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Lithia Artisans Market, local live music & more: March 19

Editor’s note: Because of changing COVID-19 restrictions in place in Oregon, please call businesses or check their websites to confirm listed events. All Jackson County library branches will offer enhanced front-door service during regular operating hours. In-branch browsing will be unavailable. Limited computer sessions will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Friday, March 19

Project FeederWatch: Volunteers can help experts count birds that visit feeders at North Mountain Park at 9 a.m. Friday, March 19, at 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Results will be submitted to Cornell University’s FeederWatch program. Admission is free but space is limited and registration is required. To register, see Ashland.or.us/register or call 541-488-6606.

Gold Hill Take & Make: Teens and their families can stop by the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St., to pick up a Take-and-Make kit to create their own fingerless glove handwarmers that can be warmed in the microwave or oven from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. though Monday, March 22, while supplies last. Kits include fabric, Velcro, and rice; you supply thread and a sewing machine (or check one out from the Library of Things at jcls.org/lot). This project is recommended for ages 13 and older. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-855-1994.

Jacksonville Take & Make: Kids and their families can stop by the Jacksonville library, 340 W. C St., to pick up a Take-and-Make kit to create a sand mandala craft from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Monday, March 22, while supplies last. Kits include all the supplies needed. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-899-1665.

White City Take & Make: Kids and their families can stop by the White City library, 3143 Avenue C., to pick up a Take-and-Make kit to create a St Patrick’s Day craft from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Monday, March 22, while supplies last. Kits include all the supplies needed, activity sheets and a related reading list. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-864-8880.

Ashland Take & Make: Kids and their families can stop by the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., to pick up a Take-and-Make craft kit to create a Whipper-Whopper, from noon to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 19-20, while supplies last. Kits include all the supplies needed, and are recommended for ages 3 and up. After March 13, visit jcls.org/blog for a related short storytime and step-by-step instructions. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-6980.

Medford Take & Make: Kids and their families can stop by the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., to pick up a Take-and-Make kit to make a STEM science experiment, Cloud in a Cup, from noon to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, March 19-21, while supplies last. Kits include all the supplies needed and are recommended for ages 3 and up. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.

Eagle Point Take & Make: Kids and their families can stop by the Talent library, 101 Home St., to pick up a Take-and-Make kit to create a stick bird feeder, from noon to 4 p.m. through Tuesday, March 23, while supplies last. Kits include all the supplies needed, activity sheets and a related reading list. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-535-4163.

David Cahalan: Singer, songwriter and guitarist David Cahalan will perform at 4 p.m. Friday, March 19, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. Admission is free. Call 541-245-1133 or see dancin.com.

Lane Norberg: Portland based singer-songwriter Lane Norberg will perform indie-folk and love songs at 5p.m. Friday, March 19, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541499-0449.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. Admission is free. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Mercy: The soul and rock band —singer Lynda Morrison, guitarist Dave Day, drummer Denny Carmassi, keyboard player Gary Nisbet and bassist Demian Norvell — will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 19, at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. There is a $10 cover. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.

Saturday, March 20

Medford Cars & Coffee: Car enthusiasts can meet from 8 to 9:30 a.m. every Saturday at 2780 E. Barnett Road, Medford, near Starbucks and Mountain Mike’s Pizza. The group will not hold meetings in the event of rain or snowy weather. Find Medford Cars and Coffee on Facebook for further information.

Grants Pass Growers Market: Find local seasonal produce, baked goods, beverages and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays in the Commercial Building at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass. Masks are required while in the market. See growersmarket.org.

Kids’ StoryWalk: Central Point Library and Central Point Parks and Recreation will team up to hold a StoryWalk for families through Wednesday, March 24. Stroll through William Mott Memorial Park, 2190 Jeremy St., Central Point, while reading pages of the book “Plant the Tiny Seed” by Christie Matheson, posted along the fence near the park’s wetlands. See jcls.com or call 541-664-3228 for further information.

Ashland Take & Make: Adults can stop by the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., to pick up a Take-and-Make craft kit to to make an energy bar snack from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 20, through Saturday, March 27, while supplies last. Kits include all the supplies needed, and are recommended for adults only. If you have a peanut or tree-nut allergy, please notify eanderson@jcls.org for accommodation. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-6980.

David Cahalan: Singer, songwriter and guitarist David Cahalan will perform at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Augustino Estate at The Big Red Barn, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass. See augustinoestate.com or call 541-846-1881.

Mercy Duo: The soul, pop and R&B duo—singer Lynda Morrison and guitarist Dave Day — will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. Call 541-930-2650.

J Brothers: Brothers Mark and Scott Johnson will perform a mix of classic rock and pop at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541499-0449.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Fogline: Country band Fogline will perform original country rock and folk music at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.

Silas R. Shand & Felix Thursday Country Punk Solstice Guitar Pull: Jam into the spring solstice at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 20, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. Admission is free. See Johnny B’s on Facebook or call 541-773-1900.

Sunday, March 21

Medford Take & Make: Kids and their families can stop by the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., to pick up a Take-and-Make kit to create an aromatic felt heart sachet, from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 21, through Sunday, March 28, while supplies last. Kits include all the supplies needed and are recommended for ages 3 and up. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.

