The Instigator
Here’s what’s happening in March in Salem, Oregon. NOTE: Calendar last updated March 24, 2020. Events are subject to change. Please contact organizers for most up to date information.
Tuesdays
CANCELED FOR MARCH Channel your Irish side, even if you think you don’t have one. The Ceili of the Valley Society teaches Irish social and Scottish country dance class. Children are welcome with a responsible adult at the beginner class. Recommended age is seven and older.
When: 6:30 p.m. beginner; 7:30 p.m. advanced. Every Tuesday
Where: VFW Hall, 630 Hood St. NE
Cost: $5 per class. First class is free.
Info: ceiliofthevalley.org
Thursdays
Each week, the Salem Poetry Project presents a featured reader followed by the “Infamous Open Mic” – 3 poems or five minutes whichever is shortest.
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays in March
Where: Ike Box, 229 Cottage St. NE
Cost: Free
Info: facebook.com/SalemPoetryProject
Fridays
Chemeketa Planetarium: Ring World continues. Saturn is the true “Lord of the Rings. After a seven-year journey from earth, the two-story Cassini spacecraft began orbiting Saturn in July 2004. This mission of exploration ended in September 2017 following a successful close-up look at the planet and a final descent into it. Join us as we celebrate the many new images captured by Cassini over a 13 years period. See Saturn now in this full-dome presentation. All shows include a brief introduction that explores the night time sky over Salem during this season of the year.
When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays through Mar. 13
Where: Chemeketa Planetarium, Bldg. 2, Rm. 171, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE
Cost: $5. Children and Chemeketa students are $4.Tickets on sale at the door beginning at 7:10 p.m.; cash only
Info: chemeketa.edu/community-partners/planetarium
Through March 7
The Verona Studio presents Midsummer, a play with music directed by Susan Coromel and starring Kristen Grainger and Dan Wetzel of the band True North — Midsummer’s weekend in Edinburgh. It’s raining. Bob’s a failing car salesman on the fringes of the city’s underworld. Helena’s a high-powered divorce lawyer with a taste for other people’s husbands. She’s totally out of his league; he’s not her type at all. They absolutely should not sleep together. Which is, of course, why they do. Midsummer is the story of a great lost weekend of bridge-burning, car chases, wedding bust-ups, bondage miscalculations, midnight trysts and self-loathing hangovers. Written by David Greig and Gordon McIntyre. — Learn more about the show in Press Play Salem 11
When: 8 p.m. Feb. 20-22, 28-29, Mar. 6-7 and 2 p.m, Feb. 29 and Mar. 7
Where: The Verona Studio, The Reed Opera House, Suite 215, 189 Liberty Street NE
Cost: $20; $10 student. Get tickets at brownpapertickets.com/event/4236691
Info: 805-657-7538, theveronastudio.com
Through March 8
Enlightened Theatrics presents First Date — Meet Casey and Aaron, two 30-ish New York City singles set up by friends and family. The two have nothing in common: Aaron is a conservative banker, Jewish, and looking for a meaningful relationship, while Casey is an artist, a shiksa, and a little too funky for Wall Street. With the influences of their friends and family as well as the effects of social media, this first date seems to be doomed. But with the help of a meddling but well-meaning waiter, Casey and Aaron might make a connection after all. Book, music, and lyrics by Austin Winsberg, Alan Zachary, & Michael Weiner. — Learn more about the show in Press Play Salem 11
When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21-22, 27-29, March 1, 5-7, 12-14 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Mar. 1 and 8. Preview Feb. 19 and 20.
Cost: $24 to $28. $13 student.
Info: 503-585-3427, enlightenedtheatrics.org
Through March 21
SOME SHOWS CANCELED/CHECK WEBSITE FOR DETAILS Pentacle Theatre presents The Cake. Della is a small-town baker with a big passion for cakes and the Bible. Her husband Tim makes all of the decisions, and she’s perfectly fine with that. One day, Jenny—the girl Della practically raised as her own—comes back to town and asks Della to bake a cake for her wedding. Della is delighted until she meets Jenny’s fiancée Macy. Della’s faith and love for the Bible are challenged, as she must make one of the hardest decisions of her life. This show explores the characters’ sense of what is right and wrong, and proves that people can change. Written by Bekah Brunstetter; Directed by Jennifer Gimzewski. — Learn more about the show in Press Play Salem issue 11!
