Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, this musical (which is based on the movie of the same name) follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here, joined by a delightfully versatile score that ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers. A Christmas Story, The Musical will bring an exciting new dimension to those who have seen the movie and will certainly stand on its own for those who haven’t.

Dates: December 20th, 21st and 22nd at 7:30 pm, December 22nd at 2 pm, and December 23rd at 1 pm. Doors open one hour before show.

Set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Hohman, Indiana, this musical (which is based on the movie of the same name) follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker and his quest for the Holy Grail of Christmas gifts—an Official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Rebuffed at every turn with a similar echoing response, Ralphie plots numerous schemes to achieve his desperate desire for the coveted BB gun. All the iconic scenes from the movie are here, joined by a delightfully versatile score that ranges from gentle ballads to show-stopping full-ensemble numbers. A Christmas Story, The Musical will bring an exciting new dimension to those who have seen the movie and will certainly stand on its own for those who haven’t.

Dates: December 20th, 21st and 22nd at 7:30 pm, December 22nd at 2 pm, and December 23rd at 1 pm. Doors open one hour before show.

Fortune’s Folly is an energetic and dynamic four-piece alternative rock band hailing from Eugene, Oregon. Our mission is to create a passionate, accepting, and engaged community through music and performance. Fortune’s Folly owes its success to the incredible support received from fans turned friends.

Our desire is to return that love and enthusiasm through music and create an atmosphere in which people can escape their differences and share their love for art and each other. The FollyFam, our ever-growing network of fans, includes people from all walks of life. Help us expand the community and create something much greater than ourselves.

In a world that needs it more each day, let’s provide an avenue for people to accept and appreciate each other through a shared love of music.

The International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA), brought to you by Varsity Vocals, is the largest international a cappella tournament exclusive to high school students around the world. Varsity Vocals gives young singers the opportunity to interact, compete, learn from each other, get feedback from the pros, and perform in fantastic venues around the globe. The high school competition includes more than 150 groups across the world with over 30 events. This event will include 9 high school a cappella groups from the state of Oregon. This is a family-friendly event, all ages welcome.

2019 ICC A Cappella NW Quarterfinals: SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2019 7:00 PM
2019 ICC A Cappella NW Semifinals: SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2019 7:00 PM
ADULT $26 – 36 | STUDENTS $21 – $31

The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), brought to you by Varsity Vocals, is the largest international a cappella tournament exclusive to universities around the world. Varsity Vocals gives young singers the opportunity to interact, compete, learn from each other, get feedback from the pros, and perform in fantastic venues around the globe. The collegiate competition includes more than 400 groups across the world with over 50 events. This event will include 8 college a cappella groups from the state of Oregon. The groups placing first and second in this event will move on to the Western Semifinals here at the Elsinore Theatre on March 30 where they will face off against 8 other regional qualifying groups for the title of ICCA West Champion with one group moving on to the International Finals.

2019 ICC A Cappella NW Semifinals: SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2019 7:00 PM
ADULT $26 – 36 | STUDENTS $21 – $31

Join us for our musical portrait of Spain, a country with a rich tradition of music, dance and drama, that embraces diversity of cultures. Salem Symphonic Winds will feature members of the Al Andalus Ensemble in song and dance. Our featured work, Duende by Luis Serrano Alarcón, celebrates Spanish society and its many traditions. The term Duende is used in flamenco to refer to this state of inspiration and supreme perceptiveness, almost magic, which is only reached by the performer in few occasions. This set of symphonic preludes is a fusion of classical flamenco, jazz and Latin music in celebration of the cultures of Spain.

Other works included on the program will be La Boda De Luis Alonzo by Jerónimo Giménez, Arabesque by Samuel Hazo and Roma by Valerie Coleman.

Doors open at 2 pm.

Join us on the Main Floor of the Salem Public Library for the opening night reception of Salem Reads 2019. This event is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served.

The evening will include:

• Good Morning, Midnight inspired Art Exhibit
Meet local professional artists who created work inspired by reading the book, Good Morning, Midnight. Exhibit on display until February 28.

