Free Noon Concerts
This summer treat yourself to the sweet sounds of the OSU Summer Session - Wednesdays @ Noon Concerts on the beautiful OSU campus.
Performances are FREE and held on the Memorial Union Quad (outdoors; weather permitting) or in the Memorial Union Main Lounge (indoors). So grab your lunch, bring your family/friends, and join us for an hour (12:00 - 1:00 P.M.) of fun, relaxation, and the great sounds of musicians from around the great Pacific Northwest and beyond.
2013 - "Wednesdays @ Noon Concert" Schedule*
| DATE | PERFORMERS | GENRE' | FROM |
| Jun 26 | The Shinkle Band | country/Americana | Monmouth, OR |
| Jul 3 | Ben Rice Band | blues/soul funk | Portland, OR |
| Jul 10 | Ian McFeron Band | Americana/folk rock/rootsy-pop | Seattle, WA |
| Jul 17 | Pura Vida | Cuban/salsa | Portland, OR |
| Jul 24 | Bush Pilots | alternative bluegrass | Albany, OR |
| Jul 31 | McDougall | folk/blues/punk | Portland, OR |
| Aug 7 | Headshine | acoustic coastal/rock reggae | Huntington Beach, CA |
| Aug 14 | West My Friend | folk/indie rock | Victoria, BC, CA |
* NOTE: Construction is scheduled near the Memorial Union building throughout much of summer 2013. All concerts are currently scheduled to be held on the MU Quad, unless noted otherwise. Seating is available for the outdoor concerts, but if you'd prefer to bring your own or a blanket, please feel free to do so. During poor weather conditions, construction conflicts, or other special campus events that restrict access to our normal outdoor performance area, notices will be posted nearby and the concert will likely be moved inside to the MU Main Lounge (1st floor).
In partnership with MU Program Council (MUPC) and MU Events, the logistics and management of the weekly concerts support service learning opportunities for students while providing our audience with some great, free summertime entertainment during the work week. Students from MUPC select performers from around the northwest, from a variety of genres and coordinate the entire event. Students from MU Events manage the venue (stage, chairs, performance area) along with the sound/electronic requirements of the performers.
Performers: if you are interested in becoming a part of the Summer Session - Wednesdays @ Noon Concert lineup, please contact the Summer Session office by email.
Evening Concerts in Corvallis
Throughout the summer months, often on Tuesday evenings in Corvallis' Central Park, enjoy FREE concerts performed by the Corvallis Community Band (www.c-cband.org); see their website for event schedules.
Evening Concerts in Albany
On Thursday evenings in July and August, you can relax with River Rhythms concerts at Monteith River Park in Albany. Blanket area opens at 5:30 p.m., concerts begin at 7 p.m. Call Albany Parks and Recreation, 541-917-7777, for concert information.
