• BSO presents season opener
• Boo Ball Square Dance with Oak Hills Squares
• Sunset Classic Marching Band Competition
• Leedy October dance events
• PCC Rock Creek faculty art exhibition
• Washington County Open Studios Tour
• Watercolor workshops
• October at the Reser
• Village Gallery of Arts

BSO presents season opener

Friday, October 24, 7 pm, (6:30 pm Preconcert Talk); Sunday, October 26, 3 pm, (2:30 pm Preconcert Talk), Village Church, 330 SW Murray Blvd., tickets are sliding scale, suggested price is $20, purchase here

Beaverton Symphony Orchestra’s program includes Saint-Saëns’s Into Midnight, the mysterious and vibrant spirit of autumn brought to life by devilish fiddle music and eerie xylophonic skeletons who awaken restless spirits under a moonlit sky. Also, Four Dance Episodes from Copland’s Rodeo. The heartfelt yearning of the American west is a sound every American recognizes, and it’s Copland’s signature style. The concert closes with Brahms’s Symphony No. 3, a deeply expressive work filled with bittersweet reflection and quietly soaring passion.

Boo Ball Square Dance with Oak Hills Squares

Monday, October 27, 6:15-8:30 pm, Oak Hills Community Center Gym, 2400 NW 153rd Ave., $7 donation

Join in this special session with Mark Wheeler calling and Lane Clem cueing. 6:15 PreRounds, 6:30-8:30 Mainstream. There will be prizes for costumes, refreshments, and split the pot. Oak Hill’s Squares dances every Monday 6:30-8:30 pm. For more information about Boo Ball and the weekly sessions please contact hilarySbarrett@gmail.com.

Sunset Classic Marching Band Competition

Saturday, October 18, 12-9 pm, SHS Stadium, 13840 NW Cornell Rd. Ticket prices: Adults $20, Students/Seniors 55+ $15, Children 10 & Under Free. For more information, visit the SAMBA website.

Experience the electrifying rhythms and vibrant performances at this dazzling showcase of talent, hosted by the Sunset Apollo Marching Band and Auxiliary (SAMBA). This event, made possible by the dedication of SAMBA volunteers and in partnership with the Northwest Association for Performing Arts (NWAPA), promises to be a celebration of music, teamwork and community spirit.

Join us as bands from across Oregon and Washington, including our own SHS Marching Band, take the field. The exhilarating competition lineup includes neighboring high schools Westview, Mountainside, and Beaverton, plus bands from Grants Pass, Kamiak (WA), Eugene, Hermiston, and more—all who will vie for top honors in music, visuals, colorguard, percussion, and general effect.

The festivities kick off at noon during the Opening Ceremonies with a guest performance of the National Anthem by local middle school bands, followed by thrilling preliminary performances. Finals performances begin around 5 pm as the sun sets, promising an evening of musical excellence that you won’t want to miss!

Leedy October dance events

Leedy Grange Hall 835 NW Saltzman

A variety of fun classes to choose from starting in October. The Leedy Grange website is finally back up and running. For information on rentals, events and activities at Leedy go to LeedyGrange.org.

Halloween Dance for All Ages

Friday, October 31, 6:30-9 pm; Adults $10; Students $5; Kids under 10 free

Halloween costumes encouraged! Fun dance event includes short lesson at 6:30, plus mini-lessons throughout. Swing, disco, line dancing, conga line and more. Halloween themed music appropriate for all ages. Go to ImpressionsDanceClub.net for details and to sign up.

Weekly Senior Tea Dances

Tuesday, 3-4:30 pm, all ages; $10 suggested donation

Coffee, conversation and dance session for seniors that includes a lesson followed by open dancing to DJ’d music—Swing, Foxtrot, Waltz, Tango and more. Proceeds from dances benefit dance and arts programs in local elementary schools. Go to ImpressionsDanceClub.net for information

PCC Rock Creek faculty art exhibition

Monday-Friday, 9 am-4 pm, through November 14, Helzer Gallery, PCC Rock Creek Campus, 17705 NW Springville Road, Building 3, Room 102. Artist Talk and Gallery Reception, Thursday, November 6, 1-2 pm

Featured artists include Mark Andres, Ben Buswell, Donna Cole, Michael Fujita, Una Kim, Colin Kippen, Chris Knight, Dede Lucia, Michael Edward McGovern, Petra Sairanen, Marie Sivak, and Phyllis Trowbridge. For more information contact helzer@pcc.edu or visit the Helzer Gallery website.

Washington County Open Studios Tour

Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19, 10 am-5 pm, throughout Washington County, free

Visit artists’ studios and local galleries during Washington County Open Studios Tour where artists share their creativity, their work, and their passion. The tour is presented by Washington County Art Alliance.

