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Welcome to AVA’s monthly calendar of events. Take a peek and plan your stay-cation or your next visit to our region. The city’s most notable annual events include historic home tours, outdoor summer concerts and movies under the stars, and the Northwest Art and Air Festival.
*Note for event organizers: If you’d like to have your event listed on the AVA calendar, head over to our contact page and submit your event to us.
Brookdale Senior Living and Sybaris Bistro are partnering to bring us this annual event of wonderful holiday food and entertainment. the Center will be decorated and an 11:00 a.m. hors d’oeuvers and punch service will take place in the lobby before the meal at 12:00. Tickets are $9.00 if purchased before November 30th. After tha, the price will increase to $10.00. for tickets and information: 541-917-7760: www.albanyparksandrecreation.org.
Enjoy brunch and take a photo with Santa! This is a fun, family event where you can have one on one time with Santa! We’ll have games and crafts. Go home with a free professional photo of your kids + Santa! Presented by Aqua Pro Pump Service + Matteson Photography. The cost is $30/family for members and $ 40/family for guests. Register at our Welcome Center or call at 541-9264488
For the 1st time ever, the Linn County Fairgrounds will Explode with Ground Pounding Monster Trucks flying 30 feet in the air. Plus Tuff Trucks and Quad Racers for you Locals. Two shows: 2:00 – 3:00 and 7:30 – 9:30. All Advance Tickets receive a Free Pit Party Pass ($10 Value). For tickets visit: https://monstertruckthunder.ticketleap.com/ Note: Gates open at Noon for the 2PM and 6PM for the 7:30 PM Show. For information contact: Ron Woodbridge, ron.woodbridge@yahoo.com.
Join the library for fun holiday craft evenings in December! Get ready for the holidays by learning how to make your own decorations and gifts. These evenings are best for adults and teens 15+, and all supplies are provided.
December 17, 7:00 p.m.: Hand-printed Tea Towels . For information visit: albanypubliclibrary
It’s the holiday treat you’ve been dreaming of! South Albany High School Theater Arts, in its second annual partnership with the Russell Tripp theater at LBCC, presents White Christmas, featuring all the songs, characters, and moments you love from the classic movie musical. Tickets are $12 general admission and $10 for students and seniors. Performances are Dec. 20, 21, 22 at 7 p.m., Dec. 22, 23 at 2 p.m.
Jesse is a singer-songwriter now living in Eugene. He presents original material and an array of cover songs and is performing all over the Northwest while also writing and recording new music. For more information visit: Calapooia Brewing
It’s the holiday treat you’ve been dreaming of! South Albany High School Theater Arts, in its second annual partnership with the Russell Tripp theater at LBCC, presents White Christmas, featuring all the songs, characters, and moments you love from the classic movie musical. Tickets are $12 general admission and $10 for students and seniors. Performances are Dec. 20, 21, 22 at 7 p.m., Dec. 22, 23 at 2 p.m.
It’s the holiday treat you’ve been dreaming of! South Albany High School Theater Arts, in its second annual partnership with the Russell Tripp theater at LBCC, presents White Christmas, featuring all the songs, characters, and moments you love from the classic movie musical. Tickets are $12 general admission and $10 for students and seniors. Reserved seating is available online at www.linnbenton.edu/tickets. Performances are Dec. 20, 21, 22 at 7 p.m., Dec. 22, 23 at 2 p.m.