Monday, July 22
Terra Bella Farm Tour. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 NE Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. $5 – $12. Join Terra Bella Farm for an entertaining and educational hour on their 11-acre boutique farm. There are noses to “boop” and maybe you’ll even catch a kiss from an alpaca. Feed the alpacas, brush the goats, feed the ducks and chickens, collect eggs, take selfies with the animals and frolic with the goats. Enjoy a beautiful Willamette Valley view and hang out in the Heavenly Field for 30 minutes after the tour. There are options for a family farm tours or an adults only educational farm tour. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Economic Development Coalition Meeting. 4 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. The Economic Development Coalition (EDC) meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend EDC meetings. This meeting is being held both virtually and in-person. Those who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ielvcL3SRSnfL_W3gzMfg. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-edc/page/economic-development-coalition-meeting-1 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.
Walking Tour: A Sip of History. Courtyard by Marriott Corvallis, 400 Southwest 1st Street Corvallis. 6 p.m. $20. Even lifelong Corvallis folks are bound to discover new stories on this 75-minute guided walking adventure. Hear the last story at a local craft beer bar – The Biere Library – and toast with tulip pours to having learned about: the size of the mega ice dam that is now part of our fertile farms, the time when the Pacific Northwest was Siberia 2.0, the Kalapuya population after the Oregon Trail became famous, & how the Jetson’s-era played out in Corvallis. Our adventure launches from the Courtyard Marriott lobby. Visit https://ticketstripe.com/sip-of-history-22-july for more info.
Tuesday, July 23
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.
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.
Outdoor Storytime. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Join for a family storytime in Central Park every Tuesday and Thursday in June, July* and August*! If the weather is inclement, storytime will be held in the Main Meeting room in the Library. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/outdoor-storytime-18665 for more info.
Little Listeners Storytime at the Monroe Community Library. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N. 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages are welcome to drop by with their parent or caregiver for stories and songs. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/little-listeners-storytime-monroe-community-library-91 for more info.
Playdemonium. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. (donations are gratefully accepted) 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. Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until August 24, 2024. Visit https://theartscenter.net/playdemonium-robin-kerr-coco-ma/ for more info.
Nathan Danilowicz: The 4th Wall. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. (donations are gratefully accepted) Through his established practice of geometric abstract drawing and painting, Nathan Danilowicz responds directly to the Corrine Woodman Gallery, as he considers the convention of the 4th wall in relation to the architecture and the phenomenological experience of The Arts Center. Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until July 27, 2024. Visit https://theartscenter.net/the-4th-wall-nathan-danilowicz/ for more info.
Fairy Houses. Monroe Large Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N. 5th St., Monroe. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Construct and decorate a tiny home for a tiny friend. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/placeholder-sysops-fairy-houses-18773 for more info.
Fiesta con Nathalia: A bilingual family concert. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Free. Children’s songwriter Nathalia engages families in an interactive musical performance. From themes like space exploration to cruising down the Amazon River, her energetic songs will have families singing, dancing, even learning a little Spanish, in this fun multicultural experience! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/fiesta-con-nathalia-bilingual-family-concert-18274 for more info.
Climate Action Advisory Board. 4:30 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Verbal testimony via telephone or their computer are encouraged to preregister at city@corvallisoregon.gov. Community members who wish to offer written testimony may do so by emailing comments to city@corvallisoregon.gov. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-caab/page/climate-action-advisory-board for more info.
Southtown Stand & Farmer’s Market. Flicker & Fir Farm, 1465 SE Alexander Avenue, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Browse fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as other good eats from a variety of vendors every Tuesday evening 5 p.m. to 7 p.m, May thru October. Various vendors sell eggs, vegan desserts, gluten free items, crafts, drinks, jams, pickles, plants, mushrooms, fruits, cookies, plants and more. Also several ready to eat vendors which may include: Tamales, Indian Food, Pizza and Salads. Linger and enjoy old-fashioned community fun and the Southtown Farmstand & Market, “Where the sidewalk ends and community begins.” The Southtown Farmstand & Market is dog- and kid-friendly. Parking is limited. Biking and walking is encouraged. This Market just off the South Corvallis Willamette Loop Bike Trail. Every week there is live music as well! What is different about this market? Homegrown, backyard, cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and VERY VERY seasonal items! Plus a lovely natural farm setting with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and good old-fashioned community. Visit https://flickerandfir.com/markets/ for more info.
