Family Events Calendar: 8-8 to 8-14 - The Corvallis Advocate

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

C3 Summer Concerts Presented by Home Instead: The Joanne Broh Band. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Repeats every month on July, August on the second Thursday. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, and picnic dinner to Chinitmini Park to watch live music on the Corvallis Community Center Terrace Stage. Check out the great line up! www.corvallisoregon.gov/c3/page/events. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/c3-summer-concerts-presented-home-instead 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.

Friday, August 9

Teen Escape Room: Space Pirate Attack! Youth Activity Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m. – 3 p.m., & 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free. You’re on a passenger ship to Mars that has just been attacked by space pirates! Any moment now you and your fellow passengers could be ejected into the cold heart of space. You’ll have to solve puzzles and find clues to beat the threat- can you escape? For grades 6-12. Registration is required, please only register for one timeslot. Registration for this event will close on August 9, 2024 @ 11:30am. Allowed Grades: 6th Grade to 12th Grade. There are 3 seats remaining. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/teen-escape-room-space-pirate-attack-18742 for more info.

Saturday, August 10

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.

Meet the Author: Lorraine Anderson. Grass Roots Books & Music, 251 SW Madison Avenue, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free. Author Lorraine Anderson will be demonstrating baking bread, answering all of your questions about solar cooking, and signing copies of Slow Cook Solar on the sidewalk outside Grass Roots Books & Music from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 10. Visit https://www.grassrootsbookstore.com/ for more info.

Saturday Stories. Main Meeting Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, 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-18710 for more info.

Summer Concert: Adventures at the Vineyard. Tyee Wine Cellars 26335 Greenberry Road, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. Price: TBA. Enjoy a fun-filled evening of entertainment and activities with CASA – Voices for Children at beautiful Tyee Wine Cellars while supporting local children in care. This annual fundraiser will offer an evening of family fun. The evening will include live music, no host food vendors and wine tasting, and activities for all ages. Visit https://www.casa-vfc.org/summer-concert for more info.

Starry-Starry Nite. Airlie Winery.15305 Dunn Forest Rd, Monmouth, 6 p.m. Saturday through 10 a.m. Sunday, MUSIC Saturday from 7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Everybody’s favorite campout, Starry Starry Nite! Join us for the evening of August 10th and camp until morning when Mary will be serving her famous blackberry pancake, egg and watermelon breakfast. Saturday night Rudy and Deb will have BBQ for sale until 9 pm (please bring cash) and the music of Spry will keep us entertained from 7:30 to 10 while we wait to see what we can see in the moonlit sky. The Perseid Meteor shower will peak August 11, 12, & 13th after midnight so who knows, could be good after the moon sets. Reservations are required and space will be limited for Starry Starry Nite so order your tickets now to reserve your spot. Cost is $15 for wine club members (first 2, members must log in to get the discount). Visit https://airliewinery.orderport.net/wines/Tickets for more info.

Henry IV: The Follies of Falstaff. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd Street, Corvallis. Or Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Road, Corvallis. $15 – $17. 7:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. Wacky drunken hijinks and tense political machinations trade off in this new conflated adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry IV Parts 1 and 2. King Henry IV of England is at his wit’s end with his firstborn son, Prince Henry (aka Hal). Instead of learning how to rule a country, Hal spends his days hanging out with the notoriously witty drunkard and all-around scoundrel Sir John Falstaff and his merry band of borderline criminals. Visit https://www.merelyplayersoregon.com/shows for more info.

Sunday, August 11

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.

Monday, August 12

Senior Book Club: The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams by Stacy Schiff. 2nd Floor Board Room, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Free. The Senior Book Club is open to anyone over the age of 50. We meet in-person on the second Monday of each month at 1:30PM. Meetings are in the Second Floor Boardroom at the Corvallis Branch. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/senior-book-club-17057 for more info.

Tuesday, August 13

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 14

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-18335 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-17435 for more info.

Squishtivities. Philomath Meeting Room, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Squishtivities by Strengthening Rural Families welcomes children and their families. Squishtivities is an adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/squishtivities-17473 for more info.

Thursday, August 15

Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. The Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) is a monthly celebration put on by local artists on the third Thursday of each month. Check out the participating venues and enjoy the creative spirit of the Corvallis community with. Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for more info.

Music in the Park. Offsite Philomath, Philomath City Park, 299 S 23rd St, Philomath. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Join for a craft and a fun activity while you enjoy the music at the City of Philomath Music in the Park Series on May 16th, June 20th, July 18th and August 15th from 6 PM to 8 PM. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/music-park-19510 for more info.

Movie in the Park: Ratatouille. Parks and Recreation Administration Bldg., 1310 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Grab some friends and a picnic basket head for Avery Park and watch Ratatouille under the stars! Join at 7 p.m. for family fun! Concessions will be available. Blankets and lawn chairs recommended. For more information, contact Corvallis Parks and Recreation at 541-766-6918. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/movie-park-ratatouille for more info.

Library at Movie in the Park. 1200 SW Avery Park Drive, Corvallis. Park and Rec will be showing Ratatouille in Avery Park when it gets dark! The library will be there with crafts and bubbles and lawn games! Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/movie-park-ratatouille & https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/library-movie-park-20344 for more info.

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