ISSUE 11 . FEB|MAR 2020

3.14 Pi(e) Time as well as What's on Salem's Stages plus The Riveting Project | Salem Reads | A Wild Pair

ISSUE 11 THE SETLIST.... FEB|MAR 2020 TURNTABLE...... 10 Commentary...... 4 Play...... 22 3.14 is Pi(e) Time Best bets for things to do in February and March From the grab-and-go slice to urban eateries encouraging a culinary experience of unique flavor combinations, Salem’s pizza scene offers Picture Disc...... 15 What's happening in the arts a grand variety that incite innumerable opinions, too Picture Disc...... 18 Clay Ball: The Roaring Twenties! A-SIDE...... 6 PAUSE...... 14 Get lost in this maze by Jonathan Graf Get a Move On... B-SIDE...... 30 Salem Reads Exercise more is a popular resolution but also one that’s easily abandoned. We've pulled together some ideas to help you get a TURNTABLE...... 5 move on Hunger Dessert'd Fast Forward...... 33 Save the date for these upcoming events

RECORD...... 20 STOP...... 36 The Riveting Project A Wild Pair: Jessica and Cecelia Ritter Mixtape...... 38 Miranda Crowell Seble's photo series celebrates the Rosie the Riveter A montage of Salem by Salem for Salem "We Can Do It!" spirit in each of its subjects Advertiser Directory...... 34 Supporting those who support PPS

13 | FRONT ROW 35 | FRONT ROW 'Midsummer' For the Love of Cake Take in a night of midnight trysts and Love is a key ingredient in Pentacle Theatre’s horrible hangovers (thankfully not your production of Bekah Brunstetter’s dramedy own) at The Verona Studio 'The Cake' // Feb. 20 through Mar. 7 // Feb. 28 through Mar. 15 8 | FRONT ROW 19 | FRONT ROW Not Your Typical Make a Date w/ 'First Date' Princess Story... Enlightened Theatrics brings the musical comedy 'First Date' to life on stage in Elsinore Theatre presents award-winning February and March off-Broadway musical 'Disenchanted!' before taking it out on northwest tour

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Welcome the first issue of Press Play Salem in the new decade. Did you make Carlee Wright | Publisher/Editor Tracy Torres | Assist Ed/Writer any resolutions? How are those going? I, Tammy Black-Day | Assistant Editor admittedly, am not one to make (or keep) Ben Mah | Photographer New Year's resolutions. I love the idea of Stephen McClanahan | Writer them, but they don't stick well for me, so Contributors: instead of setting myself up for failure, I'd Seth Allen rather go into things with the mindset of Miranda Crowell Seble 'just start.' Ultimately, that's a bit like how Cuffe + Sohn Design Press Play Salem came to into being. It was Loverna Journey Denise Proudfoot all about a need and want to fill that need Deva Williamson — and maybe a little self-serving moment or two since I do enjoy bragging about my community, its people, places and things All rights reserved. No part of this to do. publication may be reproduced or Special thanks to Chef Shane transmitted in any form or by any means, and Basil & Board Whether you set a resolution for the new electronically or mechanically, including photocopy, recording or any information year or not, there's no time like now to storage and retrieval system, without the start or restart, whether that is exercise express written permission of Press Play (see page 6), getting out in the community Salem. (check out pages 15 & 22) or taking a The views and opinions expressed moment for yourself (page 14 is calling in these articles and ads are not your name). And on that thought, we hope necessarily those of Press Play Salem you enjoy all this issue has to offer. or its contributors, employees, staff or management. Carlee Wright Instigator... Follow Press Play Salem and Publisher/Editor Facebook.com/PressPlaySalem Instagram: @PressPlaySalem ROADIES Twitter: @PressPlaySalem Website: www.pressplaysalem.com Carlee Wright is a community instigator Ben Mah is a photographer who finds that with a grand love for Salem and notably most pizza doesn't have enough cheese, Contact Press Play Salem fashionable shoes (Hello, John Fluevog!) exclusively drives Toyota Camrys, and email: [email protected] who turns waste into wearable art in her thinks the best thing about Salem is the phone: 971-808-2868 "spare" time. abundance of things to do for a town of its size. On the cover(s)... Tracy Torres has a penchant for funky Front: Pizza pie from Basil & Board Urban shoes and fun music. She loves all of the Stephen McClanahan is a freelance social Pizzeria & Wine Café. activities Salem has to offer, and can often media coordinator. A former Speech & be found lurking (working) behind the Debate coach, Stephen spends much of Back: Willamette Valley Pie Company's scenes to make things happen. his time haunting the coffee shops in town, Marionberry Crumble-top Pie. where he can be found taking notes for his next event promotion. He enjoys craft beer Photos by Benma Photo and the local pro-wrestling scene.

4 | PRESS PLAY SALEM TURNTABLE Hunger Dessert'd Eat dessert to desert hunger

Dig into dessert for the month of February as Salem Harvest launches a fundraiser in partnership with Salem area restaurants. During the month of February, eat dessert at participating restaurants and $1 for each dessert will go to Salem Harvest. At the end of the month, Salem Harvest will present the Deserting Hunger award to the restaurant that sells the most desserts. If dessert wasn’t incentive enough, there is also a chance to win prizes. Pick up a punch card at one of the participating restaurants. With each dessert you purchase, get your card punched. Get at least six punches and enter to win a variety of prizes, such as an intimate dinner for two, gift cards, swag and more. Participants are encouraged to share Guinness Chocolate Cake from Wild Pear their dessert experiences using hashtags #HungerDessert'd and #nameofrestaurant on social media. Additionally, follow Salem Harvest for random giveaways and other Participating restaurants include: surprises happening throughout the month. Gerry Frank's Konditorei, 310 Kearney St SE — gerryfrankskonditorei.com Salem Harvest is a nonprofit Rafns' Restaurant, 479 Court St NE — rafns.com organization that connects farmers and Sal's Deli & Bistro, 315 High St SE backyard growers with volunteer pickers Brew Coffee & Taphouse, 1320 Edgewater St NW B10 to harvest fruits and vegetables that would Little Lois Cafe, 576 Patterson St NW — littleloiscafe.com otherwise go to waste. Its principal purpose Wild Pear Restaurant, 372 State St — wildpearcatering.com is the distribution of food without charge to Brandy's All City Sweets, 189 Liberty St NE #105 children or homeless, unemployed, elderly Street Sweets 1969, 4106 State St or low-income individuals. Learn more at Ticket to Play Board Game Cafe, 5008 Commercial St SE salemharvest.org. Willamette Valley Pie Company, 2994 82nd Ave NE — wvpie.com

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One month in to the new year... Get a MOVE on... How are your resolutions holding up? Exercise more is a popular resolution you can test your new learned skills with Play ball but let’s face it, it’s also one that’s easily open dance until 10 p.m. Cover charge also ​City of Salem offers softball and kickball abandoned. Is that you? Fear not, we includes a drink ticket valued at $5 towards at the Wallace Marine Park Softball are here to help. Maybe you just need a beverage. Check out facebook.com/ Complex. Opportunities to participate are something that makes your exercise, feel SalemLatinDanceSocial plentiful depending on your age, skill, less like exercise. Here are some ideas to availability, etc. Registration is open switch up your routine and maybe even get Get Your Swing On with Mz Jitterbug who now with play beginning in April. Get the you back on track. teaches East Coast Swing on the first and lowdown and register yourself or a team at third Thursday of the month at the Silver softballcityusa.com Dance Spur,1821 Silverton Road NE. A beginner Do you know how many calories you can lesson is offered at 7:30 p.m. followed by Climb burn dancing? Potentially, a lot, depending open dance until 10 p.m. Cover charge is $5. Reach for the stars at The Rock Boxx, on how much you weigh, how long you You can also try your hand, er, feet, at Salsa an indoor bouldering gym featuring dance and how much energy you exert, so dancing 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. A 45-minute 5,400 square feet of climbing walls why not shake a leg? lesson is followed by dancing. There’s a $5 cover charge. Stay in the know at facebook. without ropes — don’t worry, the ground com/MzJitterbug below is padded for safe falling. New to The Ceili of the Valley Society teaches bouldering? The Rock Boxx offers climbing Irish social dance and Scottish country instruction to teach you the basics, with dance classes for two levels, beginners at Silver Spur also offers country line dance tips and techniques, 6 p.m. Fridays. A day 6:30 p.m. and advanced at 7:30 p.m., every lessons at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday pass is $15, $12 student. Learn more at Tuesday. No partner or experience needed. with dancing until 2 a.m., plus country therockboxx.com Children are welcome with a responsible swing on Thursdays. Learn more at adult at the beginner class. Recommended facebook.com/silver.spur.3 age is seven and older. Classes take place Roll out at the VFW Hall, 630 Hood St. NE. Cost is Kick it Skate your way to better health and maybe $5 per class, but the first one is free. Find 9Round Fitness, 5247 Commercial St. even to victory with Cherry City Roller more details at ceiliofthevalley.org SE, offers a kickboxing themed fitness Derby. The league hosts open recruitment program that gives a full-body workout every two months at 6:30 p.m. on the first Learn step-by-step salsa dancing and through a 30-minute boxing/kickboxing Monday of the month — next one is April bachata, too, at the Salem Capitol circuit. There are no class times and a 6 then June 1. No experience is needed; Latin Social Dance where no partner or personal trainer is included with every They will even teach you how to skate, experience needed. Classes take place every workout plus the first one is free. So, plus you will gain strength, acquire agility, 7 p.m. Sunday at 1859 Cider Co., back- why not check it out? Get more details at build endurance and develop form through alley at 249 Liberty St. NE. Cost is $10, 9round.com/fitness/Salem-OR-x1472 weekly boot camp. The commitment level cash only please, for a 45-minute lesson depends on what you hope to get from the where you will learn the basics and then league, whether that’s a fun, challenging

