Exhibit: Textilezzz - The Fabric of Sleep
Get COZY this fall at the Willamette Heritage Center as we dive into the warm and fuzzy relationship between people and the fabrics we sleep [...]
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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Experience Fleetwood Mac's timeless songs reimagined in an intimate Candlelight setting. From Go Your Own Way to Landslide and The Chain, rediscover the harmonies and heartfelt storytelling that have defined a generation. This concert experience is a tribute.
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First Friday Art Walk
Free admission from 5-8pm at the museum every 1st Friday of the month!
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If you want to experience the best Beatles tribute ever, you won’t want to miss The Fab Four-The Ultimate Tribute. Their 2026 tour brings an all-new show to the stage, celebrating the diamond anniversary of the Beatles’ first feature film, A Hard Day’s Night. This spectacular performance features the iconic soundtrack, along with the Beatles’ greatest hits from every era of their career.
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The Elsinore Theatre Silent Film Series presents: The Iron Mask (1929). King Louis XIII of France is thrilled when his son is born–an heir to the throne. But his Queen has actually delivered twin boys.
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Pay tribute to our military veterans with this exhibit in the Capitol Rotunda. The colors will be posted along with a small collection of uniforms (one from each branch of service) from the VFW Uniform Museum, and the state seal will be decorated with red, white and blue decor. Free to view during building hours.
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Event in Salem, Oregon.
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Event in Salem, Oregon.
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World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet – Live on Stage! The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Featuring a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 radiant hand-sewn costumes, and stunning hand-crafted sets, this spellbinding performance captures every heart-pounding moment – from the Dance of the Little Swans to the Black Swan’s iconic 32 fouettés, and every pirouette in between.
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Learn your role as a Living History volunteer in preparation for Magic at the Mill!
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Straight No Chaser
Public on sale begins 10 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2026 Look up “holiday music” in the dictionary, and it’s likely that there is a photo of the nine-person a cappella group Straight No Chaser instead of a standard definition. For more than two decades, the group has provided the soundtrack of the season, bringing millions of fans to their feet while putting them in the holiday spirit.
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Experience the comfort, hope and joy found in Brahms: A German Requiem (Ein Deutsches Requiem), as Festival Chorale Oregon presents this moving chorale work accompanied by a symphonic orchestra, under the baton of Dr. Solveig Holmquist. Brahms Requiem is known for its intense choral writing, featuring a “human” and deeply emotional tone.
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Join us at Willamette Heritage Center for our annual Magic at the Mill event happening the weekend of Thanksgiving. 11/27/2026 to 11/30/2026
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Tickets on sale 10 a.m. Friday, July 31 All-vocal Country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene, racking up over 720,000 album equivalents globally; embarking on major international tours; amassing 906+ MILLION views and over 1.87 MILLION Subscribers on YouTube; 20 Top 10 Hits; and being declared “Country music fans’ favorite a cappella group” (Taste of Country). Home Free has posted seven Top 3 albums in the U.S., starting with their Crazy Life (2014) debut, released after winning NBC’s fourth season of The Sing Off, including 2022 #1 on Billboard’s Current Country Albums chart, So Long Dixie, followed by As Seen On TV (2023), Crazy(er) Life (2024), and Challenge the Sea (2025).
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Kick off Holidays at the Capitol season with the annual tree lighting ceremony. This is a tradition for many families. Choral performance starts at 5 p.m.
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Holidays at the Capitol is a time-honored tradition that fills the Rotunda with the sounds of school choirs from around the state. Performances take place from Monday through Saturday. Holiday décor on display during building hours.
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First Friday Art Walk
Free admission from 5-8pm at the museum every 1st Friday of the month!
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Public On Sale begins 10 a.m. Friday, Oct 23 Storm Large: Award-winning musician, actor, playwright, and author. Storm has been one of the hardest working, genre fluid poly hyphenate performers in showbiz for more than 30 years.
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All aboard for our biggest and most magical party of the year! Our Polar Express themed gala is an evening of pure imagination.
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Public On Sale begins 10 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 An intimate, high-energy evening with multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer. Stripped to its core, this one-man show blends acoustic performance, spoken word, storytelling, and real-time audience connection into something deeply personal and undeniably uplifting.
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Holiday Film Series: White Christmas (1954)
The Elsinore Holiday Film Series presents White Christmas (1954) A successful song-and-dance team becomes romantically involved with a sister act and team up to save the failing Vermont inn of their former commanding general. Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen and more. Not Rated, 2h General admission.
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Holiday Film Series: It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
The Elsinore Holiday Film Series presents It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Directed by Frank Capra. Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore and more.
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Every child deserves the opportunity to experience the magic of meeting Santa in a way that feels comfortable and supportive.
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Holiday Film Series: Home Alone
Join us for a big-screen viewing of the holiday classic “Home Alone”. An eight-year-old troublemaker, mistakenly left home alone, must defend his home against a pair of burglars on Christmas Eve. Written by John Hughes.
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Join us for a big-screen viewing of the holiday classic “Home Alone 2”. Kevin is separated from his family again when he accidentally boards a flight to New York City during a Christmas trip to Miami. However, he crosses paths with the same burglars, who now plan to rob a toy store on Christmas Eve.
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Tickets on sale 10 a.m. Friday, July 31 Celebrate the holiday season with an unforgettable evening featuring a screening of the beloved classic “A Christmas Story” followed by a moderated interview and audience Q&A from its iconic star Peter Billingsley, a.k.a. Ralphie!
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Holiday Film Series: Die Hard
Join us for a big-screen viewing of the (holiday) classic “Die Hard”. A New York City cop, John McClane, tries to save his estranged wife and several others taken hostage by terrorists during a Christmas Eve party at the Nakatomi Plaza Skyscraper in Los Angeles, California. 2h12m Rated R.
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Ring in the New Year with a spectacular balloon drop at exactly 12:00 PM, perfect for little ones.
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2027 Salem Polar Plunge
Polar Plunge is your chance to step out of your comfort zone by jumping into an unforgettable experience that directly impacts the lives of Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) athletes. When you participate in the Plunge and/or 5K Event, you directly support upwards of 5,000+ SOOR athletes across the state and in your community. Location: Illahae Hills Country Club, 3376 Country Club Drive South, Salem, OR 97302