Plan your tour by visiting washcoart.org, where you will find an interactive map and profiles of each participating artist and gallery. Printed map guides will also be available throughout the county and at each tour location.

Every artist’s studio is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. During the Washington County Open Studios Tour weekend you have the chance to visit diverse spaces where creativity flourishes. From quaint home studios to bustling galleries, each location tells a story of artistic journey and innovation. Meet the artists, hear their stories, and witness the techniques that bring their visions to life. This exclusive experience offers a deeper connection to the art you admire, making your visit truly memorable. Join us and uncover the hidden gems of artistry scattered throughout Washington County.

Watercolor workshops

Tuesday, October 14, 9-12, and Friday, October 17, 9-4, Leedy Grange Hall, 835 NW Saltzman, see website for pricing and registration

Jean Anderson will teach “Fun with Watercolor” on October 14, and Linda Amans will teach “Radiant Reds” on October 17. Both teachers are known for their fun and information-packed teaching styles. Visit “PaintWithJean” for more information or call 503-629-9097.

October at the Reser

Various dates and times, 12625 SW Crescent St., free and ticketed, see many more events and ticket information on the Reser website.

Actress and singer Lea Salonga

Tuesday, October 7, ticketed event

Multiple award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga is renown across the world for her powerful voice and perfect pitch. Lea most recently starred in the new musical, Here Lies Love, at the Broadway Theater and headlined Old Friends (alongside Bernadette Peters) on London’s West End. Her latest album, Sounding Joy | The Holiday Album, was released by Center Stage Records last November.

Rapper LaRussell

Saturday, October 18, 6 pm, ticketed event

The Reser is thrilled to present on-the-rise MC LaRussell as the Mainstage headliner to kick off Rhythm & Revolution, our yearlong exploration of the legacy of Hip Hop culture. Hailing from Vallejo, CA, LaRussell has made it his art and his business to celebrate community and locality in everything he does.

York the Explorer

October 24-25, ticketed event

This groundbreaking folk opera amplifies the extraordinary story of York, the enslaved Black man who accompanied Lewis and Clark on the Corps of Discovery expedition, yet whose contributions have been largely forgotten by history. Based on historical accounts and set to an innovative score that blends folk, classical, jazz, hip hop, and reggae, York the Explorer celebrates an unsung American hero whose skill and bravery helped map a nation. The opera also honors the indigenous nations who were displaced by the expansion of the United States, acknowledging the complex legacy of westward exploration.

Liberace and Liza: The Cedar Hills Have Eyes (A Tribute)

Thursday, October 30, 7:30 pm, ticketed event

For the first time ever, David Saffert and Jillian Snow bring their eerily accurate portrayals of Liberace and Liza Minnelli to The Reser—just in time for Halloween, because nothing says “spooky” quite like sequins, jazz hands, and unresolved mother issues.

Village Gallery of Arts

Tuesday-Sunday, 11 am-5 pm, 1060 NW Saltzman Rd.

Visit the VGA website for late-breaking classes and events!

October Awards Show

We welcome Joanne Radmilovich Kollman as our juror. She is a well-known local Northwest oil painter in representational alla prima style. Member’s awards announced at ArtChat, October 12, 3-5 pm. Show runs October 7-November 2.

Washington County Open Studios Tour

Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19, 10 am-5 pm

We will be hosting the tour. Drop by and see 12 different member artists over both days demo their work. Live demos include baskets, acrylics, oils, book folding, watercolor, ink, calligraphy, photography and others. See the schedule of artists on our website. The Gallery store will be open these extended hours this special weekend.

CAP (Community Arts Program)

Monday, October 27, 6:30-8:30 pm, The Opal, (across the street from the gallery) 12691 NW Dogwood, free

“Art and AI,” artist attorney Kohel Haver, is the speaker. All welcome, but please RSVP to Sharon Dunham at dunhamsw@frontier.com.

All Ages

“Clay Sunday” Open Studio with Rose Rutherford-Ha

First Sunday monthly, October 5, November 2, 1-3 pm, $20/hr, $10 supply fee, max 12 students

Come and get your hands dirty! Clay and all supplies provided. Ongoing drop-in ceramics workshop. Instructor available for questions and assistance. No-pressure environment for all ages.

Children’s Classes

Four Thursdays, October 2-23, 3:45-5:15 pm, $80 for all, ages 7-11 yrs, max 8 students

Anyone can create art! Join the VGA Instructional Team for an exciting series of classes where your child can learn a vast variety of art forms! All supplies included. October featured projects: Fossil Vitra & Dried Ferns; Halloween Coloring Book; Critter Creation; DIY Zines.

