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Satirical, corny, melancholy and always entertaining, Garrison Keillor’s long-running radio/stage program “A Prairie Home Companion” is a vestige of vaudeville that fondly skewers the proud and taciturn Protestant culture of snowbound Minnesota (“Where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking…” etc.). Behind the cottony gauze of Andy Griffith-style nostalgia hides Keillor’s sharply observed and darkening wit, which he wields like an upper-Midwest Mark Twain, poking fun into the ticklish ribs of overlapping generations of gossipy, stubborn and essentially decent Scandinavian immigrants. At the Cuthbert Friday expect such beloved skits as “Guy Noir, Private Eye” and “The News from Lake Woebegone,” along with the usual blend of crackerjack musicians and bit players, all herded into one classically American package by Keillor’s lulling baritone. $35 gen., $50 res.; tickets at www.thecuthbert.com or 682-5000. One EW staffer about jumped on the roof and started dancing when she saw that the smart, funny singer-songwriter Susan Werner would be at the Stillpoint Farm Women’s Festival. Thankfully, Susie’s performance doesn’t compete with the Celebration Parade, but the first-ever fest at the farm has music, “healing arts,” workshops and more, including performances by Alice DiMicele, Grandmother Agnes Pilgrim and Slow Ponies, running all day Saturday, Aug. 28. 10am-7pm; $20-$33 sliding scale; visit http://stillpointfarmsfestival.com for the sked & more info (yep, men are welcome).

thurs, august 26

Sunrise 6:29am; Sunset 7:59pm , Av High 81; Av Low 50

Farmers’ Markets Lane County Farmers’ Market, noon-5pm, every Thursday through Sept. 23, 8th & Oak, www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.org FREE.

The Corner Market, fresh local produce, noon-6pm Tuesday through Friday, 295 River Rd.

Gatherings Ophelia’s Place Young Women of Color, discussion group, ages 15-18, noon-3pm, Ophelia’s Place, 1577 Pearl St., reg. at 284-4333.

Mayor’s Art Show Opening, 5:30pm, Jacobs Gallery, Hult Center. FREE.

Kids/Families Storytime for Wonderful Ones, age one, 10:15am & 11am, Downtown Library. FREE.

Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6, 11am, Sheldon Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., 682-8316. FREE.

Literary Teen Book Group, discuss Black Box by Julie Schumacher, 4pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

Book signing w/Carolyn Scott Korge, author of Healing Walks for Hard Times, 6-8pm, Barnes & Noble, 1163 Valley River Dr. FREE.

Music Three-Way Street, rock, 6pm, Gazebo Park, Willamette St., Coburg. FREE.

Timothy Patrick, acoustic humorist, 6pm, Takoda’s Restaurant, 91806 Mill Creek Rd., Blue River. FREE.

Brooke Adam feat. Abbey Road on ukulele, 7pm, Territorial Vineyard, 907 W. 3rd Ave. FREE.

Steve Goodbar, acoustic open mic, 7pm, Eugene Coffee Company, 1840 Chambers St. FREE.

Pandit Vikash Maharaj Prabhash Maharaj, Nancy Hopps, Hindustani classical sarod, 7pm, Unity of the Valley, 3912 Dillard Rd. $16 adv., $19 door.

Celtic Woman, 7:30pm, Cuthbert Amphitheatre, info & tickets at www.thecuthbert.com or 682-5000. $36 gen., $60 res.

Hokoyo, Ande Marimba Band, Zimbabwean mbira music, 7:30pm, Cozmic Pizza. $5.

Mare Wakefield & Nomad, pop duo, house concert, 8pm, info, location & RSVP to 689-3968. $10-$20 sug. don.

Emily Wells, Phoebe Blum, folk, classical, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $8.

Outdoors/Recreation Walk with Us, weekly self-led neighborhood walking group, ages 50 & up, 9:30-10:30am today & Thursday, Sept. 2, meet at Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.

Thursday Nighter Ride, 30-mile training ride, 5:30pm (men) & 5:40pm (women), Church Corner, Spencer Creek & Lorane Hwy. FREE.

