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Volume 4, Issue 3 // February 2 - February 16, 2017

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3 MARCH 3RD • 4TH • 5TH 2017 BEST OF KICK-OFF EVENTS FRIDAY - MARCH 3RD 5:30PM TO 7PM Social Hour in the Stardust Lounge at Ashland Hill Hotel THE ROGUE VALLEY live music, chocolate sculpture assembly, beer & appetizers 6:30PM TO 9PM Chocolate Maker’s Dinner at Ashland Springs Hotel FESTIVAL DAYS issue of the year! SATURDAY MARCH 4TH SUNDAY MARCH 5TH Our BIGGEST 11AM TO 5PM 11AM TO 5PM Chocolate, Wine & Beer Tastings, Charlie’s Chocolate 5K Run/Walk issue of the year! Chef Demos, Best in Show Contest, Chocolate, Wine & Beer Tastings, Our most POPULAR Workshops, Spa Party Workshops, Chef Demos ” in the Rogue Valley! AT ASHLAND HILLS HOTEL The best “BEST OF Ticket $20 • Two Day Pass $30 Children 8 and under free OregonChocolateFestival.com IT’S TIME TO CAST 541.482.8310 • 2525 ASHLAND STREET, ASHLAND 10% of festival proceeds will support Children’s Miracle Network and the ASANTE’S Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, in Medford. YOUR VOTES! Helping premature babies thrive! SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE SOU CREATIVE ARTS FACULTY EXHIBITION LOCAL BUSINESSES AND Complementing the Southern Oregon University Center for Humanities Campus Theme SHAPES OF CURIOSITY VOTE TODAY! On View January 27 – March 11, 2017 • Open Mon – Sat, 10 AM – 4 PM

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The Rogue Valley Messenger PO Box 8069 | Medford, OR 97501 CONTENTS 541-708-5688 page roguevalleymessenger.com PUBLIC page GO HERE [email protected] A romantic date THE BUSINESS END OF THINGS PROFILE “Nobody would be here 9 doesn’t have to break 26 SALES MANAGER Katie Ball without the river,” explains the bank. Our Outdoor SALES REPS Tuula Rebhahn, Jody Guion Robyn Janssen from the Expert Mike Dickenson WEB MASTER Tammy Wilder Rogue Riverkeeper, an provides a chocolate SOCIAL MEDIA WIZ Alex Sophia box of outdoor OUR FINANANCIAL WIZARD Sara Louton, Advanced Books organization that works to DISTRIBUTION Alex Sophia, Olivia Doty protect our waterways. Our romantic outposts in OUR WORDSMITHS reporter Charles Fischman the surrounding area. catches up with the PUBLISHER & EDITOR Phil Busse Southern Oregon native. ASSOCIATE EDITOR Sara Jane Wiltermood MUSIC EDITOR Josh Gross PRODUCTION MANAGER Katie Ball CALENDAR EDITOR Jordon Lindsey ROAMING REPORTERS page page Hannah Jones SOUND page ART CRITIC Jordan Marie Martinez SCREEN OUTDOOR EXPERTS Jeanine Moy, Mike Dickenson Wild, reckless and a bit Organizers for the Siskiyou COLUMNISTS Rob Brezsny, Shannon Wheeler, crazy are compliments in 20 FilmFest are aware that x27 Deborah Gordon, Dan Smith some corners of country the event has a built-in FREELANCERS Tyrell Trimble, Tuula Rebhahn, music. Our new music Erin Zelinka, Melissa Haskin, Julie Gillis, Charles paradox: To promote Fischman, Anna Diem and Josh Davis reviewer Josh Davis tries to wild, outdoor places, they GET IN TOUCH lasso some answers from want people to spend a EMAIL [email protected] outlaw country artist Darci long weekend afternoon MUSIC [email protected] Carlson, who plays Johnny gathered in an auditorium, EVENTS [email protected] B’s for the first time. watching films. ADVERTISE [email protected]

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And, with that in mind, as America has adjusted to a new president over the Kim John Payne, consultant to 230 independent and public schools, is returning to give an inspiring and informative talk on Social Inclusion. past several weeks, we have been encouraged and impressed by Kim will share his insights on ways to combat the problem of isolation the superhero alter egos millions of Americans are displaying, Visit that is a growing part of the experience of many children today. as millions (and, yes, literally and factually millions) of citizens simplicityparenting.org Developed over 24 years with children from almost every continent, are flexing their political muscles. From street protests the day to learn more. this approach gives practical school and home based tools to work after Donald Trump’s inauguration to smaller gestures like with social exclusion issues and promote tolerance among our children. donations to organizations protecting immigration, free speech and choice. However, narcissists win, in part, because they can suck all the oxygen from the Tuesday, March 7, 6:30-8 pm, FREE room. The news feeds in the country have been dominated by the scatter shot of Parenting Essence: Working with Childhood Temperaments policy changes from the White House, and while we agree that now is an important Presented by Nina Gallwey, Educational Support Teacher time to voice concern, we also want to score our own minor victory by focusing and Through lecture and discussion, Nina will provide a thorough look at the profiling what is good and exciting in the Rogue Valley, and controlling our own four temperaments and the ways that we can work with our children so they can blossom in our care. conversations. Towards that end, this is our Restaurant Issue, and we are so proud and impressed Wednesday, April 12, 6:30-8 pm, FREE by how the American dream is playing out; each restaurant is an individual’s dream, Just Say Know: A Pragmatic Discussion About Substance Use and its own community of servers, patrons and food suppliers. Truly, within each Presented by Matt Vogel, Health Promotion Specialist & Instructor for Department of Psychology at SOU restaurant, the American dream is on full display, and that alone deserves recogni- In this interactive presentation, Matt will explore historical and current tion and celebration. drug trends, how to approach the topic with young folks, and special Our oh-so-wonderful food reviewer Melissa Haskin has been busy these past few considerations based on our community dynamic in southern Oregon. weeks. She has been visiting and talking with chefs in the area as they prepare for Ashland Restaurant Week. Her interviews are published in this issue’s feature (page 11), and we hope that better understanding the people who prepare your meals make that dining experience more interesting and profound. Also, Melissa visited Si Casa Xpress in Grants Pass for her regular column, Cheap Join us for our Eats (page 23). And yes, it is worth pointing out here how much food is one of the strongest representations about how much this country is built on immigrants, and FREE their unique cultures. Our food “reporting” for this issue is rounded out by our writer Charles Fischman who talks with Jefferson Public Radio about their 36th annual wine tasting. Again, in how many ways can we identify the various threads and connections that build a community: This is an event about celebrating a local radio station that brings so much information and entertainment to the region, with about three dozen vine- yards from the area, and layered on with about a dozen Rogue Valley restaurants (page 23). And, moving from food and drink to news, we are pleased to report on a new radio station in Cave Junction (page 8). For the past few years, residents there have been gathering funds and equipment to launch a radio station that will be truly locally-grown. And really, should the media be much different than how we value our food? That is, we truly believe that locally-grown media is as important to the health of a community as locally-grown food; specifically, consider that the state of the media in America has paralleled the concerns many of you have for the state of the food systems—and eating habits—in this country, that much of the news we consume is not produced locally, and tends to deliver fluff rather than information that is nutritional to our lives. Consider that two years ago Kim Kardashian received 40 times more media coverage than environmental threats to the world’s oceans. And, the impact from this focus of the media is troubling: In a recent survey, more Americans can name contestants on “American Idol” than the mayor of their city. Yes, OMG! Saturday, February 11 But again, we are happy to report on important countertrends, like the new radio 11AM to 1PM station in Cave Junction, and we believe that the Messenger, which starts its fourth year of publication this month, is an important addition. Co-op Classroom, 300 N. Pioneer St., Ashland Finally, this issue kicks off voting for our annual Best Of. For the next three weeks, we ask each of you to tell us where you find your favorite burrito, your favorite karaoke, and (thinking ahead to summer) your favorite swimming hole. It isn’t trite to say that there is so much good in the world. Yes, it has been a difficult and stressful several weeks, but we are heartened by how we have watched many of you respond with dignity and respect, and also been reminded to look around and see what is going right in our communities, and that is a lot. FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 16, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 5 LETTERS HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY? Send your thoughts to: [email protected]

Letters must be received by noon Friday before next print date for inclusion in the following week’s paper. Please limit letters to 250 words. Speak Up Submission does not guarantee publication. (FROM VOICEMAIL): I enjoy your paper and I really love your event section and I just finished reading a couple of food reviews and there’s no address or phone number listed for Onyx. So I just want you to be really helpful if you listed that information when you list to review and maybe the hours that it’s open etc. Okay. Thanks and keep on keeping on. - Abigail Editor’s Note: Yes, our bad: Oynx is open 4 – 9 pm, Tues – Sat. And, you can find them at 635 N Oregon Street in Jacksonville.

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541-237-9535 • [email protected] FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 16, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 7 NEWS A Watershed Moment for Wild Rivers BLM Order Curtails Mining Threat BY CHARLES FISCHMAN Mine. scribes his reaction. “I received the notice (of The remote location of the claims in the application) from the Forest Service… I was the Klamath-Siskiyou would also have nervous, a little bit scared.” The testing site was required smelter operations adjacent seven miles from his house, upstream. to the strip-mines. The EPA’s Toxic The Reaction: Lacey was not alone in his Release Inventory annually cites hard- alarm. Word spread from neighbor to neighbor rock mining as the largest source of and town to town, and a coordinated effort to toxic pollution in the country. When prevent nickel mining quickly emerged. Hun- Glenbrook Mine prepared nickel ore at dreds attended public meetings over 2015 and its facility in Coos Bay (mid-1990s) for 2016, and tens of thousands submitted com- smelting in Riddle, Coos Bay residents ments to the BLM and Forest Service. “The STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDERS ENJOY THE WILD SMITH not only experienced nickel ore dust prospect of having a nickel mine in their back- RIVER. PHOTO BY ROBYN JANSSEN, KS WILD coating homes and neighborhoods but yard,” says Joseph Vaile, Executive Director of respiratory ailments, too. Barbara Ul- KS Wild, “drove people’s concerns.” Nickel’s main value is its ability to form al- lian, a Grants Pass resident who has learned far Senators Markley and Wyden, and Repre- loys, or combinations of metal, such as stainless more about geology, hydrology, mining law, the sentatives Defazio and Huffman heard their steel. Recently, another alloy proved stronger in nickel mining industry, and the ecology of the constituents’ voices and devised a long-term Southwest Oregon. Over 170 businesses (from Klamath-Siskiyou region than she ever expect- solution: The Southwest Oregon Watershed breweries to guide services), 47 conservation ed over decades of following this issue summa- and Salmon Protection Act. The bill, if passed, and outdoor recreation groups (from Friends rizes the situation: “You cannot build a mine on would permanently withdraw mineral rights of the Kalmiopsis to the Native Fish Society), top of it (headwater and aquifer recharge areas) from the affected Klamath-Siskiyou region. 19 communities (from Cres- More immediately, the bill’s cent City to Cave Junction), introduction led to the BLM’s over 200 scientists, four native 20 year withdrawal. “Every- tribes, and thousands of in- one is very, very grateful for dependent citizens combined the decision, ” says Barbara to stop development of three Ullian, the Grant’s Pass resi- nickel mines proposed for the dent, “and very, very grate- Klamath-Siskiyou region. Al- ful to the Congressional del- though numbers are not exact, egation in working to make it local salmon presumably also happen.” supported the effort. The Future: The Public Land Order is in effect for Where? The mining claims now. According to Vaile, KS are adjacent to the Kalmiopsis Wild and other conservation Wilderness in the headwaters organizations will monitor region of the North Fork of the any administrative or leg- Smith River, Rough and Ready islative action which might Creek, Baldface Creek, and alter the results. “It will be the Illinois and Chetco Rivers. hard to undo something with Guiding and tour businesses, such broad support,” Vaile recreational boaters and an- believes. The value of the glers, and the health of the THE ROUGH AND READY CREEK, ONE OF THE CLEAN AND CLEAR WATERWAYS Klamath-Siskiyou region will salmon population especially THREATENED BY NICKEL STRIP-MINING. PHOTO BY NATE WILSON. continue to reside in its pris- depend on the pristine quality tine waters and wilderness. of these waterways, as well as without getting polluted water.” Minor Details: Spot price of nickel on local communities which source their drinking The Catalyst: Nickel is also valuable as a the London Metals Exchange, January 24: water from them. catalyst in chemical reactions. When prices $4.43/pound. Pounds of LME nickel reserves: What Happened? On December 30, BLM spiked in 2007, mining companies reconsid- 827,986,320. Public Land Order No. 7859 withdrew over ered the low-grade deposits in Southwest Or- Price of frozen Chinook Salmon at Fisherman 100,000 acres of Bureau of Land Management egon. As for the people who lived, worked, and Direct in Gold Beach, Oregon: $20.95/pound. and National Forest lands in the Klamath-Siski- played there, the possibility of mining caused Pounds in reserve: 800. you region from the exercise of mineral rights. a different reaction: “it was shocking to In effect, it stops mining, including the pro- the people who depend on the rivers,” posed nickel mines, for a minimum of 20 years. says Jeanine Moy, Program Coordina- What’s Wrong with Nickel Mining? tor at KS Wild, the non-profit dedicated A previous nickel mine operated in Oregon, to the Klamath-Siskiyou’s preservation the Glenbrook Mine in Riddle (closed in 1998). and restoration. Three companies filed The low-grade deposits there (2%) required mining claims on National Forest and strip-mining, or large scale removal of the BLM lands. In 2014, the Red Flat Nickel earth’s surface, to produce viable amounts of Corporation (owned by British invest- nickel. Eventually, importing nickel ore from ment firm, St. Peter Port Capital) acted New Caledonia, 6000 miles across the Pacific, on its claim and filed an application to proved more cost effective than strip-mining in conduct test drilling. David Lacey who Oregon. The Southwest Oregon deposits likely SOUTHWEST OREGON RESIDENTS FILL A 2016 BLM lives in Hunter Creek outside of Gold hold 1% nickel, or half as rich as the Glenbrook HEARING ON MINERAL RIGHTS WITHDRAWAL. Beach and owns South Coast Tours de- PHOTO BY NATE WILSON. 8 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM NEWS Locally-Grown: As in Food, as in Radio 105.7 Is Cave Junction’s Very Own BY PHIL BUSSE

Just 20 years ago, the 10,000 radio stations in same time that commercial stations are closing every LP and CD in the station has been donat- America were owned and operated by some 5000 down, getting bought out by huge chains, and ed by our supporters and local musicians, too, different organizations, creating an eclectic getting dumbed down and what I call “blander- and we definitely want to highlight all the lo- patchwork of talk, music and what-not. But since ized.” There are just over one thousand new LP- cal talent in the IV. We plan to have a weekly, 1996, radio increasingly has been consolidated FMs like us, getting on the air since 2013! That live-music show, for example. into the hands of just a few corporations, with tells me and anyone who’s paying attention that We hope to be streaming our broadcast later nearly 90 percent of radio stations in the hands there’s a deep need, and a growing movement, this year, but that’ll take a little bit more equip- of four companies. out there across the country, and right here, in ment, money and time. Actually getting on the But that trend is changing, with community the Illinois Valley. air was the crucial goal we had in front of us, radio stations so-called Low-Powered FM, that RVM: Where is the tower located? Are there both for all our supporters, and for the FCC. have the ability to just broadcast for a few miles any stories to tell about finding the right lo- RVM: How do you think KXCJ will change popping up in cities and towns. cation? This month, Cave Junction added its own lo- Both our cally-grown radio station, KXCJ. We caught up studio and with Station Manager “Keeeth” (yes, three Es). our trans- mitter site Rogue Valley Messenger: What shows are are locat- lined up? ed in Cave Keeeth: To start with, we’ll be broadcasting a Junction. lot of music mixes along with some syndicated C a v e N e t , shows that are not heard in the Illinois Valley a local ISP, or, in the Rogue Valley, either! Later, probably in p r o v i d e d March, we’ll start adding programming by our space for first group of freshly-trained local DJs, some our anten- doing music shows, and some doing interview/ na on their public affairs shows. tower, so RVM: What is the mix of music and “talk”? we didn’t I think we’ll settle into a mostly-music station, have to but with plenty of interview and info shows— build our mostly syndicated ones like Big Picture Science, own, and Democracy Now, Fifty-one Percent, Economic another Update, off the top of my head. We’re starting local out- COMMUNITY MEMBERS MARCH IN THEIR RADIO TOWER right off this spring with some locally-produced fit, Sis- PHOTO SUBMITTED public affairs-type shows, too, and we plan to Q Com- train and mentor more folks who want to do that munications, actually hung the antenna the community? kind of programming which is a bit more chal- there together, they totally saved the day for There are a lot of different communities and lenging and time-consuming to do, of course. community-powered radio in the IV! really, cultures within the Illinois Valley, and RVM: What is the process for determining RVM: How much money have you been able we don’t necessarily know of each other, or talk a show? to raise? And what major purchases? with each other. I think that’s harmful—espe- It all starts with anyone who’s interested going Over the past three years, we’ve raised over cially given the behavior and direction of na- to our website and filling out a KXCJ Program $40,000, almost all of it through direct, face- tional political groups and people right now. I’m Proposal there, or connecting with us directly— to-face donations from community members at not saying we all have to like each other in the Cave Junction is a small town, after all!—and a bunch of fundraising events we’ve organized. IV, but we do need to treat each other with some getting a paper form, fill it out, and it goes to the I’m proud of the great people in this valley who basic mutual respect, and listen to each other— Program Review Committee. We try to get back did that it’s—an amazing thing. and then ask our questions. We have an opportu- to the person right away, to answer any ques- RVM: Some time ago, you received a dona- nity to set a local example for how we’re going to tions they have, and get the ball rolling. tion of 2000 records! What are some of those work together on the very real problems we face. RVM: Why radio? How is radio different records? Why not streaming music? The future of community-based radio in the Il- than other mediums, and/or how does it serve We’re broadcasting, testing and fine-tuning linois Valley will be to do the things community- as a “community builder”? our equipment at the moment, and we’ll gradu- based radio has done elsewhere: to nurture and People have been talking about the “death ally roll out our full schedule over the coming showcase local cultures, and provide a place for of community radio” for years now, and guess months, in a sustainable way—we’re all volun- communities to get, give, and share the info nec- what, community-based radio is growing, at the teers, and we’re all learning by doing. Almost essary, if a democratic society is to exist. BEE ENGAGED! A whole beehive of organizations are sponsoring the very important Protecting Pollinators Forum. (Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, Beyond Toxics, OSU Extension, and the Ashland Food Co-op) Presenters include: Aimee Code, Pesticide Program Director at The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation; Dr. Susan Kegley, CEO & Principle of Pesticide Research Institute; Jack Williams, Senior Scientist at Trout Unlimited; and, Kelsey Kopec, Native Pollinator Researcher at the Center for Biological Diversity.

