Tuesday, August 6
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.
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-18669 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-93 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.
Jennifer Lommers: Of the Mind. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 p.m. -5 p.m. Free. Look into a room of blurred realities as Lommers explores the tenuous moments that connect our past, present, and future. Embracing fiber arts and vintage materials as a measured conduit for healing and reconciliation – this multi-disciplinary, interactive show provides a unique view of the mind, simultaneously trapped and free. Learn more. Reception: Thursday, August 15, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Arts Center, located at 700 SW Madison Ave. in Corvallis, is open Thursday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until August 28, 2024. Visit https://theartscenter.net/of-the-mind-jennifer-lommers/ 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.
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.
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, August 7
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.
Starker Summer Tours. Starker Forests, Various, Soap Creek Tree Farm, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Starker Forests has scheduled five, free summer tours for the public. Registration is required. To register call the Starker Forests office at 541.929.2477 or email recreation@StarkerForests.com. On Saturday, July 27, meet at the Soap Creek Tree Farm north of Corvallis at 9 a.m. for a 2-mile forest hike. The exact meeting location will be provided to registrants before the event. The tour with a forester will cover a wide range of forestry topics and practices. The hike will end back at your car by 11 a.m. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Transportation to the forest is not provided. Visit https://starkerforests.com/news/starker-summer-tours/ 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.
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.
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.
Jennifer Lommers: Of the Mind. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 p.m. -5 p.m. Free. Look into a room of blurred realities as Lommers explores the tenuous moments that connect our past, present, and future. Embracing fiber arts and vintage materials as a measured conduit for healing and reconciliation – this multi-disciplinary, interactive show provides a unique view of the mind, simultaneously trapped and free. Learn more. Reception: Thursday, August 15, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Arts Center, located at 700 SW Madison Ave. in Corvallis, is open Thursday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until August 28, 2024. Visit https://theartscenter.net/of-the-mind-jennifer-lommers/ 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-18334 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-17434 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.
Live Music: Inner Limits. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Inner Limits will be live at Common Fields at 6 p.m. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Hilltop Big Band Summer Concert. Central Park, 650 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. The Hilltop Big Band has been performing in and around Corvallis, Oregon since 1988. They perform a wide variety of big band arrangements, from the timeless classics of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman to the more modern arrangements of Stevie Wonder, the Mingus Big Band, Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, Lee Morgan, Brian Setzer and the Average White Band. Visit https://www.hilltopbigband.com for more info.
Thursday, August 8
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.
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.
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.
Jennifer Lommers: Of the Mind. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 p.m. -5 p.m. Free. Look into a room of blurred realities as Lommers explores the tenuous moments that connect our past, present, and future. Embracing fiber arts and vintage materials as a measured conduit for healing and reconciliation – this multi-disciplinary, interactive show provides a unique view of the mind, simultaneously trapped and free. Learn more. Reception: Thursday, August 15, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. The Arts Center, located at 700 SW Madison Ave. in Corvallis, is open Thursday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free (donations are gratefully accepted). Every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday until August 28, 2024. Visit https://theartscenter.net/of-the-mind-jennifer-lommers/ 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-18670 for more info.
Monroe Baby Storytime. Monroe Children’s Area, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 10:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Join to read, sing, rhyme and move, followed by free play! Thursdays at 11:00 AM, for ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. 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/monroe-baby-storytime-23 for more info.
READ Dogs. Main Meeting Room, Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5th St., Monroe. 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. Bring your favorite book to read to a trained Reading Education Assistance Dog every Tuesday and Thursday in August! Permission form is required and available onsite. Limited spots available. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/read-dogs-extra-room-18165 for mor 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.
Bard in the Quad: Julius Caesar. Memorial Union Quad, Oregon State University, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $12 – $17. Bard in the Quad returns for its 19th season with William Shakespeare’s thrilling historical tragedy, Julius Caesar. Et tu, Brute? When Julius Caesar, the popular leader, seems to be usurping power in order to position himself as Emperor, two influential Romans, Caius Cassius and Marcus Brutus, conspire a bloody assassination plot to stop him. While their murderous plans succeed, their beloved Rome is plunged into a dark period of chaos and violence. Set in an imagined future-world inspired by popular science fiction and fantasy stories, this production explores Shakespeare’s universal themes of power, betrayal, and the role that fate plays in all of our lives. A box office facility located in the center of the MU Quad opens each performance evening at 6:30 p.m. This is an outdoor performance and no seating is provided. Please bring blankets or lawn chairs and dress for the weather. Picnics are encouraged. Visit https://liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/svpda/theatre/events/bard-quad for more info.
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