Friday, October 20
Annual Corvallis Ski Swap. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. Every day until October 21, 2023. The Corvallis Ski Swap is held each fall in Corvallis and is the place to come for great deals on cross country skis, downhill skis, snowboards, snowshoes, bindings, outdoor clothes, helmets, and much, much more. This event is a fundraiser for Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and Santiam Pass Ski Patrol. Visit http://corvallisskiswap.org/ for more info.
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hayrides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyFarms/ for updates.
Kenagy Family Farm Pumpkin Patch. 1650 NE North Nebergall Loop, Albany. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The lovely folks at Kenagy Family Farm are doing another pumpkin patch fundraiser. They will be accepting cash and check for all proceeds to be donated to Jackson Street Youth Services and ABC House two awesome organizations that serve youth in Linn and Benton counties. Go get pumpkins in 5 colors, squash, gourds, decorative corn, corn stalks and more to help support youth in our community! Visit https://blog.kenagyfamilyfarm.com/ for more info.
GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. GreenGable Farm, 24689 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5+. GreenGable Farm offers 200+ pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for an autumn decorators paradise. Grab a provided wagon or a wheel barrel and have fun picking the best pumpkins you can find in the U-Pick Patch. The maze can be muddy This year their Corn Maze will also be a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase $5 tickets at the shop (babies and toddlers are free) search for all the black boxes throughout the maze, use the hole punches to punch your ticket and return to the Shop for a Free Gourd as a Prize! On rainy days or weeks, The maze can be muddy so be sure to bring appropriate boots. On the weekends in October GreenGable Farm will have freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale. Visit https://www.greengable.com/galery for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
Poke Pop-Up. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Every Friday Common Fields will be selling Poke bowls out of the Common Kitchen Food Truck from 11:00am until sold out! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Music à la Carte: Oregon Symphony Concertmaster Sarah Kwak with Principal Violist Amanda Grim and Pianist Cary Lewis. Memorial Union Building (MU), Main Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Free. Take a break at noon, grab some lunch and enjoy a mid-day music interlude. Oregon Symphony Concertmaster Sarah Kwak and Principal Violist Amanda Grimm will perform a program that includes movements from the Mozart Sinfonie Concertante, and more. Featuring collaborative pianist Cary Lewis. A 50+ year tradition at OSU, Music à la Carte is now presented by the College of Liberal Arts | School of Visual, Performing and Design Arts and PRAx, with support from student fees and a generous contribution from Marlan and Angela Carlson. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/music_a_la_carte_sarah_kwak_violin_with_cary_lewis_piano for more info.
Implementation Science in Real Time: Building a System for Oregon Early Care and Education Coaches. Hallie E. Ford Center For Healthy Children and Families, 115, 2631 SW Campus Way, Corvallis and Virtual Presentation. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Speaker of presentation for the afternoon will be Bridget E. Hatfield, PhD. Bridget’s research foci include teacher- and parent-child relationships in early childhood, children’s stress and school readiness skills, quality of early childhood education, teacher professional development, & implications for policy. Watch via https://oregonstate.zoom.us/j/94483226014. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/implementation_science_in_real_time_building_a_system_for_oregon_early_care_and_education_coaches for more info.
The Otherworld. Flikcer & Fir, 1465 SE Alexander Avenue, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. $55 pp. Have a ghoulishly fun time with Whimsy Supper Club this spooky holiday season and go on a three-course adventure across the vale into the Otherworld. Enjoy an evening with a lithe, mischievous ghoul, helpful wisps, and Fall flavors that will transport you over the spectral plane with awe. Visit https://whimsysupperclub.com/ for more info.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library! Each month we’ll hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/osu-mfa-reading-series-6 for more info.
