland farmers’ came in a wine glass, with a carnival-striped straw. markets, score a Quady North Rosé at Shop ‘N’ Kart for $11.48, and Wine sounded good to me. I was surprised that our server of- sip the State of Jefferson vino sitting in your yard with a paper bag fered a South African wine. Africa, while deserving of a spot on of peaches.” 24 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM CULTURE Escape Ashland is Like Puzzle Video Games IRL Escape Ashland is Like Puzzle Video Games IRL BY JOSH GROSS

THE MESSENGER’S ESCAPE RESEARCH TEAM MADE IT OUT IN 56:04 WITH NO CASUALTIES. PHOTO CREDIT: KERRI FRANKLIN

On the surface, being locked in a room unable to escape cret rooms and more. Players may ask for hints if they get is a nightmare. But for Kerri Franklin, owner of Escape stuck, but asking disqualifies them from joining the ros- Ashland, it’s a great family activity. ter on the leaderboard. However if players are stuck, staff “Once you do one [escape room], you get hooked,” she offers hints through an intercom to ensure that everyone says. “Whenever you go to a new city, it’s like, ‘oh, do they makes it through eventually. have one?’” “It’s kind of hard to know how long it will take,” says Her first was in Europe several years ago, and she’s done Franklin. “The best groups can do it in about 35 minutes. Specialists a dozen or so around the world since. After an escape ex- Those that struggle take an hour and a half.” perience with her family in Whistler, it dawned on her that The current record is 33 minutes, held by a team of E.R. in Pediatric Ashland was a place direly in need of an escape room. nurses. “With the kind of people who visit, the college; it is a But the experience doesn’t always bring out the best in good fit,” she says. a team. Dentistry After a year of design and remodeling, Escape Ashland “There was some tension in a newlywed couple once,” opened in spring and has stayed relatively busy since. says Franklin. Though the experience is for groups of two to eight, those Escape rooms have their origins in point and click ad- Dental decay in groups wishing to attend should probably book their two- venture style video games, as well as larger games like Por- hour slot at least a week in advance, especially if they pre- tal or The Legend of Zelda. The “escape the room” subgenre children is an fer to attend on a weekend. became popular enough to be launched as a live experience For the uninitiated, an escape room is a game that works in Japan, and then it spread out across the world’s interest- out pretty much exactly what it sounds like: Players are ing locations. epidemic and locked into a room and must make a jailbreak. They do so “There’s one in the catacombs in Paris,” says Franklin. “I by solving a series of puzzles to ultimately find the key that wish we’d done that.” almost always lets you out of the room. Those puzzles are themed to give There are enough now that some superfans even go on a sense of plot that propels players forward. escape room tours. Of course, they kind of have to. Since preventable… “The best rooms are immersive,” says Franklin. “You the thrill comes from the mystery of the puzzles, each par- feel like you’re in that world. The props and the tricks are ticular escape room is generally a one-time experience. always icing on the cake. It’s the environment, and having “The lifespan of a room is about 18 months,” says Frank- it be logical so that the sequence makes sense.” lin. “We will probably change the design in the downsea- Franklin says that plots don’t have to be high-tech, just son next year.” original. She played a painfully realistic one in Portland Franklin doesn’t yet know what the theme for the rede- where the goal is simply to find the rent money. sign will be, and is considering taking suggestions from For Escape Ashland, Franklin worked with a design the public. team in Bucharest to create a Shakespeare-themed escape. But for those locals who are already hooked, don’t wor- Pamela J. Ortiz, DDS, PC “The premise is you’re here for the audition for Henry ry. Escape Ashland is already at work on a second room in 541-773-2625 V, but you are locked in the Green Room,” says Franklin. downtown that will be old west saloon themed. Franklin www.grins4kidz.com “We wanted to do something that was all-ages, not scary is hoping to have that room open this winter. For fans, the 691 Murphy Rd., Ste 210 or dark.” next room can’t come soon enough. Medford, OR 97504 To escape the green room and make the audition, play- “People leave kind of jubilant,” says Franklin. “It’s an ers must navigate hidden messages, locked drawers, se- uplifting thing.” AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 25 CULTURE Art Watch Living in Oils Penny Simmons at Art du Jour Gallery BY JORDAN MARIE MARTINEZ

