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Be "Glamoured" this week, when daring jazz singer Cassandra Wilson visits The Shedd. See Thursday, March 11 Calendar and Music column.


Does all this great music, visual art and dance make you hungry? Enjoy some fine Italian cuisine during the "Big Night" at Excelsior, while supporting the HIV Alliance's Positive Speakers in the School Program. See Friday Calendar.


It's First Friday ArtWalk time again, and this month's tour includes stops at Jacobs Gallery, White Lotus Gallery and three galleries located at 5th Street Public Market: The Wa Collection, The Artists Cooperative and Pieces of Eight. Jacobs Gallery director Tina Rinaldi leads the walk, and artists are present at all the stops, including Jerry Harris (pictured) at Jacobs Gallery. Also pictured is Japanese Garden, Portland, OR, by Joy Descoteaux at Pieces of Eight and Woman With Eagles, by Faith Rahill at The Wa Collection. See Friday Calendar.


Also at the Hult Center, Dance Theatre of Oregon presents a one-of-a-kind music and dance event, Gems of the Valley. It's an exciting special treat with performers Robert Ashens, Carol Ann Manzi, and husband-and-wife dancers Pamela Lehan-Siegal and Mark Siegel. See Thursday, March 4 Calendar.


The Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra, one of Russia's most prized artistic endeavors, comes to the Hult Center this week. Conductor Pavel Sorokin leads this musical force to be reckoned with in Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4. Voted one of Russia's "Top Ten Musicians" pianist Yuri Rozum is the evening's stand out soloist, in Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 . The event is a must for all classical music lovers. See Sunday Calendar and Music column.


THURSDAY, MARCH 4
Sunrise 6:43 am; Sunset 6:06 pm
Av High 54; Av Low 36

DANCE THEATRE OF OREGON PRESENTS GEMS OF THE VALLEY AT THE HULT CENTER. SEE THURSDAY, MARCH 4.

DANCE Dance Theatre of Oregon presents Gems of the Valley, 7:30 pm tonight and March 6, Hult Center Soreng Theater. $14-$20.

FILM UO Sociology Winter Film Series: Mad City, 7 pm, 180 PLC. FREE.

GATHERINGS Annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference, today through March 7, UO. Visit the UO School of Law for a complete schedule of events.

Lane County Dahlia Society meeting, 7:30 pm, Campbell Senior Center, 155 High St. FREE.

West University Neighbors Monthly Meeting, 7:30 pm, Sacred Heart Auditorium, 1255 Hilyard St. FREE.

Lane County Bill of Rights Defense Committee Meeting, 6 pm, 1192 Lawrence. FREE.

KIDSTUFF "Discovering Instruments" with AMI faculty, features a different instrument each week, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Thursdays through March 11, The Shedd, 868 High St. 687-6526. $10 per session.

Pre-school Storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel and Sheldon Branch Libraries. FREE.

Baby Storytime, 10:15 am and 11:15 am, Book Buzz for ages 7 to 11, 3:30 pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

LECTURES Seattle printmaker Barbara Robertson speaks on her work, 7 pm, 115 Lawrence Hall, UO. FREE.

Esther Jacobsen-Tepfer speaks on "Mongolian Petroglyphic Complex of Tsagaan Gol," 7:30 pm, 177 Lawrence Hall, UO. FREE.

LITERARY ARTS Author Wayne Besen reads from and discusses his Anything But Straight, focusing on the ex-gay movement, 7 pm, 110 Willamette, UO. FREE.

Mid-Valley Willamette Writers Series: Writer, editor, and former private investigator Grace Elting Castle speaks on "What Do PIs Really Do?," 6:30 pm, Baker Downtown Center, 10th Avenue and High Street. $5 don.

Author John Fox book signing and reading, 7 pm, Barnes & Noble. FREE.

MUSIC Campus Band, Campus Orchestra and UO Repertoire Singers, 8 pm, Beall Hall, UO. FREE.

