It’s becoming a tradition at Venti’s — our annual Russian River Brewing Co. Pairing Dinner is happening on Monday, April 29 at 6pm. You’ve probably heard lore about Pliny the Younger. Now is your chance to enjoy this fabled beer with some wonderful food, paired by our kitchen geniuses. Tickets are LIMITED and available only…
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Russian River Pairing Dinner is ON! Tickets available tonight at Taphouse!
It’s becoming a tradition at Venti’s — our annual Russian River Brewing Co. Pairing Dinner is happening on Monday, April 29 at 6pm. You’ve probably heard lore about Pliny the Younger. Now is your chance to enjoy this fabled beer with some wonderful food, paired by our kitchen geniuses. Tickets are LIMITED! Friday, March 15…
Venti’s in the news
If you haven’t already seen, Venti’s Taphouse has been featured in several regional and local publications! The Statesman Journal ran a piece highlighting after hours and entertainment at the Taphouse (2840 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302) and Basement Bar (325 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301). See the article here: Statesman Journal The Salem…
Dark Snow Project
Dr. Jason E. Box, my brother, has started a crowdsource fundraising drive to finance an expedition to investigate/measure the impact of wildfire and industrial black carbon ‘soot’ on the darkening of snow and ice. The darkening increases absorbed sunlight, multiplying the impact of heat-driven melt processes. A well made 8+ minute YouTube mini documentary on…
Downtown Salem living?
We were visited this morning by Annie from the City of Salem, who is working on Thank you for your input and ideas this morning regarding the North Downtown Housing Investment Strategy. I’m including additional text below in the case that any of this is useful for the blog or Facebook posts you mentioned. Thank you…
Whoa! Lots going on in February at the Taphouse
///// FEBRUARY ///// Free 21+ Craft Brewed Concerts Friday, Feb 8th The Student Loan + Pliny the Elder Free 21+ Craft Brewed Concerts Saturday, Feb 9th Shook Twins – Dogfish Head Brewing party w/ rep Jim Ford Wednesday, February 13 Beer Geek – bread Trays available in the dining room and bar starting at 4p…
Salem Restaurant Week
Join Venti’s and many other Salem area restaurants this week for the 2nd annual Salem Restaurant Week, Jan. 14-20, 2013. The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is working with a variety of businesses and organizations to make this happen. Simply put, a restaurant week is a celebration of the culinary talents of area restaurants. During…
December-January basement art // Robin Cunningham
Framed collages by Salem-area artist Robin Cunninham are on display in the Basement through January 2013. These offbeat and colorful images are friendly and funny, some portraying animals, flowers and a cheeky messages. Email Robin for information about purchasing her work. Artist’s Statement: Magazines, advertisements, wrapping paper, old calendars, tissue boxes, wall paper scraps, brochures,…
Lagunitas Beer Pairing Dinner Monday, January 21
Lagunitas Brewing Company Pairing Dinner Come join us for a celebration of craft beer, featuring the Lagunitas Brewing Company of Petaluma, Calif. Expand your beer knowledge as you enjoy a perfectly paired four course craft beer dinner and an intermezzo. Tickets now available at either Venti’s location! Event is 21+, tickets $70 per person. Menu…
Curious about spicy food pairings?
Spicy foods like our curry can be paired with a hoppy beer like Pale Ale or India Pale Ale which intensify the spice sensation or with a Porter or Stout as a counterpoint to the spice. These roasty, full bodied, dark beers quell the spice and prepare your palate for the next bite. Pick your…
Support small business!
First off, thank you for your patronage, guys. We at Venti’s are so proud of our community. We are a small business success story and do our best to support local and small business! Local small businesses really boost the economy and invigorate neighborhoods. Venti’s is proud to take part in Small Business Saturday, and…
Sharing a Goodie
We were so excited to share! Please visit whodidgoodtoday.com to nominate a GOODIE! Daughter appreciates mom for support to community and family Proud Nominate a GOODIE Partner Jazlyn Myers thinks her mother, Leeann Marx, is pretty special. Marx has spent her career working with the homeless and people in need….
