Cultural Events Calendar
2009-2010
Chemeketa's Cultural Events Calendar is produced as a service to the community by Marilee Moore. If you wish to submit information about an upcoming cultural activity occurring in Oregon or Southwest Washington, please click Marilee's name above.
This calendar is updated daily Monday-Friday and includes events which will occur in future months. If you wish to print this calendar, please use a landscape format for best results.
SITE TOPICS (You can now link from headings just below):
Information About...
*Ongoing Events
*Events With Specific End Date
*Events On Specific Dates
*Area Meetings/Groups
Also...
*Links to Sites of Interest
*Acknowledgments and Quotes
Upcoming Cultural Events
Highlights:
Enjoy your summer! Because I do not work after June 12 until September 8, the calendar is not updated during that time. However, I've already posted information on many, many summer activities for your reference. Thank you, m
Ongoing Events
Chemeketa Wine Sales. CCC Teaching Winery: Northwest Viticulture Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW, Salem. For more information: Jerry Annen, 503.365.4656 or jannen@chemeketa.edu.
Multicultural Center Drum Circle. Chemeketa Community College, B-2 Multicultural Center. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am. For more information: 503.399.5143.
Oregon State Capitol Tours. Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. On hiatus for December. For more information: 503.986.1388.
Environmental Learning Events : Friends of Straub Environmental Learning Center. For more specifics on events and reservations: 503.391.4145 or http://www.fselc.org/
Salem Public Market. Every Saturday, on Rural between 12th & 13th. 8:30am-1pm. Check it out! For more information: 503.623.6605.
Salem Saturday Market. Summer & Marion Sts. NE, Salem. Saturdays, 9am-3pm, April 4 through October. For more information: 503.585.8264 or www.salemsaturdaymarket.com.
Salem Wednesday Market. Chemeketa St., downtown Salem. 10am-2pm. Veggies, flowers, lunch items and more. May through October 28. For more information: 503.585.8264.
Silverton Farmers' Market. Town Square Park on Main St. 9am-1pm. Saturdays, May through October. "Fresh produce, plants & flowers from local growers." For more information: 503.390.7276.
Keizer's Farmers' Market. Keizer Station. 9am-1pm. May through October 3. For more information: 503.873.7040.
Independence Farmers' Market. Next to Sterling Bank. 9am-1pm. Saturdays, May through October. For more information: 503.838.5424.
Portland Farmers' Market. South Park Blocks, Portland. Through Dec. 8:30am-2pm. Free. For more information: 503.241.0032.
Portland Saturday Market. Near Burnside Bridge. Weekends, March-October. Sat., 10am-5pm. Sun., 11am-4:30pm. For more information: www.portlandsaturdaymarket.com/
Eugene Saturday Market. 8th and Oak. For more information: www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org/
Acoustic Music Jam: Bluegrass, Country, Old Time. Guthrie Park Community Center, south of Dallas on 223. Fridays, 7pm. Alcohol and smoke free. For more information: 503.623.0874 or salclark@hotmail.com.
Gospel Music Jam Session. Guthrie Park Community Center, south of Dallas on 223. Third Saturdays, 7pm. Alcohol and smoke free. For more information: 503.623.0874 or salclark@hotmail.com.
Old Time/Bluegrass All-Accoustic Music Jam. Oak Grove Grange, west of Salem. 2nd Sundays, 2-6pm. Free. For more information: 503.623.2410 or jrickreal@aol.com.
Music: McMenamin's Boon's Treasury, Salem.
Music: Blue Pepper Gallery and Internet Cafe, Salem.
Open Mic Singers/Songwriters/Poetry: Cafe Noir, Salem. 7:30pm. Free. For more information: 503.399.9933 or .
Music: Grand House Jazz Band. Grand Vines, Salem. No smoking. No cover. For days/time and more information: 503.399.9463.
Music: Aladdin Theatre, Portland. For more information: http://www.aladdin-theater.com
Concerts and More: The Old Church, Portland. Free concerts on Wednesdays at 12pm. For more information: http://www.oldchurch.org/
Concerts: The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts ("The Shedd"). Eugene. For more information: www.theshedd.org, 541.434.7000 or sheddnotes@ofam.net
Salem Community Drum Circle. Tea Party Bookshop, Salem. Every Wednesday. 7-9pm. Free. For more information: salemdrumcircle@yahoo.com.
Speed Dating. Café Noir, Salem. Second Wednesdays, 6-9pm. $5. 21+. For more information: 503.910.7029.
Country Dances. Guthrie Park Community Center, south of Dallas on 223. Alcohol and smoke free. For more information on future dances: 503.623.0874 or salclark@hotmail.com.
Salem Social Dance Club. Center 50+, Salem. 4th Fridays, 7:30-8pm, dance lessons. 8-10pm, open dancing. $5-10. Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango, Night Club 2-step, and more. Mini-dance lessons are held throughout the night. For more information: 503.358.6213 or www.ssdc.us.
Irish Sean-nós & Céilí Dance Lessons (classes resume Jan. 13). VFW Hall, Salem. No partner necessary. Tuesdays, Sean-nós (old style), 5:45-6:45. Céilí, 6:45-8:30pm. $7/members, $8/non-members (for one class) $10/members, $12/non-members (for both classes). "No experience is necessary. Learn the basic steps of Irish dancing and the traditional Irish Reels, Jigs, and Waltzs. Fun for all experience levels, even those with no dance experience at all. Wear comfortable clothing and flexible shoes. Some wear sneakers, others wear dance shoes; either works. Don't forget your water bottle! Taught by Maldon Meehan." Dance: 2nd Fridays, 7-8pm, lesson; 8-11pm, dance with live music. $10. For more information: info@ceiliofthevalley.org or www.ceiliofthevalley.org
Salem Dances of Universal Peace. Third Thursdays. 7-8:30PM, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Salem. $5 donation. "Family-friendly, easy-to-learn circle dances using sacred phrases from spiritual traditions around the world." For more information: 503.881.8253.
Portland Dances of Universal Peace. Grace Memorial Episcopal, Portland. Tuesdays at 7:30pm. For more information: 503.245.7339.
RJDance Studio Ongoing Dances: For more information: 503.363.3341 or http://www.rjdance.com/.
Mz Jitterbug Dance Classes. New series starting June 8. For more information: 503.588.6303.
