The InstigatorOctober is here…Let’s play!
Through October 20
Pentacle Theatre presents “Dracula,” a seductive and suspenseful adaptation of the Bram Stoker classic. Playwright Steven Dietz thrills with a Dracula who is “a brilliant, seductive, fanged beast waiting to suck the blood from your throat.” – Playbill. Directed by David Ballantyne.
When: Through October 20
Where: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW
Tickets: Advance tickets are available at Pentacle’s ticket office at 145 Liberty St. NE or by calling 503-485-4300 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, or online anytime at pentacletheatre.org. Tickets are also available at the theater box office 45 minutes before each performance.
Info: 503-485-4300, pentacletheatre.org
Through October 27
It’s your last chance to explore, discover and experience local growers and artisans of the Salem Saturday Market where you can find local fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses and baked goods, flowers, plants, arts & crafts, and more.
When: Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Oct. 27
Where: Summer & Marion St. Lot, 865 Marion St. NE
Info: 503-585-8264, salemsaturdaymarket.com
Through October 31
E.Z. Orchards Harvest Festival is a combination of family fun and education with hay rides, an Oregon-shaped corn maze, a petting zoo, face painting, pie eating contests, a pumpkin patch, pony rides, caramel apples, apple cider, donuts, gold/gemstone mining activities, and more.
When: Through Oct. 31
Where: E.Z. Orchards Farm Market, 5504 Hazel Green Road
Cost: $8
Info: 503-393-1506, ezorchards.com/harvest-festival
Through October 31
Get your scare on at the Nightmare Factory as Salem’s haunted attraction opens once again for the season. Add an extra scare to your experience with Booger’s Ride. Strapped into Booger’s wheelchair, it’s just you, Booger and the creatures of the factory.
When: 7 to 11 p.m. Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 and Nov. 2-3 and 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 24-25, 28-31
Where: The Nightmare Factory, 999 Locust St NE
Cost: $15; $25 VIP. $40 for Booger’s Ride.
Info: 503-378-3825, sd.k12.or.us/nightmare-factory
Every Tuesday
Join museum docents at the museum for a complimentary guided Gallery Talk that explores the exhibition.
When:12:30 p.m. every Tuesday, through Dec. 18
Where: Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State St
Cost: Free
Sundays
Family Clay Sunday. Drop-in for an afternoon of family art time to get your hands dirty with a creative clay project each week.
When: 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 9. No class Nov. 18 or Dec. 2
Where: Willamette Art Center at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE. Enter through the Yellow Gate off Silverton Road
Cost: $10 for up to 4 in a family. $3 for each extra person.
Info: 503-365-3911, www.willametteartcenter.com
October 2
First Tuesday Art Talk with Jane Quale. Salem Art Association’s Artist-in-Residence through October 5, Jane Quale, will talk about her art. This event is part of a larger printmaking collaboration between the Bend Art Center and the Salem Art Association.
When: 10 a.m. Oct. 2
Where: Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE
Cost: Free
Info: www.salemart.org
October 3
Go downtown on First Wednesday for an alley fair, live music, games, beer, food, local vendors and more.
When: 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 3
Where: Downtown Salem
Cost: Free
Info: facebook.com/salemsfirstwednesday
October 4
Jennifer Roberts will discuss “The Bounty of Recipes” during this free Oregon State Capitol Foundation Speaker Series presentation, which previews the Capitol’s annual agricultural harvest event Oregon’s Bounty. Can’t make the live event? Stream online at oregonlegislature.gov.
When: Noon Oct. 4
Where: Hearing Room C at the Oregon State Capitol
Cost: Free
Info: oregonlegislature.gov
October 4, 11, 18 and 25
Each week, the Salem Poetry Project presents a featured reader followed by the “Infamous Open Mic” – 3 poems or five minutes whichever is shortest. The featured reader begins at 7 p.m. and the open mic directly follows. This month’s speakers include: Oct. 4: John Dooley; Oct. 11: R. S. Stewart; Oct. 18: Leyendo Between Lines (a bilingual literary collaboration); and Oct. 25: Salem Poetry Festival/Paulann Peterson.
When: 7 p.m. Thursdays in Oct. and Nov.
Where: Ike Box, 229 Cottage St NE
Cost: Free
Info: www.facebook.com/SalemPoetryProject
October 4
An adventure tale told through heart-stopping aerial routines and amazing acrobatics live on stage. An experience for the whole family featuring original music, choreography, and some never-seen-before aerial performances.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE
Cost: $35 to $55; $5 more on day of show
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
October 4
Cruise the Willamette during Harmony on the Water with live music by the Oregon SenateAires accompanied by a catered dinner.