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PHOTO BY TARAN cell (949) 292-1191 Where local governments; for their lives, from their SERVING SO. OREGON water and sewer districts; NADLER AND COURTESY OF ROBYN JANSSEN own governments, for advo- businesses and landowners; cating for clean water.” KS FREE CONSULTATION and residents, workers, or tourists, might have shifting Wild, backing from national companies like Patagonia priorities, Janssen stays focused on water. As she states, and local ones like Sawyer Paddles and Oars in Talent, “nobody would be here without the river.” and partnerships with local fishing clubs and SOU’s Out- Janssen’s relationship with the Rogue did not begin as door Leadership program also assist the Riverkeeper in its protector. Rather, she found herself, thanks to a sum- her mission. mer job at former Ashland-based outfitter, The Adven- Southern Oregonian’s defeat of the Jordan Cove LNG ture Company, riding along on rafting trips on her days pipeline and depot has halted the greatest threat to the off. “I took to the river,” she says. “I loved it out there.” Rogue. Janssen continues to monitor others such as de- By her second summer with the company, she had be- velopment pressures, substandard forestry practices, come a guide herself. antiquated sewage facilities, and small scale mining, River and outdoor life enthralled Janssen for ten years. all with their own damaging consequences. “I have mo- “I was living out of my truck and running rivers,” she ments,” Janssen reflects, “when I feel like I’m carrying a describes with a smile. In addition to the Rogue, Klam- lot of responsibility on my shoulders. But, I can’t let it get ath, Illinois and Umpqua Rivers in Southern Oregon, she to me.” She hopes, when a mountain biker guzzles from eventually led river trips on the Smith and Salmon Rivers her water bottle, when a parent takes their child for a in Northern California, the Colorado through the Grand swim, or when an outdoorsman passes an afternoon an- Canyon, and the Middle Fork of Idaho’s Salmon River. gling in a clear and clean Southern Oregon stream, that In 2006, Janssen returned to Ashland to study art at they all remember the water which the Rogue Riverkeep- SOU. A class in “art activism” led her to work with KS er protects for us all. Wild, the local non-profit dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Klamath- Siskiyou region. Although the project to expand the Wilderness Area around the Wild and Scenic section of the Rogue fell short of its goal, the combination of art and nature conservation succeeded with Janssen. She joined the staff of KS Wild soon after gradu- ating. Now a leader in Southern Oregon’s environmental movement, Janssen tries to communicate what she learned to love about the Rogue River from a raft’s pilot seat to a wider audience. Over 300,000 people live in areas of Curry, Josephine, and Jackson Counties within the 3.3 million acre Rogue River Wa- tershed, but Rogue Riverkeeper counts only 700 members. Float trips, salmon walks, ROBYN JANSSEN GUIDING JORDAN COVE LNG PROTESTERS ON THE ROGUE IN SEPTEMBER, 2015. Facebook posts, fundraising events—like ev- PHOTO BY ALLEN HALLMARK AND COURTESY OF ROBYN JANSSEN ery non-profit, Rogue Riverkeeper aspires 10 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM

Enjoy Ashland Restaurant Week February 6th - 12th, 2017 OVER 20 RESTAURANTS OFFERING 1, 2 AND 3 COURSE SPECIALS WE ASKED LOCAL CHEFS “What’s Your Favorite Dish and Why?”

CALLAHAN’S HEARSAY LORELLA MOUNTAIN LODGE RESTAURANT, LOUNGE Chef Josh Dorcak Chef Nate Croslin AND GARDEN POACHED ALBACORE, Chef William C. Shine PICKLED PAN SEARED KING SALMON MUSTARD WITH SEED, SHOYU ARUGULA PICKLED PESTO EGG, CURED SPRING EGG YOLK, VEGETABLES SPROUTED SEAFOOD LENTILS, CONSOMME MUSTARD PRIME RIB STROGANOFF “This dish is in GREENS “It is a Callahan’s traditional favorite and I the top of my “This dish has was able bring it into a new year by improving favorites because, a playfulness to on a time tested recipe. By re-creating and Its a very clean tasting dish. The Salmon is seared it. ‘Tuna Salad’ is improving not only it’s appearance, but the on its skin to give it that crisp texture and contrast the inspiration. I rustic flavor and quality of the ingredients. “ with the flakiness of the meat. The salmon sits on like making dishes PHOTO BY: LINDSEY BOLLING top vegetables that are clean in flavors but also in this manner, it takes the familiar and spins colorful. In this particular dish we chose sweet it into a contemporary light. Each ingredient corn, asparagus, Yukon gold potatoes, fennel, and has a voice in this dish, the minimalism is LUNA CAFE + cherry tomatoes. I decided to put an arugula pesto important so each element can be tasted. MERCANTILE on top to give the dish a peppery lemony finish. My This dish was from the summer months when Chef Damon Jones favorite part of this dish is the consomme. Because local albacore is schooling out off the coast. of the skill and technique it takes to develop rich The eggs are cured from spring chicken eggs. flavors in a clear broth.” There is past and present represented, I find that to be common with my style of cuisine. Respecting the time and place of the incredible SMITHFIELDS ingredients the southern Oregon region has to offer. Lorella is the name of our restaurant RESTAURANT & BAR and more importantly it’s a local soil type that Chef Neil Clooney makes up our regions terroir.” ROASTED BONE MARROW, PARSLEY, CAPERS, HOUSE-PICKLES, CHARRED SOURDOUGH LUNA BEEF BURGER “I love the bone marrow dish because Damon calls himself a burger snob and he the marrow is the true flavor of the really loves LUNA beef burger! “It’s an 8 animal, its like beef butter. Its one of ounces patty made with local beef, house our more popular appetizers and states baked brioche bun, fresh onion, tomato, what we are all about which is using as lettuce, Luna signature sauce and house much of the animal as possible.” Take part in made pickle. It’s very tasty!” Restaurant Week for your chance to enter a drawing for some great prizes! Multiple Ashland Restaurant Week winners will be Produced by the Ashland Visitor & Convention Bureau selected! For specials, events and to download your enter to win form go to www.ashlandchamber.com/food2017 FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 16, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 11 FEATURE Meet the Chefs FOUR LOCAL CHEFS DISH ON WHY THEY COOK, WHAT’S ON THE MENU FOR RESTAURANT WEEK, AND MORE BY MELISSA HASKIN In Ashland, February means Restaurant Week and a chance for chefs to flex their creativity. Last year, 19 restaurants participated. This year, the Chamber of Commerce, which organizes the event, expects even more restaurants. With this in mind, we thought it was the perfect time to learn more about some of our local chefs. Read on to learn about four Ashland chefs, why they cook, what inspires them, and more. Ashland Restaurant Week runs February 6-12 this year.

For more information on Restaurant Week and full menus, visit at AshlandChamber.com/Food2017.

p.s. A little secret we found out while working on this article? The owners of Eleven are working on a new restaurant, Ex Nihilo, which should open mid-to-late February.

NAME: BILLY BUSCHER NAME: KEVIN BROADIE Restaurant: Alchemy Restaurant & Bar Restaurant: Eleven Title: Executive Chef Title: Chef and Owner Age: 31 Age: 42

Rogue Valley Messenger: Could you give us a short background? How long RVM: How many years have you been cooking? have you been with Alchemy, etc.? KB: For as long as I can remember. I was blessed to have wonderful mentors in Billy Buscher: I have been at Alchemy for seven years going on eight. I started my grandmother and mother. My grandmother’s cookbook is hanging in the foyer washing dishes at the Jacksonville Inn, after three months I expressed a strong of Eleven. interest to learn cooking. I was lucky to work under two amazing chefs in the be- RVM: Out of all the professions, why did you pick cooking? ginning of my career, and attribute those first few years to the way I approach my KB: Joy, pure and simple. What could be better than creating a new, balanced, cuisine. beautiful dish? I tried other things, and am glad I did, but nothing brought the same RVM: What’s the one ingredient or kitchen device you can’t live without? satisfaction. I very much consider my addiction to this profession a disease, after all, BB: The Cryovac machine. We do a lot with this machine, everything from com- it’s demanding, physical, and not terribly profitable. But, as long as you all let me, I pressing fresh fruits or vegetables, to enhancing their flavor or texture. would do nothing else. RVM: Where do you draw inspiration from when you’re designing new RVM: If you could cook anywhere in the world for one night, where would menu items? it be? BB: All over! I get inspired by my cooks, my friends, local chefs in the industry, and San Juan Islands, sunset, August, on the beach, open fire pits, surrounded by my an ever-growing library of professionally leaning cookbooks. New and reemerging, team creating singular magic out of the bounty that is the Northwest in high sum- fresh in-season ingredients are something I think about often. How can I best rep- mer and interpreting that bounty through the prism of Basque technique and pas- resent an ingredient in a way that showcases everything already beautiful about it? sion. RVM: How big is your kitchen staff? RVM: Are you ever surprised by what’s popular on the menu? BB: In the height of summer between breakfast and dinner service we have be- KB: I am extremely happy with the response to our small veg plates. Too often tween 12 and 14 back of the house staff. vegetables, and believe me I am a pronounced carnivore, RVM: Why cooking? Did you ever consider doing are ill done, sidelined, or overlooked. It has been warmly anything else? gratifying to see our guests embrace and highlight those BB: My first day in the kitchen was shocking. I had never dishes in their comments and reviews. With the strong experienced anything like it — controlled chaos, adrena- farm presence in the valley we have access to great pro- line- and caffeine-fueled symphony of many people from duce and it is fun to see it appreciated. many different backgrounds working together with a sin- RVM: What influences your cooking? gle goal. It is a craft I don’t believe can ever be truly mas- KB: My wife Andi, my team, travel, innovative chefs tered. There is always more to learn, craft and refine. putting their own twist on dishes, great product that just RVM: If you could cook anyone a meal, who would it stares you in the eye and challenges you to enhance its be and what would you serve them? perfection. BB: I would love to cook for my great grandmother, an RVM: Are you experimenting with any techniques Italian immigrant. She had a green thumb and my earliest or flavors right now? food memories involved helping her pull up potatoes from KB: Portuguese, tropical fruits utilizing the traditions the garden. Her kitchen was where everyone would visit, of Central America and the Caribbean. Always chasing usually around the table as something delicious was slowly the perfect Ceviche. simmering in the oven or on the stovetop. Since this is hy- RVM: Can you give us a preview of what you will be pothetical, I would cook a meal with my grandmother and on your restaurant week menu? we would cook whatever she wanted. KB: As will probably come as no surprise Portuguese RVM: What were you doing when you were 25? profiles, we have a new Pastry Cook (Vanessa Vogel) who BB: I had just finished my first year running the Win- is very talented and a Sous Chef (Sophia Younis) who is chester Inn kitchen. wonderful at presentation. We are slaving away to perfect ANDI AND KEVIN BROADIE OF ELEVEN IN RVM: What’s the last thing you ate before opening THE FRONT OF THEIR NEW RESTAURANT a three-course offering to highlight what we are hoping this email? SET TO OPEN SOON! to continue to bring to the Valley. BB: About 20 different things! I’m at the end of a busy PHOTO CREDIT: MELISSA HASKIN dinner service and we are constantly tasting and adjusting. 12 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM FEATURE NAME: SERENA FULTZ Restaurant: Liquid Assets NAME: NEIL CLOONEY Title: Executive Chef Restaurant: Smithfields Restaurant & Bar; Age: 34 Smithfields Pubs & Pies Title: Chef and Owner Rogue Valley Messenger: Can you tell us a little about your background? SF: I trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Scottsdale, Arizona. I worked for the largest coun- Age: 41 try club in Arizona (3000+ members), running their two clubhouses and banquet department. After moving back to the Pacific Northwest, I worked as an Executive Chef Rogue Valley Messenger: What two foods could you not live without? for The River’s Edge in Grants Pass and as Executive Pastry and Banquet Chef for NC: I don’t think I can narrow it down to two foods, but my two food groups would Schoolhaus Brewhaus in Jacksonville, among others. be Meat and Vegetables. RVM: What spring or summer ingredients are you looking forward to? RVM: Why do you cook? Did you ever think about being something other than SF: Liquid Assets has a garden in Sams Valley, which I cultivate each season. We a chef? use it to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, potatoes, and anything else NC: I enjoy the dynamics of running restaurants and the kitchen is the engine room we would like to use for the restaurant through the summer. Stone fruit is what really of every good restaurant. I constantly think about being something other than a chef. signifies summer to me. There’s nothing like the scent of ripe peaches, nectarines and RVM: You’re from England, is there anything food-wise you miss? apricots. NC: Decent Indian food and doner kebabs after a night out with the lads. RVM: What food can you not live without? RVM: Is there a trend you wish would catch on or one you really, really want SF: Is wine a food? to go away? Haha. I cannot live NC: I want peo- without cheese. ple to embrace the There are so many THE PROFESSIONAL KITCHEN IS AND goodness of pies. types of cheese and noise chaos, It’s a complete meal so many applica- wrapped in deli- tions. My favorite AND AND cious pastry. I’d like guilty pleasure is violence finesse, love loathing, Yelp to go away. cottage cheese and RVM: What’s on Lay’s Classic potato AND A DICHOTOMY OF a million of other the radio/speakers chips. Don’t knock in your kitchen? it until you try it! adjectives ONLY CHEFS CAN UNDERSTAND. WHEN WE GET NC: Depends on RVM: As you the cook, they’re plan your restau- a pretty eclectic rant week menu IT RIGHT, THERE’S no greater satisfaction crowd. If it’s me, . anything from Eng- this year, what - Serena Fultz of Liquid Assets are you thinking lish rock n’ roll to about and what drum n’ bass. are you most excited about? RVM: As you SF: It is very important to us to provide the local clientele with something new and plan for restaurant week, what are you looking to for inspiration? exciting, at an affordable price point. Asian is my specialty, so I am very excited to be NC: Being able to offer our customers and exciting menu that’s different from our offering this year an Asian inspired Japanese Hamachi entree. regular menu and being affordable. RVM: What did you eat growing up? RVM: Can you give us a preview of one of your dishes for restaurant week — SF: My family is Italian, and very intent on tradition. Every Sunday, we always what should people look forward to? had homemade spaghetti and meatballs. My father used to make Italian bread from NC: At the pub we are offering a “Pi” discount of $3.14 to all pies in the evening. scratch. I remember being very small and watching his tough, weathered hands The restaurant is offering a three-course menu, with two choices per course for $33. kneading the dough with such finesse. One of the entrees is a braised beef shin with herb roasted sunchokes and a pre- RVM: Why did you choose to cook? served lemon gremolata. SF: Food chose this career for me. I eat, sleep, and breathe this industry. I am an RVM: Do you have any hobbies, or do you pretty much live in the kitchen? adrenaline junky when it comes to the rush of a full ticket rail on a summer Friday NC: Nope, I’m a big believer in creating a life for yourself outside of work. Obviously, night. The professional kitchen is noise and chaos, violence and finesse, love and the first few years were pretty consuming but now there’s time to enjoy hanging out loathing, and a dichotomy of a million of other adjectives only chefs can understand. with my wife and kids, construction projects around the house, snowboarding and When we get it right, there’s no greater satisfaction. golf.

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thurs 2 - fri 3 sat 4 sat 4 wed 8 - feb 26 Vagina Monologues Sis-Q Rollerz Season Opener Paleons and Calendar Girls SHOW—Time to celebrate V-Day; not the ROLLER DERBY—Fishnet stockings will be Cambrian Explosion THEATRE—Who says that sexy fireman huge teddy bear holding a dozen roses and torn. Tempers will flare. It is the Civil War MUSIC—Rock from up north graces the calendars are the only moneymakers? chocolates V-Day, but a day set aside to all over again. Our leading local ladies will Rogue Valley with “modular, synthesized, Based on a true story, and the popular Hel- raise awareness for and help prevent vio- take on Portland’s Rose City Wreckers in instrumental post rock” out of Eugene – Pa- en Mirren film, Calendar Girls on stage tells the hilarious and touching story of a group lence against women in the form of a pro- the first roller derby bout of the season. All leons. And “psychedelic, heavy psych, prog, stoner rock” out of Portland – Cambrian of older Yorkshire women who endeavor to duction that started as a one-woman show the pent up aggression from the off sea- Explosion. Both these bands know what it make a sexy calendar featuring themselves and has spread around the world. 7 pm. son will be unleashed. 5:30 – 9 pm. Sis-Q takes to keep the beat, run with it, and never to raise money for a friend’s husband’s me - Stevenson Union Arena, 1118 Siskiyou Blvd., Rollerz Wolf Den, 649 Crater Lake Avenue, look back. 8 pm. The Haul, 121 SW H Street, morial. 2 and 8 pm. Camelot Theatre, 101 Ashland. $8 – $12. Medford. $8 – $10. Grants Pass. Free. Talent Ave., Talent. $18 – $34.

thurs 9 thurs 9 fri 10 sat 11 Spill It! A Love Letter “Paintbrush Harvest” Moody Little Sister Protecting Writing Workshop ART TALK—Local artist Betty LaDuke, for- MUSIC—For Moody Little Sister, an sing- mer SOU art professor whose work is on Pollinators Forum WORKSHOP—The fine art of writing rap- ing/songwriting duo out of Portland, life is FORUM—Small. Mighty. Essential. Vulnerable. turous prose need not pass away in the age display in the Medford airport and across definitely in the journey. Between reading Our pollinators need our help, and this forum of kissing emojis. All the lovers and friends the nation will share her experience paint- their bios on their website, to hearing their aims to equip Southern Oregon with the infor- in the Valley are invited to learn how to craft ing the harvest here in the Rogue Valley to deeply meaningful music to experiencing mation to do so. Workshops, panels and solu- her international travels. She will also be the ultimate love letter for Valentine’s Day, their thoughtful instrumentation, MLS is tions will round out this event. Keynote speaker in written word and artful presentation. 7 – signing copies of her book, Bountiful Har- Pam Marsh, recently elected State Representa- far from moody, yet sensitive and growing. tive, among others will share about the policy 9 pm. Love Revolution, 383 E Main Street, vest. 4 pm. Hannon Library at SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. 7:30 pm. Barnstormers Theatre, 112 NE Ev- and the practice of pollinator protection. 9 am Ashland. $5, advance. $10, door. elyn Ave., Grants Pass. $15. – 4:30 pm. 569 Hanley Road, Central Point. $15.

