Friday, July 12
Philomath Frolic Rodeo: Cornhole Tournament – Experienced/Semi-pro/Adult Tournament. 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. 5 p.m. $5. The Frolic Cornhole Tournament is back, and we’ve expanded to all three days of the frolic! This is a double elimination bracket tournament for teams of two. Every team plays at least two matches, with the winning teams advancing to the next round. Gift certificates and a full year of bragging rights will be given to each day’s winners! Online registration for each team member is required. $5 per person. Good Luck! Thursday: 5:00 p.m Youth, ages 0-17., Friday: 5:00 p.m. Experienced/Semi-pro/Adult Tournament, & Saturday: 2:00 p.m. Open to Everyone. Check in will begin 30 minutes prior to the start time in the food court area behind the rodeo grandstands. Visit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/frolic-cornhole-tournament.html for more info.
Crowned Splendor. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. Mon. – Fri., 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free. Flowers have held human beings in their thrall since time immemorial. Crowned Splendor is a celebration of floral majesty and the compelling intricacy of botanical beauty. Showcasing their vibrant colors, delicate petals, and the timeless allure that flowers radiate. This exhibit delivers attendees an ocular love letter to these queens of nature. Exhibition dates: July 1 – August 23, 2024. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/crowned-splendor for more info.
Artist Talk & Reception: Playdemonium – Robin Kerr & Coco Ma & The 4th Wall – Nathan Danilowicz. The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., Artist Talk 6 p.m. Free. Playdemonium, a fusion of play and pandemonium, underscores the profound energy and enduring impact of playful experimentation in art. The exhibition explores the multicultural experiences of Chinese born artist, Coco Ma and New Zealand born artist, Robin Kerr. Both artists utilize playful and multifaceted abstraction to explore complex themes of identity and personal relationships. The open-ended nature of their work provides viewers with an opportunity to engage with dynamic, sometimes contradictory expressions, transcending culture and eluding alienation. Through Nathan Danilowicz established practice of geometric abstract drawing and painting, he responds directly to the Corrine Woodman Gallery. Considering the convention of the 4th wall in relation to the architecture and the phenomenological experience of The Arts Center. Visit https://theartscenter.net/playdemonium-robin-kerr-coco-ma/ & https://theartscenter.net/the-4th-wall-nathan-danilowicz/ for more info.
Live Music: Michael- 2 Pride tables. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Join Common Fields for live performance from Michael- 2 Pride tables. Drink Ticket open tab. 541-207-6074 Team K Realty. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Saturday, July 13
Corvallis Farmers Market. Downtown Corvallis, First Street, 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, which features a beautifully designed multimodal path along the river and a playful interactive fountain. Visit https://locallygrown.org/corvallis-saturday-market/ for more info.
Philomath Frolic Rodeo: 5k Family Fun Run. 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. 9:45 a.m. Free, $10, or $50(Team). Race begins at 9:45a.m. at the start of the parade and follows the parade route down Applegate Street to the rodeo grounds, with parade watchers cheering runners/walkers on as they go wizzing by. $10 Registration Fee for Adults and Teens. Kids 12 and under run free! $50 Team Registration for Businesses and OrganizationsVisit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/frolic-5k-family-fun-run.html for more info.
Special Olympics Oregon Summer State Games. Oregon State University, Various Locations, Corvallis. Friday, July 12 – Sunday, July 14. Oregon State University and Surrounding Venues in Corvallis, Oregon State Level Competition for Athletics, Bocce, Golf, Softball. Additional Events and Activities include: Games Ceremonies, Dance, Healthy Athletes, Olympic Town, Final Leg Torch Run and more. Friday will be designated as team arrival day with competition and special events taking place on Saturday and Sunday. More specific details and daily schedules will be shared as the event nears. Visit https://soor.org/event/special-olympics-oregon-summer-state-games-24/ for more info.
The Spirit Coalescent. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. Wed. – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sun., 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. The Benton County Historical Society is honored to host an art exhibit related to the new commission that Franklin Piland, Julia Keefe, and Delbert Anderson, three incredible Indigenous musicians, have created for the opening weekend of PRAx at OSU. The Spirit Coalescent was a project that combined original instrumental compositions of The Delbert Anderson Trio, eight giant multi-media visual art pieces by paintere Karen Ellsbury and photographer Patrick Hazen, dynamic choreography from Maura Garcia, and tied together through the poetry of James Pakootas.Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/spirit-coalescent/ for more info.
