FRONT PLAY ROW Celebrate Women’s History Month with these live music events —
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MARCH
Highlights of what's happening in music, arts and more
MUSIC. Experience Songs of Nature from Brahms to Beethoven with Salem Philharmonia
Eight phenomenal Oregon women songwriters take the stage for a night of songs by women, about women, for everyone. Backed by a full band, they’ll share their artistry and voices, paying tribute to some of their musical heroes in a collaboration that will touch your heart, lift your spirits, and get your toes tapping. The concert features the talents of Arietta Ward, Kristen Grainger, Naomi LaViolette, Liz Chibucos, Lisa Mann, Bre Gregg, LaRhonda Steele and Beth Wood, 8 p.m. Marxz 15 at Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre. $25. salemshg.com
Fête des Femmes
Performing music from across the centuries and the globe, from classical pieces to modern musicals, Willamette’s Music program celebrates the unique voices that have paved the path for future women artists. This year’s concert also includes Irish female composers, 2 p.m. March 17 in Hudson Hall at Willamette University. $9 to $15. willamette.edu/arts/music/
Women of the Blues
A double-header musical event featuring award-winning soulful blues and jazz performer Joanne Broh plus Northwest Women Rhythm & Blues fronted by founder Sonny “Smokin” Hess, the first woman nominated in a male-dominated field for Best Lead Guitar by the Cascade Blues Association, as well as Portland blues vocalist Myrtle Brown, 7 to 10 p.m. March 30 at Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre. $20. salemshg.com 12 | pressplaysalem.com | spring 2024
featuring violin soloist Anthea Kreston and a pre-concert talk 45 minutes prior to each show, 7 p.m. March 2 and 3 p.m. Mar 3 at East Salem Community Center, 1850 45th Ave NE. Free to $20. salemphil.org
March 8 DANCE. In the month when everyone’s Irish, you won’t want to miss the Céilí of the Valley Society’s Second Friday Céilí, a live music and dance event for all ages. No experience or partner necessary and you don’t even need to dance — the music itself is worth every penny, 7 p.m. Mar 8 at VFW Hall, 630 Hood St NE. $10+ ceiliofthevalley.org
Saturdays COMMUNITY. Highlighting handmade, handcrafted and homegrown The Salem Saturday Market opens for the season. See art. Hear music. Shop fresh produce, local products and more, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct 26 at 865 Marion St NE. salemcommunitymarkets.com
March 2-3 COMMUNITY. See the best of the best at the annual Salem Roadster Show, an invitational car show featuring rat rods, lowriders, modern muscle cars and more, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 2 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mar 3 at Oregon State Fairgrounds. Free to $15 plus $5 parking. salemroadstershow.com MUSIC. Willamette Master Chorus presents Mass of the Children by John Rutter with soloists Catherine van der Salm, soprano, and Simon Staples, baritone, and featuring the WMC Youth Honor Choir, 3 p.m. Mar 2 and 3 in Hudson Hall at Willamette University, $27. willamettemasterchorus.org
March 9 COMEDY. Dry Bar Comedy returns to downtown Salem with it’s clean comedy for all, 7:30 p.m. Mar 9 at Elsinore Theatre. $25+ elsinoretheatre.com MUSIC. In their first joint recital in a decade, father and son Jeffrey and Gabriel Kahane trace their musical roots through a songobsessed program spanning five centuries, 7:30 p.m. Mar 9 in Hudson Hall at Willamette University. $25. willamette.edu/arts/ goudyartistseries
March 14 COMEDY. PNW-born, Las Vegas residing stand-up comedian Todd Royce returns with his self-deprecating humor to discuss his body image issues, 15 year marriage and life as a middle aged man, 8 p.m. Mar 14 at Infinity Room. $15+ infinityroom.com