as well as several others, are on display mined to master oils. I became obsessed. I be- at Art du Jour Gallery in downtown gan devouring books on oil painting techniques Medford throughout August and Sep- and studying artists whose style I wanted to tember. emulate. I now paint exclusively in oils and feel Art du Jour picks artists either with- that the training and experience I gained while in the Rogue Valley or Northern Cali- using watercolors definitely contributes to the fornia. Simmons is a resident of Med- artist I am today. My only regret is that I don’t ford, but has lived in various parts of have another lifetime to dedicate to my new love the U.S., such as New York and Texas. of oil painting.” Beginning in watercolors, she gravi- Simmons is a member of the Oregon Water- tated to oils where she found she has color Society and an associate member of the a natural talent for. It wasn’t until she American and National Watercolor Societies. relocated to the Rogue Valley did she Art du Jour never requires a theme from its fea- rediscover her affinity for watercolor. tured artist, instead letting the artist share the “When we moved to Medford in 1997 medium he or she works best in. Whether its EGRETS OF NORTH BEND I was so intoxicated with the beauty of oils or watercolors, art is where Simmons calls PHOTO CREDIT: PENNY SIMMONS the Pacific Northwest that I decided to home. give watercolors another try,” she says A balmy summer day opens on an egret-filled in her bio. She never abandoned oils, however. PENNY SIMMONS AT ART DU JOUR GALLERY pond. Flowers dot the earthy landscape and 10 Main St, Medford “In June 2016 I met Sheri Dinardi who was trees border the marshy wetlands. It’s a paint- 10 am – 4 pm, Tuesday – Saturday hanging as a guest artist in the Salon at Art 541.770.3190 ing so beautiful and vibrant one might want to DuJour Gallery,” she says. “I was so impressed Opening reception Sunday, September 3 from 5 – 8 pm jump into it. This oil painting by Penny Simons, Free with her beautiful oil paintings that I was deter-

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1-877-928-9147 www.NelsonMacNeil.com 26 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM SPORTS & GOOOOAAAALLLL Outdoor Medford United Comes to the Field to Play Futbol BY CHARLES FISCHMAN pus” this summer, youth program. Moving from one Title I elementary school soccer gurus both trem- to the next, the two would run mini-soccer games and bled at the new standard throw in a few skill exercises during recess. The stu- and nodded their heads in dents loved the chance to play soccer/futbol, obviously agreement. More is bet- a favorite in Latin culture, and teachers and administra- ter. tors loved the positive changes in student attitudes and Even though Munich performance. When the program had one especially tal- is 9000 kilometers away ented participant, Medford United’s founding gave him from Medford, after- the chance to excel beyond the playground. shocks from the Bayern Medford United now includes boys teams from ages earthquake will reach ten to sixteen. All volunteer coaches eliminate one ma- the Rogue Valley. The jor expense associated with club soccer. Donations help Portland Timbers, one of cover administrative costs and provide equipment. The three Pacific Northwest club holds practices twice a week, and, given transpor- professional soccer teams tation and communication challenges, accepts that some in North America’s top practices might have a handful of players, and others MEDFORD UNITED FUTBOL CLUB UNDER-10 BOYS AT THE ROGUE MEMO- league have an outpost dozens. Medford United’s low-budget by necessity ap- RIAL CHALLENGE SOCCER TOURNAMENT. of their youth academy proach provides cover for the club to escape the “more, PHOTO CREDIT: CHRISTIANE PYLE program in Southern Or- more, more” consensus in other ways, too. The competitive American youth soccer world—from egon. Professional soccer/ “Our whole approach is, let them dribble,” says elite hotbeds like Southern California or North Texas; football is a global business, and the urgency to imitate Kaufman. Contrary to a coach-directed, tactically-ori- to their imitators in every major US city’s suburbs; and and necessity to compete are fierce: more facilities, more ented, and highly structured practice, Medford United even to Southern Oregon—is a feverish one. Endless staff, more structure. basically lets its members play, express themselves, and tournaments. Battling governing bodies. Corporate “The pay-to-play model,” says Dave Kaufman, found- learn through experience. Pick-up-soccer, where most sponsorships. Six-figure salaries at stake. Yet, despite er of Medford United Futbol Club, “leads to an elitist kids around the world learn the game, is the model for the tumult, an informal consensus reigns. sport.” After being part of the first generation introduced a Medford United practice. Mixed age groups set up a For those American families