Pinsky and Phil: Guitar and harmonica duo David Pinsky and Phil Newton will play original ’60s-style Chicago blues duets at 1p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541499-0449.

Buddy Paprock: Acoustic guitarist Buddy Paprock will perform a blend of indie rock and pop songs at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Tuesday, March 23

Ashland Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: Seasonal fruits and vegetables, crafts, specialty foods, drinks and more are available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 23, at the National Guard Armory, 1420 E. Main St., Ashland. Masks are required. Social distancing and safety measures are in place. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Wednesday, March 24

Phil Reed: Phil Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Thursday, March 25

Medford Growers Market: Fresh and organic seasonal produce, crafts and food carts are available from local farms and vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 18, in Hawthorne Park, corner of East Jackson and Hawthorne streets, Medford. Masks are required. Social distancing and safety measures are in place. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Home redesign presentation: The Jacksonville Community Center will host interior designer L. Turner who will present “Love Where You Live: A Redesign Session for Everyone” from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at the community center, 160 E. Main St., Jacksonville. This presentation will focus on small, cost-effective changes you can make for maximum impact to change your home to fit your current lifestyle. Admission is $5; registration is required. For further information and to register, see jacksonvillecommunitycenter.org/eventer. For questions call 541-702-2585.

Friday, March 26

Danielle Kelly Jazz Duo: Singer Danielle Kelly and guitarist Paul Turnipseed will perform a mix of jazz styles at 4 p.m. Friday, March 26, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. Admission is free. Call 541-245-1133 or see dancin.com.

Phil King: The singer, songwriter and guitarist will play acoustic Americana-style originals along with a mix of retro cover songs across a wide variety of genres at 5 p.m. Friday, March 26, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541499-0449.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 26, at Eliana Wines, 158 Gaerky Creek Road, Ashland. See elianawines.com or call 541-690-4350.

Redwood Empire: The Southern Oregon-based band, featuring singer Jenna Monique, guitarist Mark Axel Tveskov, bassist Jeremy Sipple and Jonathan Lewis on drums, will perform a mix of pop, rock and soul covers at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 26, at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. There is a $5 cover. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.

Saturday, March 27

Historic building tour & benefit sale: The Southern Oregon Historical Society will host an open house and sale of excess furniture, books and other office items from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the historic J.C. Penney building, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford. The Penney’s building opened in 1948, before the business moved to the Rogue Valley Mall in 1986. The building now serves as the regional headquarters for SOHS. All sale proceeds and donations will go toward SOHS programs, events, activities and exhibits. Items available for sale can be viewed online at sohs.org/repurposing-sale. Masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. For further information, see sohs.org or call 541-773-6536.

Ashland Take & Make: Children and their families can stop by the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., to pick up a Take-and-Make craft kit to make a paper tube ribbon wand from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 27, through Saturday, April 3, while supplies last. Kits include all the supplies needed, and are recommended for kids 3 years and up. After March 27, visit jcls.org/blog for a related storytime short and step-by-step instructions. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-6980.

J Brothers: Brothers Mark and Scott Johnson will perform a mix of classic rock and pop at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Augustino Estate at The Big Red Barn, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass. See augustinoestate.com or call 541-846-1881.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs, at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Eliana Wines, 158 Gaerky Creek Road, Ashland. See elianawines.com or call 541-690-4350.

Taurie Michele: Singer and guitarist Taurie Michele will perform indie rock and pop tunes at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Robbie DaCosta: Singer and guitarist Robbie DaCosta will perform a mix of pop, oldies and light rock at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541499-0449.

Adam Gabriel: Singer and songwriter Adam Gabriel will perform acoustic Southern rock and soul music at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Fellow Pynins & Peia: Contemporary folk duo Fellow Pynins (pronounced PIE-nins) — Dani Aubert and Ian Van Ornum— will perform along with Peia Luzzi, singer and song collector, who will perform Celtic, Old World European music and folk songs in a co-bill concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at La Baguette Music Café, 340 A St., Ashland. Tickets are $25 and are available online at eventbrite.com. Masks are required during the show and social distancing protocols will be enforced. For further details, see ashlandfolkcollective.com or call 541-482-0855.

Saucy: The five-piece band will play an eclectic mix of country, folk, rock and more at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. There is a $10 cover.

Sunday, March 28

Ambrose & Galfano: The guitarist and composer Jon Galfano, along with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose, will perform classic rock and pop tunes at 3 p.m. at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com. or call 541-734-4677.

Tuesday, March 30

Shady Cove Take & Make: Kids and their families can stop by the Shady Cove library, 22477 Highway 62, to pick up a Take-and-Make kit to create a craft inspired by the “My Beastly Book” series from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, while supplies last. This kit includes great activities for kids who enjoy drawing. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-878-2270.

Lithia Artisans Market: More than 40 artisans display and sell handcrafted items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through December along Calle Guanajuato, the pedestrian walkway behind the downtown Plaza that runs next to Ashland Creek in Ashland. Safety measures will be in effect, masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. Call 541-301-9811 or see lithiaartisansmarket.com