When: Feb. 28 to Mar. 21
Where: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW
Cost: $24 to 29. Purchase tickets in advance at Pentacle’s ticket office at 145 Liberty St. NE or by calling 503-485-4300 or online at pentacletheatre.org. Tickets also available at the theater box office 45 minutes before each show.
Info: 503-485-4300
March 4
Go downtown on First Wednesday for live music, games, beer, food, local vendors and more.
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Mar. 4
Where: Downtown Salem
Cost: Free
Info: facebook.com/salemfirstwednesday
Wednesday Film Series features “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” — 100th Anniversary (1920). Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself. From the book written by Robert Louis Stevenson and starring John Barrymore, Martha Mansfield and Brandon Hurst. (Unrated; 1h 22min; Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi) This 100-year-old silent film will be accompanied by Rick Parks on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
When: 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 4. Doors open 45 minutes prior to show.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Cost: $6
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
March 5
2020 EarthWISE Sustainability Luncheon and Green Awards hosted by Marion County Environmental Services and Salem Environmental Education.
When: 12 p.m. March 5
Where: Spinning Room of Willamette Heritage Center
Cost: $10
Info: salemee.org
March 6
Salem City Club presents Outvoted and Ignored? Rural Perspectives on Oregon’s Rural/Urban Divide. Many rural Oregonians view current political, economic, environmental and cultural issues quite differently than most metropolitan and urban residents. Journalists Les Zaitz of the Malheur Enterprise (and Salem Reporter) and Joe Beach of Capital Press will focus mostly on the rural perspective.
When: 12 p.m. March 6. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St SE
Cost: Program $10; Lunch available with RSVP for additional $17
Info: 503-370-2808, salemcityclub.com/event-3746041
Exhibition Reception — Tara Choate and Debbie Robinson. Scroll down for more info about their exhibitions.
When: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 6
Where: Salem Art Association, 600 Mission St SE
Info: 503-581‑2228 or visit salemart.org
March 7
Free Guided Meditation Class for Everyone! Hosted by Jessica Amos, this class is for everyone. Whether you are new to meditation, “bad” at meditation or bring loads of experience to the event, all are welcome to connect at this laid-back class. You don’t have to do anything except show up and be guided to a more peaceful state of BEing.
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, March 7
Where: Bellywood Dance Studio, 495 State St #101
Learn more at staywithyourself.com/classes/
Exhibition Reception — Young Artists’ Showcase and Eric Tautkus | Dementia’s Memoirs
When: 12 to 3 p.m. March 7
Where: Salem Art Association, 600 Mission St SE
Info: 503-581‑2228 or visit salemart.org
Paper Bag Princess Day! Celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Paper Bag Princess, Reader’s Guide is throwing a party. Dress as the Paper Bag Princess, Prince Ronald or the dragon; there will be a kids costume contest at 3 p.m. There will be a prize for best costume, plus a craft station set up all day so kids can create their own crown.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, March 7
Where: Reader’s Guide, 735 Edgewater St NW
Geology Class with Dr. Scott Burns — Learn about how the soils impact wines, what soil types are in Willamette Valley and taste through the experience. Limited seats available.
When: 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7
Where: Bjornson Vineyard, 3635 Bethel Heights Rd NW
Cost: $40
Info: 503-687-3016, bjornsonwine.com
Celebrate the Seed — Marion Polk Food Share, Marion County Environmental Services, and Oregon State University Extension Services invite you to “Celebrate the Seed.” It will include the Food Share’s 10th Annual Seed Exchange, a garden tool Repair Fair, demonstrations, presentations, tastings, and booths (including a brief beginning gardening class) – all to kick off the garden season with excitement and resources for a successful year of growing food! All are welcome – no previous gardening experience is necessary. Bring a bag with you to take home free seeds and other giveaways! More detailed information will be shared soon.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7
Where: Marion Polk Food Share, 1660 Salem Industrial Dr NE
Info: 503-576-3418
Cat About Town Art Show & Wine Sip — Cats? Art? Cats & Art? Why Not! Stop in to visit the shelter for a fun evening of art and wine. There will be many signed prints by well-known feline artists Drew Strouble & Mads Stage along with other works. All sales go to support the cats and kittens in the shelter’s care. Go, sip, learn, pet, purchase — all to support the shelter.