SHOcase Presents: Eugene Opera's HMS Pinafore, preview, 12:15 pm, Hult Center Lobby. FREE.

PRESENTATION "Other Voices," a multimedia showcase by students from Impact! Arts examining the psychology behind presidential campaigns and media marketing toward teens, 6 pm, Cozmic Pizza. 431-1177 for more information.

SPIRITUAL Rev. Master Daishin Yalon speaks on "Master Dogen's Instructions to the Chief Cook: A Buddhist Approach to Work and Life," 7 pm, Wesley Center, 1236 Kincaid. 344-7377. don.

THEATER Wild Nights With Emily, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and March 6, 2 pm March 7, Robinson Theatre, UO. 346-4363. $5-$12.

Spinning Into Butter, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and March 6, Lord Leebrick Theatre, 540 Charnelton St. 465-1506. $8-$16.

Honk! Junior, 7 pm tonight and March 11, 7:30 pm tomorrow and March 6, 2 pm March 7 ACE Annex, 996 Willamette St. 683-4368. $8.

WORKSHOP Tap and Swing-Copations dance workshop with Chazz Young and Denise Steele, 7:30 pm, Musical Feet, 420 W. 12th Ave. $20.

 

FRIDAY, MARCH 5
Sunrise 6:42 am; Sunset 6:07 pm
Av High 54; Av Low 36

ARTS/VISUAL First Friday ArtWalk features tours of five downtown galleries, 5:30 pm, meets at Jacobs Gallery, Hult Center. FREE.

Jerry Harris Gallery Talk, 3 pm, Sculptures and Collages artist's reception, 5:30 pm, Jacobs Gallery, Hult Center. FREE.

Expression! Teen Art Exhibit, 6 pm to 9 pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

Artist's reception for Harmony Jones, Internal: External, 5 pm to 9 pm, Morning Glory Café. 345-9885. FREE.

Artist's reception for Jim Derby, 5:30 pm, Café Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway. FREE.

Artists' reception for Helen Liu, Satoko and more, Celebration of Women: In Recognition of National Women's History Month, 5:30 pm, White Lotus Gallery, 767 Willamette St. FREE.

Artist's reception for Dean Miller, Modern Folk Art, 5:30 pm, WOW Hall. FREE.

Artist's reception for Mikey Reed, 6:30 pm, Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl St. FREE.

BENEFITS Springfield Acting Ensemble Annual Performing Arts Department Talent Show, benefits Springfield High School Theatre Department, 7:30 pm, Springfield High School Auditorium. $4.

"Big Night" features Italian cuisine, benefits HIV Alliance's Positive Speakers in the School program, 6:30 pm, Excelsior, 754 E. 13th Ave. $135.

Synergy Magazine Benefit Concert features The Courtesy Clerks, Kaddisfly, Outset, The Woods, 10 pm, John Henry's. $3-$5 don.

COMEDY ComedySportz features Tag Team Improv, 8 pm tonight and tomorrow, 1030 Oak St. 517-9996. $6-$8, $1 off with a can of food.

FILM Blossoms of Fire, followed by a discussion with filmmaker Maureen Gosling, 5 pm, 100 Willamette Hall, UO. FREE.

GATHERINGS Annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference continues. See Thursday, March 4.

Eugene Bus Project Meeting, 6:30 pm Fridays, AFSCME Building, 688 Charnelton. FREE.

KIDSTUFF "Parents Night Out" features fun activities and dinner, 4 pm to 8 pm, The Science Factory. Register 682-7888. $25.

"Jump Up Singing" with Rosette Lattimore, features songs, stories, games, dance and instruments, ages 2-4, 10 am to 10:45 am Fridays through March 19, The Shedd, 868 High St. 687-6526. $9 per session.

Pre-school Storytime for ages 3-6, 10:30 am, Bethel Branch Library. FREE.

