The Chehalem Cultural Center hosts a wide variety of public events throughout the year. From free, family festivals to ticketed events, we bring dynamic performers, musicians, speakers, historians, educators and facilitators to enrich our community.
Please click these links to find out more about Artist Receptions, Art Education Classes, and how to Rent CCC Space to host your own event.
Creative Consciousness Book Club
10:30am – 12pm (Sign up for one or all!)
Registration: $10 /session (includes a copy of the book!)
Join us for coffee, crafts, and conversation! All are welcome to gather and discuss books centered around art, creativity, and our place in the world. Connect with others to gain a richer understanding of the themes in the book and share ideas, while working on a hands-on art activity connected to the story. Conversation will be facilitated by Rick Muthiah, Director of Learning Development Services at George Fox University and chair of the CCC MLK Day Planning Committee.
Youth Book Club
April 5 | 2pm - 3pm
Registration: $5 (includes a copy of the book!)
Join us and our friends at the Newberg Public Library for an afternoon of books, art, and fun! Oregon author Cathy Camper will read her book “Arab Arab All Year Long” and then teach all participants how to fold grape leaves through a craft activity.
All materials will be provided, including one free copy of the book per family! This event is for all ages, particularly children and their adults.
Introducing the LaJoie Theatre
at the Chehalem Cultural Center
After nearly two decades in the making, we're excited to officially welcome you into the LaJoie Theatre, part of the new Performing Arts Wing, here at the Chehalem Cultural Center! We're planning to bring a variety of performances - music, theatre, dance - even community movie nights to this space, bringing even more art experiences right here into the heart of Newberg.
Willamette Valley Lavender Festival
July 13 & 14 (with opening festivities on July 12!) | 2024
Join us for the 19th Annual Willamette Valley Lavender Festival and Plein Air Art Show happening on July 13 & 14 here at the Chehalem Cultural Center. This year, we’re inviting the community to celebrate with us a whole day earlier!
On Friday, July 12, join us from 5pm - 7:30pm for the Northwest Lavender Plein Air Art Show Artist Reception followed by a free community concert at 7pm on the Forecourt presented by Chamber Music Northwest featuring Grammy-nominated percussion ensemble, Sandbox Percussion! Those who pre-register and attend the concert will be gifted a free commemorative 2024 Festival pin at the event (one per family/registration). Click here to reserve your spot!
On Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, visit the festival from 10am - 6pm for demonstrations, live music, plein air art, and a variety of lavender themed artisans and vendors!
A Taste of Truffle Market
This is a partner event and not organized by the CCC. Please contact the organizer directly to submit and with any questions.
Join us for the 2025 Taste of Truffle Market, presented by the Chehalem Cultural Center, Chehalem Chamber of Commerce, and Taste Newberg! This one day event highlights makers, artisans, and adventures dedicated to the Oregon Truffle. Entrance is free, wineries will be offering tastings (tasting fee $30), local chefs will offer demonstrations, PLUS truffle dogs will visit and show off their skills!
Paper Gardens
This is a partner event and not organized by the CCC. Please contact the organizer directly to submit and with any questions.
The Arts Alliance of Yamhill County is back with their annual Creative Writing Contest, Paper Gardens, open to children, youth, and adults in Yamhill County.
Submissions accepted January 2, 2025 - March 2, 2025
Book Release Celebration will take place on May 6, 2025 at 7pm at the Chehalem Cultural Center.
A SAMPLE OF PAST EVENTS
Yamhill County Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2025: Monday, January 20
Gather with the community at the 14th Annual Yamhill County Dr. Martin Luther King Day Celebration on Monday, January 15, 2024.
UP, UP, UP Crane Circus
The circus is coming to Newberg! We're excited to welcome Up, Up, Up, Inc and their Crane Circus Show to the CCC Forecourt on July 2nd, 2023 at 6pm for this FREE event with a donation collection for the performers.
In this 1-hour long show, you’ll be razzled & dazzled by the music, strength, movement, and comedy of an all star cast of circus artists. This event is suitable for all-ages and mostly word-free. We’ll have limited seating available, but bringing along lawn chairs and blankets is encouraged!
Día de los Muertos Community Celebration
¡Este año estamos entusiasmados de ser anfitriones de una variedad de grupos que compartirán con nosotros la evolución de las celebraciones tradicionales y contemporáneas del Día de los Muertos! Todos son bienvenidos a unirse con nosotros para celebrar a través de la comida, la música, la danza y el arte el 1 de noviembre de 7pm en el Gran Salón de Baile del Centro Cultural Chehalem.
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This year we’re excited to host a variety of groups that will share with us the evolution of traditional and contemporary Dia de los Muertos traditions! All are welcome to join us to celebrate through food, music, dance, and art on November 1 from 7pm in the Chehalem Cultural Center Grand Ballroom.
Including You: A Conversation Series
You’re invited to the “Including You” Conversation Series at the Chehalem Cultural Center, in partnership with Providence Newberg, A-Dec, and George Fox University.
Each conversation features an Oregon artist who will share their creative work as an entry point to conversations about equity and community - encouraging us to join them in being curious, listening to understand, and building a collective community that works together toward greater inclusion in our town.