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Deadline for Calendar and Art in the Galleries submissions are noon on Thursday, a week before the issue that covers your event. Send an e-mail with event, date, time, location and cost to attend to Ben at cal@eugeneweekly.com
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 23 CONFERENCE Local Sustainable Development and Climate Change Programs Conference with the UO Sustainability Leadership Academy, 8:30 am to 5 pm, UO Baker Downtown Center. 346-4231. SOLD OUT. GATHERINGS Thursday farmers' market features fruits, vegetables, starts, honey, preserves, flowers and more, 2 to 7 pm, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. FREE. Humanity's Team Eugene inaugural meeting, 7 pm, Spiritual Growth Center. 747-8771. FREE. Shred Fest identity-theft document shredding event, 11 am to 2 pm, SELCO Community Credit Union. www.selco.orgFREE. KIDSTUFF Book Buzz stories and adventure with Jay Cooper, 3:30 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. LECTURES "Global Positioning Systems," 7 pm, REI. FREE. "Digital Photography," Susan Burgott, 10:30 am today, Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, Oasis, 100 Valley River Center. $8. LITERARY ARTS Gregg Keizer reads and "Reflective Readers" book group meets, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. MUSIC The opening night of the Eugene Symphony features Chopin & Brahms, 8 pm, Silva, Hult. For ticket information call 682-5000. Hot Buttered Rum String Band, 9:30 pm, WOW Hall. $8. Tegan and Sara perform and sign copies of their CD, 5:30 pm, CD World. FREE. Lyle Lovett, 7:30 pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. $35. Storyhill, 8 pm, Luna. $5.
ON THE AIR "New Dimensions" features "Sustaining Hope in Impossible Times," 6:30 pm, Paul Loeb, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. PRESENTATIONS "Bulbs for Winter Color," Carol Prudhomme, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Spfd. FREE. "Brain Gym" physical activities that enhance learning and concentration, 1 pm Thursdays through Nov. 4, Willamalane Adult Cntr., Spfd. $4.
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 24 ARTS/VISUAL Second annual Flame Off features glass-blowing classes, lectures, demonstrations, workshops, a competition and more, today through Sept. 26, Eugene Glass School. For information call 342-2959. An opening for work by Jacke Holmstrom and others, 6:30 pm, Museum of Unfine Art. FREE. BENEFITS 21st annual golf scramble benefits Lane Community College students, 11:30 am, Shadow Hills Country Club. For information call 463-5226. A celebration and auction benefits Made in the Grove directory, featuring food, drink and music, 6 pm, The Art of Everything, Cottage Grove. 942-5105. don. Martha Pelligrino and the Over the Country Jug Band play a benefit for the No on Constitutional Amendment 36 campaign, 7:30 pm, Cozmic Pizza. $4.
COMEDY Comedians of Comedy tour performance, 10 pm, WOW Hall. $10 adv., $12 dos. DANCE Americanistan, 8:30 pm, Café Paradiso. $5. FORUM "Pacifica Forum" features "The Case for Israel," noon, Century Rm., EMU, UO. GATHERINGS Al Fresco farmers' market features preserves, organic produce, baked goods, plants, gifts, wine-tasting, appetizers and more, 11:30 am to 6 pm, 5th St. Market. FREE. Eugene Singletarians meeting, 7:30 pm, Unitarian Universalist Church. 344-9037. $2 don. Prospective parent information meeting, 10 am, The Village School. FREE. Eugene storytellers' potluck, 6:30 pm. For information call 302-2848. FREE. LECTURE "Defending the Biosphere Through Law," Nicholas Robinson, 6 pm, Knight Law Center, UO. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Gregg Keizer, 7 pm, Barnes & Noble. FREE. Richard Beban and Ginger Andrews read, 5 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE.
MUSIC Wine, chocolate and music with Tommy Fox Orchestra, 7 pm, Village Green Resort, Cottage Grove. $10 adv., $12 dos. Pajama party features D-moe Funk, The Lo-Cals, 9:30 pm, Downtown Lounge. $5. Deke Falcon, Tom Heinl, 9:30 pm, Mac's at the Vet's Club. $3. Memphis Radio Kings performance and signing, 5 pm, CD World. FREE. Hollis Ann Thompson and SpunHoney, 7 pm, Border's Bookstore. FREE. ON THE AIR "Jefferson Exchange" features "How Community Involvement Can Make a Difference in Peace, Justice and Health," Paul Loeb, 9 am and 9 pm, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Bon voyage to Vaux's swifts events, sunset, Agate Hall, 18th and Agate. FREE. SPIRITUAL Yom Kippur service, 7 pm, Unity of the Valley. 344-7945. FREE. Yom Kippur service, 7 pm today and tomorrow, The Shedd. FREE. THEATER Wait Until Dark, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, 2, 8 and 9, 15 and 16, and at 2 pm Sept. 26, Actors Cabaret. $12 res. The Real Inspector Hound, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and Oct. 1, 2, 8 and 9, and at 2 pm Oct. 3, Blue Door Theatre, LCC. $8, $6 stu., sr.
