2024 Artist Accelerator Exhibition. Corrine Woodman Gallery, The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. The 2024 Artist Accelerator Exhibition celebrates work completed by Camila Godoy Valdés and Marie McMahon during the Accelerator Residency this year at The Arts Center. The Accelerator Residency is a TAC program that runs for 12 weeks, annually from January to March. Applicants are selected by a jury of artists and arts administrators based on their application and work samples. This residency is designed to be an intensive program that pushes emerging creatives to improve their business planning and professional skills. Together, the accepted Residents complete lectures, coursework, and consult with the experienced program director to plan and build the framework for their creative business. Visit https://theartscenter.net/2024-artist-accelerator-exhibition/ for more info.
Teen Takeover: NERF. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Free. Teens in grades 6-12, come to a special themed Nerf event to celebrate Pride Month in June! We will have snacks, stickers, buttons, and crafts, in addition to Nerf games. Participants MUST register to attend this event; day-of walk-ins may not be accepted. The library provides Nerf blasters, darts, and snacks. Teens are welcome to bring their own un-modded blasters; no Rivals blasters or shields, please! This event opens at 6:30pm; the library closes at 6pm. Teens at the library at close must exit and then re-enter through the library doors on Monroe Ave. Teens will be released at 8:30pm through the same doors. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-takeover-nerf-18736 for more info.
Live Music: I Wish I was a Punk Band. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. I Wish I was a Punk Band with Jean Shorts Jesus and Bluessence. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Chintimini Chamber Music Festival. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Rd., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free – $30. The Chintimini Chamber Music Festival, founded in 2001, is built around performers who grew up in Willamette Valley and are now pursuing concert careers in classical music. Tickets are $30 for a single concert or $100 for the season. Current high school and college-aged students with ID are admitted free. Youth (K-8) are admitted free if they’re accompanied by an adult. No tickets are needed for students. Performance for the evening: Anthea Kreston, Erika Nagamoto (violins), Andrew Duckles, Kim Uwate (violas), Jason Duckles, Noah Seitz (cellos), Tyler Abbott (bass), & Rachelle McCabe (piano). Visit https://www.chintimini.org/tickets for more info.
Saturday, June 22
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-saturday-market/ for more info.
Public Seed Library Vegetable Garden Plant Clinic. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Planting Crops for Fall Harvest & Overwintering Benton County Master Gardeners can help you plan your garden, select seeds right for you, and answer your vegetable garden questions at these informal events at the Public Seed Library held in the historic Belluschi Wing of the Corvallis Public Library (where the windows look out onto Monroe St.) Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/public-seed-library-vegetable-garden-plant-clinic-18765 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.
Saturday Stories. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Saturday Stories is a storytime for children of all ages. Storytime is 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/saturday-stories-18708 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.
2024 Artist Accelerator Exhibition. Corrine Woodman Gallery, The Art Center, 700 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Free. The 2024 Artist Accelerator Exhibition celebrates work completed by Camila Godoy Valdés and Marie McMahon during the Accelerator Residency this year at The Arts Center. The Accelerator Residency is a TAC program that runs for 12 weeks, annually from January to March. Applicants are selected by a jury of artists and arts administrators based on their application and work samples. This residency is designed to be an intensive program that pushes emerging creatives to improve their business planning and professional skills. Together, the accepted Residents complete lectures, coursework, and consult with the experienced program director to plan and build the framework for their creative business. Visit https://theartscenter.net/2024-artist-accelerator-exhibition/ 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.
School’s Out Surf’s Up Party. Osborn Aquatic Center (Pool), 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Free. $3 – $7. Celebrate the beginning of summer with a beach-themed pool party. Play games, win prizes and get ready for summer fun! All ages. FREE Ice Cream, paid for by Friends of Corvallis Parks & Recreation! Regular Admission Rates Apply. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/school%E2%80%99s-out-surf%E2%80%99s-party for more info.
Live Music at Lumos: Folk Rock with Randy McCoy. Lumos Wine Company Tasting Room, 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Randy McCoy is a singer/songwriter from Yachats, Oregon. An Oregon Native, Randy has been writing songs and performing in the Pacific Northwest since 1982. Performing original music and an eclectic selection of covers of folk/rock songs on guitar, ukulele and harmonica, Randy’s music takes his listeners on a unique and enjoyable journey. Randy will be joining us at the Big Ol’ Barn on Sunday, June 23 from 2-4pm! Visit https://lumoswine.com/event/folk-rock-randy-mccoy/ for more info.
