Wanted your old cell phones for fundraiser
12:00 am-12:00 am  01/31 - 07/01 - GENERAL
The McNary High School Dance Team is collecting cellphones as an environmentally responsible community service fundraiser, helping to alleviate the problem of e-waste. Cut and past link to send your old cell phones.http://www.wirelessfundraiser.com/signature.asp?lid=2271 Free Lynn V @503-508-6265 or thinkpinkbaby@gmail.com
Located at: Lincoln City Cultural Center, 540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City

Local Artists’ Display
8:30 am-6:30 pm  07/13 - 09/10 - ARTS
The Oregon School of Massage in Salem is displaying the work of three local artists: Sinthea Hunt, Photography from China. Jody Bartruff, Water colors, Acrylics and Collage. Diane Trevett, Botanical and Nature Oils and Pastels Free Rosa Leonardi
Located at: Oregon School of Massage, 2111 Front St NE, Suite 3-101, Salem

Marriage Customs III
10:00 am-2:00 pm  08/04 - 10/13 - ARTS
This exhibit compares and explores marriage customs around the world. The featured cultures are Russian Orthodox, Native American and Vietnamese. T-F 10-2 and Sat. 12-4. World Beat Gallery, 2nd floor of the Reed Opera House free Erin Zysett, 503.581.2004
Located at: Reed Opera House, 189 Liberty NE, Salem

2010 Oregon State Fair
10:00 am-10:00 pm  08/27 - 09/06 - GENERAL
The 147th Annual State Celebration...Concerts, Animals, Carnival...more! Days & Hours: 10 am - 10 pm weekdays, 10 am - 11 pm weekends. Please check website for admission pricing and additional information. www.oregonstatefair.org
Located at: Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, 971.219.0792

Artisans' Village at the State Fair
10:00 am-9:00 pm  08/27 - 09/07 - GENERAL
Watch artisans demonstrate, including glass blowers, blacksmiths, wood carvers, chainsaw artists, lavender herbalists, painters, basket weavers, and many more. Free with State Fair admission
Located at: Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, 971.219.0792

Photography exhibits
10:00 am-  08/27 - 09/06 - ARTS
Photography exhibits located in Cascade Hall, north of the L.B. Day Amphitheatre. Photographs from Oregon’s scenery and artists from around the world. Oregon State Fair,
Located at: Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, 971.219.0792

The Art of Industry
10:00 am-5:30 pm  08/26 - 09/04 - ARTS
This show features foundry industrial objects from the 1920's. The majority of these pieces will be exhibited in their original state, but three local artists, Carolyn Garcia, Chris Giffin and Emily Stuart, have transformed one piece each into an entirely new work of art. Free admission
Located at: Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, 335 State St. , Salem

Artisans' Village at the State Fair
10:00 am-  08/27 - 09/06 - ARTS
Demonstrations by glass blowers, blacksmiths, wood carvers, chainsaw artists, lavender herbalists, painters, basket weavers, and many more. Stage has 3 performances a day. Free with admission to the State Fair.
Located at: Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, 971.219.0792

Et Cetera Art Gallery Open House
10:00 am-7:00 pm  09/03 - 09/04 - ARTS
Features western landscapes, and Oregon, California and Montana artists. Refreshments available. 329 State St. Free 503-589.1600, 503.581.9850
Located at: Et Cetera Antiques , 3295 Triangle Dr SE , Salem, 503.581.9850

Vertical Pinots! Labor Day Weekend at Coelho Winery
11:00 am-5:00 pm  09/03 - 09/05 - WINE
Experience five vintages of Coelho Estate Pinot Noir, from our very first vintage to present: 2004 and 2005 Library, 2006 and 2007 Reserve and 2008 Estate Paciência Pinot Noir. Coelho Wine Club Member Special Event Discount: 2 bottle Members 10% off 6 bottle Members 15% off Case Members 20% off $15 vertical flight of 5 vintages call us at 503-835-9305 or email us at info@coelhowinery.com
Located at: Coelho Winery, 111 5th St., Amity, 503.835.9305

Sand Sculpting lessons and demonstrations
11:00 am-  08/31 - 09/06 - ARTS
Bert Adams, Sand Sculpture extradonaire will provide on-site registrations and the sand sculpting lessons. All equipment will be provided for participants. Daily programs and lessons will be at: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm from August 31st through September 6th, 2010. Free Oregon State Fair, Sports & Recreation area
Located at: Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, 971.219.0792

KAA "Echoes of Green" Art Show
1:00 pm-  09/03 - 09/25 - ARTS
Art repurposed, reclaimed, recycled is featured in September at Keizer Art Association Gallery, 980 Chemawa Rd, NE, Keizer. Discover the creativity of found objects. Free and open to the public Miriam Selby
Located at: Keizer Art Association, 980 Chemawa Rd, Keizer

"Echoes of Green: Reclaim, Recycle, Repurpose."
1:00 pm-4:00 pm  09/03 - 09/25 - ARTS
Show featuring recycled and found object art by Oregon artists. Exciting and unusual art made of items normally discarded. Opening reception, Saturday, September 11, 2-4 pm. Public welcome. Gallery hours: Thurs.-Fri. 1-4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission Enid Joy Mount Gallery
Located at: Keizer Art Association, 980 Chemawa Rd, Keizer