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 25 ARTS/VISUAL Second annual Flame Off continues. See Friday. BENEFIT Garage sale benefits the Eugene Waldorf School, 9 am to 4 pm, Eugene Waldorf School. don. COMEDY ComedySportz for the whole family, 8 pm, ComedySportz Theater, 1030 Oak St. 517-9996. $8, $7 with a can of food for FOOD for Lane Co. FESTIVAL ManiFest celebrates life, death and transformation with music, performance, food and sharing ideas, 11 am to 4 pm, Wellsprings Friends School. FREE. GATHERINGS "Presidential Election, 2004 and Beyond: What's at Stake" lectures with Daniel Ellsberg, Medea Benjamin and Norman Solomon, 2 pm, Performing Arts Hall, Lane Community College. A dinner reception follows at 5 pm at Cozmic Pizza. FREE. The Oregon Bus Project canvassing event for Phil Barnhart, Bev Ficek and Don Hampton, 10:30 am, Skinner Butte Park. Snacks provided; a chili-feed and BBQ follows. For information call 914-0293. FREE. Saturday Market features crafters, musicians, vendors & food court, 10 am to 5 pm, 8th Ave. and Oak St. Eagle Park Slim plays at 10 am; Linda Yapp at 11; Samusson & Tomassi play at noon; Madison & McCoy at 1 pm; Queen Accordionna at 2 pm and Yo Vinnie! plays at 3:30 pm. FREE. Farmers' Market features fruit, vegetables, plants, meat, eggs, dairy, music and more, 9 am to 4 pm, 8th Ave. and Oak St. FREE. Saturday Farmers' Market, 9 am to 3 pm, 28th and Oak at Southtowne Shoppes. FREE. Youth-grown fresh vegetable and flower market, 10 am to 2 pm Saturdays, Lane Co. Youth Farm, 705 Flamingo Ave. 342-2822. FREE. LECTURES "Computacion Basica," 10 am, Downtown Library. FREE. "Attachment Parenting and Unschooling," Jan Hunt, 1 to 4 pm, Spiritual Growth Center. 408-2421. $20. MUSIC Emerald Chamber Players, 2 pm, The Atrium. FREE. An Tua, 8 pm, Café Paradiso. $8. Flowmotion, 10 pm, McDonald Theatre. $7. OUTDOORS/RECREATION The Obsidians hike 8 miles, Waldo Lake; 5 miles, Triangulation Peak. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sug. don. "Salmon Spawning Discovery Tour" with Nikki Swanson, 9:30 am, McKenzie River Ranger Station. FREE. Oregon Duck football vs. Idaho, 12:30 pm, Autzen Stadium. For information go to www.goducks.net Single's Hike, 9 am to noon; Star Party, 7 pm, Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. $4 for hike, $3 for star party, $6/family. Redsides Rodeo kayak competition, today and tomorrow, milepost 43, Hwy. 126, McKenzie River. For information call 334-0696. SPIRITUAL Full day Yom Kippur service, 10 am, Unity of the Valley. 344-7945. FREE. Yom Kippur service at The Shedd continues. See Friday. THEATER Wait Until Dark continues. See Friday. The Real Inspector Hound continues. See Friday.
SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 26 ARTS/VISUAL Outdoor field sketching with Kris Kirkeby, 1 pm, Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. Register at 747-1504. $20 Second annual Flame Off continues. See Friday. BENEFITS School Garden Project Taste the Harvest garden tour benefit features tours and presentations by youth farmers, 1 to 4 pm, Eugene Waldorf School, River Road Elementary, Fox Hollow Elementary, Eastside Elementary and the Goshen School. 687-9574. $10. Foundation for Children in Need benefit features Indian music by Ankush Vimawala, Tina Vellody, Paul Prince and others, 6 pm, Cozmic Pizza. don. FESTIVAL Living History Festival features Kalapuya Indian and Lewis and Clark displays, interpretive hayrides, appearance by Eugene Skinner and more, noon to 4 pm, Dorris Ranch, Spfd. $3, $10/family. GATHERINGS The Eugene Leave No Voter Behind kick-off training grassroots event for progressive activists, noon to 3 pm, Cozmic Pizza. (503) 228-1562. www.moveonpac.orgFREE. Bingo w/Tom & Scott, 9 pm, Sam Bond's. FREE. Mercado Latino features Latin American food, fresh produce, handcrafts and more, 11 am to 4:30 pm, Park Blocks. Grupo Condor plays at 11:30 am; a piñata for kids is at 12:30 pm and Ricardo Cardeñas plays at 2 pm. FREE. Rainbow Family potluck, 1 to 5 pm, near the pavilions, Alton Baker Park. FREE. Kitten and rabbit adoption event, 11 am to 5 pm, Suds 'Em Yourself, 192 W. 11th Ave. For information call 689-1503. Stamp show, 10 am to 4:30 pm, Eugene Masonic Lodge. FREE. School garden tour, 1 to 4 pm, Eugene Waldorf School. FREE. KIDSTUFF Lane County Kids for Kerry meeting features discussion about political issues with Mary Koons, planning for fund-raisers, canvasses, voter registration, house parties and more, 4 to 5 pm Sundays, Cozmic Pizza. For information call 345-3526. FREE.
LITERARY ARTS Banned Books Week kick-off with Peter Blecha, 2 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. MUSIC Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers, 8 pm, WOW Hall. $10. OUTDOORS/RECREATION The Obsidians hike 6.3 miles, Indigo & Chuckle Springs; 7 miles, Rosary Lakes. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sug. don. Forest fungal foray fieldtrip with the Cascade Mycological Society, 9 am, South Eugene High School parking lot. 343-2364. FREE. Redsides Rodeo kayak competition continues. See Saturday. SCIENCE "Backyard Astronomy" planetarium show, 2 pm, planetarium, The Science Factory. $4, $7 for planetarium and exhibit hall. Exhibit hall features Take Flight! Closed Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 16 and 30 for Duck home football games. SPIRITUAL Meditation and practice of The Buddha Path, 11 am, Dzogchen Buddha Center. FREE. THEATER Wait Until Dark continues. See Friday.
MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 27 GATHERINGS Sexual Assault Support Services women's drop-in support group, 7 pm. For information call 484-9791. FREE. Zapotec women's weaving cooperative exhibition and sale, 7 pm, Unitarian Universalist Church. FREE. Confidential HIV testing, 4 to 7 pm. For information call 342-5088. FREE. MUSIC Paul Wright, Shawn McDonald, 6 pm, WOW Hall. $15 adv., $20 dos. ON THE AIR "Dying in Eugene" City Club broadcast, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. VIGIL Women in Black silent vigil to protest war, 5 pm, 7th Avenue across from the Federal Building. FREE.
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 28 COMEDY Neil Hamburger, Canned Ham, 9 pm, WOW Hall. $7.
FILM Menia Zovut Arlekino (My Name's Harliquin), 7 pm, 115 Pacific, UO. FREE. FORUM Police complaint forum to discuss and give input regarding police complaint policies, experiences, responses and more, 7 pm, Sheldon Community Center. FREE. GATHERINGS Farmers' Market features fruit, vegetables, plants, meat, eggs, dairy, music, food carts from the Saturday Market, 10 am to 3 pm, 8th Ave. and Oak St. FREE. Cooperative housing in downtown Eugene planning meeting, 7 pm, 984 Lincoln. 345-6466. FREE. KIDSTUFF Free muscle balancing therapy for kids w/ Daniel Hardt, 3 pm, 390 W. 12th Ave. FREE. LECTURE "Heart Disease/Strokes," Sunny Kierstyn, 12:30 pm, Willamalane Sr. Adult Activity Center, Spfd. FREE. "Gambling With the Future: Energy, Environment and Economics in the 21st Century," Douglas Osheroff, 4 pm, 100 Willamette, UO. FREE. MUSIC The Woods, 9:30 pm, Black Forest. FREE. Bjorn Again, 8 pm, McDonald Theatre. $18 adv., $20 dos. ON THE AIR "Alternative Radio" features "Resistance & the Role of Artists," Howard Zinn, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARS rides a Show 'n' Go. Meet at 10 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. "It's Not in my Field Guide" Lane Co. Audubon Society meeting about reports of sighted birds, 7:30 pm, Eugene Garden Club. FREE. SPIRITUAL Zen meditation, 7 pm, Eugene Zendo. 302-4576. FREE.
