Oregon March Events
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Flea Market
March 1, 2008 -- Aurora
Check out the town for specials and new collections. 9am-5pm.
52nd
Original Portland Roadster Show
March 1-2,
2008 -- Portland
Convention Center. Contact: Portland Roadster Show, P.O. Box
55067, Portland, OR 97238, Don 503-232-4567, fax -503-234-1699
7th
Portland Classic Model Car Contest
March 1-2,
2008 -- Portland
Convention Center. Hours: Friday 2pm-10pm, Saturday 10am-10pm,
Sunday 10am-7pm. Contact: Portland Classic MCC, 13640 SE Hwy
SP 151, Clackamas, OR 97015, 503-655-3365 or
whiskers16@comcast.net
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Fat Pig
March 1-2, 2008 -- Salem
How many insults can you hear before you have to stand up and
defend the woman you love? This sharply drawn play not only
critiques our slavish adherence to Hollywood ideals of beauty
but boldly questions our own ability to change what we dislike
about ourselves. **This show contains mature content.** Gen.
$22, senior $18, student/military $12, group discount 10% off
10 or more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Reed Opera House, 189 Liberty St.
NE, Salem, OR 97301, (503) 302-8907
Limelight Art Show
March 1-7, 2008 -- Oregon City
Three person show in the Alexander Gallery. Event Hours:
Artist reception, Sat. Feb. 2 from 2-4 pm. gallery open
Mon-Fri. from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Clackamas Community College, 19600
S Molalla Ave, Oregon City, 503-657-6958
Yoruba Sculpture: Selections from the Mary Johnston
Collection
March 1-16, 2008 -- Salem
Features a range of ritual objects found among the Yoruba
people of West Africa. $3 for adults, $2 for seniors and
students, free for children under 12, free for all on
Tuesdays. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Willamette
University -
Hallie Ford
Museum of Art, 700 State St. Salem, OR 97301
(503) 370-6855
Winter Exhibit: Something Old, Something New,
Something Borrowed, Something Blue Historic
March 1-29, 2008 -- Salem
The first exhibit of the New Year highlights courtship and
marriage traditions, and showcases some of our antique wedding
gowns. $4 adults, $3 Sr./Student, $2 Children, 5 yrs and under
free. Wed., Thurs., & Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Historic
Deepwood Estates,
1116 Mission St. SE, Salem, OR 97302, (503) 363-1825
History of States on Stamps Exhibit
March 1-29, 2008 -- Keizer
An exhibit of U.S. stamps depicting various states and their
statehood from the collection of Peter Burk. Free admission.
Tues. & Thurs. 2-4 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Keizer Heritage Museum,
980 Chemawa Rd. NE, Keizer, OR 97303, (503) 393-9660
"James Lavadour: The Properties of Paint"
March 1-30, 2008 -- Salem
James Lavadour is a nationally recognized Native American
painter and printmaker well known for his exploration of
landscape as both inspiration and subject. $3 for adults, $2
for seniors and students, free for children under 12, free for
all on Tuesdays. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.
Willamette University -
Hallie Ford
Museum of Art, 700 State St.
Salem, OR 97301, (503) 370-6855
Water Color Society of Oregon Traveling Show
March 1-31, 2008 -- Aurora
Cornerstone Gallery in Aurora is hosting
the top twenty watercolor artists from the Watercolor Society
of Oregon's 42nd annual Transparent Watercolor Show. The show
will run through the month of March and kicks off with an Open
House on March 8, from 1 pm - 4 pm. Please join them for this
special event.
SALEM SALON
March 1-April 6, 2008-- Salem
Join
Salem Art
Association in celebrating our vital creative
community in this annual exhibition of artwork by SAA Members
of all ages. Reception Feb. 29, 5-7 p.m. Free admission.
Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Bush Barn Art
Center, 600 Mission St. SE, Salem, OR 97302, (503) 581-2228
Keil's Extended Family Exhibit
March 1-April 13, 2008 -- Aurora
Exhibit of the Colony founder, Dr. Keil's family. Maybe you
are a descendent? Find out what brought these people here over
the Oregon Trail. Adults $6, seniors $5, students $2, under 6
are free. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m.
Old Aurora Colony
Museum, 15018 Second St. NE, PO Box 202, Aurora,
OR 97002, (503) 678-5754
Betty LaDuke: Prints
March 1-May 10, 2008 -- Salem
Small exhibition of prints and etching plates from Ashland
painter and printmaker Betty LaDuke, expressing the artist's
longtime interest in the people and cultures of Africa.$3 for
adults, $2 for seniors and students, free for children under
12, free for all on Tuesdays. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun.
1-5 p.m. Willamette University -
Hallie Ford
Museum of Art, 700 State St. Salem, OR 97301
(503) 370-6855
Unfolding Lives - Discovering Pioneers' Fates
March 1-September 30, 2008
At three historic Oregon City sites, visitors will learn about
the lives of nine emigrants before, during and after their
journey on the Oregon Trail. Sites: End of the Oregon Trail
Interpretive Center (1726 Washington St.), Museum of the
Oregon Territory (211 Tumwater Dr.), Stevens-Crawford House
(603 6th St.). Event Hours: Feb-June, Tues-Sat. 11 a.m.-4p.m.
