HOLIDAY EVENTS

Open house and Elf Village train ride, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 7-Dec. 19, Creative Display, Inc., 1609 Steiwer Road S.E., Jefferson. Features a $1 indoor train ride for children through an animated Christmas Village and a Christmas shop filled with long-needled pine, wreaths, swags, silks, trees and more. Information: 503-585-8020.

FRIDAY, NOV. 6

ON STAGE

"No Exit," 7:30 p.m., runs through Nov. 15, Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland. A production of Jean-Paul Sartre's existential thriller. Admission: $25-$39. Information: 503-231-9581 or www.imagotheatre.com.

Phillip Glass' "Orphee," 7:30 p.m., runs through Nov. 14, Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland. Admission: $20-$135. Information: 503-248-4335 or www.ticketmaster.com.

"And Then There Were None," Albany Civic Theater, 8 p.m., runs through Nov. 14, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. S.W., Albany. Admission: $11 general, $8 students and seniors. Tickets are available at Rice's Pharmacy in Corvallis, Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany, or at the ACT box office. Information: www.albanycivic.org.

"The Murder Room," Theatre West, 8 p.m., runs through Nov. 7, Theatre West, 3536 S.E. Highway 101, Lincoln City. Admission: $10 general, $9 seniors and students, $7 children under 12. Information: 994-5663 or www.theatrewest.com.

POPULAR MUSIC

Kolvane, 9 p.m., The Landmark, 111 Highway 101, Yachats. Information: 547-3215 or www.landmark-yachats.com.

Yukmouth, 10 p.m., Cantina, 140 N.W. Third St., Corvallis. Admission: $15 advance, $20 at the door. Tickets available at the Cantina.

DANCE

Friday night dancers, 7 to 9:30 p.m., first three Fridays of the month, Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Taylor Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $4. Information: 766-6959.

Timber Twirlers: "Red, White and Blue Dance," 7:30 to 10 p.m., IOOF Hall, 738 S.E. Fifth St., Albany. Accepting donations for CARE packages for troops. Admission: $4.50 donation at the door. Information: 974-4978.

FAMILY

Wobbler story time, 10 a.m. Fridays, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

Bridges Adult Foster Home 10th anniversary and open house, 3 to 5 p.m., Bridges Adult Foster Home, 1225 N.W. Fernwood Circle, Corvallis. Celebrating the success of Harriet Ann's House. A fundraiser for Feeding America. Please make checks payable to Macy's.

Wine tasting, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Magenta Restaurant and Catering, 137 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Free wine tasting. All net proceeds from wine sales benefit Philomath Montessori School. Information: 758-3494.

Wine tasting, 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, First Alternative Co-op South Store, 1007 S.E. Third St., Corvallis. Information: 753-3115.

DIVA Holiday Annex opening, 5:30 p.m., DIVA Holiday Annex, 80 E. Broadway, Eugene. Features the works of some of the city's most distinguished artists. Open through Dec. 23. Hours: noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Information: 344-3482 or www.divacenter.org.

"An Evening with Jeff VanderMeer," 7 to 8:30 p.m., Eaton 209, Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem. The award-winning author will read from his latest novel, "Finch," and take questions from the audience. Admission is free.

Lecture: Karen Rogers, "Antique Apples: History & Tasting," 7 p.m., Oregon Language Center, 237 Third Ave. S.W., Albany. Rogers will discuss the history of apple varieties found in Oregon and provide samples from her family's farm, the Antique Apple Orchard in Sweet Home. Part of the First Fridays Albany Renaissance Lecture Series. Information/reservations: 928-8975.

Stormy Weather Arts Festival, 7 p.m., various locations, Cannon Beach. Runs through Nov. 8. The celebration opens with a Quick Draw competition at the Tolovana Inn, 3400 S. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. Stormy Arts continues through the weekend with a variety of artist-at-work demonstrations, an autograph party at Cannon Beach Book Company, a Gallery Art Walk and receptions, and an art sale at Cannon Beach Elementary School. Information: 503-436-2623 or www.cannonbeach.org.