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 4
Where: Departs from Wallace Marine Park boat launch, 200 Glen Creek Road NW
Cost: $65
Info: 503-371-1103, willamettequeen.com/events
October 4-6 and 11-13
Sheila Callaghan’s “Dead City” is a comic drama about Samantha Blossom, a woman who wakes up in her Upper East Side apartment one June morning to find her life being narrated over public radio. It’s a hyper-theatrical riff on the novel “Ulysses,” occurring exactly 100 years to the day after Joyce’s jaunt through Dublin. Directed by Jonathan Cole.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-6, 11-13, and 2 p.m.Oct. 7 and 13
Where: M. Lee Pelton Theatre at Willamette University, 900 State St.
Cost: $8-$12
Info: 503-370-6221
October 5
Amazing You Women’s Conference is a full-day women’s conference designed for business women of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life. Celebrating its 5 year anniversary with a special pre-conference party, this empowering signature event is committed to professional and personal growth.
When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 5
Where: Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St SE
Cost: Starting at $179
Info: amazingyouconference.com
October 5
Herb Alpert and his wife, the Grammy award-winning vocalist Lani Hall, along with their band will perform an eclectic mix of American standards.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE
Cost: $35 to $59; $5 more on day of show. Purchase tickets at Elsinore Theatre website or in person at the theatre box office.
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
October 5-6
The Verona Studio has launched its fifth season with the tragic farce “The Father”, written by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton and directed by Patricia Wylie. This savagely honest study of dementia was the 2014 winner of the Moliere Award, (France’s Best Play).
André was once a tap dancer who lives with his daughter Anne and her husband Antoine. Or was he an engineer whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre? The thing is, he is still wearing his pajamas, and he can’t find his watch. He is starting to wonder if he’s losing control.
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 5-6 and 2 p.m. Oct.6
Where: The Verona Studio in the Reed Opera House
Cost: $20. Purchase tickets in advance at thefather.brownpapertickets.com
October 5-7
The Hook is bringing A Taste of Moonshine & Honey to Salem. The Pennsylvania-based original rock band will be touring the Pacific Northwest promoting its 15-track debut LP, “Moonshine & Honey” in October. Why Salem? Frontman Carlos Barata, who previously lived in Salem and was actively involved in the arts community, considers it a second home.
When: 9 p.m. Oct. 5 at Victory Club; 9 p.m. Oct. 6 at Taproot Lounge & Cafe; and 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at The Space Concert Club with Jason Achilles and Percy Lounge.
Info: readysetgethooked.com
October 6
Come learn about Oregon agriculture though sight, sound, smell, touch and taste at Oregon’s Bounty: A Celebration of the Agricultural Harvest. This family-friendly event showcases the variety of crops harvested in Oregon and shared with the world with hands-on activities and displays.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p .m. Oct. 6
Where: Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St NE
Cost: Free
Info: 503-986-1388, oregoncapitol.com
October 6
Ultimate Elvis starring Justin Shandor. As a tribute artist, Justin Shandor has captivated the look, moves, and especially the sound of The King. He will be accompanied by notable guitarist Danny Fender and his band.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE
Cost: $28 to $38
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
October 6
Support the Salem Friends of Felines at 13th Annual Paws and Purrsonality Fundraiser with a night of games, a silent auction, live music by JT Meier, and a hosted bar serving the signature “Fuzzy Kitten” cocktail.
When: 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6
Where: Cascade Hall, Oregon State Fair, 2330 17th St NE
Cost: $40. Purchase tickets online at salemfriendsoffelines.brownpapertickets.com
Age: 21 and older
Info: 503-362-5611, sfof.org
October 6-7
Learn techniques for drawing botanical subjects realistically, in graphite and colored pencil with Janet Parker, a graduate of Parsons School of Design who also holds the NY Botanical Garden’s Botanical Art certificate.
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6-7
Where: Gaiety Hollow, 545 Mission St.
