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Hallie FordMuseum of Art
June 2 - August 26, 2018
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105.5 The Moon1859 Cider Co.Abby & Tim KingAlex & Ashley CasebeerAlex BenensonAlvin KlausenAmanda OttoAndrea FoustAngel ArnholtzAngela WattsAnn McBrideAnn ScheppkeAshley ContrerasAshley RelfBen MahBrian HartBrian MosherBrittany HarlowBryon Neal Daniels,
Common Era CollectiveCapital City TheaterCara FilsingerCarla BrauerCarpenter Carl- KMUZCayla Skillin-Brauchle
and JJ GreggChripractor 503Christopher HollandConnie Williams,
LMT 11575corrineloomisdietz@
gmail.comCynthia Wilcox
Dan and Jill WalkerDayna J. CollinsDebra MaryanovElisaElizabeth BaumanElsinore TheatreEnlightened TheatricsEric WuestErika & Justin CloseExitusFreddy Ruiz JrGary WestfordGWHallie Ford
Museum of ArtHeather and
Bruce JohnsonHeather RayhornHeather TollerHeidi DeCosterJames O'SheaJayJay Gipson-KingJennJenni BertelsJennifer loves Carlee!Jeremy ClarkeJillian ThayerJim VuJolene BrayKarenKaren, Mark & Danielle
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Kathleen MoynihanKathy JonesKeith BauerKelli S JaecksLaura MackLaura SauterLevin Co. Property
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Crandall HillMarie GreeneMarla McCollyMegan DunnMelanie ZermerMichael DavisMichael HernandezMichael RoseMichele Dishong
McCormackMike KemperNatalieNathan Good ArchitectsPam KellyPatrice AltenhofenPentacle TheatrePhiz SpaPK IrelandPrintNinjaRanch RecordsRich Swanger
River Rock Concert SeriesRobRod and Mimi PurdyRoger and Bonnie HullS PowersSalem Art AssociationSalem Theatre NetworkSara & Jeroen SwanbornSarah EvansScott SimpsonShannon CazinhaSharon GibbonsSnarfy KnutsonStefanie KnowltonSusan Napack
& Michael GendelT.J. SullivanTableFIVE08Tammy JabinThe Somerville FamilyThe Verona StudioThis is SalemTom HewittToru & Susan TanabeTracy TorresValorieVanessa AmspacherVickieVictoria RobertsVincenzo MeduriWillamette University
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JIM RISWOLD: UndignifiedJim Riswold is a highly regarded Portland photographer and former creative director at Wieden+Kennedy. We caught up with the artist, who has an exhibition at Hallie Ford Museum of Art June 2 through August 26, to talk about life, laughter and playing with dolls
B-SIDE .............. 29Down the Rabbit Hole: Salem's Virtual Reality Arcade
B-SIDE ...............14Salem's Book Whisperer: Max Marbles and the art of repair
B-SIDE .............. 30Sweet Sounds of Summer: A celebration of outdoor music
Commentary .......................................................................4 Thoughts from your instigator on our inaugural issue
Record ...................................................................................8 An inside look at the photography of Ben Mah
Play ...................................................................................... 19 Your best bets for what’s happening in June and July
Fast Forward .................................................................... 25 Save the date for these 3 upcoming events
TurnTable ........................................................................... 12 The Inside Scoop on Salem's Ice Cream Scene
Front Row .......................................................................... 16 Scene on the Summer Stage
Pause .................................................................................. 27 Take a break
Stop .................................................................................... 34Secrets of a Salem Slinger
Mixtape ...............................................................................33A montage of Salem by Salem for Salem
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WELCOME to the inaugural issue of Press Play Salem Magazine, an arts + entertainment + culture publication focusing on the people, places and things to do in Oregon’s beautiful capital city, Salem. Salem is often called the place that’s an hour from where you want to be…but that’s not it for me. It’s the place I want to be because I am helping make it that place. Yes, we may be an hour from many opportunities, such as the city of Portland, the ocean and the mountains, but let’s not overlook what we have here - let’s not forget that Salem is also a central hub for art, culture and entertainment and I, along with a great group of other community-minded folks, intend on showing you that through the pages of Press Play Salem Magazine. This magazine is a labor of love inspired by the community and its stories. It aims to celebrate Salem, while reflecting, supporting, and promoting the fantastic and growing arts + entertainment + culture scene we have here. Balancing coffee-table style with invaluable resourcefulness, we hope Press Play will encourage you explore Salem, to support local and to get out...and play.
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Carlee Wright is a community instigator with a grand love for Salem and notably fashionable shoes (Hello, John Fluevog!) who turns waste into wearable art in her "spare" time.
Jessica Murdoch is a writer, editor, poet, and hardcore Salem advocate. Also known as the Rhetorical Redhead, the elusive ginger can be found adventuring through the great outdoors all around the Willamette Valley and the world.
After Damian Byington received his first camera, a Nikon D80, from his grandfather, he learned all he could about composition, exposure and artistic expression. His style is always evolving, but his passion for photography and film will never change.
Kelly Williams Brown, New York Times-bestselling author of “Adulting,” enjoys reading, dancing, crafting and seeking out the few shades of red lipstick that a redhead can reasonably pull off in her spare time.