When: 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7
Where: Salem Friends of Felines, 980 Commercial St SE
Info: facebook.com/events/185906259135939
100 Years Strong: Creating a More Perfect Democracy — In 2020, the League of Women Voters celebrates its 100th anniversary and the League of Women Voters of Oregon joins more than 700 other local and state chapters to celebrate this historic milestone with an event featuring lunch and a panel discussion. Speakers to include Governor Kate Brown (invited), Secretary of State Bev Clarno, Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum, Commissioner of Labor and Industries Val Hoyle and Chief Justice Martha Lee Walters with former Governor Barbara Roberts as moderator.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7
Where: Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St SE
Cost: $50
Info: lwvor.org/celebrate-100-years-of-the-league/
Cherry City Roller Derby’s junior team, Cherry Blossoms, will take on the Little Rascals from Lockeford, California.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7
Where: The Mad House, 1335 Madison St NE
Cost: $10 in advance; $12 at the door. $5 for kids 6 and younger
Info: cherrycityrollerderby.com
March 7 and 8
See a high-profile collection of hand-picked hot rods, classics, muscle cars, motorcycles and more at the Salem Roadster Show and Salem Unique Street & Car Culture Show
When: Mar. 7 and 8
Where: Jackman-Long Building, Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE
Cost: $11. Free for age 17 and younger. Sunday is $5 for females.
Info: salem-roadstershow.com
March 7 to 10
Dramatic Vocal Arts Presents Town Hall – An Opera in One Act
When: Mar. 7 to 10
Where: Smith Auditorium at Willamette University
Info: willamette.edu/cla/music/performance/ensembles/vocal/dva/index.html
March 8
The fourth annual Women’s March Salem joins with International Women’s Day to celebrate the theme “Women Rising.” The mission of Women’s March Salem is to harness the political power of diverse women and their communities to create transformative social change. International Women’s Day is a global day for celebrating the achievements of women, and advocating for equality, rights for LGBTQIA and fair inclusion for all, plus racial, reproductive, health, immigrant, environmental justice, and more. This year’s co-celebration includes a rally with speakers, a one-mile march through downtown, booths, food and music. Salem community leader Vanessa Nordyke will emcee. With co-hosts Ceasar the No Drama Llama, and Marion Democrat Coordinating Council.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8
Where: Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St NE
Info: facebook.com/womensmarchsalem/
Tour The Elsinore. Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the Elsinore including an in-depth history of the theater followed by a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer — the largest theater organ in the Pacific Northwest. RSVP by calling 503-375-3574.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 8
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Cost: $5 cash at the door
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
The Salem Pops Orchestra presents the beloved classic Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofieff, featuring narrator Ed Schoaps. The program will also include music by Elgar, highlights from “Jurassic Park” and the “Jalousie Tango.”
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 8
Where: Chemeketa College Auditorium
Cost: $15 adult, $5 student, $2 children age 5 and younger with an adult.
Info: salempopsorchestra.org
March 11
Willamette University’s Grace Goudy Distinguished Artists Series presents concert pianist Janina Fialkowska. For over 40 years, Janina has enchanted audiences and critics around the world. She has been praised for her musical integrity, her refreshing natural approach and her unique piano sound.
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11
Where: Hudson Hall at Willamette University
Cost: $25. $5 senior. Free for students with ID.
Info: 503-370-6255
March 13
POSTPONED TIL MAY Spring Pop Up Shop — Come shop your favorite local small businesses in person and meet the owners/makers! There will be everything from vintage home goods to unconventional greeting cards, modern macrame to sustainable products and more. Vendors include Salem Cloth Project, Fiber + Blood, Monday Morning Vintage, Lucky.buttons, Wildwood Needle & Craft, Paloma Handmade Jewelry, Odd Flora Arts, Divine Distillers and Truffle Shuffle Salem. The event will include a free all-ages craft table and alcohol and snacks to purchase. Support your local artists!
When: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 13
Where: The Gray Lab in downtown Salem
CANCELED Kick up your heels at the Second Friday Ceili, a monthly family-friendly social dance featuring live, traditional Irish music. This month features live music by George Penk, Heather Pinney and Brad Johnson and dances called by Harry Reed. No experience or partner is needed. Refreshments are provided. Live music and dancing begins at 8 p.m. Recurring on the second Friday of every month.
When: 7 to 11 p.m. March 13
Where: VFW Hall, 630 Hood St. NE
Cost: $10; $5 student; $30 family.
