В музеях Корваллиса открылись выставки о женской истории, национальной памяти и моде траура

Friday, Sept 4 CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience.  Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums  for more info. Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. Storytime. Monroe Community Library, 380 N 5 th St, Monroe. 10:30 am. All ages drop in storytime. Visit Storytime | CBCPL for more info. Elemental Bodies. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Rose Covert has created a visual storytelling, a woven landscape. Her work emanates from a profound connection to the materials she works with as she grows, tends, harvests and processes her materials. She is inspired by the feelings evoked when in nature, by the forms and shapes the living world takes and by the elements themselves. Visit Elemental Bodies | The Arts Center for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. First Friday. Downtown Corvallis, 4 – 8 pm. A monthly celebration of all things Downtown Corvallis. Participate in special sales, events, and meals, with offerings changing monthly.Visit First Friday | Downtown Corvallis Organization for more info. Teen Advisory Group. Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. 4 – 5 pm. Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) and have a say in making the library a more awesome place. Be involved in the community and meet new people while helping to plan teen events. Apply to join. Visit  Teen Advisory Group | CBCPL  for more info. Corvallis Art Walk Meetup. The Foundry. 257 Southwest Madison Avenue, Suite 210, Corvallis. 5 pm. Meet the amazing artists and craftspeople on the Corvallis Arts Walk (CAW) all in one place. Find your next creative partnership and connect with others. Visit  Events | The Arts Center  for more info. Meet Your Streets. Courtyard Corvallis, 400 SW 1st St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Free. A 45 minute historical storytelling event. Walk less than a mile and explore the untold stories of Corvallis streets. Visit Engage Corvallis for more info. The Pentagram String Band. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $20/ticket. Old school string music with a raw, unruly punk edge. Swamp Rats (Sebring,FL) bringing their phantom folk alongside Ghost and the Grumble from Portland. Visit  Old World Center  for more info. Saturday, Sept 5 Tarweed Folk School Fall Classes Begin. Visit Tarweed Folk School for more information including registration, pricing and locations. Corvallis Farmers’ Market.  1 st  St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A bustling hub of activity and community connection. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Riverfront Commemorative Park, the market offers fresh and delicious locally sourced food and an opportunity to explore the beauty of the surrounding natural environment. Visit  Corvallis Saturday Market  for more info. Farmers Market Table: Budget Gap. 1 st  St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. The City of Corvallis is facing a budget gap that will impact core services as early as 2027. City elected officials will be available at the Farmers Market to talk about possible solutions for the budget gap, including community service cuts and new revenue options on the table. Visit Farmers’ Market Table – Budget Gap | City of Corvallis for more info. CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience.  Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums  for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Planting for Pollinators, Class 1: Annuals and Perennials. Shonnard’s Nursery, 6600 SW Philomath Blvd, Corvallis. 10 am. Registration requested. Online access available. Info to help determine which plants will attract which pollinators, with a focus on the characteristics and care of these plants. Visit Classes & Events | Shonnard’s Nursery for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free. Share concerns, ask questions, meet other parents, and discuss infant feeding topics. A lactation consultant will be available to weigh baby, offer support, and set up further appointments if needed. Visit Go with the Flow Lactation Support Group – Pollywog (pollywogfamily.org) for more info. DrZoo. Lumos Wine Company, 2400 Cardwell Hill Dr, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free. Corvallis Oregon based rock and roll band consisting of Patrick Chappell, Jeff Parker, Erica Prince, Leo Prince-Brookes, Joselyn Strickler, and Seth Bernstein. They play a mix of originals and covers. Their music features lots of harmony, soaring solos, and a driving beat. Visit Dr Zoo | Lumos Wine Company for more info. Hyper Sloth. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit  Bombs Away Cafe  for more info. Sunday, Sept 6 Philomath Farmer’s Market. Philomath Library Parking Lot, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 11 am – 3 pm. Visit Philomath Farmers’ Market for more info. CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience.  Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit  CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums  for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 12 – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. Office Space. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A depressed white-collar worker tries hypnotherapy, only to find himself in a perpetual state of devil-may-care bliss that prompts him to start living by his own rules, and hatch a hapless attempt to embezzle money from his soul-killing employers. Visit Office Space | Whiteside Theatre for more info. Eastwood and Holly. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit  Bombs Away Cafe  for more info. Monday, Sept 7 Tuesday String Band. Lumos Wine Company, 2400 Cardwell Hill Dr, Corvallis. 2 pm. Free. Full time touring progressive bluegrass band from the local area. Visit Dr Zoo | Lumos Wine Company for more info. Board Game Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Visit  Bombs Away Cafe  for more info. Tuesday, Sept 8 Board of Commissioners Goal Setting Meeting. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info. Infant Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For children zero to twelve months old. Many lasting friendships begin at story time. First come first served, children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Infant Storytime | CBCPL for more info. Elemental Bodies. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Rose Covert has created a visual storytelling, a woven landscape. Her work emanates from a profound connection to the materials she works with as she grows, tends, harvests and processes her materials. She is inspired by the feelings evoked when in nature, by the forms and shapes the living world takes and by the elements themselves. Visit Elemental Bodies | The Arts Center for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. Nurturing Parenting Education Class.  Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 2 pm. Registration required, participation requirements, see website for details. Offered in partnership with Family Tree Relief Nursery. Snacks provided, transportation may be available. Visit  Nurturing Parenting Education Class | CBCPL  for more info. Southtown Farmstand and Market.  1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 5 – 7 pm. Experience homegrown, backyard, and cottage industry crafts, baked goods, canned goods, and very seasonal items—all set in a lovely natural farm environment complete with picnic tables, a campfire, music, nature, farm animals, and the joy of good old-fashioned community. Dog and kid friendly. Parking is limited, so biking and walking are encouraged. Visit  Flicker and Fir | Southtown Market  for more info. City Council Executive Session.  Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Ave, Corvallis. 5:15 pm. The Council will meet in Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(d) to conduct deliberations with persons designated by the governing body to carry on labor negotiations. Visit  City Council Executive Session | City of Corvallis  for more info. City Council Meeting.  Downtown Fire Station: Council Chambers, 400 NW Harrison Ave, Corvallis. 6 pm. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend City Council meetings. This meeting will be held in-person and virtually. See the published agenda for meeting details and participation instructions. Visit  City Council Meeting | Corvallis Oregon  for more info. Trivia Night at Common Fields. Common Fields, 545 SW 3 rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. General Trivia, 6 team max. No cost to enter, fun prizes for winning team. Visit Common Fields| Calendar for more info. Historic Resources Commission. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Historic Resources Commission | City of Corvallis for more info. Wednesday, Sept 9 Corvallis Farmers Market 1 st  St and Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 9 am – 1 pm. A relaxed midweek market featuring dozens of vendors. Visit  Corvallis Wednesday Market  for more info. Department Head Meeting with Public Works, Community Development and NAPE. Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 9 am. Visit Calendar | Benton County Board of Commissioners for more info. CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience.  Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit  CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums  for more info. Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info. Coffee With Your EDO. Greenhouse Coffee and Plants, 308 SW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10 am. Staff from the Economic Development Office will be on hand to meet with community members and discuss hot topics in economic development both locally and nationally. Bring questions, feedback and meet the team. Visit Coffee With Your EDO | City of Corvallis for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. Toddler Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. Aimed at children ages 1 to 3 years old. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Visit Toddler Storytime | CBCPL for more info. Squishtivities. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St, Philomath. 