Design-a-Critter Workshop

Friday, October 10, 5-6:30 pm, Tuesday, Nov 4, 3:30-5 pm, $25 per class; max 8 students ages 9 yrs and up. Registration deadline is one day before class starts.

Diane Ramic will teach how to make weird critters and exercise creature design skills while playing a dice randomizer game!

Creature Bestiary

Sunday, October 12, 12:30-2 pm, $25 per class, max 8 students, ages 9 yrs and up. Registration deadline is one day before class starts

Diane Ramic will teach how to play a game of creature design telephone with fellow students! Students will give each other descriptions of animals without revealing what they are drawing, then design a creature based on that description, just like how artists had done it in medieval times!

Let’s Make a Halloween Coloring Book

Sunday, October 12, and Wednesday, October 21,10:30 am-12 pm; Tuesday, October 28, 3:30-5 pm, $25 per class, max 8 students, ages 9 yrs and up. Registration deadline is one day before class starts

Come draw spooky Halloween-themed coloring book pages with fellow students! Each participant will take home a mini coloring book with the whole class’s art, made during the class! A copy may also be mailed to an address instead with adult permission. Diane Ramic, instructor.

RPG Monster Maker

Friday, October 24, 5-6:30 pm, $25 per class, max 8 students; ages 9 yrs and up. Registration deadline is one day before class starts

Come exercise weird monster design skills with a dice randomizer game played with fellow students! Monsters will be drawn in old-school role-playing game style with pen and ink. Adding the monsters made in this class to the tabletop games you play is a great way of shaking things up with some unpredictability! Diane Ramic, instructor.

DIY Zine Class

Sunday, October 26, 3-4:30 pm, $25 per class; max 8 students; ages 9 yrs and up. Registration deadline is one day before class starts

Learn to make folded mini comics with fellow students and take them home! Each student will draw one or more single-sheet zine, which they will learn how to cut and fold into a multi-page mini comic! Copies will be made of each student’s zines and can be exchanged with each other during the class. All students will receive printed instructions on drawing, cutting, and folding future zines as well. Diane Ramic, instructor.

Adult Classes

Spooky Season Felting Series

Wednesdays, October 1-22, 6-8 pm, $160 member, $180 nonmember, plus $25 supply fee, max 12 students

Learn to felt a series of 3D creatures including a small pumpkin, black cat, and witch or warlock, with detailed features, hair and accessories, and create a shadowbox scene with your creatures. Suitable for beginners and felters with some experience. Sabrina Hammer, instructor.

Color Theory in Acrylics: Unlocking the Power of Color

Thursdays, October 2-23, 10:15 am-12:15 pm; $180, nonmember $200; max 8 students

Whether you’re an experienced painter or just starting out, understanding color theory will elevate your work to new levels. We’ll dive into the true color wheel, harmonious color schemes, complementary color mixing, and how to create depth and mood through color relationships. You’ll leave with a series of exercises, color studies, and a final piece that demonstrates your newfound understanding of color. Rachel Gering, instructor.

Needle Felted 3D Pumpkin Workshop

Sunday, October 26, 10 am-2 pm, $65, plus $15 supply fee, max 12 students

Learn how to needle felt a fun, spooky, or realistic pumpkin in this beginner friendly class! You will learn how to use core wool, tips and tricks to add detail while saving time and effort, and how using different types of wool to add color and details changes the look of your pumpkin! Included is a handout for caring for your pumpkin so you can enjoy it season after season. Supplies include enough material to create a second pumpkin at home. For beginners and felters with some experience. Sabrina Hammer, instructor.

Making and Using Oak Gall Ink

Sunday, November 2, 10-11:30 am, $25 members, $35 nonmembers, max 12 students

Learn about Oak Gall Ink—from its history and the galls’ formation to clear instructions on how to make it—followed by the opportunity to use it for drawing and/or calligraphy. We’ll provide instructions on both of these uses. We’ll also hold a drawing for an ink-related item. Optional: bring $5 for a booklet on making ink from other natural materials. This ink is permanent, so dress accordingly. Presented by Treekeepers of Washington County.

Our Mission is: “To ignite the joy of learning, creating and appreciating art in our community. We support professional and emerging artists by providing high quality affordable art education to children and adults as well as providing venues for sharing their work.”

Village Gallery of Arts is a non-profit organization, receives no taxpayer money, and is staffed entirely by member volunteers. Visit the VGA website for late-breaking classes and events! Subscribe to our Newsletter to receive monthly updates on shows, events and community activities. Artists are encouraged to learn more and join the gallery.