comfortable enough to to soccer in Southern Oregon by local legend Aksel An- couple of goals and go—make mistakes, try new moves, afford to pay for competitive (or club) soccer, which, at dersen and going on to play at Sonoma State and have a and enjoy themselves. The adults monitor only. the low end, runs several hundred dollars a season, and brief professional career in the early ‘90s, Kaufman well Another notable difference--Medford United is not at the upper end, several thousand, experts have per- knows the difficulty of maintaining a viable sports envi- selective. “In many cases,” Kaufman says, “kids have a suaded parents in the merit of more training, more in- ronment far from sprawling suburbs. Add the financial passion for a sport (regardless of ability). The quickest struction, and more competition. Clubs pull the young- hurdle which many children in the Rogue Valley’s La- way to take that joy away is to not include them on a spe- est children in with camps and “development” programs tino community face, and getting cut from a club team is cific team.” He continues, “we are trying to give kids a and then send most of them away by age twelve when a moot point. Kaufman created Medford United in 2011 platform where they can succeed.” In Medford United’s they are deemed not to have potential. When Bayern to eliminate both obstacles. case, more kids playing longer, having more fun, and Munich (the leading professional soccer club in Germa- The newish club grew out of Kaufman and Eagle Point (as Kaufman notes), demonstrating more ability by 10th ny) opened its $83 million dollar youth academy “cam- High School coach Matthew Sober’s “Soccer in Schools” grade, is the worthwhile “more.” Viva United! Go Here End of Summer Doesn’t Mean End of Fun Labor Day Weekend in the Rogue Valley BY JORDAN MARIE MARTINEZ Labor Day weekend is like the last hurrah for summer. Fall is closer to our door- event for the family or a date. Daughtry is performing his original alternative rock steps than just around the corner, and the school year is ready to begin whether music Saturday, September 2. To make it a more complete day, take the opportunity children are ready for it or not. Dozens of events are taking place during the holiday to enjoy the quaint downtown of Jacksonville. Enjoy a meal at C St. Bistro or an weekend in the Rogue Valley, and here are a few special ones. artisan cup of coffee at Forty-Five Coffee. 350 S 1st St, Jacksonville, 7:30 pm, Saturday, September 2, $67 reserved, $69 stand- Taste of Harry & David: Harry & David’s 15th annual food and wine festival ing room, $44 lawn, $34 children will take place Sept. second and third. Locals and tourists can sample local beer, wines, and cider as well as gourmet food and chocolate. For $15 dollars, patrons Emigrant Lake: If a food and wine festival or a concert isn’t as relaxing as some will get a wine glass for sampling and can peruse around 60 booths offering these might prefer for the long weekend, enjoy the day swimming and lounging at Emi- delicious samples. $10 lets patrons grant Lake. The beautiful lake five miles outside of Ashland has camp- sample food only. Live music will also grounds and and an RV Park. Float or lay out by the water, barbecue be present at the event, entertaining with friends and family, and end embrace the end of summer. guests as they enjoy decadent food and drinks by local businesses. Grants Pass Growers Market: Every Saturday in Grants Pass the 1314 Center Dr, Medford, 11 am – 6 pm, Growers Market sets up from 9 am to 1 pm, selling home and fresh Sept. 2 and 3, $15 for food and alcohol, grown spices and flowers, produce, and artwork. Attendees can enjoy $10 for food only and sample homemade essential oils, take home a fresh cake or pie, and even meet a silversmith. Artists and farmers from Butte Falls to Britt Festival: While it may seem the Oregon Coast set up shop here for those seeking more natural and like an obvious choice, Britt Festivals artisan products for their stomachs and homes. is always a great option for a weekend 4th and F St, Grants Pass, 9 am – 1 pm, Saturday, September 2, free AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 27 SCREEN Cultures Coalesce An Affair Remains Tells a Tale of Matrimony Birthed From Infidelity BY JACOB SCHEPPLER