"Destination DIY" with Julie Sabatier, 8 p.m., The Woods, 6637 S.E, Milwaukie Ave., Portland. Features live demonstrations and interviews on radio production and making terrariums and bacon. Admission: $20. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7

ON STAGE

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Oregon Children's Theatre, 2 and 5 p.m., runs through Nov. 22, Newmark Theatre, Portland. Admission: $16-$24. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

"No Exit," 2 and 7:30 p.m., runs through Nov. 15, Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland. A production of Jean-Paul Sartre's existential thriller. Admission: $25-$39. Information: 503-231-9581 or www.imagotheatre.com.

"Frogtown," 3 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Doors open at 2 p.m. for information-sharing and a family fair. "Frogtown" is a multimedia musical based on Emmy-winning author/composer Philip Pelletier's "One Night in Frogtown." Features live performances by Fogatron, Andy Stokes, Heather Christie, Shannon Day and Devin Phillips. Fundraiser for the LB-Oregon Association for the Education of Young Children. Cost: $10 general, $6 children. Tickets are available at www.ticketsoregon.com and at the LaSells box office on the day of the show. Information: 737-6441.

"And Then There Were None," Albany Civic Theater, 8 p.m., runs through Nov. 14, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. S.W., Albany. Admission: $11 general, $8 students and seniors. Tickets are available at Rice's Pharmacy in Corvallis, Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany, or at the ACT box office. Information: www.albanycivic.org.

"The Murder Room," Theatre West, 8 p.m., Theatre West, 3536 S.E. Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. Admission: $10 general, $9 seniors and students, $7 children under 12. Information: 994-5663 or www.theatrewest.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Newport Symphony Orchestra: "Postcards," 7:30 p.m., Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Information: 265-ARTS or http://newportsymphony.org/.

Oregon Mozart Players: "Miraculous Miniatures," 8 p.m., Soreng Theater, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $16-$38. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Willamette Valley Community Orchestra: "Made in America!," 4 p.m., First Christian Church of Albany, 423 Ferry St. S.W., Albany. Featuring orchestral music inspired by the Americas. Admission: $10 general, $5 college students, free for children 18 and under. Tickets are available at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis, Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany, Stainthorp's Music in Lebanon, from WVCO players, and at the door one hour before the performance. Information: www.wvcommunityorchestra.com.

Video Games Live, 7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Admission: $20-$70. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

Linda Hornbuckle, 8 p.m., Coaster Theatre, 108 N. Hemlock St., Cannon Beach. Admission: $17.50. Information: 503-436-2623, 503-436-1242, or www.cannonbeach.org.

Kolvane, 9 p.m., Roadhouse 101, 4649 S.W. Highway 101, Lincoln City. Information: 994-7729 or www.road

house101.com.

DANCE

Contra dance, 8 p.m., FUMC Community Center, 1166 N.W. Jackson Ave., Corvallis. Featuring Calico with Stacy Rose. Please bring clean, flat, soft-soled shoes. Admission: $6 Corvallis Folklore Society members/students, $7 general. (Bike or walk for a $1 discount.) Information: http://cfs.peak.org/dance/.

FAMILY

Story time, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays through May, Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany.

Story time, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, 777 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Information: 738-0580.

Family karaoke, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Pizza King, 231 Lyon St. S.E., Albany.

MISCELLANEOUS

Grass Roots' 38th birthday party, all day, Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Features food/refreshments, "worst sentence" competition, a lit-theme quiz and prizes at 3 p.m. Information: 754-7668.

Stormy Weather Arts Festival, all day, various locations, Cannon Beach. Features a variety of artist-at-work demonstrations, an autograph party at Cannon Beach Book Company, a Gallery Art Walk and receptions, and an art sale at Cannon Beach Elementary School. Information: 503-436-2623 or www.cannonbeach.org.

Albany Farmers' Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 21, Fourth Avenue and Ellsworth Street (City Hall parking lot and adjacent courthouse block). Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods. Information: 740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org.

