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POLITICS
The First Friday Art Walk may be over, but there's still plenty of inspiring art hanging around. Hold your Hat (pictured above) by LaVonne Tarbox-Crone is part of a joint show with local artists Tarbox-Crone and Linda Bray at the Jacobs Gallery. A Gallery Insights tour this week features in-depth discussions about the current Jacobs show. See Friday Calendar and Galleries.

MUSIC
In a prelude to the Bach Festival, the Pacific International Children's Choir (PICC) performs in a concert called "Sharing Our Songs II" at the Central Presbyterian Church this week. The choir made its debut at the 1998 Oregon Bach Festival. During this year's Bach Festival, all 200-plus PICC singers and the Oregon Mozart Players perform under the direction of internationally renowned choral conductor, Doreen Rao, on June 26. See Thursday, June 22 Calendar and Oregon Bach Festival supplement.

What's Happening Calendar
Thursday June, 15
Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:58 pm
Av High 74; Av Low 50

benefit Logos Academy's Symphonic Band plays a concert to provide scholarships to students who desire to excel at their instrument at 7 pm at Immanuel Baptist Church. Tix: 747-0702. $3, $2 children/sr., $10 family adv., $4, $3 children/sr., $12 family dos.

conference "The Summer Public Health Research Videoconference on Minority Health" is telecast at 10:30 am today through June 16 at Knight Library Media Services, UO. FREE.

dance Benez-Sharez performs with the Middle Eastern Dance Guild at 8 pm at Cafe Paradiso. $3 sugg. don.

health The Hepatitis C Health Fair is from 9 am to 6 pm at the Lane County Fairgrounds Wheeler Pavilion. FREE.

Learn about homeopathy at 10:30 am at Campbell Senior Ctr. FREE.

internet Discuss Bill Bryson's new book, In a Sunburned Country, at 4 pm at www.bn.com. FREE.

literary arts Register-Guard columnist Bob Welch discusses his new book, Stories From the Game of Life, at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE.

music Modest Mouse, Califone and Love as Laughter play at 9:30 pm at the WOW Hall. $10.

Shocase presents a Strings Celebration at 12:15 pm in the Hult's lobby. FREE.

The New Horizons Band performs at 7:30 pm at Peterson Barn Comm. Ctr.

on the air "Art Journal" features the June Art Walk at 6 pm on CTV-97.

"Arts Encore" features the Maude Kerns Art Center at 9 pm on CTV-97.

presentation Cascadia Rising Free Skool presents photography techniques and working in a darkroom at 2 pm at Scobert Park. FREE.

reception A reception honoring Evelyn Anderton, outgoing director of Womenspace, is from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Hilton. Bring a new or used book for Evelyn. FREE.

theater Beyond Therapy, a play about the psychiatric world, is at 8 pm tonight, June 16 and 17 at the Lord Leebrick Theatre. $11 Thursday, $15 Friday and Saturday. Held over.

video Marcus Borg speaks in Seeing God Again: What's at Stake? at 7 pm at the Spiritual Growth Center. 485-0035. $5.

Friday June, 16
Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:58 pm
Av High 74; Av Low 50
Full Moon 3:27 pm
Moon enters Capricorn 11:26 pm

arts/visual Opening reception for Across Cultures, paintings and drawings by Li Tie is from 5 to 8:30 pm at White Lotus Gallery. FREE.

benefit The Eugene Peace Choir and Jenagura, an African marimba band, play a benefit concert for the Alliance for Democracy and the Kutsinhira Comm. Ctr. at 7:30 pm at Agate Hall, UO. $4-10 ss.

conferences The "Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast (ASPAC)" conference features papers, panels and workshops on various aspects of Asia from 9 am to 5 pm today and tomorrow and from 9 am to noon on Sunday at Gerlinger Hall, UO. FREE.

"The Summer Public Health Research Videoconference on Minority Health" continues at Knight Library Media Services, UO. See Thursday.

dance The Eugene Downtown contradance with live music and calling by Hank Larmaee is at 8 pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. $5.

The Oregon Ballroom Dance Club holds a dance from 8:30 to 11:30 pm every Friday through June 30. Lessons begin at 7:30 pm. $4, $3 stu.

forum "Update on guns" is the topic at Pacifica Forum at 11:45 am at the Wesley Center. FREE.

music Maxwell Horse performs at 9:30 pm at Sam Bond's. $3-5 ss.

Mother Hips and Fernando perform at 9:30 pm at the Wild Duck. $7.

outdoors/recreation The Obsidians hike 9 miles at Clear Lake. See YMCA board for details. $3-4.

presentations A representative of Speaking Hands speaks about the process of teaching sign language to pre-verbal infants at 5 pm at Tsunami. FREE.

Cartographers Leslie Cole and David Imus discuss "Mappping Oregon" at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE.

theater "Until We're Pink" is a theater and dance performance at 8 pm at WOW Hall. $6-16 ss.