Cost: $250. Register at http://bit.ly/2Mxr2vo
Info: 503-838-0527, lordschryver.org
October 6-7
Electro Etch Workshop with Julie Winter. Learn the basic principles of electro-etching and the process of using both hard and soft ground resists to create imagery. Each participant will complete at least two etched copper plates and the corresponding prints.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6-7
Where: Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE
Cost: $110 plus $30 supply fee
Info: www.salemart.org
October 6-7
Ukulele Fans of Oregon are hosting the Luongo Ukulele Experience with Peter Luongo, who led the Langley Ukulele Ensemble. Peter will teach classes for beginners, advanced beginners and intermediate/advanced intermediate players, as well as singers.
When: Oct. 6-7
Where: Salem Red Lion, 3301 Market St NE
Cost: $65
Info: 503-999-2274, ukulelefansoforegon.com
October 6-31
2018 Watercolor Society of Oregon Show. A collection of 80 original artworks from the The Watercolor Society of Oregon’s fall exhibition highlighting transparent watercolor. The top 20 award-winning paintings of this adjudicated show will tour Oregon then return to the gallery in March of 2019 as a special encore. This show also coincides with the society’s fall convention which takes place Oct. 5-7 at the Salem Convention Center. Opening reception 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 6. Also open 12 to 4 p.m. Oct. 7.
Where: Elsinore Framing & Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry St SE
Info: 503-581-4642, elsinoregallery.com
October 9
Winemaker’s Dinner. TableFive08 hosts a winemaker’s dinner with Archery Summit Winery featuring a special menu created by Chef Jason with wines selected by Rob Drinkenstein.
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 9
Where: TableFive08, 508 State St
Cost: $85 per person plus an 18% gratuity
Info: tablefive08.com
October 10
Wednesday Film Series features “Metropolis,” the 1927 German expressionist sci-fi drama directed by Fritz Lang. This silent film will be accompanied by Rick Parks on the mighty Wurlitzer organ.
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 10. Box office and doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE
Cost: $6
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
October 10 – November 4
The worst pies in London will be taking to a Salem stage with Enlightened Theatrics’ production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.” The dark and haunting musical thriller opens October 10 and runs through November 4.
Whether you know the songs from Stephen Sondheim or the costumes from Tim Burton, “Sweeney Todd” is an iconic work of art. The Enlightened Theatrics team aims to transport the audience to gritty industrial London through a visual and aural journey.
When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 10 through Nov. 4
Where: Salem’s Grand Theatre, 187 High St NE
Cost: $28 adult; $23 student. Preview nights Oct. 10-11 are $10.
Info: 503-585-3427, enlightenedtheatrics.org
October 11-13
Read all about it. The Friends of the Salem Public Library hosts their annual Fall Book sale featuring hardcover, paperback, children’s, teen, audio, and more. Prices range from 50 cents to $1.25. There are even some rare and collectible books and ephemera priced as marked in the Plaza Room. Sunday is Bag Day so you can get a bag of books for $4.
When: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12-13 and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Members Preview night is 4 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 11
Where: Anderson Rooms, Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE
Info: www.salemfriends.org
October 11-14
More than 60 artists will share their work at the 31st Westminster Festival of Fine Art. See paintings, woodworking, ceramics, jewelry, photography and more. The festival kicks off with an artists’ reception where all are welcome, featuring music by Gail Gage Band. Saturday festivities begins at Breakfast with the Arts with speaker Nancy Lindburg.
When: 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 12-13, and 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 14
Where: Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3737 Liberty Rd S
Cost: Free; Saturday breakfast costs $7
Info: 503-364-3327, salemwestpres.org
October 12
Dance your way into the weekend at the Ceili of the Valley Society’s Second Friday Ceili Mor, an Irish social dance featuring live Celtic music. No experience or partner needed, and if you’re not a dancer, you can always just go for the tunes. There is also a free lesson included with cost of admission.
When: 7 p.m. October 12
Where: VFW Hall, 630 Hood St NE
Cost: $10; $5 student; $30 family
Info: ceiliofthevalley.org
OcTober 12
Take in a night of comedy with Chuponcito, the youngest and funniest clown. Not suitable for minors.
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 12
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE
Cost: $40 to $70
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
October 12 and 13
This staged reading of POE the Musical is a new musical telling the story of American writer Edgar Allan Poe. He rises from the grave, troubled by the misconceptions people have of him due to Rufus Griswold. With Death as his therapist, Poe steps back into his life to reconcile the choices he made and find peace. Featuring 22 songs, this funny, moving show aims to leave audiences educated and entertained.
