.This Week's Calendar | Galleries | Music @ the Clubs 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 cal@eugeneweekly.com   According to the whims of the interplanetary rotations, mutations, moods and a magnetic north pole running wildly towards Russia, the earth begins its gentle tilt back towards the sun this week, starting on Dec. 14 as the sun sets a minute later than usual. However, the sun will continue to keep rising later and later until Jan. 7, so the actual winter solstice falls, uh … somewhere in there. Let's just call it the winter solstice week and be done with it. Thus it's fitting that various solstice events happen this week, starting with Winter Solstice Celebrations at the UO's Museum of Natural and Cultural History on Friday and the Yachats Commons on Saturday. On Thursday, stretch your body and belly at the Solstice Yoga and Vegetarian Potluck at Yoga West. Finally, on Thursday, Dec. 21, listen to the Orhagan Synagogue Winter Solstice Nature Readings at Mount Pisgah Arboretum, attend the Winter Solstice Goddess Celebration at the WOW Hall or intermingle at Washington Park Clubhouse's Hannukah/Winter Solstice Celebration, because, you know, both have their pagan origins. Ever wonder why Christmas is celebrated during the solstice? See Calendar. At the crack of a nut, we embark on the more frenzied high holiday season — all sugarplums, no yams. Thus, if you've got kids (or you're a child at heart), make it to one of the three performances of Oregon Ballet Academy's All-Children's Nutcracker at LCC this weekend. More magic, less danger — and the little ones are so cute. See Saturday Calendar. When we think of the Welsh countryside in winter, we see a drenched, dripping, moss-covered log from our perch behind fogged windows, perhaps a fire in the woodstove, and stories — lots of stories. In particular we think of Dylan Thomas' "A Child's Christmas in Wales," with its childlike wonder and excitement. Luckily, Eugene much resembles the soggy bog of the Celtic countryside, and fortunately we have David Stuart Bull passing on this Celtic Holiday tradition with his deep English voice, with traditional Celtic music accompaniment by Linda Danielson and Chico Schwall (all three pictured), at Café Soriah today through Dec. 21. Should the food and entertainment tab prove too pricey for families, attend one of the performance-only shows at the Lord Leebrick on Saturday or Sunday. See Calendar. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 Sunrise 7:40am; Sunset 4:35pm, Av High 46; Av Low 33 DANCE Eugene Youth Ballet performs The Nutcracker Suite, 4pm & 5pm, Springfield Library. FREE. GATHERINGS Caregiver support group, 9:30am, Junction City Retirement Center. FREE. Women's Business Network meeting, "Speed Networking," 11:45am, Reserve, 984-8778. $13 members, $20 guests. Silent Auction & Holiday Party, 5pm, Shelton McMurphey Johnson House. 484-0808. $25. "Blind Wine Tasting: Guess the Style," 5pm, WineStyles, 2846 Willamette St. 434-9463. $5, FREE members. 9th Annual Miracle Lights Tour of Outdoor Holiday Decorations, 6:30pm today, tomorrow, Dec. 16 and 21-23, departing from ShopKo (Eug.) and Jerry's Home Improvement (Spfd.). Register, 688-0454. $4, $3 youth. Town Hall Forum w/Bill Morrisette, Phil Barnhart & Terry Beyer, 6:30pm, Springfield City Hall. FREE. Hearing Loss Association Christmas Party & Potluck, 7pm, Hilyard Community Center. 345-3212. Bring food and white elephant gift. LECTURES "Learn EFT for Chronic Pain Mgt.," Nina Otazo, 6:15pm, Downtown Library. FREE. "Genocidal War in Sudan, American Involvement, and the Ties with Terrorism & Oil Interests," Jennifer Erickson, 7pm, McNail-Riley House. 683-1350. FREE. "Sacred Seasons," Rick Ahrens, 7pm, Eugene Garden Club. 747-1504. $2-$10 sug. don. "From Dysfunction to Transformation: A World for All," Sharif Abdullah, 7pm, Harris Hall, 125 E. 8th Ave. 344-5740. FREE. MUSIC Jonathan Richman, Tommy Larkins, Laura Kemp, 8pm, WOW Hall. $12. Marisa, 8:30pm, Cozmic Pizza. $5. Frank Zappa Tribute, feat. Ike Willis, 9pm, Sam Bond's. 21+ show. $15. "A Celtic Holiday," music & storytelling, 9:30pm today, Dec. 18, 19, 20 & 21; 3pm tomorrow, Dec. 22 & 23, Café Soriah. 