Friday, December 8
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
Bobbin’ Through the Woods: College of Forestry Holiday Art & Craft Fair. Peavy Forest Science Center & Richardson Hall, 3100 SW Jefferson Way. 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free. Held at the new Peavy Forest Science Center and Richardson Hall, Oregon State University (Corvallis campus), 3100 SW Jefferson Way. All proceeds from the show will benefit Rootstock, the College of Forestry’s in-house food pantry for students. Visit https://www.forestry.oregonstate.edu/bobbin%E2%80%99-through-woods for more info.
Family Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a,m. – 11 a.m. Free. 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/family-storytime-72 for more info.
Anderson Blues Winter Market. Anderson Blues, 8793 NW Arboretum Rd., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Join Anderson Blues for their Winter Market and enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring wreaths, decorations, and artisan goods, along with a Build-Your-Own Made in Oregon basket, opportunities to decorate your own wreaths and centerpieces, hot cocoa, visits from Santa, and more. Visit https://www.andersonbluesfarm.com/winter-festival for more info.
Pastega Christmas Light Display. Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. From 1981, Mario Pastega had Ole create christmas scenes and the place them in the field surrounding the PepsiCola Bottling plant. Scenes and characters were added each year and community members contributed their displays. When Mario passed away in 20 and the firm was sold, it was evident to the Pastegas that they wanted to continue the Christmas display. Community outreach had individuals or families adopt the weather beaten pieces and return them refurbished to the new home of the display to Benton County fairgrounds on 53rd St.Since the beginning Pastega Christmas display continues to survive and thrive with the help of many volunteers and businesses in our community who have given of their time and talents as well as donations of money and/or materials. Although our display is FREE and non-commercial, the Pastega Christmas Light Display encourages canned food donations for the needy in our local communities. Visit https://www.pastegachristmasdisplay.com/ for more info.
OSU MFA Reading Series. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Free. In partnership with Oregon State University, the MFA Reading Series brings a monthly rotation of literary readings to the library! Each month hear from one Poet, one Fiction Writer, and one Nonfiction Writer currently pursuing an MFA at OSU. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/osu-mfa-reading-series-15872 for more info.
C3 Open Mic Night. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Avenue, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join the Corvallis Community Center on the second Friday of the month for live music. Soak in the sounds of local performers at this series of open mic nights. Both performers and audience members are welcome. Open mic nights are free. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/adult-dance-music for more info.
Jazz WRX Trio. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Jazz WRX Trio on Friday this month at Old World Center! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
C3 Holiday Sing-a-Long. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 Northwest Tyler Avenue, Corvallis. 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join The Corvallis Community Center for a fun and festive community sing-a-long to celebrate the holidays, led by The Wallop Sisters. Words & chords will be provided. The Wallop Sisters create a lively, interactive music experience with vocal harmonies, ukes, piano, and bass. All ages and instruments welcome! Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/holiday-sing-long-0 for more info.
Corvallis Community Nutcracker. CSD Theatres, 1400 NW Buchanan Avenue, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $20. Audiences will be treated to a full-scale production of Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker. With colorful costumes and memorable choreography performed by local dancers of all ages, The Nutcracker is a must-see for the holidays. This event is sponsored by Regional School of Ballet under the direction of Shelly Svoboda. Performance dates include: Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. & Saturday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Visit https://csdtheaters.com/buy-tickets/ for more info.
Corvallis Comedy Night: Emmy Blotnick. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $16. Emmy Blotnick has deep thoughts about shallow subjects. Whether it’s Amazon reviews, dog grooming or teen pop music, her hilarious takes on modern American culture are always more sharp and insightful than our ridiculous times deserve. As a stand-up, Emmy has performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Conan, Comedy Central, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!. As a TV writer, she was nominated for an Emmy (no relation) for her work on The Late Show, and has also written for numerous other shows including The Comedy Central Roast, @midnight and Best Week Ever. The New York Times calls her “a rising star with a comic, ‘Black Mirror’ view of culture” and we cannot wait to welcome her to Corvallis! *WARNING: This show will contain adult language. No one under 18 will be admitted without a parent or guardian. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=188660&pr=1 for more info.