LECTURES "Your Road Map to Prosperity," 1:30 pm, Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W. C St. FREE.

Glenn May speaks on "Charismatic Authority in Oregon's Chicano Movement," noon, 159 PLC, UO. FREE.

KNOWLEGDE REIGNS SUPREME OVER NEARLY EVERYONE WHEN "THE TEACHER" KRS-ONE SPITS IT AT WOW HALL. SEE FRIDAY.

MUSIC KRS-One, Genus Pro, Defenders of Life, Hanif, more, 9 pm, WOW Hall. $20.

EMU Cultural Forum Battle of the Bands, 8 pm, Vet's Club, 1626 Willamette St. 346-4376. $5.

Ron O'Keefe and Friends, benefits Cottage Grove Music Programs, 8 pm, Cottage Theatre, Cottage Grove. 942-9195 for tickets. $6 adv., $8 dos.

Kafana Klub, featuring Balkan folk music for dance, 8:30 pm, Agate Hall, UO. $3 sugg. don.

Suzanne Benorden, 7 pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

Wynton Marsallis and Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, 7:30 pm, Hult Center Silva Concert Hall. $25-$60.

THEATER Honk! Junior continues. See Thursday, March 4.

Spinning Into Butter continues. See Thursday, March 4.

Wild Nights With Emily continues. See Thursday, March 4.

WORKSHOPS Printmaking workshop with Seattle printmaker Barbara Robertson, 9 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow, 156 Lawrence Hall, UO. FREE.

"Poetic Healing and the Spirit Within," with author and poetry therapist John Fox, today and tomorrow, Tamarack Wellness Center. 685-9009 for more information.

 

SATURDAY , MARCH 6
Sunrise 6:40 am; Sunset 6:08 pm
Av High 54; Av Low 36

ARTS/VISUAL "Lonely Pots" Studio Sale, proceeds help repair ceramics studio roof, 10 am to 5 pm, Club Mud, Maude Kerns Art Center, 1910 E. 15th Ave. FREE.

Artists' reception for Bodhi Page, Jarrett Arnold and Jaylene Arnold, with a sneak preview of Imagination Puppet Theater, 6 pm, Gallery 508, 1060 Madison St. #1. FREE.

CHUBRITZA PERFORMS AT THE VESELO COMMUNITY FOLK DANCERS 2004 FESTIVAL. SEE SATURDAY.

BENEFITS Shy Person's Talent Show, 3-5 minute performances, benefits Planned Parenthood's Vasectomy Fund, 7 pm to 11 pm, sign up 10 minutes before show, Knights of Pythias Hall, 420 W. 12th Ave. 485-3768 for more information.

Healing Harvest Benefit Dance, 8 pm to midnight, St. Jude's Catholic Church, 4330 Willamette St. $10 don.

COMEDY ComedySportz continues. See Friday.

DANCE African Community Night, featuring Dance Africa, UO Gospel Ensemble and Zimbabwean guest artist Lucky Moyo, 8 pm, Dougherty Dance Theatre, UO. 346-3386. $5-$10.

Gems of the Valley continues. See Thursday, March 4.

Veselo Community Folk Dancers 2004 Festival features Croatian Dances, some events free, 9 am to 1 am today and 11 am to 3 pm tomorrow, Vet's Club, 16th Avenue and Willamette Street. 683-3688 for more information.

Dance Freedom drum and dance ensemble auditions, no experience necessary, 11 am, WOW Hall. 653-2840. $3.

GATHERINGS Annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference continues. See Thursday, March 4.

Club Groove DJ Dance, 9 pm to 1 am, WOW Hall. $7.

Rainbow River Womyn Lesbian Social Group, 5 pm, McMenamins at North Bank. FREE.

Wine, Cheese & Pear Jubilee, 11 am to 6 pm, Willamette Valley Vineyards, 8800 Enchanted Way SE, Turner. (800) 344-9463. $5.