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Although based in Medford, filmmaker Ray from there.” my medium so I switched schools and majors. Nomoto Robison has cultural ties to East Asian Squarely in the film noir tradition, this am- Since that time it has been and continues to be a traditions, a versatility that gives his work a bitious project is a sober, dialogue driven story struggle primarily because as an artist you can’t unique essence of vibrancy and dualism, a “bi- that focuses more on subtleties and interperson- just create something for commercial reasons. formity” that may just reach its apex in a film al relations than flashy phenomena. Films like I’ve spent decades producing advertising and currently in production, An Affair Remains. An Affair Remains seek to rekindle a golden age marketing videos but that wasn’t really wasn’t “An Affair Remains came about in a very un- of film, the 1950s-1960s, where the experimen- what I wanted to do so I basically just stopped usual way,” says Robison. “I was in Japan last tal nature of the times met perfectly with the being a producer/director for hire. I now work a year and happened to meet an actor, Masayuki standards and traditions that were set by semi- regular 40-hour-per-week job not related to film Yui, who had been in four Akira Kurosawa films. nal plays and epic poems—and remarkably, the whatsoever and devote all my time outside those It developed into an opportunity I didn’t want film’s lead actress has experience of working in hours to working on the films I want to create.” to miss especially the idea of working with both films from this era, appearing with the legend- “My short films especially contain emotional Yui and Marlyn Mason whom I had worked with ary Elvis Presley in the 1969 film The Trouble parts of me which I feel comfortable in exposing. before on a number of films. So I took on the task With Girls. Robison himself has been interested I read somewhere that filmmakers will often go of writing a film for the two of them.” in authentic, transcendent art since his time at for silly or over-the-top types of productions be- He continues, “Usually when I write a screen- university. cause they are fearful of being laughed at or not play for a short film it is because I have a certain “Hard to believe it was over 40 years ago, having acceptance of their serious side. I under- emotional attachment to the story so creating I was a Fine Arts (drawing, painting) major at stand that statement because before I moved to characters to fit specific actors was new to me. the University of Montana, when someone men- the Rogue Valley I felt that way. The comfort I It was nearly a year after I met Yui that I fin- tioned the Motion Picture program at Montana feel here in the Rogue Valley allows me to be an ished the script. I sent it to him and asked if he State,” recalls Robison. “It had never occurred artist who works in film. It wasn’t till I was over would be interested in doing the film. He said to me before that time to be a filmmaker but at 50 years old that I felt like I could call myself a yes and everything just starting coming together that moment I knew that film was going to be filmmaker.” 28 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM WELLNESS Taking Your Other Pulse Proper Approach to Assessment of Your Underactive Thyroid BY DR. DANIEL SMITH

According to the statistics of the context of several systems of the body including the endocrine, nervous and the American Thyroid Associa- cardiovascular systems. It produces hormones that affect virtually every tissue in tion, over 20 million Americans the body. In this way, it is an excellent “canary” to gauge the vigor of a patient. Even have been diagnosed with and minor disturbances in the status of the thyroid gland can have a dramatic effect on a treated for hypothyroidism. It patient’s overall health. Many factors affect the health of the thyroid, including age, is likely that an additional 20 food choices, stress, sleep quality, reproductive or menopausal status, toxic load, million people are suffering current medications, blood sugar metabolism and perhaps most importantly, the with poorly functioning thy- health of the adrenal glands and sex glands. It is prudent for a physician to examine roid glands but have received all of these points prior to administering medication. The physical exam should be no treatment. The vast majority meticulous as well. For example, an inability of the iris to remain contracted upon of patients who seek out medi- direct exposure to bright light is suggestive of adrenal dysfunction. Adrenal imbal- cal care for hypothyroidism ances often are associated with hypothyroidism. Failure to address this issue will are treated conventionally with lead to poor clinical outcomes. synthetic thyroid hormone. I Regarding labs, medical guidelines recommend using thyroid stimulating hor- find this unfortunate because mone (TSH) to evaluate thyroid function. TSH is a hormone produced by the pi- while some of these people do tuitary. It travels to the thyroid gland where it stimulates the thyroid to produce require management with this hormone. From a laboratory perspective, an elevated TSH, convention dictates, is medication, most people with sufficient to substantiate a need for prescriptive thyroid hormone. In practice, how- hypothyroidism can effectively ever, TSH is a poor tool for determining thyroid health. Prescribing