Family Friday Film Fest
4:00 pm-5:30 pm  09/03 - WORD
Friday Film Fest featuring "Air Bud" (rated PG). Held in Loucks Auditorium at Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St. SE. Free and open to the public 503-588-6052 or www.salemlibrary.org
Located at: Salem Public Library, 585 Liberty St SE, Salem, 503-588-6052

Beginning Belly Dance Class
6:30 pm-8:00 pm  12/29 - 12/28 - WELLNESS
A Middle Eastern dance class. Helps to improve fitness and body alignment and balance. All ages, body types and fitness levels first class free/$40 a month due in 2nd class Sherry Calahan, 503-378-7875, middlearth0@comcast.net
Located at: Middlearth Productions Studio, 155 Liberty St NE, Salem

Back to school Show
7:00 pm-  09/03 - MUSIC / NIGHTLIFE
Local bands The Madrigals and Axolotl Daydream. The Madrigals are a three-piece Garage/Afro-beat/Melodramatic Popular Song band and Axolotl Daydream plays classic rock.
Located at: The Space, 1132 NE Broadway, Salem

Find Your Smile
7:00 pm-10:00 pm  09/03 - MUSIC / NIGHTLIFE
This Salem-based rock/blues band comprised of Benjamin B. Roach Scott M. Wurgler and Jordan T. Roach is the CHC's house band.
Located at: Coffee House Cafe, 135 Liberty St. NE, Salem, 503-371-6768

Silverton's First Friday
7:00 pm-9:00 pm  09/03 - GENERAL
features gallery openings, shops boutiques and dine.
Located at: Dowtown Silverton, Main & Coolidge Streets to First St., Silverton

Budos Band
7:00 pm-  09/03 - MUSIC / NIGHTLIFE
A funk/afrobeat instrumental band touring from Brooklyn. Twelve members playing horns and drums.
Located at: Dante's, 1 Southwest 3rd , Portland

Emerge Oregon Art Series
7:00 pm-10:00 pm  09/03 - ARTS
1st Friday of each month. Art Exhibit and live music. Free
Located at: Coffee House Cafe, 135 Liberty St. NE, Salem, 503-371-6768

Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm-  08/20 - 09/11 - STAGE
Based on the tragic death of Author Robert Harling’s younger sister, the action centers around Truvy’s beauty parlor and six women who regularly gather there. Although the main storyline involves Shelby, her mother and Shelby’s medical battles such as choosing to have a child despite having Type 1 diabetes, the underlying group-friendship among all six women is prominent throughout the drama.J Marie Bailey as Truvy, Rachel Ost as Annelle, Jennifer Gimzewski as Clairee, Geri Greeno-Sanders as Shelby, Deborah Leinen as M'Lynn, Robynn Hayek as Ouiser. A play by By Robert Harling, directed by Jeff Sanders
Located at: Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. NW, Salem

Lynyrd Skynyrd
8:00 pm-  09/03 - MUSIC / NIGHTLIFE
Legendary American rock band, recently added to The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Their Southern rock style is evident in their mega-hit "Sweet Home Alabama." $40, $50, $70 plus fees
Located at: Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE, Salem, 971.219.0792

Brudos
8:00 pm-  09/03 - MUSIC / NIGHTLIFE
Four-piece metal/garage punk band from Salem
Located at: D J Bar & Grill, 3393 River Road North, Keizer, 503.463.1441

Merrill Lite
8:00 pm-  09/03 - MUSIC / NIGHTLIFE
High energy pop rock band from Portland. Free
Located at: Boon's Treasury, 888 Liberty St. N.E., Salem, 503.399.9062, www.mcmenamins.com

The Ted Vaughn Blues Band
9:00 pm-  09/03 - 09/04 - MUSIC / NIGHTLIFE
Salem-based rockabilly/blues band consisting of Ted Vaughn (vocals, harmonica), Clay "Bone" King (guitar, vocals), Doug Henderson (keyboards), Ted Larson (bass), Ian Henderson (drums).
Located at: Willamette Valley Grill and Bar, 3301 Market St NE, Salem, 503-370-7997, www.willamettevalleygrill.net

Garage-A-Trois
9:00 pm-  09/03 - MUSIC / NIGHTLIFE
This touring quartet from New Orleans features rock/experimental/jazzy sounds. Mike Dillon as vibraphonist/percussionist, drummer Stanton Moore, Skerik as saxophonist and Marco Benevento as keyboardist $17 in advance, $19 the day of the show
Located at: Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside , Portland, 503.231.WOOD

Urban Grooves
9:30 pm-  09/03 - MUSIC / NIGHTLIFE
Pacific Coast Flave World Stars: X-Kid from Seattle, Roze the Fallen Angel from San Francisco, Mr.Snipe and Young Jay from Spokane's "NinesideClick" Join Salem's own Devitto P. (Rufus Records Only Star)Preform at this Peppelaar Media Event. $5 at the Door $3 Presale 503-587-8738
Located at: Rack N Cue, 1970 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, 503-587-8738