• Good Morning, Midnight Book Give Away
Salem Reads chosen title, Good Morning, Midnight will be given away. 400 free books, one to each library cardholder. Don’t have a library card. Don’t worry. Just bring your picture ID and a utility bill showing your address and we’ll get you a free card. If you miss the giveaway, we have 100 copies in circulation. The book can also be purchased at Friends Book Store, Salem Book Bin, and Reader’s Guide. We hope you will join us for the third season of Salem Reads.

The Doubleclicks are a folk-pop sibling duo, featuring clever lyrics about dinosaurs, literature, love and the Internet—with a cello, guitar, and meowing kitten keyboard. Their latest CD Love Problems debuted at number one on the Billboard comedy albums chart, and they’ve toured the world at conventions, comedy festivals and more. Their songs are frequently featured on BoingBoing, Kotaku, Huffington Post, and on NPR shows Live Wire, All Things Acoustic, and State of Wonder.

This concert is free and open to all. Doors open at 6:30pm. This special event is a part of Salem Reads 2019, hosted by the Salem Public Library Foundation.

THE RELUCTANT RADICAL follows activist Ken Ward as he confronts his fears and puts himself in the direct path of the fossil fuel industry to combat climate change. Ken breaks the law as a last resort, to fulfill what he sees as his personal obligation to future generations. After twenty years leading environmental organizations, Ken became increasingly alarmed by both the scientific evidence of climate change and the repercussions for civilization as we know it. Ken pushed for a crisis level response from inside environmental organizations. Those efforts failed, and he now embraces direct action civil disobedience as the most effective political tool to deal with catastrophic circumstances.

THE RELUCTANT RADICAL follows Ken for a year and a half through a series of direct actions, culminating with his participation in the coordinated action that shut down all the U.S. tar sands oil pipelines on October 11, 2016. The film reveals both the personal costs and also the fulfillment that comes from following one’s moral calling- even if that means breaking the law. Ken Ward has no regrets, and his certainty leaves the audience to consider if he is out of touch with reality, or if it is the rest of society that is delusional for not acting when faced with the unsettling evidence that we are collectively destroying our world.

This is a Salem Progressive Film Series program, paired with dynamic speakers and moderated discussion following the film. Special guests include activist Ken Ward and Director & Filmmaker Lindsey Grayzel.

This special event is a part of Salem Reads 2019, hosted by the Salem Public Library Foundation. It is free and open to all.

The question of what makes life meaningful has occupied human thinking for thousands of years. Religious leaders, philosophers, and scientists have pondered and offered an array of answers that are as profound, enigmatic, and rich as the question itself. This conversation with philosophy professor Prakash Chenjeri and hospice chaplain Fred Grewe aims to engage participants in a thoughtful and meaningful discussion about this very human question.

This special event is a part of Salem Reads 2019, hosted by the Salem Public Library Foundation. It will be hosted in the Anderson Rooms on Level 1 of the library. It is free and open to all.

Eli Young Band kicked off summer with brand new music, marking their first single on The Valory music Co. and continuing their evolution with Big Machine Label Group. Their refreshing “Saltwater Gospel” is quickly making waves with airplay at County radio nationwide and across SiriusXM’s The Highway and No Shoes Radio ahead of the June 27 add date. With soul-cleansing lyrics and a catchy melodic flow, “Saltwater Gospel” is destined to follow the impressive trajectory of EYB’s previous PLATINUM and MULTI-PLATINUM chart-toppers: “Drunk Last Night,” “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” and “Crazy Girl.”

Doors open at 6:30. Beer, Wine and Concessions available.

Robert Cray has been bridging the lines between blues, soul and R&B for the past four decades, with five Grammy wins, a Blues Hall of Fame inductee, recipient of the Americana Lifetime achievement award, countless tours and over 20 acclaimed albums. Growing up in the Northwest, Robert Cray listened to the gospel of the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi, Bobby Bland’s soul, Jimi Hendrix’s rock guitar and the Beatles pop sounds. He would bring all of the influences into play throughout his career, but his teenage band was captivated by Southern Soul and the blues.

The glow of a career in music began when Cray was a teen, and in 1974 it burst into flames as the Robert Cray Band came together in Eugene, Oregon. How strong was the fire? “Richard and I didn’t own a vehicle, and we were staying with his girlfriend in Eugene. We hitched a ride to Salem, where our drummer Tom Murphy was going to school, to rehearse,” Cray recalls. With the group’s 1980 debut release, Who’s Been Talkin’, word about the Cray Band began to spread across the Northwest and down in to California. Playing packed bars and roadhouses the Cray Band was thrilling.