Saturday, December 9
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
College of Forestry Holiday Craft & Art Fair. Peavy Forest Science Center, OSU Campus, 3100 SW Jefferson Way., Corvallis. 10 a.m. The OSU College of Forestry presents their Holiday Craft & Art Fair, “Bobbin’ Through the Woods,” featuring over 50 vendors selling a variety of arts, crafts, and food at the new Peavy Forest Science Center. All proceeds from the show will benefit Rootstock, the College of Forestry’s in-house food pantry for students. Visit the fair on Friday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3902/college-of-forestry-holiday-craft-art-fair#eventdetail for more info.
Family Music Fun. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Come sing, clap, move your body to music with Marisa in this interactive music program designed for families with children between the ages of 2 to 10. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-music-fun-21 for more info.
Anderson Blues Winter Market. Anderson Blues, 8793 NW Arboretum Rd., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Join Anderson Blues for their Winter Market and enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring wreaths, decorations, and artisan goods, along with a Build-Your-Own Made in Oregon basket, opportunities to decorate your own wreaths and centerpieces, hot cocoa, visits from Santa, and more. Visit https://www.andersonbluesfarm.com/winter-festival for more info.
The Mouse King Tea Party. Corvallis High School Cafeteria, 1400 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. $10. The Mouse King Tea Party is a fun way to introduce young children to The Nutcracker and its characters, and have refreshments served by Nutcracker dancers. Join the Mouse King for tea and treats, and watch excerpts from The Nutcracker. Tickets are $10. Visit https://csdtheaters.com/buy-tickets for more info.
Artisan Market. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Local artists and artisans show and sell their work at the Artisan Market at Common Fields every second Saturday of the month, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com for more info.
The Creator & Artisan Showcase & Marketplace Extravaganza. Conundrum House, 460 SW Madison, 2nd floor, Corvallis. 12 p.m. Buy local this holiday! Discover unbelievable treasures for the daring gamers, imaginative cosplayers, brave LARPers, seekers of adventure, questing RPG players, true fan-girls and fan-boys in your life and you. Satisfy playful cravings with whimsical delights, see vendors with unbelievable oddities and curiosities, unique and quirky gift ideas await! Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/305101005475999 for more info.
Second Saturday Arts Day. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 1 p.m. Free. Join the Arts Center every month on the second Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., for Second Saturday Arts Day, a family-friendly chance to learn, play, and make art. Visit https://theartscenter.net/2nd-saturday-art-day for more info.
Corvallis Community Nutcracker. CSD Theatres, 1400 NW Buchanan Avenue, Corvallis. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $20. Audiences will be treated to a full-scale production of Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker. With colorful costumes and memorable choreography performed by local dancers of all ages, The Nutcracker is a must-see for the holidays. This event is sponsored by Regional School of Ballet under the direction of Shelly Svoboda. Performance dates include: Friday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. & Saturday, Nov. 9, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Visit https://csdtheaters.com/buy-tickets/ for more info.
Cucunandy Celtic Band. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. With fiddle, Irish flute and penny whistle, cello, Irish drum and guitar, Cucunandy will lead you on a musical journey through the 7 Celtic nations. The Celtic nations are so described because of their common language roots and include: Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Isle of Mann, Galicia (Spain), Cornwall and Brittany. Come join us to hear some great music and learn a little cultural history and geography along the way. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/cucunandy-celtic-band-16597 for more info.
Pastega Christmas Light Display. Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. From 1981, Mario Pastega had Ole create christmas scenes and the place them in the field surrounding the PepsiCola Bottling plant. Scenes and characters were added each year and community members contributed their displays. When Mario passed away in 20 and the firm was sold, it was evident to the Pastegas that they wanted to continue the Christmas display. Community outreach had individuals or families adopt the weather beaten pieces and return them refurbished to the new home of the display to Benton County fairgrounds on 53rd St.Since the beginning Pastega Christmas display continues to survive and thrive with the help of many volunteers and businesses in our community who have given of their time and talents as well as donations of money and/or materials. Although our display is FREE and non-commercial, the Pastega Christmas Light Display encourages canned food donations for the needy in our local communities. Visit https://www.pastegachristmasdisplay.com/ for more info.