Live Music: Inner Limits. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Power-house blues/funk/rock trio Inner Limits at the Old World Deli! Music starts at 7pm! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Exit the Body: A Farce in Three Acts. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $14 – $16. A mystery writer rents a New England house that is the rendezvous point for some jewel thieves. The focal point of the set is the closet which opens into a living room and a library. A body found in the closet promptly disappears only to be succeeded by another. The hunt for the jewels reaches a climax at two A.M. when four couples unknown to each other turn up to search. Not since the days of Mack Sennett has there been such an hilarious series of entrances and exits. Rated: PG-13. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=235209 for more info.
Sunday, June 23
Philomath Farmers Market. Philomath Public Library, 1050 Applegate Street, Philomath. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. Empower local food growers, producers, and makers to contribute to a thriving localized economy. Improve the accessibility, affordability, and availability of food within our community. Create inclusive space to foster community building and gathering to encourage collaboration, understanding, and shared experiences. Visit https://philomathfarmersmarket.org/ 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.
Live Music at Lumos: Folk Rock with Randy McCoy. Lumos Wine Company Tasting Room, 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath. 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Randy McCoy is a singer/songwriter from Yachats, Oregon. An Oregon Native, Randy has been writing songs and performing in the Pacific Northwest since 1982. Performing original music and an eclectic selection of covers of folk/rock songs on guitar, ukulele and harmonica, Randy’s music takes his listeners on a unique and enjoyable journey. Randy will be joining us at the Big Ol’ Barn on Sunday, June 23 from 2-4pm! Visit https://lumoswine.com/event/folk-rock-randy-mccoy/ for more info.
Exit the Body: A Farce in Three Acts. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. 2:30 p.m. $14 – $16. A mystery writer rents a New England house that is the rendezvous point for some jewel thieves. The focal point of the set is the closet which opens into a living room and a library. A body found in the closet promptly disappears only to be succeeded by another. The hunt for the jewels reaches a climax at two A.M. when four couples unknown to each other turn up to search. Not since the days of Mack Sennett has there been such an hilarious series of entrances and exits. Rated: PG-13. Visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=235209 for more info.
All The Way Open Mic Comedy. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Come laugh and make us laugh at the All The Way Open Mic comedy night with your host Terry Geil! Sign-up at 7:30, Comedy at 8! Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Table Top Game Day. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Common Fields is open Sundays! If you are playing games on Sundays at Common Fields, you get a $1.00 off your beverage. Swing by and meet up to play D&D, Magic the Gathering, or a good old board game. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Monday, June 24
Art About Agriculture. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free. OSU College of Agricultural Sciences’ Art About Agriculture 2024: Art About Agriculture’s 41st annual competition and touring exhibition presents juried selections from Pacific Northwest artists highlighting the lifeblood of the region’s agricultural diversity, economy, communities, and culture: our natural resources. RESOURCEful presents multifaceted interpretations of natural resources’ inseparable tie to our food and fiber. For the first time, Art About Agriculture’s annual juried open call encouraged student art submissions with scholarship awards for College of Agricultural Sciences students of selected artwork. This opportunity was made possible in partnership with OSU College of Agricultural Sciences’ Academic Programs. We are thrilled to include artwork from four students representing OSU College of Agricultural Sciences, OSU ECampus and Oregon Coast School of Art. Visit https://lasells.oregonstate.edu/exhibit/art-about-agriculture-competition-and-touring-exhibition-2024-resourceful for more info.
CIP Summer Park Tour. Grand Oaks Park, 6200 block of SW Trellis Dr., Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Explore Corvallis parks! A free and informal meetup for children and families. Location rotates weekly. Parent/guardian attendance required. Sponsored by Corvallis Indoor Park. Ages 0–12. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/cip-summer-park-tour for more info.
Election Information Session (City Councilor November 2024 General Election). 5 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Presenters of this session will explain elected office in Corvallis and provide information to prospective candidates on the process of running for office. This event will not be a forum for debating issues, nor will it address how to campaign for office. Everyone is welcome, especially people who are interested in running for City Council or who would like to learn more about our City’s election process. This session will be held in-person at the Madison Avenue Meeting Room and virtually on Zoom at 5:00 p.m. Virtual attendees can join by signing up at this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_l6KfEJe1Tia8RzSAJowf9w. A recording of the session will be made available on the City website. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/election-information-session-city-councilor-november-2024-general-election for more info.
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