Round Dance Lessons. VFW Hall, Salem. Sundays, 5:30-7pm. $3.50 per person per lesson. For more information: 503.363.2129.
Square Dance Lessons. VFW Hall, Salem. Sundays, 7-9pm. $3 per person per lesson. For more information: 503.363.2129.
Traditional Scottish Step Dance. For more information: 503.434.5368.
Belly Dance Classes. For more information: 503.378.7875 or 503.363.3341 (Salem) or 503.838.3603 (Monmouth).
Tap Dance Lessons and Expressive Dance. Riverfront Dance Studio. For more information: 503.930.9333.
Line Dance Classes. For more information: 503.375.8438.
"Hit the Floor" Weekly Dance. Pearce Ballroom, Salem. 8pm. $5. Swing, Latin, and ballroom. No smoking or alcohol. For more information: 503.363.3341.
Salsa Lessons at Cubanisimo Vineyards. 3rd Saturday of each month. 5pm. $15 includes 1-hour lesson and 1 glass of wine. For more information: 503.588.1763.
Improv Comedy: "That's So Geek!" Grand Theatre, Salem. 7pm. $8. "'That's so Geek', a fun evening of improv comedy for the whole family. Built around a five member comedy troupe, requires some audience participation. "That's so Geek" comes to the Grand Theatre every first and third Thursday." For more information: 503.362.9185.
Pentacle Theatre, Salem. (See 2009 schedule at end of Specific Dates.) For more information: www.pentacletheatre.org/
Salem Repertory Theatre. For more information: www.salemrep.org/
Brush Creek Playhouse. Silverton. For more information: www.brushcreekplayhouse.org/
Gallery Theatre, McMinnville. For more information: http://www.gallerytheater.org/
Majestic Theatre, Corvallis. For more information: http://www.majestic.org/
Theatre: Portland Center Stage. Check the Performance Calendar on the web site for current offerings. For more information: http://www.pcs.org/
Oregon Ballet Theatre: For current offerings: http://www.obt.org/
Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2009 Season. For more information: www.osfashland.org or 800.219.8161.
Classic Poetry Group. Salem Public Library, Plaza Room. First Thursdays. 7-9pm. "This group shares favorite poems from the great tradition of British and American poetry written before the First World War. Each member brings a handful of poems to read aloud to the group." For more information: 503.588.6060.
Open Mic Poetry. Silverton. Third Sundays, 3pm. Free. For more information: 503.873.2480. Call for location.
Poetry/ Music/ Songwriters Open Mic. Coffee House Cafe, Salem. First & third Sundays. 7pm. For more information: 503.371.6768.
Second Sunday Poets in Stayton. Studio of artist Paul Toews at 349 N. Third Ave., Stayton. 3-5pm. For more information: 503.859.3045.
A Nite of Poetry. Coffee House Cafe, "Green" Room, Salem. 1st and 3rd Sundays. 7-9:30pm. For more information: hannahaia@hotmail.com
Writers Get Together. Coffee House Cafe, Salem. 2nd and 4th Sundays. 7-9:30pm. For more information: hannahblythe6@hotmail.com
Third Thursday Poets. For more information: Maureen.
"Broken Word" Poetry Open Mic. The Blue Monk, Portland. Wednesdays, 7pm. For more information: 503. 595.0575.
"Broken Word" Poetry Open Mic. Alberta Street Public House. Tuesdays, 7:30pm. For more information: 503.284.7665.
Oregon Literary Review Readings. Blackbird Wine Shop, Portland. First Wednesdays, 7-9pm. For more information: mailto:nursefusion@yahoo.com
Poetry and Music with open mic. Fuel Cafe, Portland. Wednesdays, 7-9pm. For more information: 503.841.8328.
Backspace "Word of Mouth" Poetry Open Mic hosted by Elizabeth Archers. Gallery & Internet Cafe, Portland. Fridays, 7:30-9pm. For more information: 503.248.2900.
Writers Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Salem Public Library, Plaza Room. Thursdays, 12:30pm. Members write novels, short stories, memoirs, poems, and more. For more information: 503.588.9035.
Willamette Writers, Salem Chapter. Roth's, West Salem. 6:30-8pm. $0-10. "Writers of every skill or experience level can enjoy food, networking with local writers, and hearing great speakers."
Salem Fiction Writers. Every other Tuesday, 11:30am-2:30pm. Free. For location and more information: 503.362.3290
Literary Discussion Group. Salem Public Library, Plaza Room. Wednesdays, 1-3pm. "This groups discusses contemporary and classic literature." For more information: 503.588.6052.
Book Discussion Groups at the Salem Public Library. Books for Lunch meets Sept.-May on third Wednesdays at noon. Books for Dessert meets Oct.-June first Tuesdays (call for time). For more information: 503.588.6052 or click here.
Therapeutic Journaling Group. Borders Books, Salem. Third Wednesdays. 7pm. Free. For more information: 503.371.6618.
Third Tuesdays, a series of readings and performances held at Krakow Koffeehouse, Portland. 7-8:30pm. For more information: maemadsen@gmail.com.
Story Time. Jefferson Public Library. Wednesday, 11am. Enjoy stories, songs and fun for ages 2 to 5. For more information: 541.327.3826.
Independence Public Library Activities. Family Story Time, Wednesdays, 10:15am. Spanish Conversation, Tuesdays, 10:15am. Bedtime Storytime, Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Free. For more information: 503.838.1811.
Salem Public Library Storytimes. Bilingual Babytime for Babies (birth-12 months), Wednesdays, 1:30pm. Infant-Toddler Storytime for Babies (birth to 30 months), Wednesdays, 10:15am and 11am; Fridays, 10:30am. Preschool Storytime for Children (ages 2-6), Tuesdays and Saturdays, 10:30am. Family Bedtime Storytime for all ages, Tuesdays, 7pm. Spanish Family Storytime for all ages, Wednesdays, 6:30pm. Free. For more information: 503.588.6088 or www.salemlibrary.org.
Arts Classes: Textile Learning Center. Mission Mill Museum. Salem. For more information: 503.585.7012.
Classes at Willamette Art Center, Salem. For more information: 971.218.4390.
Art Classes for Children and Adults: Salem Art Association. For more information: 503.581.2228 or click here.
Art Classes and Exhibits: Keizer Art Association. Gallery: Keizer Heritage Schoolhouse, open Thurs.-Sat., 1-4pm. Free. For more information: 503.390.3010 or www.keizerarts.org.
