News Archive

Swifts Spotted at the Whiteside!
30 August 2010 | 8:12 pm
The swifts have returned to the Whiteside!.. The swifts are small birds that sometimes stop at the Whiteside during their annual migration south. The entire flock, moving as one, fly into the chimney and sleep there for the night, usually after feeding in the evening.The best time to view ... Read on

WHITESIDE WATERWORKS PHASE 1 UNDERWAY
22 August 2010 | 4:24 pm
Plumbing engineers cut ground to replace the Whiteside Theatre sewer line on Monday. The failed sewer line closed the downtown theatre in January, 2002, when The Fellowship of the Ring was the last cinema feature. In 2008, after the Whiteside Theatre Foundation acquired the movie palace, the group developed a detailed rehabilitation ... Read on

The Whiteside Jam is September 19th!
13 August 2010 | 10:22 pm
Join us at the Benton County Fairgrounds at 11am on Sunday, Sept. 19th, as the Whiteside Theatre Foundation presents Whiteside Jam: A benefit concert featuring local bands.For more information, keep checking this news blog and www.whitesidetheatre.org. To receive email updates, or for other inquiries about Whiteside Jam, ... Read on

OREGON CULTURAL TRUST FUNDS WHITESIDE WATERWORKS
27 July 2010 | 7:15 pm
The Oregon Cultural Trust awarded the Whiteside Theatre Foundation a competitive grant for Phase 1 of the Waterworks Project to repair the failed sewer line that closed the downtown theatre in 2002. Waterworks, an essential component of Whiteside's Act I Rehabilitation Plan, will restore the 1922 theatre's plumbing to functioning condition and set ... Read on

A Special Dinner at Aqua to help the Whiteside
12 July 2010 | 5:54 pm
On Monday, August 2nd, from 6-8pm, there will be a special dinner at Aqua in Corvallis to help support the Whiteside Theatre's Waterworks project (repair of the building's plumbing).Tickets are $60 per person for dinner and beverages (and you may win a prize!). The Aqua Restaurant & Bar is ... Read on

A Trip to the Elsinore Theatre on July 26th
22 June 2010 | 6:44 pm
On Monday, July 26th, a bus will depart from the Whiteside Theatre at 5 p.m. to travel in style up to a presentation, tour, and WurlitZer organ recital by resident organist extraordinaire Rick Parks. If you have never seen the beautiful Elsinore Theatre, or have never experienced organ music in ... Read on

Free Public Tours During Crazy Days
22 June 2010 | 6:38 pm
In support of Crazy Days, the Whiteside Theatre Foundation is offering Free Public Tours of the Whiteside Theatre on July 10th. Tours are at 10am, 10:30am, and 11:00am, and will last approximately 20 minutes. Each tour is limited to 35 guests.You can reserve a spot on the tour by sending an ... Read on

Dine Out for the Whiteside and Listen to Rowles & Holst!
7 May 2010 | 4:02 pm
The Whiteside Theatre is having a Dine-Out Benefit at Cloud 9 Bistro & Bar on Tuesday, May 11th. The Dine-Out will be from 5pm-9pm, with music by Rowles & Holst from 6pm-8pm. Cover is $5 per person.Proceeds go to the Whiteside Theatre Foundation, and will be used to match ... Read on

FunDaz Savings Cards Are Here!
1 May 2010 | 5:27 am
The Whiteside Theatre Foundation is selling FunDaz Savings cards to raise money for the Whiteside Theatre Foundation. The Savings card is like a coupon book, with discounts at retailers, restaurants, lodging, and entertainment spots all over our community and the country. A portion of the proceeds of each card sold ... Read on

Free Tours of the Whiteside Theatre May 1st, 10am-12pm
24 April 2010 | 6:20 am
In support of Preservation Month, the Whiteside Theatre Foundation is offering Free Public Tours of the Whiteside Theatre on May 1st. Tours are at 10am, 10:30am, 11am, and 11:30am, and will last 15-20 minutes. Each tour is limited to 35 guests.You can reserve a spot on the tour by sending ... Read on

Fundraiser at the Flat Tail Pub on April 12th
26 March 2010 | 3:00 pm
On Monday, April 12th, from 11am-11pm, the Flat Tail Pub will be hosting a Dine Out fundraiser for the Whiteside Theatre Foundation. There will be a raffle for door prizes, and Flat Tail Pub will donate a portion of the day's proceeds to the Whiteside Theatre Foundation.Come out ... Read on

da Vinci Film Festival Needs Volunteers for Mar 12-14
1 March 2010 | 7:27 pm
The da Vinci Film Festival, whose efforts are supported by the Whiteside Theatre Foundation, are in need of volunteers as ushers and for a few other positions for the weekend of March 12th-14th.They are looking for people willing to commit to a four-hour shift on Friday evening, Saturday ... Read on

