Monday, July 29
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.
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.
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.
CIP Summer Park Tour. Lilly Park, 865 SE Lilly Ave., Corvallis. 9:30 a.m. 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. FREE Event! Mondays, June 17–August 26, 9:30am–12pm & Saturdays, July 20 & August 17, 9:30am–12pm. Visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/15cRGpgfLstRJLf3AtMFIetTbJ0lv96gHWD1U3DAS6ts/ for more info.
CAAB Work Group Meeting – Utility Decarbonization. 11 a.m. This is a work session so that CAAB members may focus on a single issue. As such there will be no opportunity for public comment on the agenda, however, community members are still welcome and encouraged to attend CAAB meetings. Those who would like to attend may register and attend virtually by using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IKiu0sCLTmi66IhLv4Bdlw. Community members who wish to offer written testimony may do so by emailing comments to city@corvallisoregon.gov. Written testimony will be received until 8:00 a.m. the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-caab/page/caab-work-group-meeting-utility-decarbonization-1 for more info.
Terra Bella Farm Tour. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 NE Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m. $5 – $12. Join Terra Bella Farm for an entertaining and educational hour on their 11-acre boutique farm. There are noses to “boop” and maybe you’ll even catch a kiss from an alpaca. Feed the alpacas, brush the goats, feed the ducks and chickens, collect eggs, take selfies with the animals and frolic with the goats. Enjoy a beautiful Willamette Valley view and hang out in the Heavenly Field for 30 minutes after the tour. There are options for a family farm tours or an adults only educational farm tour. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Economic Development Coalition Meeting. 4 p.m. Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend EDC meetings. This meeting is being held both virtually and in-person. Those who would like to attend the meeting may do so using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6ielvcL3SRSnfL_W3gzMfg. Community members who wish to offer testimony either written or verbal via telephone or their computer are encouraged to register with christopher.jacobs@corvallisoregon.gov. by 12:00 pm on the day of the meeting. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-edc/page/economic-development-coalition-meeting-1 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.
Tuesday, July 30
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.
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.
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-18665 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/outdoor-storytime-18667 for more info.
Reptile Man. Philomath City Council Chambers, 980 Applegate Street, Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Free. Rich presents live reptiles and teaches about each. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/reptile-man-18610 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.
Reptile Man. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Rich presents live reptiles and teaches about each other. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/reptile-man-18611 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, July 31
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 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.
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.
Benton County Fair & Rodeo. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. $5 – $30. The Benton County Fair and Rodeo happens Wednesday, July 31 through Saturday, August 3, 2024. Enjoy live music, carnival games and rides, rodeos, exhibitions, strolling performers, and more! Admission price includes all entertainments like the concerts and rodeos. Tickets are $8-$10, and $5 for parking. Wednesday: Family Fun Day! Gate Admission is FREE to kids 16 and under all day. Thursday: Senior Day! Gate admission is FREE to 60+ all day Military Appreciation Every Day at the Fair! Gate admission is FREE to all active, reserve and retired military and National Guard when you show valid military ID at the gate during ticket purchase. 4-H early admission: If you plan to attend the 4-H events before the fair opens at 11:00 am tickets go on sale at the Orange Gate/West Gate at 8:00 am. The Blue Gate/South Gate opens at 11:00 am. Visit https://www.bentoncountyfair.net/ 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.
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-18333 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-17433 for more info.
Reptile Man. Monroe Large Meeting Room, 380 N 5th St, Monroe. 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Free. Rich presents live reptiles and teaches about each other. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/reptile-man-18611 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.
Disposal Site Advisory Committee. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Join virtually with this link. Meeting ID: 882 4792 1911; Passcode: 680718. Visit https://cd.bentoncountyor.gov/events/disposal-site-advisory-committee/ for more.
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.
Historic Resources Commission meeting. 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Meeting begins at 6:30 PM Welcome & Introductions – 5 minutes, Minutes Review and Approval – May 29, Discussion – request from County Administrator on HRC involvement in County Naming Policy – Corey Grogan, County Public Information Officer, 20 minutes, Discussion – Swick House Mitigation – Inga, 30 minutes, & Ongoing Updates. Visit https://cd.bentoncountyor.gov/events/historic-resources-commission-meeting/ for more info.
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