sat 11 sat 11 sun 12 wed 15 Britt Festival Defending the Caveman “As You Wish” Hamazons Valentine Gala THEATRE—Valentine’s Day is on a Tuesday BURLESQUE—For a more racy, yet still ro- IMPROV—The “warrior princesses of im- MUSIC—Love is in the air. And music. Power- this year, and best to celebrate early. Life mantic, form of entertainment this Valentine’s prov” strike again! And what better fodder ful and mesmerizing vocalist Morgan James is short. The “longest-running solo play in Day, only the true love of the Princess Bride for their sketches than Valentine’s Day. This and Music Director Teddy Abrams team up Broadway history” might also be the funni- will do, with a fun twist of burlesque thrown trio has been splitting sides and teaching for the Britt’s Annual Valentine Gala. An inti- est date night show for couples who care for in. Revenge, monsters, and most likely some the next generation of improvers in the Val- mate dinner will make the evening complete, each other, but also find their interactions creative rhyming will make for excellent Val- ley and beyond since 1999. No two shows along with the reveal of the 2017 Season Britt with each other to be, well, challenging. entineing. 7:30 pm. Phoenix Clubhouse, 310 are alike, and they keep the narrative hop- Music Lineup. 6 pm. Inn at the Commons, 200 7:30 pm. Craterian Theatre, 23 S. Central N. Main Street, Suite H, Phoenix. $15 each, ping. 8 pm. Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 241 N. Riverside Avenue, Medford. $125 – $150. Avenue, Medford. $25 – $39. $25 for two, Pre-sale. $18 each, door. Hargadine Street, Ashland. 14 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM LIVE MUSICand Nightlife THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, JACKSONVILLE KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 2017 LIVE MUSIC - South Stage Cellars - 6 to 8 pm. JOHN WEED AND STUART MASON - “Across KENTUCKY BLEND - Bella Union Restaurant & The Pond” - “Exciting music that explores the ASHLAND ASHLAND Saloon - 8 pm. connections between Ireland and America, both KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. JOHN HOLLIS - Acoustic Guitar - Callahan’s BLACK CADILLAC KINGS - Rockabilly / Blues - ancient and modern” - Grizzly Peak Winery - 7 TRIVIA NIGHT - Louie’s Restaurant - 7 pm - Mountain Lodge - 6 to 9 pm. J’ville Tavern - 9 pm to midnight. pm - $15 per person. Free to play, plus prizes! ED DUNSAVAGE TRIO - Belle Fiore Winery - 6 JIM QUINBY - 6-8 pm, Little Thom’s Open Mic PHOENIX SIGALOVE & FRIENDS - The Wild MEDFORD to 8 pm - No cover. with Dave Hampton at 9 pm - The Wild Goose. Goose - 8 pm - No cover. DANIELLE KELLY SOUL PROJECT - RoxyAnn DART TOURNAMENT - The Black Sheep Pub THE CORNER BOYS - Traditional Irish music, KARAOKE - Smithfields Pub & Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. & Restaurant - 7:30 pm - $5 cover. Winery - 6 to 8 pm - $5. Sundays at Oberon’s Tavern - 6 to 8 pm. CENTRAL POINT JEFF STANLEY - The Wild Goose - 8 pm - JON GALFANO & RICK BOLZ - Morrton’s Pizza KARAOKE - Tuesdays at the Corner Club - 9 pm. Never a cover. & Pub - 8 to 10 pm - No cover. JACKSONVILLE TRIVIA NIGHT - Now on Thursdays at FLAT PATTY - Grape Street Bar & Grill - 9 pm. MARK THALES - Brunch with live music at Frau JACKSONVILLE Smithfields Pub & Pies - 8 to 10 pm. DEMUN JONES - Rocky-Tonk Saloon & Grill - Kemmling Schoolhaus Brewhaus - 12:30 pm. OPEN JAM - Hosted by T.J. Elton, Tuesdays at KARAOKE - Thursdays at Oberon’s Tavern - 9 8:30 pm to midnight - $10. MUSIC ON THE OREGON TRAIL - Pioneer the J’ville Tavern - 7 pm - No cover. pm - 21 and over. THE ROGUE UNDERGROUND - G Street Bar & History in Story & Song, featuring folk singer Grill - 8:30 pm to midnight - No cover. and historian David Gordon in the Naversen MEDFORD JACKSONVILLE JOHN DOUGH BOYS / PAROLE DENIED - Room of the Jacksonville Library - Performance WAIT AND SHACKLE / DOS TACOS / TIM MITCHELL DUO - Bella Union Restaurant Howiee’s on Front - 9 pm to 1 am. at 3:30 pm - $5 admission - Seating limited ICONOPLASTY / PANDORA - Johnny B’s - 9 pm. & Saloon - 8 pm. CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: to 60 people, reservations recommended TALENT GRANTS PASS Michael Harrison - Opener: Nigel Larson - - Call 541-245-3650 or email info@ CLASSICAL GUITAR SOCIETY - Paschal AJ’S THURSDAY NIGHT JAM - The Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at 9 historicjacksonville.org Winery - 6 to 8 pm. Cedarwood Saloon - 7 to 11 pm - No cover. pm - $10 cover. MEDFORD KENDRA MCKINLEY - Her music is “inspired KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern OPEN MIC - Hosted by Robbie DaCosta at WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 (and Barkley’s Bar in Phoenix) - 9 pm. by the past but not chained to it “ - G Street Bar Jefferson Spirits - 7 to 10 pm. ASHLAND & Grill - 8:30 pm to midnight. TALENT KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Karaoke at the Pit OPEN JAZZ JAM - La Baguette Music Cafe - 10 am. KERBY DRUM CIRCLE - Fridays at Kindred Spirits Art, Stop Tavern - 9 pm. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. OPEN MIC - Thursdays at The G Spot Fine Bar Ales & Wine - 8:30 pm. ED DUNSAVAGE - Belle Fiore Winery - 6 to 8 pm. & Grill - 7 pm. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 JIM QUINBY & JEFF ADDICOTT - The Wild SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 MEDFORD ASHLAND Goose - 7:30 pm - No cover - Free Pool from 6 pm to midnight on Wednesdays. DAVID OUELLETTE - Thursday mornings at ASHLAND KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. BAND DU PAYS - Swing music at Liquid Assets Limestone Coffee - 9:30 am. TIM CHURCH - Standing Stone Brewing GENE BURNETT - All originals at Liquid Assets Wine Bar - 8 pm to 10 pm - No cover. LEADBETTER & YOUNG - BricktownE Brewing Company - 5:30 pm. Wine Bar - 7 to 9 pm - No cover. Company - 5:30 pm. KEN HART - Acoustic Guitar - Callahan’s PAUL SCHMELING TRIO - Jazz - Martino’s GOLD HILL DARCI CARLSON / STEP IT UP & GO - “Straight Mountain Lodge - 6 to 9 pm. Restaurant - 7 pm. MEET BRITT CONDUCTOR TEDDY ABRAMS Up Country. No Chaser” - Johnny B’s - 9 pm. ROD PETRONE - Belle Fiore Winery - 8 pm. OPEN MIC - All ages at 5 pm, 21 and over at - Come and meet the Britt Maestro Teddy DJ JIM - 80’s, Alternative and Dance Night - CHRISTINE EGGERT - Piano concert at the 8:30 pm - Oberon’s Tavern. Abrams and enjoy a free mini-concert at the Thursdays at Howiee’s On Front - 9 pm until SOU Music Recital Hall - 7:30 pm - $10 general, PAUL TURNIPSEED TRIO - The Wild Goose - 8 Gold Hill Library - 4 to 4:30 pm. $5 seniors, Free to students. pm - No cover. close - No cover. JACKSONVILLE KARAOKE WITH QUEEN BRI - The Wild ROBBIE DACOSTA & FRIENDS - Mondays at JEFF KLOETZEL - South Stage Cellars - 6 to 8 pm. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Goose - 8:30 pm. Smithfields Pub & Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. HEADWAVES - Dream-synth Indie-rock at MEDFORD APPLEGATE MEDFORD Brickroom - 9 pm to midnight - $5 cover - 21 HAPPY HOUR & LIVE MUSIC - Lark’s SKERIK’S BANDALABRA - “Hypnotic afrobeat PAUL TURNIPSEED - Jazz every Monday at and over. Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. rhythms, minimalist canons and improvised Lark’s Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. DJ SYLVAH SOL - Old School Hip Hop and Neo- TRIVIA NIGHT - Howiee’s On Front - 7 to 10 harmonics” - Applegate Lodge - Doors 8 pm, TRIVIA NIGHT- “Geeks Who Drink” Pub Trivia Trap on Saturdays at Granite Taphouse - 10 pm. pm - No cover. Music 9 pm - $13 Adv / $15 at the door. at ‘BricktownE’ Brewing Company - 7 pm. GRANTS PASS TRIVIA NIGHT - 4 Daughters Irish Pub - 7:30 pm. TRIVIA NIGHT - Portal Brewing Company - 7:30 pm. ASHLAND DANCE VARIATIONS - 25th annual winter WAKING HAZEL - Acoustic / Americana / concert, presented by All That Jazz Dance Bluegrass / Old-Time - First Friday at Ashland Productions - GPHS Performing Arts Center - 7 Art Center - 5 pm to 8 pm - Free event. to 9 pm - $12-$16 - Family-friendly. ZAHARA - First Friday at Gallerie Karon - “East [P] PALEONS / CAMBRIAN EXPLOSION - Meets East” exhibit - music from 5:30 to 7 pm - The Haul - 8 to 11:30 pm - $5 cover charge. Celebrate the Year of the Rooster! FREE TO BE - A Live Exhibit during First Friday at JACKSONVILLE Love Revolution - 6 pm - No charge - 18 and over - MERCY DUO - Art Reception for Deanna St. Participation is encouraged, bodypaint provided. Martin at South Stage Cellars - 5:30 to 8 pm. FRACTAL LOVE JAM - First Friday art and KENTUCKY BLEND - Bella Union Restaurant & music at Inward Bound Wellness - Musical Saloon - 8 pm. improv 5-6 pm - Fractal Love Jam 6-7 pm - MEDFORD Bring a drum! FLAT PATTY - Grape Street Bar & Grill - 9 pm. SAVANNA - Folk, Blues, originals and more at DANIEL THE DREAMER / THE REBEL TONES Belle Fiore Winery - 6 to 8 pm. - Johnny B’s - 8:30 pm. JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. FOGLINE - Country - Howiee’s on Front - 9 DAVE DAY - Solo performance at Edenvale pm - No cover. Enoteca - 6 to 8 pm - No cover. CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: KNUF - “A psychedelic journey into the heart of Michael Harrison - Opener: Nigel Larson - rock and roll” at Milagro’s - 9 pm to 1 am. Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at 9 KARAOKE WITH QUEEN BRI - The Wild pm - $10 cover. Goose - 8:30 pm. KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern ERIC LEADBETTER & FRIENDS - Smithfields (and Barkley’s Bar in Phoenix) - 9 pm. Pub & Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. DJ CHUCK - Every Saturday night at The Edge RHYTHM CHAMBER: LUKE MANDALA / Nightclub & Patio - 10 pm. SERENDIPITY / MYSTRAL - Dragon Gongfu Tea House - 9:30 pm to 2 am - $10-$20 sliding scale. ROGUE RIVER THE BATHTUB GIN SERENADERS - Hot Jazz THE DISTILLED-SPIRIT REBELLION - & Blues from the 1920s and 30s at Brickroom - Backwoods Honky Tonkin’ Country Rockin live 9:30 pm to midnight - $8 at the door, but only music - Homestead Pub - 9 pm to 1 am - No $5 if wearing period attire. cover. GRANTS PASS SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 TERRY ROBB - Blues - The Bohemian Bar & Bistro - 6:30 pm. ASHLAND INTUITIVE COMPASS & STRANGELY - The CELTIC MUSIC SESSION - Live at the Black Haul - 8 pm - Free & all ages. Sheep Pub & Restaurant - 2 pm. FEBRUARY 2 - THE G STREET BAR & GRILL HOSTS KENDRA MCKINLEY FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 16, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 15 LIVE MUSICand Nightlife OPEN JAM NIGHT - Pier 21 Tavern - 8 pm to midnight. FORT DEFIANCE - Johnny B’s - 9 pm. PHOENIX OPEN MIC & JAM - Hosted by B. Ryan at The Phoenix Clubhouse - 7 to 10 pm - Free, all ages. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 ASHLAND JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. LUMBERCAT - Extended Play Winter Western Tour - La Baguette Music Cafe - 7 pm. THE BFA READINGS - Sponsored by Craig Wright, held on the second and last Thursdays each month at Caldera Tap House - Enjoy past and present SOU students’ reading of original poetry, prose, fiction and other works of creative writing - 7 pm to 9 pm - No cover, minors welcome - Show up early for sign-ups. THE PANDUHS / THE FEM-DOMS - Video Explorer - 7 pm. WRITE LOVE LETTERS - “Spill It!” Practice letter-writing as a door to self expression and heart-to-heart communication at Love Revolution - 7 to 9 pm - $5 adv / $10 at the door. RESIST - Flute and percussion duo, Caballito Negro, (with special guest Left Edge Percussion) present “Resist,” a diverse program utilizing six flutes, a truck load of percussion, spoken word, and film and images at the SOU Music Recital Hall - 7:30 pm - Contribute to organization of choice in FEBRUARY 10 - YOUNG IN THE CITY WILL BE AT BRICKROOM - PHOTO BY BRENNA NICKELS lieu of ticket charge (generally $10). KARAOKE WITH QUEEN BRI - The Wild TALENT Museum of Art, their signature fundraising DART TOURNAMENT - The Black Sheep, 7:30 Goose - 8:30 pm. DRUM CIRCLE - Fridays at Kindred Spirits Art, event - 5 pm to midnight - Tickets are $75 each pm, $5. YOUNG IN THE CITY / SOFT SLEEP - Indie- Ales & Wine - 8:30 pm. - Call 541-479-3290. WINTER’S A DRAG - It’s the SOU Queer Rock, 80s - Brickroom - 9 pm to midnight - $12 GYPSY SOUL - Award-winning 3-course Resource Center’s annual Winter’s A Drag at the door. gourmet dinner, wine and concert at the performance spectacular, hosted by Bettie SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 G_RAD - Dance Music & Top 40 Remixes - Every Jacksonville Inn - 6 to 10:30 pm - $80. Wood and Pu’a Nani in the SOU Rogue River ASHLAND 2nd & 4th Friday at Granite Taphouse - 10 pm. SON RAVELLO - Mysha Caruso at South Stage Room - Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8 ADASKIN STRING TRIO WITH ENSEMBLE Cellars - 6 to 8 pm. pm. Bring a nonperishable food item (for SOU GRANTS PASS SCHUMANN - Program includes a variety of ROGUE SUSPECTS TRIO - Bella Union food pantry) to receive an additional ticket for [P] MOODY LITTLE SISTER - Folk, Soul, works for violin, viola, cello, oboe and piano, Restaurant & Saloon - 8 pm. the prize drawing during the performance. Americana duo - Barnstormers Theatre - Doors including music by JC Bach, Sibelius, Martinu CRAIG MARTIN & FRIENDS - The Wild Goose at 6:30, Music at 7:30 pm - $15. and Brahms - SOU Music Recital Hall - 3 pm - MEDFORD - 8 pm - No cover. HILLSTOMP / THE JOHN DOUGH BOYS - $33-$38 - Call 541-552-6154. [P] VALENTINE GALA WITH MORGAN TRIVIA NIGHT - Now on Thursdays at Punk/Grass raucousness - The Sound Lounge - TIM CHURCH - Standing Stone Brewing JAMES - Dinner and concert with vocalist Smithfields Pub & Pies, hosted by Miriam 9 pm to midnight - $10 adv / $15 at the door. Company - 5:30 pm. Morgan James and Britt Music Director Lanning - 8 to 10 pm. OBJECT HEAVY - Soul, Funk, R&B from Arcata, TINDERIZED: DATING STORIES - “Everyone Teddy Abrams (Teddy will also unveil the KARAOKE - Thursdays at Oberon’s Tavern - 9 CA - The Haul - 8 pm - Free, all ages. has a story to tell. Sometimes all you can 2017 Britt Orchestra season’s programs and pm - 21 and over. JACKSONVILLE do is laugh.” Join The Rushmore Society at guest artists). Cocktails at 6 pm, Season Announcement at 6:30 pm, Dinner & Concert CENTRAL POINT SHYBO - South Stage Cellars - 6 to 8 pm. Boulevard Coffee for stories and presentations. Free admission for audience and readers - at 7 pm. For tickets, call 541-690-3853 - KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pizza Schmizza - 9 pm. ROGUE SUSPECTS TRIO - Bella Union Location at The Inn at the Commons. Restaurant & Saloon - 8 pm. 5:30 pm pre-event reception & wine tasting, GRANTS PASS DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN - One man THE LEGENDARY GOODTIMES - J’Ville Tavern “Tinderized” presentations begin at 7 pm. AJ’S THURSDAY NIGHT JAM - The comedy at the Craterian Theater - 7:30 pm - 9 pm - No cover. VALENTINE’S TANGO - Enjoy a three-course Cedarwood Saloon - 7 to 11 pm - No cover. pairing, with an Argentine Tango written and - $29-$35 - “Longest-running solo play in MEDFORD JACKSONVILLE directed by Deonesea La Fey - Live music by Broadway history.” SEA CHANTEYS AND WHALING SONGS - MERCY FT LYNDA MORRISON - Grape Street SETH HANSSON - Bella Union Restaurant & Grant Ruiz from 5:30-6pm, Performance is Tim Holt performs and discusses our heritage Bar & Grill - 9 pm to 1 am. Saloon - 8 pm. 7-8pm - Seating at 5:30 pm, 6 pm and 6:30 pm of sea chanteys, whaling songs, and traditional - Reservations are required, call 541-552-4900 CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: KERBY music at the Medford Library - 1 to 2 pm. - Belle Fiore Winery - $75 per person or $140 Alex Elkin - Opener: Spencer James - OPEN MIC - Thursdays at The G Spot Fine Bar PHOENIX SIGALOVE - Live music & Happy per couple. Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at 9 & Grill - 7 pm. Hour at Lark’s Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. pm - $10 cover. MEDFORD TC AND THE REACTIONS - RoxyAnn Winery - HOLLIS PEACH - Catch the full band in concert KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern - 9 pm. 6 to 8 pm - $5. DAVID OUELLETTE - Limestone Coffee - 9:30 am. at the Headwaters (Geos) Building - Music at DJ CHUCK - Every Saturday night at The Edge THE AFTERS / JASON GRAY / JONNY DIAZ - LADIES NIGHT - Thursdays at Grape Street Bar 7:30 pm - $10 at the door - All ages. Nightclub and Patio - 10 pm. Life On Forever Tour - Mountain Church -Doors & Grill - Music by Dysfunktion - Starts at 7 pm. KARAOKE WITH QUEEN BRI - The Wild PHOENIX at 6 pm, Music 7 pm - $15-$45. DJ JIM - 80’s, Alternative and Dance Night - Goose - 8:30 pm. BLOWIN’ SMOKE - Featuring Beth Henderson - RAPID TRANSIT EXPERIENCE WITH DICK Thursdays at Howiee’s On Front - 9 pm until DANIELLE KELLY’S TRIO - Smithfields Pub & Barclay’s Bar - 9 pm. PRUIETT - Morrton’s - 8 to 10 pm - No cover - close - No cover. Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. All ages. ROGUE RIVER KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - The Bohemian ONE DOLLAR CHECK / WHODATHUNKIT? - PERRY ROAD - Southern Oregon Rock & BLACK CADILLAC KINGS - Rockabilly / Blues Club - 9 pm. Milagro’s - 9 pm to 1 am - $5 cover - 21 and over. Country - Habanero’s Mexican Restaurant - / Classic Rock at Homestead Pub - 9 pm to 1 KARAOKE - Pier 21 Tavern - 9 pm to 1 am. DJ SYLVAH SOL - Saturdays - Old School Hip 8:30 pm to midnight. Hop and Neo-Trap at Granite Taphouse - 10 pm. am - No cover. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 CHADWICKS COMEDY NIGHT - Headliner: TALENT Alex Elkin - Opener: Spencer James - GRANTS PASS BAND DU PAYS - Paschal Winery - Swing Dance ASHLAND Chadwicks Pub & Sports Bar - Show starts at 9 AMERAKIN OVERDOSE / SEPARATION OF lesson at 7 pm - Music from 7:30 to 9:30 pm - $10. JOHN HOLLIS - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. pm - $10 cover. SANITY / SHANOA / OTHRYS / INSANITY’S REIGN / PROCLAIMER - Redwood Grange - 4 PAUL TURNIPSEED TRIO - Belle Fiore Winery KRANK IT UP KARAOKE - Pit Stop Tavern SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 - 6 to 8 pm. (and Barkley’s Bar in Phoenix) - 9 pm. pm to 10 pm - $8, all ages. ADASKIN STRING TRIO WITH ENSEMBLE DJ RUKUS - Every 2nd & 4th Friday at The Edge JACKSONVILLE ASHLAND SCHUMANN - SOU Music Recital Hall - 7:30 Nightclub and Patio - 10 pm. TERRY ROBB / LLOYD JAMES - 30th Annual JOE COHOON / JON GALFANO - 12-2 pm & pm - $33-$38. “Black, White & The Blues“ at the Grants Pass 5-7 pm - Belle Fiore Winery. 16 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM LIVE MUSIC EVENTS the Deep Coloring Book for Adults, and Wild Women Adult Coloring Book. Each of the books contains 24 Art hand-drawn illustrations by two Southern Oregon BORDER CROSSINGS University students. Besides being fun, coloring has February 1 - 28, 2017. View Betty LaDuke’s series, health benefits for adults - such as reducing stress “Bountiful Harvest” as well as a current series titled and anxiety, and activating both sides of the brain. “Border Crossings” and beginning sketches of a new Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided. project underway concerning the water protectors Bloomsbury Books, 290 E Main St., Ashland. at Standing Rock. Border Crossings is a symbolic portrayal of the emotional anguish experienced by WRAP AND ROLL mothers, children and families as they desperately seek Saturday, February 11, from 1 to 3 pm. Everyone is refuge from violence, hunger and despair. “While often invited to the “Wrap and Roll” art class to discover fiber speaking to the trials that humans face, there is also art. Learn about designs, shapes, forms, and patterns, a celebration of spirit present in each large, vibrantly and then incorporate what you learned into a one-of- painted panel.” Artist Reception on February 3, from a-kind art object. All ages welcome to the class at the 5-8 pm. Hanson Howard Gallery, 89 Oak St., Ashland. Phoenix Branch Library, 510 West 1st St. Free. THE FLOCK 6TH ANNUAL ART EXTRAVAGANZA FEBRUARY 15 - THE HAMAZONS WILL PERFORM AT THE OREGON Friday, February 3, 2017, from 5 to 8 pm. Join Ashland artist, February 17 - 18. Don’t miss one of the biggest art CABARET THEATRE Suzanne Etienne, and her longtime student “flock” for a events of the year. Join Central Art’s annual Art charming art show depicting adorable woolen creatures. Extravaganza, with over 15 vendors showcasing CELTIC MUSIC SESSION - Live at the Black TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - Exhibit will be on display through February. Shepherd’s over 50 different products! Friday, 9am-4pm, and Sheep Pub & Restaurant - 2 pm. Dream, 629 A Street, Ashland. Tues-Sat, 10am-6pm. Saturday from 10am-3pm. Free product samples, Valentine’s Day demos, drawings and savings throughout the store. KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. Back by popular demand, Mini Workshops will cover JIM QUINBY - 6-8 pm, Little Thom’s Open Mic ASHLAND MEN AT (ART) WORK Through February 17, 2017. Southern Oregon artists everything from Mixed Media to Chinese Painting KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. with Dave Hampton at 9 pm - The Wild Goose. Miles Frode, David Masters, and Allen Smith explore and Calligraphy. $5 per workshop, due at time of THE CORNER BOYS - Traditional Irish TRIVIA NIGHT - Louie’s Restaurant - 7 pm - the rational, spiritual, and emotional aspects of the registration. Pre-registration is required, 541-773- music, Sundays at Oberon’s Tavern - 6 to Free to play, plus prizes! human experience in large scale abstract artwork. In 1444. Seats limited to 12 per workshop. Find more information at www.centralartsupply.com. Central 8 pm. FREDERICKS & WARNER - The Wild Goose - 8 the Community Gallery (Until Feb 17), view “The Art Art Supply, 101 N Central Ave., Medford. TERRAPIN FLYER WITH MELVIN SEALS pm - No cover. In The Letter,” Calligraphy by Diane Amarotico and KARAOKE - Hosted by Legendary-Oke at Cynthia Mish. Longtime members of the Ashland - Mardi Gras Tour 2017 - Historic Ashland Calligrapher’s Guild, Diane and Cynthia elevate the MONDAY MAKERSPACE Armory - $25 Adv / $30 Day of show - Doors Smithfields Pub & Pies - 9 to 11:30 pm. written word using wit and beauty. The Rogue Gallery Monday, February 13, from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. Part stitch open at 8 pm. and Art Center in Medford, 40 S Bartlett St. n bitch, part crafternoon, bring your projects and come CENTRAL POINT create together! We’ve got a sewing machine, serger, CENTRAL POINT KARAOKE TUESDAYS - The Corner Club - 9 pm. JOURNEYS OF THE HEART and basic sewing supplies available, a loom, a spinning TIM NEUFELD & THE GLORY BOYS JACKSONVILLE “As with my life, my journey focuses on the positive, wheel, a drum carder, hot glue gun, iron and ironing - The Hootenanny Tour - Community and dwells in hope, even in a piece entitled Scar board, rotary cutter and cutting mat, and some general OPEN JAM - Hosted by T.J. Elton, Tuesdays at art and craft materials. Please bring a potluck dish to Bible Church - 7 pm to 9:15 pm - visit Tissue. My goal is for each viewer to experience the J’ville Tavern - 7 pm - No cover. an emotional response of their own. Of course, the share, supplies or crafting tools to share if you have timmytour.com. them, and your winter projects to work on. Squawking MEDFORD secondary goal of all artists, is for the viewer to want to have that emotional response every time they view Hawk Acres, 4860 Hwy 66 outside Ashland. GRANTS PASS HEARTIST PARTY FOR EVER LAND - SYNRGY / WHODATHUNKIT? - Paz y the painting in their own home” -John Lambie. Tues- Individuals, couples, families and communities Sat, 10am-5pm, and Sunday 12-4 pm. Art & Soul ROGUE STUDIO LIFE DRAWING Libertad Tour (Peace and Liberty) - Soul, Rock, are welcome to this ‘Fun Raising’ Benefit at Gallery, 247 E Main St., Ashland. SESSIONS Reggae - The Sound Lounge - 9 pm to midnight the Imperial Event Center. Alcohol Free Zone. Tuesdays, February 21, 28, and March 7, 14, 21 & 28, from 6 to 8:30 pm. Drop-in on Tuesday evening for - Free show - 21 and over. Rogue Kombucha on Tap - 5:30 pm Mingle PASSION AND POLKA DOTS On February’s Feature Wall, Art du Jour artists contributed two and a half hours of uninstructed life drawing. Ideal - 6:30 pm Dinner & show (vegetarian and JACKSONVILLE whimsical paintings, endeavoring to bring a happy smile for beginner to advanced artists. Drop in or register BOB HAWORTH - Bella Union Restaurant & omnivore options) - 8:30 - 10:30 pm DJ Dance to your face. Enjoy light-hearted works of art by Millie for one session or for the series. The Rogue Gallery Saloon - 5 pm to 7 pm. party with G-Rad - All ages - $35 Individual, $60 Clarke, Connie Fribance, Ruth Heath, Dick Woods, Ginny and Art Center in Medford, 40 S Bartlett St. Couple, $25 Youth, Youth Couple $40, Children Matheson, Carol Sharp and Mary Jo Heath. Join us on MEDFORD age 5-12, $12 - Visit www.EverLand.World. Third Friday, February 17, from 5-8 pm, and meet guest JASON ACHILLES - Bamboo Room at King artist Doug Wallace (Magical Fantastical Art) along Classes ASHLAND BLUES SOCIETY - Special Wah’s - 9:30 pm. with other featured artists and gallery artists. Music by Valentine’s Day Jam, hosted by the Leonard PAINT LIKE VINCENT VAN GOGH Minstrel Streams. Regular hours 10-4 pm, Tues-Sat. Art Saturday, February 4, from 1 to 4 pm. Adult class with acrylic PHOENIX Griffie Blues Band - Grape Street Bar & Grill - du Jour Gallery, 213 E Main St., Medford, Oregon. painting, taught by Kristen O’Neill. All skill levels welcome. [P] AS YOU WISH - A Burlesque Tribute 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Learning from master works is an age-old tradition. We will to The Princess Bride - “Enjoy an evening DOWNTOWN BLUES ASSOCIATION - 2nd & SHAPES OF CURIOSITY incorporate color theory to make our paintings more bold, filled with true love, revenge, monsters, 4th Tuesdays at Howiee’s On Front - 6:30 to Through March 11, 2017. This exhibit features David Bithell, fun, and passionate. Leave with a finished painting, and Cody Bustamante, Garrick Imatani, Miles Inada, Kyle miracles and more” at The Phoenix 9:30 pm - All ages - No cover. an understanding of Van Gogh’s place in art history. $30. Peets, Max Reinhardt, Margaret Sjogren, Robin Strangfeld, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 SW G St. Clubhouse - 7:30 to 10 pm - Show starts and Summer Ventis. Free admission / donation request at 8 pm - 21 and over only - $15 Pre-sale / WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 $5. Hours 10 am to 4 pm, Mon-Sat. Schneider Museum [P] PROTECTING POLLINATORS of Art at Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. $18 each at the door. ASHLAND FORUM OPEN JAZZ JAM - La Baguette Music Cafe - 10 am. Sat & Sun, February 11-12, 2017. This forum combines WINTER EXHIBITIONS AT SOU science and policy for protecting pollinators to ensure MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 First Friday Reception on February 3, from 5 to 8 KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. their survival - and ours. Keynote presentations, pm. “Hidden in Plain Sight” by Tom Glassman (Art ASHLAND LIZ JONES - Belle Fiore Winery - 6 to 8 pm. panels, and workshops, will focus on solutions to Department Chairs Gallery) is a photographic look at KEN HART - Callahan’s Lodge - 6 pm. FREE POOL - The Wild Goose - Free Pool from the decline of native pollinators and the effects some very ordinary, everyday, familiar objects portrayed neonicotinoids are having on our landscapes and PAUL SCHMELING TRIO - Martino’s 6 to midnight on Wednesdays - No cover. in an intriguingly unfamiliar way. Also view “Life of the ecosystems. Speakers are Pam Marsh, Aimee Code, Restaurant - 7 pm. Lens” by Jay Zheng, “Always more” by Richard Alston feat. JACKSONVILLE Dr. Susan Kegley, Jack Williams, and Kelsey Kopec. Andrew Youngblood and Krista Nichole, “Receded Water” BLUES NOTES - The Wild Goose - 8 pm - No cover. $15 at the door, $5 discount for master gardeners. CARLA & GREG - Wednesday Wine ‘n Dine by Muuqi Maxwell, “Inner Journey” by Sequoia Miller, and OPEN MIC - All ages at 5 pm, 21 and over at Add a farm fresh, organic lunch to any ticket for $12, Valentine Evening at South Stage Cellars - “Body Audit” by Aimee Dahlin, Haley Summerfield, and 8:30 pm - Oberon’s Tavern. provided by Fry Family Farms. Arrive at 8:30 am Complimentary chocolates with dinner and Rani PJ Kaur. SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Gallery ROBBIE DACOSTA & FRIENDS - for coffee, networking and snacks. OSU Extension bottle of wine - 541-899-9120 to reserve. hours Mon-Fri, 8am-9pm. Free and all ages. Mondays at Smithfields Pub & Pies - 9 Auditorium, 569 Hanley Rd., Central Point. to 11:30 pm. MEDFORD BE PART OF HERSTORY HUNKER DOWN DAYS Be featured in a Women’s Herstory Month Art Show at HAPPY HOUR & LIVE MUSIC - Lark’s Sundays, February 12 and 26, 2017, from 11 am to 1 GRANTS PASS the Stevenson Union at SOU in Ashland. The Women’s Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. pm. Gather to share skills and expand community - no SUCH A MESS / CROOKED TEETH / LAUREL Resource Center is currently accepting submissions for TRIVIA NIGHT - Howiee’s On Front - 7 to 10 experience required. Every participant is a teacher. Skills their Women’s Herstory Art Exhibit, taking place during AVE - The Eaden Ballroom - 6 pm to 10 pm - $7 might not be determined ahead of time (go with the pm - No cover. Women’s History Month in March 2017. The show suggested donation. flow). Of course you can always bring whatever primitive TRIVIA NIGHT - Portal Brewing Company - 7:30 pm. will be displayed in the SU Art Gallery on the 3rd floor. skills projects you are working on, and anyone around Submissions are accepted until February 20, 2017, MEDFORD OPEN JAM NIGHT - Pier 21 Tavern - 8 pm to might share their knowledge. Dates: 2nd & 4th Sundays, and are open to anyone who identifies as a woman, PAUL TURNIPSEED - Mondays at Lark’s midnight. January - April, 2017. Free, donations encouraged ($10/ femme, and/or feminine of center. The WRC invites Restaurant - 4:30 to 6 pm. THE DELINEATORS - Johnny B’s Birthday Bash! - 9 pm. individual, $20/family) for use of supplies, tools, and students, staff/faculty, and community members to facilities. All ages (and everyone will be required to sign TRIVIA NIGHT- “Geeks Who Drink” Pub Trivia submit (though priority will go to students, if there’s an PHOENIX our quick Permission & Release waiver). Pre-register if at ‘BricktownE’ Brewing Company - 7 pm. oversupply of art). Submission link / guidelines: tinyurl. OPEN MIC & JAM - The Phoenix Clubhouse - 7 you can, but walk-ins are also accepted. Coyote Trails TRIVIA NIGHT - 4 Daughters Irish Pub - 7:30 pm. com/womensherstorymonth. Call the WRC at 541- to 10 pm - Drums, amps, keyboard and more Nature Center, 2931 S Pacific Hwy., Medford. AFU-RA / WATZREAL / MC LYFE / 552-6216, email [email protected]. available for use - Free, all ages. NOTIZ YONG / DJ EYEBALL - The LAWN GONE! FREE EVENING ADULT COLORING Bamboo Room at King Wah’s - 9:45 pm Playing a show? Let us know! Wednesday, February 15, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. EVENT Say goodbye to your lawn and create something to 2 am. Thursday, February 9, 7 pm. Chickadee Creative Email: ecological. Come to “How to Transform Your Yard into Coloring, a Medford based adult coloring book [email protected] a Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance Landscape.” Publisher, present their two publications: Creatures of FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 16, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 17 EVENTS EVENTS Late winter is the perfect time for lawn replacement Veterans Benefits, Free haircuts and lunch, women and Project program from our catalog on a topic of interest CHOCOLATE LOVE and transforming your yard. This class will cover the men’s clothing, personal hygiene items, and more at the to their community. An Oregon Humanities leader Thursday, February 9, from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Learn how basic steps in lawn removal, plus discuss drought Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairground Rd., Grants goes to that community to facilitate a ninety-minute to prepare decadently delicious chocolate desserts tolerant plantings, pollinator gardens, and edible Pass, OR. For more information, contact Mike Whitfield at conversation. Conversation Project leaders are that also provide radiant health benefits. Join Clinical foodscapes. Lead by Kimberly Brown. Please register 541-821-0532 or email [email protected]. trained by Oregon Humanities to connect subjects to Nutritionist and Whole Foods Chef Julianne Soteriou at www.ashland.or.us/register. North Mountain Park, participants’ experiences and to the local community as she teaches easy to prepare recipes such as Raw 620 N Mountain Ave., Ashland. VALENTINE GIFTS BOUTIQUE and challenge attendees to think in new ways without Cacao Truffles, Molded Heart Shaped Chocolates, Sea Saturday, February 11, from 9 am to 3 pm. It’s a advocating a particular perspective. Interested? Salt Caramel Chocolate Bark, and Goji Berry Apricot SUSTAINABLE LIVING SKILLS Boutique and Bizarre Bazaar on the second Saturday Visit oregonhumanities.org for application form, and Energy Bars with Raw Cacao Nibs. Ashland Food Co- Saturday, February 18, from 9 am to 1 pm. Check out market at the Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Cr. Rd., complete it February 28, 2017. op Classroom, 300 N Pioneer St. $40 General Public, “Sustainable Living Skills” spring classes at White Oak Ashland. Vendors, bring your own tables. Rent an $35 Owners. Farm in Williams. February 18: Starting Your Spring Garden, indoor space for $10 (adjustable for more/less space). with Taylor Starr and Sarah Shea. March 25: Building A Call 541-535-1854 to reserve a space or donate. Film 12TH ANNUAL CRAB DINNER Tiny House, with Casey Wright and Nicole Kraft. April FILM, ART, DINNER AND FUNDRAISER 15: Perennial Crop Care, with Taylor Starr and Brian Geier. ASHLAND WINTER EMERGENCY CONVERSATION Saturday, February 11, from 5 to 8 pm. Live Oak Grange May 13: Fabulous Ferments, with Brian Geier. TBD: Intro SHELTER Saturday, February 11, from 5 pm to 9:30 pm. Join an and the Miss Rogue River Scholarship Directors and to Natural Building. Tuition is $40 for all classes, except Monday - Thursday, November - April. “No evening of light supper, conscious film watching and Committee proudly present the 12th Annual Crab the 3-day Natural Building Workshop. Sign up for all four frills” overnight shelters in Ashland. Mondays at self-expression through art. See how art and film can Dinner Fundraiser. Tickets available at Umpqua Bank half day classes for $20 off. All classes will take place at Presbyterian Church (families and well-behaved pets be mirrors for your inner life. $45 per ticket includes in Rogue River, OR. $25 adv / $30 at the door per White Oak Farm and Education Center, 1940 Kincaid Rd., allowed), 1615 Clark Ave., south of the college, open light dinner and supplies. $160 for 4 tickets (4 separate ticket (if available). All proceeds benefit the Miss Williams, OR. 541-846-0776. Please Pre-register. 7:30 pm. Tuesdays & Thursdays at Pioneer Hall (no nights in the series). Upcoming 2017 Dates: Mar 25, Rogue River Scholarship program. Live Oak Grange, families) in Lithia Park, open 7:30 pm. Wednesdays Apr 22, and May 20. Past events topics included Rogue River, Oregon. NATURAL DYEING WITH LICHENS at Trinity Episcopal Church (no families), 44 N 2nd Aging, Letting Go, Being Sure, and Betrayal. Facilitated Saturday, February 18 and 25 from 10 am to 2 pm. St. in downtown Ashland, open 7:30 pm. Volunteer by Marla Estes, M.A., and Delaine Due, Registered Art 5 COURSE PRIX FIXE TUSCAN Instructor Rachel Winters will lead a walk in the woods and opportunities abound. Contact Compassion Highway Therapist. For more information and to register, call DINNER an old orchard to show which lichens can be used to create Project or Rogue Retreat Call Heidi Parker at 541-482- Marla at 541-482-4948 or email [email protected]. Sunday, February 12, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Menu luminous colors to dye wool for knitting, weaving, felting 1520, or email [email protected]. Event location in Ashland. includes meat and cheese board, asiago dip with and more as well as the procedures used to dye with them. crostini, kale salad with crispy shallots, eggs and a For information, visit www.roguecc.edu/CommuityEd/ THE KELLY WARMING SHELTER IN 15TH ANNUAL SISKIYOU FILMFEST creamy mustard dressing, a walnut pasta, tuscan style Lichens. Pre-registration is required. Call 541-956-7303. MEDFORD Sunday, February 12, 2017. KS Wild presents the pork loin, ribollita (soup), and cherry olive oil cake with Tuition is $45. Rogue Community College, Redwood January - March, 2017. Open 7 pm to 9 am. A temporary Siskiyou FilmFest, which focuses on the activism, vanilla gelato. Tickets are $30 each. The Haul, 121 SW Campus, 3345 Redwood Hwy., Grants Pass. warm place to sleep for those in need, housing more science and history of the environmental movement H St., Grants Pass. Call 541-474-4991 for reservations. than 50 homeless community members each night. To and features award-winning films about people SUMI CALLIGRAPHY AND PAINTING volunteer, email [email protected] or stop by creating real world solutions to today’s environmental VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER Sunday, February 19, 2017, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. the Rogue Retreat office in Medford (1410 W 8th St.) challenges on a local, regional and global scale. This Tuesday, February 14, 2017, from 4 pm to 6 pm. Let “A Hint of Spring of Oregon” one-day Sumi Painting for a volunteer application. For questions, call 541-499- year’s guest of honor is “Grandma” Agnes Baker Pioneer Village treat you and your sweetheart to a Workshop with Yuming Zhu. This workshop will 0880 ext.1020. The shelter location is at the Medford Pilgrim, oldest member of the Takilma Tribe Tickets lovely dinner. Also, enter to win a romantic dinner for concentrate energetic strokes and create paintings of First United Methodist Church, 607 W Main St. are $15 Adults, $10 Students and Seniors. Doors open two at the Jacksonville Inn. Please RSVP to 541-899- early greens in Sumi style. We will use Sumi ink to paint at 3 pm, films begin at 4 pm. GPHS Performing Arts 6825 by February 10. Pioneer Village, 805 N 5th St., on Sprinkle Gold paper, to interpret flowers in Sumi MUSICIANS & BANDS NEEDED FOR Center, Grants Pass, Oregon. Jacksonville. style. The fusion of western and Eastern techniques SUMMER CONCERT SERIES is encouraged. Photos of local blooming and live The Medford Parks and Recreation Department is BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL CORK ‘N FORK DINNER flowers, branches are welcome. Repeat students, bring seeking musicians and bands who would like to be Tuesday, February 21, 7:30 pm. Banff Mountain Film Wednesdays, 6 pm. $10 per plate. By reservation only, your sketch screen books to transfer your sketch to considered for the Summer Concert Series, June - Festival is an international film competition and an annual call 541-535-7957. Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Rd., paintings. Open to beginning and professional artists. September, 2017. For more information email Michael presentation of short films and documentaries about Talent. Bring a bag lunch. Pre-registration required. Cost is at [email protected]. mountain culture, sports, and the environment. This is $85. Limited seating, call 541-773-1444. Central Art the SOU Outdoor Program’s 6th year hosting one of the PHOENIX COMMUNITY DINNER Supply Classroom, 101 N Central Ave., Medford. FREE TOURS OF THE HISTORIC Thursdays, February 9 and 23, from 5 to 7 pm. HOLLY THEATRE Banff Film Festival World Tour events. Tickets are available at the SOU Outdoor Program in Ashland, or at commerce. On the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month, the ESKRIMA-KALI-ARNIS STICK Saturday, February 4, 2017. The historic Holly Theatre cashnet.com/SOU-OP. A pre-show social will be held at 6 Phoenix Community Kitchen hosts dinner. Everyone FIGHTING CLASSES is open for free public tours on the first Saturday of pm in the SOU Stevenson Union, Rogue River Room. Pizza is welcome, bring your neighbors and friends. First January - March, 2017. Learn techniques, forms, drills each month between 10 am - 1 pm. Gain a unique will be provided by Martolis, a salad bar (thanks Outdoor Presbyterian Church in Phoenix, 121 W Second St. Info: and concepts from our E.H.A.M.A. curriculum in a safe, insight into the theatre’s history and promising future! Program!), and beer and wine thanks to Gil’s. SOU Music 541-535-1119. encouraging community of martial artists. Single Stick, Tours are offered every half hour (from 10am-1pm) and Recital Hall, South Mountain Ave., Ashland, Oregon. Double Stick, Eskrido, Sword & Dagger, Kickboxing, last approximately 1 hour. Please note, the interior of COMMUNITY MEAL IN ASHLAND Padded Stick sparring, traditional sword forms, the building is still under construction. Visitors are Every Tuesday, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Uncle Foods flexibility, relaxation and meditation. Fridays from 5 - encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and should be Food Diner hosts a Free community meal at Wesley Hall, 6 pm Intermediate Eskrima II, 6 - 7 pm Intermediate comfortable using stairs. Accommodations can be First United Methodist Church in Ashland, 175 N Main Eskrima I, 7 - 8 pm Intro to Eskrima. Private Sessions made for visitors with limited mobility. Private donors 36TH ANNUAL JPR WINETASTING St. Want to help? Cooks, servers, and volunteers are available on Saturdays from 4 - 10 pm (pre-registration and groups of 10 or more may arrange private tours. Thursday, February 9, from 6 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy an needed to help clean up. Contact Director of Uncle required). Drop-ins $15. Ashland Karate Academy, Historic Holly Theatre in Medford, w226 W 6th St. evening of regional wine and food, plus a silent auction. Foods Diner, Maren Faye, at marenfayecatering@ 644 Tolman Creek Rd. 920-286-2759. Tickets are $50 for JPR members, $60 General Public. yahoo.com. WOMEN IN BLACK - SILENT VIGILS Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E Main St., Ashland, Oregon. [P] SPILL IT! A LOVE LETTER FOR PEACE WRITING WORKSHOP Meet in Grants Pass, Cave Thursday, February 9. The fine art of writing rapturous prose Junction, Roseburg, Medford, need not pass away in the age of kissing emojis. All the and Ashland to stand silently lovers and friends in the Valley are invited to learn how to for Peace. Contact person Ruth craft the ultimate love letter for Valentine’s Day, in written Torre, 541-472-5113 or email word and artful presentation. 7 – 9 pm. Love Revolution, 383 [email protected]. E Main Street, Ashland. $5, advance. $10, door. In Ashland: Fridays, 12 - 12:30 pm, Ashland Plaza, first and third Saturdays, 11 - 11:30 am, Ashland Plaza. Community In Medford: Wednesdays, 12 - 12:30 pm, Vogel Plaza, corner of [P] THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES Main & Central. Thurs/Fri, February 2-3, 2017, Doors 6:30, Show 7 pm. In Grants Pass: first and third The SOU Women’s Resource Center presents the 16th Mondays, 12 - 12:30 pm, next to annual Vagina Monologues. Opening acts by Dulcet, the Post Office. and others. This event will have ASL Interpreters on In Cave Junction: Mondays, 12 - Thursday night. Purchase tickets at the SU Info Desk 12:30 pm, County Building. and the WRC (SU 102). Student pre-sale cost $8, door In Roseburg: Fridays, 12 - 12:30 $10. Community pre-sale cost $10, door $12. Bring an pm, the Fire Station on Garden unopened box of tampons or pads for a reduced ticket Valley Blvd. price (or get a free cupcake or tea at the show!). The event will be in the Stevenson Union Arena, SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. OREGON HUMANITIES SEEKS CRAFT & SMALL BUSINESS SHOW CONVERSATION Saturday, February 4, from 10 am to 3 pm. A variety of LEADERS crafters and small businesses will be at the Fruitdale Oregon Humanities is looking Grange, 1440 Parkdale Dr., Grants Pass. for people from all backgrounds and levels of experience who SOUTHERN OREGON VETERANS want to facilitate conversations STAND-UP AND EMPLOYMENT FAIR to get people talking, listening, Friday, February 10, from 10 am to 2 pm. All veterans and connecting to one another and their families are encouraged to attend the Southern in their communities. It works Oregon Veterans Stand-Up and Employment Fair. It’s like this: a local nonprofit, free. Some services provided include: Legal, Oregon community group, or business DMV, VA Eligibility and programs, medical services, applies to host a Conversation FEBRUARY 12, WATCH THE SUPER SALMON AT THE SISKIYOU FILM FESTIVAL 18 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM EVENTS WEEKLY MEAL IN ASHLAND donations for the Ashland Emergency Food Bank’s genre and fell in love. She now has nearly 30 published Fridays, February 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 5 pm at Pioneer Hall, Winter Food Drive. Everyone is welcome! Co-op novels and numerous short stories to her credit, in 73 Winburn Way in Ashland’s Lithia Park. Sponsored Classroom, 300 N Pioneer St., Ashland. Meetings multiple genres. In addition to being a motivational by community volunteers. Everyone is welcome. This SEEDS FOR THE SOL speaker, Sue has performed professionally as a stand- is a safe space. We respect everyone’s right to share FAMILY VALENTINE WORKSHOP Thursday, February 9, from 6 to 7:30 pm. Join Seeds up comic. Ashland Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. a meal and to simply exist. Volunteers and donations Saturday, February 11, from 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Join for the Sol and the team members of Rogue Climate gratefully accepted. Call 541-690-2807. Cathy Egleston, professional artist and local educator, Talent to learn more about how to participate in WHY DO WE DISAGREE ABOUT THE as she shares with us some of her favorite Valentines solar generation and clean energy. Seeds for the Sol FACTS? crafts, from card making to Celtic heart designs, at this is a Corvallis nonprofit that is using a neighbor to Saturday, February 4, from 3 to 5 pm. Knowing the Kids & Family Family Valentine Workshop. Ashland Branch Library, neighbor funding model to make residential solar facts has become increasingly difficult in recent years. 410 Siskiyou Blvd. What’s behind this phenomena? Motivated Reason STORIES ALIVE WORKSHOPS more affordable. This free event is an invitation for residents of Talent to learn more about becoming - or “confirmation bias”, as it is often described. Join Saturdays, February 4 - March 18, from 10 to 11 am for THE TOAD PRINCE a Sun Harvester, Sun Buddy, Pass-Through-Partner, the next edition of The Weekly Talk, and look into 5 to 8 year olds, and 1 to 3 pm for 9 to 13 years olds. Sunday, February 12, performances at 1:30 pm and or Sun Supporter. Come speak with experts on the the science of “alternative facts” asking Why Do We Children 5 to 13 years old are invited to Stories Alive 4 pm. The Toad Prince is a “Beauty and the Beast” different realms of project participation, and with local, Disagree About The Facts? Visit Facebook.com/ workshops where they will be assisted in writing high- story set in China. This imaginative puppet theatre partnered solar installers. Visit www.seedsforthesol. TheWeeklyTalk. Coffee, Tea and homemade goodies quality stories and then transform their stories into a includes a smoke-breathing dragon, the son of a org. Talent Community Center, 208 E Main St. provided. Medford Branch Library, 205 S Central Ave. shadow puppet show. Children’s Department, Ashland magical water sprite and a prince of toads who Branch Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. must learn to place another’s needs before his own. COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL THE LITTLE FLOWERS OF THE Inspired by the compassion of a courageous friend, DESERT BROTHERS PARENT COFFEE Tuesday, February 14, from 5;30 to 7:30 pm. Everyone Indri discovers that true beauty is found within is welcome to the Jackson County Community Advisory Monday, February 6, 7 pm. The Little Flowers of the Thursday, February 9, from 9 am to 12 pm. Join Bridging the kindness we show and accept from others. Council (CAC) Meeting. This is one of a series of Desert Brothers is a collection of true anecdotes and Communities for coffee/tea and an opportunity to Admission is free, with the donation of a new or meetings that are open to the community and will be stories, many having an allegorical and mystical aspect, connect with other parents. Bridging Communities will gently-used children’s book. Craterian Theatre, 23 held in the Caritas Room of the Providence Medford reported from various monasteries of the American be sharing information and resources that will help you S Central Ave., Medford, Oregon. Medical Center, 1111 Crater Lake Avenue, Medford, OR. West. The anecdotes form a tapestry that is unlike better advocate for your child. Visit www.facebook. AllCare CCO sponsors a Community Advisory Council anything that has appeared before on the subject of com/bcoregon. Black Rock Northgate Coffee Bar, 151 TEDDY BEAR STORYTIME (CAC) for each county they serve to ensure that the monasteries and mysticism, revealing poetry, humor, Rossanley Dr., Medford. Wednesday, February 15, from 3:30 to 4pm. Bring your healthcare needs of consumers and their communities and truth. Anyone who has read Thomas Merton own Teddy and join Children’s Author Bonnie-Jean are met in accordance with the state of Oregon’s will enjoy this. Bloomsbury Books, 290 E Main St., READ BOOKS BEFORE THEY’RE McNiel in the Children’s Department of the Ashland Ashland. Free and open to the public. PUBLISHED regulations and initiatives. Email Kari Swoboda at Kari. Library. The main character of McNiel’s picture books [email protected] for any and all questions. Thursday, February 9, from 4 to 5 pm. Love to read? is Lucy, a little American girl in the African bush. Her LAUNCH ASHLAND: PUBTALK Want to read books before they’re published? Join the parents were missionaries in Angola and Malawi, Tuesday, February 7, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Youth Advisory Board at Oregon Books and read ARC HIKER’S RENDEZVOUS Africa, where Lucy grew up in the 1940’s and 50’s. Thursday, February 16, from 6:15 to 9:15 pm. Join the Frederick Schilling, the founder of Dagoba (advanced reader copies). This is only for middle and In “I Love You Teddy,” Lucy and her cherished teddy next Southern Oregon Hikers Rendezvous on the third Chocolates, will be sharing his story of successful high school students. Members are required to read bear share secrets, adventures, and hardships while Thursday of each month. Join Ski Patrol and outdoor guru entrepreneurship, in addition to networking with and review one ARC each month. Reviews are to be roaming in the area around the family home. Ashland Eric Peterson to get everything you need to explore Crater local start-ups and free food! Register to attend at typed only and emailed a week before meeting. Sign up Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Lake National Park this winter. This event caters to all skill SOREDI.org. Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E Main St. with your School Librarian or call us at 541-476-3132. levels and abilities. Come for the raffle and a chance at Oregon Books & Games, 150 NE E St., Grants Pass. YOUNG ARTISTS’ STUDIO memberships and gear! Proceeds go to restore, maintain BIGOTRY UNMASKED: THE RISE OF Wednesdays, February 15, 22, and March 1, 8, 15 & THE KKK PRESCHOOL PUPPET THEATRE and promote trails in Southwest Oregon. The Ashland 22, from 3:30 to 5 pm. This is the perfect class for Outdoor Store, 37 N 3rd St., Ashland. Wednesday, February 8, 2017, from 12 noon to 1 pm. Friday, February 10, from 10:30 to 11:45 am. Discover young creative artists to explore plenty of different Luther Powell, a recruitment officer for the Ku Klux what Brenda Bear and friends are up to this winter and mediums while having fun! All materials provided, Klan, arrived in Oregon in 1921 to recruit new members spring! A brief lesson will be followed by the puppet CONSERVATION BOOK CLUB partial scholarships are available. Class is for ages 7-11. Love reading? Love nature? Consider joining the for the Klan. His visit marked the beginning of a show and play time. A snack and related craft/activity Lead by Jenny Calaba. Cost is $75 Members, $89 Non- Conservation Book Club. This book club meets short, but disturbing, period in Oregon’s history. At with then be available. Enjoy a new show each month members. Visit roguegallery.org. Rogue Gallery & Art quarterly at a private residence. We discuss local the next Windows in Time lectures, local Historian, with the Nature Center puppeteers on the second Friday Center, 40 S Bartlett St., Medford. and planet-wide conservation issues and are inspired Archaeologist and Author, Jeff LaLande, will speak of each month. The cost is $6 per child, intended for by our readings, personal experiences, and good about the Klan’s influence in southern Oregon during children ages 3-5. Lead by Anna Edmondson. Please OUTDOOR ADVENTURE AT YALE conversations. For more information, email kristi@ the 1920s, the 1923 Alien Property Act prohibiting register online at www.ashland.or.us/register or call CREEK FARM landconserve.org or visit www.landconserve.org. immigrants from owning or leasing land, and more the Nature Center at 541-488-6606. North Mountain Coyote Trails School of Nature is bringing a rural about this turbulent time in our history. Ashland Nature Park, 620 N Mountain Ave., Ashland. home school education program to the Applegate WILLIAMS WORLD MUSIC CHOIR Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Free admission. Valley, on Yale Creek Road, blending together primitive Thursday, February 2, 2017, from 6 to 8 pm. Singers of FREE FAMILY DAY AT SCHNEIDER skills, homesteading skills, and art. Pre-register or CREATIVE ARTS LECTURE: DAVID MUSEUM OF ART all levels, the Williams World Music Choir is about to drop-in on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and/or Fridays, begin its new season! Performances this spring will be BITHELL Saturday, February 11, from 10 am to 1 pm. Join us for January 11-March 24, 2017, from 9 am to 3 pm. Open on May 6 and 7, in Williams and Grants Pass. For more Thursday, February 9, from 12:30 to 1:20 pm. David hands on art activities inside the gallery! This event is all enrollment allowed you to choose which of these days information about this exciting opportunity, please Bithell’s work “brings the precision and structure of ages and open to the public. The current exhibition will work best for you - maybe all three! The cost is sliding email Harmony, the director, at Harmonysue23@ contemporary music and audio practices together be on view through March 11, 2017 during the museum’s scale, $30-50/day if you commit to the term. Week gmail.com. The Williams Grange, 20100 Williams with an understanding of performance, narrative, and regular hours of 10 am - 4 pm, Monday through Saturday. prior: $35-50/day. Drop-in rate: $40-50/day. Yale Hwy., Williams, Oregon. humor drawn from recent theater, live cinema, and Free admission / donation request $5. Schneider Creek Farm, 724 Yale Creek Rd, Applegate. performance art.” Meese Auditorium, Arts Building at Museum of Art at SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. MEDFORD CHESS CLUB SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. TEEN WRITING GROUP Mondays, 6 pm. Free and open to Chess players of all VALENTINE COOKIE DECORATING Saturdays, February 11 and 25, from 1 to 2 pm. Do TOP TEN SPORTS STORIES OF 2016 PARTY levels. Diamond Medical, 1020 Knutson St. (off Biddle you enjoy reading and writing stories? Come to Rd), Medford. Chess at Rogue Roasters in Grants Pass Thursday, February 9, from 5 pm to 9 pm. The Saturday, February 11, from 11 am to 1 pm. Spread the Teen Writing Group on the second and fourth has been cancelled due to lack of attendance. Southern Oregon Sports Commission presents the the love this Valentine’s Day with cookies! Join us Saturdays of each month, from 1-2 pm at the 2016 Top Ten Sports Stories. Keynote speaker is Dick in the Ashland Food Co-op Classroom for our FREE Medford Branch Library, 205 S Central Ave. Join in Fosbury. Categories include Top Female Athlete, Top Valentine Cookie Decorating Party. We’ll supply VETERANS FOR PEACE the fun writing activities, opportunities to share your The Rogue Valley Veterans for Peace Chapter 156 meets Male Athlete, and Sports Advocate of the Year. Tickets fresh baked gluten-free and traditional sugar cookies, writing or listen to other teen authors share their on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at a are $30 and include appetizers. Santo Community a delicious frosting and organic decorations. New writing. It does not matter what level of writing skill rotating location. For further information or to arrange Center, 701 N Columbus Ave., Medford. this year...we’ll be joined by Ashland’s Professional you currently have. Local young adult author Leah transportation to the meeting, call Ivend Holen in Musical Unicorn, JenUwin! Plus, bring your canned M. Berry mentors the group and offers her expertise. Medford at 541-779-5392 or visit veteransforpeace.org. READING OF POETRY BY BARRY goods and other non perishable items to help a Call the Medford Teen Library at 541-774-8685 or KRAFT Rogue Valley Family in need. We will collecting visit jcls.org. SOUTHERN OREGON SKYWATCHERS Monday, February 13, 7 pm. Poems, old and new, Monthly gathering, star parties, telescope building, centered on the subjects of love and romance, will and more! Newcomers and visitors are welcome to be read by actor, author and poetry lover Barry Kraft. join us. Meetings and programs are free of charge, and Bloomsbury Books, 290 E Main St., Ashland. Free and you don’t have to be a member to attend! Visit www. open to the public. orskywatchers.org. CREATIVE ARTS LECTURE: MILES INADA Presentations Thursday, February 16, 12:30 to 1:20 pm. Come to an artist lecture featuring Miles Inada. “My work falls CREATIVE ARTS LECTURE: CODY into two categories: interdisciplinary performance art BUSTAMANTE and interactive sculpture/installation. I write code, Thursday, February 2, from 12:30 to 1:20 pm. “Chase develop electronic systems, generate and process any idea down, and its provisionality will be eventually sound, image, and video. I use digital fabrication revealed. It is that part of human experience that most techniques alongside traditional sculptural processes. powerfully informs my work. I think good art aspires to I use all of this along with physical movement to examining this part of our world, and often in the process, create immersive narrative experiences.” Lecture is contributes to our provisional understanding of our lives.” in the Meese Auditorium, Arts Building at SOU, 1250 -Cody Bustamante, featured artist. Meese Auditorium, Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Arts Bldg., SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. KING OF DOUBT MEET MYSTERY WRITER SUE ANN Thursday, February 16, 7 pm. Ashland author, teacher JAFFARIAN and memoir coach, Peter Gibb, will conduct a dramatic Thursday, February 2, from 3:30 to 5 pm. After FEBRUARY 4, THE WEEKLY TALK ASKS WHY WE DISAGREE “performance art” reading from his multiple award completing two novels (still unpublished), author Sue winning memoir, King of Doubt. King of Doubt is the ABOUT THE FACTS Ann Jaffarian turned her attention to the mystery true story of how a small boy inadvertently trades his FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 16, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 19 EVENTS CRATER LAKE THE PASSING OF KING ARTHUR SELF-CARE; LOVING WHO YOU ARE SKI & SNOW Sunday, February 5, 4 pm. From the Idylls of the King, Monday, February 6, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Enjoy an ADVENTURE by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, with guest accompanist evening of inspiring self-care tips and techniques. Sunday, February 19, Alexander Tutunov. Music by Brahms, Vaughan- Gain knowledge of your innate power and how to from 10 am to 4 pm. Williams, Bloch, ad Grieg. SOU Music Recital access it to deal with anxiety and depression. Discover Nathan Dwyer and Hall, South Mountain Avenue in Ashland. General how to honor yourself and your gifts through self-care staff from Main Street Admission $25, Students $10. methods that nurture, empower and cultivate love. Adventure Tours Instructor is Dena Leigh Carter, Author, Healer, Artist. will lead their 2nd DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A Free lecture at the Ashland Food Co-op Classroom, annual Crater Lake TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD 300 N Pioneer St., Ashland. National Park Cross- Through February 5, 2017. An “unauthorized parody,” Country Ski and Snow that imagines characters from the popular comic NATURE-BASED MINDFUL Adventure. The Snow strip “Peanuts” as teenagers. Drug use, suicide, MOVEMENT AND MEDITATION Bound Shuttle leaves eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual The winter months provide us with a unique opportunity at 10 am. If you need identity collide and careen toward an ending that’s for introspection and deepening our connection with rentals, arrive at 9:30 both haunting and hopeful. Performance suitable for nature. Practice a new nature-based somatic (body- am. Prices start at mature teens and adults (for language and content). based) mindfulness exercise, followed by a guided $69-$89, depending Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, meditation. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and on your rental needs. Medford. Tickets $18-$25. dress to be outside for at least 30 minutes. Bring your Gourmet boxed lunch yoga mat and a cushion to sit on. Please register online water provided.Call [P] CALENDAR GIRLS at www.ashland.or.us/register or call 541-488-6606. FEBRUARY 11 - MAKE VALENTINE GIFTS AT THE 541-482-9852 to February 8 - 26, 2017. Based on the popular 2003 For 18 and older. Every other Thursday, February 9 & ASHLAND LIBRARY hold your seat or visit Hen Mirren movie (which in turn was based on a true 23, March 9 & 23, and April 6 & 20, from 6:30 pm to ashland-tours.com. story), the plot is rather simple: After the death of her 8 pm. Cost is $15 / session. Lead by Stephanie Danyi. North Mountain Park, 620 N Mountain Ave., Ashland. soul to the devil. Peter pays the price for decades, best friend’s husband from cancer, spirited Yorkshire winding his way from doubt to wonder, with the help CRATER LAKE SNOWSHOE WALKS housewife Chris Harper hatches a scheme to raise Through April 30, 2017, Crater Lake National Park of an improbable ally. Beautifully written and riveting, money for a memorial to him. She encourages her YOGA 101 hosts ranger-guided snowshoe walks on Saturdays Saturday, February 11, from 10 to 11:30 am. Join True you will laugh and cry and smile long after you finish friends to create a saucy calendar - using the middle- and Sundays. The walks start at 1 pm, last two hours, Juice for a lighthearted introduction to yoga. It doesn’t the final chapter. Bloomsbury Books, 290 E Main St., aged women of their village as nude models. The idea and cover 1-2 miles of moderately strenuous off-trail matter your age, shape, ability level or “yoga fashion Ashland. Free and open to the public. stuns the husbands and a wary young photographer. terrain. Snowshoes are provided free of charge, and Gwen Overland directs this hilarious and touching play. skills”. Dress is whatever is comfortable for you and join there is no cost for the tour. Participants should be at Tickets $18-$24. The Camelot Theatre in Talent, 101 in. This free class is open to everyone. Jennifer Lynn will least 8 years old. Advance reservations are required, Talent Ave. 541-535-5250. be leading. “We don’t practice yoga to get better at yoga... Sports & Outdoor as space is limited on each tour. Call the park’s visitor we practice yoga to get better at life.” True Juice in The COUPLE SHUFFLE 10K RELAY / LOVE center at 541-594-3000, open daily from 10am - 4 pm. NOISES OFF Health & Arts Hub Building, 124 NW D St., Grants Pass. STINKS 5K Check local weather conditions before traveling. February 9 - April 9, 2017. A classic door-slamming Saturday, February 4, 9 am. Kid’s free fun run at 8:50 backstage comedy by Michael Frayn, Noises Off takes us CLASSICAL SIVANANDA HOLISTIC am. Packet Pickup and race day registration from PROJECT FEEDERWATCH behind the scenes of the mounting of a new farce, Nothing YOGA 8-8:45 am at the Phoenix Elementary School, 215 N Saturdays, February 4 and 18, from 9 to 10 am. Join an On. It’s a story told in three acts with a rotating set, providing January - March, 2017. The classical hatha yoga of Rose St. This is a runner of the year event. annual survey and help count birds that visit the feeders us looks both onstage and off as the ill-fated new farce India is a meditative system of relaxing, gentle, slow at North Mountain Park in Ashland and Coyote Trails careens from catastrophic dress rehearsals to historically movements and held postures. Flexibility and fitness SCORPIONS VS. SACRAMENTO Nature Center in Medford. The information collected hilarious failures during its run. $22 - $36. The Oregon are byproducts of these beautiful, graceful stretches, ROLLIN KINGS will be submitted to Cornell University’s FeederWatch Cabaret Theatre, 241 Hargadine St., Ashland, Oregon. but not prerequisites. Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 am. Saturday, February 4, 5 pm. Don’t miss this last home project, a nationwide citizen-science bird monitoring Open to ALL levels. Drop-ins $15. Private Sessions game of the season as your Rogue Valley Scorpions effort. For ages 10 and older. Free. Pre-registration is QUARTET available Saturdays, 4 - 10 pm (pre-registration compete against the Sacramento Rollin Kings. Central not required. Saturdays, February 4 & 18 and March February 10 - 18, 2017. A wicked, funny, joyous play required). Ashland Karate Academy, 644 Tolman High School, 815 S Oakdale, Medford. 4 & 18, 2017, from 9 to 10 am at North Mountain Park about art, the eccentricities of age, and the celebratory Creek Rd. 920-286-2759. Pavilion in Ashland, 620 N Mountain Ave. power of the human spirit! Starring Brandy Carson, [P] SIS-Q ROLLERZ SEASON OPENER Buzz London, Jack Seybold, and Dianna Warner. DEATH CAFE Saturday, February 4. Root for our Sis-Q Rollerz in their GRANTS PASS DISC GOLF CLUB Tickets are $15, groups of 10 or more $13. To arrange At Death Cafes, people come together in a relaxed and Season Opener versus the Rose City Wreckers from Every Wednesday. Sign-ups end at 5 pm. Throwing for groups, email [email protected]. This safe setting to discuss life and death, drink tea and eat Portland, Oregon. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets $8 by 5:15 pm. Times will be adjusted for shorter daylight production is a benefit for the Oregon Conservatory delicious sweets and cake. Suggested donation $10. adv, $10 at the door, Kids ages 10 and under always hours in the winter. Weekly prizes and more! Cost is $7. of Performing Arts. Performances on February 10, 17 Monthly location sent with confirmation email. Please free. Featured charity for this bout is LIFE Art. Visit For more info message A.E. Stevens at 541-659-6988. & 18 at 7 pm, and February 11 at 2 pm. Central High RSVP on the website, AshlandDeathCafe.com. Email www.sisqrollerz.org. Roller Derby location is in The Tom Pearce Park in Grants Pass, 3700 Pearce Park Rd. Auditorium, 815 S Oakdale Ave., Medford. [email protected]. FBC Wolf Den, 649 Crater Lake Ave., Medford. MOUNTAIN BIKING IN [P] DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN THAI MASSAGE FOR LOVERS HOMELESS 2 HOPEFUL BENEFIT RUN JACKSONVILLE Saturday, February 11, 2017 only at 7:30 pm. This Sunday, February 12, from 12 to 3 pm. Join a guided Saturday, February 11, 10 am. Join the 4th annual Wednesdays, 6 pm. 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Cycle the different ways men and women love, argue and intimate work, providing relaxation, deep release and bounce houses, and face painting. All proceeds Analysis in Jacksonville, 535 N Fifth St. Free. communicate, have been shared in 18 languages and opportunities to snuggle and nurture each other! $25 will benefit Hearts With A Mission. Individual $20, universally applauded in 45 countries, and whether per person. Class size is limited to 8 couples, so pre- Couples $30, Families $40. 5k / 10K: Individual you’re from Venus or Mars, will make you laugh out register by calling Rainah, 707-326-2919. Jackson $40, Couples $60, Families $80. Visit H2HRun.com. Stage loud. Tickets $29 - $35. Craterian Theater, 23 S Wellsprings, 2253 Hwy 99 N., Ashland. (Plus, this Harry & David Fields, Medford, Oregon. GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN Central Ave., Medford, Oregon. same class will be offered on February 11, 2017 in Mt. Shasta at the Shasta Yoga Institute) February 2, 3, and 4 at 7:30 pm. Enjoy an evening of AVALANCHE CLINIC & FUNDRAISER classic upbeat pop rock that will move your spirit and [P] THE HAMAZONS February 11-12, 2017. Support the Mt. Ashland SUNDAY MINDFULNESS put a beat in your feet. Party to the music of Cyndi Wednesday, February 15, 8 pm. For one night only, The Ski Patrol and Mt. Shasta Avalanche Center. On February 12, 2017, from 4 to 5:30 pm. Practicing Lauper, The Go Go’s, Whitney Houston, En Vogue, the Hamazons, Warrior Princesses of Improv, will bring February 11, 6:30 pm, there will be an Avalanche Mindfulness increases your feeling of satisfaction in Pointer Sisters, and the B-52’s, plus the Craterian Music their hilarious family-friendly brand of improv to the Awareness Presentation at the Ashland Outdoor life. It can also increase your ability to be calm and Hall’s jade Chavis Watt, Jennifer de Puglia, Lisa Yriarte, Cabaret. Visit Hamazons.com. The Oregon Cabaret Store with Nick Meyers, Director, Mt. Shasta centered, instead of worried or anxious. The practices Shae Celine, Dirk Price, Greg Frederick, David Bolen, Theatre, 241 Hargadine St., Ashland. will include a combination of seated and walking Avalanche Center. On February 12, 9 am to 12 John Taylor and Don Harriss. Tickets $24. Craterian meditation, a short explanation of Mindfulness, as pm, there will be an On Snow Beacon Clinic at Mt. Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford. 541-779-3000. Ashland Beacon Park. Attendees - get $25 lift ticket Wellness well as other meditation techniques, and sharing for Sunday! These events are free, with a suggested VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA about practice. Charlotte Nuessle will lead the group. donation of $10. No registration is necessary. AND SPIKE CLEAR, CALM AND COURAGEOUS Ashland Public Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Free. February 4-5, 2017, from 10 am to 5 pm. Weekend Through February 5, 2017. Middle-aged siblings Vanya workshop in Compassionate (Nonviolent) THE PERMACULTURE OF THE FEMALE ROGUE RIVER HALF MARATHON / and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they Communication with Selene Aitken, Trainer Certified BODY ALYSSA WATSON MEMORIAL 5K bicker and complain about the circumstances of their with the Center for Nonviolent Communication. Join this Monday, February 13, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Tracking the Saturday, February 18, 10 am to 1 pm. Join an out and lonely lives. ‘Contains Strong Language.’ Performances dynamic, multi-level and in-depth opportunity to learn natural designs of the female psychology, we’ll discuss back on Rogue River Greenway bike path. The half- Thursday - Saturday at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinee at 2 the practice of living NVC in Ashland. $120. Limited how interactions with our environment, food and marathon continues on North River Road and back. pm. Admission is $15. Barnstormers Theatre, 112 NE enrollment. Email Selene@TheDanceofCommunication. community affect the functioning of female hormonal Half-marathon time limit is three hours. $100 to the Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, Oregon. 541-479-3557. top female and male finisher in the half-marathon. com or visit www.cnvc.org. systems. This free lecture will provide easily integrated $50 to the top Masters finishers; ribbons for top SHERLOCK HOLMES & THE CURIOUS self-care tips for thyroid, adrenal, sexual and hormonal 3 in each age group in both races. Medals for half- ADVENTURE OF THE CLOCKWORK THIRD EYE WORKOUT health. Lead by Sarah Naomi Bly, Fertility Awareness marathon finishers. Half-Marathon at 10 am / 5K at PRINCE Saturday, February 4, from 6 pm to 9 pm. This and Sexual Educator, Midwife. Ashland Food Co-op workshop is a safe place to get familiar with your own Community Classroom, 300 N Pioneer St. 10:30 am. Fleming Park, Rogue River, Oregon. Through February 9, 2017. This Sherlock Holmes clairvoyant abilities and meet people of like mind. No adventure in the style of Gilbert and Sullivan brings the prior experience is required and all are welcome. Come BAVARIAN NIGHT AT MT. ASHLAND great detective and Dr. Watson up against the evil wiles explore intuition in an environment of truth, love and Saturday, February 18, 2017, from 3 pm to 9 pm. of that master of disguise, Sir Sullivan Sinister. Opening amusement. There will be a vegetarian potluck during Enjoy the festivities at this special fundraiser for the Night tickets are $22, and include a reserved seat, the break, though nobody is obligated to bring anything. Mt. Ashland Ski Patrol. All Twilight ticket sales from hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beverages. Tickets Please arrive on time, as the door will close once the 3 pm to 9 pm will be donated by Mt. Ashland to the are $18 after opening night. Performances Thursday Ski Patrol. Live music, fireworks, raffle, and much workshop has begun. This workshop is free of charge, Email: through Sunday evenings at 7 pm, matinees at 1 pm. [email protected] with no suggested donation. Community Room, Jackson more at this family-oriented event! Randall Theatre, 10 E 3rd St., Medford. 541-632-3258. Wellsprings, 2253 Hwy 99 N., Ashland (I-5 exit 19). 20 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM SOUND Wild, Reckless and Crazy Outlaw Country Artist Darci Carlson Rocks Johnny B’s and Medford for the First Time BY JOSH DAVIS

