Upcoming Events

Movies by Moonlight - Classic Movies

Published: 2012-05-09

The Albany Downtown Association announces the line-up of the 2012 Movies by Moonlight outdoor classic film series. This is the 10th summer that the ADA has provided the series. This year's seven movies will be run in seven consecutive weeks Starting July 13th and concluding on August 24th. This year the movies are Sponsored by the Pizza King, The Pix Theatre, Cappies Brewhouse and Pacific Power. The movies are shown on the back wall of the Eagles Club in the parking lot behind Cappie's Brewhouse (211 First Ave W.). Bring your own chair and enjoy the show.

 Popcorn, ice cream, water and pop will be available. You will want come to all of the movies this year, to keep up with the Superman serial that will be shown, along with a classic cartoon, prior to each night’s feature.

July 13  North by Northwest - Thriller - Alfred Hitchcock. Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason (1950)

Quintessential Hitchcock comedy-thriller, with bewildered ad-man Grant chased cross country by both spies (who think he's a double agent) and the police (who think he's an assassin). One memorable scene after another, including now-legendary crop-dusting and Mount Rushmore sequences; one of the all-time great entertainments. Witty script by Ernest Lehman, exciting score by Bernard Herrmann. VistaVision.

July 20  Dr. Doolittle - Musical Comedy Adventure - Rex Harrison (1967)

Doctor Dolittle is a world-renowned veterinarian who speaks a wide array of animal languages. He sets off from his home in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, England, in search of the Great Pink Sea Snail. In so doing, he and his friends meet such exotic creatures as the Pushme-Pullyu and the Giant Moon Moth. This musical is the source of the hit song, "If I Could Talk To The Animals."

July 27  The Ghost & Mrs. Muir - Comedy - Rex Harrison & Gene Tierney (1947)

Lovely young widow Carolyn Muir, her two young children, and the maid discover that the New England seaside house they've moved into is haunted by the former owner -- an old salt named Captain Daniel Gregg. Gregg at first resists this intrusion, but he develops a ghostly love for his uninvited guest.

August 3   My Favorite Brunette - Comedy - Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour & Peter Lorre (1947)

Baby photographer Ronnie Jackson, on death row in San Quentin, tells reporters how he got there: taking care of his private-eye neighbor's office, Ronnie is asked by the irresistible Baroness Montay to find the missing Baron. There follow confusing but sinister doings in a gloomy mansion and a private sanatorium, with every plot twist a parody of thriller cliches. What are the villains really after? Can Ronnie beat a framed murder rap?

August 10  The Little Princess - Uplifting Drama - Shirley Temple (1939)

Shirley portrays Sara, the pampered daughter of a British officer. Left in boarding school when her father goes off to war, Sara's world is turned upside down when he is reported dead. Destitute, Sara is made a servant at the school, yet she refuses to let her spirit be broken. She also refuses to believe her father is really gone and begins searching the army hospitals to find him.  Filmed in Technicolor.

August 17  D.O.A. - Film Noir - Edmond O'Brien (1950)

Small-town accountant Frank Bigelow goes to San Francisco for a week's fun prior to settling down with fiancée Paula. After a night on the town, he wakes up with more than just a hangover; doctors tell him he's been given a "luminous toxin" with no antidote and has, at most, a week to live! Not knowing who did it or why, Bigelow embarks on a frantic odyssey to find his own murderer.

August 24  King Kong - Creature Feature - Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong (1933)

Master showman Carl Denham has fallen on hard times, and mounts an expedition to the mysterious Skull Island to find a showpiece. He takes along adventurer Jack Driscoll and the down-on-her-luck gorgeous blonde Ann Darrow with him to spice up the show.  The local islanders kidnap Ann to offer her as a sacrifice, to Kong who is fascinated with Ann. Dehnam gasses the beast and transports it to New York where he puts it on display. When it manages to escape, it terrorizes the city, climbing to the top of the Empire State building where it must confront air force planes trying to shoot it down.

Superman Serial & Classic Cartoon before each movie.

May Is Historic Preservation Month!

Published: 2012-04-23

“Discover Albany’s Hidden Gems”

Albany has gained quite a reputation as a must see destination for people who love historic buildings. This community boasts over 800 historic homes and commercial buildings, three museums, and two historic churches. Thirteen classic architectural styles are represented in Albany, giving it a reputation as having the most varied collection of historic architecture in the state. Everything from the simplicity of the early federal style to the eclectic and fanciful Queen-Anne style grace the three Nationally Registered historic districts.

Many local events are planned to show-off Albany’s historical attractions, instill community pride, promote heritage tourism and show the social and economic benefits of historic preservation.

In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month,

the following events are being held in the

Albany area throughout May, 2012

 Tuesday, May 1-21

Scavenger Hunt Photo Tour available on the City of Albany’s website www.cityofalbany.net, and at Albany City Hall, Albany Downtown Association and Albany Visitors Association. Return entries to the Community Development Department at Albany City Hall by 5:00pm May 21 to be entered to win a prize. The winners will be announced at Preservation Awards Presentation May 23rd.

Friday, May 4th

Upstairs Downtown Loft Tour and Wine Walk 4 to 8 p.m. Loft Tour is free. There is a fee for Wine Walk, with over 20 wineries participating.  Sponsored by the Albany Rotary Club and the Albany Downtown Association: 541-928-2469 albanydowntown.com.