Info: ceiliofthevalley.org
CANCELED Willamette Jazz Collective welcomes Patty Darling, arranger of some of today’s unique jazz fusions. Darling’s Radiohead Jazz Project — co-created with conductor James Miley — is a venture that transforms Radiohead compositions for the jazz big band. Performed around the world, this high-energy performance promises an evening of smiles, surprises and downright musical fun! There will be a special pre-concert lecture and discussion with Patty Darling, “Transforming Pop to Jazz,” at 6:30 p.m.
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13
Where: Hudson Hall at Willamette University
Cost: $8 to $12
Info: willamette.edu/arts/theatre/
RESCHEDULED KANSAS: Point of Know Return Tour — With a legendary career spanning more than four decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide. Composing a catalog that includes fifteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced eight gold albums, three sextuple-Platinum albums (Leftoverture, Point of Know Return, Best of KANSAS), one platinum live album (Two for the Show), and two one million-selling gold singles, ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ and ‘Dust in the Wind.’
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Cost: $39 to $125
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
March 14
POSTPONED Salem Paddy Pint is a 5K, 10K and a Kids Dash fundraiser to support The Dental Foundation of Oregon and their Tooth Taxi which provides children in our local community with free dental care and oral health education. After the run, hang around for yard games, Sparky’s food and beverage, awards and raffle drawing.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14
Where: Riverfront Park
Cost: $25 to $30. Kids Dash is free.
Info: facebook.com/events/1476627115830631
Join the Ceili of the Valley Society in your festive green for the annual St. Patrick’s Walk-About through downtown Salem. Come rain or shine! The Society will lead the charge of everything Irish and green. Everyone is welcome to join — families, wee folks, pets, and leprechauns. Willamette Valley Pipe and Drums will lead the sidewalk procession.
When: 12 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 14
Where: Meet at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel
Info: ceiliofthevalley.org
Stage Combat Workshop — Get a taste of what’s in store for the cast of Pentacle Theatre’s summer production She Kills Monsters: Young Adventurers Edition. Join The Fake Fight Company for a hands-on workshop in stage combat. Students will learn hand-to-hand and small weapon combat.
When: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 14
Where: Pentacle Theatre’s Liberty Street rehearsal space
Cost: $40 per participant. Register soon as space is limited to 16 enrollees, age 12 or older.
Tickets: tickets.pentacletheatre.org/
RESCHEDULED TO MAY 9 Dancing with the Salem Stars 2020 — Season 7 promises to be the best yet. This year’s contestants are: Collin Box, Executive Director Of Capital FC Timbers; Tiffany Bulgin, Isaac’s Room; Soraida Cross, General Manager of Bentley’s Grill; Isacc Parker, Willamette University Head Football Coach; Mikki Trowbridge, Yoga + Beer Founder; and Conrad Venti, co-owner of Venti’s Restaurants and Basil & Board. These six contestants, each paired with a professional partner, have one week to learn a dance routine and compete for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy! YOU, the audience, decides the winner. There will also be a performance by the Utah Ballroom Dance Company in the second half of the show. This is an annual fundraiser for the Salem Main Street Association, which puts on events such as First Wednesday, On Your Feet Friday and recently named the Downtown Alleys.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 14
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Cost: $15 to $40 in advance; $20 to $45 on day of show
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
March 15
POSTPONED Salem Symphonic Winds presents Symphony #5 — Freedom from Fear. We are pleased to bring to Oregon Freedom From Fear, a new symphony by local composer Kevin Walczyk, which was premiered by The University of Kansas Wind Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble in performances in Kansas and at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. In a rare fusion of wind and jazz ensembles, this four-movement piece flows among varied musical styles, including classical, Delta blues, jazz improvisation, Syrian folk music and the voices of soprano and boy soprano. Salem Symphonic Winds will be joined for the performance by the Salem Big Band and soprano soloist Clare Hudkins.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Cost: $20 to $30; $10 student
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show — 25 years ago, 7 minutes changed the face of Irish dancing forever. The Eurovision interval act performance of Riverdance gave millions of people a new and exciting glimpse of the future of Irish dance. Now 25 years later, composer Bill Whelan has rerecorded his mesmerizing soundtrack while producer Moya Doherty and director John McColgan have completely reimagined the ground-breaking show with innovative and spectacular lighting, projection, stage and costume designs. Staged at the 3Arena Dublin, the exact spot that the Riverdance story began, the 25th Anniversary Gala performance will be filmed live for its inaugural worldwide cinema release. The biggest and best version of Riverdance ever is coming to movie theaters worldwide – the original show but with more dancers, a bigger stage and set, background video screens and new innovations.