Corvallis Artisans Market, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., First Street and Monroe Avenue, Corvallis. Information: 602-6215 or corvallisartisans

market.com.

Corvallis Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 21, First Street and Jackson Avenue, Corvallis. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats and baked goods. Information: 740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org.

Holiday craft fair, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Philomath Elementary School, 239 S. 16th St., Philomath. Sponsored by Philomath Frolic & Rodeo. Information: www.philomathrodeo.org.

Eugene Saturday Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 14, Eighth and Oak streets, Eugene. Local crafts, food, music and more. Information: www.eugene

saturdaymarket.org.

Harvest & Holidays Arts & Crafts Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Yachats Commons, 441 Hwy. 101 N., Yachats. The family-friendly event features 72 exhibitors, a cafe, free gourmet samples, live music and craft demonstrations. The works of Corvallis artisan Doris Andrews are also on display. Admission and parking are free. Information: 547-4664.

Toxic Toys Testing, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Science Factory, 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene. Participants will receive free testing of two toys for each adult or member admission. Additional items can be tested for $2 apiece. Proceeds benefit Oregon Toxics Alliance. Visitors may also catch the planetarium show "Up in the Sky" at 1 p.m.or enjoy the newest, "Dangerous Voyage," at 2 p.m. Admission: $7 exhibits/planetarium, $4 exhibits or planetarium only, $6/$3 seniors, and free for children 2 and under and Science Factory members. Information: 682-7888 or www.sciencefactory.org.

National Novel Writing Month: Grass Roots Write-In, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., balcony, Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Bring a notepad or laptop. Information: www.nanowrimo.org or 754-7668.

"Holidays with Purpose and Aim," beginning at 11 a.m., various Third Ave. locations, downtown Albany. Information: www.leadership

gardenlegacy.com.

• Free magic demonstration, 11 a.m., Oregon Language Center, 237 Third Ave. S.W. Hosted by Movies and Magic, 241 Third Ave. S.W. Features cookies, door prizes and fun throughout the day.

• "Finding Your Leader Balance" (interactive workshop), 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Oregon Language Center, Albany. Appropriate for grandparents, parents, youth (ages 8 and up) and educators. Local author Debra Slover and illustrator Darlene Warner will be on hand to autograph copies of "U.N.I.Q.U.E. KIDS: Growing My Leadership Garden." Warner will provide one free character face with purchase; additional paintings will be available for $3 apiece.

• Heaven's Garden salsa samples, noon, P'Shaws, 243 Third Ave. S.W., Albany. Copies of "U.N.I.Q.U.E. KIDS" are also available here.

Wine tasting, noon to 3 p.m., Avalon Wine, 201 S.W. Third St., Corvallis. Fine Oregon and Northwest wines, with an occasional European selection. Information: 752-7418.

Wine tasting, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Rice's Pharmacy, 910 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Information: 752-7760.

Wine tasting, 4 to 6 p.m., WineStyles, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Featured: new arrivals. Admission: $5 general, free for wine-club members. Information: 738-9463.

East Linn Artists Helps, 6 to 9 p.m., Boys & Girls Club of Sweet Home, 890 18th Ave., Sweet Home. A percentage of sales will be donated to the club. Information: www.eastlinnartists.org.

"Rumble at the Roseland," 7 p.m., Roseland Theater, 8 N.W. Sixth Ave., Portland. Full-contact fighting. Rescheduled from Oct. 24. Admission: $29-$59. Information: www.ticketswest.com.

God's Pottery, 8 p.m., Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W. Burnside St., Portland. The "Christian folk duo" is joined by the People's Republic of Komedy, featuring Kevin Hyder and Derek Sheen. Admission: $10. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

"Live Wire Radio," 8 p.m., Aladdin Theatre, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie St., Portland. Features musical performances by the Helio Sequence and the Lonely Forests, plus appearances by author Peter Ames Carlin ("Paul McCartney: A Life") and Emmy-winning writer David Javerbaum ("The Daily Show," The Onion), as well as the Bag and Baggage Theater ("A Christmas Carol") and the Faces for Radio Theater. Admission: $20-$30. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

SUNDAY, NOV. 8

ON STAGE

"Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," Oregon Children's Theatre, 2 p.m., runs through Nov. 22, Newmark Theatre, Portland. Admission: $16-$24. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

"No Exit," 2 p.m., runs through Nov. 15, Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland. A production of Jean-Paul Sartre's existential thriller. Admission: $25-$39. Information: 503-231-9581 or www.imagotheatre.com.