Tax preparation for UO students and community members, 10 am to 4 pm, 228 Chiles, UO. FREE.

Eugene Waldorf School Open House, 11 am to 1 pm, Eugene Waldorf School, 1350 McLean Blvd. FREE.

KIDSTUFF Eugene's Parent-Child Preschool presents Winnie the Pooh & Tigger Too and My Many Colored Days, proceeds benefit Parent-Child Preschool, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm and 2 pm, First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St. 463-9854. $3 adv., $4 dos.

EUGENE'S PARENT-CHILD PRESCHOOL PRESENTS WINNIE THE POOH & TIGGER TOO. SEE SATURDAY.

"Baile Latino" with Jessie Marquez, grades 4-7, beginning, 11 am to 1 pm, intermediate, 12:45 pm to 2:15 pm, Saturdays through March 20, The Shedd, 868 High St. 687-6526. $10 per class.

Family Music Time, 10:15 am, Bethel Branch and Downtown Libraries, Spanish version, 2 pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

Children's Concert: Suzuki Strings, 10:30 am, Beall Hall, UO. $3-$5.

First Saturday features "Wacky Walnut Wonders," 2:30 pm, Sheldon Branch Library. FREE.

LITERARY ARTS Taprock press presents poets Carter McKenzie and Virginia Corrie-Cozart reading from their recent book releases, 5 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE.

MUSIC Future Music Oregon, 8 pm, 188 Music Building, UO. $3-$5.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION Native Plant Propagation, 1 pm, Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Pre-register 747-1504. $20.

Obsidians hike Mt. Pisgah, 3 miles. Email summertrips@obsidians.org for more information.

THEATER Honk! Junior continues. See Thursday, March 4.

Spinning Into Butter continues. See Thursday, March 4.

Wild Nights With Emily continues. See Thursday, March 4.

On The Air, 6:30 pm, Cozmic Pizza. 688-7103. $5.

WORKSHOPS Printmaking workshop continues. See Friday.

"Poetic Healing and the Spirit Within" continues. See Friday.

Meditation Workshop, 3 pm today and 10 pm tomorrow, Amazon Center, 2700 Hilyard St. FREE.

 

SUNDAY, MARCH 7
Sunrise 6:38 am; Sunset 6:09 pm
Av High 54; Av Low 36

BENEFIT West Cascade Peace Corps Association Curry Dinner with Troupe Americanistan, benefits Women & Children of Afghanistan, 5 pm to 8 pm, WOW Hall. $10 adv., $12 dos.

DANCE Veselo Community Folk Dancers 2004 Festival continues. See Saturday.

GATHERINGS Annual Public Interest Environmental Law Conference continues. See Thursday, March 4.

Film discussion group meets first Sundays. Call 345-7185 for more information. $2.50.

Guided Tour, 2 pm, Aprovecho Research Center, Cottage Grove. 942-8198. FREE.

KIDSTUFF Purim Carnival features games, entertainment, crafts, music, petting zoo, more, proceeds benefit Temple Beth Israel Preschool, 11 am to 2 pm, Temple Beth Israel, 2550 Portland St. 345-7314. $2.

LECTURE Othello Lecture for adults and teens, 1 pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

MUSIC UO Gospel Ensembles, 4 pm, Eugene Christian Fellowship, 89780 Game Farm Road. $5-$8.

Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra with Yuri Rozum, 7 pm, Hult Center Silva Concert Hall. 682-5000. $14-$36.

John Shipe, Peter Wilde and Tony Kaltenberg sing in-the-round, benefits Friends of KRVM, 8:30 pm, Sam Bond's. $4-$20 ss.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARS rides 45 miles to Sunrise Café at touring pace, 10 am, meets at Alton Baker Park. FREE.

SPIRITUAL Dances of Universal Peace, 7 pm, St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 13th Avenue and Pearl Street. 688-4134 for more information.