based on TSH be treated without prescrip- alone can be a risky endeavor, as such an approach allows the true cause of the DR. DANIEL SMITH tive thyroid hormones. More symptoms to go unaddressed, and can lead to more serious conditions such as osteo- often than not, a thorough porosis and cardiovascular disease. I recommend at a minimum to test TSH, along history, physical exam and proper testing will clearly reveal subtle nutritional defi- with both thyroid hormones (free T3 and free T4) as well an additional hormone ciencies, environmental toxicities or imbalances in the endocrine and cardiovascu- called “reverse” T3, a form of thyroid hormone produced by the liver that actually lar system. Once these underlining issues are addressed, thyroid imbalances often prevents activated T3 from doing its job. Additionally, I always test salivary adrenal resolve spontaneously. status and DHEA. This is important because high DHEA can lead to high levels of Unfortunately, most physicians use a “reductionist” model to assess health. That thyroid hormone while high cortisol can lead to low levels. At the same time, it is is, they view the thyroid as an isolated entity. The constellation of symptoms such important to understand that lab results are only guidelines. A high TSH for one fatigue, weight gain, depression, sensitivity to cold, muscle or joint aches, brain fog, person may be perfectly normal for another. Finally, tests are available that can poor memory, PMS and brittle nails are perceived as being an indication of a need assess the liver’s ability to detoxify, can elucidate toxic load and that can identify for thyroid hormone. Sometimes, thyroid hormone supplementation helps for a any subclinical nutrient deficiency which may be associated with hypothyroidism. short time, but invariably these symptoms tend to return. The bottom line is that hypothyroid symptoms are often an early warning sign of It is much more appropriate to recognize that the thyroid gland exists within other systemic imbalances. It is these issues that must be addressed. Taking a Deep Breath as the School Year Starts Finding Balance in Times of Change BY KELLYNA KALEOLANI CAMPBELL

Do you feel unstable by the winds for our lives. It is easy to blame another person or situation when things do not go of change? Are you living the life you our way. Allow peace to become your centerline. If you feel angry about something, want? Or do the multitude of societal feel it and let it go. Holding onto anger will only make it worse. As Pema Chodron, and inner changes, create enormous Buddhist teacher, talks about in the Shenpa Syndrome: if you scratch and pick at uncertainty. Many people feel this a thought, it will bleed, just as if you were to scratch and pick at your skin. The lack of stability and are searching for more you scratch it, the worse it will get. Pema says, “Learning to recognize shenpa something to hold onto. How can we teaches us the meaning of not being attached to this world… being hooked by what find balance in times of great change? we associate with comfort. All we’re trying to do is not to feel our uneasiness. But Begin with a steady practice that when we do this we never get to the root of practice. The root is experiencing the creates a place of balance. Medita- itch as well as the urge to scratch, and then not acting it out.”- See more at: http:// tion, tai chi, qi gong, walking, af- www.awakin.org/read/view.php firmations, and/or mindfulness can Learning to watch your life as a movie, and become the observer, is another life help one maintain a sense of inner practice. Detachment allows you to do this. If you feel uncertain or uptight, breathe balance. The intention behind your love and peace into your body or focus on something that calms you down and re- practice determines its success. Prac- turns you to inner stillness. Watch the drama and do not get caught in its web. Go tice takes commitment and it needs for a walk, breathe some fresh air, or jump into a river to cleanse your body. Every to become a regular routine in order moment spend in anguish is precious time you are not at peace or in love. to create a supportive foundation. Bring color into your daily practice. If you need to cool down, wear some soft In addition to these practices, blue tones. When you are in need of energy, orange or yellow are great colors. And we all need to feel loved. Create a when you need passion and/or power, bring some red into your life. If you are in a KELLYNA KALEOLANI CAMPBELL loving support network to carry sticky situation it would be appropriate to focus on purple and see a purple wave of you through these challenging times. We need each other and we need to surround transformation, shift the energy. Additionally, I like to include an array of color in ourselves with the loving support of people, activities, and daily practice to sustain