Bringing the World Together: Paintings, Prints & Panels by Betty LaDuke. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. Wed – Sat, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. LaDuke’s current exhibitions focus on social justice from multiple perspectives, with colorful, elaborate totems and turtles carrying messages of resilience. This retrospective art exhibition includes paintings, prints and panels created between 1972 and 2023. Other recent exhibits by Betty LaDuke include Fire, Fury, and Resilience: Totem Witnesses and Totem Wisdom, and Turtle Wisdom: Personal, Political, and Playful. In 1993, La Duke received the Oregon Governor’s Award in the Arts. In 1996, she received the National Art Education Association’s Ziegfeld Award for Distinguished International Leadership and the Oregon Medallion Award 2019. The Philomath Museum, located at 1101 Main Street in Philomath, is open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/bringing-the-world-together-paintings-prints-panels-by-betty-laduke/ for more info.
Saturday Stories. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Saturday Stories is a storytime for children of all ages. Storytime is 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/saturday-stories-18709 for more info.
Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music. Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis. Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat. 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. The inaugural exhibition in PRAx connects our gallery programming to the musical side of our mission. “Sonic Booms: How the Sound and Science of Technology Created Pop Music” unveils how advancements in science and technology drove the development of pop forms over the past 150 years of music-making. In addition to historical objects – including the original mini-Moog synthesizer and a 19th century wax cylinder player invented by Thomas Edison – interactive displays anchor the exhibition, inviting the visitor to participate in the history they are encountering. Come make your own hip-hop beats, mix a record and listen to the ways in which recording fidelity has evolved over the decades. Visit https://prax.oregonstate.edu/visual-arts/exhibitions-prax/sonic-booms for more info.
2nd Saturday Arts: DIY Bookmarks. Main Gallery, The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. On the 2nd Saturday of each month, TAC hosts a FREE, drop-in afternoon of art making in our Main Gallery, 1-4 PM. All supplies are provided and all ages & experience levels are welcome! Are you ready for summer reading? Join at The Arts Center to make custom bookmarks using collage, drawing, and painting method. All supplies provided! Visit https://theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day/ for more info.
Philomath Frolic Rodeo: Lumberjack Competition. 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. 2 p.m. he Philomath Frolic & Rodeo Lumberjack Competition takes place Saturday, July 13th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. The competition is open to professionals and novices with money to be won for everyone! Visit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/frolic-lumberjack-competition.html for more info.
Philomath Frolic Rodeo: Cornhole Tournament – Open to Everyone. 502 S 13th Street, Philomath. 5 p.m. $5. The Frolic Cornhole Tournament is back, and we’ve expanded to all three days of the frolic! This is a double elimination bracket tournament for teams of two. Every team plays at least two matches, with the winning teams advancing to the next round. Gift certificates and a full year of bragging rights will be given to each day’s winners! Online registration for each team member is required. $5 per person. Good Luck! Thursday: 5:00 p.m Youth, ages 0-17., Friday: 5:00 p.m. Experienced/Semi-pro/Adult Tournament, & Saturday: 2:00 p.m. Open to Everyone. Check in will begin 30 minutes prior to the start time in the food court area behind the rodeo grandstands. Visit https://www.philomathfrolic.org/frolic-cornhole-tournament.html for more info.
Sunday, July 14
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Empower local food growers, producers, and makers to contribute to a thriving localized economy. Improve the accessibility, affordability, and availability of food within our community. Create inclusive space to foster community building and gathering to encourage collaboration, understanding, and shared experiences. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org/ for more info.
William Shakespear’s Henry IV: The Follies of Falstaff. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 2 p.m. Free. Wacky drunken hijinks and tense political machinations trade off in this new conflated adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV Parts 1 and 2. King Henry IV of England is at his wit’s end with his firstborn son, Prince Henry (aka Hal). Instead of, ya know, learning how to rule a country, Hal instead spends his days hanging out with the notoriously witty drunkard and all-around scoundrel Sir John Falstaff and his merry band of borderline criminals. Meanwhile, rebellion is brewing—Harry Percy (nicknamed Hotspur because she has no chill) and her family are mustering an army to move against the King. Can Hal leave behind his wastrel ways in time to reclaim his country, his father’s respect, and his birthright? Or will Sir John Falstaff drag him down into a life of infamy, folly, and hilariously biting insults? RATING: PG: Crude Shakespearean humor, depictions of alcohol use, sword fighting, bloodless onstage deaths. Visit https://www.merelyplayersoregon.com/shows?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1rMjd9Qt6uQZ_q-NHfM2boVY3iy1rS3YOdz3h6SVOd-HrBRSwLgsONZoM_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw for more info.
