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Israel Vibrations is coming to the Jungle for a night of roots reggae. Born and raised in Jamaica, Wis (pictured left) and Skelly (pictured right), became friends in a Kingston polio ward. Despite the debilitating disease, they went on to form one of the world's best reggae outfits. Using cane and crutches, they take turns on lead microphone, singing hits from several of the genre's best albums. See Thursday, June 17 Calendar.


A new exhibit of images from the Hubble telescope, downloaded and printed by Steve Oshatz, are on display at DIVA (Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts). These large-format photographs provide stunning glimpses of the universe shortly after the Big Bang. See Art in the Galleries.


Selected prints and paintings from gallery artists are on display through June at the White Lotus Gallery. Featured artists include Toko Shinoda, Wu Ji-De and Tanaka Ryohei. Here's a woodblock print titled Beauty of the Kanei Era, by Toyohara Chikanobu. See Art in the Galleries.


A Day of Solidarity for Eugene Political Prisoner Jeff "Free" Luers features music by Blackfire at the WOW Hall. Ramona Africa, Kevin Price and Claude Marks will speak at the event, which marks the fourth year that Luers (above) has been imprisoned for burning three sport utility vehicles at Romania Chevrolet. Luers was sentenced to 22 years, eight months in prison. See Saturday Calendar.



THURSDAY, JUNE 10

Sunrise 5:30 am; Sunset 8:55 pm

Av High 72; Av Low 46

gatherings Thursday farmers' market features fruits, vegetables, starts, honey, preserves, flowers and more, 2 to 7 pm Thursdays, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. FREE.

"Chillin' and Grillin'" features BBQ, giveaways, games, Jell-O wrestling, music and more, 6 pm, Downtown Lounge. FREE.

literary arts Joseph Arapia discusses "The Difference Between Thinness and Fitness," 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE.

"Universal Truths" science of spirituality reading group meeting, 7 pm, Borders Books. FREE.

music "Rose Street House of Music on the Road" with Annemarie Russell, 8 pm, Café Paradiso. $6-$10 ss.

The Ovulators, The Slow Poisoners, The Hinges, 9 pm, Sam Bond's. $5.

Gordon David Kaswell, 8 pm, Luna. $5.

Michael Mandrell, Charlie Rafferty, 8 pm, Rising Sun Warehouse. 687-0282. $12.

on the air "New Dimensions" features "Holistic Health Care and our Animal Companions," Jan Allegretti, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM.

"Jefferson Radio" features Geraldine Ferraro, 8 am and 8 pm, KRVM, 1280 FM.

outdoors/recreation The Obsidians hike 6 miles, Fairview Creek. See YMCA board for more information.

"Choosing the Best Gear for Your Needs and Destination," Aaron Varela, 7 pm, REI. FREE.

spiritual Public satsang with David Waldman, 7 pm. For information call 607-9406.

"The Art of Spirit" interfaith prayer service, 7 pm, First Christian Church. FREE.

theatre Wonder of the World, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and June 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26, and at 2 pm June 13, Lord Leebrick Theatre. For prices and information call 465-1506.

Barefoot in the Park, 8 pm today, tomorrow and June 12, 18 and 19, and at 2 pm June 13, Very Little Theatre. $12 adv., $9 sr. during matinees and for stu. on Thursdays. May 28 opening gala includes refreshments.

video Hidden in Plain Sight video update on Peg Morton's prison experience, 7 pm, McNail-Riley House. FREE.

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:56 pm

Av High 72; Av Low 46

arts/visual An opening for work by Roger Weise, 6 pm, Hunts Gallery, 2550 Willakenzie Rd. FREE.

An artists' talk for Art in the Family, and exhibition exploring and celebrating the unique relationships and productions of artists who live and work in the same family, 3 pm, Jacobs Gallery, Hult. FREE.

"Techniques in Outdoor Painting," Carla Wenzloff, 1 pm, Mt. Pisgah. $15 adv., $20 dos.

benefit Logos Academy scholarship benefit concert features the Logos Academy Symphonic Band, 7 pm, First Baptist Church. A silent auction is 6 pm. $4 adv., $5 dos.

comedy ComedySportz, 8 pm today and tomorrow, ComedySportz Theater, 1030 Oak St. 517-9996. $8, $7 with a can of food for FOOD for Lane Co.

film Films from PISSFEST (Portland International Short Short Film Festival), 8 pm, DIVA. $2-$5 ss.

gathering Al Fresco farmers' market features preserves, organic produce, baked goods, plants, gifts and more, 11:30 am to 6 pm Fridays, 5th St. Market. FREE.

kidstuff Dance and art party for two- to five-year-olds, 10 am, DIVA. FREE.