Through Sept. Mon-Sat 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, 1726 Washington
St., Oregon City, 800-424-3002, 503-657-9336
Tree Farm Walks
March 2, 2008 -- Wilsonville
Join staff and volunteers for a fun and informative tour of
the Magness property. You'll learn the history of Magness,
some tree identification, as well as why sustainable forestry
is so important. No reservations are necessary. They go rain
or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and meet in the parking lot.
Every Sunday at 2 p.m. Magness Memorial Tree Farm, 31195 SW
Ladd Hill Rd, Wilsonville, phone: 503-625-7471
Jazz Jams
March 3, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians
gather for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the
LeRoy Anderson Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the
college and are free. For more information, call 503-657-6958
Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10 p.m., every Monday. Clackamas
Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
First Fridays -
Peggy Skycraft
March 7, 2008 -- Estacada
Paper Marbeling. Hours - 5-8pm. The Spiral Gallery Artists
Co-Operative, Estacada, phone: 503-630-7273
16th
Annual Astoria Swap Meet
March 8,
2008 -- Astoria
Clatsop County Fairground. Hours: 8am-3pm. Contact: Lower
Columbia Classics, P.O. Box 1259, Astoria, OR 97103,
503-325-2324
Guide Dogs
for the Blind - Monthly Graduations
March 8, 2008 -- Boring
Open to the public. Attend a graduation ceremony and get
acquainted with this incredible program. But, bring a tissue,
because it's always a moving event! Commemorates the efforts
of students and their dogs over their past weeks in class.
Puppy raisers also get a chance to say goodbye to their
graduating dogs, while the graduating class members bid
farewell to return to their homes and families with new
partners by their sides. Free to the public, for larger
groups, please call for reservations. Event Hours: 1:30 p.m.
Guide Dogs for the Blind, 32901 SE Kelso Rd, Boring,
503-668-2100
Custom Motorcycle Show
March 8, 2008 -- Silverton
For the first time ever, The Oregon Garden will rumble with
the sound of Harley-Davidson motorcycles rolling into place
for an exciting display of metal inside the J. Frank Schmidt,
Jr. Pavilion. Take a tour of the two-wheelers and enjoy a day
of food, beer, and music. 10
am to 4 pm.
Oregon Gardens.
Sustainable Forestry Tours
March 8, 2008 -- Oregon City
140 acre woodland open to the public for self-guided
exploration, scheduled tours, and programs by arrangement. For
more information, call 503-632-2150. Event Hours: Scheduled
tours the 2nd Saturday of each month. Forest is open daylight
hours, seven days a week. Hopkins Demonstration Forest, 16750
S Brockway Road, Oregon City, 503-632-2150
Apres
Ski Wine Tasting
March 8, 2008 -- Government Camp
Meet your friends once a month at the Museum after a day of
skiing, taste a new wine and check out the new museum
exhibits. Event Hours: 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Mt. Hood Cultural Center
& Museum, 88900 E. Hwy 26, Business Loop, Government Camp,
503-272-3301.
2008
Roseburg Benefit Indoor Car Show
March 8-9,
2008 -- Roseburg
Fairgrounds. Hours: Saturday 10am-9pm, Sunday 10am-5pm.
Contact: Stray Angels & Umpqua Flatheads, Don 541-672-2359 or
John 541-673-0323
Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase
March 8-9, 2008 -- Aurora
The 26th Annual Antique Spinning Wheel Showcase will feature
over 30 working antique spinning wheels exhibited by their
owners. These wheels are all in working condition. The spinner
working at each wheel will be dressed in period costume and
will be available to tell the story of the wheel to those
attending the show. 10:00AM – 4:00 PM SATURDAY, 12:00 AM –
4:00 PM SUNDAY, AT THE OLD AURORA COLONY MUSEUM, 2ND AND
LIBERTY STREETS, AURORA, OREGON, FOR INFORMATION CALL
503-678-5754
Jazz Jams
March 10, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians
gather for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the
LeRoy Anderson Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the
college and are free. For more information, call 503-657-6958
Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10 p.m., every Monday. Clackamas
Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
Salsa Lessons at Cubanisimo Vineyards
March 15, 2008 -- Salem
$15 per person includes 1 hour salsa lesson and 1 glass of
wine. Third Saturday of every month. 5 p.m.
Cubanisimo
Vineyards Wine Tasting Room, 1754 Best Rd. NW,
Salem, OR 97304, (503) 588-1763
Jazz Jams
March 17, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians
gather for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the
LeRoy Anderson Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the
college and are free. For more information, call 503-657-6958
Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10 p.m., every Monday. Clackamas
Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
Jazz Jams
March 24, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians
gather for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the
LeRoy Anderson Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the
college and are free. For more information, call 503-657-6958
Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10 p.m., every Monday. Clackamas
Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
Jazz Jams
March 31, 2008 -- Oregon City
Some the area's most well-known and accomplished musicians
gather for weekly jam sessions on Mondays. Jams are in the
LeRoy Anderson Room, #119 of the Niemeyer Center at the
college and are free. For more information, call 503-657-6958
Ext. 2434. Event Hours: 7-10 p.m., every Monday. Clackamas
Community College, 19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
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