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 12 and 13
Where: Chemeketa Theatre, Building 6 Auditorium, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE
Cost: $20, $10 students, free for Chemeketa students. 50% off for Oregon Trail card holders. Purchase tickets in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3614108
Info: poethemusical.com
October 13
Loving the pure joys of winter is something we have in common with the late, great Warren Miller who helped create and capture the magic of skiing. This year, Face of Winter, the 69th installment from Warren Miller Entertainment presented by Volkswagen, will bring new and veteran athletes alike together to pay tribute to the man who started it all.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE
Cost: $19
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
October 13
Willamette Heritage Center’s annual Heritage Awards have been combined with its Fall Gala to create an evening celebrating Mid-Valley history with a catered dinner, drinks, a live auction, and Heritage Awards presentation. This year’s event features a nod to famous TV shows such as “This Is Your Life” and “Who Do You Think You Are?,” and will include the live “reveals” of the family trees of several members of the Mid-Willamette Valley’s history-loving community.
When: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 13
Where: Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St SE
Cost: $60; $50 WHC members
Info: 503-585-7012, willametteheritage.org
October 13-14
Hosted by 13th Street Nursery, the Fall Festival will feature 20 vendors, activities for kids, door prizes, food and drinks for purchase, and a live carving demonstration by 3D Art on Saturday.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 13 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14
Where: 13th Street Nursery, 1298 13th St SE
Cost: Free
Info: 13thstreetnursery.net
October 14
20th Annual Chefs’ Nite Out. Chefs’ Nite Out features more than 60 restaurants, wineries and breweries offering sips and samples of their fare. For the first time, you can beat the crowd and take your time sampling foods and chatting with chefs with VIP entry.
When: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 14
Where: Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St SE
Cost: $75, VIP $95 includes entry at 3 p.m.
Info: www.marionpolkfoodshare.org
October 14
Take in the A Bloody Good Time fundraiser which includes a matinee performance of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” followed by a private party in the Historic Grand Ballroom where you feast and mingle with the cast of the show. Funds raised support youth programs organized by Enlightened Theatrics.
When: 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14
Where: Enlightened Theatrics, 187 High St NE, Ste 300
Cost: $60
Info: 503-585-3427, enlightenedtheatrics.org
October 15
Fall Beer Pairing Dinner. Salem Ale Works is joining with Osprey Farm is offer its first ever in-house pairing dinner featuring five courses highlighting the harvest of the Mid-Willamette Valley paired with Salem Ale Works finest craft beer.
When: 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15
Where: Salem Ale Works Craft Brewery and Kitchen, 2315 25th St SE
Cost: $40
Info: salemaleworks.com
October 16
The Salem Progressive Film Series features “Anote’s Ark,” about the Pacific Island nation of Kiribati (population: 100,000), which is one of the most remote places on the planet, seemingly far-removed from the pressures of modern life. Yet it is one of the first countries that must confront the main existential dilemma of our time: imminent annihilation from sea-level rise.
Following the film, Dr. Eliot Dickinson, PhD, will speak. Dickinson is professor of politics at Western Oregon University. He earned a PhD in political science from Purdue University and worked at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa and at Hope College in Michigan before moving to Oregon. He is author of Copts in Michigan (Michigan State University Press, 2008) and, most recently, Globalization and Migration: A World in Motion (Rowman and Littlefield, 2017). His current research focuses on human migration and the global refugee crisis.
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 16
Where: Grand Theatre, 191 High St. N
Cost: $5
Info: salemprogressivefilms.net
October 16
Salem Cooks: Dinner & Cider Pairing. Chef Amy from Willamette Valley Kitchen Co. is partnering with 1859 Cider Co. for a unique foodie event where you will sit at community tables on the cider-making floor in the 1859 Taproom and Cidery. Attendees will learn how to make (and get to sample) Chef Amy’s “Cherrians Chicken,” which will be served with seasonal vegetables. Patricia, co-owner of 1859, will talk about the cider-making process.
When: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 16
Where: 1859 Cider Co., Back-alley between Chemeketa NE and Court NE at 249 Liberty St NE
Cost: $25 includes food, beverage and demo
Info: https://salemcooks.coursestorm.com/category/cider-pairing
October 18-20
The Bullying Collection. Ten playwrights wrote a 10-minute play based on his or her unique take on bullying. The result is this collection. From a cyberbullying attack that puts a friendship to the test, to a group of former bullies that meets regularly to discuss their recovery, to a grown man who must confront his former bully at their 20th reunion, the plays range from the tragic to the comedic, but they all work to reveal a new perspective on a common problem.