Salem Cinema. Showing independent, foreign and classic films. For more information: 503.378.7676 or www.salemcinema.com.
Intercultural Movie Nights. Chemeketa Community College, Multicultural Center. For specific dates, times, and film titles: 503.399.5143.
Hollywood Theatre, Portland. Showing independent, foreign and classic films. For more information: http://www.hollywoodtheatre.org/
Conversazione Italiana, Salem. CHANGE: First Friday and third Tuesday: Napoleon's Crêperie & Gelato (Reed Opera House), Salem. 6pm. Free. Subscribe: Italy-Salem Oregon Yahoo Group by emailing: italy-salemoregon-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. For more information: rossella@chemeketa.edu.
Spanish/Japanese/Russian/French/Chinese/English Language Conversation Groups. Chemeketa Community College. Chemeketa staff and students are welcome. For more information: 503.365.4686.
Spanish Conversation. Oregon State Library, Salem. Thursdays, 12-1pm. Free. For more information: 503.363.1352.
French Club: Local French speakers meet monthly at Willamette University’s Goudy Commons to eat dinner, maintain and improve language skills, and build friendships. Third Thursdays. 6-8pm. For more information: 503.585.8518.
Tokyo University of America Friendship Program. Befriend one or two students during their stay in Salem (not a home stay). For more information: www.tiua.edu/community/tomodachi
Scrabble Club. Salem Public Libary, Plaza Room. Wednesdays, 6pm. For more information: Salem Public Library or 503.378.1257.
Salem Chess Club. Salem Public Library, West Salem Branch. Saturdays, 1-5pm. For more information: salemchessclub.tripod.com
Socrates Cafe. Salem Public Library, Anderson Room B. 4th Tuesdays, 7pm. Free. "This group offers a forum where anyone can discuss ideas and thoughts in a friendly philosophic environment." For more information: 503.269.5810 or 971.240.0665.
Classes at the Salem Family YMCA. For more information: www.YourY.org.
Family Fun Saturdays. Mission Mill Museum, Salem. 11am-1pm. Free. "Join us the second Saturday of each month for Family Fun Saturdays. Family friendly crafts each month, including quilting, drying apples, soap carving, bull whackers and more. Check our events calendar for an updated list of activities throughout the year." For more information: 503.585.7012x229 or http://www.missionmill.org
Children's Discovery Room. Salem Public Library, Third Floor. Free. For more information: 503.588.6088.
Salem Classical Fencing. Beginning classes start May 5. For more information about classes with this non-profit organization: 503.375.9209 or click here.
Walk the Labyrinth. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Salem. Third Mondays, 4-6:30pm. Free. For more information on labyrinths: www.labyrinthsociety.org
1st Wednesdays in Downtown Salem. Through December. 5-8pm. Music, art, dining and much more. For more information: www.gofirstwednesday.info/
1st Thursdays in the Pearl. Pearl District, Portland. Art Gallery Shows and Receptions and more. 5-9pm. For more information: http://www.firstthursday.org/
1st Fridays. Downtown Silverton. Year-round, 7-9pm. New art exhibits and open houses with refreshments. For more information: 503.873.5615.
1st Fridays Art Walk. Downtown Newberg. 5-9pm. For more information: 503.538.0888.
1st Fridays Art Walk. Downtown Eugene. 5:30-8:30pm. For more information: 541.484.5307.
2nd Thursdays on N. Mississippi Avenue, Portland. Art, wine, food, music, and more. 6-10pm. For more information: http://atthemeadow.com/mississippi.htm
3rd Thursdays: Hollywood Nights! Hollywood District, Portland. Art Gallery Shows and Receptions and more. 6-9pm. For more information: http://www.hollywoodboosters.com/events.php#thirdThursday
3rd Saturdays: Art & Wine. Downtown McMinnville. 2-8pm. For more information: www.mcminnvilleartandwine.com
4th Thursdays on Alberta: Art on Alberta. Art Gallery Shows and Receptions and more on Alberta St., Portland. 5-9:30pm. For more information: http://www.artonalberta.org/last_thursday.html
Veterans' Night at the Elks, Independence. Every Thursday, 2-10pm. "All veterans and their families are invited. Informational Flyer."
Events With Specific End Date
Through July 2009
Elsinore Theatre Events. The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. For more information: 503.375.3574 or www.elsinoretheatre.org.
Through July 1, 2009
Wednesday Evening Classic Film Series Spring 2009: On the Road: Adventures, Comic Journeys, and Spiritual Paths. The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. 7pm (box office/doors open at 6pm). $5. June 10: "I Know Where I'm Going!" with Wendy Hiller. June 24: "The Man Who Would Be King" with Sean Connery & Michael Caine. July 1: "A Passage to India" with Alec Guinness & Judy Davis. "The travelers in these On the Road films are searching for adventure or for answers to life’s most fundamental questions. Each movie allows us to accompany a character who has embarked––perhaps unwittingly––on a momentous journey of discovery. Program notes offering commentary will be provided for this Classic program." Co-sponsored by The Historic Elsinore Theatre and Chemeketa Community College. For more information: 503.375.3574 or www.elsinoretheatre.com.
Through July 5, 2009
Art Exhibit: "This Everlasting Valley II." River Gallery, Independence. "The show, sponsored by the College of Agricultural Sciences at OSU, features works from the Art About Agriculture's permanent collection...." May 16: Gallery Talk, 4-5pm with Rick Bartow; Reception, 6:30-9pm. No contact info.
Through July 15, 2009
Peony Paradise. Adelman Peony Gardens, Brooks. For more information: http://peonyparadise.com/
Through July 31, 2009
Exhibit: "Marriage Customs: Jewish, Mexican, Nigerian." World Beat Gallery, Reed Opera House, Salem. Tues.-Fri., 10am-2pm; Sat., 2-4pm. Cultural partners from all three local communities worked in conjunction with volunteers and staff in putting the exhibit together. The gallery is grateful to Marion Cultural Development Corporation for their recent $2,000 donation to the gallery for 2009. For more information: 503.581.2004.
Through August 21, 2009
Oregon Zoo Summer Concerts. For more information: www.oregonzoo.org or 503.226.1561 or events@oregonzoo.org.