When: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 15
Where: Salem Cinema, 1127 Broadway St NE
Cost: $15 in advance; $18 day of the event
March 16
POSTPONED Theatreworks USA – Click Clack Moo — “Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing!” Farmer Brown cries. When his granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declares the farm a tech-free zone. He takes her laptop in the cold barn with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. “No way,” replies Farmer Brown. “No blankets!” So the cows go on strike and the chickens join them in solidarity. No blankets? No milk! No eggs! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals’ demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously moving musical about negotiation and compromise, based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin. Recommended Ages: Grades K through 4
When: 12 p.m. March 16
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Cost: $16; Discount on group tickets. Get tickets at theatreworksusa.secure.force.com/ticket/groupsales
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
March 17
CANCELED St. Patrick’s Day Tea — Lift your teacup in a toast to Irish traditions while learning some Irish lore, followed by a tour of the home after tea.
When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
Where: Deepwood Museum & Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE
Cost: $38. Gluten-Free option is available for an additional $8.
Info: 503-363-1825, deepwoodmuseum.org
CANCELED Saint Patrick’s Day Salem Pub Crawl — Willamette Valley Pipes and Drums will pipe their way through Salem 5 to 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Each performance is 20 minutes. Here’s where you will find them:
5 p.m. Half Penny, 3743 Commercial St SE
6:30 p.m. Magoo’s, 275 Commercial St SE
7:30 p.m. Half Penny
8:20 p.m. Gilgamesh Brewing: The Woods, 555 9th St NW
9:00 p.m. Magoo’s
CANCELED Drop-in Irish Dance Class — It’s a real opportunity to participate in an Irish cultural experience! Beginners are welcome and no partner is needed. Classes are organized by Céilí of the Valley Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and perpetuating Irish heritage and culture in the Willamette Valley primarily through social events that incorporate music and dance. Children are welcome with a responsible adult from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m for beginner dances if they are able to listen and follow instructions. The recommended age is seven or older. More advanced dances will be taught starting at 7:30 p.m.
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays (recurring)
Where: VFW Hall, 630 Hood Street
Cost: First class free. $5
Info: ceiliofthevalley.org
CANCELED St. Patrick’s Day at the Yard — Possibly Irish will be celebrating St. Patrick’s with foot-stomping Irish Pub songs. Sing along, dance and join in the fun. The Yard is an amazing venue with a large rustic indoor space, food carts, rotating taps featuring locally sourced beers, a full bar, and fresh-squeezed juices. Play area for kids. All ages welcome.
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 17
Where: The Yard Food Park, 4106 State St
March 18
CANCELED Wednesday Film Series features “King Solomon’s Mines” – 70th Anniversary (1950). Adventurer Allan Quartermain leads an expedition into uncharted African territory in an attempt to locate an explorer who went missing during his search for the fabled diamond mines of King Solomon. Directed by Compton Bennett and Andrew Marton and starring Deborah Kerr, Stewart Granger, and Richard Carlson. (Passed; 1h 43min; Action, Adventure, Romance)
When: 2 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. Doors open 45 minutes prior to show.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Cost: $6
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
March 20
POSTPONED The “On the Red Carpet” Adult Prom benefiting Salem Orchestra is the perfect excuse to get dolled up and dance the night away for a good cause. Dance ’til your feet can’t take any more to some of your favorite songs. Enjoy finger-food catering and tasty beverages, spiked or not! Visit the “Star in the Making” area and claim your own Walk of Fame star. Salem Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to create and connect communities through diverse musical performances and educational outreach.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 20
Where: Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre Ballroom, 191 High St. NE
Cost: $50 to $95
Info: salemorchestra.org
March 20 and 21
CANCELED Deepwood Plant Sale — Shop for hard-to-find native and companion plants from a variety of vendors. There will also be guided tours of Deepwood’s nature trails for guests to learn about Oregon’s native plants. A portion of all sales benefit the care, preservation, and programs of Deepwood.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mar. 20 and 21
Where: Deepwood’s Greenhouse at 12th & Lee
Cost: Free
Info: 503-363-1825, deepwoodmuseum.org
March 20-22
CANCELED Mid-Valley Yard, Home & Garden Show — Browse new and innovative products and services for your home and garden. Meet local home improvement professionals. Find resources for landscaping, home improvement and design services.