Pop quiz: What do outlaw country artists like Hank Williams Jr. and Waylon Jennings have in common? They play the way they want and don’t compromise. They take the road less traveled and they travel on it every chance they get no matter how tired, home- sick, lovesick or hungover they are. The only difference between Seattle’s Dar- ci Carlson and the outlaw country artists of the past is that when she plays Medford for the first time at Johnny B’s on Thurs., Febru- ary 2, instead of seeing her holding a bottle of Jim Beam you’d probably find her holding a bottle of Tito’s Vodka. “My goal this year is to hit the road more often,” she says. So far, she is starting off 2017 like a stampede of wild horses. On this tour she will be playing 33 shows in 35 days across 11 states. “When most people play in Oregon, they only play in Portland but I wanted to play in towns that most people don’t play in,” Carl- son says. “Sometimes those turn out to be the best shows.” HANK? THAT YOU IN THE BACK? GRAB ME A DRINK, WOULDYA? PHOTO COURTESY OF DARCI CARLSON This is also the first time she has gone on could otherwise go unseen. she talks reverently about artists like Hank tour with her full band which includes Danny When Carlson started gathering material Williams Jr. and Waylon Jennings who chose Beutler on guitar, Heather Thomas on drums, to go solo after the break-up of her previous, to stay in Texas to make music on their terms and Dan Infecto on upright bass, which will pop-punk band “The Dolly Rottens” she didn’t instead of heading for Nashville. add little extra kick to her tour stop in Aus- necessarily set out to be a country artist. “I “Sometimes I want to scream,” Carlson says. tin, Texas to play at the Ameripolitan Music just wanted to write music from the heart,” “But it’s not supposed to be easy.” Awards at the Paramount Theatre, where she she says. “I didn’t try to fit into any box.” has been nominated for “Outlaw Country Fe- However, she doesn’t mind her music being male of the Year” for the third year in a row. DARCI CARLSON described as outlaw country, especially when 8 pm, Thu., February 2 Singer/songwriter Dale Watson, who started it comes to the business end of things. Carl- Johnny B’s, 120 E 6th St., and runs the awards show, has his finger on son’s second album of solo material is coming Medford the pulse of contemporary “Roots/Americana” out in February—her second in two years— and music and is helping to expose talent that FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 16, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 21 SOUND Leaving the Nest Rogue Sounds Jason Achelis Mezilis Steps Out on His Own, and Onto the Road BY ANNA DIEM Don’t Breathe in