MiNOR ANOMALY with Sad Reason. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. A night of hard rocking (and Zach’s Birthday!) with MiNOR ANOMALY, Acaustic and Sad Reason!Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Sunday, December 10
Sunday Brunch with Karl Smiley. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Sunday Brunch with Karl Smiley from 10am – 1pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Anderson Blues Winter Market. Anderson Blues, 8793 NW Arboretum Road, Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free. Join Anderson Blues for their Winter Market and enjoy a festive atmosphere featuring wreaths, decorations, and artisan goods, along with a Build-Your-Own Made in Oregon basket, opportunities to decorate your own wreaths and centerpieces, hot cocoa, visits from Santa, and more. Visit https://www.andersonbluesfarm.com/winter-festival for more info.
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
Corvallis Community Band Holiday Concert. Ashbrook Independent School, Auditorium, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 2 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Community Band will present its winter concert, “Overjoyed,” with the assistance of the Willamette Apprentice Ballet. A family friendly eclectic program will highlight the many delights of the season with music from classical and contemporary composers. There is no admission fee and no tickets are required. Visit https://c-cband.org for more info.
Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir Holiday Concert. First Presbyterian Church, 114 SW 8th St., Corvallis. 4 p.m. $7-$10. Join the Heart of the Valley Children’s Choir for their annual holiday concert. Singers from kindergarten through 12th grade will perform a variety of holiday musical selections. Tickets are available at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors, and free for children five and under. Visit https://www.visitcorvallis.com/eventdetail/3928/heart-of-the-valley-childrens-choir-holiday-concert#eventdetail for more info.
Pastega Christmas Light Display. Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. From 1981, Mario Pastega had Ole create christmas scenes and the place them in the field surrounding the PepsiCola Bottling plant. Scenes and characters were added each year and community members contributed their displays. When Mario passed away in 20 and the firm was sold, it was evident to the Pastegas that they wanted to continue the Christmas display. Community outreach had individuals or families adopt the weather beaten pieces and return them refurbished to the new home of the display to Benton County fairgrounds on 53rd St.Since the beginning Pastega Christmas display continues to survive and thrive with the help of many volunteers and businesses in our community who have given of their time and talents as well as donations of money and/or materials. Although our display is FREE and non-commercial, the Pastega Christmas Light Display encourages canned food donations for the needy in our local communities. Visit https://www.pastegachristmasdisplay.com/ for more info.
Monday, December 11
Teal Co-operative Art Gallery. Downtown Corvallis, 328 SW Second Street, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. The Teal Co-operative Art Gallery has a reputation as the place to shop for hand-crafted, unique, made-in-Oregon gifts. Each year their team of dedicated Oregon artists transform an otherwise vacant and lifeless store front into a world of color, light and beauty, open for business during the months of November and December. On display and for sale are some of the finest works in fiber, leather, pottery, jewelry, glass, metal, wood work, mixed media, paper, and soap that the central Willamette Valley has to offer. A portion of the Gallery’s sales is donated to schools and programs in the community. This year the Bessie Coleman Elementary School in Corvallis will be the recipient of the Gallery’s 2023 Charitable Donation. Visit https://www.tealartistcoop.com/ for more info.
Senior Book Club. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (2nd Floor Board Room), 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 p.m. Free. Senior Book Club is currently full, please let the library know if you would like to be added to the wait list. Senior Book Club is for readers over 50! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/senior-book-club-5 for more info.
Pastega Christmas Light Display. Benton County Event Center & Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd Street, Corvallis. 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. From 1981, Mario Pastega had Ole create christmas scenes and the place them in the field surrounding the PepsiCola Bottling plant. Scenes and characters were added each year and community members contributed their displays. When Mario passed away in 20 and the firm was sold, it was evident to the Pastegas that they wanted to continue the Christmas display. Community outreach had individuals or families adopt the weather beaten pieces and return them refurbished to the new home of the display to Benton County fairgrounds on 53rd St.Since the beginning Pastega Christmas display continues to survive and thrive with the help of many volunteers and businesses in our community who have given of their time and talents as well as donations of money and/or materials. Although our display is FREE and non-commercial, the Pastega Christmas Light Display encourages canned food donations for the needy in our local communities. Visit https://www.pastegachristmasdisplay.com/ for more info.
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