Rocky Horror Picture Show Pre-Show Party. Conundrum House, 460 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. $5. Join Conundrum House for a pre-show party for the Whiteside Theatre’s showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The party begins at 6 p.m. And don’t forget to dress for the occasion – whether you’re channeling your inner Frank-N-Furter, Magenta, or Columbia, let your imagination run wild. Conundrum House will also have places you can change into your costumes or perfect your makeup. So put on your best corset or fishnets, and let’s do the Time Warp again! Visit https://conundrum-house.myshopify.com/products/live-event-rocky-horro-picture-show-warm-up-party for more info.
Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Shadow Cast. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Doors: 7p.m. $20 – $25. The Whiteside Theatre is extremely proud to present, Rocky Horror Picture with a live shadow cast. In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Please join us for an evening of songs and shout lines. Prop bags will be provided with the purchase of your ticket, due to the age of our historic theatre, we ask that no outside props be brought in. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-lk8xa0qw for more info.
Big Fir. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Big Fir will be live at The Old World Deli from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror. Valkyrie Wine Tavern, 301 S Main St., Independence. 7 p.m. $30 – 35. The Heritage Museum Society is proud to present this screening of Nosferatu. This fundraising event supports the Heritage Museum, its permanent and travelling exhibits, as well as educational events and experiences for our youth throughout the valley. Live soundtrack played by Nathan Jr on the organ while the movie plays in the background. Enjoy an evening with friends! Ticket includes a charcuterie box and one drink. Additional beverages will be available for purchase. Online ticket sales end at 12pm on October 19th. Tickets needing to be purchased after this time will need to be purchased at the door the day of the event. Visit https://www.orheritage.org/events-1/nosferatu for more info.
Saturday, October 21
Annual Corvallis Ski Swap. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. Every day until October 21, 2023. The Corvallis Ski Swap is held each fall in Corvallis and is the place to come for great deals on cross country skis, downhill skis, snowboards, snowshoes, bindings, outdoor clothes, helmets, and much, much more. This event is a fundraiser for Corvallis Mountain Rescue Unit and Santiam Pass Ski Patrol. Visit http://corvallisskiswap.org/ for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Farmer’s Market, 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Lilly’s Lope for Hope. Philomath City Park, 299 South 23rd Street, Philomath. 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $15 – $60. Lilly’s Lope for Hope is a youth suicide awareness and prevention 5K held at Philomath City Park each October. The goal is to raise awareness of youth suicide, the second-leading cause of death among young people, and create hope for the future. Join Old Mill Center for the 10th Annual Lilly’s Lope for Hope, Family Fun Run, and Community Resource Fair on Saturday, October 21st at Philomath City Park. Registration and check-in will begin at 9:00. The 5K will begin at 10:00 a.m. During the event, enjoy bidding on wonderful packages at the in-person Silent Auction in Kugler Hall from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Visit https://www.oldmillcenter.org/be-involved/lillys-lope-for-hope/ for more info.
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hayrides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyFarms/ for updates.
GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. GreenGable Farm, 24689 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5+. GreenGable Farm offers 200+ pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for an autumn decorators paradise. Grab a provided wagon or a wheel barrel and have fun picking the best pumpkins you can find in the U-Pick Patch. The maze can be muddy This year their Corn Maze will also be a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase $5 tickets at the shop (babies and toddlers are free) search for all the black boxes throughout the maze, use the hole punches to punch your ticket and return to the Shop for a Free Gourd as a Prize! On rainy days or weeks, The maze can be muddy so be sure to bring appropriate boots. On the weekends in October GreenGable Farm will have freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale. Visit https://www.greengable.com/galery for more info.
Kenagy Family Farm Pumpkin Patch. 1650 NE North Nebergall Loop, Albany. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The lovely folks at Kenagy Family Farm are doing another pumpkin patch fundraiser. They will be accepting cash and check for all proceeds to be donated to Jackson Street Youth Services and ABC House two awesome organizations that serve youth in Linn and Benton counties. Go get pumpkins in 5 colors, squash, gourds, decorative corn, corn stalks and more to help support youth in our community! Visit https://blog.kenagyfamilyfarm.com/ for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
Government Comment Corner – Councilor Ellis. 10 a.m. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/government-comment-corner-councilor-ellis-10 for more info.