When: 7 p.m. October 18, 19 and 20
Where: North Salem High School Auditorium, 765 14th St. NE
Cost: $7 adult; 5 student/senior
Info: 503-399-3241, www.nshstheater.com
October 19
Support the Gilbert House Children’s Museum at Discover the Wonder, an annual gala fundraiser featuring wine reception, dinner by Loustic Catering, live and silent auctions, plus entertainment by Portland’s ComedySports.
When: 6 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 19
Where: Zenith Vineyard, 5657 Zena Rd NW
Cost: $95. Tickets available at https://discover-the-wonder.eventbrite.com
October 19-21
Whether building, remodeling or interested in general home improvement, the Salem Home and Remodel Show is a resource featuring displays, ideas, sources, and local experts waiting to answer your questions.
When: 3 to 8 p.m. Oct. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 20, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 21
Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St NE Cost: Free
Info: wvpevents.com
October 20
CCTV is celebrating Community Media Day, “a celebration of voices that brings awareness to the importance of free speech and accessible media for all individuals to have their voices heard” with a film festival. It’s an opportunity for local film and media creators to share their work and passion, and possibly even gain a little recognition.
Finalists will be announced on October 6, with winners recognized at an event on October 20. Keep an eye on Facebook for details. Info: 503-588-2288 or visit cctvsalem.org
October 20
Hispanic Heritage Day at the Capitol celebrates the contributions and cultures of the Hispanic populations in Oregon. Festivities include booths, music, dancing and more. This event is sponsored by the Oregon State Capitol Foundation.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 20
Where: Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St NE
Cost: Free
Info: 503-986-1388, oregoncapitol.com
October 20
Cherry City Roller Derby hosts a Halloween themed mash-up game with skaters from all your favorite teams. Costumes are encouraged. Food, beer, and other beverages will be available for purchase.
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 20
Where: The Mad House, 1335 Madison St NE
Cost: $10 advance; $12 at the door. $5 for age 6 and younger. Tickets are sold at Santiam Brewing, Hit This! Derby Gear*, and Kay’s World of Wigs*. (*Cash only)
Info: cherrycityrollerderby.com
October 21
Celebrate the year’s harvest at Wine & Jazz Festival with wine tasting and live music in the beauty of the Deepwood Gardens. Wine, food, and beer available for purchase.
When: 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 21
Where: Deepwood Museum & Gardens, 1116 Mission St SE
Cost: $13 to $25, includes keepsake glass and two tasting tickets. Proceeds support Deepwood’s preservation and programs.
Info: 503-363-1825, deepwoodmuseum.org
October 21
Experience Death & Transfiguration as the Salem Philharmonia features guest conductor Mark Perlman, as well as soloists Sarah Kwak, violin, and Vali Phillips, viola. There will be a pre-concert talk 45 minutes before each show.
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 20 and 3 p.m. Oct. 21
Where: Chemeketa Community College, Bldg 6, 4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Cost: $18; $15 senior/student; Free for up to age 17
Info: salemphil.org
October 23
Take in an afternoon of beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, fellowship and fun at this free estate and financial planning seminar that offers strategies, tools and techniques to help women be the best version of themselves today and every day.
When: 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 23
Where: Illahe Hills Country Club, 3376 Country Club Dr S
Cost: Free. Register to attend at womensworth.net.
October 24
Hosted by Just Walk Salem Keizer, join Ranger Mike for a free evening owl walk. Meet at Parking lot 3 by the Pavilion. Bring flashlights and binoculars, but leave your dogs please (so you don’t scare away the birds).
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 24
Where: Minto-Brown Island Park, 2200 Minto Island Rd NW
Info: justwalksalem.com
October 24
Wednesday Film Series features “The Shining,” the 1980s horror drama starring Jack Nicholson and Shelley Duvall based on the novel by Stephen King and directed by Stanley Kubrick about a family that spends winter at an isolated hotel haunted by an evil presence.
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Box office and doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE
Cost: $6
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
October 25-27
A first-time event, the Salem Poetry Festival is a celebration of words featuring a workshop and Spanish poetry panel, plus performances and readings with Oregon Poet Laureate Emerita Paulann Petersen, Oregon Poet Laureate Emeritus Lawson Fusao Inada, and Kim Stafford, Oregon’s 9th Poet Laureate who was appointed by Governor Kate Brown in May 2018.