The Leader of the Pack, a musical retrospective celebrating the life of songwriter Ellie Greenwich, is at 8 pm tonight and June 17, 23, 24, 30, July 1, 7 and 8 at Actors Cabaret. Matinee is at 2 pm June 18, brunch is served at 12:30 pm. $14 adv., $17 dos., $10 adv. limited stu./sr. Matinee brunch is $24.95, $22.95 sr.

Beyond Therapy continues at the Lord Leebrick Theatre. See Thursday.

Saturday June, 17
Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:59 pm
Av High 74; Av Low 50

arts/visual Artist Li Tie discusses her current show Across Cultures at 2 pm at White Lotus. FREE.

benefits The Vitality Walk/Run benefits Meals on Wheels at 10 am at Alton Baker Park. 686-7218. $15 adv., $20 dos.

The YWCA holds a garage sale to benefit Womenspace from 9 am to 5 pm at 841 E. 18th Avenue. FREE.

conference The "Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast (ASPAC)" conference continues at Gerlinger Hall, UO. See Friday.

dance Musical Feet presents "Time Steps Through the Ages: A Century of Dance" at 7:30 pm at the Hult's Silva Hall. $12, $10 stu.

The East Blair Housing Community holds a community dance party from 7 pm to midnight at 296 Blair. Tips for the DJ.

"Erotic Dreams" is a DJ dance from 10 pm to 6:30 am. Call 685-9429 for location. $14 adv.

film Premiere of Tim Lewis' Smash!: Anarchy, Eugene and the WTO is at 7:30 pm in 180 PLC, UO. FREE.

gatherings A Juneteenth celebration of African American liberation features music and games for the whole family from 11 am to 4 pm at Emerald Park. For potluck schedule call 334-6290. FREE.

An indoor garage sale and pancake breakfast is from 8 to 11 am at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. in Springfield. Tix: 736-4444. Breakfast is $2 adv., $2.50 door. Admission to the sale is free.

Saturday Market has handmade local crafts, food, entertainment and more, every Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, at the park blocks, 8th and Oak. Today's entertainment includes Glenn Falkenberg at 10 am, Lorna Miller at 11 am, Red Pajamas at noon, Accordians Anonymous at 1 pm, Walker T. Ryan at 2 pm and Fiddlin' Big Sue, Uncle T and Johnny at 3 pm. FREE.

The Farmer's Market, featuring locally grown produce, flowers, plants, foods and garden starts, is from 9 am to 5 pm every Saturday and from 9:30 am to 3 pm every Tuesday through November 11 at 8th and Oak, across from Saturday Market. FREE.

kidstuff The "Ticket to Tomorrow" summer reading program kickoff party featuring music by Sun Bossa and activities by BRING Recycling is from 11 am to 1 pm at Charnel Mulligan Park. FREE.

The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival includes races, a Chinese lion dance, martial arts demonstrations, games for kids and more from 1 to 4 pm at Petersen Barn Comm. Ctr. FREE.

Storyteller Paulette Ansari tells cultural tales at 1:30 pm at Sheldon Comm. Ctr. and at 3 pm at Whiteaker Elementary School. FREE.

literary arts Ruth Barton Davis discusses her book, Hitchhiking Grandmother, at 1 pm at Borders. FREE.

Daniel Ray leads a Summer Solstice reading about nature at 10 am at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. $2 sugg. don.

music Violin and viola students of Hanya Etter perform at 2 pm at the Atrium. FREE.

outdoors/recreation Jock Baell leads a birdwalk for Lane County Audubon Society to Kirk Park. Meet at 8 am at South Eugene HS for carpooling. FREE.

GEARS bikes 40 miles over the hump and around the dump. Meet at 9 am at Alton Baker Park. Helmets required. FREE.

The Obsidians hike 8 miles on the East Fork of the McKenzie and 6.2 miles at Mt. June. See YMCA board for details. $3-4.

The NW Trails Project car camps and hikes in threatened wildlands today and tomorrow. (541) 726-6154, www.efn.org/~ntarp. FREE.

music Barrio Latino Orquesta plays salsa at 9:30 pm at WOW Hall. Dance lessons are at 8:30 pm. $10.

theater Beyond Therapy continues at the Lord Leebrick Theatre. See Thursday.

Leader of the Pack continues at Actors Cabaret. See Friday.

Sunday June, 18
Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:59 pm
Av High 75; Av Low 50

benefits A Father's Day dinner benefits the new library from 5 to 9 pm at Taco Loco. Raffle prizes and celebrity appearances by Eugene SLUG Queens. Prices vary.

A benefit dinner for CISCAP and workers' rights in Latin America is from 5 to 9 pm at Cafe Navarro. $9-12.

conference The "Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast (ASPAC)" conference continues at Gerlinger Hall, UO. See Friday.

gathering The Walterville Grange Father's Day breakfast is from 8 to 11:30 am at the George Millican Comm. Hall in Walterville. Donations accepted.

literary arts A Spoken Buzz poetry concert is at 7:30 pm at WOW Hall. $5-8 ss.

open house An open house and Father's Day celebration features tours of the gallery and gardens and wine-tastings from 11 am to 5 pm at Secret House Winery. FREE.

outdoors/recreation Oregon River Sports leads a whitewater kayak trip on the upper McKenzie River. Good for beginners and intermediate paddlers. Meet at 10 am at ORS. FREE.

