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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.
Jan
26
Fri
“Mask”uerading in 2024
Oregon MidWinter Squaredance Festival
Linn County Fairgrounds, Albany, OR
January 26-28, 2024
For more information visit: http://midwinterfestival.org/
Dance, shop and visit with other dancers. Featured callers this week-end are Jet Roberts and Scott Bennett. Our round dance cuers are Rey and Sherry Garza. Our clogging instructor is Missy Shinoski.
Jan
27
Sat
The Sick Town Derby Dames Roller Derby Club are collecting cans to raise funds.
Canuary is one of their BottleDrop fundraisers and they want your bottles and cans! It’s pretty simple. You donate your eligible containers. They add them to their non-profit BottleDrop account. You get rid of clutter. They get to keep rolling! Save the date. Save your cans.
Jan 27 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Grab your copy of “The Miracle on First Avenue,” get it signed and ask questions of authors Jennifer Moody and Wendy Kirbey and editor Dianne Neglay at the carousel! Don’t have a copy yet? No problem! Purchase the book in the Carousel Gift Shop.
Jan 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn how to create your dream garden in the Willamette Valley at Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply 350 NW Hickory St, Albany, OR 97321.
January 27th from 11am to 12pm. No registration required.
Winter Wonderland Soirée
Mulled White Wine Extravaganza
Embrace the chill of January as we create a warm haven not only with blankets and hearths but also with the inviting fragrance of mulled white wine. After the triumph of our mulled red wine gathering in December, we beckon you to join us on a fresh sensory expedition—this time, indulging in the delightful nuances of mulled white wine. Wondering if mulled white wine is a thing? Absolutely! Expect a unique spice blend, a winter fruit infusion, and an extra touch to fortify the libation. Convinced to join us for this enticing experience?
This open house-style gathering is scheduled from Tuesday, January 23rd, to Saturday, January 27th, at the DFW Tasting Room in Albany. Feel free to drop by at your convenience between 2 and 7pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
An RSVP is greatly appreciated to ensure an ample supply of mulled wine and food for everyone. You can reach out via call or text to 301-520-4620 or by sending an email to emilia@delfinofinewines.com.
It’s a quick trip to Corvallis to visit the historic Whiteside Theater!
International Guitar Night is the world’s premier touring guitar festival, each show bringing together the most interesting and innovative acoustic guitarists to exchange musical ideas in a public concert setting. For each tour, IGN founder Brian Gore brings together a new cast of guitar luminaries for special evenings of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the dexterity and diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. Brian founded IGN in 1995 as a forum for the world’s finest guitarists/composers to play their latest original songs and share musical ideas and talent with their peers.
Jan 27 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Great Gatsby
by Maeve Z O’Connor
Adapted from the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Directed by: Loriann Schmidt
Performances: Jan. 26, 27, 28(m), Feb. 2, 3, 4(m), 8, 9, 10, 2024
The Great Gatsby is a timeless tale of love and tragedy set in the Jazz Age of New York. Gatsby, a self-made millionaire pursues a former lover, Daisy, and his pursuit meets with a tragic end. This adaptation draws the audience’s attention to themes of equity and privilege and showcases Daisy’s strength and character. Crafted from the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this show is a World Premiere performance by Portland playwright Maeve Z O’Connor.
Box office opens 45 minutes before performances
Jan
28
Sun
Jan 28 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
The Great Gatsby
by Maeve Z O’Connor
Adapted from the book by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Directed by: Loriann Schmidt
Performances: Jan. 26, 27, 28(m), Feb. 2, 3, 4(m), 8, 9, 10, 2024
The Great Gatsby is a timeless tale of love and tragedy set in the Jazz Age of New York. Gatsby, a self-made millionaire pursues a former lover, Daisy, and his pursuit meets with a tragic end. This adaptation draws the audience’s attention to themes of equity and privilege and showcases Daisy’s strength and character. Crafted from the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this show is a World Premiere performance by Portland playwright Maeve Z O’Connor.
Box office opens 45 minutes before performances
It’s BINGO Sunday at Deluxe Brewing! Join them in the taproom at 3PM for BINGO paired with a delicious craft beverage. They give away swag to BINGO winners during the hour of game-play and it’s a great chance to snag some new gear or fun prizes from your favorite local small business. Their taproom is family-friendly and open to well-behaved dogs on leash.
Take advantage of Growler Sunday in the taproom! Every Sunday, they offer $4 off growler fills all day long at the brewery. Keep a little extra cash in your pocket or use it at their on-site food cart to take care of your Sunday cravings
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
Jan
29
Mon
You’re invited to a weekly jam event hosted by Albany Oregon Jams at Deluxe Brewing every Monday evening! This event is a chance for local musicians of all levels looking for a place to jam in Albany Oregon.
Gathering at 5PM for those who want to work on harmonies and those who want to play acoustic instruments for the singers – think Crosby-Stills, Cowsills, Eagles, etc. The group lead will be on site starting at 4:30. Sign up for all player jam songs will start at 5:00 PM for the 5:30 jam.
The all-player jam event is currently acoustic only and is played in a round-robin style. Participants are asked to come prepared to lead 2 – 4 covers that all musicians may play. Please know your key!
Gathering at 5PM for those who want to work on harmonies and those who want to play acoustic instruments for the singers – think Crosby-Stills, Cowsills, Eagles, etc. The group lead will be on site starting at 4:30. Sign up for all player jam songs will start at 5:00 PM for the 5:30 jam.
The all-player jam event is currently acoustic only and is played in a round-robin style. Participants are asked to come prepared to lead 2 – 4 covers that all musicians may play. Please know your key!
Deluxe Brewing is open to all ages, apart from the immediate bar area and is always pet-friendly. The taproom serves craft beer, house spirit cocktails, cider, wine and soda. The Deluxe Food Cart is also open throughout the event time for dinner orders.
Event lead Sharon Carter typically arrives around 4:30PM and attendees are welcome to arrive early to begin practice.
For more information: https://linktr.ee/sinisterdeluxe
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