¡Los Cuentos! Bilingual Storytime. Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. ¡Los Cuentos! is a bilingual storytime, in Spanish and English, for children of all ages. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/los-cuentos-bilingual-storytime-21 for more info.
Gametober Fest. Memorial Union Building (MU), The Ballroom, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Massive Gaming Party will be hosted by Gaming Club at OSU and Oregon State Esports Club. This gathering is open to community members, students, and online. There will Dnd, board games, videos games, FREE FOOD and a costume contest! Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/gametober_fest for more info.
Digital Life: Introduction to Google Drive & Google Docs. Corvallis-Benton County Library, 2nd Floor Classroom, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Free. Learn how to store, save, and create files using Google Drive and Google Docs. Attendees are encouraged to create a Google account before the class and/or bring their Google account info with them. Laptops will be provided or attendees may bring their own device. Digital Life classes on computer and technology topics take place in the 2nd floor classroom. For a full list of classes, visit cbcpl.net/digital-life. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-introduction-google-drive-google-docs-1 for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Tour & Art Sale. Multiple Locations, Philomath. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Lovers of local artwork who are curious about artists and the creative process can tour multiple studios, meet artists and buy work in and around Philomath, Oregon during the final two weekends of October. The Philomath Open Studios Art Tour & Sale includes 26 artists in eleven home studios. Visitors can go “backstage” and meet the artists who create the work. They can ask questions and see the supplies, tools, equipment and processes of making art. Distinctive yellow signs mark studio locations to keep visitors on track. The tour showcases a broad array of media, including ceramics; basketry and fiber art; oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting; photography; jewelry; glass; mosaic; illustration; pastel; digital art; alcohol ink; metal; printmaking; found-object sculpture; and dye painting on silk. Styles vary widely. Some works can be called traditionally beautiful while others venture into the experimental and surreal. Works suitable for indoor as well as outdoor locations are for sale. Visit https://www.philomathopenstudios.com/ for more info.
LEGO Block Blast! at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Branch, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Bring your friends to the Monroe Community Library and hang out playing LEGOs, listening to music, and having snacks! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/lego-block-blast-monroe-community-library for more info.
Majestic Chamber Music: CelloPalooza! The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 3 p.m. $10 – $15. It’s CelloPalooza! Join us for an afternoon of everyone’s favorite instrument – the cello! Joined by our own Jason Duckles, international superstar cellist Victoria Wolff will be our special guest. From the beautiful solo Bach Suites, to Popper’s magnificent Requiem for three cellos, it’s going to be Cello Cello Cello. The warm, rich tones of the cello will take center stage, and musicians of all ages will join together in a festive afternoon. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=203840 for more info.
Really Really Free Market Presents: Over the Garden Wall Shadow Cast Show – FULL SHOW. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. Doors: 6:30 p.m. $5 – $15. All Ages Show! NO ONE will be turned away! Please contact info@whitesidetheatre.org if you need a lower cost ticket. The Whiteside Theatre is proud to present everyone’s delightful and a wee bit creepy and cute tale of two brothers lost in the woods. Whiteside is partnering with the Corvallis Really Free Market who will provide a show cast to act out the show LIVE. FULL SHOW. A raffle will be conducted after the show for some of the shows props, as mentioned during last week’s show. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=190174 for more info.
Lynx Family Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Lynx Family Band will be live at The Old World Deli from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
The Emerald City Jazz Kings present: Songbook Select – Big bands & the Songbook. LaSells Stewart Center, Austin Auditorium, 875 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $0 – $28. While The Jazz Kings lean decidedly standards-based in its repertoire, we do each year offer an evening of big band Swing replete with a mix of original big band instrumentals and a choice selection of the Songbook classics which were de rigueur for all the bands during the Era. Glenn Griffith takes a different turn this year with a Jazz Kings big band program that is filled completely gems from the Classic Songbook by the likes of Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Frank Loesser, Richard Rodgers, Harold Arlen, Jimmy Van Heusen, Victor Young, and many others. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/the_emerald_city_jazz_kings_present_songbook_select_-_big_bands_the_songbook or https://www.theshedd.org/divp/series.aspx?series=6246&event=6252 for more info.