Heather Rayhorn has 18 years experience covering arts, culture and entertainment. Her favorite thing about Salem is that it's big enough that there are fun things to do but small enough that wherever you go, you see someone you know.
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Comedy is tragedy plus time.
Plus the realization that one can just hop on the internet and purchase Chinese-made Hitler action dolls for a very reasonable price.
Plus leaving your job as a creative director at Wieden+Kennedy, hired decades ago as their very first copywriter, whose commercials and concepts (but what about Michael Jordan … and Bugs Bunny?) are still embedded in the larger public’s synapses and grey matter, because you think you are going to die soon.
Plus it’s been five years that you’ve had this leukemia and kept working and now it is time to not do this, anymore. You don’t have much time left, you don’t think, but you do have those Hitler dolls, and so now you’re going to dress them up in ridiculous costumes, in situations that mock and demean them as banal, insignificant. You’re also going to take pictures of them, and make a giant lollipop of Kim Jong-un’s head, then carefully etch the names of your favorite cancer drugs onto resin models of candy hearts.
Oregon photographer Jim Riswold’s particular path to comedy began in 2005, when he left WK to pursue art full-time. What began as therapy more than a decade ago ... is still therapy, Riswold said. By diminishing and ridiculing the deepest true horrors that are still within our generational memory—or, instead, the quiet, deeply “dictator, narcissist, tyrant” that is cancer, his work confronts fear with satire, with saturated pastel tones and fussy art direction that mimics (mocks?) the commercial-world incarnation of his previous career.
- Kelly Williams Brown
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Hello, Jim! Thanks for chatting with me. Let’s start with a softball: Have you heard any good jokes lately?
Jim Riswold Undignified at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, June 2 – August 6, 2018.
How did your life come to contain so many action figures of Hitler?
I call my work Absurd Realism.
It’s absurd and funny [how] there are lots of Hitler dolls out there. I guess as long as they keep making Hitler dolls, … Mao dolls, Stalin dolls, I’ll keep playing with them. This has caused a number of my friends to worry I’m on an FBI list of some ill repute.
My so-called Hitler art begs the question, “What’s so funny about Hitler?”
Look, it’s no secret Hitler was a bad guy, except to lunatics and certain right-wing talk show hosts. Bad guys don’t mind being called bad guys. But bad guys don’t like to be laughed at.
Thanks to people like Ionesco, Swift, Voltaire and Monty Python, I’ve always thought humor could diffuse fears and deflate even the most evil of egos.
There’s a Voltaire quote I always dredge up: “I have never made but one prayer
to God, a very short one: ‘O Lord, make my enemies ridiculous.’ And God granted it.” I made Hitler look ridiculous. Hitler is ridiculous.
Should people come to this show? Why or why not?
If you don’t think there’s anything funny about Hitler and his team, Napoleon, the Reign of Terror, Kim Jong-Un, the Cultural Revolution, the Russian Revolution, the PLA, Custer, Howdy Doody, World War One, cancer, death, and nude and semi-nude photos of an unattractive man, you best stay away.
Which murderous despot is next for you?
I’m asking Santa for an Enver Hoxha doll this Christmas.
Why do you do this?
It’s therapy—odd, yes. (Some people would argue my work should land me in therapy, but lots of mental hiccups have already landed me in therapy so I’m way ahead of those people.) It honestly helped me deal with two cancers. When my mom asks me why can’t I paint art of fish and trees I tell her, “Because I can’t paint, Mom.” Seriously, cancer is a dictator. It’s a narcissist. It’s a bully. It bellows. It demands reverence. It craves fear.
And it doesn’t like to be made fun of either.
What do you think people take from it?
I hope laughter.
Laughter is the best medicine unless, of course, you have Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia--then Gleevec is the best medicine.
Humor is a powerful weapon. So, by all means, show Hitler with his pants around his ankles; put a clown nose
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JIM RISWOLD: UNDIGNIFIEDBy Kelly Williams Brown
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Riswold will also offer Tuesday gallery talks on June 12, July 10, and August 14, at 12:30 p.m. at the museum. Admission to the lecture and gallery talks is complimentary.
Artist CreditsPage 5: Jim Riswold (American, b. 1957), Red Chinese Doll (in Kate Spade), 2015-16, color digital print, 40 x 30 inches, courtesy of the artist and Treason Gallery, Seattle, Washington.
Page 6: Jim Riswold (American, b. 1957), Beer Hall Putsch Hitler (1923), 2014-15, color digital print, 60 x 40 inches, courtesy of the artist and Augen Gallery, Portland, Oregon.
Above: Jim Riswold (American, b. 1957), Marie Antoinette's Head, 2006, color digital print, 46 x 30 inches.
on Mussolini; slap a Kick Moi sign on Napoleon’s back; give Mao some onion gum; put a whoopee cushion under Stalin. Clown snouts (pierce) the overbearing pride, the hubris shared by all history’s most notorious bullies.
Or maybe people will agree with the Big Wig New York Art Dealer who, upon seeing my work, said, “You should’ve stayed in advertising.”
“Jim Riswold: Undignified"June 2 to August 26 Hallie Ford Museum of Art Melvin Henderson-Rubio Gallery and the Maribeth Collins Lobby.
The artist will give an illustrated lecture on his work and career on Saturday, June 2, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Paulus Lecture Hall in the Willamette University College of Law.