"Summer Reading Kick-Off" features juggling with Tom Question, 11:30 am, Downtown Library, 2 pm Willamette High School, 4 pm, Sheldon Community Center; Celeste Rose's Henny Penny's Trip to the Moon, 11 am, Sheldon Community Center; Richard Ritchey The Reptile Man, 11 am, Willamette High School, 1 pm, Sheldon Community Center, 3 pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

music Anandi, 7 pm, Borders Books. FREE.

Dezarie, Ihahba, Satya Yuga, 9 pm, John Henry's. $13.

ThaMuseMeant, 9 pm, Café Paradiso. $7.

JC Rico and Zulu Dragon, 9:30 pm, Luna. $6.

Rock 'n' Roll Soldiers, Courtesy Clerks, Monkee Torture, 2 Bucks Short, Capgun Suicide, 7:30 pm, WOW Hall. $5.

Latin Expression, 9 pm, Vet's Ballroom. $10.

Son Mela'o, 9:30 pm, Sam Bond's. $6.

on the air "Jefferson Radio" features Hanna Latif Elias, 8 am and 8 pm, KRVM, 1280 FM.

presentation "Alterna-tives to Nonviolence," Adrien Niyongabo, 7 pm today and 9 am tomorrow, For information call 345-3944. FREE.

theater Hedwig and the Angry Inch, 8 pm today, tomorrow and June 17, 18, 19, 25, 26 and July 2 and 3, Actors Cabaret. $8 for June 17.

Mister Roberts, 8 pm today, tomorrow and June 18, 19, 25 and 26, and at 2 pm June 13, Actors Cabaret. $15 adv., $10 dos. and $29.95 includes dinner. $12 for June 13, $24.95 includes brunch.

Barefoot in the Park continues. See Thursday, June 10.

Wonder of the World continues. See Thursday, June 10.

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 12

Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:56 pm

Av High 72; Av Low 46

arts/visual An opening for Thoughts on Passing … the Circle of Our Existence, work by Beth Grimsrud, and jewelry by Lindey and Jodie, 6:30 pm, Jawbreaker Gallery. FREE.

benefits "Day of Solidarity for Political Prisoner Jeff 'Free' Luers" features video, music by Blackfire, speeches by Ramona Africa and Claude Marks, 7 pm, WOW Hall. $5-$50 ss.

Poetry slam benefit for the Eugene Poetry Slam Team features public competition and readings from team members, 9:30 pm, Downtown Lounge. $3-$5 ss.

comedy ComedySportz continues, featuring a good-bye show for comedian Sam Super. See Friday.

The Metamorphantasy Circus comes to Washington/Jefferson Park. See Saturday.

gatherings Saturday Market features Farmers Market, crafters, musicians, vendors & food court, 10 am to 5 pm, 8th Ave. and Oak St. Nice Soft Pants plays at 10 am; Lorna Miller at 11 am; Bridget Wolf at noon; Flying Crooked at 1 pm; Rob Tobias and Friends at 2 and The Casual Tz play at 3:30 pm. FREE.

Open house, 10 am to 4 pm, The Willamettans Family Nudist Resort. 933-2809. FREE.

City of Eugene Services Summer Safety Day, 1 to 3 pm, Valley River Center. FREE.

"A Day in the Park" family gathering features food, music, games and prizes, 11 am to 1 pm, Gilbert Park; noon to 3 pm, Trainsong Park; 1 to 5 pm, Bethel Community Park. FREE.

kidstuff "I Already Know I Love You" storytime, 11 am, Borders Books. FREE.

"Get Lost @ Your Library," 6 pm, October Sky film showing, 6:30 pm, Sheldon Library. FREE.

All That Dance kids' dance performance, 6:30 pm, Cozmic Pizza. $5.

"OFAM's Magical Moombah" features "Utter Nonsense" musical vaudeville, 10:30 am and 12:30 pm, Shedd Gym. $5 kids, $2.50 adults.

lecture "The Garden as a Window to Your Soul," 1 pm, Wise Acres Herbal Education Center. 736-0164. FREE.

literary arts Eric Wilson reads, 1 pm, Waldenbooks, Valley River Center; 6 pm June 14, Junction City Library. FREE.

music Western Oregon Opry features music by: Jerry Ott & Friends; Howard Steele; Red Oak Station and others, 6 pm, Powers Auditorium, Willamette High School. $5, $4 sr.

Ginger Hustlers, Alpha Charlie, 9 pm, Café Paradiso. $4.