McKinley Mac at the Taphouse
Visit the Taphouse at 2840 Commercial St SE during October for our special McKinley Mac! $1 from each McKinley Mac sold during October will go to support McKinley Elementary School. Available at Taphouse only. McKinley Mac is a recent creation by our chef Tyler Gresley and may end up on the menu permanently! It is…
October-November upstairs artist / Tim Blackburn
Venti’s would like to welcome Tim Blackburn of Drop Out Art as the October-November upstairs artist. Working in the medium of spray paint and hand-cut stencils, Tim recently participated in the Backyard Art Show in Corvallis, an event which featured graffiti artists, work by homeless artists and the Corvallis Graffiti Collective. Blackburn’s wife, Angela, said…
Discover Pink Walk 2012 // Jennifer Sumerlin
Join Venti’s and many others on Sunday, September 30th for the YWCA 2012 Discover Pink Walk. The annual YWCA Discover Pink Walk raises funds for early detection exams for low income and un- and underinsured women and supports our breast cancer support groups along with our extensive library and resources. Additionally, it creates community awareness…
“Who did good today?”
Spreading good news just got easier, thanks to Venti’s Cafe and Basement Bar and Taphouse and 11 local businesses partnering with whodidgoodtoday.com’s “Nominate a Goodie” campaign. It’s all about turning community members into agents of positive news by posting their selected stories on various web and social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter. “We’re very…
My dad scored 100%
Are you an American Craft Beer Champion? Are you a beer geek? How many breweries are in the U.S.? How many gallons of beer does a barrel equate to? More than three quarters (77%) of the hops grown in the United States come from which state? The dark color of a porter comes from what…
Venti’s Cafe + Taphouse 1 Year Anniversary Party
Venti’s Cafe + Taphouse 1 Year Anniversary Party Saturday, Aug. 11 11:30am to 1:30am Music from Floodplain & Jamalia, and more $6 Burger+Brew ALL DAY A backyard burger w/ fried chips and a glass of Ninkasi Tricerahops Amazing Food Specials ALL DAY Special Draft Beer Selection + $1 OFF DRAFT ALL DAY $5 Cocktails ALL…
August-September artist // Zak Stone
Venti’s Cafe + Basement Bar welcomes Zak Stone as our August-September artist. We have had installations by a variety of photographers over the years but Zak is definitely the first to have an all Instagram show. Very cool. Totally inspiring. Hope you all enjoy! What is Instagram? I was slightly unsure myself so I am…
Venti’s Best of West IPA Bowl II
Brackets must be submitted prior to contest no later than close of business July 30. Download your brackets here or pick one up at the Basement Bar. Chosen for: Quality, regional representation & ongoing availability for subsequent rounds of competition. Many great beers were not included. Seeding: For initial seeding & bracket set-up, beers were…
Next C2V is Tuesday, June 26
Hey, guys. Just a reminder that Tuesday, June 26 is our next C2V event. Thanks to the Courthouse, Gallagher Fitness Resource and Friends of Two Bridges, these events are gaining popularity and momentum. Thanks to all who participate. There is still time to register! See details from Michael Miller below. ::::::::::::::::: First of all, let…
///// Wine Pairing Dinner feat. Mystic Wines /////
Wine Pairing Dinner in the Basement Bar Sunday, June 24 • 6p • five courses • 21+ • $87 (includes gratuity) Tickets available downtown location only. Our inaugural wine pairing event is limited to 25 participants. Come be a part of history in Venti’s Basement. 1st course ’06 Home Ranch Pinot Noir Beef tartare…
Live Salem / CET Salem
A few summers ago my friend’s two daughters showed up at Venti’s —huge smiles on their faces — with stage make-up versions of scrapes and bruises. These scrapes and bruises looked pretty gory. I was impressed. Giggling, the girls told me it was from their stage make-up class at CET, Salem’s Children’s Educational Theatre. This…
Open Memorial Day
Hi, everyone. Just a reminder that both locations of Venti’s will be open on Monday, May 28. Have a happy and safe Memorial Day!