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When Ben Mah arrived in Salem via Nevada, it was purely family driven. With a sister outside of Turner and a brother in Seattle, he figured this area was as good as any, but his goal was not necessarily to set down roots. He was just looking for something short term until he figured out where he wanted to go...that was almost five years ago.
A period of transition, the change of location also inspired a change of career and while figuring out what direction he wanted to go, Ben, who had a background in video production and dabbled in photography, took a couple classes at Chemeketa Community College to get back into the feel of things, to “tighten his skills.”
“One of the classes I took was a documentary photography class and final project was photo essay. I had not lived in Salem for a year. I didn’t know anything about the town, but I talked to my teacher and he suggested I check out the roller derby. It was a good subject for a photo essay.”
Roller derby welcomed Ben with open arms. Shoot whatever you want, he was told.
Ben completed his assignment, submitted his essay, and got a good grade...then, two weeks before
heading out on a fact-finding mission to Minnesota for potential relocation, Ben received an invitation: “Do you want to shoot our championships?” The event was a day after he was supposed to leave.
“It felt like an opportunity I was supposed to take,” Ben said. “I postponed the trip and stuck around.”
Fast Facts:First camera: Minolta XD-11
Favorite Lens: “With my current set up, my favorite lens is my 85 mm. It’s a good portrait length. I like to do a lot of creative portraiture.”
Favorite type of photography: Portraiture
Why roller derby? “It’s the polar opposite of everything I do. Fast. Unpredictable. Dynamic...and the worst conditions to shoot in. It’s challenging and who doesn’t like a challenge. I think it makes me a better photographer.”
Where to find him: www.benmaphoto.com
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Photos by Ben Mah
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22 Below4155 Rickey St. SE Hours: 12 - 9 p.m. Sun-Thur 12 - 10 p.m. Fri-Sat
The highlights: Offers “rolled” ice cream, a style
that originated in Thailand Full-service, thorough ice cream
experience from start to finish Customizable fixin’s Large portions Milkshake options
Acme Café*110 Hansen Ave. SHours: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tues-Fri 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sun
The highlights: Unique flavor choices with rich,
true-to-their-name taste Fresh from-scratch ingredients,
prepped in small batches Sampler option (3 flavors) To-go pints for purchase Full restaurant menu offered, food
and drinks Make it a sundae or a float ACME Ice Cream Club
Dolce Mama’s*333 State St.Hours: 1 - 8 p.m. Mon-Fri 12 - 9 p.m. Sat 12 - 6 p.m. Sun
The highlights: Vegan options Classic ice cream shop atmosphere Pint of the Month club
Napoleon’s* 170 Liberty St. NEHours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tues-Thur 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri 12 - 8 p.m. Sat
The highlights: Unique and very flavorful Small portions, true to Italian
gelato style (when you want the satisfaction of dessert without the regret)
Ritter’s Housemade Foods102 Liberty St. NEHours: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mon-Wed 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Thur-Sat
The highlights: Serves Bontà Natural Artisan
Gelato from Bend, OR
Sampling with friends (5 flavor flight)
Play with chemistry to create your own “Ratatouille” experience (we recommend mixing Madagascar vanilla + boysenberry sorbetto, and vanilla bourbon pecan + salted chocolate!)
Full restaurant menu offered, food and drinks
HONORABLE MENTION:
Willamette Pie Co.2994 82nd Ave. NEHours: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat
The highlights: Pairing with pie Dole Pineapple (vegan, gluten
free, lactose free, dairy free) Soft serve ice cream Also...PIE
* = local, homemade flavors
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THE INSIDE SCOOPJune. July. They mark the beginning of Summertime here in Oregon’s capital. And what better way to usher in the oh-so-welcome warm weather than by dipping into the cool oasis of ice creams locally crafted and scooped here in Salem? (Hint: There is no better way. We all scream for ice cream.)
By Jessica MurdochPhoto by Damian Byington
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Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato at Ritter's Housemade Foods.
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If you’re reading this, print isn’t dead.
In fact, there is a local gentleman who literally makes a living by keeping print quite un-dead.
Max Marbles claims 30 years as a Salem resident and print-preserving entrepreneur, having spent most of those years as a thriving bookbinder, conservator, and publisher in his shop at the Willamette Heritage Center near downtown Salem.
One would never assume Max came from rock ‘n’ roll roots, but in his earlier years, the bookbinder worked his way through the scene as a lighting designer, touring through every state in every major music hall. But by 1975, Max was burned out.
“I came to Oregon to decompress,” Max recalled. “I hand-built an 18-foot Mandan tipi, went out to a remote stretch of the MacKenzie River, and lived quietly for two years.”
During that time, Max recognized his growing passion for the creation and restoration of handmade books. Eventually, he made his way to England to study with Daphne Beaumont-Wright for six months in her Hampshire County bindery studio.
“Pip, as we called her, taught me all the old ways in bookbinding,” he said.
SALEM’S BOOK WHISPERERBy Jessica Murdoch
Photos by Damian Byington
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“I learned more in two weeks [with her] than in six years of self-study.”
At his shop, Max repairs and conserves old or damaged books, archival documents, canvas artwork, and even gilded wood frames. (His gallery of before-and-after photos is stunning.) He also helps writers publish their books, managing every step of the process.