Grasshopper, 9 pm, Cozmic Pizza. $3-$5 ss.

Songwriters' workshop, 11 am, Tsunami Books. FREE.

outdoors/recreation GEARS rides 45 miles, Fall Creek Loop. Meet at 9 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE.

"Pedaling Peace and Education" send-off ride for Frank and Pam Turner, 8 am, LTD's Eugene Station, 11th Ave. and Willamette St. FREE.

Wet prairie restoration work party, 9 am to noon, City View and 14th Ave., along bicycle path. 484-3939. FREE.

Willow Creek Preserve volunteer protection workday, 9:30 am to noon. For location and information call 682-4972. FREE.

The Obsidians hike 4 miles, Devils Den. See YMCA board for details.

performance "Metamor-phantasy" features fire-dancing, kung fu, capoeira, juggling, yoga, hoola hoops, acrobatics, stilts, aerial acts and more, 7 pm, Washington/Jefferson park stage. $5 adv., $7 dos.

presentations "Intro to Computers," 10 am, Downtown Library. FREE.

"Alternatives to Nonviolence" continues. See Saturday.

science "Ringworld: Voyage to Saturn" planetarium show, 2 pm today and tomorrow, The Science Factory. $4, $3 sr.

theater Barefoot in the Park continues. See Thursday, June 10.

Mister Roberts continues. See Friday.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch continues. See Friday.

Wonder of the World continues. See Thursday, June 10.

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 13

Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:57 pm

Av High 72; Av Low 47

benefit "Music in the Garden" Eugene Symphony benefit features a self-guided tour of private gardens, musicians, food, plant sale and more, 10 am to 4 pm, various Eugene locations. For ticket and location information call 465-9465. $10 adv., $12 dos.

Eugene School of Ballet's Pinocchio, Silva, Hult. See Sunday.

dance Pinocchio Eugene School of Ballet performances, 1 and 5 pm, Silva, Hult. $9, $7 children under 12.

gathering Mercado Latino open-air Latin American marketplace features Latin American food, produce, handcrafts, clothes and more, 11 am to 4:30 pm, 8th Ave. and Oak. Sun Bossa plays at 11:30 am; Jessie Marquez at 12:30 pm; a piñata for kids at 1:30 and Primavera plays at 2 pm. FREE.

music The Song Spinners spring concert, 7 pm, United Lutheran Church. FREE.

New Horizons Band, 6:30 pm, Washburne Park. FREE.

Abdera, 8:30 pm, Cozmic Pizza. $3-$5 ss.

outdoors/recreation The Obsidians hike 3 miles, Crack-in-the-Ground; 7.6 miles, Tire Mountain; bike 50 miles, Old McKenzie Hwy. See YMCA board for more information.

Eugene Tree Foundation North Eugene tree walk, Phil Carroll, 1 pm, Cal Young Middle School. FREE.

GEARS rides 60 miles, Aufderheide. Meet at 8 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE.

science "Ringworld: Voyage to Saturn" continues. See Saturday.

spiritual Guided meditations and teachings with Tulka Rinpoche, 10 am Sundays and 6:30 pm Wednesdays, 22 W. 7th Ave. 747-2843. don.

Interfaith "spiritual saunter," 2 pm, Tranquility Farm. 344-5693. FREE.

theater Eugene Playback Theatre, 7 pm, Tsunami Books. $6 sug. don.

Barefoot in the Park continues. See Thursday, June 10.

Wonder of the World continues. See Thursday, June 10.

Mister Roberts continues. See Friday.

 

MONDAY, JUNE 14

Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:57 pm

Av High 73; Av Low 47

kidstuff "Once Upon a Story" card-game making for ages 6-12, 11 am, "Get Lost @ Your Library," 1 pm, October Sky film screening, 6 pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

literary arts Socrates Café book discussion group meeting, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE.

Reading with Eric Wilson continues. See Saturday.

music AWOL One, The Drunken Immortals, Strange Folks, more, 9 pm, John Henry's. $5.

spiritual "Let Go and Live in the Now" study group, 7:30 pm, Lux Studio, 109 W. 6th Ave. 476-1200. $3 don.

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 15

Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:58 pm

Av High 73; Av Low 47

comedy Arlo Stone, 9:30 pm, Black Forest. FREE.

Bob Welch Reads from his book, American Nightingale, at the UO and Barnes and Noble. See Tuesday and Thursday, June 17.

discussion "Opera Insights" discussion, noon, Borders Books. FREE.

gatherings Tuesday food carts serve food from Saturday Market, 10 am to 3 pm Tuesdays, 8th Ave. and Oak St. Various menu costs.