342-4410. $10. ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" discusses the profound results from planting trees w/Andy Lipkis, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM. "New Dimensions" discusses "Preserving Life on Earth" w/Thomas Lovejoy, 6:30pm, KLCC 89.7 FM. THEATER A Christmas Carol variety show, 7pm today, tomorrow & Dec. 16, Pleasant Hill Community Theatre, 35575 Zephyr Way. www.phct.orgor 988-1195. $8, $6 sr., youth. ACE's A Christmas Carol, musical version, 7:30pm today, tomorrow and Dec. 16, Actors Cabaret. 683-4368. $14-$17, $30.95-$32.95.   FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Sunrise 7:41am; Sunset 4:35pm, Av High 45; Av Low 33 ARTS/VISUAL An opening for "The Gift of Plein Air," work by Amy Beller, Bets Cole, Jerry Ross, 5:30pm, Jacobs Gallery. FREE. DANCE Middle Eastern Dance Guild of Eugene, 8:30pm, Cozmic Pizza. 338-9333. $5. FILM The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course, 7pm, Willamette High School auditorium. 521-4725. FREE (donations accepted). "In-Concert" latenite: "AC/DC: The Bon Scott Years," 11:35pm today, tomorrow & Dec. 17, Bijou Art Cinemas. $4. GATHERINGS City Club Friday Forum: "Holiday Gifts: What Gift Would You Give to the Community, and Why?" with many guests, 11:50am, Downtown Athletic Club. www.cityclubofeugene.org$3. Pacifica Forum: "The R-G Anti-Hate Ad: Analysis of Content & Signers," 4pm, 125 McKenzie, UO. 344-0483. FREE. Hannukah w/Orhagan Synagogue, feat. Rabbi Jonathan Seidel speaking on "Ending Global Warming," 6pm, Laurelwood Golf Course. 434-6551. FREE. Holiday Vegan Potluck, 7pm, McNail-Riley House. 341-1690. Bring food, utensils, plates & white elephant gift. Miracle Lights Tour of Outdoor Holiday Decorations continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. KIDS/FAMILIES Winter Solstice Celebration, arts, crafts, slideshow presentation, dancers, storytelling, 5pm, Museum of Natural & Cultural History, UO. 346-3024. $3, $5 family. MUSIC Holiday Tuba Concert w/the Oregon Children's Choir & Cascade Christmas Chorus, 7pm, The Shedd. FREE (bring canned food or new toy). Public Enemy, X-Clan, The Banned, 8pm, McDonald Theatre. $27 adv., $30 dos. The Fast Computers 3rd Annual Christmas Show w/Tom Heinl & cast of thousands, 9pm, Sam Bond's. 21+ show. $5. Café Soriah's "A Celtic Holiday" continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" discusses musical journeys w/Gypsy Soul, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM. SPIRITUAL Tulku Jigme Rinpoche speaks on "Healing and Transformation," 7pm, EWEB. 606-9014. $15 sug. don. THEATER The Sound of Music, 8pm today & tomorrow; 2:30pm tomorrow & Dec. 17, Cottage Theater, Cottage Grove. 942-8001. $19, $17 stu., sr. ACE's A Christmas Carol continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. PHCT's A Christmas Carol continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14.   SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 Sunrise 7:42am; Sunset 4:35pm, Av High 45; Av Low 33 ARTS/VISUAL Adam Grosowsky's early works, artist's proofs & small paintings, benefit art sale for LCC, 1pm-3pm, Karin Clarke Gallery. 684-7963. FREE. BENEFIT Holiday Tree & Wreath Sale to benefit FOOD for Lane County & GrassRoots Garden, 9am-5pm today, noon-5pm tomorrow, 1465 Coburg Rd. 343-2822. $5-$40. DANCE Oregon Ballet Academy's All-Children's Nutcracker, 2pm & 7pm today, 2pm tomorrow, Performance Hall, LCC. www.oregonballetacademy.comor 338-7800. $12, $10 stu., child. FILM An Inconvenient Truth, 5:30pm, Cozmic Pizza. FREE. "In-Concert" continues. See Friday. GATHERINGS Saturday Market's Holiday Market, 10am-6pm, featuring entertainment from Willagillespie School Choir, 10:30am; Carl Faddis, 11:30am; Walker T Ryan, 12:30pm; Beth Miriam Rose & Friends, 1:45pm; Olem Alves & Inner Limits, 3:15pm; Sun Bossa Sextet, 4:45pm, Lane County Fairgrounds. www.holidaymarket.orgFREE. Holiday Farmers' Market, 10am-6pm today, tomorrow, Dec. 22 & 23, Lane County Fairgrounds. 