HOLIDAY EVENTS & MARKETS

The Art Center’s Art Shop, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Sundays, 700 S.W. Madison Ave., Corvallis. “Shrines and Reliquaries” exhibit end-of-auction party: 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. Information: 754-1551 or www.theartscenter.net.

Beds for Kids, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 21, Heritage Mall, 1895 14th Ave. S.E., Albany. Benton Furniture Share is asking for a $40 donation for beds for kids. Information: 754-9511.

Charisma Gifts open house, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 24, Charisma Gifts, 315 N.W. Coast St., Newport. Features 10 theme Christmas trees, traditional, country, Victorian wreaths and ornaments, fine gifts and decorative accessories, snowbabies, willow trees, Christmas cards and giftwrap, candles and more. Information: 265-4657.

Christmas Storybook Land, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturdays through Sundays, through Dec. 19, Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road S.E., Albany. Admission is free.

Corvallis Artisans’ Market Boutique, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sundays, 132 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Locally-made gifts, live music, demonstrations, snacks and gathering place. Fashion show: 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday Nov. 21. Knitting, crocheting and spinning circles are held from 2 to 5:30 p.m. every Sunday. Information: 602-6215 or www.corvallisartisansmarket.com.

Creative Display open house and Elf Village train ride,  11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 19, Creative Display Inc., 1609 Steiwer Road S.E., Jefferson. Features a $1 indoor train ride for children through an animated Christmas Village and a Christmas shop filled with long-needled pine, wreaths, swags, silks, trees and more. Information: 503-585-8020 .

DIVA Holiday Annex, noon to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, through Dec. 23, DIVA Holiday Annex, 80 E. Broadway, Eugene. Features the works of some of Eugeneís most distinguished artists. Information: 344-3482 or http://divacenter.org/.

Educare-Africa Annual Christmas Giving Tree, mall hours through Dec. 24, Heritage Mall, 1895 14th Ave. S.E, Albany.

Gifts for a Better World, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 29, First Congregational Church, 4515 S.W. West Hills Road, Corvallis. International fair-trade handmade crafts. Sales support local charities. Information: www.giftsforabetterworld.org.

Handcrafted in Linn County, opens Nov. 24; 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 26 (closed Dec. 25), 631 Main St., Lebanon. Benefit fundraiser for the Linn County Arts Guild. Information: www.linncountyartsguild.org.

Pepsi-Cola Christmas Lights, 5 to 10 p.m. Mondays through Sundays, through Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 14 and 27), Pepsi-Cola Co., 2636 N.E. Belvue St., Corvallis. Admission is free.

Santa Claus, mall hours through Dec. 24, Heritage Mall, 1895 14th Ave. S.E., Albany.

Teal Artists’ Cooperative, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays, 202 N.W. Third St., Corvallis. Fine arts and crafts by 26 local and regional artists. Percentage of profits goes to Linn-Benton Food Share. Information: 754-6338 or www.tealartistcoop.com.

ZooLights, opens at 5 p.m. Nov. 27; runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5 to 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Jan. 3 (except Dec. 24-25), Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Presented by The Boeing Company. Guests have one hour past closing to make their way back to the front gate. During this time, lights and other activitues continue until the gates close. Package tickets, which include admission and a train ride: $10.75 general (ages 12-64), $9.25 seniors (over 65), $7.75 children (3-11), and free for children under two. Preview: www.oregonzoo.org/Events/ZooLights/preview.htm. Information: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

FRIDAY, NOV. 20

ON STAGE

“Mad Love,” Ashbrook Independent School Theater, 7 p.m. through Nov. 21, Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 S.W. Research Way, Corvallis. Admission: $8 general, $6 students/seniors. Information: 745-5524.

“Once Upon a Mattress,” Corvallis High School, 7 p.m., runs through Nov. 22, Main Stage Theater, Corvallis High School, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $10 general, $8 students/seniors. Tickets are available at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis and online at www.corvallistheaters.com. Advance purchase is recommended.

“Autumn Garden,” Willamette University, 7:30 p.m., through Nov. 22, Hatfield Room, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem. Admission is free. Information: www.wutheatre.com.

