School’s back in session and it’s going to start feeling like fall soon. In the meantime, enjoy some more outdoor activities like Night at the Raptor Center, comedy at the Hult Center, and the Ducks game on Saturday. What will you do this week?
September 11
Rick Bartow: Crow’s Fear | Karin Clarke Gallery presents Rick Bartow: Crow’s Fear, a richly diverse selection of works from the Bartow Trust Collection. Included are large pastels, hand-colored lithographs, and small drawings, while Bartow’s characteristic bird imagery (crows, hawks, owls, eagles) features prominently in monotypes, mixed media works on handmade Japanese paper, and some of the finest drypoint prints still available. The pieces, created between 1991 and 2015, have been freshly framed for this exhibit. Together, they provide a highly representative cross-section of Bartow’s works and of his powerful mark-making, reaffirming his stature as one of the most important leaders in contemporary Native American art. Art is on display through October 19. Opening Reception: Friday, September 13, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Karin Clarke Gallery, karinclarkegallery.com
September 12
Brian Regan | Brian Regan, acclaimed comedian, is known for his stellar stand-up career spanning 30+ years. With numerous specials and TV appearances, including Netflix’s “Loudermilk,” he’s garnered widespread praise. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
September 13
Scott Austin | Friday nights at Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge means great live music and a perfect dinner night out with friends, family, or a special date! Explore the complete lineup of gifted musicians on the Lounge’s online calendar. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge, heartoforegonwine.com
September 13
Rally in the Alley | Calling all Duck fans! The evening before the Saturday University of Oregon football home games, flock with other fans at the 5th Street Public Market Alley. There will also be vendors with Duck specials, a screen showing UO highlights and craft beverages available. Market Alley, 5stmarket.com
September 13
Sprout Film Festival | Enjoy an outdoor movie night in the park with films that celebrate the diverse stories of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc Park (behind the Arc Lane County), sprout-film-festival
September 13
The Traveling Wilburys Revue | The Traveling Wilburys Revue is an amazing tribute to the music of George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Jeff Lynne when they played together as the 1988 supergroup, Traveling Wilburys. WOW Hall, wowhall.org
September 13
Night at the Raptor Center | Join Cascades Raptor Center after hours for this fan-favorite event series. Tour the center after hours and meet raptors out on the glove while enjoying wine, beer, cheese, and charcuterie. Cascades Raptor Center, cascadesraptorcenter.org
September 13
Downtown Springfield 2nd Friday Art Walk | Tour downtown Springfield to see this month’s curated art exhibits. Participating businesses and storefronts in the historic district along Main Street and on nearby blocks will host live music and artist receptions. This self-guided tour is hosted by Emerald Art Center, a destination of local art exhibits and cultural displays. Visit them for tour directions (and to see their Simpsons exhibit). The stops along the tour are updated each month on their website. Downtown Springfield, emeraldartcenter.org
September 13 & 14
Themed Wine Tastings at Sundance Wine Cellars | Sundance Wine Cellars’ free themed wine tastings highlight various wine regions on Fridays, and on Saturdays, they host local and regional wineries. Apart from the weekends, their tasting bar is always open and has free samples of their featured wines. Sundance Wine Cellars has Oregon’s largest selection of wine and is one of the oldest wine retailers in the Willamette Valley. Since 1983, Sundance Wine Cellars has provided an unparalleled selection of wine from Oregon, the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Sundance Wine Cellars, orwines.com
September 13-29
Very Little Theater’s “The Mousetrap” | Very Little Theater’s “The Mousetrap” by Agatha Christie kicks off the 95th season with a story about seven strangers trapped in a remote guesthouse with a killer on the loose. Very Little Theater, thevlt.com
September 14
David Cross | Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy nominee David Cross is an inventive performer known for his stand-up specials and iconic roles in “Arrested Development” and “Mr. Show.” This is 18+ show, benefiting Check My Ads. This event will also be a phone-free experience. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
September 14
Florence Mineral & Gem Show | This amazing event features vendors from all over, showcasing a wide variety of rocks, gems, jewelry, crystals, fossils, and more. Come and explore local materials, interact with experts, and bring your mystery rocks to be identified. It’s a fantastic opportunity to learn about Oregon coast geology and have fun for all ages. Florence Events Center, eugenecascadescoast.org
September 14 & 15
Oktoberfest at Detering Orchards | Have a beer or hard cider in Detering Orchards’ Saloon, then try the festive Polish dogs with sauerkraut in the Cider Barn. U-Pick for fruits and vegetables will be available daily from 9 am – 4 pm. Call 541-995-6341 for daily produce availability. Deterring Orchards, deteringorchards.com
September 14
Veneta Harvest Festival and Chili Cook-Off | Broadway Avenue in downtown Veneta will be closed to traffic for this exciting street fair and annual fundraiser that helps support local non-profit Mid-Lane Cares. This is a fun, family-friendly event to celebrate the beginning of fall! Food trucks, vendors, live music, the big Kiwanis Kruise-In Classic Car Show and the Chili Cook-Off competition will all be a part of the Veneta Harvest Festival. Veneta, VenetaFernRidgeChamber
September 14
The Saturday Market | The Saturday Market is a weekly celebration of local arts and food. Over 250 artisans sell handcrafted goods — this is the perfect place to shop for unique gifts. The Saturday Market is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S. eugenesaturdaymarket.org
September 14
Ducks vs Beavers | The University of Oregon Ducks football team take on the OSU Beavers. Autzen Stadium, goducks.com
September 14
Parent’s Night Out/Kid’s Night In | Parents, enjoy a night out while your kids have a blast at the YMCA’s Kids Night In! Drop off your youth at the Y, where their friendly staff awaits an evening packed full of fun activities. They’ll enjoy exciting gym games and swim in the pool. Activities include arts, crafts, face painting, movies and delicious snacks throughout the night! YMCA, eugenecascadescoast.org
September 16
Family Skate Party | Lace up your skates and join this all-ages skate party at Bob Keefer Center. Skate in style with a live DJ, lights, decorations, and more. Bring your roller skates, in-line skates, rollerblades, or rent them at the event for $3. Registration is not required. Bob Keefer Center, willamalane.org/skate
Through February 2
Calvin and Hobbes | Selections of original art and strips of Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes, 1985-1995. All original art is from the Bill Watterson Deposit Collection, The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, jsma.uoregon.edu
Through September 28
Jamie Newton’s Slightly Askew | Jamie Newton has shown his art extensively in Oregon, participated in Fluxus exhibitions throughout the United States and internationally, and contributed to and created many publications, sound recordings and theater designs. White Lotus Gallery, wlotus.com
Through October 2
Turning The/Into Tools | Turning The/Into Tools is a series of more than 40 assemblage art pieces created by Ralf Huber, providing the viewer with visual narratives about the horrors of child labor, past and present. The pieces on exhibit draw heavily from the time of the industrial revolution of the 19th century into the early 20th century, covering a wide array of industries and their respective role in using children as human capital. Springfield City Hall Art Gallery, springfield-or.gov/city-hall-gallery
Through October 29
Sarkis Antikajian exhibit | Cheshire’s Sarkis Antikajian has recently published his memoir, “An Artist’s Odyssey, from Dream to Reality.” Many of Sarkis’s stunning works are featured in a new show, which opened June 23. Studio 7, Studioevents