Craft Night with The Arts Center. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. every other month at Corvallis Community Center (C3) for a drop-in crafting activity. All Ages. Corvallis Community Center, Every other 4th Tuesday, 5:30–7pm: Tuesday, July 23 Tuesday, September 24, Tuesday, November 26, Tuesday, January 28, Tuesday, March 25, Wednesday, July 24, Thursday, July 25, & Friday, July 26. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/craft-night-arts-center 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.
Parenting Book Discussion: The Anxious Generation. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Join local teacher Kara Martinez and pediatrician Carolina Amador for a discussion of the book The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. Come and discuss how smartphones are contributing to the youth mental health crisis. How did we get to where we are today? What can we do to support each other, and to help make change in our homes and communities? Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/hold-kara-martinez-book-discussion-19977 for more info.
Capital Targets & City Service Bill Rate Impacts Open House. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. To learn more about the purpose of this Open House, please click HERE. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicworks/page/capital-targets-city-service-bill-rate-impacts-open-house-0 for more info.
Concert in the Park: The Corvallis Community Band. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Join for a fun outdoor concert in Central Park each week. Enthusiastic audiences always join these summer celebrations. Bring a lawn chair, blanket and picnic dinner! FREE Event for All Ages! Central Park Gazebo Tuesdays, June 18–August 27, 7:30–8:30pm. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/corvallis-community-band-0 for more info.
Wednesday, July 24
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.
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-wednesday-market/ for more info.
Board of Commissioners Meeting with County Counsel plus Executive Session under ORS 192.660[2][h] to discuss potential litigation. 9 a.m. Chiaki “Jack” Yoshihara Meeting Room, Kalapuya Building, First Floor, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Visit https://boc.bentoncountyor.gov/events/july-24-2024-county-counsel-executive-session/ for more info.
Capital Targets & City Service Bill Rate Impacts Open House. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Fire Station #5, 4950 NW Fair Oaks Drive, Corvallis. To learn more about the purpose of this Open House, please click HERE. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicworks/page/capital-targets-city-service-bill-rate-impacts-open-house for more info.
The Big Picture: American Quilts from the Volckening Collection. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main Street, Philomath. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. When museums first started hanging quilts on walls, it was groundbreaking. The quilts were presented as large-scale works of art — big pictures — and that’s when people really began to recognize the greatness of quiltmaking in America. It was a distinct visual art form, with a rich, vibrant history. Learn more. 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. Every week on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until October 12, 2024. Visit https://bentoncountymuseums.org/exhibits/the-big-picture-american-quilts-from-the-volckening-collection/ 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.
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.
Infant Storytime. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Infant Storytime is for children 0-12 months old. 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/infant-storytime-18332 for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children of all ages and their families are invited to join us for an interactive storytime full of books, songs, and music. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-17432 for more info.
C3 Book Club. C3 (Corvallis Community Center), 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. C3 book Club meets once per month on 4th Wednesdays and is a collaboration between Corvallis Parks and Recreation and the Corvallis Benton County Public Library. Registration is required at Corvallis Parks and Rec. July 24, 2024: The Personal Librarian – Victoria C. Murray and Marie Benedict. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/c3-book-club-19588 for more info.
Playdemonium. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. (donations are gratefully accepted) 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. Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until August 24, 2024. Visit https://theartscenter.net/playdemonium-robin-kerr-coco-ma/ for more info.
Nathan Danilowicz: The 4th Wall. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. (donations are gratefully accepted) Through his established practice of geometric abstract drawing and painting, Nathan Danilowicz responds directly to the Corrine Woodman Gallery, as he considers the convention of the 4th wall in relation to the architecture and the phenomenological experience of The Arts Center. Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until July 27, 2024. Visit https://theartscenter.net/the-4th-wall-nathan-danilowicz/ for more info.
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