Next Gen Products — RFID
Hey, all. Leslie here. This post doesn’t really have much to do w/ Venti’s news. Actually nothing to do. I wanted to share the web site of my aunt Loretta’s company, Next Gen Products. Interesting stuff. Check it out. As some of you know, Next Gen Products is an authorized reseller of Identity Stronghold Products….
Mother’s Day menu at the Taphouse
We recommend everything at Venti’s but today you may need a reservation. Order items a la carte OR select 3 courses for only $20 APPETIZER Artichoke bottoms w/ quail eggs & julienned prosciutto. $8 Butternut sqash, wild garlic & vanilla soup. $4 cup / $6 bowl Grilled heart of Romaine w/ Za’atar dressing & shaved…
Gluten Free newsletter // just passing along the info
Just wanted to remind our readers that our friends at the Mid-Willamette Valley GF Intolerance Group have monthly meetings: 3rd Saturday of the month; 10 a.m. to noon Kaiser Permanente Skyline Medical Center Conference room 1 (turn right after entering the building) 5125 Skyline Rd S., Salem Upcoming Luncheon on April 28 Mark your calendars…
Live Salem / KMUZ
After over five years of grass-roots effort, KMUZ has been live now since Dec. 17, 2011, on the airwaves at 88.5 FM and also available streaming via their web site. That kind of perseverence is admirable and the hard work, trust and faith has paid off and definitely garners a Venti’s Live Salem feature. I…
Peace Dragon Warriors Paddling Club
Venti’s is proud to support the Peace Dragon Warriors Paddling Club — Salem’s premier dragon boating club. This month, we are helping PDWPC fundraising efforts in several ways: 1) A tasty menu item, Peace Dragon Warrior Wontons — $1 from each sold goes to the club; 2) PDWPC Fundraiser at The Taphouse on Wednesday, March…
hop infusion at venti’s
Tableside Whole Cone Hop Infusion at Venti’s Want to “hoptimize” your Hefeweizen? Care to “dry-hop” your Dunkel? Why not? Now available for your consideration: table side dry-hop infused beer. We take a whopping handful of hops of your choice and pack it into a French press full of your favorite beer, giving it a huge…
Venti’s Basement // FYI
Hey, friends. This is just a note to let you know that there is seating in the Basement Monday-Friday 11am to 4pm Not everyone is aware that we do have the Basement available for seating during the day. Tell your friends!
Gluten Free support group
A few weeks ago, members of the Mid-Willamette Valley Gluten Intolerance Group, spoke to the Venti’s staff about the “gluten free” and what that means for a customer. It was an informative and eye-opening presentation. We are happy to share that there is a support group that meets monthly. Information below: :::::::::::: MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY GLUTEN…
Live Salem / Friends of Two Bridges
Imagine downtown Salem directly linked to miles and miles of trails and park land. That’s what Friends of Two Bridges is striving toward. With the completion of the first phase — the Railroad Bridge joining downtown to Wallace Marine Park — the next phase and crowning jewel is the bridge connecting downtown to Minto Island….