Taize Service for Healing and Wholeness, 7 pm, Unity of the Valley, 39th Avenue and Hilyard Street. 345-9913 for more information.

Dorje Sempa (Vajrasattva) Empowerment by the Venerable Lama Tsang Tsing, 2 pm, KDC, 917 E. 43rd Ave. 461-0830. $20.

THEATER Honk! Junior continues. See Thursday, March 4.

CHAZZ YOUNG TEACHES AT MUSICAL FEET. SEE THURSDAY, MARCH 4 AND SUNDAY.

WORKSHOPS Meditation Workshop continues. See Saturday.

Intermediate Tap Workshop with Chazz Young, noon, Swing-Copations with Chazz Young and Denise Steele, 1:15 pm, Advanced Tap with Chazz Young, 2:30 pm, Musical Feet, 420 W. 12th Ave. 485-2938. $20 per class.

 

MONDAY, MARCH 8
Sunrise 6:36 am; Sunset 6:11 pm
Av High 55; Av Low 36

FILM Russian Film Series: War and Peace, part I, 8:15 pm, 115 Pacific, UO. FREE.

LECTURE Clifford Madsen speaks on "A Positive Approach for Social Interaction," 1 pm, 198 Music Building, UO. FREE.

Ajay Bhatt speaks on "Indigenous Rights in a Multilateral Context," 7:30 pm, 184 Knight Law Center, UO. FREE.

MUSIC Oregon Percussion Ensemble, 8 pm, Beall Hall, UO. $3-$5.

University of Notre Dame Glee Club, proceeds benefit Catholic Community Services, 7 pm, St. Paul Catholic Church. don.

Rebirth Brass Band live performance and signing, 4 pm, "The Porch" at CD World, W. 11th Avenue and Seneca. FREE.

Springfield High School Fine Arts Department 2004 Pre-Spring Choral Concert, 7:30 pm, Springfield High School Auditorium. FREE.

SPIRITUAL Introduction to Zen Meditation, 7 pm, Eugene Zendo, 2190 Garfield St. 302-4576. FREE.

THEATER Othello, 7:30 pm tonight and tomorrow, Hult Center Soreng Theater. 682-5000. $15-$26.

 

TUESDAY, MARCH 9
Sunrise 6:35; Sunset 6:12 pm
Av High 55; Av Low 36

FILM Scandinavian Film Series: The Prompter, 7 pm, EMU International Resource Center, UO. FREE.

GATHERINGS Intro to Irish Fiddle" with Jenny Humphrey, for all ages, adults and kids, features basic fiddling techniques and tunes, 6 pm Tuesdays through March 16, The Shedd, 868 High St. 687-6526. $8 per session.

GEARS Board Meeting, 7 pm, The Beanery, 5th Avenue and Olive Street. FREE.

Charles O. Porter National Debate Tournament features UO faculty members, 7 pm, UO Law School, 115 First Floor. FREE.

KIDSTUFF Rock Band" with Tim McLaughlin for teens, features beginning to intermediate instruction on how to play in a band. Bring your instrument. 6:30 pm to 8 pm Tuesdays through March 9, The Shedd, 868 High St. 687-6256. $10 per class.

Toddler Storytime, 10:15 am and 11 am, Downtown Library. FREE.

Othello Acting Workshop for Teens, featuring Aquila Theatre Company, 4 pm to 4:50 pm, Downtown Library. Pre-register 682-8316. FREE.

LECTURES Sandra Morgen speaks on "Into Our Own Hands: Women's Health Activism in the U.S.," 4 pm, 330 Hendricks Hall, UO. FREE.

"How to Care For and Cope With Aging Parents," 6 pm, Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W. C Street, Spfd. FREE.

MUSIC Oregon Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Lab Bands, 8 pm, Beall Hall, UO. $3-$5.

SPIRITUAL Zen meditation and Dharma talk, 7:15, Eugene Zendo, 2190 Garfield St. 302-4576. FREE.