His spirit of servitude extends beyond the walls of his studio, as well. With Oregonian roots going six generations deep, it’s natural for Max to have found his niche here in Salem, and constantly plugs in to support the community whenever and wherever he can.
“People are so active in [the Salem] community,” said Max. “There’s always a new experience, restaurant, band, or event.”
And Max doesn’t hesitate when it comes to promoting Salem. As a member of the founding board of KMUZ Community Radio, Max continues to actively support the non-profit, all-volunteer station, and is even DJ to his own “Zydeco n’ Blues” radio show. He also hosts a few annual events at his shop, including the Salem Type-In, where young and old gather to meet and play with typewriters, and his notorious, word-of-mouth “feeds” for Fat Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, and Day of the Dead, with upwards to 60 people in attendance.
Simply put, Max is passionate about bringing people (and books) together.
“To be privileged to work on and bring back to life an heirloom for a family is an immense pleasure for me,” he confided. “I have been pleased to see a resurgence of interest in bookbinding and love talking with people just starting their journey into bookbinding.”
Above all, Max enjoys helping others. Lucky for him, his bookbinding business provides the perfect platform to do just that by bringing new life and new perspectives to Salem.
His door remains open to clients, travelers and curious minds, alike. You can find him at Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill Street SE, Suite 106, and at maxmarblesbookbinder.com.
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Enlightened TheatricsEnlightened Theatrics aims to enrich the cultural and economic development of Salem by offering professional stage experiences, providing access to performing arts education for all, and revitalizing the Historic Grand Theatre where it puts on performances in downtown Salem. Contact 503-585-3427, Ext. 1, or enlightenedtheatrics.org.
“SHOUT! The Mod Musical”Through June 10: Set in 1960s London, this musical chronicles the liberation
of five women of different ages and backgrounds who redefine themselves in the face of changing attitudes toward gender roles. Artistic Director Vincenzo Meduri said it’s a “cool snapshot of the past” with authentic fun costumes and jukebox musical songs everyone knows including “Son of a Preacher Man,” “These Boots are Made for Walking” and “Downtown.” When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Cost: $28, $23 students and ages 18 and younger.
“Shrek The Musical Jr.”July 27-August 5: Enlightened Theatrics’ Teen Camp actors will bring the adventures of the big, green ogre to life. When: 7:30 p.m. July 27-28 and Aug. 3-4, plus 2:30 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 5. Cost: $8.
Pentacle TheatrePentacle Theatre is a volunteer, non-profit community theatre in West Salem at 324 52nd Ave. NW. It seeks to be a significant cultural resource for the Salem area, while providing our volunteers the opportunity for personal growth and achievement
in an atmosphere of mutual respect, support and enjoyment. Tickets can be purchased at 145 Liberty St. NE or 503-485-4300 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays or at pentacletheatre.org. Tickets also are available at the theater box office 45 minutes before each performance.
“Cabaret”Through June 16: This Tony-winning musical contrasts 1920s Berlin nightlife at the Kit Kat Klub with pre-WWII Germany slowly giving way to the Third Reich. Features the songs
Salem’s theater scene is taking audiences back to the 20th Century this summer, from 1920s Berlin to the swinging ’60s in London to a turn of the century festival and the aftermath of WWII in the Pacific Northwest.
By Heather RayhornFRONT ROW
SCENE ON THE SUMMER STAGE
Tom Mayhall Rastrelli as the Emcee and Natalie Pate as Sally Bowles in “Cabaret.” Photo credit: Jordan Mackor
Jessica Peterson as Green Girl in “SHOUT! The Mod Musical.” Photo: Common Era Collective
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“Willkommen,” “The Money Song” and “Maybe This Time.” “It’s edgier and a more accurate description of Berlin’s more seamier side than the movie from the 1970s,” Executive Director Lisa Joyce said. When: 7:30 p.m. June 1-2, 6-9 and 13-16, plus 2 p.m. May 27 and June 3 and 10. Cost: $29 to $34.
“1984”July 6-28: From the novel by George Orwell, this play looks at a dystopian future where Big Brother is watching, freedom of speech is challenged and leaders are not held accountable. “This show is relevant, timely, and artistic,” said Director Jenni Bertels. “We have some really cool artistic things planned that you typically don’t see in theatre anywhere. We also have a lot of new people to the Pentacle stage that are absolutely fantastic. Although this show is a drama, with heavy moments, there are a lot of fun and sweet moments to enjoy as well.” When: 7:30 p.m. July 6-7, 12-14, 18-21 and 25-28, plus 2 p.m. July 8, 15 and 22. Cost: $24 to $29.
Theatre 33Performing at Willamette University’s Pelton Theatre, Theatre 33 is a play-development company helping Northwest playwrights develop their scripts. Its “3 x 33” summer series brings new plays to the stage for the first time with sets, props, sounds, costumes and working scripts that change as the writer sees them come to life. Because of the constant alterations, actors work with script in-hand. Shows start at 7
p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Admission is a $10 suggested donation for each show. “What I’m excited about is all these plays are not only by Oregon playwrights but are set in Oregon and Washington,” Executive Director Thomas Nabhan said. To get to the theater, park in the Matthews parking lot off of 12th Street between Bellevue and State streets.