Live Salem Campaign // Debbie Boe
Welcome to 2012. What better way to start the new year off than making a commitment to health and wellness. Our personal choice at Venti’s is Debbie Boe. She has been hands-on part of our health and wellness for many years, as a yoga mentor and massage therapist/healer. Debbie has been practicing yoga since the…
Gilgamesh Beer Pairing Menu is set
Monday, January 23 6pm Venti’s Cafe + Taphouse, 2840 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302 21+ $35/ticket includes three courses, perfectly paired w/ Gilgamesh beers! Tickets are available through January 18, 2012. We are getting close to our first beer pairing dinner of 2012. We’ve partnered w/ Gilgamesh Brewery for the wonderful beers and our…
Gilgamesh Beer Pairing Dinner // Monday, Jan. 23, 2012 6p
Tickets to this event make great gifts! Monday, January 23 6pm Venti’s Cafe + Taphouse, 2840 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302 21+ $35/ticket includes three courses, perfectly paired w/ Gilgamesh beers! All Gilgamesh beers will be available on draft – including the release of MEGA MAMBA – so bring a growler, or purchase one…
Venti’s holiday closures // FYI
Sunday, December 18th, 2011 Closing early for Venti’s Holiday Party Downtown open 12-4p Taphouse open 12-5p Saturday, December 24th Closing early Christmas Eve Both locations open 11a-4p Sunday, December 25th Merry Christmas! Both locations closed Sunday, January 1st, 2012 Happy New Year! Both locations closed
Live Salem Campaign // Salem Cinema
When brainstorming for the December Live Salem featured business, we unanimously agreed that we wanted to feature a business so valued, vital and attractive, a destination and icon of our city. And since it’s December and holiday gift-buying/giving is upon us, we thought about featuring a retail store that we love but then realized we…
Live Salem campaign // LifeSource Natural Foods
LifeSource Natural Foods is an enormously important part of the Salem community — the place to shop for locally and regionally grown organic produce, meat and dairy. Plus there is a kick ass deli/salad bar that is incomparable in town. LifeSource is as committed to Salem as we are, partnering regularly w/ Breakfast on Bikes,…
Adrian Castillo // Nov.-Dec. upstairs artist
Venti’s is pleased to welcome the art of Adrian Castillo as the upstairs artist for November-December. These pen and ink prints are intense in color, subject matter and intricacy. The series on display at Venti’s explores the human form, brightly colored in contrast w/ medical illustrations and charts, with elements of technology threaded through the…
Live Salem campaign // Salem Area Trails Alliance
Salem Area Trails Alliance is making Salem a better place. Through their efforts, the creation of the Spring Valley Trail System will become a reality. The goal is to build a continuous trail system along the Willamette River – the Salem Greenway Trail (SGT). SATA is starting with the Spring Valley Trail. This multi-use trail…
/// Taphouse + Jon Steiner ///
It is taking a while to get art up at the Taphouse, I’m sure some of you have noticed. So noticible, in fact, that many artists have approached us offering to come hang their work. Jon Steiner was persistent and hanging now at the Taphouse as you walk in is a dazzling, colorful triptych. The…
//// Sept.-Oct. Basement Artist — Tricia Klock ////
If you’ve been in the Basement Bar in the past few days, one image will no doubt have stood out. “Bath” by the September-October artist, Tricia Klock, depicts a woman having a soak in a bathtub, ready to overflow with turquoise water. Not quite the Edgar Degas Bathers from the 1880s… Tricia’s “Bath” painting is…
/// Craft beer edu meetup, Sat., Sept. 10 ///
The first in an ongoing series at the Taphouse. 21+ please Expand your beer knowledge with our Craft Beer Czar Matt Killikelly. In these informal, interactive meetings, each attendee can enjoy their beer samplers as Matt discusses beer history, styles, food pairing suggestions and more. BYO questions. For more information, email ventiscafe@gmail.com Some questions you…
Gilgamesh Brewing ‘Summer Wrap Up Party’
Love this! So happy to be a part of it. Bush Park, Salem, OR Sunday, Sept. 4 12p-9p Verbiage stolen from the Gilgamesh FB event. As much as we hate it, summer is coming to an end. Being the fun loving brewery that we are, we can’t let it go without throwing one more bash….
///// closed on Labor Day /////
Venti’s will be closed on Labor Day. Both locations. If you have any questions, email us at ventiscafe@gmail.com Hope you all have a safe holiday. Do something wonderful!