6 | PRESS PLAY SALEM workout or to take your skills to a Ground yourself competitive level (or both!) Find out more Hot Yoga Salem can help you gain at cherrycityrollerderby.com flexibility, strength and clarity through time-tested therapeutic yoga that includes Paddles up 26 postures and two breathing exercises. Take to the river. The World Beat Dragon They offer 60 to 90 minute classes seven Boat Club is accepting new paddlers and no days a week. Hydrate before class because experience is needed. The club welcomes it will be hot in there. Take a mat, towel and #SalemsGot you to attend two practices at no charge so water, and dress in water-wicking clothing. you can...test the waters (sorry, not sorry). Drop-in for $13 or get a monthly unlimited There are two seasons: spring runs April membership for $100. Space is limited so through June and Summer is July through register in advance at hotyogasalem.com September. Individuals are welcome and you will be assigned to a team based on With a focus on practice not perfection, your availability. For more info, visit Chantal Barton Yoga offers a relaxing salemmulticultural.org/programs/dragon- rhythmic Hatha Flow yoga that pushes boat-club you to build strength. Classes are 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday and 6 to 7 p.m. Monday and Walk about Wednesday. No registration needed. Just show up. Cost is $5 and $15. Get more If walking is more your speed (see what we www.moxieinitiative.org did there?), then how about volunteering to details at chantalbartonyoga.com be a dog handler for Willamette Humane Society. Dog handlers “provide our canine Indigo Wellness Center also offers a friends with a chance to stimulate their variety of styles and levels of yoga, as well minds and stretch their legs.” Get the as other wellness classes. Drop-in classes whole story at whs4pets.org/get-involved/ start at $15, $12 for students, seniors volunteer/volunteer-opportunities and military. For class descriptions, visit indigowellnesscenter.com Looking for more opportunities to pad the pavement? Just Walk! is a free, drop-in And then there is Salem Goat Yoga, which walking social happening in a number of is just as it sounds. A 90-minute class areas around the city. Find out when and includes 45-minutes of guided yoga plus where at justwalksalem.com 45-minutes for photos and goat cuddles for $30. Mat rental and goat treats included. Classes take place at 10 a.m. Saturdays. Get more details at salemgoatyoga.com

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The royal renegades of Disenchanted! are returning to Salem February 27 through 29, and being brought to life on stage by Elsinore Theatrical Productions under direction of show co-creators Dennis T. Giacino (book, music and lyrics) and directorial consultant Fiely Matias.

The award-winning off-Broadway musical has garnered international attention across North America and Europe.

“Seeing the show in different countries in different languages, it’s been a fun challenge to translate the show and make it make sense and make it rhyme for each country’s audience. For example, in the song ‘All I Wanna Do Is Eat,’ there’s a segment where I list different junk foods that Americans love, like Twinkies, hot dogs and Hot Pockets, but in Italy and Argentina they changed the foods to reflect their culture,” said Dennis. “The funny thing is that the one food no one has changed is the universally-loved ice cream Haagen Dazs.”

Disenchanted! first graced the Elsinore stage in 2018, but since then new elements have been added, including an updated set, additional costuming and new music and dialogue.

“We consistently update the show to keep it fresh and topical,” Dennis said.

8 | PRESS PLAY SALEM “We believe that as long as we’re alive so is And that happily ever after will get a our show!” Fiely said. chance to be shared outside of the area, too. The Salem performances kick off the The return of the musical also features show’s official northwest tour, which return of some familiar faces reprising their is produced by the Elsinore and will stop previous roles, including Jessica Fisher as in Tacoma, Longview and Wenatchee. Snow White; Tracy Webber as Cinderella; This is a unique opportunity for a locally and Emma Thurston as Sleeping Beauty. It led production to garner attention and also features Tracy Chiappone (last seen in support from outside the immediate area. “A Christmas Story, The Musical”) as The Little Mermaid, Belle and Rapunzel; Jessica “We’re excited to launch the tour from Peterson (who was in the Elsinore production the historic Elsinore Theatre, as it was an of “Little Shop of Horrors”) as The old vaudeville theater where our princess Princess Who Kissed The Frog; and Elsinore vaudeville fits perfectly. Snow White and new-comer Audrey Voon as Hua Mulan, her princess posse are ready to storm the Pocahontas and Princess Badroulbadour. castles all over the northwest so catch ‘em before the magic spell is over and they have “Each one of the characters I wrote are to go back in the vaults,” Fiely said. all a part of me, so it’s hard to choose my favorite. That said, my most memorable show moments include Rapunzel’s hair-raising, Oktoberfest oom-pah party segment and Disenchanted! a flying carpet you have to see to believe,” The Hilarious Hit Musical Dennis said. When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27-28 & 2 p.m. Feb. 29. Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SE While the story may center on a collection of Cost: $29 to $59. $5 more on day of show disenchanted princesses, it’s approachable to Age: Recommended for 14 and older a wide audience. Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com

“Having seen productions all over the world, NOTE: The February 28 performance will I’ve seen the show’s comedy and music cross include ASL interpretation. all boundaries where men and women of all ages can come together and laugh and leave the theater a little more ‘happily ever after,’” Photos by Patti Sohn Dennis said. Cuffe Sohn Design

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Half-a-dozen pizza joints to get your pie time on...

In honor of Pi Day (March 14), we set out on a pizza pilgrimage (don’t worry, we also selected a couple slices of traditional sweet pie, too). From the grab-and-go slice to urban eateries encouraging a culinary experience of unique flavor combinations, Salem’s pizza scene offers a grand variety that incite innumerable opinions, too.

We’re not here to tell you what’s best - that’s truly a subjective topic - but we wanted to highlight a few notables that stood out to our tasting team.

10 | PRESS PLAY SALEM TURNTABLE Story by the PressPlay TastingTeam

Basil & Board Christo's Pizzeria & Lounge Ritter’s Housemade Foods 1108 Broadway St. NE 102 Liberty St. NE, Suite 100 Urban Pizzeria & Wine Café 503-371-2892, christospizzasalem.com 503-339-7928, ritterseatery.com 500 Liberty St. SE, Suite. 150 503-447-3350, basilandboard.com In 1997, Christo’s opened as a little pizzeria Ritter’s aims to be a place where people on Church Street. Twelve years later, the can gather, eat and share...and what better Two words: Rooftop patio. Ok, that may not restaurant moved to Broadway where food is there to share than pizza? House have anything to do with pizza, but how it’s been serving downtown diners ever offerings include a small but diverse about pie and a sunset? This urban pizzeria since. Their menu highlights pizza, but selection of brick oven pizzas and good is the kind of place you can go with friends is rounded out with a full assortment of news, gluten-free crust available. or family, a business lunch or a hot date. classic Italian American dishes. BONUS: While the Greek is usually my go-to, the In addition to its handcrafted, brick-fired Christo’s is Salem’s only Jazz lounge. So prosciutto, pear and arugula is also unique pizza, it also serves bruschetta, salad, you can grab pie and take in a night of live and delicious. — C piadinas (sandwiches) and skillet cookies tunes in their lounge which offers jazz — YUM! Bonus: Happy Hour twice a day every Thursday and sometimes Saturdays. (3 to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to close) Sunday Straight from New York through Thursday and all day on Monday. My favorite on taste. — B 233 Liberty St; 503-581-5863 1095 Commercial St SE; 503-363-7369 They offer a gluten-sensitive crust and have 2918 Commercial St SE; 503 361-1234 plenty of vegan options since you can build sfnypizza.com your own, or try a signature pie, like the Paddington’s 410 Pine St. NE Herbie, which features vegan italian sausage, Since 1986, Straight from New York has 503-378-0345, padingtons.com vegan mozzarella, red onion, roasted garlic, been serving Salem authentic New York pepper flakes and basil. You would never pizza. With three locations in the area, This may be one of Salem’s oldest know it’s vegan! - C you’ve got your options: dine-in, take out, pizzerias, so it should come as no surprise get it delivered. But their most popular the nostalgia it brings out with many option is probably by the slice as they are people. one of the few (maybe the only) local pizza joint where you can grab a slice and go, It was the good pizza we had when I was a or stay! Plus, they have gluten-free crust kid — a treat — every couple months. It has available. that crispy, cracker crust; It’s thin but holds up. My guiltiest pleasure: canned mushrooms. I The downtown location has that real NYC vibe don’t do that at any other pizza joint and only being narrow and with the newspapers along on that pizza. It makes no sense. Oh, and they the walls, plus they have some great deals have great lunch specials. — B before closing time. — B

PRESS PLAY SALEM | 11 TURNTABLE Wallery’s Premium Pizza 1555 Edgewater St. NW Blueberry Basil Pie from Bountiful Pies 503-362-6858, waleryspizza.com

This is another pizza parlor that brings waves of nostalgia with its pies. If you are a West Salem resident, this is probably your place, but we know a few happily brave the bridge for Wallery’s, especially with that lunch buffet (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday).

I want a loaded pizza with toppings falling off…. And those jumbo olives, pepperoni and black olives is just...BAM! — R Honorable mentions Looking for delivery? Try Odd Moe’s Pizza. While it got its start in McMinnville, Odd Moe’s Pizza has three Salem locations to serve you: North Lancaster, South Salem and West Salem. Bonus: For those 21 and older, you can get beer delivered with your pizza. Get the lowdown at oddmoes.com

Up-and-Coming. Keep your eye on Fork Forty, the up-coming food hall opening in downtown Salem, where you will findThe Brick Oven Pizza Co. bringing traditional Italian style pizza made in, Bountiful Pies Willamette Valley Pie Co. yep, you guessed it, a brick pizza oven. 1109B Edgewater St. NW (in the alley) 2994 82nd Ave NE Stay in the know at facebook.com/ 503-420-9250, bountifulpies.com 503-362-8857, wvpie.com thebrickovenpizzaco Julie Paulson is an award-winning pie In 2009, Willamette Valley Pie Company, Did we miss your favorite local pizza joint? maker who’s been honing her craft for 30 looking to make direct connections with Sound off online to continue the conversation years. Her West Salem bakery includes a the local community, opened the doors of and support Salem businesses. small eat-in area so you can stop in for a its retail store where you can get pie both slice or grab a whole pie to go. Double crust whole and by the slice (as well as lunch and Salem's sweet pie offerings are small but fruit pie, crumb topping, cream filling, some other yummy baked goods). Bonus: mighty. Bountiful has an extensive menu, but if you Pie Happy Hour is 9 to 11 a.m. Monday to don’t see the pie you want on the list, she’s Friday. open to special requests.