Drop-In Kayaking, BYO equipment, no instructor, final gathering, 8-10pm, Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd., info at 682-5525. $5.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Everett AquaSox, 7:05pm today & tomorrow, PK Park, 1815 Leo Harris Pkwy, info & tickets at 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

Theater Hurly Burly, 8pm today, tomorrow & Saturday, Trial by Fire TheatreWorks at Upstart Crow Studios, 855 W. First Ave., info & tickets at 683-1429. $10.

fri, august 27

Sunrise 6:22am; Sunset 8:09pm , Av High 82; Av Low 51

Arts/Visuals Last Friday Art Walk, 6pm-9pm, various locations, visit www.lastfridayartwalk.org for a walking map. Free.

Cottage Grove Art Walk, 6pm, Main Street, Cottage Grove. Free.

Farmers’ Markets Veneta Downtown Farmers’ Market, 2-6pm, through Sept. 24, info at www.ci.veneta.or.us/farmersmarket.html

Springfield Farmers’ Market, workshops, demos, 3-7pm, Fridays through Oct. 8, Downtown Springfield, 5th & 6th between Main St., Spfd. FREE.

The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Aug. 26.

Film Eugene Celebration Film Festival, 6:30pm today; 2pm tomorrow & Sunday, Hult Center. FREE, no EC wristband required.

Spanish Movie Night in the Park: Una Pelicula de Huevos, w/English subtitles, 9pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.

Gatherings Eugene Celebration feat. People’s Parade, Pet Parade, multiple-stage entertainment w/Medium Troy, Ty Curtis, Blitzen Trapper, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Easy Star All-Stars, Hells Belles & Boy Eats Drum Machine, health and wellness festival, sustainability festival, food & drink vendors, film festivals & more, today, tomorrow & Sunday, various locations, info at www.eugenecelebration.com $10 adv., $15 gate.

Kids/Families Baby Storytime, 10:15am & 11:15 am, Downtown Library. FREE.

Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6, 10:15am, Bethel Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd. FREE.

Stories at the Market, interactive storytelling session for kids, music, treats, final weekend, 3pm, Springfield Farmers’ Market, 5th & Main, Spfd. FREE.

Family Summer Splash & Talent Show, summer camp youth perform, games, picnic, dive-in movie (The Princess & the Frog), 5-8:30pm, Sheldon Center & Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd. FREE.

Literary Arts A Prairie Home Companion w/Garrison Keillor, 7:30pm, Cuthbert Amphitheatre,  www.thecuthbert.com or 682-5000. $35 gen., $50 res.

Music Busker Fest & Rummage Sale, 2-7pm today, 10am-6pm tomorrow & 10am-5pm Sunday, WOW Hall, admission w/Eugene Celebration.

Jackie & Jason Cowsill, acoustic duo, wine tasting, 6-7pm, The Wine House, 1591 Willamette St. FREE.

Ready Steady Soul Club, in-store rare vinyl spinning, 6pm, CD World, 3215 W. 11th Ave. FREE.

Annie Rhodes Band, country, bluegrass, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Low Tide Drifters, folk, blues, 6pm, Supreme Bean, 2864 Willamette St. FREE.

Eugene Celebration Showcase: Comedy Workout w/Leigh Anne Jasheway, 6:30pm; Americanistan, Middle Eastern music & belly dance, 8pm; Jesse Marquez, Latin music, 9:30pm, Cozmic Pizza.

Timothy Patrick, acoustic humorist, 7-10pm today & tomorrow, Driftwood Shores Resort, 88416 First Ave., Florence. FREE.

Curtis Salgado at the ATI Wah Chang NW Art & Air Festival (festival runs Aug. 27-29), show at 8pm, Timber-Linn Memorial Park, Albany, info at www.nwartandair.org FREE, parking $5.

Taarka w/Absynthe Quintet, acoustic, 9:30pm, Sam Bond’s. $6.

On the Air KLCC Stage at Eugene Celebration, live broadcast, today through Sunday, KLCC 89.7 FM. FREE.

Outdoors/Recreation Willamette National Forest Jim’s Creek Savanna Restoration/Heritage Tour w/Forest Service Planner Tim Bailey, all day, half-mile hike, pre-reg. at 782-2283.

Breakfast at the Bike Bridges, coffee, Holy Donuts, free gear, minor tune-ups, bell installation, 7-9:30am, Amazon Trail & 24th, info & reg. at www.oregonimaging.com/race FREE.

Walk ‘n’ Talkers, weekly 3-5 mile brisk walk, ages 50 & up, meet at 9am, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. FREE.

Walk ‘n’ Talkers, weekly 3-5 mile brisk walk, ages 50 & up, meet at 9am, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. FREE.