Through August 26, 2009
OMSI After Dark. Portland. 6-10pm. $10. "Here's your chance to shoot off water rockets, concoct chemical creations, and enjoy the wonders of OMSI with no kids in sight! Enjoy a glass of wine while learning about robots, tornados, or fossils. Have a pint of local beer while exploring the exhibits. Talk to a brewer about the science behind beer, or taste the complexity of coffee.
OMSI After Dark is an opportunity for the 21-and-over crowd to explore the museum in a child-free environment." For more information: 503.797.4000.
Through May 25, 2010
Oregon Symphony Salem Classical and Pops 2009-2010 Season. Concerts: Oct. 20, 2009-May 25, 2010. Single tickets available Sept. 1 on. For more information: 503.364.0149 or admin@orsymphonysalem.org or www.orsymphonysalem.org.
Through May 31, 2010
Interactive Exhibit: Facing Statehood. Mission Mill Museum, Salem. $6 (adults), $5 (55+), $4 (students with I.D.), $3 (6-17), $0 (under 6). The Facing Statehood exhibition "...highlights the cataclysmic events and immense changes of 150 years of history that led to Oregon statehood in 1859. This exciting time travel will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the values of free speech and the free exchange of ideas; and will change the way you look at Oregon’s history forever. Walk through the stories of the Kalapuya Native peoples, the trappers, missionaries, and early settlers’ migration. Hear the multicultural voices of those who were ineligible to participate in this democratic experience: women, Native Peoples, and Blacks. Finally, you will be asked contribute your own hopes and dreams for Oregon’s future. " For more information: 503.585.7012 or http://www.missionmill.org.
Events On Specific Dates
June, July, August, September, 2009
Dragon Moon Festival. First weekends in Portland Old Town Chinatown district. "A combination of performers, street vendors, and authentic Asian restaurants the Dragon Moon Festival is the closest you can come to experiencing authentic Asian culture in the northwest." For more information: www.dragonmoonfestival.com or 503.810.4380.
June 30, 2009
Children's Activity: Kids Karaoke Party. Salem Public Library, Loucks Auditorium. 2pm. "Channel your inner diva or rock star and join your friends at the Salem Public Library for a Karaoke Party! Free and open to the public - those wishing to perform should pre-register." For more information and to register: 503.588.6088.
June 30-July 4, 2009
74th Annual St. Paul Rodeo. St. Paul Arena. "Experience the exhilaration of rodeo, the sport of the old Wild West! Join the St. Paul community for the 74th rendition of the St. Paul Rodeo this Fourth of July week. The world’s greatest professional cowboys and cowgirls will keep you on the edge of your seat for over two hours at each performance as they compete for more than $400,000 in prize money. Fearless bull riders, burly steer wrestlers, gorgeous barrel racers, soaring bronc riders, and colorful clowns will keep you entertained and shouting for more." Lots of family activities all days. For more information: 1.800.237.5920 / 503.633.2011 or www.stpaulrodeo.com/index.html
July 1, 2009
Wednesday Evening Classic Film Series Spring 2009: On the Road: Adventures, Comic Journeys, and Spiritual Paths. The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. 7pm (box office/doors open at 6pm). $5. July 1: "A Passage to India" with Alec Guinness & Judy Davis. Co-sponsored by The Historic Elsinore Theatre and Chemeketa Community College. For more information: 503.375.3574 or www.elsinoretheatre.com.
July 2, 2009
A celebratory reception for Salem, co-authored by Tom Fuller and Christy Van Heukelem. Mission Mill Museum, Salem. 5:30-7pm. Free. "The book chronicles the history of our community and is part of the popular Images of America series published by Arcadia Press. Includes wine, refreshments, a short reading from the book and an opportunity for book signing." For more information: 503.371.1279.
July 2-5, 2009
Waterfront Blues Festival. Waterfront Park, Portland. Daily donation of $10 and two cans of food benefits Oregon Food Bank. "Now in its 22nd year, the Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival is the largest blues festival west of the Mississippi and the second-largest blues festival in the nation." For more information: www.waterfrontbluesfest.com/
86th Annual Molalla Buckeroo PRCA Rodeo. Molalla, OR. For more information: www.molallabuckeroo.com or 503.829.8388.
July 3-August 11, 2009
Summer Concerts at the Oregon Garden, Silverton. 7pm. July 3: Amy Clawson. July 9: Three Dog Night. July 22: Sam Bush/Grascals. July 30: Crystal Gale/Juice Newton. August 6: Swinging with Benny Goodman. August 11: Sawyer Brown. For more information: 503.874.8100 or www.oregongarden.org.
July 4, 2009
Bullards Beach State Park 4th of July. Dusk to 10:30pm. "2009 fireworks display sponsored by the City of Bandon on property adjacent to the park." For more information, Bandon Chamber of Commerce, 541.347.9616. Fireworks not allowed in the park or on the beach.
July 6-August 28, 2009
Summer Camps at A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, Salem. "A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village offers an array of fun, hands-on summer camps for ages 3 - 10 in the arts, science and humanities." For more information: info@acgilbert.org or 503.371.3631.
July 7-August 20, 2009
Noon Tunes Summer Concert Series. Portland's Pioneer Square. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12pm. Free. For more information: 503.223.1613 or click here for schedule.
July 9, 2009
Salem YMCA Family Nights: "America the Beautiful" features dinner, activities, crafts and door prizes. Dinner, 5:30-7:30pm. $3/$2. For more information: 503.399.2796.
July 9-12, 2009
Marion County Fair. Oregon State Fairgrounds & Expo Center, Salem. For more information: 503.585.9998 or www.mcfair.net or marioncountyfair@co.marion.or.us.
July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 2009
Concerts: River Rhythms '09. Monteith Park or Linn Co. Fairgrounds; check website. Sponsored by Albany Parks & Recreation. July 9: Young Dubliners. July 16: Joe Nichols. July 23: Chuck Wicks. July 30: The Coats. August 6: Ricardo Lemno. August 13: Pablo Cruise. For more information: http://www.cityofalbany.net/parks/riverrhythms/2009/index.php
July 9-August 13, 2009
Riverview Six to Sunset Concert Series. Esther Short Park, Vancouver, WA. 6pm. Free. July 9: 5 Guys Named Moe. July 16: Patrick Lamb. July 23: Swingline Cubs. July 30: Norman Sylvester. Aug. 6: The Beatniks. Aug. 13: Johnny Limbo & the Lugnuts. For more information: 360.487.8630 or events@ci.vancourver.wa.us.