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 29 CELEBRATION Peace celebrations, 4:30 pm Wednesdays, the Federal Building. FREE. FILM Fog of War, 7 pm, 180 PLC, UO. FREE. GATHERING Lane County for Kerry/Edwards general meeting, 7 pm, upstairs, Veteran's Memorial Building. 747-4111. LECTURE "Anger Management for Parents," 6 pm, Center for Community Counseling. For information call 344-0620. MUSIC Locals play The Beatles, w/ Dan Jones, Chico Schwall and others, 9 pm, Sam Bond's. FREE. Robben Ford, 7 pm, The Jungle. $15. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Early bird hike, 8 to 10 am, Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. $3 sug. don. Fall Restoration Celebration, 1 pm, Nearby Nature. FREE. THEATER The Goat; or Who is Silvia, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and Oct. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23, and at 2 pm Oct. 10 and 17, Lord Leebrick Theatre. Oct. 1 features a post-show reception with beverages and dessert. $12-$16 for shows, $9 for post-show on Oct. 1.
The New 3-Rs: Rights, Respect Responsibility Planned Parenthood Teen Theatre production, 7 pm, McDonald Theatre. $5 sug. don. Mark Lewis and Thurston High School's Advanced Theatre class performance, 7:30 pm, Thurston Theatre. 744-5140. $3.
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 30 FORUM Police complaint forum to discuss and give input regarding police complaint policies, experiences, responses and more, 6:30 pm, Petersen Barn. FREE. GATHERING Thursdays farmers' market continues. See Thursday, Sept. 23. LECTURE "Living Fully Today, Planning for Tomorrow: Let Your Voice be Heard," Todd Peterson, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Sr. Adult Activity Center, Spfd. FREE. MUSIC The Toasters, New Blood, Revival, Mastro 3, Sweater Club, 8 pm, WOW Hall. $8 adv., $10 dos. Tom Landa and The Paperboys, 9 pm, Sam Bond's. $8. Uncle Earl, 8 pm, Café Paradiso. $10. Dan Jones and The Squids, 9:30 pm, The Black Forest. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Spiders of Oregon West Eugene Wetlands program, 7 pm, For information call 683-6494. FREE. THEATER Wait Until Dark continues. See Friday.
ON THE ROAD Note- Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event.
SEPT. 23 Daumier to Lautrec, French prints and drawings exhibit, Portland Art Museum, through Oct. 24. For information go to www.portlandartmuseum.org Work by Marilyn Robert, Latimer Quit and Textile Center, Tillamook, through Oct. 31. $2.50. Art About Jazz art exhibit, today through Sept. 25, Newport Visual Arts Center. For information call 265-6540 or go to www.coastarts.org A Thousand Little Cities Bodyvox dance performance, 7:30 pm today, tomorrow and Sept. 25, with a 2 pm Matinee Sept. 25, Lincoln Hall, Portland State University. For ticket information call (503) 229-0627. Margaret Cho, Schnitzer Hall, Portland. www.ticketmaster.com SEPT. 24 Culture Shock Festival features artists, artisans, food and entertainment from around the world, today and tomorrow, Newport. For information call 265-ARTS. On the Shoulders of Giants 10th anniversary Portland Taiko concert, 8 pm tonight and tomorrow, and at 2 pm Sept. 26, plus a 2 pm Sept. 26 performance for kids, Newmark Theater, Portland. $18.50-$25, $8.50 for kids' performance. Ukes in Yachats Ukulele Festival, all day, Yachats Commons Lyle Lovett, 8 pm, Schnitzer Hall, Portland. $32.50-$50. Jack Johnson, G. Love & Special Sauce, Donavon Frankenreiter, 6 pm, Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend. $33. SEPT. 25 Indoor flea market, 9 am to 4 pm, Yachats Lions Hall. FREE. Break! Urban Funk Spectacular dance performance, 7:30 pm, Ross Ragland Theater, Klamath Falls. $29-$34. SEPT. 26 "Our Relationship With Death and Grief," Barbara Roberts, 2 pm, Dogwood Theatre, Newport. $5. Los Lobos, 8 pm, Roseland Theatre, Portland. $25-$35.