Phillip Glass' "Orphee," 2 p.m., runs through Nov. 14, Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland. Admission: $20-$135. Information: 503-248-4335 or www.ticketmaster.com.

"And Then There Were None," Albany Civic Theater, 2:30 p.m., runs through Nov. 14, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. S.W., Albany. Admission: $11 general, $8 students and seniors. Tickets are available at Rice's Pharmacy in Corvallis, Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany, or at the ACT box office. Information: www.albanycivic.org.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Oregon Mozart Players: "Miraculous Miniatures," 2:30 p.m., Soreng Theater, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $16-$38. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

"Make a Joyful Noise Choral Extravaganza," 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Features choirs from several mid-valley churches, plus singer/songwriter Linnea Good. A free-will offering in support of the United Campus Ministry will be accepted. Information: 753-2242.

Willamette Valley Concert Band: "Music from World Wars I & II," 3 p.m., Russell Tripp Performance Center, Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. Admission is free. Information: www.wvcband.org.

Willamette Valley Community Orchestra: "Made in America!," 4 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 S.W. Research Way, Corvallis. Featuring orchestral music inspired by the Americas. Admission: $10 general, $5 college students, free for children 18 and under. Tickets are available at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis, Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany, Stainthorp's Music in Lebanon, from WVCO players, and at the door one hour before the performance. www.wvcommunityorchestra.com.

Strings of Time, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Novak's Hungarian Restaurant, 2306 Heritage Way S.E., Albany. Easy-listening standards by father and son guitar duo. Information: 967-9488 or www.stringsoftime.com.

Jake Payne, 8 p.m., Sapphire Hotel, 5008 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland.

DANCE

Michael Flatley's "Lord of the Dance," 3 p.m., Silva Hall, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $27.50-$52.50. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

Swing dance class, 7 to 9 p.m. Sundays for five weeks, Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, 1112 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Rotation optional. Learn 35 swing moves, plus some foxtrot and waltz. All ages, couples and singles welcome. Instructors: Chris Roach and Sheila Seguin. Cost: $45 per person. Pregistration: 754-5521.

MISCELLANEOUS

Stormy Weather Arts Festival, all day, various locations, Cannon Beach. Information: 503-436-2623 or www.cannonbeach.org.

Holiday craft fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Philomath Elementary School, 239 S. 16th St., Philomath. Sponsored by Philomath Frolic & Rodeo. Information: www.philomathrodeo.org.

Harvest & Holidays Arts & Crafts Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Yachats Commons, 441 Highway 101 N., Yachats. The family-friendly event features 72 exhibitors, a cafe, free gourmet samples, live music and craft demonstrations. The calligraphy works of Corvallis artisan Doris Andrews are also on display. Admission and parking are free. Information: 547-4664.

Author visit: Elizabeth Wieting, 3 p.m., Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. The author will discuss her book "Nature Spirits: Endangered Like the Bees; How We Can Help Them." Information: 754-7668.

Book Group, 3 p.m. Sundays, Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Information: 758-9095.

Poetry reading/book signing: Donna Henderson & Jessica Lamb, 3 to 5 p.m., Stayton Friends of the Library Used Bookstore, 349 N. Third Ave., Stayton. Both poets/authors were published by Airlie Press, a new Willamette Valley poetry-publishing collective. Admission is free; donations are appreciated. Information: 503-859-3045.

Willamette Poker Tour, 5 and 8 p.m. Sundays, Starlite Sports Bar, 638 Main St., Lebanon.