The Pump and Dump Show continues its 6th nationwide tour: more hilarious, more raw, and more “Parentally Incorrect” than ever. Get yourself out of the house, for once, and join comedians Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee to laugh – hard – about all the things that usually make you cry. It’s rough out there in the Momosphere – you’ve earned a night out! Treat yourself and your #BREEDER friends to this cathartic evening of all original music and comedy hailed as “The Best Moms’ Night Out Ever.” Enjoy a live, interactive event filled with original songs, games, prizes, and a much-needed jolt of validation and commiseration. This show will make you laugh your c-section scar open.

Doors open at 6:30.

Since the beginning of 2016, THE ZMED BROTHERS have celebrated the pivotal music and history of The Everly Brothers legacy with enthusiastic crowds all across the US and over seas in prestigious venues. The Zmeds say, “The music of the 50’s and 60’s are nostalgic to us, our parents raised us on it, and we feel that the Everly’s contribution is greatly overlooked, especially by younger generations. Our aim is not to impersonate but to do our best in honoring the aesthetics of their iconic sound and in honoring the important role they played pioneering the rock n’ roll movement, all while having a little fun telling our own personal story,” and they do just that.

Doors open at 6:30

The best musicians of the NW compete to win a production package of three songs with grammy-nominated, gold record winning producer Steve Valenzuela, and a featured spot on the national S.O.S. tour.

To enter, artists will send a video of themselves performing an original work, which will each be personally reviewed by Steve, and the most promising artists selected will be invited to perform February 16, 2019 at the Historic Elsinore Theatre in Salem, Oregon before a panel of judges (consisting of celebrities and music industry experts).

The winner will be invited to record with Steve without any charge for production or studio fees, and an invitation to join the national S.O.S. Tour to raise awareness, support and solutions for teens in trouble. Portions of the proceeds of this event go directly to the S.O.S. Tour. (“You Could Save A Life” #standupownupspeakup).

Doors open at 6:00 with Red Carpet Entrance

Respected by the millions of fans who are drawn to her music and undeniable talent, Wynonna’s rich and commanding voice has sold over 30-million albums worldwide spanning her remarkable 34-year career. As one-half of the legendary mother/daughter duo “The Judds,” Wynonna was once dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline.” Wynonna and her band The Big Noise, led by her husband/drummer/producer, Cactus Moser, released their debut full-length album in February 2016 via Curb Records to critical acclaim. Wynonna has described the new sound as “vintage yet modern” and a “return to the well.”

Doors open at 6:30.

Keith Weathers has inspired audiences with concerts in the tradition of the Sousa band in our annual In the Steps of Sousa concerts since 1993. In his final concert with the band, he will share the podium with John Skelton to take you on a musical tour celebrating some of the finest traditional band literature from home and abroad. You will hear his own Intrada Fuga, music from Suite of Old American Dances by Robert Russell Bennett, and the world premiere of a new trumpet solo by local composer Zach Gulaboff Davis featuring Joan Paddock, trumpet soloist. We’ll take you to the British Isles with samplings from Percy Grainger’s Lincolnshire Posy, The Lochnagar Suite of Nigel Hess, and a sprightly Irish tune to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. We will cross the channel to enjoy music from The Queen of Sheba by Charles Gounod, the Homage March from Sigurd Jorsalfar by Edvard Grieg, and Festive Overture by Dmitri Shostakovich. Our celebration will return home with a stirring rendition of our national march, John Philip Sousa’s The Stars and Stripes Forever.

Doors open at 2:00

Description The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA), brought to you by Varsity Vocals, is the largest international a cappella tournament exclusive to universities around the world. Varsity Vocals gives young singers the opportunity to interact, compete, learn from each other, get feedback from the pros, and perform in fantastic venues around the globe. The collegiate competition includes more than 400 groups across the world with over 50 events. This event will include 10 college a cappella groups who have already placed first or second in events across the West Region.

The group placing first in this event will be named ICCA West Champion and move on to the Finals held in New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Saturday, April 21st, 2018.
This is a family-friendly event, all ages welcome.