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“The Pirates of Penzance,” OSU’s University Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Nov. 21, Withycombe Main Stage, 30th and Campus Way, Corvallis. A production of OSU’s University Theatre, the Department of Music and the Friends of OSU Opera. Admission: $14 general, $12 seniors, $10 youth/students and $5 OSU students. Information: 737-2784 or www.oregonstate.edu/dept/theatre/.

“Reckless,” Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $18. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

“State Fair,” Corban College & Graduate School Theatre Arts, 7:30 p.m., runs through Nov. 21, Corban College & Graduate School/Psalm Performing Arts Center, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem. Admission: $10 general, $8 students/seniors, $4 children under 12. Information: 503-375-7035.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” Actor’s Cabaret of Eugene, 8 p.m., runs through Dec. 19, Actor’s Cabaret, 996 Willamette St., Eugene. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $19 reserved, $35.95 dinner and show. Information: 683-4368 or www.actorscabaret.org.

FILM

International Film Festival: “The Last of the Crazy People” (France, 2006), 7 to 9 p.m., Owen Hall, 1501 S.W. Campus Way, Corvallis. Director: Laurent Achard. The film depicts the breakup of a peasant family as seen through the eyes of an 11-year-old boy. Admission is free.

POPULAR MUSIC

Mike McLaren, noon to 1 p.m., student lounge, Benton Center, 757 N.W. Polk Ave., Corvallis. The blues, folk and country artist is featured as part of the Benton Center Acoustic Showcase.

Jeremy Camp, Natalie Grant, Bebo Norman, 7 p.m., Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 S.W. Borland Road, Tualatin. Admission: $20-$35. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

Strings of Time, 7 p.m. every third Friday, Book Bin, 215 S.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Easy-listening standards by father and son guitar duo. Information: 752-0040 or www.stringsoftime.com.

Pant, 8 p.m., Westside Station, 610 Edgewater St. N.W., Salem. Information: 503-363-8012.

DANCE

Friday night dancers, 7 to 9:30 p.m., first three Fridays of the month, Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Taylor Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $4. Information: 766-6959.

Bellydance showcase with Siobhan, 8 to 10 p.m., The Beanery, 500 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. A fundraiser for Chintimini Wildlife Center. Featuring dancing and music from Galactivate, Abdallah of Africa and more. Admission: $5-$10 suggested donation. Information: www.siobhanbellydance.com.

Latin X Night, 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., Cantina, 140 N.W. Third St.,Corvallis. Featuring timba, salsa, reggaeton, merengue and bachata. Admission: $2 cover. Information: www.latinxnight.com.

FAMILY

Wobbler story time, 10 a.m. Fridays, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

Artist lecture: Nancy Worden, 5 p.m., Roger Hull Lecture Hall, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State St., Salem. The jewelry-maker will reflect upon her life, art and 35-year career. Her exhibit, “Loud Bones: The Jewelry of Nancy Worden,” will be on display from Nov. 21-Jan. 17. Information: 503-370-6855.

Wine tasting, 5 to 7 p.m. Fridays, First Alternative Co-op South Store, 1007 S.E. Third St., Corvallis. Information: 753-3115.

Author reading: Jess Walter, “The Financial Lives of the Poets,” 7:30 p.m., main-floor rotunda, The Valley Library, 210 S.W. Waldo Place, Corvallis. The Pacific Northwest writer and investigative journalist will discuss his new novel, which the New York Times called “an apt and timely version of the current Great Recession.” Part of the Visiting Writers Series. Admission is free.

Josh Blue, 8 p.m., Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland. Admission: $32. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 21

ON STAGE

“Land Ahoy!”, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Nov. 21, The Shedd, Eugene. Part of the Magical Moombah series for children. An 11:15 a.m. playshop is included in the ticket price. Admission: $5. Information: www.theshedd.org.

“Rumpelstiltskin,” Tears of Joy, 11 a.m., Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Admission: $16.50 general, $14.50 children under 12. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Oregon Children’s Theatre, 2 and 5 p.m., runs through Nov. 22, Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Admission: $16-$24. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

“Autumn Garden,” Willamette University, 2 and 7:30 p.m., through Nov. 22, Hatfield Room, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem. Preview performance. Admission is free. Information: www.wutheatre.com.