“The Forgiveness Tree”June 14-17: In this character-centered drama, playwright Kathleen Tomko interweaves the true story of a Japanese WWII pilot who bombed Oregon’s Coastal Forest in the 1940s, with the contemporary tale of the mother-daughter relationship and a quest for understanding and forgiveness.
“Martine Out Of Time”July 19-22: In this comedy by Nora Douglass, a teen suffragette is put in charge of her small Washington town’s 1909 Egg Days Festival, which features a 6-foot egg. She has big ideas, but fiasco ensues. Nabhan calls it a “really original, wacky-funny play.”
“Amanda Transcending”August 9-12: This play by Connie Bennett is based on a true story about a woman who moves to a tiny town on the Oregon Coast and discovers the story of a blind Native American woman incarcerated in a Civil War era reservation.
Aumsville Community Theatre Brush Creek Players Capitol City Theatre
Children’s Theatre Foundation Elsinore Theatre
Enlightened Theatrics Keizer Homegrown Theatre
Pentacle Theatre Theatre Talk on KMUZ
Theatre 33 Willamette University
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uniting theatre communities in and around Salem, Oregon.
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An Evening with Jackie EvanchoSince she first dazzled American television audiences at the age of 10 – gaining global recognition with her debut on NBC’s America’s Got Talent – Jackie Evancho has become an platinum selling vocalist and recording artist.When: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SECost: $35 to $75Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
First Tuesday Art TalkSalem photographer James O’Shea will talk about his process for making photographs, and his Featured Artist exhibition on display through June 24. When: 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 5Where: Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SECost: FreeInfo: salemart.org
On Exhibit: Karen WhitePortland-based artist Karen White sees herself as a storyteller who is harvesting and manipulating segmented details of her past by working with discarded materials. Her installation/exhibition will evolve as she developes and creates during her time in the Annex at the Bush Barn Art Center. When: June 5-July 6Where: Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SECost: FreeInfo: salemart.org/karen-white
Yesterdayland: Innovations of the PastTechnological advancements in the last 50 years have exceeded even the big imagination of Walt Disney when he envisioned his Tomorrowland and what the future would bring. This exhibit is a look back at the earth-shattering, daily-life-altering innovations of the early 20th century and how these machines influenced our community. When: June 8 - Sept. 1. Center is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - SaturdayWhere: Willamette Heritage Center, 1313 Mill St SECost: $8. $7 senior, $5 student and $4 for ages 6 to 17Info: willametteheritage.org
Barley Cup BrewfestMcMenamins annual Barley Cup Brewfest is a community affair where you get to be
the judge. This year they will be serving up 20 different products, including beer and cider from McMenamins and some favorite guests. There will be brewery tours from noon to 5 p.m. and distillery tasting 2 to 6 p.m. Tony Smiley will be providing tunes from 7 to 10 p.m.When: 11 a.m. til close June 9Where: McMenamins Thompson Brewery & Public House, 3575 Liberty Rd SCost: $17 for a brewfest glass with 10 tokens. Additional glass is $4 and tokens are $1.50 each. 1 token is a 4-ounce taste.Info: 503-363-7286
Brian Culbertson: Colors of Love TourBrian Culbertson is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer known for his distinct brand of genre-crossing contemporary jazz, R&B and funk. When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13
WHERE TO PLAY: JUNE/JULY
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PLAYWhere: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St. SECost: $27.50 to $49.50Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
Corvettes at the Carousel Show ‘n ShineWillamette Valley Corvettes hosts its first Corvettes at the Carousel Show ‘n Shine celebrating the 50th anniversary of the club. When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 16Where: Salem’s Riverfront Carousel, 101 Front St NEInfo: willamettevalleycorvettes.com
Make Music DayExperience Make Music Day, a free, all-day celebration featuring live music performances, opportunities to make music and other musical activities that take place around the world on the longest day of the year. Musical festivities in Salem, which take place all around the city, are part of the global celebration of music held in over 800 cities inspired by France’s Fête de la Musique.When: June 21
Where: All around SalemCost: FreeInfo: makemusicday.org/salem
Science Night for AdultsKick back with an adult beverage while learning about “Brewing with Chemistry.” Sean Martin of Gilgamesh Brewing with talk about brewing from the chemist side of things including malting and hop chemistry as well as yeast metabolism. There will also be live music by the Matthew Price Band and food and beverages available for purchase from Kitchen on Court.When: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 21Where: Gilbert House Children's Museum, 116 Marion St NECost: $10, $8 for members. Info: acgilbert.org/adult-science-nights
On Exhibit: Salem Art AssociationStudio Art Quilt Associates: BridgeA textile exhibit featuring work using a diverse range of fiber techniques.
Jim Hockenhull: Our Story Thus FarA sampling of more than twenty years of Jim Hockenhull’s art-making activity.
Sarah Tancred: From ScratchSarah Tancred work investigates the dynamic of women’s roles during WWII, while commemorating the societal expectation of being a both a working woman, mother and a caretaker of the home. Featured Artist: James O’Shea
Salem photographer James O’Shea will display a collection of recent black and white photographs exploring non-digital techniques.
Francisco HernandezFrancisco Hernandez is showcasing art created while he was incarcerated at the Oregon State Penitentiary.