When: March 20-22
Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE
Cost: Free
Info: homebuildersassociation.org
March 21
CANCELED Explore Oregon’s heritage during Cherry Blossom Day at the Capitol which celebrates the rich impact of the Japanese culture on Oregon and the history of the cherry industry with informational exhibits, booths, music and more including a Japanese Tea Ceremony, bonsai display/demonstrations, Gyotaku (fish printing), origami and Japanese calligraphy.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21
Where: Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St NE
Info: 503-986-1388, oregoncapitol.com
POSTPONED UNTIL JUNE Spring Heat Pop Up — Art, Sneakers, Streetwear and an epic selection of all things vintage heat including vendors: GoatNW, NW_Drip, BounceBack_Thrifts, NostalgiaCrew92, CuatroPlantas, Vintageflow_NW and Retro_Threads_. There will be a $5 raffle where you can win some original bundles featuring a piece from each thrift vendor. The Chile man himself will be cutting it up with Sounds by DJ Sticky Soundwavves.
When: 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21
Where: The Gray Lab, 125 Liberty St
Info: www.facebook.com/events/182570726162251/
POSTPONED World Beat Bash is a celebration of culture with food, music and more. This year features Filipino cuisine, plus there will be both silent and live auctions. Funds raised support World Beat’s efforts to promote intercultural understanding in the community.
When: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 21
Where: Salem’s Historic Grand, 187 High St. NE
Cost: $50. Purchase tickets at auctria.com/auction/WorldBeatBash
CANCELED 18th annual Social Pow Wow featuring native arts & crafts, dancers, drum groups and food vendors presented by Willamette University’s Native and Indigenous Student Union. With Master of Ceremonies Bob Tom, Arena Director David West and Host Drum Chute#8.
When: 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 14
Where: Cone Field House, Sparks Athletic Center at Willamette University
Info: willamette.edu/offices/oma/events/powwow/index.html
CANCELED Delgani III – Soul of Brazil. Brazilian singer and composer Clarice Assad travels from Chicago to join Delgani in this performance of classical and popular music from Brazil. Villa-Lobos’ sixth quartet shares the program with arrangements of Brazilian songs and new work by Clarice.
When: 3 p.m. Mar. 21
Where: Christian Science Church, 935 High St. SE
Cost: $28. $10 student.
Info: delgani.org
CANCELED Cherry City Roller Derby’s Boneyard Brawlers compete against Clark County, Washington’s Storm City team.
When: 7 p.m. Mar. 21
Where: The Mad House, 1335 Madison St NE
Cost: $10 in advance; $12 at the door. $5 for kids 6 and younger
Info: cherrycityrollerderby.com
CANCELED 2020 ICCA West Semifinal. The top placing groups from each of the ICCA West Quarterfinals. Featuring (so far): Divisi | University of Oregon; Outspoken | Oregon State University; Resonance | University of California, Los Angeles; Pitch, Please! | University of California, Los Angeles; Eh? Cappella | University of British Columbia; Furmata | University of Washington; The ChapTones | Chapman University; and Vermillion Vocalists | University of California, Irvine. The top placing group at this event will advance to the 2020 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Finals in New York City.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Cost: $26 to 36; $21 to $31 student
Info: varsityvocals.com
CANCELED Active B*tch Face seeks much-needed comic relief for anyone as baffled by our world as we are. Four female improvisers take the stage to explore and laugh about the absurdities and expectations of gender and sexuality. Active B*tch Face is a comedy variety show produced by women for everyone.
When: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28
Where: Capitol City Theater, 210 Liberty St SE Ste 150
Age: 18+
Cost: $12 online or $15 at the door.