MONDAY, NOV. 9

ON STAGE

"Two Gun Junction (A Melodrama)," Philomath High School, 7 p.m., Gym I, Philomath High School, 2054 Applegate St., Philomath. Refreshments and concessions will be available during the two short intermissions. Vaudeville acts are also on the bill. Admission: $5.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Talich Quartet, 7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church, 909 S.W. 11th Ave., Portland. Admission: $27-$40. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

"Tribute to Veterans: A Musical Journey," 7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Admission: $10-$20. TicketMaster.

POPULAR MUSIC

Acoustic folk jam, 7 p.m. Mondays, Block 15, 300 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis.

Corvallis Community Choir, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Newcomers welcome. No audition. Shayne Flock is the director and Shauna Tominey is the accompanist. Cost: $50 for 12-week term. Information: 753-7660 or j.converse@comcast.net.

FAMILY

Evening story time with puppet show, 7 p.m. Mondays, Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany.

Bedtime story time, 7 p.m. Mondays, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

Veterans Day celebration and memorial, 11 a.m., Oak Lawn Memorial Park, 2245 S.W. Whiteside Drive, Corvallis. Features music, a bit of history, a bird release (courtesy of Donovan Tree Farms), "Amazing Grace" (Scotty Dutton Bag Pipes), military honors and refreshments. Admission is free.

Poetry reading, 7 p.m., Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Featured: Traprock Books authors Gary Adams,"Things Inside Other Things"; Bill Siverly, "Clearwater Way"; and Anita Sullivan, "The Middle Window: Poems of Refraction." Information: 754-7668.

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m. Mondays, Starlite Sports Bar, 638 Main St., Lebanon.

TUESDAY, NOV. 10

ON STAGE

"Two Gun Junction (A Melodrama)," Philomath High School, 7 p.m., Gym I, Philomath High School, 2054 Applegate St., Philomath. Refreshments and concessions will be available during the two short intermissions. Vaudeville acts are also on the bill. Admission: $5.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

The Zemlinsky Quartet, 7:30 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Second in the Chamber Music Corvallis concert series. Admission: $22 advance, $25 general, free for K-12 and OSU students with student ID. Tickets are available at Grass Roots Books & Music in Corvallis, Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany, or online until the day before the concert at www.violins.org.

Talich Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., Portland. Part of the "Friends of Chamber Music" series. Admission: $27-$40. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

POPULAR MUSIC

Craig Carothers & Don Henry, 7 p.m., Yaquina Bay Yacht Club, 750 S.E. Bay Blvd., Newport. Admission: $10 advance, $12 at the door. Information: www.writersontheedge.org.

Loch Lomond, 9 p.m., The Woods, 6637 S.W. Milwaukie Ave., Portland. Admission: $10 advance, $12 day of show. Information: www.brownpapertickets.com.

FAMILY

Toddler story time, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 766-6794.

Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Monroe Community Library, 668 Commercial St., Monroe.

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 Ferry St. S.W., Albany.

Bedtime story time, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. Information: 929-3016.

DANCE

Albany Timber Twirlers Modern Western square-dance classes, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, IOOF Hall, 738 Fifth St. S.E., Albany. First two lessons free. Information: 974-4978.

Beginner line-dance class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday except first Tuesday of the month, Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Cost: $3. Information: 758-7341 or www.robbiehalvorson.net.

Salsa dance, 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Womenís Building Room 112, Oregon State University. Information: osucasineros@lists.oregonstate.edu.

"Champions of the Dance," 8 p.m., Silva Hall, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $18-$62, with a $10 discount for students and youth. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

MISCELLANEOUS

Veterans Day recognition, 9 a.m., Franklin School, 750 N.W. 18th St., Corvallis. An assembly to honor area veterans and their families, and to educate students on the historic contributions of veterans. Admission is free.

Girls Night Out!, Knit Night, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Free appetizers. Information: 758-9095.