12 | PRESS PLAY SALEM FRONT ROW Story by Carlee Wright Midsummer — A Play With Music Photo by Seth Allen Take in a night of midnight trysts and horrible hangovers (thankfully not your own) at The Verona Studio

Salem musicians Kristen Grainger and Other team members include Rachel Dan Wetzel are taking to the stage, but not Kinsmen Steck, sound and lighting as you would expect. The duo, who form designer, and Lisa Godwin, stage manager. the backbone of the band True North, will “I think the most challenging element be starring in The Verona Studio’s next about this play is that the playwright David production: Midsummer, a two-person Greig didn’t assign specific lines to specific show penned by one of Scotland’s leading characters. So the interpretation of the story playwrights, David Greig, with music by is wide open to each production,” Susan Gordon McIntyre. said. “We sat down a few months ago to Midsummer is the story of Bob and read and assign lines to each character, but Helena and a great lost weekend of we have continued to adjust as we go along. midnight trysts, horrible hangovers, I have found, the more I work with the play, wedding bust-ups, bondage, car chases, the possibilities are endless, which is both miscalculations and self loathing misery, cool and overwhelming.” said Director Susan Coromel. “He’s a petty And what did the stars have to say? criminal working on the fringes. She’s a my Master of Fine Arts in acting. After grad “We are great admirers of Randall Tosh high powered divorce lawyer with a taste school, I worked exclusively in regional and Susan Coromel’s talents and were for other people’s husbands. She’s out of theater and began to augment my acting flattered and intrigued by the proposal. We his league, and he’s not her type and they career with directing and teaching,” she always like a ‘stretch,’ doing something should absolutely not sleep together…never said. totally out of our comfort zone, and well, ever ever…but they do.” Susan taught at several universities we sure got our wish,” said Kristen. “...it’s Verona co-founder Randall Tosh hand- before landing at Willamette University, adult themes and a smattering of profanity selected Susan to direct the show, which where she has been head of the acting — plenty of good music too, lots of True is her second with the studio. Her first was program since 2000. North-style vocal harmonies and Dan’s Gail Louw’s Blonde Poison, a solo piece And despite teaching full-time and amazing guitar playing.” featuring Carol Adams, in 2015. being the Artistic Director of new play Susan has been doing professional development company, Theatre 33, Susan theater since the mid-80s. welcomed the chance to be involved with Midsummer “I began my acting career in New this show. When: 8 p.m. Feb. 20-22, 28-29, Mar. 6-7 York City, where I grew up. I studied “...I was excited to do this project and 2 p.m. Feb. 29 and Mar. 7 at the Michael Howard Studio and The because I think the play is wonderful and Where: The Reed Opera House, Suite 215, Acting Studio, did tons of work on stage truthful and quirky, and when Randall 189 Liberty St. NE and some TV. I decided I wanted more was able to secure Kristen and Dan, I knew Cost: $20. $10 student. Get advance classical training and pursued work it would be an exciting and rewarding tickets at brownpapertickets.com/ with Shakespeare and Company in process,” she said. “Randall gets the genius event/4236691 Massachusetts. From there, I continued credit for putting us all together, and I Info: 805-657-7538, theveronastudio.com advanced training...at Southern Methodist couldn’t be more pleased to be working with University in Dallas, Texas, where I received this team.”

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Created by Jonathan Graf, a puzzle maker crafting analog mazes by hand facebook.com/analogmazes | instagram.com/analogmazes 14 | PRESS PLAY SALEM PICTURE DISC SALEM'S ART SCENE HALLIE FORD Related Events The Hallie Ford Museum of Art is Tuesday Gallery Talk — Join museum Oregon's third largest art museum. It is docents for a complimentary guided tour located at 700 State St. Cost to explore of the "John Buck” exhibition, 12:30 p.m. is $6, $4 seniors and $3 students 18 and Tuesdays through Mar. 24 in the Maribeth older. Admission is free on Tuesdays. Info: Collins Lobby 503-370-6855, willamette.edu/arts/hfma Lecture — Colleen Schafroth, executive Through March 29 director of the Maryhill Museum of Art, will John Buck: Prints and Sculpture from the deliver an illustrated lecture on the history Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and and art of chess, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the His Family Foundation — John Buck is a Paulus Lecture Hall nationally-recognized Montana artist who has created a large and powerful body of Leap Day Chess Tournament — 12 to 4 woodblock prints and wood sculptures over Jim Riswold (American, born 1957), Mussolini’s p.m. Feb. 29 in the Maribeth Collins Lobby of the past four decades. Buck is a virtuoso Portrait, 2006, digital print, 19.75 x 19.75 in., the museum. For more info and to register draftsman who has learned to draw with collection of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, (deadline Feb. 19), call the museum or visit different types of sharp tools, which he Willamette University, Salem, Oregon, gift of the willamette.edu/go/hfma-tournament artist, 2006.015.003. Photo: Dale Peterson. uses to explore both local and global issues in sophisticated works that are imbued with complex iconography and often Capturing Power: Works on Paper SALEM ART ASSOCIATION layered with multiple meanings. from the Permanent Collection — This Founded in 1919, the Salem Art exhibition presents prints and photographs Association hosts events and exhibits in the Bush Barn Art Center at 600 Mission Through April 26 that portray representations of power St. SE. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 Checkmate! Chess Sets from Maryhill and power relationships. The influences p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Museum of Art — Over the past 1000 of power and its impact on our lives have Saturday-Sunday. There is no charge to years, the game of chess has spread across been embedded in the content of artistic visit, but donations are always accepted. the world, crossing cultural and political exploration since the first artworks were Info: 503-581‑2228, salemart.org boundaries. This exhibition looks at the created—depictions of the hunt, objects of worship, and images of gods all relate to wide range of chess sets made during the Through February 20 past 250 years by diverse cultures from power and control. Established by societal Matthew Boulay & Eddie Caine: Yellow Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. structures that inevitably leave some with Squares Bombed — When former Marine While operating within a predetermined less and others with more, power can grant Matthew Boulay returned from the war in structure of the 32 game pieces, status and take it away. This exhibition Iraq, he created a very personal series of artists bring their own creativity and asks visitors to consider who is empowered paintings titled Yellow Squares. Years later, interpretation to each set, resulting in a and why, as well as how the artworks in the at Boulay’s invitation, another former wide variety of themes and materials, from exhibition convey a sense of power – be it Marine, Eddie Caine, bombed the Yellow wood to glass to bone. political, physical, or psychological. Squares.

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strange and lovely; complete, yet still missing something. On one hand, this a very personal narrative of loss, but it also speaks to a more collective experience. There is no person unaffected by loss, yet the human psyche can recover; never seeming incomplete for long. We evolve in order to include what is missing as part of this new identity.”

Cynthia Herron — “As an artist, I have looked to landscape for fifty years. I have walked it, contemplated it, sketched it, painted it, photographed it, and written about it. With this series, I explore John Oberdorf, “Old Roads – Plain Geometry” narrative and story as a participant, not Betty LaDuke, “Pear Harvest,” 2012. Acrylic on plywood, 63 x 48 inches. Photo Robert Jaffe. just analyst. What happened in this location before I arrived? How did this object get The term “bombing” refers to a here, or what if that object was left behind? contemporary art form that encompasses Does an object have inherent good or bad GOVERNOR'S OFFICE the basics of graffiti art with the capacity qualities, beneficial or intrusive to the Since 1975, the Art in the Governor’s Office to change the immediate environment. Put landscape? These questions remind me Program has honored selected artists in another way, when “fine art” is bombed of the Japanese aesthetic ‘wabi-sabi,’ the Oregon with exhibitions in the reception by “graffiti art” a wholly new form of art beauty of the imperfect and impermanent.” area of the Governor's Office in the State emerges. The result is an extraordinarily Capitol Building. The office is open 8 a.m. beautiful clash of artistic styles, cultures to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Info: www. and stories. March 6 through April 18 Young Artists’ Showcase — Now in its 11th oregonartscommission.org Through February 23 year, this highly anticipated event features art by hundreds of K-12 students in February 3 through April 2 John Oberdorf: Archeospaces presents Bountiful Harvest: Celebrating Oregon’s Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties. Awards a survey of oil paintings that subtly play Farm Workers — Ashland artist Betty Reception and Open House: 12 to 3 p.m. with our perception of reality and alludes LaDuke’s brightly colored and richly Saturday, Mar. 7 to a dream-like existence. Oberdorf is a patterned paintings on shaped wood panels graduate of Oregon State University with a February 22 through March 31 celebrate Oregon’s agricultural bounty degree in Art and a minor in Anthropology. and the individuals who labor to grow and Bonnie Hull harvest it. To create these works, the artist Katie Gilmour: Something Missing / March 3 through April 5 spends many hours in the fields sketching Missing Something — “Lately I have been and connecting with migrant workers on Eric Tautkus looking at the impact on a subject when it’s Southern Oregon farms, vineyards and been separated from its whole. ‘Something March 6 through April 18 orchards. Later, in the studio, LaDuke Missing / Missing Something’ is about transforms her sketches into energetic Tara Choate the body and separation; about being imagery that dignifies the migrant farm Debbie Robinson whole, even after loss. About enjoying workers and their important labor. Reception: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mar 6 how something can be simultaneously