Fantastic Fridays, water games led by Gamemaster, last day, 1:40-3:40pm, Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd.

Rebound Social Ride, 25-mile fun ride, last ride of the season, 6pm, Rebound, 960 Charnelton. FREE.

Ems vs. Everett AquaSox continues. See Thursday, Aug. 26.

Social Dance Drop-in Dance: Bolero, 8-10pm, Staver Dance Sport, 41 E. 6th Ave. $10.

Theater Steel Magnolias, 8pm today & tomorrow; 2:30pm Sunday, Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr., Cottage Grove, www.cottagetheatre.org or 942-8001. $14, $12 sen.

Hurly Burly continues. See Thursday, Aug. 26.

sat, august 28

Sunrise 6:31am; Sunset 7:56pm , Av High 81; Av Low 50

Benefits “Don’t Rain on My Parade” March, fundraiser for Rainy Day Fund, 9am, meet at 12th Ave. & High St., RSVP to enittler@stand.org

Farmers’ Markets Southtowne Farmers’ Market, organic & local produce, 9am-2pm, through October, Southtowne Shoppes, 28th & Oak. FREE.

Mazzi’s/Hideaway Bakery Farmers’ Market, year ‘round, 9am-2pm, 3377 E. Amazon.

Spencer Creek Community Growers’ Market, 10am-1pm, Saturdays through Oct. 9, Spencer Creek Grange, 86013 Lorane Hwy, www.spencercreekgrange.org/market

FOOD for Lane County Youth Farm, fresh produce, benefits local teens efforts at hunger relief, 10am-2pm, Youth Farm, 705 Flamingo Ave., Spfd., www.foodforlanecounty.org

Crescent Village Market, farm produce, arts, crafts, antiques, music, food, every weekend through October, 10am-6pm today & 11am-5pm tomorrow, Crescent Village, Crescent Ave. & Shadow View Dr. FREE.

Film Eugene Celebration Film Festival continues. See Friday.

Gatherings Saturday Market, 10am-5pm, w/entertainment by Jim Hershey, 10am; Anahid Bertrand, 11am; Musekiwa Chingodza, noon; Mudpuppy, 1pm; Americanistan, 2pm; Soulicious, 3:30pm, Downtown Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org FREE.

Stillpoint Farm Women’s Festival, honoring Sacred Feminine & Mother Earth with music, art, healing, food, produce & ceremonies, 10am-8pm, Veneta, info at www.stillpointfarmsfestival.com $22-$33.

End of Summer Block Party, games, food & ice cream social, 1-3pm, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. FREE.

Oakridge Keg & Cask Festival, street fair, wine and beer tasting, vendors and entertainment, 2-8pm, Oakridge, info at www.keg-caskfestival.blogspot.com

Eugene Celebration continues. See Friday.

Kids/Families Cuentos en Espanol en La Biblioteca de Springfield, Spanish language storytime w/Latino liaison Emily, ages 6 & under accompanied by adult, 1pm, Springfield Library, 225 Fifth St. FREE.

Lectures/Talks Genealogy, research ancestors on computer, internet experience required, 10am, Downtown Library, reg. at 682-5450. FREE.

Grant Writing & Research, 3-5pm, Downtown Library, reg. at 682-5450. FREE.

Music Zenith Quintet, jazz standards, noon, Jazz Station, 68 W. Broadway. FREE.

Eugene Celebration Showcase: Richard Crandell, mbira music, 1pm; McCornack & McCornack, folk, 2pm; Comedy Workout w/Leigh Anne Jasheway, 3:30pm; Laura Kemp, folk, 5pm; Accordions Anonymous, 6:30pm; Red Pajamas, strings, variety, 8pm, Cozmic Pizza.

Karen Lovely, in-store acoustic, 4pm, CD World, 3215 W. 11th Ave. FREE.

The Traceys, acoustic soul, 5pm, Center Plaza Stage, Oakway Mall, 3250 Oakmont Way. FREE.

Apropos Musique at NW Art & Air Festival, 6pm, see Ty Curtis listing Friday for more info.

Bad Mitten Orchestre, acoustic, 9:30pm, Sam Bond’s. $5.

Busker Fest & Rummage Sale continues. See Friday.

Timothy Patrick continues. See Friday.

On the Air KLCC Stage at Eugene Celebration continues. See Friday.

Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: Divide Lake, hike, 8m/1,200ft.; Mt. Bailey, hike, 9.8m/3,160ft., info at www.obsidians.org or sign up at Eugene YMCA.