"Veteran of the Year" banquet, 7 p.m., American Legion Post 51, 480 Main St., Lebanon. Tickets: $25 for the prime rib or chicken Parmesan dinner. Tickets are available at the Frame House (117 First Ave. E., Albany) and the Veterans Commemoration Association office in the Red Caboose on Ellsworth Street in downtown Albany.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11

POPULAR MUSIC

Loch Lomond, noon, EMU Fish Bowl, University of Oregon, Eugene. Admission is free. Information: http://culture.uoregon.edu/.

Jefferson Jammers, 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Morningstar Grange, Morningstar Road, Millersburg. Classic rock and country. Information: 327-9882.

DANCE

Albany senior dance, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Albany Eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin St., Albany. Admission: $3.

Argentine tango class, 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Peter Gysegemís studio, Corvallis. Cost: $5. Information: 231-7330 or peter@

gysegem.com.

White Bird Dance: Shen Wei Dance Arts, 7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Admission: $20-$50. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

Belly dance, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Old World Deli, 341 S.W. Second St., Corvallis.

FAMILY

Infant story time, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 766-6794.

Preschool story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath.

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E.

MISCELLANEOUS

Veterans Day breakfast, 6 to 9:30 a.m., cafeteria, West Albany High School, 1130 Queen Ave. S.W., Albany. Cost: $6 general, $4 uniformed personnel and children under 12.

Veterans Day breakfast, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., American Legion Post 51, 480 Main St., Lebanon. Cost: $4 ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, hash browns and French toast.

Linn County Veterans Memorial, 8 a.m., Timber-Linn Memorial Park, Albany. Features a welcome from Albany Mayor Sharon Konopa, speeches by Oregon Military Department adjunct general Raymond F. Rees and Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs director Jim Willis, a performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" by the U.S. Army Band, an invocation by Joseph Novak, and placement of POW/MIA wreaths. The one-hour service concludes with the Oregon National Guard's gun salute and "Taps," performed by Post 51's Peter Butler.

"Holidays with Purpose and Aim: Celebrating Courage, Service and Leadership," beginning at 8:30 a.m., various Third Avenue locations, downtown Albany. Information: www.leadershipgardenlegacy.com.

• Book sale/signing, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Charlie's Rhythm & Brews, 229 Third Ave. S.W., Albany. Local author Debra Slover and illustrator Darlene Warner will be on hand to autograph copies of "U.N.I.Q.U.E. KIDS: Growing My Leadership Garden." Warner will provide one free patriotic or character face painting with purchase; additional paintings will be available for $3 apiece.

• Informational session, 1:30 p.m., Oregon Language Center, 237 Third Ave. S.W., Albany. Slover and Warner will provide a free informational session to schools and non-profits about Cultivation Grants, made available through the Leadership Garden Fund. Warner will teach basic drawing skills to kids, who can then submit illustrations based on the day's theme to the troops, along with books from the publisher.

• Drawing, 3:30 p.m., P'Shaws, 243 Third Ave. S.W., Albany. A free Leadership Garden Legacy Tool Kit will be offered.

Veterans Day parade, 11 a.m., Pacific Boulevard overpass, Albany. The route runs down Lyon Street, turns left onto Second Avenue to Ferry Street, then left on Fourth Avenue, ending at the Linn County Courthouse, 300 Third Ave. S.W. Information: www.cityofal

bany.net/about/veteransdayparade.php.

Corvallis Farmers Market, 3 to 6 p.m. through Nov. 25, Second Street and B Avenue on the south downtown riverfront near the skateboard park. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods. Markets continue through Nov. 25 but end an hour earlier in November. Information: 740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org.

Opening reception: "seem/seam," 4:30 to 6 p.m., Fairbanks Gallery, Fairbanks Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis. The Susie Nielsen/Christine Gallagher mixed-media installation (as "farm") will be on display from Nov. 9-Dec. 2. Admission is free. Information: 737-5009 or http://oregonstate.edu/fairbanksgallery/.

Wine tasting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Cost: $10. Information: 758-9095.

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Bogey's Bar & Grill, 129 First Ave. N.W., Albany.