Volunteer meetings for Emerald Empire Hempfest, 7 pm Tuesdays, 2250 Patterson, Spencer View Apartments Community Rm. FREE.

kidstuff "Once Upon a Story" card-game playing, 2 pm, Bethel Library. FREE.

literary arts Poetry reading, 6:30 pm, Planet Goloka. FREE.

Bob Welch reads, 7 pm, 182 Lillis, UO. FREE.

on the air "Alternative Radio" features "Debunking Conspiracy Theories," Chip Berlet, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM.

outdoors/recreation GEARS rides a show 'n' go. Meet at 10 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE.

presentations "Chiapas and Yucatan by Friday," slide show, 7 pm, China Delight. FREE.

"The 50 Year History of the Rhododendron Garden at Hendricks Park," Michael Robert, 7:30 pm, Lane Co. Extension Auditorium, 950 W. 13th Ave. FREE.

spritual Video satsang with Gangaji, 7 pm, 5th St. Market, 4th Floor. FREE.

Zen meditation, 7 pm, Eugene Zendo. 302-4576. FREE.

"Tolerance" multifaith devotional service, 6 pm, Springfield City Hall. FREE.

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16

Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:58 pm

Av High 73; Av Low 47

gathering Walk-in Reiki clinics, 2:30 to 4 pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center. FREE.

kidstuff "Once Upon a Story" card-game making, 2 pm, Sheldon Library. FREE.

lecture "GPS Tracking," 7 pm, REI. FREE.

literary arts "Chick-Lits" book group meeting, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE.

music The Red Elvises, 7 pm, John Henry's. $8 adv., $10 dos.

Mood Area 52, Petracovich, 9 pm, Sam Bond's. $3-$5.

outdoors/recreation GEARS rides 36 miles, Over the Hump and Around the Dump, Alton Baker Park. FREE.

slide show Nature slide show with Bill Sullivan, 7 pm, Borders Books. FREE.

spiritual Guided meditations and teachings with Tulka Rinpoche continue. See Sunday.

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 17

Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:58 pm

Av High 73; Av Low 47

gathering Thursday farmers' market continues. See Thursday, June 10.

kidstuff "Once Upon a Story" card-game making, 2 pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

literary arts Spiritu-ality book discussion group meeting, 7 pm, Borders Books. FREE.

Sheldon Book Club meeting, 6 pm, Sheldon Library. FREE.

"Women's Focus" book group meeting, 1 pm; Bob Welch reads, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE.

Peter Mulvey plays at Cafe Paradiso. See Thursday, June 17.

music Israel Vibrations, Freesound, Upright Dub Orchestra, 7 pm, The Jungle. $17.50.

Pleasure Club, Washington Social Club, 8:30 pm, WOW Hall. $8.

Peter Mulvey, 8 pm, Café Paradiso. $10.50 adv.

on the air "New Dimensions" features "Activists for Freedom, Equity and Justice," Medea Benjamin and Kevin Danaher, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM.

outdoors/recreation The Obsidians hike 6.4 miles, Tahkenitch Dunes. See YMCA board for more information.

"Maintaining Your Mountain Bike," Joe Long, 7 pm, REI. FREE.

spiritual "Chant: Deepening Our Experience With God," 7 pm, Unity of the Valley Church. FREE.

theatre Wonder of the World continues. See Thursday, June 10.

Hedwig and the Angry Inch continues. See Friday.

 

ON THE ROAD

Angelique Kidjo performs at the Brittfest, Jacksonville. See June 11, on the road.

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

June 10 "Might Winds" Cascade Head Music Festival features wind and piano concerts, today through June 26, St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church, Lincoln City. For information go to www.cascadeheadmusic.org

The Clown Show juried group exhibition, Froelick Gallery, Portland, through June 23. For information go to www.froelickgallery.comFREE.

June 11 Angelique Kidjo, 7 pm, Brittfest, Jacksonville. $21-$34.

X-Adventure Raid Series competition features 50 teams of four who traverse 200km across varies outdoor terrain, Bend. For information go to www.theraid.org

June 12 Foster Lake Fishing Derby features casting contest, fish hatchery tours, Smokey the Bear appearance, prizes and more, 9 am to noon, Foster Lake. FREE.

The Stills, Sea Ray, 9 pm, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. $12.

The Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade, through the streets of Portland. For festival information go to www.rosefestival.org

Heartflame II juried arts and crafts faire, today and tomorrow, North Lincoln Hospital Auxiliary, Lincoln City. FREE.

June 15 Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Joe Ely and Guy Clark, 7:30 pm, Brittfest, Jacksonville. $36-$59.