Sounds of Summer Sundays: Second Avenue Jazz. Airlie Winery, 15305 Dunn Forest Road, Monmouth. 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. $10. Join Airlie Winery for music and wine. Airlie welcomes picnics, lawn chairs, kids and dogs at their events. They’ll have wine for sale by the bottle or the glass. Admission is $10. Visit https://airliewinery.orderport.net/wines/Tickets for more info.
Monday, July 15
Liz Grant – Metalsmith. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. New to our artisan case in the Murdoch Gallery, and just in time for graduation gifting. The jewelry of Philomath, OR metalsmith Liz Grant is on view and available for purchase through September. Exhibition dates: June 7, 2024 – September 30, 2024. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/liz-grant-metalsmith for more info.
Summer Arts Adventures 2024! The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mondays – Fridays, July 8 – August 9. $200 – $220. High Quality Arts Learning Opportunities for Youth. Full & Half Day Options Available! Looking for a fun, creative outlet for your kids over the summer? Look no further, The Arts Center has full & half-day art classes for ages 4-7, 8-12, and 13 & up in a wide variety of artistic mediums! Week 1 7/08-7/12 : Clay Creations: Hand Building (Ages 8-12). Week 2 7/15-7/19: Clay Creations- Hand Building (Ages 8-12), Drawing from Life (Ages 4-7), Drawing from Life (Ages 8-12), Clay Creations – Hand Building (Ages 13-18). Week 3: 7/22- 7/26, Clay Creations- Hand Building (Ages 8-12), Zine Means (Ages 4-7), Your Daily Journal- Writing & Drawing (Ages 8-12), Clay Creations- Wheel Throwing (Ages 13-18). Week 4: 7/29- 8/2, Clay Creations- Hand Building (Ages 8-12, Drawing from Life (Ages 4-7), ), Zine Means (Ages 8-12), Clay Creations- Hand Building (Ages 13-18), Digital Art Making (Ages 13-18). Week 5: 8/5- 8/9, Clay Creations- Hand Building (Ages 8-12), Book Making (Ages 8-12), Clay Creations- Wheel Throwing (Ages 13-18), Game Design (Ages 8-12). Visit https://theartscenter.net/summer-arts-adventures-2024/ for more info.
CIP Summer Park Tour. Village Green Park, 980 NE Conifer Blvd., Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. Explore Corvallis parks! A free and informal meetup for children and families. Location rotates weekly. Parent/guardian attendance required. Sponsored by Corvallis Indoor Park. Ages 0–12. FREE Event! Mondays, June 17–August 26, 9:30am–12pm & Saturdays, July 20 & August 17, 9:30am–12pm. Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/15cRGpgfLstRJLf3AtMFIetTbJ0lv96gHWD1U3DAS6ts/ for more info.
City Council Meeting. 6 p.m. Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Blvd., Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. The public may register to watch the meeting live on the internet via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zTsW61ixT2qfIrZ6VaV7Hw. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/city-council-meeting-90 for more info.
Craft n’ Chat. C3 Willow Room, Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 12:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Free. A free and quiet workspace for artists of all types–knitters, woodcarvers, painters and more. Meets Mondays 12:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. and every 1st and 3rd Saturdays, 9 – 11a.m. This is a free drop-in activity. No registration required. Visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation/activity/search/detail/46435?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true for more info.
Crowned Splendor. LaSells Stewart Center, Murdoch Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. Mon. – Fri., 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free. Flowers have held human beings in their thrall since time immemorial. Crowned Splendor is a celebration of floral majesty and the compelling intricacy of botanical beauty. Showcasing their vibrant colors, delicate petals, and the timeless allure that flowers radiate. This exhibit delivers attendees an ocular love letter to these queens of nature. Exhibition dates: July 1 – August 23, 2024. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/crowned-splendor for more info.
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