THURSDAY, NOV. 12

ON STAGE

"State Fair," Corban College & Graduate School Theatre Arts, 10:30 a.m., runs through Nov. 21, Corban College & Graduate School/Psalm Performing Arts Center, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem. Admission: $10 general, $8 students/seniors, $4 children 12 and under. Information: 503-375-7035.

"No Exit," 7 p.m. , runs through Nov. 15, Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland. A production of Jean-Paul Sartre's existential thriller. Admission: $25-$39. Information: 503-231-9581 or www.imagotheatre.com.

"Once Upon a Mattress," Corvallis High School, 7 p.m., runs through Nov. 22, Main Stage Theater, Corvallis High School, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $10 general, $8 students/seniors. Tickets are available at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis and online at www.corvallistheaters.com. Advance purchase is recommended.

Phillip Glass' "Orphee," 7:30 p.m., runs through Nov. 14, Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland. Admission: $20-$135. Information: 503-248-4335 or www.ticketmaster.com.

"The Pirates of Penzance," OSU Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Nov. 21, Withycombe Main Stage, 30th and Campus Way, Corvallis. A production of OSU Theatre, the Department of Music and the Friends of OSU Opera. Admission: $14 general, $12 seniors, $10 youth/students and $5 OSU students. Information: 737-2784 or www.oregonstate.edu/dept/theatre/.

"And Then There Were None," Albany Civic Theater, 8 p.m., runs through Nov. 14, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. S.W., Albany. Admission: $11 general, $8 students and seniors. Tickets are available at Rice's Pharmacy in Corvallis, Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany, or at the ACT box office. Information: www.albanycivic.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Music a La Carte: OSU Meistersingers and Bella Voce Choirs, noon, Memorial Union Lounge, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Admission is free. Information: http://oregonstate.edu/cla/music/.

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, 7 p.m., Granada Theatre, 223 E. Second St., Dallas. Admission: $15. Information: www.gorgegranada.com.

DANCE

Country dance lessons, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, Albany Eagles Lodge, Water and Broadalbin Streets, Albany. Cost: $4. Information: 926-1159.

Purple Iris tribal bellydance with Samara, 7 p.m., FireWorks, 1115 S.E. Third St., Corvallis. Dinner reservations advised. Information: 754-6958.

FAMILY

Preschool story time, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 766-6793.

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany. Information: 917-7591.

MISCELLANEOUS

Art Talk: Brooke Borcherding, noon, DIVA Center, 110 W. Broadway, Eugene. The artist will discuss her painting and sculpture exhibit, "Plastic Presence," now on view in DIVA's Members' Gallery through November. Admission is free. Information: 344-3482 or www.divacenter.org.

Wine tasting, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, WineStyles, in the Timberhill Shopping Center, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Featured: Territorial Vineyards. Admission: $5 general, free for wine-club members. Information: 738-9463.

"Chocolate Truffle Happy Hour," 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays, Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Free truffles. Information: 758-9095.

Opening reception: "Love Eats War for Breakfast," 6 to 8 p.m., gallery, Mississippi Studios, 3939 N. Mississippi St., Portland. Benjamin Alexander Clark's music-inspired exhibit runs through Jan. 10. Information: www.mississippistudios.com.

Philomath ceramic artist Lee Kitzman will be featured on the television show "Oregon ART BEAT" at 8 p.m. on the stations of Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB).

FRIDAY, NOV. 13

ON STAGE

"Once Upon a Mattress," Corvallis High School, 7 p.m., runs through Nov. 22, Main Stage Theater, Corvallis High School, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $10 general, $8 students/seniors. Tickets are available at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis and online at www.corvallistheaters.com. Advance purchase is recommended.

"No Exit," 7:30 p.m., runs through Nov. 15, Imago Theatre, 17 S.E. Eighth Ave., Portland. A production of Jean-Paul Sartre's existential thriller. Admission: $25-$39. Information: 503-231-9581 or www.imagotheatre.com.