studio with Through Your Mouth a whole new direction as a by The Juniper Berries solo artist. BY JOSH GROSS “I guess I just got really People frequently frustrated be- think art critics are ing depen- against them. Some- dent on other times they even people, for the brandish their sec- progression ond grade maturity of my career,” by shouting at them Mezilis says. on the street (to pull After six a recent example long months from my life). of record- But they’ve got it ing, Mezilis all backwards. Us emerged with curmudgeonly crit- Comedown, a ics are absolutely on seven track, their side. We’re cul- all-instru- tural patriots that want the best for our community, so get upset when mental, indie folks phone it in, or don’t give it their all in the big game. But whether HANK? THAT YOU IN THE BACK? GRAB ME A DRINK, WOULDYA? PHOTO COURTESY OF DARCI CARLSON rock LP; the we call touchdown or faceplant, we are always rooting for you, and for all of us, from the sidelines. culmination Case in point: Since I first heard The Juniper Berries a year ago, of everything I’ve regularly checked in on the band’s online presence hopeful for a Mezilis can do recording worth writing about. And on January 20, they finally deliv- with his own ered, releasing Don’t Breathe in Through Your Mouth, a nine-track col- MUSICIAN AND NOTED BATMAN VILLAIN JASON two hands. ACHILES MEZILES IS COMING TO MEDFORD. lection, at a house show in Ashland. The album is the next chapter in “The Come- PHOTO CREDIT: CARL MAHONEY the story of a new generation of Southern Oregon bands choosing to down record find their own sound rather than have a banjo and a collection of Pete Jason Achellis Mezilis has been was done Seeger standards shoved down their throat. To which I say, “party on knee-deep in the concentrated Los An- completely analog,” he says. “There was Wayne.” This shizzle is on point. geles music scene for most of his life. no computer at all. I did all of my edits A talented multi-instrumentalist who It starts with a thunderstorm. The sort that brings out the melan- with a razor blade.” choly on display through the record. is always up for trying something new, And you can hear the work that was The opening song, “Elbow Grease,” is built around a descending Mezilis’ musical history is a grab-bag of put into it. Guitar, bass and keys, all riff on the piano, with rolled snare and a rumbling bass driving it for- genres and collaborators, ranging from played by Mezilis, layered over power- ward. It has a gleefully chaotic feel of “Tomorrow Never Knows”-era ragtime duos, to classical piano compo- ful and punchy drums, played by Brett Beatles, as though the players aren’t always playing the same song, sitions, to indie rock bands. But after Rocha. but moving in and out of different songs with one another, syncing up years of trying to make it work, Mezilis Comedown was released in August and breaking free at just the right times. realized that bands come with as many of 2016, and Mezilis hit the road in the That track moves seamlessly to the second cut, “House DJs,” a obstacles as they do advantages. fall. rockier track that feels like a blend between early Typhoon, and Pave- “I’ve always wanted to tour, but with “This whole thing is a new world for ment. all of the different bands I’ve played in, me,” he says. “Basically this career as The album’s fifth track, “Second Story Bedroom in Your Mother’s none of them could ever get a tour to- an instrumentalist is six months old…. Volvo,” is driving and noisy, but with a snaking melody buried be- gether,” Mezilis explains. When you’re in a band, you’re creating neath for a sound like the overdriven ‘60s garage rock of The Sonics Expecting your bandmates to just hop this vibe with other people. And you and The 13th Floor Elevators. in the van and hit the road isn’t always have a collective energy that’s bigger The album closes with “Sweet Complicated Dreams,” a dissonant realistic. People move in different di- than yourself. As a solo artist, all the ballad that feels like a lo-fi re-envisioning of the Eliott Smith classic, rections, projects fizzle out, bandmates energy has to come from you, which “Waltz#2.” get picked up by bigger bands, peo- is scary and liberating, all at the same Don’t Breathe in Through Your Mouth isn’t always smooth, nor does ple have babies, day-jobs, boyfriends, time.” it seem intended to be. The total album is full of grit and echos, though wives, the list goes on. But if it weren’t scary, everyone not out of ineptitude. It’s clear a tremendous amount of work went “The last band that I lost, I really would do it. into its production. The crunches are too deliberate, the arrange- loved,” Mezilis says, recalling a par- ments too layered. Fans of lo-fi acts like Daniel Johnstone, Neutral ticularly hard band break-up, back in Milk Hotel, and mid-90s Olympia bands will find much to like here. 2014. “I didn’t make any decent music JASON ACHILLES MEZILIS Don’t Breathe in Through Your Mouth, is available to stream or 9:30 pm, Sun., February 12 for years. It was like getting out of a bad The Bamboo Room At King Wah’s, 1182 download via Bandcamp, or you can catch the band live to inquire relationship.” Court St, Medford about a physical copy. But Mezilis found himself back in the 22 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM

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JPR MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS WILL ENJOY ENJOY THE On the far end of Grants Pass, come wrapped in two corn tortillas, SOUNDS OF CLINKING GLASSES, CONVERSATION, AND LIVE tucked behind Wheeler Toyota, Si choice of meat, cilantro and onion. MUSIC AT THE 36TH ANNUAL WINE TASTING FEBRUARY 9TH. Casa Xpress serves up Mexican fare They can be a little dry, so don’t for- PHOTO BY STEVE ADDINGTON, JPR. in a drive-through-focused setting. get the salsa. One makes for a nice Patrons can walk up to a window snack, but for those looking for a Jefferson Public Radio usually delivers auditory delights to lis- and order, but the majority of the deal, the two or three mini taco teners, from “American Routes” to “World Cafe.” On February 9th, business is done via car and speak- combo is a steal ($4.95 and $6.75, re- JPR will offer gustatory sensations instead at its 36th Annual Wine erphone. spectively). The combos come with Tasting at the Ashland Springs Hotel. Nearly 40 Oregon wineries Locals know to take Union Ave the tacos, refried beans and rice. will pour everything from Cabernets to Tempranillos accompa- or Ringuette Street (to Union) to Throw in a drink and it still clocks nied by delectable treats from a dozen Rogue Valley restaurants. get to Si Casa, but those headed out in at under $10. “Everyone puts their best foot forward,” glows JPR Staffer Abby Highway 199 to the coast may just Some people swear by the burri- Kraft, organizer of the fundraiser/celebration combo. Guests, pass on by, never knowing that the tos, which don’t disappoint in the who come from JPR’s entire broadcast region, will find long-time eatery is just a few turns from the size department. However, it’s the participants like Girardet Wine in Roseburg and Weisinger Fam- highway. nachos that truly steal the day for ily Winery in Ashland or newer wineries like Simple Machine in In winter, lunch and dinner lines others, such as this writer. $6.95 Medford. “The wineries like to get in front of a crowd who appre- that can run several cars deep move will buy a steaming oval plate of na- ciate what they’re doing,” explains Kraft. with ease. The hut is staffed with chos with melty cheese, spicy, sea- Many of the wineries will also contribute bottles or cases to the three to four employees at a time, soned ground beef, guacamole, re- event’s Silent Auction. Guests who love a previously unfamiliar quickly working to assemble tacos, fried beans and sour cream. A single wine or two or three and begin feeling generous can bid on items burritos, nachos and more while or- order could feed a family of three, from their new favorite winery. The winemakers themselves enjoy der upon order flow in. or serve as an appetizer for a group the chance to clink glasses with colleagues or to pair up with a Si Casa Xpress is a shoot-off of Si of 10. new restaurant. “It’s mutually beneficial,” says winemaker Eric Casa Flores, the popular full-ser- Si Casa Xpress is a great alterna- Weisinger. “We support JPR, and they are supporting the local vice Mexican Restaurant tive if you’re in the mood for Mexi- wine industry.” As Rocky Knoll Vineyard’s Emily Mostue adds, the off Beacon Street in Grants Pass. can, but don’t want to go to a res- Both are part of the larger Flores taurant. Families can pile into a car, wineries want to help JPR “really because they’re such a core part empire that comprises a total of make their orders and munch on the of the community.” four eateries between Phoenix and way home. Those in need of a quick JPR does not neglect its supporters’ listening pleasure. Danielle Grants Pass (there are two addition- bite can pop on through the drive- Kelly, a music host at the station, will perform with her DK Jazz al with the same name, but appar- through and attempt to eat while Project in the Grand Ballroom, and Flamenco/Classical guitarists ently not associated!). The Xpress driving—probably best to opt for Grant Ruiz and Dan Fellman will play in the elegant Crystal Room. version offers much of the same the tacos for those eating and driv- The Wine Tasting fills every public space at the Ashland Springs menu as the original restaurant. A ing. Personal experience has taught Hotel, from the gracious lobby to the Conservatory. Participants few things are missing: fajitas, chile some of us that eating nachos while who perhaps taste more than safe driving permits can wake up to relleno, not to mention margaritas, driving just leads to sadness in the Morning Edition in the Ashland landmark at reduced rates. It is because unlike New Orleans we form of spilled food. not clear if event sponsors, the Ashland Food Co-op and Gastroen- aren’t allowed to have drive-thru terology Consultants (of Medford), will offer discounts on restor- cocktail service in Southern Or- $10 Eats is a column dedicated to finding the valley’s best eats for $10 or less, so grab ative green juices and/or consultations regarding the state of one’s egon. Unlike the sit-down restau- a Hamilton and head to these local spots. liver on Friday, February 10. rant, the drive-through offers mini Have a favorite cheap eat? Share it with us tacos at $1.75-$3.95 a pop. The tacos at [email protected] 24 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM CULTURE Synthesizing and Celebrating the 80s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun at the Craterian Theater BY JORDAN MARIE MARTINEZ