THEATER Othello continues. See Monday.

 

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
Sunrise 6:33 am; Sunset 6:13pm
Av High 55; Av Low 36

DANCE Dance Quarterly, 7 pm, Dougherty Dance Theatre, UO. FREE.

GATHERING Nearby Nature New Volunteer Orientation features information about leading spring nature walks for children and more, 6:30 pm, EWEB, 500 E. 4th Ave. 687-9699. FREE.

Alzheimer's Association Education Meeting, 2 pm, Very Little Theater, 2350 Hilyard St. 345-8392. FREE.

KIDSTUFF "First Year Guitar," with Chico Schwall, for beginners ages 7 and up, 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm Wednesdays through March 17, The Shedd, 868 High St. 687-6526. $9 per session.

"Rhythm & Musicality," grades K-3, 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm Wednesdays through March 17, The Shedd, 868 High St. 687-6526. $9 per class.

"Jazz Ensemble," with Tim Mc-Laughlin, for intermediate players ages 12 and up, 5:30 pm to 7 pm Wednesdays through March 10, The Shedd, 868 High St. 687-6526. $10 per class.

Preschool Storytime, 10:15 and 11 am, Downtown Library. FREE.

MUSIC UO Concert Choir, 8 pm, Beall Hall, UO. $3-$5.

Keyboard Series: Larry Chitwood and Dan Rinnan, 12:15 pm, Central Presbyterian Church, 555 E. 15th Ave. FREE.

SPIRITUAL Shamanic Animal Communication Circle, 7:30 pm, Spirit Healer Farm, 25828 Parker Lane, Veneta. 935-4996. FREE.

THEATER UO Theatre Showcase Production, 6 pm, 300 Villard Hall, UO. FREE.

 

THURSDAY, MARCH 11
Sunrise 6:31 am; Sunset 6:14 pm
Av High 55; Av Low 36

FILM UO Sociology Winter Film Series: Hidden Fortress, 7 pm, 180 PLC. FREE.

GATHERINGS Lane County Home & Garden Show, 5 pm to 9:30 pm, Lane Events Center. 484-9247. FREE.

Planned Parenthood Happy Hour and Politics, 5:30 pm, Café Paradiso, 115 W. Broadway. 342-6042, ext. 24. $10.

Amnesty International Meeting, 7:30 pm, Community Church of Christ, 1485 Gilham Road. FREE.

KIDSTUFF "Discovering Instruments" continues. See Thursday, March 4.

Pre-school Storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel and Sheldon Branch Libraries. FREE.

Baby Storytime, 10:15 am and 11:15 am, Tasty Afternoons, 3:30 pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

LECTURES "The Role of Federal Courts in Protecting Civil Liberties," 7 pm, 175 Knight Law Center, UO. FREE.

"Tales from the Land of Linnaeus: Swedish Mushrooms, Fungal Pathogens and Landscapes," 7:30 pm, 115 Science Building, LCC. FREE.

LITERARY ARTS Author Kay Porter reads from her The Mental Athlete, 7 pm, UO Bookstore. FREE.

MUSIC New Century Saxophone Quartet, 8 pm, Beall Hall, UO. 682-5000 for tickets.

Cassandra Wilson, 7:30 pm, The Shedd. 687-6256. $22.50-$38.50.

PRESENTATIONS Japan-ese product designer Ryota Kuwakubo speaks on his work, 7 pm, 182 Lillis Hall, UO. FREE.

"International Cuisine," features recipes and tasting, 1 pm, Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd. Pre-register 736-4444. $4.

Eugene Friends of Jung present "Pattern Replication: Archetypal Dynamics of the Complex," by Michael Confori, 7:30 pm, Sacred Heart Auditorium, 12th Avenue and Alder Street. $8.

ELVIS COSTELLO PLAYS THE ARLENE SCHNITZER CONCERT HALL, PORTLAND. SEE MARCH 9, ON THE ROAD.