March 27
CANCELED Book event: The Book of Spells: The Magick of Witchcraft by Jamie Della — Deepen your understanding of the Magick of Manifestation and the foundation of Magick as a lifestyle and a spiritual practice. Through discussing the magickal correspondence and spells of the Ostara season, you will learn what Magick, Wicca and Witchcraft are and what they are not. We will discuss the different paths of this earth spirituality and how living a life attuned with the natural cycles improves your peace of mind, balance of productivity and rest, and spiritual journey.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26
Where: The Book Bin
March 27
CANCELED Last Friday Poetry Group: Martha Silano — Martha is the author of five books of poetry, including Gravity Assist, Reckless Lovely, and The Little Office of the Immaculate Conception, all from Saturnalia Books. She is also co-author of The Daily Poet: Day-By-Day Prompts For Your Writing Practice (Two Sylvias Press). Martha’s poems have appeared in Paris Review, Poetry, American Poetry Review, New England Review, and AGNI, among others. Honors include North American Review’s James Hearst Poetry Prize and The Cincinnati Review’s Robert and Adele Schiff Award in Poetry. Her work appears in over three-dozen print anthologies, including The Best American Poetry series. Martha has received writing fellowships from Yaddo, the Millay Colony for the Arts, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and the University of Arizona Poetry Center, among others, and she spent eight months in Oregon’s Wild and Scenic Rogue River Canyon as a Margery Davis Boyden Wilderness Writing Residency recipient. Martha teaches at Bellevue College, near her home in Seattle, WA.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, March 27
Where: The Book Bin
March 28
CANCELED 2020 ICHSA West Semifinal. The top advancing groups from each of the ICHSA West Quarterfinals. Featuring (so far): Mixolydians | Sherwood High School, Sherwood, OR; Choralaires | Silverton High School, Silverton, OR; Rhythmix | West Albany High School, Albany, OR; FUSE | Young Artists Conservatory of Music, Vacaville, CA; Happily Ever After | Granada Hills Charter High School, Granada Hills, CA; and Relentless | Woodbridge High School, Irvine, CA. The winner of this event will advance to ICHSA Finals at the Town Hall in New York City.
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Cost: $26 to 36; $21 to $31 student
Info: varsityvocals.com
March 29
POSTPONED The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra brings timeless classics like In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Pennsylvania 6-5000, String of Pearls and Tuxedo Junction back to the stage. Even 80 years after founding his famous orchestra Glenn Miller’s music is alive and well. More than 18 musicians and singers bring the unforgettable Glenn Miller sound and perform those songs that everyone remembers… This is a show not to miss for jazz and swing fans alike or the incurable romantics who want to step back in time. The legendary Glenn Miller was the most successful of all the dance bandleaders back in the Swing era of the 1930s and 1940s.
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Cost: $51 to $72
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
And don’t forget these art happenings…
HALLIE FORD MUSEUM OF ART
CLOSED THROUGH APRIL 12 The Hallie Ford Museum of Art is Oregon’s third-largest art museum. It features works by Pacific Northwest and Native American artists, a diverse collection of traditional European, American and Asian art, as well as artifacts that date from antiquity. Frequently changing exhibitions include lectures, special events, tours, artist demonstrations and educational opportunities for children and adults.
The museum is located at 700 State Street. Cost to explore is $6, $4 for seniors and $3 for students 18 and older. People age 17 and younger are admitted free, and admission is free for everyone on Tuesdays. For more information, visit willamette.edu/arts/hfma, or call 503-370-6855.
Through March 29
John Buck: Prints and Sculpture from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation — John Buck is a nationally recognized Montana artist who has created a large and powerful body of woodblock prints and wood sculptures over the past four decades. Buck is a virtuoso draftsman who has learned to draw with different types of sharp tools, which he uses to explore both local and global issues in sophisticated works that are imbued with complex iconography and often layered with multiple meanings.
Through April 26
Checkmate! Chess Sets from Maryhill Museum of Art — Over the past 1000 years, the game of chess has spread across the world, crossing cultural and political boundaries. This exhibition looks at the wide range of chess sets made during the past 250 years by diverse cultures from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. While operating within a predetermined structure of the 32 game pieces, artists bring their own creativity and interpretation to each set, resulting in a wide variety of themes and materials. Created with wood, glass, bone, and ivory, the sets include traditional designs, as well as abstract, non-figurative sets and narrative sets depicting mythological characters or historical figures.
Capturing Power: Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection — This exhibition presents prints and photographs that portray representations of power and power relationships. The influences of power and its impact on our lives have been embedded in the content of artistic exploration since the first artworks were created—depictions of the hunt, objects of worship, and images of gods all relate to power and control. Established by societal structures that inevitably leave some with less and others with more, power can grant status and take it away. This exhibition asks visitors to consider who is empowered and why, as well as how the artworks in the exhibition convey a sense of power – be it political, physical, or psychological.
