Learn More About Volcanoes: Once or twice every 1,000 years, high magnitude volcanoes erupt somewhere on Earth, causing devastation – take for example the eruption of Krakatau in 1883. On November 2, Dr. Kathy Cashman will be speaking about her research into the eruption of Mount Mazama which created Crater Lake and distributed ash over more than 1 million square km.
Cashman will talk about the work going into detecting the presence and evolution of magma as it comes into the subsurface, what triggers an eruption, and what can be done to control eruption styles and durations. This talk begins at 7:00 p.m. at the LeSells Stewart Center, located at 875 SW 26th St. The talk can also be watched virtually. Find registration information here.
And Now…
we’re going to veer slightly away from “cultural” and head straight into fun. Why? Because Halloween!
If You Like the West: On Saturday, October 29, for a $10 Admission you can dress up like an Old West gunslinger and get four-and-a-half hours of fun, food, and music at the Corvallis Elks Club, located at 1400 NW 9th St. Doors at 6:00 p.m. with music starting up at 6:30, come hear Jayden Noble and Scruggs & the Steelbenders fill the evening with tunes. Find out more here.
If You’re Over 21: Also on Saturday, October 29, from noon to 10:00 p.m., you can head over to – or near to since they will have shuttles running from other parking lots – 2 Towns Ciderhouse, located at 5123 Hout St., for their 12th Annual Harvest Party.
Food trucks will be bringing the grub. 2 Towns will provide shelter from the rain is needed. Musical guests include Brutal Bridges Band, Church Ladies, Wild Hog in the Woods, The Turntable Enabler, DTW, and Mike Skill of The Romantics. Shuttles will run to-and-fro from the skate park, Sharon’s Café, Campus Downward Dog, and the Timberhill Shopping Center. Tickets are $20 if you buy them early, $25 at the door. Find out more here.
Quieter Fare: If you’re looking for something warmer with your entertainment, head over to The Majestic on October 29 to see “Beetlejuice.” Hosted by the fabulous Rachel Kohler and including a costume contest, prizes, and themed concessions, this viewing of a Halloween classic is a perfect weekend break from life. Head over to The Majestic, located at 115 SW 2nd St. by 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the door.
A Peaceful Monday: Halloween is for finding new things, and one new thing you can find this Halloween is a wine you really like from Emerson Vineyards, located at 11665 Airlie Rd. in Monmouth – just a hop, skip, and a 30 minute drive north of Corvallis.
From 12:00-5:00 p.m. on October 31, if you show up to Emerson in costume you’ll get a free tasting. There will also be candy around, but you’ll have to figure out your snickers-merlot pairings for yourself. It is beautiful in Monmouth, especially in the autumn, so this might just be the peaceful afternoon you’ve been needing. Check out their website for more details.
By Sally K Lehman
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