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Eighties pop rock brought the world an icon- where we’re celebrating music.” can’t forget when talking about 80s pop rock: ic brand of music memorable even to those who For Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Warner hopes the synthesizer. “That synth sound was real big may not prefer the genre. For three evenings to attract a younger audience by moving out- in the 80s,” he says. “It’s dance music. It’s re- the Craterian Music Hall will be celebrating side of the 50s and 60s style of music. “What’s ally kind of post-disco, and even one or two of 80s pop legends like Cindy Lauper, Whitney making it work is seeing kind of all-star mu- the songs you can argue they are disco.” Houston, the B-52s, and others in their musical sicians. We’re putting them all together, and Much time is spent deciding and narrowing performance titled Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. seeing what happens,” he says. “[For this show] the list of which songs will be performed at the The Craterian Music Hall’s first tribute-like we’re doing specifically girl music from the show. Listeners will hear Berlin’s “Take My performance was dedicated to Bob Dylan. Af- 80s.” He also mentions his obligation as Artis- Breath Away,” Eurythmics’ “Sweet Dreams,” ter receiving great positive responses, Artistic tic Director to seek out different types of music and “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey. Musi- Director Doug Warner researched what type of and demographics of people to create a whole- cal Director Don Harris will be on keyboards, they can celebrate next. “What we stumbled on some and different experience each time. with John Taylor playing the synthesizer. Vo- with the Dylan thing [was] we had five vocal- One of the Craterian’s productions titled I calists Jennifer DePuglia, Shae Johnson, and ists,” says Warner, “which people used to see Have a Dream required a large number of Af- Jade Chavis Watt will not only be singing these many years ago. People used to see these big rican American performers. Warner explains 80s classics, they’ll be representing an energet- shows, huge productions, big bands. There was the difficulty some informed him about when ic and emerging electronic time in music. an audience for it.” it came to finding enough African American “What I always do is I go back to the first Keeping big bands and large productions in performers in the Rogue Valley for the show. show, the Dylan show,” says Warner. “It was a mind, the Craterian has brought more produc- His response simply was: “The musicians are huge surprise, it was a huge success. The feed- tions like the first Bob Dylan tribute, such as there, you just gotta set up the show and go and back from the audience was essential in mov- a tribute to the Band and a Gospel production. get them.” ing forward. We’ve tried to not make the shows “Ultimately what the shows are in a nutshell is “So this was the same thing,” he expresses a lot of talking. We’re going to play music, and kind of a celebration,” he says. “A place where about Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. “What about we’re going to play really good music.” you go, like the last show we did, the Gospel if we feature female vocalists doing really fun GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN show, it fell right after the election…and peo- [music]? Almost all the songs we’re doing were 7:30 pm, Thursday, February 2 – Saturday, ple were pretty blown out of the water by the performed by female vocalists. It’s a style of February 4 whole election. So, when they came in we just music and it’s also a feeling.” Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave, Medford $24 let them know this is just a place for two hours… With that feeling comes an instrument one FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 16, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 25 Art Watch Multiple Galleries, Multiple Mediums, Multiple Talents Center for the Visual Arts at Southern Oregon University BY JORDAN MARIE MARTINEZ

viewers and hopefully inspiring them along the way is equally if not more important to me. By using Polaroids instead of a computer screen, I hope to build the connection and give the people a physical link to me, to themselves.” Thomas Glassman, whose photography is part of the Community Member Exhibition, says, “For me, photography is just plain fun. I just love to play around with the camera and see what I can create. It’s another opportunity to play and to see if I can use the camera to isolate something that everyone else is passing by and portray it differently in an unusual or striking perspective.” His photography is positively unusual, challenging the viewer to understand what he’s looking at. While Glassman doesn’t rely on the myriad of photoshop services available today, he says, “My real passion is to be spending time with the camera figuring out how to see something in a completely new and different way.” “Very rarely does a piece of art really speak to someone so profoundly that they’ll do some- 4 OIL TANKS WITH CATWALKS CREDIT: THOMAS GLASSMAN thing about it,” says Zheng. “We all share memories, some similar to others, and we tend to document those moments. That’s where When a gallery opens multiple exhibits, it are all using the medium of photography, which photography comes in.” presents multiple mediums of thought-provok- is exciting for me as Gallery Director. It will be Along with Glassman and Zheng’s photog- ing talent to the community. Though the exhib- an interesting mixture of exhibitions highlight- raphy, viewers will also see the works of SOU its opened Jan. 20, Center for the Visual Arts ing what can be explored with camera.” Though alumni Sequoia Miller, SOU student Richard at Southern Oregon University will host a First photography is the more popular medium in Alston, and many more artists who are students Friday event Feb. 3, showcasing new exhibits by these exhibits, it’s not the only one viewers will at SOU or within the artistic community. students and community members. see. “Each artist and their exhibition has a concept Junior and Emerging Digital and Media Arts or theme that they are exploring individually,” major Jay Zheng’s exhibit consists of photo- CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS GALLERIES 8 am – 9 pm, Monday – Friday says Gallery Director Hannah Bakken. “For this graphs taken years ago to more recently. “Life 5 – 8 pm, Friday, February 3 – Opening Reception exhibition round, there are multiple artists who is my inspiration,” she says. “Connecting with SOU, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland 26 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM SPORTS & Outdoor Racing from Top to Bottom The Challenges of Ski Racing On and Off the Mountain BY MIKE DICKENSON

racers, are competing in today’s races up at Balance is your foundation - without it everything the mountain. “How old are you?” I ask. else will crumble. Every racer wants to be great and “Eleven.” “And how long have you been fast, but in skiing fundamentals are key.” King goes skiing?” “Ten and a half years,” he states on to mention the importance of technique and tac- matter-of-factly and then shrugs. “I could tics. “Technique is your ability and skill level at ski- ski before I could walk.” “A lot of the skiing—tactics is taking that ability and applying it to ers we coach have been training for eight a race course you’re going down. It’s a lot like driv- or ten years, but I have a couple girls that ing. Sure you might drive a car just fine, but if you have never raced or even skied before,” says go onto a racecourse you have specific speeds and Gary King, head coach of the Medford Ski controls that are inherently different. All of a sud- Education Foundation (MSEF) and Presi- den you’re trying to make the most efficient turns dent of the Oregon Interscholastic Ski Rac- against the clock.” After weeks and weeks of training Association. “The first thing we try and ing, racers prepare for upcoming events. King states do is teach them how to ski safely. Second, that one of the biggest challenges in the ski racing COLIN KEROSKY PHOTO CREDIT: GARY KING having fun. Once you feel safe you have industry is that it’s getting so expensive and partici- fun, and the more fun you have, the better pant numbers are starting to dwindle. “Mt. Ashland you want to be and then you start focusing is like a lone island. It’s very south for the rest of on learning. It’s circular.” He says the big- the racing community in the Pacific North West. If gest challenges newcomers face is feeling you’ve got a couple kids in the program and have to underachieved. “Skiing isn’t something travel elsewhere in Oregon it can cost well over a that you can master really fast. We can thousand dollars a week!” coach skiers but ultimately they need time This leads into an extensive conversation about on their skis to really practice. There’s an the importance of fundraising. “As a coach, I go to intimidation factor when you start to in- recruit in high schools and no one shows up. When clude elements like steepness and speed.” it’s still a 100 degrees outside the last thing people MSEF is a high school program while are thinking about is ski racing, but that’s when the MARA is a club that works with kids as fundraising starts.” He advises that if people are in- young as age 3. Both are 501c non-profit terested in joining a ski program to start thinking organizations and play an important role about it as early as spring. Both MARA and MSEF in getting young people involved in the have lots of information on fundraising and schol- NATE MCLENNAN PHOTO CREDIT: GARY KING racing community. “When they’re young- arships on their websites. The snow is coming down hard as I load onto the er you say, ‘Hey, follow me and do what I “It’s neat that the kids do this with intrin- Windsor chairlift. This has been a tremendous year do.’ They learn a snow plow and a hockey stop right sic motivation. There isn’t much glory or press cov- for deep snow at Mount Ashland, and today is no away. Later on we teach them to take those away. erage in ski racing. It’s mainly just other skiers and exception. Beside me is a talkative young man with We want them carving their skis. At higher ages their families at the event. These are the ones who a ski jacket that reads MARA (Mount Ashland Rac- they’re starting to put everything together and it truly realize the efforts you as a racer have taken to ing Association). He, along with dozens of other ski builds pride – then they have a breakthrough and achieve what you’ve accomplished.” now it’s fun.” “The first thing you need is balance. Go Here Romantic Views for the Wintertime BY MIKE DICKENSON

A romantic date doesn’t have to break the bank. grab a picnic while you enjoy the sun set on Rather than spending your time indoors, take some- the southern hills. Just north of the plaza in one you love to one of the many romantic outposts in Ashland, find your way to Strawberry Lane the surrounding area. then turn left on Hitt Road. Park in the pull off near the gate and hike for about 100 yards. The Pilot Rock: This columnar basalt volcanic core boulders will appear on your left. has been a road marker to travelers for hundreds of Table Rock: A romantic classic, Table years - so you can imagine that the view up top is Rock provides beautiful views along the pretty spectacular. Being winter, a climb to the top hike and at the top. A hike this time of year can be still be a bit treacherous, but there are plenty will give you the opportunity to see beauti- of romantic views near the base. The main access may ful panoramic views of the Rogue Valley in be covered in snow, so if you don’t have the right ve- winter. Drive north from Medford on Table hicle simply grab your snowshoes and hike out. From Rock Road. Turn right on Modoc Road and PILOT ROCK CREDIT: MIKE DICKENSON I-5 south take exit 6 and continue on Old Highway 99 continue for 1 mile where you will see the trail for several miles until you reach 40-2E-33 on your left. head on the left hand side of the road. Acid Castles: Nothing says romance like acid (err, Natural Bridges: If you want to change vides an excellent view of the Rogue River cascading castles). Fortunately, the only thing that you have to it up from the predictable expansive views, Natural through a channel of basalt lava. Simply take Highway take for this view are a few steps up an easy trail. A Bridges near Prospect is a great spot to appreciate the 62 past Prospect. Signs for the Natural Bridges will be local secret in Ashland, this spot is a great place to river in winter. The 3.5 mile Rogue Gorge Trail pro- on the left several miles north of the Union Creek Re- sort. FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 16, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 27 SCREEN Siskiyou FilmFest Earth Protectors United by Film BY TUULA REBHAHN