Whiteside Theatre Benefit at Cloud 9 on Tuesday, March 9th
26 February 2010 | 3:50 pm
Join us for a Whiteside Theatre Benefit at Cloud 9 Bistro & Bar on Tuesday, March 9th, from 5pm to 9pm. A portion of the evening's proceeds will go to match grants for the Structural Analysis of the Whiteside, the first major step in the rehabilitation of the Theatre. Cloud 9 is ... Read on

Big Day Feb. 13th at the Whiteside Theatre
12 February 2010 | 9:16 am
Tomorrow, Saturday, Feb 13th, we will have volunteers under the marquee at the Whiteside from 10 am to 3:30 pm:We will be selling raffle tickets up until the 3:30 pm drawing of the winner.We will have our Reel Love Stories Tours at 1 pm and 2 pm.We will be selling and taking ... Read on

Reel Love Stories of The Whiteside Theatre Tour Feb. 13th
28 January 2010 | 1:30 pm
On Saturday, February 13th, the Whiteside Theatre Foundation will be conducting Love Story tours of the theatre at 1 PM and 2 PM. Members can purchase tickets for half price!This tour involves a walk through history to the present day and the true love stories of the people who met here, ... Read on

Buy a Screen Kiss February 13th!
28 January 2010 | 1:29 pm
Screen Kiss: NOW is your chance to purchase your very own piece of The Historic Whiteside Theatre Screen! On sale in front of The Whiteside Theatre on February 13th from 12 PM to 3:30 - YOU can purchase a piece of history! Only $20 for a framed limited edition item. Makes a great ... Read on

Whiteside Theatre Foundation Kiss Raffle 2010
26 January 2010 | 3:18 pm
Tickets are: 1 for $1 each6 for $5 or 15 for $10 On Saturday, February 13th at 3:30 PM under the marquee of The Whiteside Theatre a winning ticket will be selected by a kiss! This is a 50/50 raffle: The Grand prize winner receives HALF the proceeds from the raffle and the other half goes to ... Read on

Stories of the Whiteside Theatre
6 January 2010 | 3:17 pm
Do you have photos or a story to share about the Whiteside Theatre?Whiteside Theatre Foundation volunteers are documenting your stories about the Whiteside during the month of January. If you have a story you want to share, email your contact information the Whiteside Theatre Foundation, and we'll get in ... Read on

Christmas Tree Available
19 December 2009 | 7:28 pm
The Whiteside Theatre has a Christmas tree left over from Santa's visit that we need someone to adopt. Do you know someone who needs a tree this year? The tree would need to be picked up at the Whiteside Theatre. If you are interested in this tree, please send us ... Read on

Santa at the Whiteside on the 12th and 19th
6 December 2009 | 7:52 am
Santa will be in front of the Whiteside Theatre from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, Dec. 12th and 19th. A FREE photo will be taken and sent to your email. You will need to fill out a form with your email address so that we can email the photo to ... Read on

Whiteside Theatre Receives Waterworks Grant
23 November 2009 | 2:09 pm
Preserving Oregon awarded the Whiteside Theatre Foundation $19,210 to partially fund the Waterworks project. Twelve other groups, including two other historic theaters, the Hollywood, Portland, and the Liberty, Astoria, also received funding.The Heritage Programs Division, State Historic Preservation Office, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department earmarked $250,000 of Lottery funds for its ... Read on

Free Public Tours of the Whiteside Theatre on Dec. 5th
16 November 2009 | 9:38 pm
On Saturday, December 5th, Whiteside Theatre Foundation volunteers will be conducting free tours of the Whiteside Theatre. The tours will start at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm, and will last about 20 minutes.The number of places is limited to 34 for each tour, and no reservations can be made before the the day ... Read on

Join Us at the Parade on Nov. 27th
14 November 2009 | 5:42 pm
Come join us for Corvallis' Annual Christmas Parade on Friday, November 27th, from 5:30 PM until the parade ends.We will have an information table under the marquee at the theatre, where we will be selling ornaments, note cards, and art prints.Hope to see you there !... Read on

November 7th - Happy 87th Birthday to the Whiteside Theatre!
2 November 2009 | 7:28 pm
Come celebrate the 87th birthday of the Theatre on Saturday, November 7th, 2009, 11am-1pm under the historic marquee at 361 SW Madison Avenue.Stop by and join the fun, learn about this beautiful historic building and it's exciting future!... Read on

Fall Membership Drive
16 October 2009 | 8:28 pm
Join today: be a part of the rehabilitation! You are invited to participate in The Whiteside Theatre Foundation's Fall Membership Drive to win the Grand Prize of a marvelous movie-themed gift basket and other prizes to be given away at our 87th Birthday Party on November 7, 2009 (11am-1pm).Each new ... Read on