Fifth Monday, Aug. 29 at Venti’s Cafe + Basement Bar
The beloved, unique Basement Bar event, Fifth Monday, is back. Monday, Aug. 29 from 4-close in the Basement Bar, 325 Court St NE, Salem, OR 97301 That’s a week from today, people. And it is only happening at the downtown location. Come enjoy music, games and giveaways. There is a rumor that we might have…
bike racks + on-street parking
Bike racks! Bike racks! Bike racks! There are bike racks at the Taphouse now. Shiny, beautiful, brand new bike racks! Yes! Dino was able to procure several brand new bike racks from our buddies at Santiam Bicycle. These new racks were installed in the back, east side of the building, upon some gravel. Look at…
Peas, Love & Yoga
You know how I talk about how cool Salem is? Debbie Boe is making Salem cooler with Pea, Love & Yoga at Minto Island Growers organic farm. Check out the write up the Statesman did this week. Debbie happened to be buying produce and got to talking about yoga w/ Elizabeth Miller, owner of Minto…
GFR Friday Nite Family Run/Walk from Venti’s to Venti’s //// GFR/V2V
Gallagher Fitness Resources Rocks! Check out the amazing press release below from Gallagher Fitness Resources to promote our upcoming joint Friday night series: To help our awesome friends promote the opening of their second location, Gallagher Fitness Resources invites you to walk, jog or run from one Venti’s location to the other on Friday nights…
The Great Idea at Enchanted Forest
Venti’s is proud to sponsor the 2011 The Great Idea at Enchanted Forest. Tickets are $20 and sold exclusively at Ranch Records (237 High Street NE, Salem, OR 97301, 503-362-8515). Check out the Facebook page for full details. And thank the amazing Doug Hoffman for all his hard work to make this thing happen. Rumor…
Deschutes Party at Venti’s Basement Bar
Conflux No. 2 Pub Release Party Thursday, 7/28 4-8p in the Basement Bar “Be one of the first people in Salem to try the newest collaboration series brew called Conflux No. 2. This White I.P.A. dreamed up by Boulevard Brewmaster, Steven Pauwels, and Deschutes Brewery Brewmaster, Larry Sidor is a hoppy wheat ale of sorts…
Our Beer Czar, Matt Killikelly, goes viral
In case you missed it, you can hear podcast of our Beer Czar Matt Killikelly on KXL’s Beer O’Clock – http://www.kxl.com/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=5365976 (listen for Matt at 22 minutes). Matt was featured on Beer O’Clock by the lovely Beer Goddess, radio personality and writer, Lisa Morrison on Saturday, July 2, where she hyped up his visit w/…
/// July – August artists ///
We welcome back Destree Rudolph for a collaborative show this time with friends Candace Coyle and Shelby Koning. The pieces are vivid, dramatic and vocal (and look wonderful on our walls). About concept, Destree writes: I had the idea for this show over a year ago when I was discussing the idea of compartmentalization with…
Venti’s water bottles
You may have noticed that we do not stock water in plastic bottles any more. Actually, for several months. The impetus behind this is to reduce peoples’ reliance on disposable water and minimize waste. C’mon, people. It’s water. That stuff that is bottled up came from a tap somewhere. Salem is known for having some…
Salem woman needs your help
Active Salem Woman Loses Leg In Accident On June 9, 2011, while riding her new Harley and wearing her dragon boat team colors (purple and orange), the community’s beloved Jackie Lee Bell was hit by a pickup, the driver of which ran a red light. Jackie has since had her leg amputated above the knee…
A few new construction pix
So much is going on at The Taphouse, 2840 Commercial St SE, Salem. Here are some pix of current construction. The interior is set to be painted within the week and then the concrete floor will go in (it will be polished concrete after all is said and done). We will have carpet tiles in…
First Monday // May 30
1/2 off tapas! Live music! Coaster scavenger hunt! Swag giveaways! AND at 4pm we’ll be tapping a keg of Pliny the Elder… (last 5th Monday, we drained this keg in less than 3 hours!) May 30 • 4p to close in the basement Also Salem’s own roller derby league- the Cherry City Derby Girls- is…
Talk of the town!