431-4923. FREE. Drums Across America for Peace, 10:30am, Old Federal Courthouse. FREE. Holiday Portraits w/Santa & Your Pets, noon-4pm today & tomorrow, Greenhill Humane Society, 88530 Green Hill Rd. 689-1503. $12-$17. Rainbow River Womyn meeting, 5pm, McMenamin's North Bank. 514-1639. FREE. A Celebration of the Life of Beth Grafe, w/Felicidades, 6:30pm, WOW Hall. Admission is a donation of nonperishable food, blankets or clothing. Barn Dance, 7pm, Petersen Barn Community Center. 682-5521. $2. Holiday Party & Piano Fundraiser, 7:30pm, Jazz Station. Don. Miracle Lights Tour of Outdoor Holiday Decorations continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. KIDS/FAMILIES Winter Break Fun: Puzzles & Problem Solving, 10am-4pm today & tomorrow, Science Factory. 682-7888. $4. Holiday Gift Wrap, Ornaments & Garlands, 11am-3pm, M.E.C.C.A., 43 W. Broadway. 302-1810. $2-$5. Action Night for Boys & Girls, ages 6-12, 5pm-9pm, Gymnastics Northwest. 688-8955. $12, incl. dinner. LITERARY ARTS "Tragedy on Denali," slides & talk by Joe Wilcox, 11am, Obsidian Lodge. www.obsidians.orgor 343-8030. FREE. Open Poetry Reading, 2pm-3:30pm, Springfield Library. 746-5581. FREE. MUSIC Atrium Amateur Hour: "Holiday Play-in and Sing-Along," 2pm, Atrium, 10th & Olive St. 344-0483. FREE. Craig Einhorn (CD release party), 2pm, Tamarack Wellness Center. FREE. Eugene Symphony's Yuletide Celebration, 3pm & 8pm, Hult Center. $18-$43. Spiritfarm, 8pm, Tsunami Books. $10. "A Celtic Holiday," music & storytelling, 8pm today, 2pm tomorrow, Lord Leebrick Theatre. 465-1506. $10. Calango, 9pm, Cozmic Pizza. $5. Jesse Marquez & Mike Denny Quartet, 9:30pm, Sam Bond's. 21+ show. $5. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians trips: Fawn Lake, X-Ski, 7 miles; Marilyn-Gold Lakes, S'Shoe, 5 miles. See YMCA board for details. GEARs rides: McKenzie View via Deerhorn, 73 miles, 10am, Alton Baker Park. www.eugenegears.org THEATER FACTheater presents The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe, 2pm today & tomorrow, ACE's FACTheater, 39 W. 10th Ave. 683-4368. $10, $8 children. ACE's A Christmas Carol continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. PHCT's A Christmas Carol continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. The Sound of Music continues. See Friday.   SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Sunrise 7:42am; Sunset 4:35pm, Av High 45; Av Low 33 BENEFIT Holiday Tree & Wreath Sale continues. See Saturday. DANCE All-Children's Nutcracker continues. See Saturday. FILM "In-Concert" continues. See Friday. GATHERINGS Saturday Market's Holiday Market, 10am-6pm, featuring entertainment from Rob Tobias, 10:30am; Chico Schwall & Linda Danielson, 11:30am; Red Pajamas, 12:30pm; Eagle Park Slim, 1:45pm; Paul & Nancy's Love Truffle, 3:15pm; Los Lonely Shots, 4:45pm, Lane County Fairgrounds. www.holidaymarket.orgFREE. Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market, 10am-4pm, Expo Hall, Lane County Fairgrounds. 683-5589. $1.50. Free People, free music, food, clothing, fellowship, 11am-3pm, WOW Hall. FREE. Holiday Farmers' Market continues. See Saturday. Holiday Portraits w/Santa & Your Pets continues. See Saturday. KIDS/FAMILIES Winter Break Fun: Puzzles & Problem Solving continues. See Saturday. MUSIC Blue Skies Big Band, Jewel Tones, 2pm, Eugene Hilton. 343-9882. $7, $5 stu., sr. Las Posadas, choral sung in Spanish & English, 5pm, Episcopal Church of the Resurrection. 686-8462. FREE. Eugene Sacred Harp Singers Christmas Concert, 7pm, First United Methodist Church. Don. Sam Marshall, Charlotte Thistle, 7pm, Cozmic Pizza. Don. Lord Leebrick's "Celtic Holiday" continues. See Saturday. ON THE AIR "Sentinel Radio" discusses "Primitive Christian Healing: As Vital & Effective as Ever," 7am, KPNW 1120 AM. "The Son of Saturday Gold" presents "Rockin' Stockin'," 11am, KRVM 91.9 FM. "UO Today" features John Shelby Spong, retired Episcopal bishop, 7:30pm today & 8pm W on Ch. 23; noon M, 11:30 pm Tu & 11:30am W on Ch. 29. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Ski bus to Willamette Pass, departs 7am at River House, 301 N. Adams, returns 6:30pm. Register, www.eugene.or.gov/recor 682-5329. $10. Snowshoe/X-Ski Diamond Peak Wilderness w/Native Forest Council & Cascadia's Ecosystem Advocates, carpool leaves Growers' Market at 10am. RSVP, 688-2600. Don. GEARs rides: Meadowview, 35 miles, 10am, Alton Baker Park. www.eugenegears.org SPIRITUAL Mystical Chant, 7pm, Unity of the Valley. Don. THEATER The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe continues. See Saturday. The Sound of Music continues. See Friday.   MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 Sunrise: 7:43am; Sunset 4:36pm, Av High 45; Av Low 33 GATHERING PFLAG meeting & potluck, 6:45pm, First Congregational Church. 302-4422. FREE. Youth Open Mic, 7pm, Cozmic Pizza. FREE. MUSIC Café Soriah's "A Celtic Holiday" continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" discusses the potential benefits and environmental concerns of liquefied natural gas terminals in Oregon w/Larry Larsen and Rory Cox, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM.   TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Sunrise 7:44am; Sunset 4:36pm, Av High 45; Av Low 33 GATHERING Wine tasting: "Wines from Down Under," 5pm, WineStyles, 2846 Willamette St. 434-9463. $5, FREE members. Town Hall Forum w/Phil Barnhart, 6:30pm, Creswell Community Center. FREE. Acoustic Open Mic, 7pm, Cozmic Pizza. FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES Games Around the World, 11am Sheldon Library; 2pm Downtown Library; 2pm tomorrow Bethel Library. FREE. MUSIC Café Soriah's "A Celtic Holiday" continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. ON THE AIR "Alternative Radio" features "Neoliberalism & India's Farm Crisis" w/P. Sainath, 6:30pm, KLCC 89.7 FM. "The Jefferson Exchange" features Celtic Christmas storytelling & music w/Tomaseen Foley & Ellis Kennedy, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM. SPIRITUAL Chanukah Celebration, music & refreshments, 6:30pm, Ahavas Torah Congregation, 3800 Ferry St. 334-6772. FREE. 4 Agreements Wisdom Circle, 7:30pm, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. 461-1977. FREE.   WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Sunrise 7:44am; Sunset 4:37pm, Av High 45; Av Low 33 FILM Best of the Eugene Film Festival (animation program), 7pm, DIVA. $5, $3 stu. LITERARY ARTS Classics Book Group: Candide by Voltaire, 7pm, Barnes & Noble. FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES Winter Break Fun: Chemical Concoctions, 10am-4pm today & tomorrow, Science Factory. 682-7888. $4. Games Around the World continues. See Tuesday. LITERARY ARTS Teen Book Club: Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry, 4pm, Downtown Library. 682-5450. FREE. MUSIC The Devil Makes Three, Trainwrecks, 9pm, Sam Bond's. 21+ show. $7. Café Soriah's "A Celtic Holiday" continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" discusses children and families suffering from neglect and abuse w/Mary-Curtis Gramley, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM.   THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 Sunrise 7:45am; Sunset 4:37pm, Av High 45; Av Low 33 BENEFIT Solstice Yoga & Vegetarian Potluck, benefit for FOOD for Lane County, 5pm, 3635 Hilyard St. $7, $6 stu., sr. DANCE Eugene Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, 7pm today (recorded music); 8pm tomorrow & Dec. 23; 2:30pm Dec. 23 & 24, Hult Center. $18-$42; $12-$27 today only. GATHERINGS Wine tasting: "Wines for a Long Winter's Nap," 5pm, WineStyles, 2846 Willamette St. 434-9463. $5, FREE members. "Bridging the Gap" support group, 7pm, Willamette Christian Center. FREE. Hannukah/Winter Solstice Cele-bration, 7pm, Washington Park Clubhouse, 2025 Washington St. $5, $10 family. Miracle Lights Tour of Outdoor Holiday Decorations continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. KIDS/FAMILIES Winter Break Fun: Chemical Concoctions continues. See Wednesday. LITERARY ARTS Orhagan Synagogue Winter Solstice Nature Readings, 5:30pm, Mount Pisgah Arboretum. 