Saturday, May 5th

Old Fashioned Farmers’ Market,  every Saturday, 9a.m. to 1p.m. Purchase hand-picked produce, fresh flowers, baked bread, local eggs/meats and more at Albany’s old fashioned farmers’ market. Saturdays. 4th & Ellsworth, City Hall parking lot. locallygrown.org.

Linn Genealogical Society presents: "Exploring GenLine Swedish Records" 1:00 p.m. by Tanya Wood. Albany Public Library, 2450 14^th Ave, Albany, Oregon. lgsoregon.org. (541) 791-1618 Free.

Tuesday, May 8th

What’s Up Downtown? Learn about Albany’s Preservation efforts and Main Street Program and how Albany’s past is a key component for Albany’s economic future. Sponsored by the Albany Downtown Association. 5:30p.m.

Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 Ferry SW. (541) 928-2469 albanydowntown.com. Free.

Wednesday, May 9th

Pioneer Bedtime Story at Monteith House 6:30 to 7:30p.m. circle around the fireplace and listen to a pioneer tale. Light refreshments will be served following the story and the first 20 children will receive a book to take home sponsored by Daughters of the American Revolution and the Monteith House Museum. Free.

Thursday, May 10th

How to Research Your Historic Building. 11:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m., Santiam Rooms Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW. (541) 917-7560 Free.

Friday, May 11th

Historic Monteith District Walking Tour Meet at the Monteith House at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about Albany’s historic architecture and history. (541) 928-0911 Free.

Saturday, May 12^th

Window Repair Workshop with Chris Gustafson, preservation and resource specialist, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 820 8^th Ave SW garage (ADA accessible). Registration requested (541) 928-0911 Free.

Sunday May 13^th

Hackleman District Walking Tour 4 p.m., meet outside Ciddici’s Pizza, 140 5th Ave SE. 541) 928-0911 Free.

Tuesday, May 15th

Historic Downtown Walking Tour of 1st Ave. Meet at Burkhart Square (Lyon and First Ave) 5:30 p.m. Learn about Albany’s historic architecture & history. Co-sponsored by the Albany Downtown Association and the Monteith Historical Society,  (541) 928-2469 albanydowntown.com  Free. Donations can be made to the Monteith Historical Society’s cannon fund.

Wednesday, May 16th

Historic Downtown Walking Tour of 2nd Ave. Meet at Burkhart Square (Lyon and First Ave) 5:30 p.m. Learn about Albany’s historic architecture & history. Co-sponsored by the Albany Downtown Association and the Monteith Historical Society, (541) 928-2469 albanydowntown.com  Free. Donations can be made to the Monteith Historical Society’s cannon fund.

Saturday, May 19th

Monteith House Museum Pre-Season  Clean-up,

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 518 2^nd Ave SW. As part of Albany’s Big Pick Up, the Monteith Society will lead volunteers in some clean up and light maintenance of Albany’s oldest home. 541-928-0911.

Sunday, May 20th

Linn County Historical Society Presents: Remembering Sweet Home

by Mona Waibel-Sweet Home Resident, Author, 2 p.m., Lakeside Center Mennonite Village, Albany 541-926-4680 Free.

Wednesday, May 23th

Preservation Awards Presentation at the City Council meeting,

7:15 p.m., Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW, (541) 917-7560 or email anne.catlin@cityofalbany.net.

Saturday, May 26th  (Held the last Saturday of most months.)

Albany Nosh Tour via Albany's Historic Trolley. Several of Albany’s favorite restaurants are right at home in historic buildings, during the preservation month tour, historic hidden gems will be pointed out along the way.  The Nosh Tour takes participants back stage in many of Albany's home-grown restaurants; tasting food and drink samples of what makes each establishment stand out, getting to see behind the scenes, and speaking with the people who make it all happen. Reservations are required and you must be 21 years old. Call 541-928-0911 to make reservations and for more information.

Upcoming Downtown Association Events

Published: 2010-02-03

- 2012 Event Dates Dates -

March 2&3 "Mid-Valley Made" Local Products -Inaugural event!
March 9 "Mixology Madness" Cocktail Contest -Inaugural event! March 15 - Members Evening Out - Silent Auction & Awards event April 7 - Downtown Egg Roll & Bunny Hop Scavenger Hunt
April 21 - Procession of the Species Parade
May 4 - Upstairs Downtown Loft Tour & Wine Walk
June 9 - Daily Life 1859 at the Monteith House
July 13 & 14 - Summer Sidewalk Sale
July 14 - Dare to cruise for CASA Car Show
July 26, 27 & 28 - Albany Quilts Downtown
July 28 - Historic Home Tour
July 13 through August 24 - Movies by Moonlight
August 11 - Dog Days of Summer -Inaugural event!
September 8- Antiques in the Streets
September 21- Downtown Beer Walk
October TBA - Going to Pots Sale
October TBA Trolley of Terror
October 27 - Downtown Trick-or-Treat
November 10 - Veteran's Day Parade
November 15,16 & 17 - Unwrapping Downtown for Christmas December 2 - Downtown Twice Around Christmas Parade
December 2 - Community Tree Lighting
December 9 - Christmas Parlour Tour
December 15 - Breakfast with Santa
December 15 - Free Holiday Movie
December 20 - Stay Out Late Winter Walk
December 24 - Whitespires Christmas Eve Sing-Along