July 10, 2009
Silly Summer Days: Down on the Farm. A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, Salem. 11am-1pm. "Meet the animals of the 4-H Farm Animal Petting Zoo and participate in hands-on crafts. Free with admission." For more information: 503.371.3631.
July 10-12, 2009
40th Annual Oregon Country Fair. Veneta, OR. "The Fair is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and we are throwing our greatest three-day party ever. With 17 stages of entertainment, almost 80 food booths and hundreds of crafts there is another surprise around every bend in the path." For more information: www.oregoncountryfair.org
July 10-August 1, 2009
Theatre: Comic Potential. Pentacle Theatre, Salem. For more information: 503.485.4300 or www.pentacletheatre.org.
July 10-August 14, 2009
Movies: "Flicks on the Bricks." Portland's Pioneer Square. Dusk. Free. July 10: Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade. July 24: Dirty Dancing. August 7: Jurassic Park. August 14: Anchorman. For more information: click here.
July 11, 2009
Family Fun Saturday - Punched-Tin Folk Art. Mission Mill Museum, Salem. 11am-1pm. Free. "Create folk art masterpieces using household tin foil." For more information: 503.585.7012 or http://www.missionmill.org
July 11-12, 2009
Grand Ronde Veterans' Powwow. Uyxat Powwow grounds, Grand Ronde. For more information: click here.
July 15, 2009
Summer Folk Fest. Chemeketa Community College, Bldg. 6 Auditorium. 1pm. $10 adults/$5 children. "Do you remember songs like This Land is Your Land, Tom Dooley and Puff The Magic Dragon? Get ready to sing along to these and many more well known favorites, just like the old-fashioned hootenannies of the 1960's! [Featured] performances by The Wanderers with Igor, Riverbend and The New Folksters--jam sessions and workshops. The festival...includes three concerts, workshops in guitar, banjo, and folk song history, and on-going jam sessions. A special ukulele circle jam is also scheduled. Attendees are encouraged to bring your instruments and your voices." For more information: www.summerfolkfest.info or 541.902.2336.
National Gummi Worm Day. A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, Salem. " Paint a picture using gummi worms and make an earthworm puppet. Free with admission." For more information: 503.371.3631.
July 15-September 11, 2009
Cuthbert Amphitheater Concert Series. For more information: www.thecuthbert.com/.
July 16-19, 2009
Linn County Fair. Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany. For more information: 541.926.4314 or rporter@co.linn.or.us.
July 17, 2009
Silly Summer Days: 3-2-1...Blast Off to the Moon Friday. A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, Salem. 11am-1pm. "Blast Off to the Moon, [is] a free drop-in program celebrating the 40th anniversary of the first landing on the moon. Kids will make astronaut helmets, moon prints and rockets. Free with admission." For more information: 503.371.3631.
July 17-19, 2009
Da Vinci Days. Downtown Corvallis. For more information: http://www.davinci-days.org/
Portland International Beer Fest. North Park Blocks in the Pearl. "PIB is an over-the-top beer festival celebrating the world’s most legendary brewing styles and the nations that made them famous. Come taste over 130 world-class beers from more than 15 countries."
For more information: www.seattlebeerfest.com/Index2%20PIB.htm
July 18, 2009
Portland Highland Games. Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham. All day. $20/adults. $10/ages 6-17. "Spend the day among the Scots! Experience Scottish culture first hand. Scottish dance, music, athletic competitions, children's activities. The Portland Highland Games was created to foster and preserve traditional Scottish Highland culture." For more information: www.PHGA.org or 503.293.8501.
Symphony in the Park. Cuthbert Amphitheater, Eugene. 7pm open, 8pm concert. Free. For more information: www.thecuthbert.com/
July 19, 2009
Open Mic Poetry. Water Street Salon, Creekside Patio, Silverton. 4-5pm. Bring a poem to share. For more information: hudgie45@gmail.com.
July 19, August 16, 2009
Portland's Sunday Parkways. 9am-4pm. On each of these dates several miles of Portland city streets are opened for people to walk or ride bikes...a community event! For more information: www.portlandonline.com/Transportation/index.cfm?c=46103
July 22-25, 2009
Mt. Hood County Fair. Mt. Hood County Fairgrounds, Odell. For more information: 542.354.2865 or www.hoodriverfair.com.
Chief Joseph Days: rodeos, parades, dances, & more. Joseph, Wallowa County. For more information: www.chiefjosephdays.com/
July 23-26, 2009
Oregon Brewers Festival 2009. Waterfront Park, Portland. "The Oregon Brewers Festival is regarded as one of the finest craft beer festivals in the world. Seventy-three breweries offer handcrafted brews to more than 60,000 beer lovers during the four-day event." For more information: www.oregonbrewfest.com
July 24, 2009
Silly Summer Days: Under The Sea. A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, Salem. 11am-1pm. "Kids will assemble a tropical fish tank, create sea shell art, make a mermaid puppet and craft a necklace out of pasta shells. Free with admission." For more information: 503.371.3631.
July 24-26, 2009
Jefferson Mint Festival & Frog Jump. Jefferson, OR. For more information: http://www.mintfestival.com/
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival. Stevenson, WA. For more information: http://www.columbiagorgebluegrass.net/
July 25-26, August 1-2, 2009
The Great Oregon Steam Up: Celebrating 150 Years of Oregon Industry. Antique Powerland, Brooks. "The Great Oregon Steam-Up is the largest event at Antique Powerland during the year and involves all of the museums and many other participants. One of the unique aspects of the event is that most of the equipment is running. A parade takes place each day at 1:30PM and includes vintage tractors, trucks, and automobiles. The steam powered sawmill operates twice a day and the trolley tours the site perimeter all four days of the show. This year features equipment 'Made in Oregon' in honor of Oregon's 150 years of industry." For more information: 503.393.2424 or apmaoffice@eschelon.com or www.antiquepowerland.com/info/annual.html
July 29-31, 2009
38th Annual Abbey Bach Festival. Mt. Angel Abbey. 5:15pm: vespers in the church. 6pm: brief organ concert by Dana Robinson. 6:30pm: picnic dinner on the lawn. 8pm: main performance in Damian Center. Wed.: Duo Affinité, trumpet and bassoon. Thurs.: Infinitus Trio, strings. Fri.: Lucille Chung, piano. $120 for all 3 days. $45 for individual, single-performance tickets. For more information: 503.845.3068.