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the community through art. WAC offers Valley to showcase the deep history and classes, workshops and camps for children great variety of clubs and organizations in and adults, studio workspace for the our region. independent artist, the Oaks Gallery, the Artisan’s Village at the Oregon State Fair, Family Clay Sundays and the Empty Bowls WORLD BEAT GALLERY sale to benefit Marion Polk Food Share. The World Beat Gallery, 390 Liberty St. Info: willametteartcenter.com SE, is a cultural exhibition space run by the Salem Multicultural Institute. Exhibits are curated by community members to February — The Black & White Ceramics Show is an exhibit focusing on all things help reflect and share their culture. Info: back and white including ceramics, jewelry salemmulticultural.org and paintings. Through February 14 Sláinte: Celebrating Celtic Cultures — An exhibition exploring the seven Celtic Windows to Japan: A Glimpse Into Japanese Culture WILLAMETTE HERITAGE CTR cultures: Brittany, Cornwall, Galicia, March 4 through May 20 at the World Beat Gallery Preserving and interpreting the history Ireland, Isle of Mann, Scotland and Wales of the Mid-Willamette Valley, the through customs, celebrations and more. Willamette Heritage Center features 14 GALLERY 444 historic structures that house permanent March 4 through May 20 Located within Elsinore Framing & Fine and changing exhibits, a research library Windows to Japan: A Glimpse Into Art Gallery at 444 Ferry St. SE, Gallery 444 and archive, textile learning center, and Japanese Culture is an exhibition exploring monthly exhibits highlight artists from in rentable event spaces over a five-acre the culture of Japan through its music, and around Salem. Info: 503-581-4642, campus, which also has retail shops, art clothing, traditions, food and more. elsinoregallery.com galleries, cooperative artist studios, and There will also be a number of events in offices. It is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday conjunction with the exhibit. February — Salem Reads Art Show. Learn to Saturday and located at 1313 Mill St SE. more about Salem Reads on page __. Cost to explore is $8. $7 senior, $5 student and $4 for ages 6 to 17. Info: 503-585- ON EXHIBIT March — Capital Calligrapher’s Guild 7012, willametteheritage.org The Survivor Artist Showcase features Annual Show. If you love letters, you’ll love Into The Forest I Go To Loose My Mind the creativity and unique styles represented Through April 18 And Find My Soul, an exhibit focused in this show. Reception: 5 to 8 p.m. Mar. 4 Join the Club! — From fraternal on nature, which is a big part of healing. organizations, to service groups to kid’s Lorraine Dye is the featured artist. The associations — clubs help shape our showcase is located in the lobby of the THE OAKS GALLERY identity, widen our network and form Salem Health Center (Salem Hospital An artists’ oasis tucked amidst the oaks of community. They can provide a place of Building C) at 875 Oak St. SE. It is open 7:30 the Oregon State Fairgrounds, Willamette belonging and shared interests. They can a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: Art Center is Salem’s only community art also divide and exclude. 503-814-1449. center for hands-on activities in art, with a primary focus of ceramics. Programming, In this exhibit, Willamette Heritage Center Plus, for more art events, check out the services and activities revolve around three partners with 10 heritage and service PLAY calendar on page 22. main areas: art education and promotion, organizations from the Mid-Willamette art opportunity and the betterment of

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SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION presents Clay Ball The Roaring Twenties! Salem Art Association will channel the Roaring Twenties at this year’s Clay Ball. SALEM READS The annual social, which brings together hundreds of Salem’s most generous artists ONE BOOK, and patrons, is a fundraiser to support the ONE COMMUNITY associations year-round art opportunities. So dress up and to celebrate in prohibition- era style with complimentary wine and craft beer, a gourmet three-course Salem Reads fourth season features: dinner and an exhilarating live auction Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson featuring notable local artists and premiere Read the Book. Discuss the Topics. Enjoy the Programs.

destination packages. Jade needs to take advantage of opportunities to get out of

Need an outfit? While you may find her poor neighborhood, like accepting a scholarship to a something in your closet — men, think mostly-white private school. But some opportunities feel vests and suspenders; women, take a slip more demeaning than helpful. She is tired of being singled dress, add sequins or feathers and pour on out as someone who needs to be fixed. This novel, set in the long strands of pearls — if you don’t, Portland, explores issues of friendships, race, privilege. we recommend a visit to Gatsby Boutique, which has a beautiful assortment of party We invite you to a month of free events around Salem, February 2020!

dresses. (Remember our last cover!?) em • Sal Re ad s Take in the fun 5:30 to 10 p.m. February Salem Reads February 2020 events: I O Supported

n by the Salem • » Piecing Me Together Book Give Away » Book Discussion Group e Public Library B 22 at Salem Convention Center. Tickets y Foundatio t o i » Renée Watson author visit » Documentary Movie Screening o n n are $85 in advance through Feb. 14; $95 k u , O m » Piecing Me Together inspired Art Exhibit » Oregon Humanities Conversations ne Com after. For info, call 503-581-2228 or visit salemart.org/events/clay-ball Salem Public Library Foundation | PO Box 325 Salem, OR 97308 | 503-588-6183 | www.splfoundation.org

18 | PRESS PLAY SALEM FRONT ROW Story by Carlee Wright Make a Date with 'First Date' Enlightened Theatrics brings the musical comedy 'First Date' to life on stage in February and March

Casey and Aaron are two single 30- decided to make it a part of their season.” ish New Yorkers set up on a blind date by Molly has connected with Casey’s friends and family. They have nothing strong personality and spunk, but not in common. Aaron, a conservative without challenge. Jewish banker, is looking for something “Because of my character’s strong meaningful. Artist Casey, on the other personality, she comes with quite a few hand, is a serial dater. complexities as well, so probably the most But there’s something about a first date difficult part so far has been conveying and Enlightened Theatrics is bringing it to every piece of her personality to the fullest life on stage in the musical comedy of just extent,” Molly said. that name. Thanks to the involvement of a well- “It’s a story about the trials of dating meaning but meddling waiter, played by in your late 20s and early 30’s....about Logan Burt, there may be hope for Aaron the pressure that comes — from friends, and Casey as they put to test the adage family, coworkers, society — when you are ‘opposites attract.” Alex Foufos as Aaron and Molly Duddlesten as Casey. not with someone,” said Vincenzo Meduri, “This show is unlike any production I Enlightened Theatrics Founding Artistic about him.” have ever been a part of, and I love that,” Director. Alex was drawn to the show by its Logan said. “The story is one that so many Continuing on their theme of the music. “Some of my favorite songs to sing people will connect with because it's celebration of self acceptance, First Date are in this show...The music is super catchy essentially about a situation we're all so is an exploration of navigating the dating and the whole show is just such a fun time, familiar with: awkward first dates. What world, struggling with the influences of and who doesn’t want to have a fun time?” do you talk about, what is off limits, how friends and family and effects of social The biggest challenge in taking on this do you gauge if there is a connection, what media. Written by three Jewish men, role, he said, has been figuring out what food do I order — all these things going Vincenzo selected a female director, Aaron wants from this blind date. “Is he through your mind are represented in a Melody Erfani, to help provide a balance of going on it just because his friend set him hilarious and at times very touching way perspective. up and he wants to placate him? Or does through this show.” “In terms of self-acceptance,” said he actually want to find someone? It’s a Vincenzo, “it’s about how you need to love simple question but can radically change First Date and understand yourself before you can his approach to the date.” When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21-22, 27-29, Mar. love and understand others. This show is Playing opposite Alex is Molly 5-7, 12-14 and 2:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Mar. universal.” Duddlesten as Casey. 1, 8 and 15. (Preview Feb. 19 and 20.) Alex Foufos plays Aaron. “I’ve loved this show ever since it Cost: $24 to $28. $13 student. “I love how average Aaron really is,” opened on Broadway, and have been Info: 503-585-3427, he said. “He’s not that special, but he’s waiting for a local company to do it for enlightenedtheatrics.org honest, hard working and wears everything awhile,” she said. “I’m so glad Enlightened he has on his sleeve. I admire that a lot

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With big dreams for The Riveting A student at Oregon State University at “Originally, it was ‘let’s do 50’ and then Project, Miranda Crowell Seble is hard to the time, Miranda didn’t expect the outcry ‘let’s do 100’,” she said, “and now I’ve catch for a spare moment during business of support for her impromptu passion pop- smashed both of those goals.” time. A proud opportunist, the 23-year-old up; family members, friends and extended Salemander holds some haughty hustles: connections were all reaching out asking With another Rosie the Riveter Day workhorse in sales and social media at how they could be a part of it. “Quite the quickly approaching (March 21), Miranda is Divine Distillers by day; freelancer and compliment because my mom has been expecting bigger numbers on the horizon. manager at Factor Kites Photography, photo-shy for most of my life.” More importantly, though, she hopes to following the local roller derby scene on turn future pop-ups into opportunities. the weekends; newly-wed millennial and Since Miranda’s return from university “… it would be fantastic to do more with aspiring homesteader in-between. In a to Salem, her events have garnered the community, whether that’s a series respite from her racing in the rains of attention for the burgeoning idea. Pop- of prints or a pop-up for International downtown Salem, she joined me at Busick ups at her Divine Distillers stomping Women’s Day.” Court, my favorite haunt for easy breakfast grounds and friend-of-the-project Blast conversations. There, we chatted about the Off! Vintage have brought interest from Follow The Riveting Project on details of The Riveting Project, a series of passers-by. Compelled by curiosity, Instagram @The Riveting Project, where pop-up events where Miranda photographs nostalgia and empowerment, participants Miranda will be posting event releases and participants posing in costume as Rosie the build their own Rosie outfit from over 50 pictures from past pop-ups. Riveter. thrifted and handmade items Miranda brings with her on ventures. Photos “It was the same day as the Women’s are taken, waivers are signed and the March on DC in 2018,” she recounted over ideological photographer has a cache of coffee. “News broke that the woman who Rosie posers to add to her collection. inspired Rosie — Naomi Parker Fraley — passed away.” With deep affections for the When asked why she thinks the project cultural icon influenced by her mother’s has found support, Miranda said: “The ‘we days as a recreational pilot, it didn’t take can do it’” spirit is incredibly relevant.” long for the idea to form. “It spurred in Being invited to participate in TEDxSalem a couple of days: what if we got some with her pop-up earlier this year cemented bandanas and overalls, went to the yellow the idea for her. “That was the signal boost brick wall in downtown Corvallis and made that this project has eclipsed anything I some photos happen?” thought it would be.” Photo by Denise Proudfoot

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Please note: Dates & details subject to change. WHERE TO PLAY: FEB/MAR Events are free unless otherwise listed. ART through Mar. 13, at Chemeketa Planetarium, Bldg. 2, Rm. 171. Cost: $4 to $5. Tickets on sale Drop-in for an afternoon of art time during at the door beginning at 7:10 p.m.; cash only. Family Clay Sunday. New clay project Info: chemeketa.edu/community-partners/ each week. 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays through Mar. planetarium 15, at Willamette Art Center, Oregon State Fairgrounds. Cost: $10 for up to 4 in a family. Go downtown on First Wednesday for $3 for each extra person. Info: 503-365-3911, shopping, live music, games, beer, food, willametteartcenter.com local vendors and more. 5 to 8 p.m. Feb.