June 16 100th Anniversary Celebration of James Joyce's Bloomsday features film, readings and dinner, 3 pm to midnight, Nye Beach, Newport. for information go to www.writersontheedge.org

Heaven Help Us, from The Clown Show juried group exhibition, Froelick Gallery, Portland, through June 23. See June 10, On the Road.

June 17 "The Living Dream Experience" features live music by Spearhead, Sound Tribe Sector Nine, String Cheese Incident and others, performance arts, audience-participatory celebration and empowering playshops, today through June 20, Hornings Hideout, North Plains. For information go to www.peakexperience.cc

Professional boxing features Kelsey Jeffries and David Jackson, 7 pm, Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino, Canyonville. $19-$39.

 

CORVALLIS EVENTS

June 10 Corvallis Tour of Gardens 2004 features garden tours, 9 am to 3 pm, various Corvallis gardens. For information call 451-5830.

June 11 Wine tasting, appetizers and music by Amy Becker, 4 to 6 pm, First Alternative Co-op's main store. FREE.

Medicare prescription drug seminar, 2 pm, Corvallis Sr. Center. FREE.

June 12 Saturday farmers' market features organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, herbs, syrups, nuts, meat and more, 9 am to 1 pm, 1st Ave. and Jackson St. FREE.

David Samuel & The Vanilla Sugar Blues Project, 8:30 pm, Murphey's. $5.

"Wings of Freedom" Freedom Tour airshow, today through June 13, Corvallis Airport. Tours are $8, $4 for children under 12.

Upright Dub Orchestra, 9:30 pm, Fox 'n' Firkin'. FREE.

June 14 "Estate Sales: How to Conduct and Price," Patty Roberts, 2 pm, Corvallis Sr. Center. FREE.

June 16 Wednesday farmers' market features organic produce, fresh flowers, baked goods, herbs, syrups, nuts, meat and more, 8 am to 1 pm, Benton Co. Fairgrounds. FREE.

"Trip to Fiji" presentation, 2 pm, Corvallis Sr. Center. FREE.

 

ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES

Auditions for Stepping Out, noon, Cottage Theatre, Cottage Grove. 484-6760. FREE.

The deadline for submissions into the Northwest Film and Video Festival is July 31. For information go to www.nwfilm.org

Auditions for Lord Leebrick's production of The Goat or Who is Sylvia begin June 19. For information call 684-6988.

Selco Credit Union is accepting donation of food and bedding for Greenhill Humane Society animals during the month of June.

The Volunteer Tutor Program at LCC seeks literacy tutors. Call 463-5919.

 

 

Th: Argentine Tango, Beg.—noon; Int.—7, Partner Dancing, Beg.—6:30, The Tango Center. www.eugenetango.org
English country—7:30, Eugene Friends Meeting House. 344-1053.
Argentine Tango, All-level—8; Studio B. www.eugenetango.com

Fr: International folk—2, Willamalane Adult Activity Center. 736-4444.
Salsa—9, Broadway Dance Center. 461-6681.
Tango, Beg.—8, Milonga dance party—9, The Tango Center. 349-8682.

Sa: West African—11 am, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
Ballroom—8:30; Salsa—9, 11:15 pm, Broadway Dance Center. 461-6681.
Salsa--9, 11 pm, 55 W. Broadway Ave. 461-6681.
Argentine Tango, Beg.—8, Milonga dance party — 9, The Tango Center. 349-8682.
Ballroom—8:30, Studio B.
Contra--8, Kelly School. 302-2628.

Su: Lindy hop--4, 5, 6, 7--Agate Hall. 343-7826.
West African—11 am, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
Episcopal Church. 688-4134.
Improvisational partner dance—8, 412 Loma Linda Ln.
Argentine Tango—2, Studio B, 189 W. 8th Ave.

Mo: International Folk Dancing—2:30, Campbell Senior Ctr. 682-5318.
West Coast Swing—7, Agate Hall, UO. www.68swing.com
West African—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
Tango, Beg.—noon; Int.—7, The Tango Center.

Tu: West African—6, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
Amy's Tribal Bellydancing, Beg.—7, Healthy Weigh Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic. 684-8150.
Swing, Int.—7, Open Dance—8, Downtown Lounge.
International Folk—7, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. 461-9328.

We: Developmental movement for babies and toddlers—10 am, 11am, Tamarack Wellness Center. 689-3233.
West African—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
Lindy hop—8, Studio B, 189 W. 8th Ave. http://www.eugenelindy.com
Salsa—8, Broadway Dance Center.
Improvisational partner dance—6:45, 412 Loma Linda Ln.

 



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