Corvallis Calendar: Thursday Afternoon to Friday Evening

Thursday, July 18

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.

Capital Targets & City Service Bill Rate Impacts Open House. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. To learn more about the purpose of this Open House, please visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicworks/page/capital-targets-discussion-series-city-service-bill-rate-impacts. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/publicworks/page/capital-targets-city-service-bill-rate-impacts-open-house-1 for more info.

Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the participating venues and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community with. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for more info.

Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council work sessions. This work session will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for work session 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_4sJvI_K9TXevBvqo-kFpbw. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-101 for more info.

Author Event: Sidney Morrison: Frederick Douglass A Novel. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. Everyone is welcome to join Author Sidney Morrison as he presents Frederick Douglass: A Novel About the Book:This is the only historical novel published based on the life of Frederick Douglass. What makes this portrayal of Douglass unique are the details of his intimate life as well as his role as one of America’s founding fathers who escaped slavery to become a radical abolitionist and proponent of racial equality. About the Author: Sidney Morrison lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Karan. He is a retired teacher and school principal and now a part time educational consultant and leadership coach for school leaders in school districts in Southern California. He also provides professional development in workshops about ethical leadership and diversity/equity issues in schools. Elected to the Board of Directors of the Association of California School Administrations, representing the Los Angeles South Bay area, he was then elected as state president for 1998-1999. He is proud of ACSA’s recognition of his leadership through two major awards. He is also proud of the Bronze Star earned as a medical corpsman assisting the wounded in a minefield during the Vietnam War. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/author-event-sidney-morrison-frederick-douglass-novel-19558 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.

Music in the Park. Offsite Philomath, Philomath City Park, 299 S 23rd St, Philomath. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. City of Philomath Music in the Park Series on May 16th, June 20th, July 18th and August 15th from 6 PM to 8 PM. Join us for a craft and a fun activity while you enjoy the music. For more information see https://www.ci.philomath.or.us/ Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/music-park-19509 for more info.

Live Music: Jazz Palzz. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Jazz Palzz is comprised of 6 seasoned musicians. The focus of thier shows is on Jazz Music, primarily on Swing, and excerpts from The Great American Songbook. Latin flavors expertly round out the ensemble with colorful and high energy Samba, and Bossa. They will be coming through Common Fields for rhe Invasive Species Cook Off event, and also the second annual Jazz Fest in August! Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.

Live Music: Dennis Monroe’s Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Bring your Axe and jam with Dennis Monroe! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.

Friday, July 19

Downtown Corvallis Summer Sidewalk Sale. Various Businesses, Downtown, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Get ready shoppers! Put on your comfy shoes. Corvallis’ downtown shops will take to the sidewalks for the Downtown Sidewalk Sales Friday, July 19, through Sunday, July 21. Come shop the sidewalk sales in beautiful downtown Corvallis! Retailers throughout downtown Corvallis invite you to enjoy our charming downtown while browsing their annual sidewalk sales. Bring friends and enjoy lunch at one of our downtown restaurants, or browse a few of our art galleries while you’re here, too! Retailers: 1972, Bursts Chocolate, Conundrum House, Five Star Sports, Footwise, Greenhouse, Guardian Games, Heartland Humane Thrift Shop, Inkwell, Miss Meers, Northern Star, Peak Sports, Raw Hair Society, ReStyle Home, ReVolve, Runway Fashion, Second Glance, Seoul Sisters, Sibling Revelry, The Book Bin, The Clothes Tree, The Golden Crane, and The Toy Factory. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1192734888595195/ for more info.

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.

Corvallis Corkscrew. Corvallis Municipal Airport, SW Airport Pl., Corvallis. 9 a.m. Free. Come down to the Corvallis Airport and watch the annual Corvallis Corkscrew aerobatic competition! Bring folding chairs and blankets to sit on the grass and watch the flying. It’s not an air show, but you’ll still be able to see planes spinning around in the sky competing in five different classes. Families welcome! Exact times are weather-dependent, so keep an eye on this event page for updates. Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/corvallis-municipal-airport/corvallis-corkscrew/2156666478041532/ 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.

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.

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.

TESTING Nerf Blasters. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/testing-nerf-blasters-20254 for more info.

Friday Night Readers’ Theatre: Grace & Glorie. Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Road, Corvallis. 5 p.m. $15. Tyee Wine Cellars for Friday Night Readers’ Theatre, featuring Grace & Glorie, a play by Tom Ziegler, with Charlotte Headrick and Harriet Owen-Nixon, directed by Rick Wallace. Admission is $15. Tickets are available at Tyee Wine Cellars, or online at TyeeWine.com. Proceeds will be donated to the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation to support Corvallis School District Theaters. The gates open at 5 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and wine will be available for purchase. Guests may bring their own picnic, but no outside alcohol. The venue is an open air barn and lawn with picnic tables and folding chairs for seating. Guests are welcome to bring their own lawn chairs. No animals other than service dogs are allowed. Visit https://www.tyeewine.com/upcoming-events for more info.

Live Music at Lumos: Piano in the Vineyard. Lumos Wine Co., 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Free. Join Lumos Wine Co. for live music in the afternoons and evenings during the summer. Corvallis-OSU Piano International presents an enchanted evening of classical piano music. Watch the sun set over Mary’s Peak while enjoying music performed on a grand piano—outdoors! Seating is in a large, open field, so bring your own blanket or chairs and picnic dinner. Tickets are not yet available. Stay tuned for more information. Visit https://lumoswine.com/event/piano-in-the-vineyard/ for more info.

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