my diet to nourish all organs and bodily functions. us through these times. In addition to developing a practice that works for you, balance can be sustained Do things that nurture yourself. Self-care needs to become a primary focus, for with understanding. The more we understand each other and appreciate the com- without it, we are not in balance. We are constantly making choices. Peace or an- plex roles we play in our families and societies, the more we are able to support each guish is a personal choice. Which lifestyle do you choose to carry you through the other in rising to be the best we can be. May we look into each other’s hearts and changing currents? souls and see there … ourselves. Balance can be sustained with a sense of inner peace when we take responsibility AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 29 FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): What I wish to murmur, “May I find the scent of your breath for you is a toasty coolness. I pray that you will like apricots, and your whispers like spiced wine claim a messy gift. I want you to experience an flowing smoothly to welcome my caresses.” If empowering surrender and a calming climax. I those sentiments seem too flowery, you could very much hope, Virgo, that you will finally see pluck gems from Pablo Neruda’s love sonnets. an obvious secret and capitalize on some unruly How about this one: “I want to do with you what wisdom and take an epic trip to an intimate turning spring does to the cherry trees.” Here’s another: point. I trust that you’ll find a barrier that draws “I hunger for your sleek laugh and your hands people together instead of keeping them apart. the color of a furious harvest. I want to eat the These wonders may sound paradoxical, and yet sunbeams flaring in your beauty.” they’re quite possible and exactly what you need. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Welcome to Swami Moonflower’s Psychic Hygiene Hints. Ready for some mystical cleansing? Hint #1: To LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Psychologist remove stains on your attitude, use a blend of James Hansell stated his opinion of psychoanalyst Chardonnay wine, tears from a cathartic crying Sigmund Freud: “He was wrong about so many session, and dew collected before dawn. Hint #2: things. But he was wrong in such interesting To eliminate glitches in your love life, polish your ways. He pioneered a whole new way of looking at erogenous zones with pomegranate juice while things.” That description should provide good raw september 16-30 you visualize the goddess kissing your cheek. #3: material for you to consider as you play with your To get rid of splotches on your halo, place angel approach to life in the coming weeks, Libra. Being food cake on your head for two minutes, then Log your trips. Win Prizes! RVTD.org right won’t be half as important as being willing bury the cake in holy ground while chanting, “It’s to gaze at the world from upside-down, inside-out not my fault! My evil twin’s a jerk!” #4: To banish perspectives. So I urge you to put the emphasis the imaginary monkey on your back, whip your on formulating experimental hypotheses, not shoulders with a long silk ribbon until the monkey on proving definitive theories. Be willing to ask runs away. #5: To purge negative money karma, naive questions and make educated guesses and burn a dollar bill in the flame of a green candle. Imagine escape your own certainties.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A reader SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’re named Kameel Hawa writes that he “prefers entering a phase of your astrological cycle when pleasure to leisure and leisure to luxury.” That list you’ll be likely to receive gifts at a higher rate of priorities would be excellent for you to adopt Your ad here! than usual. Some gifts could be big, complex, and during the coming weeks. My analysis of the catalytic, though others may be subtle, cryptic, or astrological omens suggests that you will be the even covert. While some may be useful, others recipient of extra amounts of permission, relief, The Rogue Valley Messenger reaches over 18,000 readers every issue. could be problematic. So I want to make sure you approval, and ease. I won’t be surprised if you know how important it is to be discerning come into possession of a fresh X-factor Folks pick up the Messenger to see what events to attend, where to eat about these offerings. You probably or wild card. In my opinion, to seek dinner, where to grab a coffee and more. Don’t miss out. Here is where shouldn’t blindly accept all of them. luxury would be a banal waste of For instance, don’t rashly accept such precious blessings. You’ll you want to be. Our rates are truly unbeatable. Give us a call today! a “blessing” that would indebt get more health-giving benefits or obligate you to someone in that will last longer if you ways that feel uncomfortable. cultivate simple enjoyments and restorative tranquility. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. [email protected] | 541.708.5688 22-Dec. 21): You are GEMINI (May 21-June currently under the influence 20): The coming weeks will of astrological conditions that be an excellent time to cruise have led to dramatic boosts of self- past the houses where you grew esteem in laboratory rats. To test the up, the schools you used to attend, theory that this experimental evidence can the hotspots where you and your old friends be applied to humans, I authorize you to act like hung out, and the places where you first worked a charismatic egomaniac in the coming weeks. and had sex. In fact, I recommend a grand tour of JUST KIDDNG! I lied about the lab rats. And I your past. If you can’t literally visit the locations Taking a Deep Breath as the School Year Starts lied about you having the authorization to act like where you came of age, simply visualize them an egomaniac. But here are the true facts: The in detail. In your imagination, take a leisurely Finding Balance in Times of Change astrological omens suggest you can and should be excursion through your life story. Why do I advise a lyrical swaggerer and a sensitive swashbuckler. this exercise? Because you can help activate your BY KELLYNA KALEOLANI CAMPBELL future potentials by reconnecting with your roots.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I invite you to eliminate all of the following activities CANCER (June 21-July 22): One of my from your repertoire in the next three weeks: favorite Cancerian artists is Penny Arcade, squabbling, hassling, feuding, confronting, a New York performance artist, actress, and scuffling, skirmishing, sparring, and brawling. playwright. In this horoscope, I offer a testimonial Why is this my main message to you? Because in which she articulates the spirit you’d be wise to the astrological omens tell me that everything cultivate in the coming weeks. She says, “I am the important you need to accomplish will come from person I know best, inside out, the one who best [broker] waging an intense crusade of peace, love, and understands my motivations, my struggles, my understanding. The bickering and grappling stuff triumphs. Despite occasionally betraying my best won’t help you achieve success even a little -- and interests to keep the peace, to achieve goals, or for would probably undermine it. the sake of beloved friendships, I astound myself by my appetite for life, my unwavering curiosity [sales] AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): into the human condition, my distrust of the status Stockbrokers in Pakistan grew desperate when quo, my poetic soul and abiding love of beauty, my the Karachi Stock Exchange went into a tailspin. strength of character in the face of unfairness, and In an effort to reverse the negative trend, they my optimism despite defeats and loss.” performed a ritual sacrifice of ten goats in a parking lot. But their “magic” failed. Stocks [marketing] continued to fade. Much later they recovered, LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Witwatersrand but not in a timely manner that would suggest is a series of cliffs in South Africa. It encompasses the sacrifice worked. I urge you to avoid their 217 square miles. From this area, which is a tiny approach to fixing problems, especially now. fraction of the Earth’s total land surface, humans Reliance on superstition and wishful thinking is have extracted 50 percent of all the gold ever [logistics] guaranteed to keep you stuck. On the other hand, mined. I regard this fact as an apt metaphor for I’m happy to inform you that the coming weeks you to meditate on in the next 12 months, Leo. If will be a highly favorable time to use disciplined you’re alert, you will find your soul’s equivalent of research and rigorous logic to solve dilemmas. Witwatersrand. What I mean is that you’ll have a golden opportunity to discover emotional and spiritual riches that will nurture your soul as it has PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In the rarely been nurtured. A’s | B’s | C’s coming days, maybe you could work some lines from the Biblical “Song of Solomon” into your 555 intimate exchanges. The moment is ripe for such HOMEWORK: 541-301-3463 extravagance. Can you imagine saying things Each of us has a secret ignorance. What’s eek.com like, “Your lips are honey,” or “You are a fountain yours? What will you do about it? Testify at in the garden, a well of living waters”? In my FreeWillAstrology.com. opinion, it wouldn’t even be too extreme for you 30 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM WEED GARDEN Talent Health Club Lead Budtender MEGAN MCFARLAND AKA @HIGHMEGANPIE @THCAFTERHOURS

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