“Once Upon a Mattress,” Corvallis High School, 2 and 7 p.m., runs through Nov. 22, Main Stage Theater, Corvallis High School, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $10 general, $8 students/seniors. Tickets are available at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis and online at www.corvallistheaters.com. Advance purchase is recommended.

Broken Lizard, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave., Portland. Features the stars and creators of “Super Troopers,” “Club Dread” and “Beerfest.” Admission: $35. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

“Mad Love,” Ashbrook Independent School Theater, 7 p.m., Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 S.W. Research Way, Corvallis. Admission: $8 general, $6 students/seniors. Information: 745-5524.

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“The Pirates of Penzance,” OSU’s University Theatre, 7:30 p.m., Withycombe Main Stage, 30th and Campus Way, Corvallis. A production of OSU’s University Theatre, the Department of Music and the Friends of OSU Opera. Admission: $14 general, $12 seniors, $10 youth/students and $5 OSU students. Information: 737-2784 or www.oregonstate.edu/dept/theatre/.

“Reckless,” Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $18. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

“State Fair,” Corban College & Graduate School Theatre Arts, 7:30 p.m., Corban College & Graduate School/Psalm Performing Arts Center, 5000 Deer Park Drive S.E., Salem. Admission: $10 general, $8 students/seniors, $4 children under 12. Information: 503-375-7035.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” Actor’s Cabaret of Eugene, 8 p.m., runs through Dec. 19, Actor’s Cabaret, 996 Willamette St., Eugene. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $19 reserved,-$35.95 dinner and show. Information: 683-4368 or www.actorscabaret.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

The Bush Pilots, 6:30 p.m., Lebanon Coffee House & Eatery, 661 Main St., Lebanon. Information: 258-1597 or www.lebanoncoffeehouse.com.

Pant, 8 p.m., Westside Station, 610 Edgewater St. N.W., Salem. Information: 503-363-8012.

DANCE

High Steppin’ Country November dance, 7 to 11:59 p.m., Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Features a 7:30 p.m. line-dance lesson by Robbie Halvorson, followed by couples. Music: Vickie Green & Chad Patton of Hot Country. Admission: $7 general, $5 members, $2 under 21. Information: Vickie Green, 926-1159; Diane Sprenger, 491-3606; or Dee Wendler, 503-682-7547.

Barefoot Boogie, 7:30 to 9 p.m., Odd Fellows Hall, 223 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. Freestyle dance to eclectic and world beat music. Admission: $5-$10 donation; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Information: 231-6091.

Contra dance, 8 p.m., Boys & Girls Club of Corvallis, 1112 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Music by Unleashed! with Elinor Preston. Admission: $7 general, $8 Corvallis Folklore Society members and students. A $1 discount is offered to participants who bike or walk. No partner needed. Please bring clean, soft-soled shoes. Information: 745-1002 or http://cfs.peak.org/dance/.

FAMILY

Story time, 10:30 a.m. Saturdays through May, Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany.

Story time, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, 777 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Information: 738-0580.

Family karaoke, 6 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Pizza King, 231 Lyon St. S.E., Albany.

MISCELLANEOUS

Albany Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fourth Avenue and Ellsworth Street (City Hall parking lot and adjacent courthouse block). Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods. Final day. Information: 740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org.

Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Nov. 21, First Street and Jackson Avenue, Corvallis. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, cheese, meats and baked goods. Final day. Information: 740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org.

HP Holiday Craft Fair, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 S.W. 53rd St., Corvallis. Features handmade crafts, food/beverages, live music and a charity raffle. Admission and parking are free.

East Linn Artists on Display, noon to 4 p.m., Marks Ridge Winery, 29255 Berlin Road, Sweet Home. Special reception to kick off a month-long art show and sale, which runs through Dec. 21. Features wine tasting and appetizers. Information: 367-3292 or www.marksridge.com.

Philomath Open Studios Art Tour & Sale, noon to 6 p.m., runs through Nov. 22, various locations, Philomath. Information: www.philomathopenstudios.com.