When: On exhibit through June 24. Visit 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday-SundayWhere: Bush Barn Art Center, 600 Mission St. SECost: FreeInfo: salemart.org
World Beat FestivalThe World Beat is a cultural exploration
of music, food and fun. Whether you are into Irish music or the didgeridoo is your jam, it features a nonstop lineup of performers all weekend long.
This year’s focus country is Mexico. “There is such a wide variety of cultures and languages in Mexico, that it would be almost impossible to showcase them all,”
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PLAYsaid Executive Director Kathleen Fish. “We have been working with Paola Sumoza and Arturo Guzman Villegas of Casa de la Cultura Tlanese, Gustavo Gutierrez-Gonzalez, Irma Dowd, Cleo Freauf, Alejandra Rodriguez, Pedro Mayoral to plan Mexican performances and exhibits for the festival.”
Musical headliners include New York City-based band Radio Jarocho plus Latin American singer/songwriter Edna Vazquez.When: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 29 (featuring Big Foot Mojo, Mbrascatu and fire dances); 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 30 (featuring Radio Jarocho and fire dances); and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 1 (featuring Edna Vazquez)Where: Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NECost: $5 per person Friday and Saturday. Free for age 14 and younger. By donation on Sunday.Info: worldbeatfestival.org
Cherryfest NWFormerly called the Bite & Brew of Salem, Cherryfest NW is a five-day, family-friendly festival featuring live music, a carnival, games, a Kid Zone, 80+ microbrews and ciders and a variety of food vendors, plus the city’s largest 4th of July fireworks show, a 5k run with military-style challenges and a ½ mile run for kids 12 and younger, a free cornhole competition with the American Cornhole Organization and more. Blankets and chairs are welcome, but leave the picnics at home.When: All day July 4, 4 to 11 p.m. July 5, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 6 and 7, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. July 8Where: Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NECost: Free on Thursday and Sunday; $5
on Wednesday; and $9 adult, $5 senior, military and age 6-17 and free for children 5 and younger on Friday and Saturday. Info: cherryfestnw.com
Ann Wilson of HeartAnn Wilson’s musical gifts are renowned. Beyond her accomplishments as a songwriter and lyricist, her vocal range, power and musicality have earned her legendary status and inspired legions of singers across all genres of music.When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 9Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SECost: $58 to $92Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
Marion County FairRodeo, rides and rock ‘n’ roll...the Marion County Fair features a little of it all. This year’s headline performers include rock singer Steve Augeri, best known as the lead vocalist for the rock group Journey from 1998 to 2006, on Friday night, and country singer/songwriter Easton Corbin on Saturday night.When: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 12, 10 am. to
11 p.m. July 13 and 14, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 15Where: Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NECost: Free to $9 depending on age and day visiting. Free parking everyday.Info: 503-585-9998, marioncountyfair.net
LeAnn Rimes: Love is Love TourLeAnn Rimes is an award-winning singer/songwriter who has been wooing crowds since winning the Grammy Award for “Best New Artist” when she was just 14. When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 13Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SECost: $48 to $72Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
UntappedQuench your thirst for a local sampling of beer at the second annual Untapped “Brew & Chew” Pairings Event, a fundraiser for Family Building Blocks that celebrates the culture of local breweries and restaurants, complete with live music, while promoting a strong and united community to "Keep Children Safe and Families Together."When: 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 14Where: Salem Capitol MallCost: $12. Age: 21 and olderInfo: familybuildingblocks.org/events
Salem Movies in the ParkTake in a night with the stars under
the stars during Salem Movies in the Park. Featured films start shortly after dusk, but get there early to snag the best seats and take advantage of pre-movie activities,
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High Street HustleFourth annual High Street Hustle embraces the “Like Totally 80's Costume Theme” this year, so you now a reason to tease your hair and dawn your spandex. When: August 11 Info: facebook.com/highstreethustle8k5k1k
Oregon State FairConcerts, a carnival, crafts and competition...what won’t you see at the Oregon State Fair? Entertainment ranges from Styx to Kool and The Gang to Masters of Illusion, so check it out and plan accordingly.When: August 24 - September 3Info: oregonstatefair.org
Annie Get Your GunStarring Miss America, Katie Harmon, Annie Get Your Gun, based on the true story of legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley, is a classic Western rags-to-riches musical about the tenacity of the human spirit.When: August 30 – September 9Info: elsinoretheatre.com
including retro cartoons, clips and trailers. Also, feel free to pack a picnic, but leave the glass containers and alcohol at home.
