CROSSROADS: AN ERIC CLAPTON TRIBUTE BAND Featuring Guitarist to the Stars: Gary Tackett THE EXPERIENCE Step into the timeless magic of Eric Clapton’s music with Crossroads, the ultimate tribute band featuring Gary Tackett, renowned “Guitarist to the Stars”. From Clapton’s groundbreaking work with Cream and Derek and the Dominos to his Grammy-winning MTV Unplugged performance, […]
In a cultural landscape filled with endless pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz stands out as one of our most insightful social commentators. Her essays and interviews offer her acerbic views on current events and the media – as well as pet peeves including tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak […]
The Breasts of Tiresias Music by Francis Poulenc and Lyics by Gillaume Apollinaiare Gender norms pop like balloons in The Breasts of Tiresias, Poulenc and Appollinaire's bawdy surrealist romp. Frustrated with the life of a housewife, Tiresias sheds her breasts and becomes the male General Tirésias. As she leads a new life fighting distant wars […]
Bring the whole family for some quality together time and learn simple hand-built projects that are fun for everyone and create magical memories for your family. Family Clay Sunday is a drop-in program. No registration required Family Clay Sundays are back. We now offer an “early bird” hour for families that prefer a quieter setting […]
The Elsinore Theatre Silent Film Series presents The Lost World (1925). The Lost World is a 1925 American silent fantasy giant monster adventure film, directed by Harry O. Hoyt and written by Marion Fairfax, adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1912 novel of the same name. 1h 50m With live organ accompaniment by Rick Parks on […]
Blessing Chimanga is an internationally celebrated Zimbabwean musician renowned for his extraordinary talent as a marimba player, singer, songwriter, and percussionist. As a cultural ambassador for Zimbabwe, he has captivated audiences across Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Africa. Blessing’s music is distinguished by its energetic African rhythms and his virtuosic marimba performances, complemented […]
Date: Every Monday Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Price: $5 (first class free!) - Pay at doors All experience levels welcome 15+ Take a break from real life to come play and let loose! Improv is all about teamwork, communication and, most importantly, FUN! Whether you're a casual fan or seasoned performer, this class is great for improvisers […]
Wonder Wednesday: Strings of Memory with Melissa Terrall and Christine Ebersohl-Van Scyoc Join us for an evening of international music featuring Melissa Terrall and Christina Ebersohl-Van Scyoc Embark on a powerful musical journey that spans continents, cultures, and centuries. Strings of Memory weaves together the passionate voices of Mexico and the Arab world in a program that […]
Glitterfox doesn’t chase the algorithm - they follow instinct, community, and a kind of magia (Basque for magic). Formed by longtime creative partners Solange Igoa and Andrea Walker, Portland's Glitterfox has built their career the analog way: a van, a map, and unforgettable shows stitched across towns like constellations. Their rise has been defined by […]
Oregon Symphony in Salem presents Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony There’s nothing like hiking across moors and encountering castle ruins to ignite the creative process—as Mendelssohn experienced it on a tour of Scotland. Holyrood Castle (where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned) inspired the mysterious mood of the Third Symphony’s opening. But the mists ultimately lift in […]
The third Saturday of March is Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol. Celebrate Spring, the blossoming cherry trees in the Capitol Mall and the impact of the Japanese culture on our state. We will be celebrating with booths, activities and performances from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. Parking is […]
Downtown venues have joined together to create “Spring Break Passport to Fun”, which offers activities for the family during spring break week. Oregon State Capitol, State Capitol State Park, Willamette Heritage Center, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, World Beat Gallery, Salem Art Association at Bush Bart Art Center, Salem Public Library, and Deepwood Museum have […]
Date: Every Monday Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Price: $5 (first class free!) - Pay at doors All experience levels welcome 15+ Take a break from real life to come play and let loose! Improv is all about teamwork, communication and, most importantly, FUN! Whether you're a casual fan or seasoned performer, this class is great for improvisers […]
Wonder Wednesday: True North Join award winning Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel as they present their True North Duo a blend of folk and country inspired music. Chemeketa Concerts is pleased to present True North, an American Roots duo whose music is as intimate as it is unforgettable. With passionate harmonies, hand-built instruments, and memorable […]
Laurie Kilmartin is stand up comedian and an Emmy-nominated, WGA award-winning comedy writer. She was a staff writer for all 11 years of CONAN on TBS, and has performed standup on CONAN, Late Late Show w/James Corden, and Comedy Central. She was a Top 10 finalist on season 9 of NBC's Last Comic Standing, and […]
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