Wine tasting, noon to 3 p.m., Avalon Wine, 201 S.W. Third St., Corvallis. Fine Oregon and Northwest wines, with an occasional European selection. Information: 752-7418.

Book signing and discussion: Catherine VanWetter, coauthor, “Overcomers, Inc.,” 1 p.m., loft, Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 S.W. Second St., Corvallis. VanWetter will discuss her chapter, “A Time of Grief — a Time of Peace.” Information: 754-7668.

Library talk: Erik Muller, “Not Quite Prose,” 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., meeting room, Stayton Public Library, 515 N. First Ave., Stayton. The editor and publisher of Traprock Books will discuss the variety of ways poets create poetry. Admission is free. Information: 503-859-3045.

Wine tasting, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays, Rice’s Pharmacy, 910 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Information: 752-7760.

ArtFocus holiday exhibit opening, 2 to 4 p.m., InSight Gallery, 414 N.W. Fourth St., Corvallis. Sponsored by The Arc of Benton County’s InSight Gallery. Information: 753-1711 or www.arcbenton.org.

Wine tasting, 4 to 6 p.m., WineStyles, in the Timberhill Shopping Center, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Featured: wines from Beaujolais, including a Beaujolais Nouveau. Admission: $5 general, free for wine-club members. Information: 738-9463.

SUNDAY, NOV. 22

ON STAGE

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Oregon Children’s Theatre, 2 and 5 p.m., runs through Nov. 22, Newmark Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Admission: $16-$24. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

“Autumn Garden,” Willamette University, 2 and 7:30 p.m., through Nov. 22, Hatfield Room, Mark O. Hatfield Library, Willamette University, 900 State St., Salem. Preview performance. Admission is free. Information: www.wutheatre.com.

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 2 and 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Once Upon a Mattress,” Corvallis High School, 2 p.m., Main Stage Theater, Corvallis High School, 1400 N.W. Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. Admission: $10 general, $8 students/seniors. Tickets are available at Gracewinds Music in Corvallis and online at www.corvallistheaters.com. Advance purchase is recommended.

“Reckless,” Pentacle Theatre, 2 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $18. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

“Rumpelstiltskin,” Tears of Joy, 2 and 4 p.m., Winningstad Theatre, 1111 S.W. Broadway, Portland. Admission: $16.50 general, $14.50 children under 12. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

Corvallis-OSU Symphony Orchestra: “Russian Power,” 3 p.m., LaSells Stewart Center, Oregon State University. Concert directed by Marlan Carlson will feature Shostakovich’s “Tenth Symphony.” Admission: $12-$30 reserved seating. Tickets available at Grass Roots Books & Music, Gracewinds Music, Beard’s Framing, Sid Stevens Jewelers and at the LaSells Stewart box office one hour before the concert. OSU students are admitted for free with ID to all Corvallis-OSU Symphony concerts while seats last, as are up to three children for each paid ticket holder. Information: www.cosusymphony.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Strings of Time, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Novak’s Hungarian Restaurant, 2306 Heritage Way S.E., Albany. Easy-listening standards by father and son guitar duo. Information: 967-9488 or www.stringsoftime.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

East Linn Artists on Display, noon to 5 p.m., Marks Ridge Winery, 29255 Berlin Road, Sweet Home. Art show and sale features jewelry, glass, pottery, painting, photography and more. Every weekend through December. Information: 367-3292 or www.marksridge.com.

Philomath Open Studios Art Tour & Sale, noon to 6 p.m., various locations, Philomath. Information: www.philomathopenstudios.com.

Wild Rose Studios open house, 1 to 11 p.m., Wild Rose Studios, 965 N.W. Wild Rose Drive, Corvallis. Sam and Paul Kincaid will be on hand for tours and to demonstrate the studio’s features and equipment. Visitors are encouraged to bring instruments to test the studio or just jam. There will also be a bonfire, weather permitting. Information: 758-0123 or www.wildrosestudios.com.

Book group, 3 p.m. Sundays, Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Information: 758-9095.