This year’s features include:July 14: Steven Spielberg’s classic sci-fi tale “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”July 28: Pixar’s animated superhero flick “The Incredibles” Aug. 4: Pixar’s animated cultural music experience “Coco” Aug. 11: Musical inspired by the life of P.T Barnum, “The Greatest Showman”Aug. 25: Episode VIII of the epic space adventure, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”When: Saturday evenings, July 14, 28, Aug. 4. 11 and 25. Movies begin at dusk.Where: Riverfront Park, 200 Water St. NECost: Free. Donations are accepted.Info: salemmoviesinthepark.com
Rust-O-RamaHosted by the Cherry City Bombers, the Rust-O-Rama car show highlights American-made traditional custom, hot rod and rat rods cars from 1965 and earlier. The event features live music plus vendors, a pin-up contest and more. Things kick off with a cruise-in on July 20 at Vagabond Brewing, plus there's an after party with more live music on July 21 at the Half Penny. ($5 cover charge for afterparty)When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 21Where: 1820 Silverton Road NEInfo: bomberscc.com
Salem Art Fair & FestivalSpend the weekend at Bush’s Pasture Park perusing more than 200 visual artists at the 68th annual Salem Art Fair & Festival. There’s also a nonstop lineup of live music and entertainment, plus craft beer and
wine gardens, food and drink booths, a kids area with art activities for the whole family, a plant sale, and more. This year’s featured entertainers include The blues and R&B band California Honeydrops on Friday and Jelly Bread, a high-energy quintet that blends desert twang and urban tones of funk and rock, on Saturday.When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 20 and Saturday, July 21 (Music headliner 7:30-9 p.m.) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 22Where: Bush’s Pasture ParkCost: $5. $10 for a 3-day pass. Free for ages 16 and younger, with an Oregon Trail Card, and on Sunday from 3-5 p.m.Info: salemart.org
Los Lonely BoysTake in a night of bluesy “Texican rock” with the Garza brothers – vocalist/guitarist Henry, bassist/vocalist Jojo and drummer/vocalist Ringo. When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24Where: Elsinore Theatre, 170 High St SECost: $30 to $45Info: 503-375-3574, elsinoretheatre.com
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Step into another world with Salem’s newest experience as Rabbit Hole Virtual Reality takes gaming to the next level. The arcade, which opened in May 2017 and moved to the Salem Arts Building just under a year later, offers an elevated entertainment experience.
Originally from Texas, owner Tom Brokaw moved to Salem in 2001 looking for work. With a tech background, he has been working in IT for 20 plus years.
When Tom discovered a VR arcade overseas, he saw a unique opportunity.
“Virtual reality is going to be the next wave of gaming,” said Tom, “whether in home or with more arcades popping up. It’s different than stuff we’ve had in the past.”
Tom attests that PC gaming has made us more social as players chat through online networks like the old school arcade where you would talk with your buddy while playing a game.
And don’t think that the engagement stops there. It can also get quite physical. “Bring your gym clothes,” said Tom.
Tom’s goal is to introduce people to virtual reality. “Even if they go home and buy their own, the more people who are into it, it’s better off for the market overall.”
His focus: customer service. “We test each game for motion sickness, fun factor and age appropriation. The technology will sell itself,” he said.
He aims to help people get hands-on, literally, and help them become more comfortable with the emerging technology. “I want to help ease up on frustration. I want our customers to have an absolute blast.”
And you don’t need to be a gamer. With 60 games changing every week, there really is something for everyone, from action to creative to shooter.
“It’s a new level of immersion. You can completely forget you are playing a game.”
The arcade can host four players at a time, including a multiplayer format that allows you to play with or against your friends. Additionally, Rabbit Hole offers rentals for parties and corporate events.
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE:SALEM’S VIRTUAL REALITY ARCADE
Rabbit Hole Virtual Reality155 Liberty St. NE, Suite 180503-983-5084, rabbitholereality.us
Hours:4:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday - Thursday4:30 p.m. to midnight Friday11 a.m. to midnight SaturdayNoon to 9 p.m. Sunday
Cost: $12 - 15 minutes$14 - 20 minutes$18 - 30 minutes$30 - 60 minutes
Recommended Age: 7 and older. Minors must have parent or guardian to play.
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Soak in the sun, stars and sweet sounds of summer with an afternoon or evening of live outdoor music. Here's what's happening during June and July in Salem.
By Carlee WrightB-SIDE
THE SWEET SOUNDS OF SUMMER
River Rock Concert SeriesThe weekend begins Wednesday with the River Rock Concert Series shaking things up midweek. Bring blankets or low-level lawn chairs to maximize your comfort with the festival seating while taking advantage of the food, wine and beer offerings available for purchase. Bring the kids, but leave the pets at home.
The lineup:July 11: Billy Bob Thornton & The
Boxmasters — Country rock/rockabilly July 18: The English Beat — Mix of ska,
pop, soul, reggae and punk rockJuly 25: Mat Kearney — Eugene-born
singer/songwriter
The details:Shows begin at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Riverfront Park Amphitheater, 200 Water St. NE. Cost is $25 to $30 in advance, $5 more at the door. Purchase a series pass for all three shows for $49. Children 10 and younger free with a paid adult. Get tickets online at riverrock.ticketleap.com (handling fee applies). For info, call 503-763-1944 or visit riverrocksalem.com.
Wine Country RocksValley views await at Eola Hills Wine Cellars Wine Country Rocks, an outdoor live music experience at the 160-acre scenic Legacy Estate Vineyard. The shows are kid — and pet — friendly. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to make the most of the festival-style seating. Food and wine available for purchase.
The lineup:June 22: Britnee Kellogg — CountryJuly 13: Debra Arlyn & The Goodness —
Soul/pop/rockJuly 26 to 29: Eola Hills Jazz GetawayAug. 10: Cloverdayle — Country duoAug. 24: Dancehall Days — Cover band
performing pop/soul/rock/R&BAug. 31: Nate Botsford — Rock/alternative/
indie rock
The details:Shows take place 7 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. at Legacy Estate Vineyard, 1600 Oak Grove Road. Cost is $15. For info, call 503-623-2405 or visit eolahillswinery.com.