5 and Mar. 4, in Downtown Salem. Info: Find unique artist-made gifts at Open facebook.com/salemsfirstwednesday Studios at the Mill where you can explore the creations (fine art, textiles, jewelry Free Guided Meditation Class. Whether and more) and studios of the Salem artist you are new to meditation, "bad" at collective located on the second floor of meditation or bring loads of experience the old Wool Warehouse at the Willamette The Doo Wop Project recreates — and in to the event, all are welcome to connect at Heritage Center. Dayna Collins will be the some cases entirely reimagine — some of the this laid-back class that aims to help guide featured artist in the gallery with mixed greatest music in American pop & rock history you to a more peaceful state of being. media collages using repurposed fragments February 20 at Elsinore Theatre 9 a.m. Feb. 8 and Mar. 7, at Bellywood from old books, "Salvage Collage: A Sort Dance Studio, 495 State St #101. of Magic," 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13, at Studios at Info: staywithyourself.com/classes/ the Mill, 1313 Mill St. SE. Info: facebook.com/ Enjoy a night of family-friendly fun for artistsatthemissionmill a cause with comedian Michael Jr. All Tour The Elsinore to see behind-the- proceeds from ticket sales go toward scenes followed by a demonstration of the See page 15 for more art events. supporting Union Gospel Mission of Salem. Mighty Wurlitzer — the largest theater Giving back has never been so fun. 7 to 9 organ in the Pacific Northwest. RSVP by p.m. Feb. 8, at Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St calling 503-375-3574. 3 p.m. Feb. 9 and Mar. COMEDY SE. Cost: $25 to $50. Info: ugmsalem.org Truth or Dare Live is a stand-up comedy 8, at Elsinore Theatre. Cost: $5 cash. showcase. Each comic puts their darkest secrets in a hat and, after slinging their COMMUNITY Oregon's 161st Birthday Celebration. best jokes, pulls a truth and guesses whose Chemeketa Planetarium: Ring World. Learn about Oregon history and celebrate it is. If they guess correctly, the other Saturn is the true “Lord of the Rings.” After the date our state entered the union with comic selects an audience submitted dare a seven-year journey from earth, the two- costumed interpreters, covered wagons, at random, but if they’re wrong, they’re story Cassini spacecraft orbited Saturn blacksmithing, live music, native cultures, stuck with the dare. Embarrassing? Maybe. from July 2004 to September 2017. This the Oregon Pioneer, children's activities Hilarious? Definitely.9:30 p.m. Feb. 7, at show shares images captured by Cassini and free birthday cake. Parking is free on Capitol City Theater, 210 Liberty St. SE #150. over the 13-year-period. The show includes the weekends. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 15, at Cost: $10 online; $13 at the door. Age: 18+ a brief introduction that explores the night Oregon State Capitol. Info: 503-986-1388, Info: 971-599-1871; capitolcitytheater.com time sky over Salem. 7:30 p.m. Fridays oregoncapitol.com

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Cherry City Bombers hosts its annual See a high-profile collection of hand- Winter Rust Ball, a live music fundraiser picked hot rods, classics, muscle cars, with tunes by Seven Mile Lane and The motorcycles and more at the Salem Neon Aces. 7 p.m. Feb. 15, at Honky Tonk, Roadster Show and Salem Unique Street 2245 McGilchrist St SE. Cost: $5 suggested & Car Culture Show. Mar. 7-8 at Oregon donation. Age: 21+ Info: facebook.com/ State Fairgrounds. Cost: $11. Free age 17 events/463697977917704 and younger. Sunday is $5 for females. Info: salem-roadstershow.com CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT & WORLD PREMIERE Left Coast Sha'bang features mini trucks, hot rods, lowriders, custom motorcycles Women's March Salem brings together a BIRDS IN and more. There will be a swap meet, one-mile march with speakers, music and THIS WOMAN live music, on-site tattooing by Hot Rod more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mar. 8, at Oregon State Betties, vendors, swag, raffle, food, plus Capitol, 900 Court St NE FEB. 9, 2020 awards. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Feb. 15, at Oregon Willamette Pro Musica State Fair & Expo Center. Cost: $8; $5 + food Deepwood Plant Sale. Shop for hard-to- Sunday, 3 p.m. donation. Age 12 and younger are free. Info: find native and companion plants from facebook.com/events/591505761618803 a variety of vendors. There will also be PLAY BY ALICE BIRCH guided tours of Deepwood’s nature trails 2020 EarthWISE Sustainability Luncheon for guests to learn about Oregon’s native and Green Awards hosted by Marion plants. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mar. 20-21, at County Environmental Services and Salem Deepwood’s Greenhouse at 12th & Lee. Info: Environmental Education. 12 p.m. Mar. 5, 503-363-1825, deepwoodmuseum.org FEB. 20–29, 2020 at Spinning Room of Willamette Heritage Center. Cost: $10. Info: salemee.org Mid-Valley Yard, Home & Garden Show. Evenings Thurs.–Sat., 7:30 p.m. Browse new and innovative products. Meet Matinées Feb. 23 100 Years Strong: Creating a More Perfect local home improvement professionals. & 29, 2 p.m. Democracy. In 2020, the League of Women Find resources for landscaping, home Voters celebrates its 100th anniversary and improvement and design services. Mar. SPECIAL MUSIC EVENT the League of Women Voters of Oregon 20-22, at Oregon State Fairgrounds. Info: joins more than 700 other local and homebuildersassociation.org Radiohead state chapters to celebrate this historic Music Project milestone with an event featuring lunch and a panel discussion with guest speakers. CULTURE MARCH 13, 2020 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mar. 7, at Salem Convention Sláinte: Celebrating Celtic Cultures is an exploration of the seven Celtic Willamette Jazz Center. Cost: $50. Info: lwvor.org/celebrate- Collective Featuring 100-years-of-the-league/ nations: Brittany, Cornwall, Galicia, composer Patty Darling Ireland, Isle of Mann, Scotland and Wales 7:30 p.m., Friday through customs, celebrations and more. 6:30 p.m., “Transforming Pop to Jazz” Geology Class with Dr. Scott Burns. Learn presentation by Darling about how the soils impact wines, what soil Salem Multicultural Institute’s World types are in Willamette Valley and taste Beat Gallery exhibits are curated by TICKETS AND INFORMATION through the experience. Limited seating. community members to help reflect and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Mar. 7, at Bjornson Vineyard, share their culture. Through Feb. 14, at wutheatre.com 3635 Bethel Heights Rd NW. Cost: $40. Info: World Beat Gallery, 390 Liberty St. SE. Info: 503-370-6221 [email protected] 503-687-3016, bjornsonwine.com salemmulticultural.org

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Kick up your heels at the Second Friday Ceili, a monthly family-friendly social dance featuring live, traditional Irish music. No experience or partner is needed. 7 to 11 p.m. Feb. 14 and Mar. 13, at VFW Hall, 630 Hood St. NE. Cost: $10; $5 student; $30 family. Info: ceiliofthevalley.org

Windows to Japan: A Glimpse Into Japanese Culture is an exhibition exploring the culture of Japan through its music, clothing, traditions, food and more. Mar. 4 through May 20, at World Beat Gallery. Info: salemmulticultural.org

Ceili of the Valley's St. Patrick's Walk-About Come rain or shine and join the Ceili of begins at Riverfront Park, March 14. #161isforlovers the Valley Society in your festive green for the annual St. Patrick’s Walk-About It’s that time of year again. Culinary Willamette Valley Pipe and Drums will lead FAMILY creatives Summer Keightley and Derek this sidewalk procession that welcomes all (wee folk, pets and even leprechauns) to Cupid's Night Out is a fun-filled event Boaz, crafting delicacies as A Vegan and A venture through downtown. 12 p.m. Mar. for families with unlimited rides, bingo Butcher, return with their annual love letter 14, meet at Salem’s Riverfront Carousel. Info: games, a photo booth, cookie decorating, to the Willamette Valley #161isforlovers: A ceiliofthevalley.org face painting and more. Limited tickets. Celebration of Oregon’s Birth. Advance purchase recommended. 5 to 7 p.m. St. Patrick's Day Tea. Lift your tea cup in Feb. 8, at Salem's Riverfront Carousel. Cost: The fourth year brings another a toast to Irish traditions while learning $5. Info: salemcarousel.org thoughtfully crafted menu that cares for some Irish lore, followed by a tour of the the planet as well as the customers it serves home after tea. 11 a.m. Mar. 17, at Deepwood Legacy of Play Day honors Salem as it aims to bring the experience of food Museum & Gardens, 1116 Mission St. SE. Cost: inventor A.C. Gilbert’s spirit of tinkering, from a new perspective. $38. Gluten free option available for $8 more. engagement and discovery through a day Info: 503-363-1825, deepwoodmuseum.org of exploration that includes 16 hands-on exhibits and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 17, The four-course vegan feast includes a Explore Oregon's heritage during Cherry at Gilbert House Children's Museum. Info: choice of custom crafted cocktail, limited Blossom Day. Celebrate the rich impact 503-371-3631, acgilbert.org craft beer, paired wine, or specialty of the Japanese culture on Oregon, as mocktail plus live music by Jimmy Wolfson. well as the history of the cherry industry FILM with exhibits, music and more, such as a Wednesday Film Series features The Festivities take place Feb. 14 at The Space Japanese Tea Ceremony, bonsai display/ Philadelphia Story, the 1940 romantic Concert Club, 1128 Edgewater St. NW. Two demonstrations, Gyotaku (fish printing), comedy starring Cary Grant, Katharine meal sittings are available: 6:30 p.m. and origami and Japanese calligraphy. 10 a.m. to Hepburn and James Stewart about a rich 8 p.m. Cost is $45. Purchase tickets in 2 p.m. Mar. 21, at Oregon State Capitol. Info: woman whose ex-husband and a tabloid- advance at 161isforlovers.bpt.me 503-986-1388, oregoncapitol.com type reporter turn up just before her