747-1504. $2 sug. don. Sheldon Book Group: Nickel and Dimed by Barbara Ehrenreich, 6pm, Sheldon Library. FREE. MUSIC 8th Annual Winter Solstice Goddess Celebration, 8pm, WOW Hall. www.eugenewintersolstice.comor 463-0943. $5-$13, $2 youth, FREE under 8. Grand Street, 9pm, Sam Bond's. 21+ show. $5. Café Soriah's "A Celtic Holiday" continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" looks at pagan traditions and how some ancient ceremonies have survived w/Aylah Hallel, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM. "New Dimensions" discusses "Of Animal Grace and A Spa For A Pig" w/Sy Montgomery, 6:30pm, KLCC 89.7 FM.   CORVALLIS EVENTS THURSDAY, DEC. 14 Wine tasting, appetizers & music, 4pm, First Alternative Co-op South Store. FREE. Christmas Storybook Land, 6:30pm-8:30pm M-F, 10am-8:30pm Sa & Su, through Dec. 17, Linn Co. Fair & Expo Center, Albany. 928-1612. FREE. The Homecoming, 8pm today, tomorrow and Dec. 16, Albany Civic Theater. www.albanycivic.org$7-$10. FRIDAY, DEC. 15 6th Annual Holiday Market Place, 10am-6pm F & Sa, through Dec. 22, MU, OSU, Corvallis. www.osumu.orgor 737-2937. FREE. SATURDAY, DEC. 16 Willamette Valley Concert Band Christmas Concert, 2pm, United Presbyterian Church, Albany. www.wvcb.info Heart of the Valley Children's Choir Holiday Concert, 3pm, LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. www.hvcchoir.com$7, $4 stu., sr. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 Eugene Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker, 7:30pm, LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. $20-$30.   ON THE ROAD Note- Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event. THURSDAY, DEC. 14 Live Wire! variety show, 7pm, Aladdin Theater, PDX. $12. BodyVox's Lasting Impressions 5, 7:30pm today, tomorrow and Dec. 16, BodyVox Studio, PDX. www.bodyvox.comor 503-229-0627. $30, $24 stu., sr. My Own Private Improv at the Clinton, 9pm, Clinton St. Theater, PDX. $6. Hot One, The Sun The Sea, School of Rock, 9pm, Doug Fir Lounge, PDX. 21+ show. $8. FRIDAY, DEC. 15 The Dandy Warhols present "A Live Meeting of Bigger Geezers," 9pm, Wonder Ballroom, PDX. $20 adv., $22 dos. The J.J. Kasner Band, 9pm, Landmark Lounge, Yachats. FREE. SATURDAY, DEC. 16 Big Island Shindig, 9pm, Landmark Lounge, Yachats. FREE. Wine tasting: Lorelli Wines, 1pm-4pm, The Wine Place, Yachats. FREE. 11th Annual Victorian Christmas, 3pm-7pm today & tomorrow, Heceta Head Lightstation, Yachats. Winter Solstice Celebration, feat. The Elizabeth Cable Band & Pieces of Eight, 6:30pm, Yachats Commons. $10 sug. don. A Victorian Christmas w/John Doan, 7pm, Florence Events Center. 997-1994. $15, $10 youth. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20 Quaker Gun, A.M. Interstate, Eskimo & Sons, 8:30pm, McMenamins White Eagle Saloon, PDX. 21+ show. FREE. THURSDAY, DEC. 21 Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker, 7:30pm today & tomorrow; 2pm Dec. 23, Elsinore Theatre, Salem. www.nutcracker.com   ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES Eugene Weekly seeks your personal stories in response to the questions: "How and why did you move to the Eugene area?" and/or "Why are you still here?" Limit submissions to 300 words. Email your text to cal@eugeneweekly.com and include "personal story" in the subject line. Deadline is Dec. 20. "Coats for Cubs!" Donate your real fur apparel — including trims, hats, gloves, muffs and shearling — to your local Buffalo Exchange now through April 22. Furs will be used as bedding for orphaned & injured wildlife. Furfree@hsus.org or 687-2805. Registration open for two film and video workshops for January at DIVA, entitled "Making the Extremely Low Budget Film" and "Sound Design for Independent Films and Video." www.divanow.orgor 344-3482.
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