Music on the WillametteSip away your Sunday at the river’s edge during Arcane Cellars’ Music on the Willamette Series. The venue features a covered patio with tables and chairs, but bringing your own lawn chairs is also a good idea. While there is no tasting menu on concert days, attendees can purchase wine by the glass or bottle, as well as soft drinks, beer and food. Make the most of your afternoon and play a game of bocce
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ball or try your hand at horseshoes, and if you want to make it an overnighter, camping is available, too.
The lineup:June 10: Skybound Blue — AmericanaJune 24: Joe Stoddard — Music and comedyJuly 8: Paula Byrne Quartet — JazzJuly 22: The FlexTones — Popular coversAug. 5: Amos True and The Easy Targets —
Rock ‘n’ rollAug. 19: Bigfoot Mojo — Bluegrass
The details:Shows take place 1 to 4 p.m. with the vineyard being open 12 to 5 p.m. at Arcane Cellars at Wheatland Winery, 22350 Magness Road NW. Cost is $5. For info, call 503-868-7076 or go to arcanecellars.com.
Music in the ParkTake it in while you can, because after 17 years Kathken Vineyards is hanging up their speakers hosting its final summer of Music in the Park this year. But don’t worry, they have a full summer of music in store on the way out. Bring a blanket or camp chair, plus your jacket — it can get cool in the evening in the tree-lined
vineyard. Shows take place in the park except where noted. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Wine is available by the glass or bottle. No minors, pets, ice chests or outside food/beverages.
The lineup:June 23: Rae Gordon w/ Garry Meziere — BluesJune 30: Ty Curtis Band — Blues rockJuly 7: The Dead Band — Grateful Dead
Tribute BandJuly 14: Blood Moon Music Festival
featuring DTW, Thumper, Miranda Vettrus, Clawfoot Slumber and Sleep Millenium, 2 to 10 p.m.
Aug. 4: Hot Tea Cold — Funk/GrooveAug. 11: Gold Dust — Fleetwood Mac
Tribute BandAug. 18: Ellen Whyte — Blues
(in the Bella Vista Skyroom yurt)Aug. 25: Petty Fever — Tribute BandSept. 1: Ty Curtis Band — Blues rock
The details:Shows take place from 7 to 10 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Gate opens at 6 p.m. Kathken Vineyards is located at 5739 Orchard Heights Road NW. Cost is $10 per person at the gate.
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STOPBy Carlee Wright
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SECRETS OF A SALEM SLINGER
“When I get home I’m done shaking, stirring, blending, muddling…I pour a shot of Jack Daniels and open
a 16-ounce PBR.”
Rob Melton is a Salem icon.
He’s been slinging drinks on the Salem scene, quenching thirst, highlighting flavor and exploring traditions with a twist for “a very long time.” But the master mixologist is more than a bartender. He’s a dedicated community member with a generous spirit. His annual Tips for Tots fundraiser supports granting the gift wish lists for a number of families during the holidays. In the 20 plus years he has been organizing the grassroots initiative, he’s raised more than $100,000 and assisted hundreds of families. He’s also a collector of vinyl, teller of stories, an archiver of secrets...a wealth of information and intrigue. So stop, and join us as we delve into the world of “Rob the Bartender.”
What is your greatest fear? Involves my children. Next question please.
What’s the title of the current chapter of your life? “Hmm, I wonder how this is going to work” or “Hang on, this is where it gets bumpy…”
What qualities do you admire most in your friends? I have an amazing group of friends that know how to get things done. I tend to overthink, while they are just like, “Well why not? Let’s make it happen…and they do!” That, and they are not afraid to call me out when they need to…
Most interesting concert you’ve been to? It’s hard to pick just one. I’ve seen the biggest, the best, and the loudest over the years, but it all comes back to my first. I saw David Cassidy when I was in second grade. (The kids are going to have to Google him.) He is the reason I picked up a guitar, grew my hair long and fell in love with music. He wasn’t just cool, he personified cool.
Which living person do you most admire? How do you not admire each person that wakes up and tries everyday? The homeless that for some reason keep moving. The oppressed that keep fighting. The people that just refuse to give up. Everyday heroes I say, all of them. Them and Dave Grohl. That guy just kicks ass. There is no backup plan for him. Gotta admire his drive.
Best compliment you have ever received? “You know you made a kids life better today, right?” That. That was a good one.
Funniest pick up line you’ve heard? I’ve got a shower at home that never runs out of hot water…
What do you want your epitaph to be? Good Father. Fair Husband. Decent Guy. Not a bad guitar player.
What is your favorite thing about Salem? Salem is still accessible. I called the Mayor’s office to talk about keeping Olinger Pool open, which is very important to me, and they were like, “Ok great, can you come in Thursday at 2:00 and oh, we’re going to have Peter the Public Works Director here, too.” That wouldn’t happen just anywhere. This city is changing and people want to be involved. We are accessible.
What are your greatest influences? On my career, Geof Grabenhorst. He was the best restaurateur I have ever known, a good friend
and a damn fine person. I miss him every day. He made you feel special every time you saw him.
On my life, probably John Lennon. He wasn’t worried about popular opinion, he just did what he felt was right, including giving it all up to raise his child. When he made mistakes he owned them.
What did you think you would grow out of but haven’t? I’ve tried not to grow out of anything. Grown ups are boring.
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