THEATER Honk! Junior continues. See Thursday, March 4.

SHOcase Presents: Drinking Gourd Elementary School performing "Bread and Roses: Real-Life Democracy in Action," 12:15 pm, Hult Center Lobby. FREE.

 

ON THE ROAD

Note- Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event.

MARCH 4 Worldwork Conference on Alternatives to War, through March 9, Newport. http://www.worldwork.org for full schedule and additional information.

MARCH 5 Bob Weir, Ratdog, 9 pm, Roseland Theater, Portland. (503) 224-8499 for tickets.

Classical flute recital with Rasika, 8 pm, First Unitarian Church, Portland. (503) 531-7266. $15-$20.

MARCH 6 Opening for artists Brigitte Cobb and Judith Mason-Macomber, 2 pm to 4 pm, Enid Joy Mount Gallery, 980 Chemawa Road, NE Keizer. FREE.

The Melvins and Mudhoney, 9 pm, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. $15.

King Perkoff, 7 pm, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Portland. FREE.

"Celebrate the Rhythm!," 7 pm, Winningstad Theater, Portland. (503) 248-0557 for tickets.

MARCH 8 Poet Rosanna Warren speaks, 7:30 pm, Nicholson Library, Linfield College, McMinnville. (503) 883-2583 for more information.

MARCH 9 Elvis Costello, 8 pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland (503) 224-4400 for tickets.

THE MELVINS AND MUDHONEY PLAY THE CRYSTAL BALLROOM IN PORTLAND. SEE MARCH 6, ON THE ROAD.

MARCH 11 Stop Kiss, 8 pm, Marshall Theatre, Linfield College, McMinnville. (503) 883-2292. $5-$7.

Britney Spears, 7:30 pm, RoseGarden Arena, Portland. (503) 224-4400 for tickets.

 

CORVALLIS EVENTS

MARCH 4 Blood Pressure Clinic, 9 am to 11 am, Corvallis Senior Center. 766-6959 for appointment. FREE.

MARCH 5 Proof, 8 pm tonight and tomorrow, 2:30 pm March 7, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St. 758-9393. $8-$10.

MARCH 6 Lillian and Paul Petri Music-Study Scholarship Competition, 10 am, 303 Benton Hall, OSU. FREE.

MARCH 8 AARP Meeting, featuring Bob Yeats, Geoscientist speaking on "An Earthquake in Corvallis? Are You Ready?," 2 pm, Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group, 7 pm, Corvallis Senior Center. 766-6959. FREE.

Oregon High Schools Invitational Band Contest, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm today and tomorrow, LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. FREE.

MARCH 9 Quintessence Woodwind Ensemble of Arizona, 7:30 pm, LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. www.violins.org.$20.

 

ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES

Auditions for Actor's Cabaret of Eugene's The Octete Bridge Club, roles for 8 women age 30 and older, also seeking stagehands and others interested in costumes, lights, etc., noon, March 6, ACE Annex, 39 W. 10th Ave.

Auditions for OFAM's My Fair Lady, actors, singers, dancers, 11 am, March 6, The Shedd, 868 High St. 687-6256 for appointment.

Oregon Arts Commission seeks visual artists and artist teams from Oregon for several projects, deadlines begin March 12. www.oregonartscommission.org for more information.

The Jawbreaker Art Gallery seeks shows for 2004. 345-8621 for more information.

Bands wanted for Willamalane summer concerts in the park. 736-4522 for more information.

DANCE LISTINGS

Th: Salsa II—7, The Shedd. 687-6526.
Alfredo's Wild Interpretive—8. For location, call 302-8143.
Argentine Tango, Beg.—noon, Int.—7, The Tango Center. www.tangocenter.org
Middle Eastern—7, Oregon Ballet Academy. 232-1860.
Tribal Bellydance, Beg. I—7, Beg. II—8, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Argentine Tango, All-level—8; Studio B. www.eugenetango.com
Razia's Bellydance II—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052.
Ballet—10, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Jazz—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323.

