Linfield University’s McMinnville Campus hosts a robust schedule of public — and mostly free — events this month. The university welcomes several renown speakers this month, including author, and alumnus, Anne Zimmerman; journalist and wine expert Felicity Carter; and CEO/co-founder of CHO Wines, Lois Cho.
All events are open to the public and free, unless otherwise noted.
Continuing through March 15: Linfield Gallery presents Travis Johnson: “Toxic Gods & Black Fairytales”
The Linfield Gallery continues its exhibition from Travis Johnson, a cross-disciplinary artist who leans on painting, sculpture and performance to express and distill his reexamination of a rural black aesthetic. Johnson explores the poetic, philosophical and practical relationship between material, the body and subsistence. He leans on the whimsical and cartoon iconography as a staple and references in his work the imprint that religion and labor have on the diasporic fragmented body. Johnson is currently a visiting assistant professor of painting and drawing at Willamette University. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. This exhibition is sponsored by the Lacroute Arts Series and the Department of Art.
March 6: Mac Reads with Anne Zimmerman ’00
Join a discussion with author Anne Zimmerman ’00 at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at Nicholson Library. She will read from her book, “An Extravagant Hunger: The Passionate Years of M.F.K. Fisher.” Zimmerman is the Atticus Hotel’s first artist-in-residency and was Linfield’s Outstanding Young Alumnus in 2013. This event is sponsored by the McMinnville Public Library, Third Street Books, and Linfield University’s Nicholson Library.
March 6: “Wine and Health: A Global Perspective” with Felicity Carter
Linfield University’s Wine Lecture Series returns at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6 in Linfield’s Graf Auditorium. Felicity Carter, an internationally acclaimed journalist and wine expert, speaks on the shifting perceptions of wine and the World Health Organization’s zero-alcohol policy, examining its implications for the wine industry and consumers. Registration required at linfield.edu/wine. For more information, contact Robin Brown at rbrown@linfield.edu. Linfield’s Wine Lecture Series is supported by Marka and Thomas Hughes.
March 6: Lovers and Lieder
Enjoy a night of works composed by married couples, and performed by a married duo, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6 in Delkin Recital Hall. Joycelyn Thomas, soprano, and Zachary Lenox, baritone, will sing a collection of art songs and duets sure to enthrall the audience.
March 9: “Second Sunday Pop-Up” at Acorn to Oak Wine Experience
Enjoy a free tasting from Monks Gate and Ricochet Wines at Acorn to Oak Wine Experience (546 NE 3rd Street). Representatives from the wineries will be sharing an exclusive list of their wines. Bottles will be available for purchase directly from each winery.
March 12-15: 2025 OSAA / OnPoint Community Credit Union 5A Boys and Girls Basketball State Championships
Linfield University once again hosts the high school state championship for girls and boys basketball. The action runs Wednesday, March 12 through Saturday, March 15 in Ted Wilson Gymnasium. Game times vary each day. The girls championship game will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the boys championship game at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. Tickets are available through the OSAA at https://www.osaa.org/shop/tickets. Full tournament information, including brackets, is at https://www.osaa.org/championships?view=bbx.
March 13: Wildcat Wine Chat with Lois Cho
Join Linfield University for a Wildcat Wine Chat with Lois Cho, the chief executive officer/co-founder of CHO Wines, as she shares her journey in wine. The conversation runs from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, March 13 in Fred Meyer Lounge (Riley Campus Center). Maria Ponzi, director of Linfield’s Center for Wine Education, will host the event. Open to all ages. Registration required at linfield.edu/wine.
March 19: “Crossing Borders” Speaker Panel
The “Crossing Borders” Speaker Panel brings Molly Chew ’12, who leads the ReUnite Project at VECINA, and multimedia artist Patricia Vázquez Gómez together from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 in Riley Campus Center, room 201.
VECINA’s ReUnite Project facilitates the swift release and reunification of detained unaccompanied immigrant children with their family members and other loved ones, known as “sponsors,” through pro bono legal services and individualized support. Since the project’s launch in March 2021, ReUnite has supported over 1,400 unaccompanied children in the release and reunification process. As project director, Chew serves as an expert and consultant on issues concerning unaccompanied minors, family separation and reunification.
Vázquez Gómez’ investigates the social functions of art, the intersections between aesthetics, ethics and politics and the expansion of community-based art practices. Her multimedia work includes painting, printmaking, video and music, among others. Her work is informed by her experiences working in the immigrant rights and other social justice movements.
The event is sponsored by Linfield’s Learning Across Boundaries (LAB).
March 20: Choir Tour Concert
The Linfield Concert Choir returns to McMinnville after performing on the Carnegie Hall stage on March 13. The ensemble will delight the audience with an encore performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 20 in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium inside Melrose Hall. The concert features the Oregon premiere of Andrea Ramsey’s “The Wilderness of You.”
March 20: Sprout Summit
The Sprout Summit is a community-driven activator event that brings together leaders in sustainability and circular cities from both the public and private sectors. Attendees will build value by forging new connections, sharing transformative ideas and turning intention into action.
The inaugural event runs from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, March 20 at Linfield University’s Nicholson Library. Scheduled to speak are Senator Ron Wyden; Justin Zuelner, president of The Wave Foundation; Alicia Chapman, CEO of Willamette Technical Fabricators; and Patrick Crowley, founder and CEO of Chapul Farms.
Tickets for this event range from $50-150. Registration is required and available on Eventbrite.
The Sprout Summit is a collaborative event by the McMinnville Economic Development Partnership, the City of McMinnville, Recology, Edible Landscapes, Zero Waste McMinnville, Remy Wines, Chapul Farms, Kinesis and Linfield University.
See more Linfield events at linfield.edu/calendar.html or view the comprehensive athletic schedule of events at golinfieldwildcats.com/calendar.