When: Oct. 25 to 27
Where: Various locations in Salem
Info: facebook.com/SalemPoetryProject
October 26
The Salem Art Walk is a progressive art event featuring pop-up galleries, open studios, and an assortment of venues with a diverse selection of work by many local artists.
When: 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 26 (recurring on final Friday of the month)
Where: Begin at Prisms Gallery in the Reed Opera House, 189 Liberty St S, Suite B-2
Cost: Free
Info: 503-990-8283, salemartwalk.com
October 26
Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. A foreboding opening from the horns sets the stage for an epic journey through fate and destiny in Tchaikovsky’s powerful Fourth Symphony. Portland favorite Jeffrey Kahane performs a “hyper-active fantasy for piano and orchestra,” composed especially for him.
When: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26
Where: Smith Auditorium, 900 State St
Info: orsymphonysalem.org
October 26
Organized by Salem Art Walk, the Salem Steampunk Ball is a eclectic collection of extraordinary musicians, creators, crafters, mixologists, food artists, and imagination engineers who are coming together to orchestrate the evening of the century with a buffet and live entertainment.
When: 6 p.m. Oct. 26
Where: Willamette Heritage Center, Spinning Room, 1313 Mill St SE
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. $50 VIP. Proceeds benefit the Salem Art Walk and the local creative community.
Info: facebook.com/SalemArtWalk
October 26
Doomprov, Salem’s spookiest Improv Comedy Show, is back. What is Doomprov? Basically, a combination of Jackass and Whose Line Is It Anyway. Organizers wish they could say no improvisers will be harmed in the making of this painfully funny show, but they can’t make any promises. Costumes encouraged. All ages permitted, but it’s not a family-friendly show.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26
Where: Capitol City Theater, 210 Liberty St SE #150
Cost: $13 online; $15 at the door
Info: 971-599-1871, capitolcitytheater.com
October 26-27
A Halloween tradition, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a campy classic starring Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter is an interactive experience, complete with shadowcast and goodie bag, that you will never forget. Recommended for ages 18 and older, but minors permitted with an adult. Parental discretion is advised.
When: 9 p.m. Oct. 26-27
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE
Cost: $15 in advance. $20 at the door.
Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
October 27
Experience a day of Celtic culture at this family-friendly community event that features live music, dance performances, vendors, food and more. Samhain, pronounced “sah-win,” is a Gaelic festival that marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the “darker half” of the year.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27
Where: Spinning Room at Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St SE
Cost: $10; $5 students. Free for children younger than 12.
Info: celticfestival.info
October 27
The Delgani Quartet begins its fourth season with work by Franz Schubert, Karol Szymanowski, and Claude Debussy.
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27
Where: Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, 1525 Glen Creek Rd NW
Info: delgani.org
October 27
Once again, Salem is going to Thrill The World. Bring your friends and family to watch, but don’t be late…the dance starts at 3 p.m. sharp and only lasts six minutes.
When: 3 p.m. Oct. 27
Where: Oregon State Capitol Mall, 900 Court St NE
Info: facebook.com/thrilltheworldsalem
October 28
Zombie up and join the annual Salem Zombie Walk for a frightastic evening walk through downtown Salem. There will be a group photo at 5:30 p.m. and the walk will begin at 6 p.m.
When: 5:30 p.m. Oct. 28
Where: Oregon State Capitol, 900 Court St NE
Cost: Free
Info: facebook.com/salemzombiewalk
October 28
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at the Elsinore including an in-depth history of the theatre followed by a demonstration of the Mighty Wurlitzer – the largest theatre organ in the Pacific Northwest.
When: 3 p.m. Oct. 28 (repeats on the final Sunday of the month)
Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SE
Cost: $5 at the door. RSVP required. Call 503-375-3574.
October 28
Willamette University Department of Music presents “Hauntcert”, a family-friendly Halloween-themed concert featuring the University Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble. The orchestra will be in costume, as conductor Hector Aguero leads the performance of Halloween favorites from popular music, the classics, and film scores. Included on the program are music from the films My Neighbor Totoro and The Incredibles, along with concert favorites such as Aaron Copland’s Hoe-Down from Rodeo, Rossini’s Barber of Seville Overture, and many more. Costumes are encouraged and sweets will be provided at the end of the concert, so bring your trick-or-treat bag.