24 | PRESS PLAY SALEM PLAY planned remarriage. 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 5, at Wednesday Film Series features King Elsinore Theatre. Cost: $6. Solomon's Mines about adventurer Allan Mushroom Quartermain who leads an expedition into Potato Chowder The Doors: Break On Thru. A Celebration uncharted African territory. 2 and 7 p.m. From: Winter Warming Soups of Ray Manzarekis a hybrid concert Mar. 18, at Elsinore Theatre. Cost: $6. and documentary capturing a 2016 Los Angeles performance by surviving Doors members John Densmore and Robby FOOD & DRINK Krieger to honor fellow Doors member Ray Wine & Cheese Pairing Class. Enjoy a Manzarek and featuring an all-star lineup relaxing afternoon of tasting and pairings of guest musicians. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, at led by local Cheese Monger, Sarah Mooney. Salem Cinema, 1127 Broadway St NE. Cost: Limited seating. 1 p.m. Feb. 15, at Bjornson $12 in advance; $15 day of the event. Info: Vineyard, 3635 Bethel Heights Road NW salemcinema.com Cost: $40. Info: 503-687-3016, bjornsonwine.com Salem Progressive Film Series presents the documentary The Corporate Coup Valentine's Day at Epilogue features D’Etat. Following the film, there will be a 6-course tasting menu of culinary an audience Q&A and discussion with creations. The tasting menu is reservation guest speaker Jeff Cohen, a journalist, only, but they will also have most of their media critic, professor and the founder of regular menu available for the evening. RECIPES YOU CAN TRUST Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14, at Epilogue Kitchen and a media watchdog group in the US. 7 p.m. Cocktails, 130 High St SE. Cost: $70 per Feb. 18, at Grand Theatre, 191 High St. NE. person, $95 with optional wine pairing. Call Cost: $5. Info: salemprogressivefilms.net to Reserve: 503-581-1880

DOWNLOAD OUR FREE Wednesday Film Series features To Kill FUN FOR A CAUSE RECIPE BOOKS AT: A Mockingbird, the 1960 crime drama Rotary Club of Salem's GoodWorks Dinner starring Gregory Peck based on the novel & Auction supports the Gerry Frank Salem lifesourcenaturalfoods.com/free-recipe-book written by Harper Lee about Atticus Finch, Rotary Amphitheater at Riverfront Park as a lawyer in the Depression-era South, who well as other community work. 6 to 9 p.m. defends a black man against an undeserved The 21st annual Clay Ball: The Roaring Feb. 8, at Salem Convention Center. Cost: $75. rape charge, and his children against Twenties! is happening Saturday, Feb. 22. Info: rotaryclubofsalem.com prejudice. 2 and 7 p.m. Feb. 19, at Elsinore See page 18 for details. Theatre. Cost: $6. Come Fly with Me is a Fly Salem Dress up and dance at the On the Red Fundraiser that includes a wine tasting Wednesday Film Series features Dr. Jekyll Carpet Adult Prom benefiting Salem reception featuring 15 Willamette Valley and Mr. Hyde, a 100-year-old silent film Orchestra, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit wineries, followed by dinner and a silent based on the book written by Robert Louis organization that aims to create and and live auction to benefit the campaign Stevenson and starring John Barrymore. connect communities through diverse to restore commercial air service to the The film will be accompanied by Rick Parks musical performances and educational Salem Airport. 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 22, at Zenith on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ. 2 and 7 p.m. outreach. 7 p.m. Mar. 20, at Salem's Vineyard, 5657 Zena Rd NW. Cost: $150. Info: Mar. 4, at Elsinore Theatre. Cost: $6. Historic Grand Ballroom. Cost: TBA. Info: flysle.com salemorchestra.org

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The World Beat Bash is a celebration soprano Laura Agüero, this song-cycle of culture with food, music and more. springs from a text by former Oregon Poet This year features Filipino cuisine, plus Laureate Elizabeth Woody, member of the silent and live auctions. Funds raised Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. At support World Beat's efforts to promote 2 p.m. there will be a 45-minute pre-show intercultural understanding in the conversation with Robert and Elizabeth. community. 5 to 10 p.m. Mar. 21, at Salem's 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, in Hudson Hall at Historic Grand Ballroom. Cost: $50. Tickets: Willamette University. Cost: $8 to $12. Info: auctria.com/auction/WorldBeatBash willamette.edu/arts/theatre/

New Music at Willamette presents LITERARY Gretchen Jude: Song Cycle for Symbionts. Salem Reads, the community-wide This work for voice, electronics and reading project that invites everyone in indeterminate acoustic instruments is an Salem to read the same book, take part in exploration of the processes of creative Award-winning South African vocal ensemble discussions, and enjoy related programs, collaboration. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, at Hudson Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform runs through the month of February. This Hall at Willamette University. Info: 503-370- 7:30 p.m. February 27, at Chemeketa year’s selection is Piecing Me Together 6255 by Renée Watson. Check page 30 for the Community College. calendar of events. Love, Death and Revolution. An intimate evening of Yiddish song with the Each week, the Salem Poetry Project MUSIC Klezmatics' frontman and two of Europe's presents a featured reader followed by Oregon Symphony in Salem presents leading klezmer performers. This small all- an open mic – 3 poems or five minutes Pictures at an Exhibition. From its star band is a transatlantic collaboration whichever is shortest. 7 p.m. Thursdays in stately opening to its majestic finale, that packs a big punch, inviting audiences Feb.. and Mar., at Ike Box, 229 Cottage St NE. Mussorgsky’s depiction of a stroll through into the dark and passionate inner world Info: facebook.com/SalemPoetryProject an art exhibit is a perennial symphonic of Yiddish song. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Feb. 20, at favorite, thanks to Ravel’s splendid Temple Beth Sholom, 1274 Cunningham Ln S. Epiloque hosts an hour of Story Time on orchestration. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, in Smith Cost: $20. Free for age 12 and younger. Thursday nights. Your only obligation is Auditorium at Willamette University. Cost: to step in the door; all ages welcome, no $35 to $50; $10 student. Info: 503-364-0149, The Doo Wop Project traces the evolution purchase necessary. 8 to 9 p.m. Thursdays at orsymphony.org of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five Epilogue Kitchen & Cocktails. guys singing on a street corner to the Camerata Musica presents {Trés}, biggest hits on the radio today bringing Paper Bag Princess Day! Reader's Guide a collaborative project started by unparalleled authenticity of sound and is celebrating the 40th anniversary of The saxophonists José Antonio Zayas Cabán vocal excellence to recreate — and in some Paper Bag Princess with a party. Dress as and Colin Young. Pianist Casey Rafn rounds cases entirely reimagine — some of the the Paper Bag Princess, Prince Ronald or out the trio. 3 p.m. Feb. 9, at Unitarian greatest music in American pop and rock the dragon. There will be a kids costume Universalist Congregation of Salem, 5090 history. 8 p.m. Feb. 20, at Elsinore Theatre. contest at 3 p.m., plus a craft station set up Center St NE Cost: $38 to $58 all day so kids can create their own crown. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mar. 7, at Reader's Guide, 735 Willamette Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra Willamette Master Chorus presents Edgewater St NW presents the world premiere of Robert Discovering Handel’s Messiah as Nelson’s Birds in this Woman. Featuring performed by orchestra, chorus and

26 | PRESS PLAY SALEM PLAY soloists. Dr. Klemme will lead a lecture concert format to discover more about this baroque masterpiece. 3 p.m. Feb. 22 and 23 at Hudson Hall at Willamette University. Cost: $20 to $30. Info: willamettemasterchorus.org

Salem Philharmonia Orchestra presents a concert that begins with Copland’s Outdoor Overture, followed by A Lincoln Portrait, with guest narrator Dick McMahon, and finishing in grand style with Beethoven’s Symphony #5. There will be a conductor’s talk 45 minutes prior to each show. 7 p.m. Feb. 22 and 3 p.m. Feb. 23, at Chemeketa Community College Building 6 Auditorium. Cost: $18 to $20. Free for age 17 and younger. Info: salemphil.org

Take in an evening of world music presented by the award-winning South African vocal ensemble, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. With more than 70 recordings and five Grammys, these men have many stories to tell through their unique style of song and dance. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, at Chemeketa Community College. Cost: $25. Tickets: chemeketa.thankyou4caring.org And they lived Dramatic Vocal Arts presents "Town happily ever after. Hall - An Opera in One Act." Mar. 7 to 10, in Book, Music and Lyrics Smith Auditorium at Willamette University. by Dennis T. Giacino Info: willamette.edu/cla/music/performance/ Original Direction Well, not exactly... by Fiely A. Matias ensembles/vocal/dva/index.html ...... The Salem Pops Orchestra presents the beloved classic Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofieff, featuring narrator Ed Schoaps. FEBRUARY 27-29 The program will also include music by ...... Elgar, highlights from Jurassic Park and the TIX$29 to $59/+$5 day of show Jalousie Tango. 3 p.m. Mar. 8, at Chemeketa College Auditorium. Cost: $15 adult, $5 student, $2 children age 5 and younger with ELSINORE THEATRE an adult. Info: salempopsorchestra.org 170 HIGH STREET SE, SALEM | ELSINORETHEATRE.COM