THE SOUTH KALMIOPSIS RIVER IN NOWHERE CREDIT: NATE WILSON

Jeanine Moy, outreach director for KS Wild, is aware that the event she’s organiz- Moy says that in addition to great local environmental films, she and her team also ing may at first seem counterintuitive. To promote wild, outdoor places, she wants discovered some that offer perspective on the Siskiyou region’s challenges by telling people to spend a long weekend afternoon gathered in an auditorium, watching films. the stories of far-flung places. Then again, her organization’s mission is not just to get people out on the incredible “There’s a film calledPamuli out of Mozambique,” says Moy. “I love it for its story, Siskiyou region wilderness. It’s also to protect these trails, lakes, forests, mountains and that it’s an exotic parallel to the KS National Monument.” and rivers from the constant threats of logging, pollution and misuse. The Siskiyou Film Fest will convene around 3 PM on February 12th at the Grants “Our best defense is people coming together,” says Moy. “We’re fostering aware- Pass High School Performing Arts Center. Keynote Speaker Grandma Aggie, the old- ness through these films, and it’s one of many things we do to create a sense of unity.” est living member of the Takelma tribe, will kick things off. Attendees can browse the That sense of unity is what draws many people to the Siskiyou FilmFest year after tables of over 20 community groups before heading in for the first round of films. A year, including Nate Wilson, one of the filmmakers being featured in this year’s event. generous intermission will allow time to purchase a meal from local food gourmand “The Siskiyou FilmFest really feels like a neighborhood gathering,” he says. “It’s a Chef Kristen, and then it’s back to the auditorium for the rest of the films, concluding grassroots event that gives people from all of the communities in the area a chance to around 8 PM. catch up with friends, share some stories, and enjoy a celebration of what makes this From Moy’s description, it sounds as if people watching will be another FilmFest corner of the world unique.” attraction. Wilson’s short film, NoWhere, explores the South Kalmiopsis River and local resi- “We usually see a lot of people from the Applegate and Illinois Valleys — back to the dents’ fight to keep nickel and strip mining away from this wild area. land types of folks, new waves,” she says. “Last year we also saw a lot of young folks, a It’s a theme that will ring close to home for many FilmFest attendees; the Rogue diversity of folks from the Grants Pass area, and a lot of people interested in film and Valley has seen its share of environmental battles. Speak for the Trees tells the story media.” of another one of those battles, fought by residents of the Applegate Valley against a Farmers mingling with ex-Hollywood producers and teens that might normally logging company illegally deforesting areas that are literally in their backyards. spend the day sneaking in and out of movies at the mall? Yes, it’s a community. Dean Hawn, the Hollywood producer-turned local filmmaker who produced the “Everyone involved here is committed to the big picture, sustainable society,” says documentary, says it was the community that piqued his interest in the story. Moy. “We’re pulling together, building our connections, and preparing ourselves for “A group of friends came together to stand up against the destructive saws of indus- what’s ahead.” trial logging,” he says, “and I felt I could use my filmmaking skills to be of service to a Tickets for Siskiyou FilmFest can be purchased online at siskiyoufilmfest.org. friend and ideally help to defend mother earth.” Hawn’s efforts did not go unseen. His film not only put the Little Applegate in the SISKIYOU FILMFEST national environmental spotlight, but it also spawned further documentary projects 3 pm, Sunday, February 12 Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, NE 8th & NE Olive Streets, Grants Pass based on forest protection, and sponsorship through the International Documentary $15, general admission. $10, students and seniors. Association. 28 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM WELLNESS

Ks Wild presents, the 15th annual siskiyou filmfest! Ks WildJoin us presents,for a southern Oregon the tradition 15th ofannual celebrating siskiyou environment filmfest! with film. Vitamin D Join us forSunday a southern February Oregon tradition12th, doors of celebrating at 3pm, filmsenvironment 4-8pm with film. Ks Wild presents,SundayGrants February Pass the High 12th, School15th doors Performingannual at 3pm, Artsfilms siskiyou Center 4-8pm filmfest! Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center Yes, but… Join us for a southern Oregon tradition of celebrating environment with film. With guest of honor, Grandmother Agnes Baker Pilgrim BY DR. DEBORAH GORDON WithPresenting guest of global, honor,Sunday regional Grandmother February & local Agnes12th,environmental Baker doors Pilgrim at films: 3pm, films 4-8pm A year and a half ago I wrote in this PresentingNoWhere, global,SpeakGrants forregional the Pass Trees, & localHigh Walking environmental School the Performing Wild films: Applegate Arts Center NoWhere, Speak for the Trees, Walking the Wild Applegate space about getting vitamin D safely With guest of honor,Visit Grandmother website for ticket Agnes information, Baker Pilgrim filmmaker interviews, blogs & more! from the sun and now we need to talk Presenting global, Visitregional website & localfor ticket environmental information, filmmaker films:www.siskiyoufilmfest.org interviews, blogs & more! about getting vitamin D safely with- www.siskiyoufilmfest.org out the sun! I’m writing this column NoWhere,Klamath-Siskiyou Speak Wildlands for Centerthe Trees, Walking the Wild Applegate PO Box 102 on the shortest and darkest day of Klamath-SiskiyouAshland, OR 97520 Wildlands Center PO Box 102 the year. When there is mid-day sun, Ashland, OR 97520Visit website for ticket information, filmmaker interviews, blogs & more! I cast a shadow that seems ten feet www.siskiyoufilmfest.orgtall! If you read the earlier column, Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center you might remember the special tip PO Box 102 Ashland, OR 97520 about sunlight’s ability to help with vitamin D. Sunlight only encourages our skin to produce vitamin D when the sun is high enough in the sky so that the shadow you cast is shorter than you are. If I could stand the cold, I could stand naked for hours at mid-day without getting a tan, a sun- Ks Wild presents, the 15th annual siskiyou filmfest! burn, or any vitamin D. Join us for a southern Oregon tradition of celebrating environment with film. Vitamin D: Yes….. Vitamin D has DR. DEBORAH GORDON Sunday February 12th, doors at 3pm, films 4-8pm a function in almost every cell in the Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center a 25(OH)D test twice annually and body. Most famously, adequate vita- adjust your intake as needed. Second With guest of honor, Grandmother Agnes Baker Pilgrim min D levels help our bodies absorb choice: go with the 4000 i.u. You’re Presenting global, regional & local environmental films: calcium that we need to keep our still more likely to under-dose rather NoWhere, Speak for the Trees, Walking the Wild Applegate bones healthy. While that function than over-dose. Documented over- of D is well understood, we suspect Visit website for ticket information, filmmaker interviews, blogs & more! dose cases are both exceedingly rare www.siskiyoufilmfest.org many other functions that we can and not surprising, usually occur- Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center only begin to understand. Women PO Box 102 ring after months of excessively high Ashland, OR 97520 with higher vitamin D levels have a daily doses of 20-40,000 i.u. lower risk of cancer. Adequate vita- Yes, …but! There are two cautions min D is associated with a reduced with taking vitamin D regularly, and risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Treating Love a child. Give them a future. they both concern vitamin D’s ability chronic pain patients with vitamin D to increase calcium absorption. With reduces their need for pain medica- optimal vitamin D levels you will ab- tion. Folks with adequate vitamin D sorb plenty of calcium from a well- are less at risk for multiple sclero- balanced diet. There is no need and sis and other auto-immune diseases, may be harm in supplementing with though there’s no good evidence that calcium beyond the amount in a good after-the-fact supplementation can multi-vitamin. The risk of excess reverse the disease. calcium is that it deposits in places I’ve been checking vitamin D lev- other than bone: the arteries of your els in my practice for about 20 years heart, the blood vessels of your brain, and most folks at this latitude need and perhaps your inflamed tendons. to supplement with 4000 i.u. daily So the second caution is that when of vitamin D3, taken as liquid rather you are taking vitamin D, you would than as capsules. The liquid should be wise to also take vitamin K2 be taken directly or dropped onto which directs calcium to the bones food that’s heading for your mouth. and keeps it away from other parts of An optimal level of 40-65 ng/mL is the body that are better off without what folks living at the equator seem calcium deposits. A good form of vi- to achieve naturally if they spend a tamin K2 would be daily doses of fer- moderate amount of time outside, mented foods (kraut from the refrig- and that seems to be a good level erator section or cheese) or vitamin for general health. The convention- K2 as MK7, 100-200 mcg daily. Folks ally recommended dose (600 i.u.) has taking the drug Coumadin need to been inadequate in all but one person discuss vitamin K2 with their doc- I’ve tested over 20 years. (I imagine tors as they need to be monitored. folks living in Hawaii or Los Angeles So yes on vitamin D drops, but no need less: they get more days of over- on calcium, and particularly impor- head sun per year than Oregonians!) tant if you are boosting D (and thus You can get some vitamin D from Sign Up Today! calcium absorption) get some vita- fatty fish or from the lard of pasture- min K2 from either food or supple- raised (sun-exposed) pigs, but you’d Volunteer orientations are offered every ment. have to eat multiple servings daily Thursday from 12:00 - 1:00pm. to reach adequate levels. Different people’s ability to produce and main- Read more of Dr. Deborah’s healthy CASA of Jackson County | 541-734-2272 | www.jacksoncountycasa.org tain vitamin D levels varies consid- insights at www.DrDeborahMD.com. erably. Ideally: test your levels with FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 16, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 29 FREE WILL ASTROLOGY

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A London- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): What influence based think tank does an annual study to do you need most in your life right now? Are you determine which of the world’s countries offers the suffering because you lack a particular kind of most freedom. The Legatum Institute measures help or teaching? Would you benefit from having a indicators like civil liberties, social tolerance, and certain connection that you have not yet figured out Presents the power to choose one’s destiny. The current how to make? Is there a person or event that could champion is Luxembourg. Canada is in second heal you if you had a better understanding about place. France is 22nd, the U.S. is 26th, and Italy how you need to be healed? The coming weeks will 27th. Since I’m hoping you will markedly enhance be a favorable time to get useful answers to these your own personal freedom in the coming months, questions -- and then take action based on what you might want to consider moving to Luxembourg. you discover. MappaMundi, If that’s not an option, what else could you do? The time is ripe to hatch your liberation plans. a Musical Travelogue VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The next two weeks will be a favorable time to kiss the feet of PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): I love to see helpful allies, but not to kiss the butts of clever with Shira Kammen and Jim Oakden dumpsters that have been decorated by graffiti manipulators. I also advise you to perform acts and friends Kevin Carr, pat O’Scannell and Gothic Voices Medieval Choir artists. Right now there’s one by the side of a of generosity for those who will use your gifts Join us in a melodic and rhythmic journey visiting Brittany, Galicia, Europe and busy road that I often drive down. Its drab gray intelligently, but not for those who will waste your exterior has been transformed into a splash of blessings or treat you like a doormat. Here’s my England in the Middle ages and Renaissance, north america, Bulgaria and more… cartoon images and scripts. Amidst signatures third point: Consider returning to an old fork in that look like “Riot Goof” and “Breakfast Toys” the road where you made a wrong turn, and then and “Sky Blooms,” I can discern a ninja rhinoceros making the correct turn this time. But if you do, Tuesday, February 21st • 7pm • paschal Winery and a gold-crowned jaguar and an army of flying be motivated by bright hope for a different future 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent OR 97540 • (541) 535-7957 monkeys using squirt guns to douse a forest fire. I rather than by sludgy remorse for your error. suspect it’s a perfect time to for you to be inspired (No reserved seating: first come, first served) by this spectacle, Pisces. What dumpster-like situation could you beautify? LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the beginning was the wild cabbage. Our ancestors found that Tickets are $20 at the door or $25 for it had great potential as food, and proceeded to ARIES (March 21-April 19): Westward Ho! domesticate it. Over the centuries, they used show and workshop the following day... is the name of a village in southwestern England. selective breeding to develop many further Its name is impressive because of the exclamation variations on the original. Kale and kohlrabi were A Most Excellent Adventure - we’ll explore how medieval point. But it’s not as dramatic as that of the only the first to appear. By the 15th century, cauliflower chant developed into polyphony via the gorgeous compositions in the town on earth with two exclamation points: Saint- had been created. Broccoli came along a hundred Louis-du-Ha! Ha!, which is in Quebec. I invite you years later, followed by Brussels sprouts. Today Montpellier and other French manuscripts. Musical games will Aries folks to be equally daring. According to my there are at least 20 cultivars whose lineage can be illuminate the structure of these pieces from the inside out. reading of the astrological omens, you have a traced back to the wild cabbage. In my astrological Improvisation exercises will help us learn the styles more completely. cosmic mandate and poetic license to cram opinion, you Libras are in a wild cabbage phase No experience needed. Singers and instrumentalists welcome! extra !!!!s into all your writing and of your long-term cycle. In the coming speaking, and even add them to months you can and should do Call 541-482-9757 or email [email protected] to reserve a spot the spelling of your name! Why? seminal work that will ultimately in the workshop and get details about the Ashland location and time. Because this should be one of generate an abundance of the most exciting and ebullient useful derivatives. The workshop will be offered for $25.00 to those not attending the phases of your astrological concert the previous evening. cycle -- a time to risk showing just how enthusiastic and SCORPIO (Oct. 23- www.musicamatrix.org / [email protected] energetic you are!!!!! Nov. 21): In 1733, workers finished building the New Cathedral in Salamanca, Spain. TAURUS (April 20- But if you go there today, you May 20): The New York will see two seemingly modern Film Critics Circle named Casey elements on one facade: carvings Affleck the Best Actor of the year for of a helmeted astronaut and of a his role in the film Manchester by the Sea. gargoyle licking an ice cream cone. These In his acceptance speech at the award ceremony, two characters were added by craftsmen who Affleck gave a dramatic reading of quotes by David did renovations on the cathedral in 1992. I offer Edelstein, a prominent critic who has criticized his this vignette as metaphor for your life, Scorpio. work. “Mumbly and mulish,” was one of Edelstein’s It’s a favorable time to upgrade and refine an old jabs about Affleck. “Doesn’t have a lot of variety,” structure in your life. And if you do take advantage was another. A third: “Whenever I see Affleck’s of this opening, I suggest you add modern touches. name in a movie’s credits, you can expect a standard, genre B picture -- slowed down and tarted up.” I suspect that in the coming weeks, Taurus, you may SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I get a vindication comparable to Affleck’s. I suggest suspect that in the coming weeks, you will be you have wicked fun with it, as he did. afforded opportunities to bend the rules in ways that could make life simpler, more pleasurable, and more successful -- or all of the above. To help GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The roulette you deal with the issue of whether these deviations wheels at casinos in Monaco have 37 pockets. would have integrity, I offer you these questions: Eighteen are black, 18 are red, and one is green. On Would bending the rules serve a higher good, not any particular spin, the ball has just less than half just your selfish desires? Is there an approach to a chance of landing in a red or black pocket. But bending the rules that may ultimately produce there was one night back in August of 1913, at the more compassionate results than not bending the Casino de Monte-Carlo, when probability seemed rules? Could you actually get away with bending inoperative. The little white ball kept landing on the the rules, both in the sense of escaping punishment black over and over again. Gamblers responded by and also in the sense of being loyal to your own increasingly placing heavy bets on red numbers. conscience? They assumed the weird luck would soon change. But it didn’t until the 27th spin. (The odds of that happening were 136,823,184 to 1.) What does CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I don’t this have to do with you? I suspect you’re in a necessarily guarantee that you will acquire comparable situation -- the equivalent of about 20 paranormal powers in the coming weeks. I’m not spins into an improbable streak. My advice: Don’t saying that you will be able to foretell the future or bet on the red yet. eavesdrop on conversations from a half-mile away or transform water into whiskey-flavored coffee. But I do suspect that you will at least tap further CANCER (June 21-July 22): Born to into a unique personal ability that has been mostly a religious mother on July 8, 1839, John D. just potential up until now. Or you may finally start Rockefeller amassed a fortune in the oil industry. using a resource that has been available for a long Even in comparison to modern billionaires like time. For best results, open your imagination to the Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, he’s the richest possibility that you possess dormant magic. American who ever lived. “God gave me the money,” he said on numerous occasions. Now I’m going to borrow the spirit of Rockefeller’s motto for your use, Cancerian. Why? Because it’s likely you Homework: will be the recipient of blessings that prompt you to Say “I love you” at least 25 times a day for wonder if the Divine Wow is involved. One of these the next seven days. Report your results to may indeed be financial in nature. (P.S.: Such boons [email protected]. are even more likely to transpire if you’re anchored in your sweet, dark wisdom and your holy, playful creativity.) 30 / WWW.ROGUEVALLEYMESSENGER.COM WEED GARDEN

Don’t Smoke The Messenger I Only Smoke Organic BY OLIVIA DOTY

Thankfully, with a sim- and mold. Thankfully there are some labels has requirements to ensure fair treatment ple little label, it is easy to look out for that are hoping to fill the cer- of labor, plus rules that ad- d ress to tell if any food at the tified gap. environmental issues market is organic or not. Clean Green Certified is a nationally specific to cannabis Which is fantastic, since recognized third-party certification for can- production. food without a bunch of nabis. Through onsite inspections and third D r a g o n f l y pesticides and petroleum party lab testing, farms, processors, and Earth Medi- based fertilizers is better dispensaries can obtain a label that stands cine Pure Cer- for bodies and the planet. for sustainability, organic, and biodynamic tificate is a But, because marijuana is growing practices. It also requires a carbon commitment and still federally illegal, and footprint reduction plan, water conservation agreement, for farm- Certified Organic is a fed- measures in place, and have ers who are already on eral label regulated by the fair labor practices. the path to clean, ecologically regenerative USDA, no cannabis farms Certified Kind, growing practices. This certification goes can be certified organic. Yet, many canna- based in Eugene, of- beyond any organic certification by main- bis farmers want to grow to that standard or fers a way for the taining that farms have practices that are better, and many consumers want the confi- end consumers at the based in mindfulness, community build- dence that comes from certification. dispensary to “get ing- soil community and people community. Without a set standard, what is a conscious to know” their farmer. All is soil-based growing with mostly plant- cannabis user to do? As cannabis becomes a Their certification program based inputs, and many other practices like legitimate agricultural crop, it is important for both cannabis farmers, and for food farm- mulching cover cropping, making your own that standards are implemented. The State ers who no longer want to be connected to compost teas, all in the name of producing of Oregon has already done a significant a federally sponsored organic certification. the cleanest medicine. It is a free certifi- favor by requiring stringent lab testing for Centered around the standard set by the In- cate, but probably the strictest of the cer- all consumable cannabis products to ensure ternational Federation of Organic Agricul- tificate agreements out there. that levels stay low for pesticide, fertilizers, tural Movements (IFOAM), the label also

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“T.K.O.’s farm is located here in the Rogue Valley! They have a wonderful selection of flower, including one of my favorite strains, Sunset Sherbet. I love the visual I get from this strain: super crystals and the orange highlights on the dark purple is amazing! The flavor is light fruity but a smooth pine aftertaste. This particular strain is *Sherbinski Certified, which means it comes from the Cookies Family!” FEBRUARY 2 – FEBRUARY 16, 2017 / THE ROGUE VALLEY MESSENGER / 31 REC ROOM LETTER CHOP “STUCK ON YOU”--SO SMOOTH, YOU CAN’T EVEN TELL. NO. 165 - TOUGH I Only Smoke Organic - MATT JONES BY OLIVIA DOTY

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