July 29-August 1, 2009
Benton County Fair & Rodeo. Benton County Fairgrounds, Corvallis. For more information: 541.766.6521 or www.bentoncountyfair.com or scott.stoller@co.benton.or.us.
Yamhill County Fair. Yamhill County Fairgrounds, McMinnville. For more information: 503.434.7524 or fair@co.yamhill.or.us or www.co.yamhill.or.us/fair.
Union County Fair. Union County Fairgrounds, LaGrande. For more information: 541.434.3683 or www.unioncountyfair.org.
July 30-August 2, 2009
Washington County Fair. Washington County Fairgrounds, Hillsboro. For more information: 503.648.1416 or generaloffices@faircomplex.com or www.faircomplex.com.
July 31, 2009
Silly Summer Days: Medieval Times. A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village, Salem. 11am-1pm. "Transform into a prince or princess with royal crafts, face painting and more! Free with admission." For more information: 503.371.3631.
July 31, August 1-2, 2009
The Bite of Salem. Riverfront Park, Salem. For more information: www.biteofsalem.com/ (Site may not be current for 2009 festival yet.)
Oregon Jamboree. Sweet Home, OR. "The Oregon Jamboree In Sweet Home is the Northwest's Premier Country Music and Camping Festival." For more information: http://www.oregonjamboree.com/
11th Annual Pickathon Roots Music Festival. Boring, OR. "Pickathon provides one of the best summer festival lineups of 2009 that represents our commitment to soulful, gritty, unpredictable, and traditional Roots music that is shaping the country’s musical horizons." For more information: www.pickathon.com
Street Jam: Portland Trail Blazers 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament & Festival, presented by Adidas, benefitting Special Olympics Oregon. For more information: www.trailblazersstreetjam.com/ or trailblazers@you.rripcity.com
Tillamook Cheese 100th Anniversary Celebration. Portland's Pioneer Square. 10am-4pm. "Come down to the Square and enjoy a full day of festivities and fun! Learn about cheese pairings, sample Tillamook Cheese, have an ice cream cone for a penny or get your picture taken with Tillie the cow!" No contact info.
August (date unknown)
Nesika Illahee Pow Wow, Siletz, OR. For more information: 800.922.1399.
August 1-8, 2009
Wallowa County Fair. Wallowa County Fairgrounds, Enterprise. For more information: 541.426.4097 or wcfair2000@yahoo.com.
August 5-8, 2009
Tillamook County Fair. Tillamook County Fairgrounds, Tillamook. For more information: 503.842.2272 or www.wcn.net/tillamookfair.
August 6-9, 2009
Polk County Fair & Rodeo. Polk County Fairgrounds, Rickreall. Rodeo, Animals, Entertainment, Concessions, Family Activities. For more information: 503.623.3048 or www.co.polk.or.us/fair or andersen.tina@co.polk.or.us.
August 7-9, 2009
The Bite of Oregon: Celebrating Oregon's Bounty. Waterfront Park, Portland. $7/12 & under free. For more information: www.biteoforegon.com/ or cfpromo@aracnet.com.
Homer Davenport Days. Coolidge McClaine Park, Silverton. Free. "Since 1980, Silverton in Marion County, Oregon has celebrated the life and humor of Homer Davenport, internationally respected and pioneering political cartoonist from the turn of the century. The festival consists of an arts and crafts fair, a parade, the Davenport (couch) Races, a political cartoon contest, and many other events."For more information: www.davenportdays.com or 503.508.9591.
August 7-23, 2009
Theatre: Shootout at Sadie's Saloon and The Ghost of Mystery Manor. Brush Creek Playhouse, Silverton. $10/$8/$7. For more information: www.brushcreekplayhouse.org/
August 14-16, 2009
2009 Mt. Hood Jazz Festival. For more information: www.mthoodjazz.org/
Grand Ronde Competition Powwow. Tribal Powwow Grounds near Fort Yamhill State Park. For more information: www.grandronde.org/.
August 16, 2009
India Festival 2009. Portland's Pioneer Square. "On August 16th, the Square will be filled with the tastes, sights, and sounds of India during a full day of live music, dancing, food, and entertainment. The India Cultural Association will share the culture and heritage of India with the community in the form of dancing, food, and clothes indigenous to the country of India." For more information: 503.645.7902 or admin@icaportland.org.
August 18-23, 2009
Clackamas County Fair. Clackamas County Fairgrounds, Canby. For more information: 503.266.2833 or www.clackamascountyfairandevents.com or ccfair@canby.com.
Lane County Fair. Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene. For more information: 541.682.4292 or www.atthefair.com or jeri@laneeventscenter.org.
August 21-September 12, 2009
Theatre: My Fair Lady. Pentacle Theatre, Salem. For more information: 503.485.4300 or www.pentacletheatre.org.
August 27-29, 2009
Festa Italiana: Portland's own Italian Festival, celebrating Italian-American culture in America. Pioneer Square, Portland. Free, donations appreciated. Italian music, food, crafts and more. Other events begin August 22. For more information: www.festa-italiana.org/
August 28-30, 2009
Northwest Art and Air Festival. Albany. For more information: http://www.cityofalbany.net/parks/nwaaf/index2009.php
August 28-September 7, 2009
2009 Oregon State Fair. Oregon State Fair & Expo Center, Salem. For more information: www.oregonstatefair.org/ or 503.947.3247.
September 5-7, 2009
Art in the Pearl. North Park Blocks, Portland. For more information: www.artinthepearl.com/
September 8-9, 2009
10th Annual Guided Trip to Ashland Shakespeare Festival. Plays: Henry VIII, The Servant of Two Masters, and The Music Man. Trip leader is Ted Desel, long-time theatre director/instructor. For more information: tdesel@comcast.net.
September 11, 2009
Lifelong Learning Institute Summer Wine Workshop. Chemeketa Community College, Northwest Viticulture Center. For more information: alank@chemeketa.edu or 503.399.2520.
September 11-13, 2009
Sisters' Folk Festival. "The Festival is a celebration of acoustic American music from blues to bluegrass. The Festival features the Dave Carter Memorial Songwriting Contest..." For more information: www.sistersfolkfestival.com/ or info@sistersfolkfestival.com or 541.549.4979.
September 14, 2009-February 23, 2010
Concerts: Salem Concert Association. Sept. 14: Rudolf Budginas, a Russian pianist. Nov. 19: Cavatina Duo, flue and guitar. Feb. 23: Tenor Daniel Rodriguez. Additional spring concert TBA. For more information: 503.623.9055 or 503.315.2116.