GEARs Bike Ride: Ingram Island Loop, 55 miles, food stop, 9am, Alton Baker Park, www.eugenegears.org FREE.

Community Rock Climbing at the Columns, ages 8 & up, equipment/instruction provided, 9-11am, Skinner Butte Park, 2nd & Lincoln. $10.

Eugene Celebration Mile, 9:20am, starts at 1070 Pearl; ends at 1150 Oak, info at www.runnerspace.com $10-20.

End of Summer Skate Competition, all ages, 4-8pm, Willamalane Skate Park, 1276 G St., Spfd. $3.

“A Night at the Races,” track & field event hosted by UO’s Competition Not Conflict program, 20 events geared toward people of varying ages/athletic abilities, feat. Clydesdale mile, mixed gender relay, championship high school mile & more, everyone invited to compete, 6pm, Hayward Field, UO campus, info & reg. at www.anightattheraces.info $5, FREE w/Eugene Celebration wristband.

Pets Save the Pets Bubbles & Brew, dog wash, microchipping, live music & beer, 1-5pm, Eugene City Brewery, 844 Olive, info at www.savethepets.net Don.

Social Dance Staver Dance Sport Tropical Party, potluck, 6:30pm, 41 E. 6th Ave. $10 plus one potluck dish.

Salsa Dance w/DJ Pachuco, lesson included, 9:30pm, Davis’ Restaurant, 94 W. Broadway, 21+ $5.

Spiritual White Tara Empowerment, Teaching & Practice w/Lama Tsang Tsing, 2pm today & 9am-4pm tomorrow, Kagyu Dakshang Chuling Dharma Center, 917 E. 43rd Ave., info at 485-3961 or 683-1808. $20-$50.

Theater Free Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth, final weekend, 6pm today & tomorrow, Amazon Park, 2700 Hilyard St. FREE.

Hurly Burly continues. See Thursday, Aug. 26.

Steel Magnolias continues. See Friday.

sun, august 29

Sunrise 6:32am; Sunset 7:54pm, Av High 81; Av Low 50

Benefits Ahavas Torah Community Rummage Sale, fundraiser for Orthodox Shul & Youth Programs, 9am-3pm, 2935 Onyx St.

Dance Sam Bond’s Dance Night, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE.

Farmers’ Markets Fairmount Farmers’ Market, 10am-3pm, Sun Automotive parking lot, E. 19th Ave. & Agate St.

Dexter Lake Farmers’ Market, 11am-2pm, Sundays through Sept. 26, Dexter State Recreation Site, 39011 Hwy 58, info at 541-937-3007. FREE.

Crescent Village Market continues. See Saturday.

film Eugene Celebration Film Fest continues. See Friday.

Gatherings Eugene Celebration continues. See Saturday.

Music Eugene Celebration Showcase: Ben Rice, solo blues, 2pm; Samuel Ferris Harmon, folk, grunge, 3:30pm; Rob Tobias & The Northwest Express, blues, reggae, swing, 4:30pm; M.E.M.A. Blues All-Stars, 6pm, Cozmic Pizza.

Junction City Polka Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, Agate & 20th. FREE.

Busker Fest & Rummage Sale continues. See Friday.

On the Air KLCC Stage at Eugene Celebration continues. See Friday.

Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: Row River Trail, bike, 36m., info at www.obsidians.org or sign up at Eugene YMCA.

GEARs Bike Ride: Hamm Rd. via Seavey, Dillard Access, Harvey, rtn. Lorane, Bailey Hill, 48 miles, bring food, 9am, Alton Baker Park, www.eugenegears.org FREE.

Lake Escape, 10K run, 5K run/walk & kids 400 meter fun run, 9am, Richardson Park, Veneta, www.runnerspace.com $17-$22.

Last Sunday Longboard Nature Tours, skateboard tour of Eugene bikepaths, ages 8 & up, helmets & some experience required, limited equipment avail. for loan, 9-11am, meet at covered picnic area in Alton Baker Park, info & reg. at 682-6321. $5.

“EyeCycle Eugene” Tandem Biking for Visually Impaired, volunteer sighted cyclists still needed, 10am-12:30pm, Sundays through Oct. 31, meet at Hilyard Community Center, 1580 Hilyard St., info & reg. at 682-5311. $5.