Fr: Ballroom—7:30, Gerlinger Hall, UO.
Tribal Hip-Hop/Body Waves—8, Paradise Dance Studio. 717-7450.
Argentine Tango, Beg.—8, Milonga dance party—9, The Tango Center. 349-8682.
Brazilian Capoiera, Beg.—7:30, Core Star Center. 221-1549.
Flamenco, Beg.—5. Martita, 431-1640.
Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Pre-teen ballet—3:30, Hip hop—4:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323.
Modern, Beg.—7, Paradise Dance Studio. 521-3623.
Hip-Hop, Beg—7, Paradise Dance Studio. 607-7075.

Sa: Argentine Tango, Beg.—8, Milonga dance party—9, The Tango Center. 349-8682.
West African—11, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
Amy's Mother/Daughter Tribal Bellydance—10, Healthy Weigh Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic. 684-8150.
Argentine Tango, Beg.—8, Milonga dance party —9, The Tango Center. 349-8682.
Ballet—10, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Salsa—8:30, Studio B. 461-6681.
Pre-ballet for children—11:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.

Su: West African—11, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
Brazilian Capoiera, Beg.—7:30, Core Star Center. 221-1549.
Swing/Lindy Hop—5, Agate Hall, UO. 343-7826. www.thejointisjumpin.com

Mo: West African—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
West Coast Swing—7, Agate Hall, UO. www.68swing.com
Salsa I—7, The Shedd. 687-6526.
Line Dancing—1, Campbell Senior Center.
Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Pre-teen ballet—3:30, Pre-teen hip-hop—4:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323.
International Folk, 2:30, Campbell Sr. Center. 682-5318.
Razia's Bellydance II—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052.
Argentine Tango, Beg.—noon, Concert—8, The Tango Center. 349-8682.
Brazilian Capoiera, Beg.—6, The Tango Center. 221-1549.
Flamenco—6:30, G-nome. 683-1937.
Flamenco, Beg.—7:30. Martita, 431-1640.
Breakdancing—8, Paradise Dance Studio.
Hip-Hop, Int. and Adv.—7, Paradise Dance Studio. 520-3565.

Tu: West African—5:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
Salsa—7, Cozmic Pizza.
Swing, Int.—7, Open Dance—8, Downtown Lounge.
Middle Eastern—7, Oregon Ballet Academy. 232-1860.
Ballet—10, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Jazz—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323.
Salsa—9, In-Shape Athletic Club. 345-9024.
Modern, Beg.—7, Paradise Dance Studio. 521-3623.
Partner dancing, Beg.—6:30, Studio B. www.eugenetango.com
Salsa—6, Studio B.
Lyrical jazz—4, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323.
Flamenco—6:30, G-nome. 683-1937.
Sabine's Bellydance, Beg.—7:30, Ta-Da Studio. 484-5365.
Razia's Bellydance I—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052.
Bhangra, Dance Fitness—7, Paradise Dance Studio. 334-7634.

We: Amy's Tribal Bellydancing, Beg.—7, Healthy Weigh Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic. 684-8150.
Middle Eastern—7:30, Ballet Fantastique. 461-2086.
Flamenco, Beg.—5, 6. Martita, 431-1640.
Astryd's Middle Eastern, Int.—7:30, Eugene School of Ballet. 683-7778.
Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Argentine Tango, Beg.—noon, The Tango Center. 349-8682.
Pre-teen ballet—3:30, Pre-teen tap—3:30, Jazz—4:30, Adult Tap—4:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323.
Brazilian Capoiera, Beg.—6, The Tango Center. 221-1549.
Swing/Lindy—8, Studio B, 189 W. 8th Ave. http://www.eugenelindy.com
Israeli—8, Temple Beth Israel. 485-7218.
Hip-Hop—7, Paradise Dance Studio. 520-3565.

 

 



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