Новости за 15.03.2018

The Oscar winner for the best foreign language film, "A Fantastic Woman," likely is the top new flick playing in mid-valley theaters this weekend, but the gay teen comedy "Love, Simon," is drawing strong reviews as well. Other new releases…

The Brimhall Academy of Irish Dance presents "Shamrockin' Shenanigans," an evening of traditional and contemporary Irish dance live music and more, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, at the Majestic Theatre, 115 SW Second St., Corvallis. Doors open at 6…

Philomath Montessori School will host its "Love of Learning" benefit concert from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW Second St., Corvallis. Cassandra Robertson will open the show at 7:30 p.m., followed by Space…

The Arioso Chamber Players (Jaclyn LaRue, oboe and oboe d'amore: Sean Paul Mills, cello, and Joy Ueng, piano, will perform along with guest artist P.J. Rohr, flute, in concert 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at First United Methodist Church 1115…

Folk singer Malvina Reynolds is long gone, but the message in her music is just as relevant in 2018 as it was in the 1960s.

The Oregon State University Opera Workshop, under the direction of Mitchell Hutchings, presents "Bon Appétit — An Evening of Opera" 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 16, at First United Congregational, 4515 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis.

The Oregon Jamboree Mystery Concert returns Friday, March 16, to Oregon State University's Austin Auditorium in the LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis.

BEND, Ore. (AP) — A Gresham pastor has been convicted of sexually abusing a former family member.

The Willamette Valley Concert Band will put a spotlight on music of the American West at a free concert scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday at the Russell Tripp Performance Center on the Linn-Benton Community College campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW…

Showers are likely throughout the mid-valley on Thursday, and forecasters say there's even a chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Highs should be around 50. The showers will continue Thursday night, with lows dropping into the mid-30s. Expect mostly cloudy conditions and…

MOSCOW (AP) — The head of Russian state-funded RT television says British Prime Minister Theresa May is to blame if British media are kicked out of Russia over the poisoning of an ex-spy.

SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AP) — A Cambodian court has started the trial of a British man who was among a group of foreigners arrested for allegedly posting photos on social media of sexually suggestive dancing.

Charli XCX has joked she'll "have to behave" when she heads out on tour with Taylor Swift and Camila Cabello.

British star Zayn Malik has confirmed that he's finished recording his long-awaited new album.

Kristen Stewart is set to star as iconic 60s actress Jean Seberg in the upcoming political thriller 'Against All Enemies'.

Swedish star Alicia Vikander has revealed she has ambitions to become a director.

The city of Corvallis is looking for a few good acres to devote to high-density housing.

The spotlight of the NCAA Division I wrestling tournament likely won’t have much effect on the majority, if not all, of the four-man contingent Oregon State is sending to Cleveland this week.

Women’s basketball

One of the biggest hurdles in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament can be the lack of knowledge of your opponents and having to put together a game plan on short notice.

The Corvallis High baseball team opened its season with a 28-1 nonconference victory over Franklin in five innings at Taylor Field.

SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — Macedonia's president refused to sign legislation late Wednesday to make Albanian the country's second official language — an action that could trigger a new political crisis in the small Balkan nation.