SALEM ART ASSOCIATION
CLOSED THROUGH MAY 1 Founded in 1919, the Salem Art Association aims to engage the community in the appreciation of the arts through contemporary art exhibitions and events, arts education for youth and adults, and the preservation and interpretation of our shared cultural heritage.
Events and exhibits are located in the Bush Barn Art Center at 600 Mission St. SE. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 12 to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. There is no charge to visit, but donations are always accepted. For more information, call 503-581‑2228 or visit salemart.org.
March 3 through April
Eric Tautkus | Dementia’s Memoirs — “The idea that your brain has its own brain that harbors images and thoughts to be used for your influence but not of your knowledge that these ideas and things exist… people who suffer from dementia or memory loss don’t get to select what they remember, instead this back log of thoughts and memories runs the show…maybe if you take the bigger picture out of the equation you can harness those particular ‘memoirs.’” Reception 12 to 3 p.m. March 7
March 6 through April 18
Young Artists’ Showcase — The Salem Art Association (SAA) features school-aged artists (K-12) from Marion, Polk, and Yamhill Counties in our annual Young Artists’ Showcase, an exhibition celebrating the many talented emerging artists in our community. Reception & Awards 12 to 3 p.m. March 7.
Debbie Robinson | Each Moment Becomes — Debbie Robinson explores the concepts of “journey” and “discovery” in her recent series of soft pastel landscapes. Reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 6.
Tara Choate — Tara Choate is the recipient of the People’s Choice Award from 2019’s “Salem Salon” exhibition. The award was an exhibition in SAA’s Focus Gallery. This exhibition features a variety of colorful watercolor and acrylic paintings depicting landscapes and animals. Reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 6.
WILLAMETTE HERITAGE CENTER
CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 1 Preserving and interpreting the history of the Mid-Willamette Valley, the Willamette Heritage Center features 14 historic structures that house permanent and changing exhibits, a research library and archive, textile learning center, and rentable event spaces over a five-acre campus, which also has retail shops, art galleries, cooperative artist studios, and offices. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and located at 1313 Mill St SE. Cost to explore is $8. $7 senior, $5 student and $4 for ages 6 to 17. For more information, call 503-585-7012 or go to willametteheritage.org.
Through April 18
Join the Club! This exhibit will focus on the history of clubs and social organizations in the Mid-Willamette Valley. From fraternal organizations to service groups to kid’s associations — clubs help shape our identity, widen our network and form community. They can provide a place of belonging and shared interests. They can also divide and exclude. This exhibit will look at the great variety of clubs and organizations in our region.
GALLERY 444
Located within Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery at 444 Ferry St. SE, Gallery 444 hosts month exhibits highlight artists from in and around Salem. Info: 503-581-4642, elsinoregallery.com
March — Capital Calligrapher’s Guild Annual show features the work of local Calligraphers. If you love letters, you’ll love the creativity and unique styles represented in this show. Reception: 5 to 8 p.m. Mar. 4
OREGON GOVERNOR’S OFFICE
Since 1975, the Art in the Governor’s Office Program has honored selected artists in Oregon with exhibitions in the reception area of the Governor’s Office in the State Capitol Building. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. An exhibit in the Governor’s Office is considered a lifetime honor. Info: www.oregonartscommission.org
Through April 2
Bountiful Harvest: Celebrating Oregon’s Farm Workers — Ashland artist Betty LaDuke’s brightly colored and richly patterned paintings on shaped wood panels celebrate Oregon’s agricultural bounty and the individuals who labor to grow and harvest it. To create these works, the artist spends many hours in the fields sketching and connecting with migrant workers on Southern Oregon farms, vineyards and orchards. Later, in the studio, LaDuke transforms her sketches into energetic imagery that dignifies the migrant farmworkers and their important labor.
WORLD BEAT GALLERY
The World Beat Gallery, 390 Liberty St. SE, is a cultural exhibition space run by the Salem Multicultural Institute. Exhibits are curated by community members to help reflect and share their culture. Info: salemmulticultural.org
March 4 through May 20
Windows to Japan: A Glimpse Into Japanese Culture — An exhibition exploring Japanese culture through its music, clothing, traditions, food and more.