Always nice to get a shout out in our local paper, Statesman Journal. We are working feverishly to make our July opening. You’ve probably noticed that the exterior of the building got a fresh coat of urethane and we mysteriously had a “v” and “n” on the Commercial Street face of the building. That was…
May – June upstairs artist // Dayna Collins
Venti’s welcomes back Dayna Collins for a solo show, Fearless, featuring “a delightful array of Fearless Faces and recent textural and mixed media paintings.” What I love about Dayna is she lives her art. Typical for most artists, her paintings are an expression of the internal. But knowing Dayna personally, I feel so much more…
May-June Basement artist // Laura LaDue
Venti’s is proud to show a selection of photos from Laura LaDue during May & June in our Basement. It is always exciting to see what our artists come up with for their shows, and always a surprise to see how creative people are, no matter the medium. The “Performers” show features photos from Laura’s…
Belgian Beer Pairing Supper // May 22 // 2-5pm // $45
Our customers have been clamouring for a beer tasting or pairing event. After some deliberations, Beer Czar Matt Killikelly, Service Manager Tricia Hande and Chef Tyler decided upon the Belgian Beer Pairing Supper on Sunday, May 22 / 2-5 pm. Tickets are limited and are available now: $45 Hosted by Venti’s Beer Czar Matt Killikelly,…
Mama’s Fire
The Venti’s menu is dynamic and our kitchen is constantly trying out new ideas. Along the way, we discover things that really work. A good example of that is Mama’s Fire Tibetan Hot Sauce and BBQ Sauce. This local company produces an excellent product. Its unique combination of spices caught our attention in 2010. Chef…
Big News // Venti’s Cafe + Taphouse —> summer 2011
Second Venti’s location will feature same menu and a lot more beer Thanks to the demand of our loyal customers, Venti’s Cafe continues to grow. We have served downtown Salem since 1996 and are proud to announce the coming of our 2nd Salem location, opening summer 2011, at 2840 Commercial St. S. Formerly the location…
///// Cherry City Music Festival /////
The Cherry City Music Festival is April 7, 8 & 9 We are pleased to be part of the Cherry City Music Festival for the 3rd year in a row! This is the 4th annual event and the organizers have added more venues and more bands. Like a breath of warm spring air, the 2011…
April // Boys & Girls Club benefit
Venti’s is down for lots of causes. Sometimes we are more public than at other times. Typically you see the Venti’s name attached to bicycling promotion and this past Christmas season we collected for Toys for Tots. We wanted to do something in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month and were approached by the Boys…
YMCA R.A.T. Racquetball Championships // March 19 -20
Venti’s is one of the many sponsors of the upcoming YMCA R.A.T. Racquetball Championships at the Salem YMCA. We are huge YMCA boosters. Anything that promotes a healthy lifestyle and community outreach. The YMCA does so much in our community for families, children and wellness in general. BTW, if you haven’t noticed, the YMCA has…
St Pat’s at Venti’s
On Thursday, March 17 Venti’s will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the Basement Bar with some special Irish beers including Harp, Guinness, Smithwick’s, Half and Half of Guinness/Harp and, for the adventurous, Irish Car Bombs. I didn’t know what an Irish Car Bomb was so I had to look it up. Wikipedia says is is…
Fat Tuesday // March 8
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras party tonight. We’ll be tapping Pliny the Younger, Abita-Turbodog in the Basement Bar and cooking up some Jambalaya and Blue Crab Sandwiches. Come by any time for food and after 6 for Pliny!
March-April Artist // Timmy B-Well
Venti’s welcomes back Timmy B-Well as featured artist for March-April 2011. Ranging from large to small formats, Timmy’s pieces all seem to have a mural feel, even the smaller pieces. Many of the paintings have a breezy atmosphere with insanely intricate embellishments and thoughtful hits of spray paint, layered with more detail, meditative graphic pen…
First Wednesday / March, 2 2011
First Wednesday is always a good time anywhere downtown and Venti’s wants to get in on the action: Michael Hamlin Taylor will be playing in the Basement from 6p – ? on Wednesday, March 2, 2011. Below is some material about Michael from his press packet. Michael Hamlin Taylor Contemporary Folk Artist Michael Hamlin…
Thursday, Feb. 10
Plan ahead: on Thursday, Feb. 10 Venti’s Bar will not open until 5:30p // but u can still get beer upstairs at 4p.
January – February basement artist // Jami Moffett
Please come check out her work at Venti’s and Browns Town throughout February.
January upstairs artist // Chris Wilhelm
Chris is a self-taught painter. He is avid about his art, creative and prolific. He is inspired by pop culture, songs like “The FInal Countdown” by Europe or photos of historic events (e.g. the Hindenburg disaster of 1937).