"The Pirates of Penzance," OSU Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Nov. 21, Withycombe Main Stage, 30th and Campus Way, Corvallis. A production of OSU Theatre, the Department of Music and the Friends of OSU Opera. Admission: $14 general, $12 seniors, $10 youth/students and $5 OSU students. Information: 737-2784 or www.oregonstate.edu/dept/theatre/.

"Reckless," Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $17 (Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday),-$18 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday matinees). Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

"State Fair," Corban College & Graduate School Theatre Arts, 7:30 p.m., runs through Nov. 21, Corban College & Graduate School/Psalm Performing Arts Center, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem. Admission: $10 general, $8 students/seniors, $4 children 12 and under. Information: 503-375-7035.

"And Then There Were None," Albany Civic Theater, 8 p.m., runs through Nov. 14, Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. S.W., Albany. Admission: $11 general, $8 students and seniors. Tickets are available at Rice's Pharmacy in Corvallis, Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany, or at the ACT box office. Information: www.albanycivic.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Dorian Michael, 7 p.m., Corvallis Folklore Society house concert, 770 S.W. Lookout Drive, Corvallis. Acoustic guitarist. Admission: $10. Information/directions: 753-0762.

Ian Anderson, 7:30 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. Admission: $25-$130. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

DANCE

Friday night dancers, 7 to 9:30 p.m., first three Fridays of the month, Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Taylor Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $4. Information: 766-6959.

"One Night in Cuba," 9:30 p.m., Aztec Willie's, 1501 N.E. Broadway St., Portland. A "Night of Mayhem" with timba and salsa. 21 and over. Admission: $5. Information: www.rumbanana.org.

FAMILY

Wobbler story time, 10 a.m. Fridays, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

Coastal Hills Art Tour, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 14, along Main Street, Willamina. Events include a Coastal Hills Quilters show and sale at the VFW Hall, art sales, Walt Mendenhall's 25th anniversary studio sale, horse-drawn wagon rides, and tea and desserts at Willamina Maley's Mercantile & Cakery, 188 Main St. Maps to tour locations and general information will be available at the "Galloping Goose" train car, tour sites and the Willamina Library, 385 N.E. C St. Information: 503-876-2242.

Actor visit: John Pribyl and Eddie Lopez, 10 a.m. and noon, Russell Tripp Performance Center, Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. S.W., Albany. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival performers will conduct two one-hour performance workshops. The first focuses on the bard's clowns and fools; the second features plays from the 2009 OSF season. Admission is free. Information: 917-4537.

Wine tasting, 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, First Alternative Co-op South Store, 1007 S.E. Third St., Corvallis. Information: 753-3115.

Opening reception: "Shrines and Reliquaries," 5:30 to 8 p.m., The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. Opening events include a silent auction through Dec. 12. The theme- and object-based exhibit runs from Nov. 13-Dec. 24. Information: 754-1551.

Opening celebration: TEAL Cooperative Gallery, 6 to 8 p.m., TEAL Cooperative Gallery, 202 N.W. Third St., Corvallis. Refreshments and music will be provided. Information: 754-6338 or www.tealartistcoop.com.

Sitka Art Invitational opening night party, 6:30 to 10 p.m., World Forestry Center, 4033 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. The exhibit and sale of more than 500 works of art by 132 Northwest artists runs from Nov. 14-15. Party admission: $85. Information: 994-5485 or www.sitkacenter.org/sai.html.

Reading/discussion: Author Dr. Fady Joudah, 7:30 p.m., main-floor rotunda, The Valley Library, 210 S.W. Waldo Place, Corvallis. The award-winning Palestinian-American poet and Doctors Without Borders field member is the author of "The Earth in Our Attic." Part of the OSU Visiting Writers Series. Admission is free.

"An Evening with Bill Maher," 8 p.m., Silva Hall, Hult Center, Eugene. Admission: $39.50-$75. Information: www.hultcenter.org.

The Charlie Daniels Band, 8 p.m. through Nov. 14, Chinook Winds Casino Resort, 1777 N.W. 44th St., Lincoln City. Admission: $28-$43. Information: www.ticketswest.com.