When: 3 p.m. Oct. 28
Where: Hudson Hall in Mary Stuart Rogers Music Center at Willamette University
Cost: $10; $5 student. Purchase tickets online at willamette.edu/go/musicstore, or at the door the afternoon of the concert.
October 30
Tacos y Tequila. This special event is recurring on the last Tuesday of every month. Chef Jason creates a variety of tacos, plus there will be margaritas, buckets of mini Coronas, Rob Drinkenstein’s Tijuana Dive Bar cocktail, and a discount on tequila during the event.
When: 5 p.m. til close Oct. 30
Where: TableFive08, 508 State St
Info: tablefive08.com
October 31
Travel back into a world of rock. Come to dance, come to sing, and behold a sight to be seen. Come to resurrect our beloved Queen.
When: 8 p.m. Oct. 31
Where: Taproot Lounge & Cafe, 356 State St
Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at the door
Info: taprootloungeandcafe.com
And don’t forget these art events & activities…
AT HALLIE FORD
Through October 21
Strength and Dignity: Images of the Worker from the Permanent Collection. European and American prints and photographs from the Hallie Ford Museum of Art’s permanent collection depict scenes of workers and the working class from the late 19th century through the first half of the 20th century. Study Gallery and Print Study Center.
Through December 21
Witness: Themes of Social Justice in Contemporary Printmaking and Photography from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation. Drawn from the vast collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, this exhibition explores issues of race, identity, and social justice in contemporary printmaking and photography from one of the legendary print collections in the United States. Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery.
AT SALEM ART ASSOCIATION
Through October 5
Artist-in-Residence: Jane Quale. Printmaker Jane Quale will take up residence as part of a larger collaboration with the Bend Art Center. Whether using wood, paper, ink, brushes, hand tools, or other natural materials, Jane seeks to honor their integrity as unique, natural objects. Bush Barn Art Center Annex.
Through October 28
The Joe, Jim and Pedro Show. Joe B. Milosevich, James R. White, and Pedro J. Palacios share an artistic and personal friendship of more than 15 years and counting. This show highlights their individual journeys and collective histories through art and friendship. Bush Barn Art Center.
Chad Robert Collofello: Interspatial. A contemporary artist and educator, Chad is inspired by his life and the lives of his children. What results is work that is motivated by an inquiry of relationships, space, and connectivity, or lack thereof. Through his paintings he brings forward iconic visual images with a sophisticated nostalgic impact. Bush Barn Art Center.
Featured Artist: Jim Schomaker. Jim’s exhibit focuses on capturing the roses of Bush’s Pasture Park through photography. “I wanted to show two things; roses start to atrophy and lose their health, withering with the onset of winter, and they still try hard to bloom and show character and dignity despite the hard times they’re dealing with,” says Jim. Bush Barn Art Center.
Through November 3
Imprint. In collaboration with Bend Art Center artists Anna Aguirre, Glen Corbett, Abney Wallace, Kelley Slaber, Pat Clark, Julie Winter, Paula Bullwinkel, and Jane Quale, this exhibition and its project build on the availability of the printing press at SAA, and Open Studios offered in the Annex at the Bush Barn Art Center. Bush Barn Art Center Annex.
October 21 through November 4
Artist-in-Residence: Jo Hockenhull. Jo Hockenhull, a printmaker living in Salem, Oregon, will create a new body of work as the Salem Art Association’s Artist-in-Residence. Bush Barn Art Center Annex.
Where: Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SE. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
Cost: Free. Donations accepted.
Info: salemart.org
AT WILLAMETTE HERITAGE CENTER
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. Information: 503-585-7012, willametteheritage.org
Through December 8
Color Gone Wild. The Weaving Guilds of Oregon’s “Color Gone Wild” is a traveling juried show featuring 67 hand-woven pieces made by Oregon weavers. Artists have manipulated fibers and colors to create a wide variety of artwork from scarves and handbags to table runners and wall hangings.
When: Sept. 28 to Dec. 8. Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday
Where: Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St SE
Cost: $8. $7 senior, $5 student and $4 for ages 6 to 17
Info: willametteheritage.org
AT WORLD BEAT GALLERY
Through January 23
The World Beat Gallery exhibit “Banjos, bagpipes, and bongos…” explores the cultural connection, significance and impact of music. Featuring a display of instruments from around the world.
When: Through Jan. 23, 2019
Where: World Beat Gallery, 189 Liberty St. NE, Suite 107
Cost: Free
Info: salemmulticultural.org
Carlee Wright