Willamette Poker Tour, 5 and 8 p.m. Sundays, Starlite Sports Bar, 638 Main St., Lebanon.

MONDAY, NOV. 23

FILM

“Ratatouille” (2007), 7 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom, Oregon State University, Corvallis. Part of the Food Film Series, which runs through June 3 and benefits the OSU Emergency Food Pantry. Sponsored by the OSU Food Group, Horning Endowment in the Humanities, Corvallis Environmental Center and Ten Rivers Food Web. Admission is free, with donations accepted (nonperishable food items, personal hygiene items and money). Information: 737-3473.

POPULAR MUSIC

Acoustic folk jam, 7 p.m. Mondays, Block 15, 300 S.W. Jefferson Ave., Corvallis.

Corvallis Community Choir, 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 2945 N.W. Circle Blvd., Corvallis. Newcomers welcome. No audition. Shayne Flock is the director and Shauna Tominey is the accompanist. Cost: $50 for 12-week term. Information: 753-7660 or j.converse@comcast.net.

FAMILY

Evening story time with puppet show, 7 p.m. Mondays, Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E., Albany.

Bedtime story time, 7 p.m. Mondays, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis.

MISCELLANEOUS

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m. Mondays, Starlite Sports Bar, 638 Main St., Lebanon.

TUESDAY, NOV. 24

ON STAGE

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

FAMILY

Toddler story time, 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 766-6794.

Preschool story time, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Monroe Community Library, 668 Commercial St., Monroe.

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 Ferry St. S.W., Albany.

Bedtime story time, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. Information: 929-3016.

DANCE

Albany Timber Twirlers Modern Western square-dance classes, 7 p.m. Tuesdays, IOOF Hall, 738 Fifth Ave. S.E., Albany. First two lessons free. Information: 974-4978.

Beginner line-dance class, 7 to 8:30 p.m., every Tuesday except first Tuesday of the month, Corvallis Elks Lodge, 1400 N.W. Ninth St., Corvallis. Cost: $3. Information: 758-7341 or www.robbiehalvorson.net.

Salsa dance, 8 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays, Womenís Building Room 112, Oregon State University. Information:osucasineros@lists.oregonstate.edu.

MISCELLANEOUS

Girls Night Out!, Knit Night, 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Free appetizers. Information: 758-9095.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25

ON STAGE

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Reckless,” Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $17. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

POPULAR MUSIC

Jefferson Jammers, 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, Morningstar Grange, Morningstar Road, Millersburg. Classic rock and country. Information: 327-9882.

DANCE

Albany senior dance, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Albany Eagles Lodge, 127 Broadalbin St., Albany. Admission: $3.

Argentine tango class, 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays, Peter Gysegemís studio, Corvallis. Cost: $5. Information: 231-7330 or peter@gysegem.com.

Belly dance, 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Old World Deli, 341 S.W. Second St., Corvallis.

FAMILY

Infant story time, 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 N.W. Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Information: 766-6794.

Preschool story time, 10 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays, Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath.

Story time with puppet show, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave. S.E.

MISCELLANEOUS

Corvallis Farmers’ Market, 3 to 6 p.m., Second Street and B Avenue on the south downtown riverfront near the skateboard park. Locally grown produce, flowers, nursery plants, honey, eggs, meats and baked goods. Final day. Information: 740-1542 or www.locallygrown.org.

Beer and Blog, 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Cloud 9, 126 S.W. First St., Corvallis. Local bloggers and tweeters meet to commisserate and network. Information: 753-9900.

Wine tasting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Enoteca Wine Bar, 136 S.W. Washington Ave., Corvallis. Cost: $10. Information: 758-9095.

Willamette Poker Tour, 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Bogey’s Bar & Grill, 129 First Ave. N.W., Albany.

