Monthly Archives: January 2012

Monster Jam comes to The Rose Garden - ticket giveaway

Monster Jam is coming to Portland! For a chance to win a family 4-pack of tickets to a show of your choice, leave a comment below letting us know if you have ever been to a Monster Jam show. The drawing will happen on Friday, February 3rd.

Read on for more info about the show!

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WHAT: For three shows only, fans will witness the world's best monster trucks battle it out in the ultimate event of intense speed, racing and destruction as Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam® returns to Portland.  Eight massive trucks will be part of the dirt-flying, car-crushin' action at the Rose Garden on Saturday February 11 and Sunday February 12. This year's truck lineup is highlighted by the legendary GRAVE DIGGER®, celebrating its 30th Anniversary of car crushing mayhem, along with the Portland debut of Tasmanian Devil and King Krunch; plus fan favorites Captain USA, El Matador, Obsession, Obsessed and Titan.

In addition to the world-class racing and freestyle competition action, die-hard fans can come to the stadium early to enjoy the Party in the Pits pre-show experience - which gives fans unparalleled access to view their favorite trucks up-close, meet the star drivers for autographs and take photos!

One of the most popular touring family entertainment sporting events in the world, the Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam is a high-flying, car-crushing explosive event of demolition, speed, power and unbelievable stunts with the world's best monster trucks and drivers whose skills provide an awesome spectacle of "rock-and-roar" that will bring fans to their feet cheering for more!

WHERE: The Rose Garden - One Center Court, Portland, OR  97227

WHEN: Saturday, February 11          2:00pm and 7:30pm

**Pit Party scheduled from 11:30am - 1:00pm

Sunday, February 12            2:00pm

TICKETS: Ticket price levels are $20, $30 (Gold Circle) and $40 (Front Row) for Adults; Kids (Ages 2-12) tickets are only $5 each.

Tickets available at Rose Quarter Box Office, at participating Tickets West Safeway Outlets, online at www.ComcastTIX.com or by phone at (877) 789-ROSE. (advance purchase only - ticket prices $2 more day of show, plus convenience, service & handling fees may apply).

Corvallis School District Closure (1)

All schools in the Corvallis School District will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 20th, due to severe flooding and dangerous driving conditions.  In addition, all extra-curricular activities, including athletic practices, will be cancelled.  

Today, Crescent Valley High School was the evacuation center for many displaced families due to flooding and mudslides.  This evening the Red Cross has created an evacuation shelter at the school.  

Corvallis is likely to see heavy rainfall tomorrow and Sunday, so please check the Corvallis School District website for updated information.

Drive carefully and take care!

Children's Performing Arts Series - IMPORTANT SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR January 21st

Due to weather concerns, this Saturday's performance by the Valentines Pigs will be rescheduled to March 10th at 10:00 a.m.

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