10:30 am. An adventure in play created especially for adults and their children using arts and crafts and “messy” play to promote problem-solving, fine motor skills, caregiver/child relationships, and creativity.. Visit Squishtivities | CBCPL for more info. Elemental Bodies. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Rose Covert has created a visual storytelling, a woven landscape. Her work emanates from a profound connection to the materials she works with as she grows, tends, harvests and processes her materials. She is inspired by the feelings evoked when in nature, by the forms and shapes the living world takes and by the elements themselves. Visit Elemental Bodies | The Arts Center for more info. Random Review: The Correspondent. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 12 pm. Featuring The Correspondent: A Novel by Virgina Evans. Review by Marjorie Sandor, Professor of Creative Writing and Literature, emerita, Oregon State University. Visit Random Review: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans | CBCPL for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. Parks and Recreational Operational Advisory Committee. Avery Administrative Office, 1310 Avery Park Drive SW, Corvallis. 4:30 pm. Parks & Recreation Operational Advisory Committee members will engage on a variety of Parks & Recreation topics, from Parks and Trails to Recreation Programming and diversity and equity. Visit Parks and Recreation Operational Advisory Committee | City of Corvallis for more info. Live Music. Common Fields, 545 SW 3 rd St, Corvallis. 6 pm. Visit Common Fields Corvallis for more info. Ward 1 Meeting. Adams Elementary School, 1615 SW 35 th St, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Councilor Napack and City of Corvallis staff host a ward meeting to discuss topics such as the budget gap and legislative mandates affecting housing development. Visit Ward 1 Meeting | City of Corvallis for more info. Office Space. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 pm. Cost: $8/advance, $10/same day. A depressed white-collar worker tries hypnotherapy, only to find himself in a perpetual state of devil-may-care bliss that prompts him to start living by his own rules, and hatch a hapless attempt to embezzle money from his soul-killing employers. Visit Office Space | Whiteside Theatre for more info. Comedy Open Mic. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit  Bombs Away Cafe  for more info. Thursday Sept 10 CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience.  Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit  CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums  for more info. Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. Drop in Baby Weight and Feeding Clinic. Corvallis Birth & Wellness Center, 2314 NW Kings Blvd, Corvallis. 10:30 am. A free drop-in hour to have your baby weighed, ask feeding questions, and get peer support. Visit Drop-in Baby Weight & Feeding Clinic | Pollywog for more info. Preschool Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For children ages 3 to 5. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Drop in, first come first served. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Preschool Storytime | CBCPL for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. Senior Book Club. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 1:30 pm. Ages 50+. Registration required. This month features The Measure by Nikki Erlick. Visit Senior Book Club | CBCPL for more info. Council Work Session. Madison Ave Meeting Room, 500 Madison Ave, Corvallis. 4 pm. Visit Council Work Session | City of Corvallis for more info. Marys River Watershed Council 30 th Anniversary Celebration. Sky High Brewing, 160 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. RSVP requested. Celebrate with community members, landowners, and project partners. Live music on the rooftop and celebratory cake. Visit Events | Marys River Watershed Council for more info. Trivia at the Tap Room. Block 15 Southtown Tap Room, 3415 SW Deschutes Street, Corvallis. 6 pm. Teams of up to six people compete for victory in five rounds of five question trivia. Prizes for winning teams. Visit Trivia at the Tap Room | Block 15 Brewing for more info. Corvallis School Board Meeting- Business. Corvallis School District, 1555 SW 35 th St, Corvallis. 6:30 pm. Visit Calendar | Corvallis School District for more info. NAACP Monthly Membership Meeting.  Location sent to members via email. 6:30 pm. Visit  NAACP Events  for more info. Johanna Beekman and Friends. Flicker & Fir, 1465 SE Alexander Ave, Corvallis. 7 am. Cost: $15-20 at door, cash or Venmo. Loved for her rich, soulful voice, her radiant spirit, and her inspiring songs and chants that tap deeply into the collective soul. Dress for cold and bugs. Visit Johanna Beekman & Friends | Flicker & Fir for more info. Wild Hog Jam. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Visit  Old World Center  for more info. Jazz Jam. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit  Bombs Away Cafe  for more info. Friday, Sept 11 CALYX Inc: A Herstory of Radical Resilience.  Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. A exploration of the founding and legacy of CALYX Journal, established in 1976 and headquartered in Corvallis, Oregon, to champion women’s and nonbinary voices in literature and art. Drawing from original materials from the organization’s earliest years, the exhibit traces how CALYX grew from a radical local publication into an internationally respected literary institution. Visit  CALYX, Inc.: A Herstory of Radical Resilience | Benton County Museums  for more info. Centuries of Celebration. Philomath Museum, 1101 Main St, Philomath. 10 am – 4:30 pm. From the grand spectacle of the 1876 Centennial to the patriotic fervor of the 1976 Bicentennial, this exhibit explores how Americans have commemorated the nation’s milestones. Featuring artifacts, memorabilia, and cultural symbols from both celebrations. Visit Centuries of Celebration | Benton County Museums for more info. Death Becomes Her. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. This exhibition explores the three stages of mourning dress, from deep mourning’s matte black fabrics to the softened hues of half mourning. On view are historic dresses, parasols, and hair art that reveal how color, texture, and ornament signaled both loss and social expectation. Presented in partnership with Jennifer Mower, PhD, Historic and Cultural Textiles and Apparel Collection Manager and Design Instructor, the exhibition draws on her research in historic fashion and cultural meaning. Visit Death Becomes Her | Benton County Museums for more info. Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 10 am – 4:30 pm. As the United States marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this exhibit invites visitors to reflect not just on the nation’s founding, but on who has had the power—and the opportunity—to shape its history. Through multiple lenses, “Strength, Struggle, Survival” explores how work, language, and collective action have influenced who participates in civic life. Visit Strength, Struggle, Survival: A Community Response to 250 Years | Benton County Museums for more info. Family Storytime. Corvallis- Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 10:30 am. For children of all ages. Storytime is where many lasting friendships begin. Drop in, first come, first serve. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Visit Family Storytime | CBCPL for more info. Elemental Bodies. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Rose Covert has created a visual storytelling, a woven landscape. Her work emanates from a profound connection to the materials she works with as she grows, tends, harvests and processes her materials. She is inspired by the feelings evoked when in nature, by the forms and shapes the living world takes and by the elements themselves. Visit Elemental Bodies | The Arts Center for more info. Unspoken/Unseen, No Hablado/No Visto. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 12 – 5 pm. Featuring Angennette Escobar, Patricia Vázquez Gómez, v. maldonado, Laura Medina, Angela Sáenz, and Santiago Savi. Each artist in the exhibition deploys their respective work to give voice to perspectives usually missing from common understanding of our lived experiences and daily lives. In each of their works we see manifest methodologies for existing amidst a culture of appropriation and erasure. Visit Unspoken / Unseen | The Arts Center for more info. Rainbow Social Hour.  Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave, Corvallis. 3 pm. A safe social space for LGBTQ+ adults of all ages to make connections. Visit  Rainbow Social Hour | City of Corvallis  for more info. SAFE Happy Hour.  Common Fields, 545 SW 3 rd  St, Corvallis. 4 pm. A gathering of people who care about alternative transportation. Relax during the late afternoon; talk about transit, walking, biking, rolling and many other things at this informal gathering. Visit  Calendar | Corvallis Sustainability Coalition  for more info. Alley DJ Dance Party. Downtown Dream, 214 SW 2 nd St, Corvallis. 5 pm. Featuring DJ Crew, DJ Nicole and Dr Gonzo. Visit American Dream Pizza for more info. Oktoberfest. Sky High Brewing, 160 NW Jackson Ave, Corvallis. 5 pm. Live music, German style beers. A chance to celebrate fall. Visit The Haps | Sky High Brewing for more info. Romantasy Book Club. The Book Bin, 215 SW 4 th St, Corvallis. 5:30 pm. Visit Romantasy Book Club Corvallis | The Book Bin for more info. Flying Eye. Old World Deli. 341 SW 2 nd  St, Corvallis. 7 pm. Great songs, soaring jams, and groovy dance beats from the vast Grateful Dead stream of music consciousness. Visit  Old World Center  for more info. DJ Petricore Corvallis Goth Night. Bombs Away Café, 2527 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Visit  Bombs Away Cafe  for more info. Titans of Industry Say Goodbye to the Whiteside. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 8 pm. Cost: $5/ticket. Joined by Skeleton Boy, Reptile Lovechild and more. Visit Titans of Industry | Whiteside Theatre for more info. Do you have a story for The Advocate? Email [email protected]