Sunday, October 22
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hayrides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyFarms/ for updates.
Kenagy Family Farm Pumpkin Patch. 1650 NE North Nebergall Loop, Albany. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The lovely folks at Kenagy Family Farm are doing another pumpkin patch fundraiser. They will be accepting cash and check for all proceeds to be donated to Jackson Street Youth Services and ABC House two awesome organizations that serve youth in Linn and Benton counties. Go get pumpkins in 5 colors, squash, gourds, decorative corn, corn stalks and more to help support youth in our community! Visit https://blog.kenagyfamilyfarm.com/ for more info.
GreenGable Farm Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze. GreenGable Farm, 24689 Grange Hall Rd., Philomath. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $5+. GreenGable Farm offers 200+ pumpkins, gourds, and squashes for an autumn decorators paradise. Grab a provided wagon or a wheel barrel and have fun picking the best pumpkins you can find in the U-Pick Patch. The maze can be muddy This year their Corn Maze will also be a Scavenger Hunt. Purchase $5 tickets at the shop (babies and toddlers are free) search for all the black boxes throughout the maze, use the hole punches to punch your ticket and return to the Shop for a Free Gourd as a Prize! On rainy days or weeks, The maze can be muddy so be sure to bring appropriate boots. On the weekends in October GreenGable Farm will have freshly made Apple Cider Doughnuts for sale. Visit https://www.greengable.com/galery for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
Sunday Brunch with Revel’n. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Join us for Sunday Brunch with Revel’n from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. The Philomath Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, veggies, and more from local farmers and makers on Sundays, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Philomath Library, May 28 through October 15. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org/ for more info.
Philomath Open Studios Tour & Art Sale. Multiple Locations, Philomath. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Lovers of local artwork who are curious about artists and the creative process can tour multiple studios, meet artists and buy work in and around Philomath, Oregon during the final two weekends of October. The Philomath Open Studios Art Tour & Sale includes 26 artists in eleven home studios. Visitors can go “backstage” and meet the artists who create the work. They can ask questions and see the supplies, tools, equipment and processes of making art. Distinctive yellow signs mark studio locations to keep visitors on track. The tour showcases a broad array of media, including ceramics; basketry and fiber art; oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting; photography; jewelry; glass; mosaic; illustration; pastel; digital art; alcohol ink; metal; printmaking; found-object sculpture; and dye painting on silk. Styles vary widely. Some works can be called traditionally beautiful while others venture into the experimental and surreal. Works suitable for indoor as well as outdoor locations are for sale. Visit https://www.philomathopenstudios.com/ for more info.
Corvallis Repertory Singers. First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 3 p.m. $20 – $25. This season’s opening concert, Pathways: Songs of Redemption, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 22, 3 PM at the First United Methodist Church in Corvallis, includes the “Sunrise Mass” by Ola Gjeilo, the Norwegian-born composer and pianist who now lives in California. Music by Gjeilo has racked up more than 230 million streams on various online platforms. Dr. Steven Zielke, the artistic director for the Repertory Singers and the Patricia Valian Reser professor of music at OSU, said Gjeilo’s music reminds some listeners of film scores and noted that the Mass is “very atmospheric” music. The Repertory Singers performed a Gjeilo work, “Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium)” at a recent concert. This concert also features two early-music works; Bach’s “Cantata BWV 47” and Marc-Antoine Charpentier’s “Motet: Laudate Pueri, H. 149.” Featured soloists for these compositions are OSU music graduates soprano, Elise Gidley Groves, and bass, Daniel Fridley. Zielke is thrilled to have both young professionals back in Corvallis to perform in this season’s opening concert. Tickets for Pathways: Songs of Redemption are $25 for main floor seats and $20 for balcony seats. Students kindergarten through college are $5. Visit https://repsing.org/ for more info.
