Brett Fuller points to a picture of the “town that fell into the sea.” (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Over the years, Gary Halvorson has amassed a catalog of more than 60,000 photos taken during his travels across Oregon as a senior archivist. His job requires him to visit each of the[Read More…]

A library-goer checks out a book at Salem Public Library. (Caleb Wolf/Special to Salem Reporter) Wednesday The Gray Lab, a studio space in downtown Salem, is hosting a pop-up art show on Wednesday. The public can view paintings by artist Gary Westford from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. After that[Read More…]

Rocky Horror debuts at Salem’s Historic Grand Friday. (Courtesy/Enlightened Theatrics) “The Rocky Horror Show” comes to life on stage this month, bringing Salem a live performance of a cult classic that was written more than 40 years ago.  The musical opens on Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. and runs through[Read More…]

The Teddy Roosevelt Roadshow will be at the Oregon State Capitol Wednesday. (Courtesy/Oregon State Capitol) Wednesday Ever thought you’d get the chance to hear Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, speak? Wednesday is your chance when costumed interpreter Joe Wiegand transforms into the rough rider from 10[Read More…]

(photo by Flickr user Mike Mozart) Thursday Come ride the rapids of a comic spectacle that follows the tale of John Wesley Powell’s exploration of the Colorado River, where story and gender can be as excitingly fluid as a white-water crusade. Men on Boats runs until Oct. 12. Evening shows[Read More…]

We Will Rock You is coming to the Elsinore Theatre Wednesday. (courtesy/ Randy Feere) The music of Queen will reverberate inside the Elsinore on Wednesday when “We Will Rock You,” a musical based on the British rock band’s records, hits the stage. Salem is one of the stops along the[Read More…]

Saturday On Saturday, thousands of people will join the Out of the Darkness walk around the Oregon State Capitol to raise awareness about suicide and bring hope to those affected by it. The walk is free but serves as a fundraiser for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to invest in new research,[Read More…]

Women United is making period kits on Wednesday to distribute to local schools. (Courtesy/Stephanie Bob) When members of Women United, a fundraising arm of United Way, found out local girls had a lack of access to menstrual products during their periods, they sprang into action. They asked the community for[Read More…]

The Willamette Heritage Center is hosting a Wedding and Event Show on Saturday. (Courtesy/Willamette Heritage Center) Saturday Are you planning a wedding or special event? Willamette Valley Heritage Center is hosting a Wedding & Event Show to feature venues, photographers, DJs and event planners for the special day. The event[Read More…]

Young people held a climate strike at the Oregon State Capitol on Friday, joining cities across the world. (Saphara Harrell/Salem Reporter) Salem joined the roster of cities around the world where young activists took to the street Friday, demanding action on climate change. As cars drove by the Oregon State[Read More…]