September 17-20, 2009
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest- Oregon's largest folk festival. Traditional Biergarten, Weingarten and Alpinegarten. Large Arts and Crafts Show and so much more! For more information: www.oktoberfest.org.
September 25, 2009
Indian Day Celebration. Portland's Pioneer Square. 2pm on. For more information: www.npaihb.org/
September 25-27, 2009
17th Annual Portland Juggling Festival. Reed College Sports Center, Portland. Check back for contact info.
September 26-27, 2009
Corvallis Fall Festival. Central Park. Saturday: 10am-6pm. Sunday: 10am-5pm. Free. "Main Stage music featuring rock, jazz, blues, funk, afro, celtic, teen bands. Something for everyone." For more information: 541.752.9655 or www.corvallisfallfestival.com/cff/ or director@corvallisfallfestival.com.
September 27, 2009
Camerata Musica Concert (2009-10 series opener). Salem Public Library, Loucks Auditorium. 2:30pm. For more information: click here.
October 2-4, 2009
Greek Festival. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Portland. Delicious food, dancing and more. For more information: 503.234.0468.
October 2-24, 2009
Theatre: Stop Kiss. Pentacle Theatre, Salem. For more information: 503.485.4300 or www.pentacletheatre.org.
October 8, 2009
Musical Revue: Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway. The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. 7:30pm. For more information: www.elsinoretheatre.org or 503.375.3574.
October 9-25, 2009
Theatre: In My Defense, What About Me(n)? Brush Creek Playhouse, Silverton. $10/$8/$7. For more information: www.brushcreekplayhouse.org/.
October 9, 2009-June 5, 2010
Smith Fine Arts Series. Western Oregon University. 7:30pm. Oct. 9: Danza Contemporánea Universitaria. Nov. 6-8: Rebecca Fromherz. Feb. 9: Auryn String Quartet. March 13: Inti-Illimani. April 4: An Evening with Mel Brown. June 5: Lizz Wright with the American Metropole Orchestra. For more information and tickets: 503.838.8333.
October 12, 2009-April 19, 2010
Oregon Symphony Association in Salem Concerts: Classical. Willamette University, Smith Auditorium. 8pm. Oct. 12: The Great Gershwin. Nov. 30: Music From the Movies! April 19: Fabulous Forties! For more information: www.orsymphonysalem.org
October 12, 2009-April 19, 2010
Oregon Symphony Salem Pops Concerts. Willamette University, Smith Auditorium. 8pm. $? Single tickets available Sept. 1 on. For more information: 503.364.0149 or admin@orsymphonysalem.org or www.orsymphonysalem.org.
October 15-18, 2009
Portland Latin American Film Festival. For more information: www.pdxlaff.org/
October 20, 2009-May 25, 2010
Oregon Symphony Association in Salem Concerts: Classical. Willamette University, Smith Auditorium. 8pm. Oct. 20: Bach, Beethoven & Bernstein. Nov. 2: Beethoven's Symphony No. 5. Feb. 22: Angela Hewitt Plays Mozart. April 13: Pinchas Zukerman Plays Brahms. April 27: Midori Plays Sibelius. May 25: Mahler's Titan. For more information: www.orsymphonysalem.org
November (date unknown)
Siletz Tribal Restoration Pow Wow, Siletz, OR. For more information: 800.922.1399x1230.
November 8, 2009
Bluegrass Concert: Cherryholmes. The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. 7pm. For more information: www.elsinoretheatre.org or 503.375.3574.
November 9-11, 2009
Conference: Partners in Community Forestry. For more information: www.arborday.org
November 13-December 5, 2009
Theatre: Reckless. Pentacle Theatre, Salem. For more information: 503.485.4300 or www.pentacletheatre.org.
November 14, 2009
Northwest Food & Wine Festival. Memorial Coliseum, Portland. 4-9pm. $? "Guests can expect a floor filled with over 600 wines and 50 restaurants and gourmet food tastes which feature an incredible array of options for guests." For more information: www.nwfoodandwinefestival.com or 800.422.0251.
November 27, 2009
Pioneer Square Tree Lighting Ceremony. 5:30pm. "On the day after Thanksgiving, Portlanders will gather at the Square to celebrate the official start of the season by lighting the spectacular 75ft Tree." No contact info.
December 4, 2009
Concert: The Trail Band. The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. 7:30pm. For more information: www.elsinoretheatre.org or 503.375.3574.
December 7, 2009
Family Series Performance: Charlotte's Web. The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. 7pm. For more information: www.elsinoretheatre.org or 503.375.3574.
January 19-20, 2010
A Kennedy Center for Young Audiences On Tour Performance: Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure. Jan. 19: 7pm. Jan. 20: 10am. The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. For more information: www.elsinoretheatre.org or 503.375.3574.
February 12, 2010
Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer & his 6-piece band. The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. 7:30pm. For more information: www.elsinoretheatre.org or 503.375.3574.
February 25-28, 2010
Wintergrass Bluegrass Music Festival. Tacoma, WA. For more information: www.wintergrass.com.
March 5, 2010
The Alley Cats: America’s premier acapella doo-wop group. The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. 7:30pm. For more information: www.elsinoretheatre.org or 503.375.3574.
March 30, 2010
Family Series Performance: Nate the Great! The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. 7pm. For more information: www.elsinoretheatre.org or 503.375.3574.
May 1, 2010
Bjorn Again: The ABBA Experience. The Historic Elsinore Theatre, Salem. 7:30pm. For more information: www.elsinoretheatre.org or 503.375.3574.