Laurie Lewis. 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. Doors: 6 p.m. $25 – $30. For nearly four decades, Laurie Lewis has gathered fans and honors for her powerful and emotive voice and her versatile, dynamic songwriting. She is a sought-after recording producer and an equally skilled teacher and mentor. And she is an inspiration and a ground-breaker – across genres, across geography and across gender barriers. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/#calendar-5d97f094-c9f1-4f4e-978b-f6354303c339-event-lm8antsn for more info.
Monday, October 23
Davis Family Farm Hayrides and Pumpkin Patch. Davis Family Farm, 4380 NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. $5.50*. Visit Davis Family Farm to enjoy hayrides to their pumpkin patch! Enjoy the scenic view of Mary’s Peak and scout out the perfect pumpkin, solve the corn maze, climb the hay pyramid, and take part in kids’ activities. You can buy pumpkins, gourds, mini-pumpkins, and fall veggies and apples while visiting, and of course, grab a bag of homemade donuts and fresh pressed apple cider. The farm stand is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through October, with public hayrides starting at 2 p.m. on weekdays, and starting at 9 a.m. on the weekends. The last hayride of the day departs around 5:30 p.m. *Hayrides and activity bracelets are just $5.50 per person. Call 541-752-0697 for more information. Visit https://www.facebook.com/DavisFamilyFarms/ for updates.
Kenagy Family Farm Pumpkin Patch. 1650 NE North Nebergall Loop, Albany. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The lovely folks at Kenagy Family Farm are doing another pumpkin patch fundraiser. They will be accepting cash and check for all proceeds to be donated to Jackson Street Youth Services and ABC House two awesome organizations that serve youth in Linn and Benton counties. Go get pumpkins in 5 colors, squash, gourds, decorative corn, corn stalks and more to help support youth in our community! Visit https://blog.kenagyfamilyfarm.com/ for more info.
Corn Maze & Haunted Maze. Melon Shack, NE Garden Ave at NE Highway 20, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. $4 – $16. The melon Shack annual harvest actives will open at 10 a.m. on Saturday September 23rd! This year’s activities will be open seven days a week 10:00 am – 6:00 p.m. Activities include Pumpkin patch (over 6 acres of pumpkins), Day maze w/trivia (over 4 miles of trail) – $6 (last entry into day maze is 5 p.m.), Super Slide – free, & Hay fort – free. The following activities will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sundays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Hayride – $4 pp & Train ride (3 & under can’t ride alone) – $4 pp. The Melon Shack haunted corn maze will open on Friday September 29th – October 28th from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm. This year, the Melon Shack has made a change, the haunted corn maze will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. If you are in line by 10 p.m. you will enter the haunted maze! Visit https://www.facebook.com/themelonshack for more info.
Integrative Biology Seminar – Stephen P. Mackessy, PhD. Zoom Webinar. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. https://beav.es/IBSemSeries Webinar ID: 989 0721 8628; Passcode: 875384 . Stephen P. Mackessy is Professor of Biology in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado. His research broadly encompasses the biology of venomous snakes and the biochemistry of snake venoms, and he has published over 200 scientific papers, book chapters and natural history notes, and several books (Handbook of Venoms and Toxins of Reptiles, 1st & 2nd eds. – CRC Press; The Biology of Rattlesnakes II – ECO Herpetological Publishing). His research has included many post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate students, as well as colleagues from Singapore, Spain, México, Costa Rica, Argentina, Brazil, France, India, University of Texas and various US universities. Several ongoing projects focus on understanding the evolution of venom systems in snakes and the biological significance of venom compositional variation, as well as investigating potential therapeutic applications of toxins.. His research program has been supported by many local, state and national funding agencies. For more information about Dr. Mackessy’s research, please visit is website at https://www.unco.edu/nhs/biology/about-us/mackessy-stephen/mackessy-lab.aspx. Visit https://events.oregonstate.edu/event/integrative_biology_seminar_-_stephen_p_mackessy_phd for more info.
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