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Willamette University’s Grace Goudy The world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra Distinguished Artists Series presents brings timeless classics back to the stage. concert pianist Janina Fialkowska. For over Even 80 years after founding his famous 40 years, Janina has enchanted audiences orchestra Glenn Miller's music is alive and and critics around the world. She has been well. More than 18 musicians and singers praised for her musical integrity, her bring the unforgettable Glenn Miller sound refreshing natural approach and her unique and perform the songs that everyone piano sound. 7 p.m. Mar. 11, in Hudson Hall remember. Perfect show for jazz and swing at Willamette University. Cost: $25. $5 senior. fans or the incurable romantics who want Free for students with ID. Info: 503-370-6255 to step back in time. 3 p.m. Mar. 29, at Elsinore Theatre. Cost: $51 to $72. Willamette Jazz Collective welcomes Patty Darling, arranger of some of today’s SPORTS & OUTDOORS unique jazz fusions. Darling’s Radiohead Cherry City Roller Derby’s Renegades will Jazz Project, co-created with conductor Experience the real life Pitch Perfect! go up against Dockyard Derby Dames’ James Miley, is a venture that transforms Check out Varsity Vocals Undertow. 7 p.m. Feb. 29, at The Mad House, Radiohead compositions for the jazz big March 21 & 28 at Elsinore Theatre 1335 Madison St NE. Cost: $10 in advance; $12 band. This high-energy performance at the door. $5 for kids 6 and younger. Info: promises an evening of smiles, surprises cherrycityrollerderby.com and downright musical fun. There will be a special pre-concert lecture and discussion Delgani III – Soul of Brazil. Brazilian Cherry City Roller Derby’s junior team, at 6:30 p.m. with Patty Darling. 7:30 singer and composer Clarice Assad travels Cherry Blossoms, will take on the Little p.m. Mar. 13, in Hudson Hall at Willamette from Chicago to join Delgani in this Rascals from Lockeford, California. 7 University. Cost: $8 to $12. Info: willamette. performance of classical and popular music p.m. Mar. 7, at The Mad House. Cost: $10 in edu/arts/theatre/ from Brazil. Villa-Lobos’ sixth quartet advance; $12 at door. $5 for 6 and younger. shares the program with arrangements of Kansas: Point of Know Return Tour to Brazilian songs and new work by Clarice. Salem Paddy Pint is a 5K, 10K and a Kids Salem. With a legendary career spanning 3 p.m. Mar. 21, at Christian Science Church, Dash fundraiser to support The Dental more than four decades, Kansas has firmly 935 High St. SE. Cost: $28. $10 student. Info: Foundation of Oregon and their Tooth established itself as one of America's iconic delgani.org Taxi which provides children in our local classic rock bands. 7:30 p.m. Mar. 13, at community with free dental care and oral Elsinore Theatre. Cost: $39 to $125. Varsity Vocals presents the International health education. After the run, hang Championship of A Cappella Semifinal for around for yard games, Sparky's food and Salem Symphonic Winds presents college and high school. Varsity Vocals beverage, awards and raffle drawing.10 Symphony #5 — Freedom from Fear, a gives young singers the opportunity to a.m. to 2 p.m. Mar. 14, at Riverfront Park. new symphony by local composer Kevin interact, compete, learn from each other, Cost: $25 to $30. Kids Dash is free. Info: Walczyk. In a rare fusion of wind and jazz get feedback from the pros, and perform facebook.com/events/1476627115830631 ensembles, this four-movement piece in fantastic venues around the globe. 7 p.m. flows among varied musical styles. Salem Saturday, Mar. 21 and 28, at Elsinore Theatre. Cherry City Roller Derby’s Boneyard Symphonic Winds will be joined for the Cost: $21 to $36. Info: varsityvocals.com Brawlers compete against Clark County, performance by the Salem Big Band and Washington’s Storm City team. 7 p.m. Mar. soprano soloist Clare Hudkins. 3 p.m. Mar. 21, at The Mad House. Cost: $10 in advance; 15, at Elsinore Theatre. Cost: $20 to $30. $10 $12 at the door. $5 for kids 6 and younger student.

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Willamette Theatre presents Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. Written by Alice Birch Salem Symphonic Winds and directed by Marina McClure, Guest John Skelton, Artistic Director Artist. “Well-behaved women rarely make history." The Royal Shakespeare Company’s explosive 2014 hit is a series Symphony No. 5: of vignettes that dives head-first into our modern debates about language, sex and gender. Full of fierce questions and radical challenges, Revolt serves as call-to-arms to modern battles that impact us all. Freedom When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-22, 27-29 and 2 p.m. Feb. 23 and 29., in M. Lee Pelton Theatre from Fear By Kevin M.Walczyk at Willamette University. Cost: $12. $10 preview Feb. 20. Info: 503-370-6221 Murder on the Orient Express runs through February 8 The Verona Studio presents Midsummer, a at the Pentacle Theatre play with music directed by Susan Coromel and starring Kristen Grainger and Dan THEATER Wetzel of the band True North. Check out the story on page 13, then catch the show • Pentacle Theatre presents Agatha Christie’s Sunday, 3 pm Feb. 20 through Mar. 7. Info: 805-657-7538, March 15 Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for theveronastudio.com Elsinore Theatre Stage By Ken Ludwig and directed by Isaac Featuring Joyce-Shaw. This classic murder mystery Enlightened Theatrics presents First Date, soprano soloist Claire Hudkins takes place in 1934 aboard the Orient a musical comedy about the trials and The Salem Big Band Express. Detective Hercule Poirot, on his tribulations of dating. Visit page 19 for and boy soprano Clayton Reid way to London after solving a murder in our story about the show, which runs Feb. Syria, boards the famous train. The train 21 through March 8. Info: 503-585-3427, is stopped by a snowdrift, and one of the salemsymphonicwinds.org enlightenedtheatrics.org train’s passengers is found murdered. Poirot is instantly on the case, and all Elsinore Theatrical Productions presents the passengers are suspects. This play Disenchanted!, the subversive, not-for- Submit Your Event keeps you guessing with every new twist the-kiddies musical that is anything but Community calendar listings are free. and turn, providing plenty of theories to Grimm. Find out more about the show, Our next deadline is Mar. 1, for issue contemplate until the culprit is finally which kicks off in Salem Feb. 27-29 before 12 (Mar/Apr 2020) . To be considered revealed. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 5-8 and 2 p.m. Feb. heading out on its NW Tour, on page 8. for inclusion, email event title, 2-3 2 and 8, at Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. sentence summary, date, time,

NW. Cost: $24 to $29. Purchase in advance location, cost and where to contact Pentacle Theatre presents The Cake on at Pentacle’s ticket office at 145 Liberty St. for more information to hello@ stage Feb. 28 to Mar. 21. Learn more about NE or by calling 503-485-4300 or online at pressplaysalem.com. Press Play Salem the show on page 35, then grab your tickets pentacletheatre.org. Tickets also available at reserves the right to omit and/or at pentacletheatre.org. edit submitted listings due to space the theater box office 45 minutes before each limitations. show. Info: 503-485-4300

PRESS PLAY SALEM | 29 B-SIDE SALEM READS Salem Reads, the community-wide reading project that invites everyone in Salem to read the same book, take part in discussions, and enjoy related programs, runs through the month of February

This year’s selection is Piecing Me Adult session is full but there may still Together by Renée Watson, a compelling be space in the teen session, which is for and thoughtful story based in Portland writers 11 to 18. Sign up at salemlibrary.org. that explores issues of friendships, race, 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 privilege and identity. McKay High School, 2440 Lancaster Dr. NE

Renée is a New York Times bestselling Salem City Club. Willie Richardson and author, educator and activist whose writing Gwen Carr of Oregon Black Pioneers will has been called “charming and evocative.” discuss Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil (NYT) Her poetry and fiction often centers Rights Years, a special exhibit created around the lived experiences of black girls by OBP in partnership with the Oregon and women, and explores themes of home, Historical Society. Learn how the Civil identity, and the intersections of race, class, Rights Movement shaped Oregon and the and gender. Renée grew up in Portland, unceasing efforts of the Black community to Oregon and currently lives in New York City. overcome obstacles of racist attitudes and policies of exclusion. Program and lunch As the library’s downtown branch is under $27; program only $10. Lunch begins at construction, events are being held in 11:30 a.m.; program at 12 p.m. Registration collaboration with a number of area venues/ required at salemcityclub.com or by calling partners. (The library's temporary location 503-370-2808. at 1400 Broadway St. NE opens Feb. 18, and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 you can also visit the West Salem Branch at Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St. SE 395 Glen Creek Rd. NW) Piecing Me Together author Renée Watson Open Mic Night: Tell Your Truth, Part 1. Take Need a book? If you missed the book will speak about her book followed by a book inspiration from Piecing Me Together and giveaway in December, the Salem Public signing. No ticket necessary. Doors at 6 p.m. tell your truth. Come share a poem, song, Library has 120 library copies in circulation. 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 story, skit, jam, joke, or just listen and Historic Grand Theater, 187 High St. NE appreciate. Everyone is invited to be a part Here’s what’s happening: of this open mic partnership between The Opening Night Reception for Piecing Me Exploring Narrative Writing workshops. Linda Space and Salem Reads, celebrating the Together inspired Art Exhibit. Meet local Christensen, Director of the Oregon Writing book’s themes of identity, strength, taking professional artists who have created work Project at Lewis & Clark College, was the action, and artistic expression. inspired by reading the book. Exhibit on high school English teacher who inspired 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 display until February 26. Renée to find her voice as an author. (Read The Space, 1128 Edgewater St. NW 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 more at http://bit.ly/WatsonEssay) The Elsinore Fine Art Gallery, 444 Ferry St. SE workshop is free, but space is limited.