Area Meetings/Groups
Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs Board
The Oregon Assembly for Black Affairs (OABA) Board meets the first Saturday of each month from 10am-Noon, at the Salem YMCA, 685 Court St SE, Salem OR 97301. General Membership meetings are held Quarterly in Eugene, Corvallis, Portland, and Salem. The board's mission is to improve the political, educational, social-health, legal, and economic status of Blacks in Oregon. For more information: OABA at oaba@peak.org; Aneesah Furqan, Secretary at 503.463.0327 or aneesahfurqan@msn.comOregon Commission on Black Affairs
For more information: Commissioner Everette Rice at Everette.L.Rice@state.or.us or ocba@qwest.net..Oregon Commission on Hispanic Affairs
For more information: Francisco Levya-Johnson, 541.912.9083.Oregon Commission on Asian Affairs
For more information: Carol Suzuki, 503.986.1076 or carol.suzuki@state.or.us.Oregon Commission for Women
For more information: 503.725.5889 or ocfw@pdx.edu.Oregon Disabilities Commission
All meetings are held in the State Capitol hearing room 50 in the basement, Salem, Oregon from 9:00am-4:00pm. Public Comment is at 1pm. For more information: 503.378.3142, 800.358.3117 (V/TTY). For accommodations, please contact at least 72 hours in advance. All meetings have sign-language interpreters.NAACP Salem-Keizer Chapter Meeting
The general meeting is the third Monday of the month from 6:30-8pm in the Building 2 Multicultural Center of Chemeketa Community College, Salem. New members are welcome! For more information: Sheryl A. Dash, President, 503.566.8876 or SherylDash@msn.com.NAACP Salem-Keizer Youth Group Meeting
Meetings are every Wednesday, 6:30-8pm, at Mano a Mano Center, Rm. 160, Salem. Leaders: Christian Epps and Rashad Furqan. For more information: 503.363.3909.Salem Human Rights and Relations Advisory Commission
The Commission is appointed by the Mayor of Salem to advise the City Council on Human Rights issues and to hear complaints of discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodation. Meets second Tuesday of the month. For more information: 503.588.6261 or mejohnston@cityofsalem.net.Salem-Keizer Indian Education Parent Board Meeting
For more information: 503.399.3353.Equal Access for Girls Coalition Meeting.
A coalition of organizations and individuals committed to the equal access for girls and young women to all the appropriate gender-specific services and supports they need to develop their full potential. For more information: Pam Patton, 503.258.4293.Nigerian Community in Oregon & Southwest Washington (NCOSWA)
Meets the last Saturday of each month in Portland. NCOSWA works to build bridges with other Nigerians, Nigerian and African Organizations, and the community. For more information: Efosa Odighizuwa, President at 503.731.4646 x2318, efosa1@aol.com.Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon Monthly Meetings. "The monthly networking meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Holladay Park Plaza Penthouse, 1300 NE 16th Avenue, Portland, Oregon from 6:00-8:00pm. Complimentary food and refreshments are provided. Everyone is welcome." For more information: www.pacco.org
Amici D'Italia
The "Amici d'Italia" is an organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Italian and Italian-American heritage, culture and history for the Italian-Americans of the community and for those of non-Italian descent who may be interested. The members are largely of Italian descent, but also includes friends (amici) of Italians who share a common interest.
For more information: Remo Minato at 503.665.4723 or remom@earthlink.netPortland Sons of Italy
Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) is the oldest and largest association of American men and women of Italian descent in the United States. Portland Sons of Italy is a fraternal organization dedicated to promoting Italian culture and heritage. Our motto is "liberty, equality, and fraternity." For more information: 503.287.3255 or defamiglia@juno.comAll-Ireland Cultural Society of Oregon
The All-Ireland Cultural Society of Oregon is a Non-Profit organization that has been bringing social opportunities, Irish entertainment, and cultural information to the Portland area for over 60 years! We invite you to join the fun by becoming a member. For more information: 503.286.4812 or aicsoregon@aol.com or http://hometown.aol.com/aicsoregon/myhomepage/club.htmlAustrian-American Society of Oregon
The Austrian-American Society of Oregon is a non-profit, non-political organization, which serves its membership, consisting of Austrian citizens, former Austrians and friends of Austria, on humanistic and social level by aiming to promote Austrian culture and traditions, and foster better understanding between Austria, the United States of America and the World Community. For more information: Erika Buschka, 503.246.2990. www.austrianspdx.orgFinnish-American Historical Society of the West
Our web site contains links to American Finn and Finnish National web sites, with varying themes. For more information: 503.654.0448 or finamhsw@teleport.com or http://www.finamhsw.com/
The Scandinavian Club
Meets the third Thursday of the month from 7-9pm at Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th, Portland. For more information: Cathy Bjork, 503.358.5883.Asociacion Peruana de Oregon - Peruvian Associaton of Oregon. Meetings are held once a month, usually on the last Saturday of each month. 6:30-8:30pm. This non-for-profit corporation's primary purpose shall be to unify and integrate Peruvians and their next-of-kin, who reside in Oregon; and thus to attempt to promote the civic, cultural, educational, professional and social advancement of its members. For more information: 503.620.2366.
Links to Sites of Interest
Salem Community Services Phone Numbers
Building 45: Literary/Arts Journal of Chemeketa Community College, Salem.
Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Willamette University, Salem, OregonPrewitt/Allen Archaeological Museum
Corban College, Salem, Oregon (Middle East Artifacts)Asahel Bush House Museum
Salem, OregonDeepwood Estate Museum
Salem, OregonMission Mill Museum
Salem, OregonJensen Arctic Museum
Monmouth, OregonPortland Art Museum
Portland, OregonOregon Jewish Museum
Portland, OregonChildren's Museum 2nd Generation
Portland, Oregon. Fun and educational activities for children.
OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry)
Portland, Oregon. Exciting activities for children of all ages.Museum of Tolerance
Los Angeles, CAMarion County Historical Society Museum
Salem, OregonPolk County Historical Museum
Rickreall, OregonOregon Historical Society (museum and more)
Portland, OregonThe Historic Elsinore Theatre
Salem, OregonThe Grand Ballroom & The Historic Grand Theater
Salem, OregonThe Majestic Theatre
Corvallis, OregonAladdin Theatre
Portland, OregonInterstate Firehouse Cultural Center
Portland, OregonPortland Art and Culture Web Site
The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity
Portland Classical Chinese Garden
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Hatfield Marine Science CenterEvergreen Aviation Museum and Imax Theatre
McMinnville, Oregon
Riverfront Carousel
Salem, OregonWillamette Queen Sternwheeler
Salem, OregonVolcanoes Baseball
Keizer, OregonEvents at A.C. Gilbert?s Discovery Village
Salem, Oregon. A great place for children of all ages. Phone: 503.371.3631Portland Youth Philharmonic Assoc.
Salem Community Concert Association
The Old Church (concerts)
Portland, OregonOregon Zoo
Portland, Oregon
Acknowledgements and Quotes
*Thanks in small part to the State of Oregon Department of Human Services, Office of Multicultural Health, and Department of Administrative Services.
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