SEPT. 29 Lyon Opera Ballet, 7:30 pm, Schnitzer Hall, Portland. $19-$43. Norah Jones, Rose Garden, Portland. www.rosegarden.com
CORVALLIS EVENTS SEPT. 23 "Why Can't We Have Universal Health Care?" presentation features talk by Ray Tricker and Roberta Palmer, 7 pm, Friends Meeting House. 752-3207. FREE. Traditional Oaxacan dinner and lecture, 5 and 8 pm, Intaba's Kitchen. Reservations at 754-6958. SEPT. 24 End of the summer wine tasting features music by Warren Cohen, 4 pm, First Alternative Co-op main store. FREE. Corvallis poetry slam, 7 pm, 149 Weniger, OSU. FREE. Reggae in the Woods features many reggae bands, food and crafts, healing arts practitioners and more, today through Sept. 26, The Deep Woods Ranch, Philomath. www.deepwoodsranch.com OSU marching band halftime show sneak preview, 3:30 pm, Reser Stadium, OSU. FREE. Tony Kaltenberg, 7:30 pm, Best Cellar Coffeehouse. $4-$10 ss. SEPT. 25 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. A reception for work by John Maul, 5:30 pm, ArtCentric. FREE. Corvallis Fall Festival features arts and crafts, music, activities for all ages and a fine arts showcase, today and tomorrow, Central Park. FREE. SEPT. 26 Margaret Evens organ concert, 4 pm, Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan. FREE. SEPT. 27 "The Presidential Election 2004 and Beyond: What's at Stake" with Daniel Ellsberg and Norman Solomon, LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. For information call 737-1562. FREE. Linn-Benton Community College faculty exhibit and art raffle, through Oct. 29, Albany. For information call 917-4540. SEPT. 29 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. SEPT. 30 Diane Hawkins and Laura Zaerr, noon, MU lounge, OSU. FREE. ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES Submissions are being accepted for the Selco Credit Union Difference Essay Contest for ages six to 17 at www.selco.org General auditions for No Choice, 10 am Sept. 25, 4th Floor, 5th St. Market. The Eugene Public Library Foundation seeks 100 artists to participate in this year's Authors & Artists Fair on Dec. 4. Call 345-2600. The 2005 Public Interest Environmental Law Conference seeks themes for this year's conference. Send suggestions to pielc2005@yahoo.com by Sept. 27. The Eugene peace choir is accepting new members. Call 343-6327. The Eugene Symphonic Band seeks new musicians. Call 485-5772. Auditions are available for the Oregon Festival Choirs. Call 465-9600. TRIM's All-community choir seeks members. Call 344-5693.
Dance Listings TH: Argentine Tango, Beg.—noon; Int. —7,
The Tango Center. www.eugenetango.org FR: Salsa—9, Studio B. 687-0678. SA: Argentine tango--8 pm, The Tango Center.
349-8682. SU: Lindy hop—4, 5, 6, 7, Agate Hall. 343-7826. MO: Jump blues, lindy hop and swing—7,
Downtown Lounge. No phone. TU: Swing, Int.—7, Open Dance—8,
Downtown Lounge. WE: African—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
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Canadian
sisters Tegan and Sara came through last year and
played to a modest handful of alternative music fans at
John Henry's. Now this hip duo is cruising through on
their way to California to play a concert with Neil Young,
Paul McCartney and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. You could
say they're moving up, fast. Catch them at a free in-store
concert and signing at CD World. See Thursday, Sept. 23
Calendar.
The
Salon des Refusés at DIVA (Downtown
Initiative for the Visual Arts) is packed full of quality
work. Here's one proud contribution: Carlo Giuliani,
killed by the carabinieri in Genova, Italy, July 20,
2001, by Jerry Ross. See Art in the Galleries.
Eugene
welcomes activitsts Daniel Ellsberg, Medea Benjamin and
Norman Soloman on Sept. 25 to LCC's Performing Arts Hall,
for an evening titled "The Presidential Election 2004 and Beyond:
What's at Stake." Ellsberg, author of Secrets: A Memoir of
Vietnam, leaked the Pentagon Papers, exposing Nixon's secret
war in Southeast Asia. Benjamin is founding director of Global
Exchange and co-founder of Code Pink: Women for Peace. Solomon
is co-author of Target Iraq: What the News Media Didn't Tell
You. See Saturday Calendar.