Fifth Mondays
Our 5th Monday celebrations will begin at 6p in the Basement and will include Venti’s trivia (i.e. trivia about Venti’s staff, food, etc.), games and raffle, swag and gift certificate giveaways, $5 entrees and special cocktails.
Redefining Salem
We at Venti’s want to say THANK YOU to all of you who try so hard to redefine Salem.
Do your holiday shopping and support Toys for Tots!
Toys for Tots collection site
“Best of” voting ends on 12/16!
Hey, everyone, “Best of” voting continues through December 16 so visit Salem Weekly’s Mid-Willamette Best of 2010 link and vote for Venti’s! We were nominated in 13 categories. – Best Outdoor Dining – Best Vegetarian – Best Hummus – Best Lunch Break – Best Customer Service – Best Bar – Best Singles Bar – Best…
Venti’s Basement Artist / November-December / Brian Sparks
Photography by Brian H. Sparks will be on display in the VBar November-December, snapshots of iconographic images, colorful and vibrant. Brian also hand-built each of the frames for his pieces. Precise, clean lines, framing his photographs perfectly.
Nov./Dec. artist upstairs // Laura Finney
Venti’s welcome longtime friend Laura Finney to our upstairs wall space. Laura works in pretty much any medium she can get her hands on — everything from painting to bead work. When I first met her, I was awed that she designed and beaded leather book covers that were very popular among our circle of…
Salem Weekly’s Best of / Rock the vote
Is there room in your heart to vote for Venti’s?
Halloween at Venti’s / Monster Mash Dance Party / 13 Nights of Halloween
Venti’s is having a Halloween costume dance party on 10/31 9-midnight 21+. DJ. No cover. Must have valid ID.
Need volunteers for Beer & Cider Festival / Sept. 25
Need volunteers for Beer & Cider Festival / Sept. 25
Return of the Mamba
Gilgamesh Brewing beer tasting / meet the brewers
August 26 in Venti’s Basement
Return of the Mamba, and introducing a new experimental brew. 6 – 9. 21+
Micah Boylan :::: July upstairs artist
Venti’s welcomes Micah Boylan as upstairs artist for July – August. Art fueled by emotion, inspiration and passion.
Sake Sake Sake at Venti’s Basement
Try some really yummy sake cocktails: the Hello Kitty, Green Orchid, Fire Breathing Dragon, Dreamsicle, Japanese Russian, and more! Lots of different sakes to try, including delicious flavors, like pear and mango/ginger.
Join KMUZ for our Summer Kick-Off Membership Drive Event at Venti’s
Salem’s new and upcoming community radio station, is holding a Membership Drive kick-off event featuring local musician Lisa Nunes and guests on Monday evening, June 7th, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. at Venti’s.
June artist // basement // Heidi Kirkpatrick
The works selected on view at Venti’s Café are a combination of images from several bodies of work made over the last fifteen years. All photographs are archivally processed and framed. If you have any questions or comments, or are interested in a purchase, please contact the artist at www.heidikirkpatrick.com
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!
Venti’s wants downtown Salem to thrive. We see people downtown during the day on Sunday and we hope that being open on Sundays will drive more life into our lovely downtown core.
In case you missed it…
Take your child to work day was a few weeks ago. Yes, sorry for the lag but I wanted to share some photos Will Bragg took that day.
::::: Dayna Collins / Destree Rudolph / May-June artists at Venti’s :::::
There will be an artists’ reception on Saturday, May 1 from 6-9 at Venti’s. Please stop in for the reception.
Earth Day is upon us. Thursday, April 22nd.
We’re going to donate $1 from each and every beer we sell to show our support for people being proactive about taking care of our planet.
::::: April artist upstairs: Eric Taukus :::::
Venti’s loves the mix of art we get monthly. Upstairs this month is Eric Taukus, a Salem artist with a love of spray paint!
Local brewery ::::: Gilgamesh Brewing (Turner, OR) ::::: tasting on Wednesday 5-8p
Salem Release Party
Time:5:00PM Wednesday, April 14th
Location:Ventis Cafe & Basement Bar
March artist upstairs: Patrick Burke
Occasionally people look at my work and say “That’s not exactly photography is it?” I thank them for seeing the difference.