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What We Risk: Creativity, Vulnerability and Beyond the Book: Teen Book Discussion. Art: Oregon Humanities Conversation Project. Readers of middle and high school age are What do we risk when we lay ourselves invited to a casual, fun discussion of Piecing open through music, painting or any other Me Together. Beyond the Book is a monthly art form? Join artist and educator Jason book discussion group for teen readers, on Graham, a slam poetry champion and the 3rd Tuesday of each month. speaker who performs hip hop as MOsley 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 WOtta, for a conversation exploring the The Governor’s Cup, 471 Court St. NE relationship between self-expression and vulnerability. 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 Continued on next page. Salem Art Association, 600 Mission St. SE

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Book and a Beer: Adult Book Discussion. Priced Out Documentary Film. Salem Share your thoughts about the story and Progressive Film Series presents a film themes of Piecing Me Together over a pint. exploring the complexities of gentrification. Finger food and pitchers of non-alcoholic Priced Out (2017) is a heartbreaking drinks provided. Bar selections are no-host. documentary of the history of housing 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19 discrimination in Portland and the personal Salem Ale Works, 2315 25th St. SE impact it has on residents. A moderated discussion will follow the film. Brown Bag All-Ages Book Discussion. Bring 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 a lunch or just yourself to spend the hour Historic Grand Theater, 187 High St. NE sharing your thoughts about the story and themes of Piecing Me Together. A snack and Bias and Kids: How Do Our Prejudices some conversation starters provided. Affect Our Children?: Oregon Humanities 12 to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 Conversation Project. Verónika Nuñez and HomeSmart Realty, 3240 Commercial St. SE Kyrié Kellett will lead a bilingual Spanish conversation. As parents, family members, African-Americans in Oregon: A Unique teachers, neighbors and voters – how do our Legacy. From early exclusion policies to a biases influence how we interact with the member of the Ku Klux Klan running for children in our lives and communities? We governor in the 1920s and beyond, Oregon will reflect on how our biases – conscious has a troubling early history of hostility and unconscious – shape everything from toward African-American residents. our subtle interactions with the kids we care Portland State University Professor Dr. for to the way we make political decisions Julius McGee will explore the policies and that influence children in our society. decisions, and examine how this legacy 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 continues to impact Oregon today. Pastor Bush Elementary School Gym, 410 14th St. SE Marilyn Williams, director of the African- American Youth Leadership Conference Open Mic Night: Tell Your Truth, Part 2. Take Salem-Keizer, will introduce the speaker. inspiration from Piecing Me Together 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 and tell your truth. Come share a poem, Chemeketa Community College, song, story, skit, jam, joke, or just come to Bldg 2 Student Center, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE listen and appreciate. Everyone is invited to be a part of this open mic partnership American Association of University Women, between Taproot Lounge and Salem Reads, Salem will host a speech contest, which asks celebrating the book’s themes of identity, 10th and 11th grade girls to read Piecing Me strength, taking action, and artistic Together and write a six-minute speech on expression. racism, equality or opportunity for girls and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27 women in the United States. Info: salem. Taproot Lounge & Café, 356 State St or.aauw.net 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 Get all the program details, including events Chemeketa Community College, outside of Salem, at splfoundation.org Bldg 20, Rm 121, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE

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Photo by Loverna Journey Women's Suffrage Tea is a celebration of the women who participated in the Women’s Suffrage Movement in the early 1900s, earning women the right to vote in elections. It features a three-course high tea plus an opportunity to learn about the movement as well as the suffragettes who played key roles. Take in a home tour after the tea. — April 26 at Deepwood Museum & Gardens; 503-363-1825, deepwoodmuseum.org

Hawai'i Club's 31st Lu'au is a student-run, family-friendly evening of entertainment, education and sharing of culture. This year's Lū'au will explore the meanings of aloha through mele and hula. Aloha, a word with countless definitions, translates to "the presence of the Divine Breath,” a feeling that is essential in Hawaiian culture. From friendly greetings, poignant goodbyes, familial bonds, and feelings towards a partner, aloha runs through us all. — April 18 at Willamette University; bit.ly/wuluau

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis From the minds of improv and comedy legend Colin Mochrie and Master Hypnotist Asad Mecci comes a brand new, mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, side- splitting show — Two art forms that have mystified and entertained fans, skeptics and everyone in between for decades worldwide come together as two masters of their crafts unite for a totally unique comedy experience. — May 19 at Elsinore Theatre; elsinoretheatre.com

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oist batter. Flavorful filling. Fluffy Bekah has a talent for tackling character Mfrosting. Who doesn’t like cake? development. She wrote for “American Gods,” the Starz series based on Neil Della sure does. The small-town North Gaiman’s fantasy novel; for the award- Carolina baker has a passion for cakes. winning NBC dramedy “This Is Us,” of which is she also a producer; and for the And when her best-friend’s daughter, ABC family show “Switched at Birth.” Jenny, returns home — engaged — and asks Della to bake the cake for her wedding, She’s found the sweet spot for creating a she’s delighted. That is, until she finds out well-crafted character that is vulnerable Jenny’s betrothed is a woman. And Della and sympathetic. It’s one of the reasons her experiences a moral conundrum as she is play “The Cake” is so approachable. Bekah forced to re-examine her beliefs. has written characters with humor, with humanity, with heart. Inspired by headlines, this emotional, funny play explores a character’s sense It’s also one of the reasons director of right and wrong as Della wrestles with Jennifer Gimzewski was so drawn to this her faith and struggles with self-doubt. It dramedy, of which finding was actually humanizes values and explores empathy. a happy accident. Familiar with Bekah’s work, Jennifer came across a monologue called “Cake.” It struck a chord and as she researched its origins, she discovered “The Cake.” A totally different play, by the exact same author...and just as touching.

NOTE: This show is suitable for mature audiences that can handle its themes, explicit language, sexual references and implied nudity. The Cake When: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28-29, Mar. 4-7, 11- 14, 18-21 and 2 p.m. Mar. 1, 8 and 15 Where: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW Cost: $24 to $29 Info: 503-485-4300, pentacletheatre.org

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For 20 years, the Ritter sisters have been delighting Salem with delicious delicacies and surprising us with original dishes. Jessica and Cecilia Ritter began their culinary journey together opening their first restaurant, Wild Pear, in 2000 out South River Road and in 2004, opened their current and only location on State Street. If you have ever ventured downtown for lunch, you know it is a popular destination. You will often see patrons braving the cold waiting for tables because they know the scrumptious rewards are worth a little chill.

A dynamic business team, each sister brings her talents to the table. Jessica, a graduate of Boston University’s Culinary Arts Program, trained with culinary icons Julia Child and Jacques Pepin. She creates the restaurant's flavorful, seasonally-inspired menu and directs the catering team. Cecilia’s hospitality experience extends from front of house to the kitchen as she contributes to the creation of seasonally-inspired dishes, yet primarily focuses on management, community relations and branding/marketing.

Both Jessica and Cecilia have branched out to create individual restaurants to serve the community. Jessica runs Ritter’s Housemade Foods downtown, which offers lunch, dinner and fabulous cocktails. Cecilia has gone back to her South Salem roots and opened ACME Cafe serving made from scratch American cuisine.

Writing this intro has made me hungry. So let’s stop, grab some grub, and peek at what makes these two culinarians sizzle!

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Jessica Cecilia Favorite thing about Salem? Favorite thing about Salem? The People! Central location to mountains, lakes, waterfalls, desert and the ocean. And the small town feel that allows you to connect with Favorite thing to do in Salem? your community while big enough to offer a lot of amenities. Visit Minto Dog park with our two labs. Go out to eat with friends and family. Sunday brunch at Acme. Favorite thing to do in Salem? Walk/run at Minto Island Park with my dogs, and attend the Favorite food or meal to prepare? annual Salem Art Fair. Vietnamese food is my favorite and cooking it at home and making the foods my mother made for us when we were Favorite food or meal to prepare? growing up. It’s a real treat. Goi Cuon, Vietnamese fresh Spring Rolls.

What does success mean to you? What does success mean to you? Having the freedom to do what I love and affecting others and Hard work, perseverance, sacrifice, integrity and most of all the community is a positive way. the pursuit of something you love will bring you to it. Sharing it with those that helped you along the way, there is no greater Would you rather be able to speak another language or talk with feeling of accomplishment. animals? Talk with animals! Would you rather be able to speak another language or talk with animals? Who has influenced you most and why? Come on, talk with my fur boys!? No brainer! My parents. They taught me life lessons and skills that have helped me be a good human being. Who has influenced you most and why? My parents and my faith — they instilled in me values If you were to meet your 20-year-old self, what advice would you through tangible examples of sacrifice, selflessness and how give them? to love. My faith in God provides the compass for meaning, Keep calm and be objective. Invest in a retirement account hope, and a perspective that reminds me my life is meant to now. Compounding interest is your friend. be shared, love is the answer, and this life is temporary so go Chunky or creamy peanut butter? ahead and breathe. Creamy If you were to meet your 20-year-old self what advice would you Chocolate or vanilla? give them? Vanilla Give yourself the gift of time — to play more, travel more, Sweet or savory? spend with your family and friends because they don't last but Savory. Crunchy & Salty. the memories do. Chunky or creamy peanut butter? Chunky, is there any other kind?

Chocolate or vanilla? Vanilla, you can always put chocolate sauce on it.

Sweet or savory? Savory, anyday, everyday! Except when it comes ice cream and souffle pancakes.

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CLAY BALL: THE ROARING TWENTIES! YOUNG ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE February 22, 2020 • 5:30-10:00 PM • Salem Convention Center Bush Barn Art Center • March 6 - April 18, 2020 • Free Admission

Join SAA and hundreds of Salem’s most generous artists and patrons Now in its 11th year, the Young Artists’ Showcase has grown into a highly for our 21st annual Clay Ball fundraiser, The Roaring Twenties! Celebrate anticipated event for K-12 students, teachers, and parents in Marion, in prohibition-era style, enjoying complimentary wine and craft beer, a Polk and Yamhill counties. To take advantage of this free opportunity, gourmet three-course dinner, and an exhilarating live auction featuring download the submission form located online on our Call for Artists notable local artists and premiere destination packages. To purchase page, or pick one up in person at the Bush Barn Art Center. [Artwork by tickets, call SAA or reserve yours online. Selena Mendez, 2019 YAS Poster Artist Winner]

SALEM ART FAIR & FESTIVAL GALLERY GUIDES July 17-19, 2020 • Friday-Sunday • Bush’s Pasture Park Support SAA by becoming a volunteer today!

Save the date for the 71st annual Salem Art Fair & Festival featuring SAA’s Gallery Guides provide countless volunteer hours greeting and creations from over 200 artists, live music and entertainment, art guiding visitors in the A.N. Bush Gallery. They support at SAA receptions activities, craft beer and wine, local food vendors and more! Interested for exhibiting artists, assist with fundraising events and special projects, in participating? Visual artists, performing artists, food vendors and non- and nurture educational opportunities for children. To learn more about profit participants are encouraged to apply online. becoming a Gallery Guide, call SAA or email [email protected].

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