THURSDAY, NOV. 26

MISCELLANEOUS

Oregon Zoo: “Thanksgiving with the Animals,” every hour from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Nov. 30, Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Animals will receive large papier-mache turkeys and Thanksgiving platters filled with an assortment of treats in an enrichment exercise. There will also be a Turkey Trot four-mile run and fitness walk beginning at 8 a.m., followed by a half-mile “Tot Trot” at 9:30. Zoo hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $10.50 general (ages 12-64), $9 seniors (over 65), $7.50 children (ages 3-11) and free for children younger than two. A $2 parking fee is also required. Information: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

“An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving,” 2 to 9 p.m., FireWorks Restaurant & Catering, 1115 S.E. Third St., Corvallis. A traditional four-course prix fixe. Reservations required. Information: 754-6958 or www.fireworksvenue.com.

FRIDAY, NOV. 27

ON STAGE

“A Christmas Story,” Porthole Players, 7 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W. Olive St., Newport. Admission: $12 general, $8 seniors/students. Information: 265-ARTS or www.portholeplayers.org.

“Holidazed,” Artists Repertory Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 20, Artists Repertory Theatre, 1515 S.W. Morrison St., Portland. Admission: $25-$47 adults, $20 students. Information: 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org.

“Reckless,” Pentacle Theatre, 7:30 p.m., runs through Dec. 5, Pentacle Theatre, 324 52nd Ave. S.W., Salem. Admission: $18. Tickets are available at the Pentacle Theatre ticket office, 145 Liberty St. N.E., Salem. Information: 503-485-4300.

Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas,” Actor’s Cabaret of Eugene, 8 p.m., runs through Dec. 19, Actor’s Cabaret, 996 Willamette St., Eugene. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $19 reserved, $35.95 dinner and show. Information: 683-4368 or www.actorscabaret.org.

POPULAR MUSIC

Singing Christmas Tree, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m., Keller Auditorium, 222 S.W. Clay St., Portland. Admission: $10.80-$60. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

Grrrlz Rock 2009, 7 p.m., WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave., Eugene. A benefit for sexual-assault support services featuring performances by the T-Club with the SolaRay Fire Tribe, Beat Crunchers, Sue Grass featuring Fiddlin’ Big Sue, Bajuana Tea, Phenomenon Dance Company and Luminessah. Grrrlz Rock is a month-long festival in Eugene celebrating the contributions women make to the local arts. Admission: $6. Information: www.ticketweb.com or www.

grrrlzrock.com.

“Storm’s Holiday Ordeal” with Storm Large, 7:30 and 10 p.m., Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie St., Portland. Admission: $30. Information: www.ticketmaster.com.

MISCELLANEOUS

Benton-Lane Winery Thanksgiving open house, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Benton-Lane Winery, 23924 Territorial Highway, Monroe. Admission: $10, which includes a logo glass and tapas. Information: 847-5792 or www.benton-lane.com.

Tyee Wine Cellars’ Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 29, Tyee Wine Cellars, 26335 Greenberry Road, Corvallis. Features all Tyee estate wines, Buchanan’s fresh hazelnuts, discounts, holiday gift boxes and ideas, and art by Jan Roberts-Dominguez. Admission: $5 tasting fee, refundable with bottle purchase. Information: 753-8754 or www.tyeewine.com.

Oregon Zoo: “Thanksgiving with the Animals,” every hour from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. through Nov. 30, Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Animals will receive large papier-mache turkeys and Thanksgiving platters filled with an assortment of treats in an enrichment exercise. Zoo hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $10.50 general (ages 12-64), $9 seniors (over 65), $7.50 children (ages 3-11) and free for children younger than two. Information: 503-226-1561 or www.oregonzoo.org.

Wine tasting, 1 to 6 p.m., WineStyles, in the Timberhill Shopping Center, 2333 N.W. Kings Blvd., Corvallis. Featured: Cathedral Ridge Winery of Hood River. Admission: $5 general, free for wine-club members. Information: 738-9463.

25th annual Corvallis Community Christmas Parade: “Winter Nights Lit Up by Christmas Lights,” 7 p.m., downtown Corvallis. The parade route will travel north on Fourth Street from Washington Avenue to Jackson Avenue. Features floats, walking groups, animals, Christmas music and other entries. A celebration of songs and lights will follow at the Benton County Courthouse, 120 N.W. Fourth St. The grand marshals are members of the American Legion Color Guard. Entry/general information: 754-6624 or 929-2477.