Spiritual “Advanced Norse Shamanism” w/Paul Wolf Hartmann, 10am-4pm, Metamorphosis Healing Garden, 797 Hwy 99N, info at 606-3761.

Church of the Beloveds Sunday Service, 10:30am, 11th & Chambers, info & directions at www.churchofthebeloveds.wordpress.com or 636-3255. FREE.

White Tara Empowerment continues. See Saturday.

Theater Steel Magnolias continues. See Friday.

Macbeth continues. See Saturday.

mon, august 30

Sunrise 6:33am; Sunset 8:52pm , Av High 80; Av Low 50

Lectures/Talks Learn about Craigslist: the Shopping, Selling & Networking Website, 6:30-8:30pm, pre-reg. & location info at 682-5318. $10.

Music Irish Jam Session, all ages, 7pm, Eugene Suzuki Music Academy, 170 W. 12th Ave. FREE.

Outdoors/Recreation Walk a Bit, 2-3 miles, flat & moderate pace, last walk of the season, 9-10am, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. 682-5318. FREE.

Spiritual Screening: Tuning In, 7pm, Eugene Wellness Center, 1551-B Oak St., RSVP to 344-8912. FREE.

tues, august 31 

Sunrise 6:35am; Sunset 7:50pm , Av High 80; Av Low 49

Farmers’ Markets Lane County Farmers’ Market, 10am-3pm, Tuesdays through Sept. 23, 8th & Oak, www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.org FREE.

Creswell Farmer’s Market, every Tues. through Oct. 12, 4-6pm, First & Oregon.

The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Aug. 26.

Film “Behind the Lens” Seminar & Screening: Network, 7pm, DIVA, 110 W. Broadway, www.divacenter.org $3.

Gatherings Fun with Crafts, make seasonal decorations for the center, instructions & materials provided, 1-2:30pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., reg. at 736-4444. FREE.

Kids/Families Storytime for Terrific Twos, age 2, 10:15am & 11am, Downtown Library. FREE.

Lectures/Talks The Opal Network: Non-Drug Alternatives in Mental Health Care, panel discussion w/mental health providers & peers, public welcome, 2:30-4:30pm, Downtown Library, info at lane@mindfreedom.org or 345-9106. FREE.

Informational Meeting for Sustainable Building Advisor Program, 6-7pm, Downtown Library, RSVP to 463-3154. FREE.

Eugene Veg Education Network: “Whole Foods: The Perfect Formula for Health & Weight Loss” w/Janice Stanger, author of The Perfect Formula Diet, 7pm, McNail-Riley House, 13th & Jefferson, info at www.eugeneveg.org FREE.

Music Bluegrass Jam, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE.

Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: Shasta Loops-Blackberries, hike, 4m/400ft., info at www.obsidians.org or sign up at Eugene YMCA.

OBRA Criterium, bike ride, 1K flat oval course, 5:30pm, Greenhill Technology Park, W. 11th & Terry, reg. at 521-6529. $15 per race, $50 per month.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, 7:05pm today, tomorrow & Thursday, Sept. 2, PK Park, 1815 Leo Harris Pkwy, info & tickets at 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

wed, september 1

Sunrise 6:36am; Sunset 7:49pm , Av High 80; Av Low 49

Farmers’ Markets The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Aug. 26.

Gatherings Compassionate Friends Support Group, for families that have experienced the death of a child, ages 18 & up, 7pm, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1062 Charnelton St., info at 689-1626. FREE.

Kids/Families Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6, 10:15am & 11am, Downtown Library. FREE.

Family Night feat. “Muse Night” w/the Science Factory, hands-on activities, all ages, 6pm, Cozmic Pizza. FREE.

Lectures/Talks Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Presentation w/Jan Fillinger, James McDonald & Win Swafford, BRING’s Planet Improvement Center, 4446 Franklin Blvd., Glenwood, info & time at www.bringrecycle.org or 746-3023. FREE.

MindFreedom Roundtable: Changing Mental Health in Lane County, lecture & moderated discussion, 5:30pm, Growers’ Market, 454 Willamette St., 2nd Floor. FREE.

Music Timothy Patrick, acoustic humorist, 6-8pm, Eugene Hilton, 66 W. Sixth Ave. FREE.

Vampire Weekend w/Beach House, 8pm, McDonald Theatre. $35 adv., $40.

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, 8pm, WOW Hall. $13 adv., $15 door.

4-Ward Band, reggae, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE.

Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: Spencer Butte, trail maintenance & litter pick-up, info at www.obsidians.org or sign up at Eugene YMCA.

GEARs Bike Ride: Fox Hollow, 35 miles long route, 20 miles short, 6pm, Alton Baker Park, www.eugenegears.org FREE.

Tree Climbing, ages 10 & up, equipment/instruction provided, 4-7pm, Sladden Park, Cheshire & N. Adams. $10.

Ems vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes continues. See Tuesday.

Spiritual Cottage Grove Community Taize Service & Labyrinth Walk: Healing the Gulf, 6:30pm, Priory Farm, 32646 Saginaw Rd. W., Cottage Grove, info at 767-0953. FREE, don. accepted.

thurs, september 2

Sunrise 6:37am; Sunset 7:49pm , Av High 80; Av Low 49

Benefits M.A.P.L.E. Benefit feat. Groove Liberation Front, fundraiser for Microdevelopment for the Alleviation of Poverty through Learning & Entrepreneurship, 8pm, Cozmic Pizza. $3 sug. don.

Farmers’ Markets Lane County Farmers’ Market, noon-5pm, every Thursday through Sept. 23, 8th & Oak, www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.org FREE.

The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Aug. 26.

Kids/Families Storytime for Wonderful Ones, age one, 10:15am & 11am, Downtown Library. FREE.

Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6, 11am, Sheldon Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., 682-8316. FREE.

Lectures/Talks “Building a World Beyond War” w/Jim Anderson & Anne O’Brien, introductory lecture, conflict resolution strategies, 11am-1pm, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., reg. at 682-5318. FREE.

Managing Digital Photos, computer class, internet experience required, 6-8pm, Downtown Library, reg. at 682-5450. FREE.

Literary Mid-Valley Willamette Writer’s Presentation: “Novel Structure & the Limitations of Making it up as You Go Along” w/Miriam Gershow, Eugene author of The Local News, discussion, Q&A, book signing, 6:30-8:45pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St., info at 345-8986. $10, mem. & stu. FREE.

Music The Budos Band w/Basin & Range, intrumental Afro-rock, 9pm, WOW Hall. $15 adv., $18 door.

The Black, Leo London, rock, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $5.

Outdoors/Recreation Ems vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes continues. See Tuesday.

Walk with Us continues. See Thursday, Aug. 26.

Spiritual Enhance Your Emotions w/Essential Oils, 7pm, Eugene Wellness Center, 1551-B Oak St., RSVP to 344-8912. FREE.

corvallis events

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

Friday, Aug. 27 Story Theatre, classics retold from Grimm Stories & Aesop’s Fables, 7:30 pm today & tomorrow; 2:30pm Sunday, Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., www.majestic.org $10, $8 sen. & stu.

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The Oregon and SW Washington Chapter of the ALS Association will hold a “Walk to Defeat ALS” (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) Sept. 19 in Free Speech Plaza; for more information or to donate, visit www.WalktoDefeatALS.org

Consider adopting a dog from Greenhill Humane Society in honor of National Dog Day, Aug. 26; for more information, visit www.green-hill.org

Bad Egg Books (112 E. 13th Ave.) is hosting a “Summa’ Time! Read-A-Thon” to support this collectively run, radical infoshop/lending library; readers taking part in the read-a-thon will find people to sponsor them based on the number of pages read or number of minutes spent reading in 48 hours, running Aug. 27-29; for further information, or if you are a business wishing to donate prizes for this event, email to badeggbooks@gmail.com or call 541-636-3570.

Reservations are now available for hot-air balloon rides Aug. 27-28 during the Wah Chang Northwest Art & Air Festival at Timber-Linn Memorial Park; rides cost $225; all balloon rides must be scheduled in advance by calling the Albany Visitors Association at 541-928-0911; admission to the festival is free, but donations are encouraged; parking is $5.

Musical Feet School of Dance at 420 W. 12th Ave. will hold dance auditions Sept. 9 for the 2010-11 performing season; for additional information, contact Jeanette Frame at 485-2938.

Writers in grades 6-12 are invited to submit a short story for the Springfield Public Library’s 2010 Teen Short Story Writing Contest; the grand prize is $50, to be chosen from all entries; stories must include the sentence: “One word changed everything.”; the deadline is 5pm Saturday, Oct. 30; for the complete rules and entry form, visit the library, call 726-22377 or go online to www.wheremindsgrow.org