GEARS bikes 65 miles from Drain to Oakland. . Meet at 8 am at Alton Baker Park. Helmets required. FREE.

The NW Trails Project trip continues. See Saturday.

theater Leader of the Pack continues at Actors Cabaret. See Friday.

Monday June, 19
Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:59 pm
Av High 75; Av Low 50
Moon enters Aquarius 12:26 pm

meeting Parents, Friends and Family of Lesbians and Gays meets at 6:45 pm at the First Congregational Church. FREE.

A meeting to discuss how to keep Community TV's funding is at 7 pm at CTV Studios, behind Sheldon HS. FREE.

music The correct date for the Indigo Girls concert at Cuthbert is July 19. Call 682-5000 for tickets. Our apologies for the error.

outdoors/recreation A social float with canoes and kayaks on Coyote Creek is every Monday. Meet at 6 pm at Oregon River Sports. FREE.

presentation Lawyer Diane DePaolis discusses legal issues for gay and lesbian couples at 7 pm at Borders. FREE.

Tuesday June, 20
Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:59 pm
Av High 75; Av Low 50
Sun enters Cancer and Summer begins 6:48 pm

dance Troupe Americanistan and Muraja presents Middle Eastern dance, music and poetry at 8 pm at WOW Hall. $4.

forum Cascadia Rising Free Skool holds an open forum men's discussion and support group at 2 pm at Washington Jefferson Park. FREE.

gathering The Farmer's Market continues at 8th and Oak. See Saturday.

kidstuff A summer reading kick-off with Cosmic Comic is from 1 to 3 pm at the Eugene Library's lecture room. FREE.

Stuart Little shows today and tomorrow at 10 am at Regal Cinemas. FREE.

literary arts An open mic poetry cafe is at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE.

on the air "Art Journal" features new local art at 9 pm on CTV-97. Re-airs at 6 pm on June 22.

"Arts Encore" features the "Arts and Communities 2000" conference at 6 pm on CTV-97. Re-airs at 9 pm on June 22.

outdoors/recreation The Obsidians hike on the West Ridgeline Trail. See YMCA board for details. $3-4.

political A Ralph Nader/Green Party campaign kick-off is at 6:30 pm. Call 607-8093 and leave your name and number for information and location. FREE.

presentation A primer workshop on snorkeling, canoeing and scuba diving is at 7 pm at the Eugene Library. FREE.

Wednesday June, 21
Sunrise 5:29 am; Sunset 8:57 pm
Av High 74; Av Low 50
Moon enters Sagittarius 11:18 am

arts/visual MusEvening! features extended viewing hours from 5 to 8 pm at the UO Art Museum. FREE.

conference "The Summer Public Health Research Videoconference on Minority Health" continues at Knight Library Media Services, UO. See Monday.

film Celebrate Gay Pride Month with a viewing of Boys Don't Cry at 7 pm at Mother Kali's. Donations for refreshments.

lecture Andrea Gillispie presents "One Day in the Life of an Adult Day Activity Center For People With Alzheimer's and Related Disorders" at 7 pm at Willamalane Senior Ctr. FREE.

literary arts Dr. Marilyn Barrick discusses her latest book, Sacred Psychology of Love at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE.

outdoors/recreation A social float with kayaks and inflatables on the Willamette River is every Wednesday. Meet at 6 pm at Oregon River Sports. FREE.

GEARS bikes 23 miles on the McKenzie View. Meet at 6 pm at Fifth Street Market. FREE.

presentation Cascadia Rising Free Skool presents "It Takes an Entire Village to Raise a Child" at 1 pm at Scobert Park. FREE.

Thursday June, 22
Sunrise 5:30 am; Sunset 9:00 pm
Av High 76; Av Low 51
Moon enters Pisces 12:52 am

forum Cascadia Rising Free Skool holds an open forum women's discussion group at 3 pm in Scobert Park. FREE.

music The Pacific International Children's Choir presents "Sharing Our Songs II" at 7:30 pm at the Central Presbyterian Church. FREE.

Seventh Species gives a composers concert at 8 pm at the Newman Center. $8, $5 stu.

The Sharps and Flats sing at a Shocase performance at 12:15 pm at the Hult's Lobby. FREE.

The Samples play at 9 pm at the Wild Duck. $14 adv., $12 dos.

on the air "Art Journal" continues on CTV-97. See Tuesday.

"Arts Encore" continues on CTV-97. See Tuesday.

outdoors/recreation The Oregon River Sports Sea Kayak Club monthly meeting is at 6:30 pm at ORS. FREE.

presentation An information session on "How to Get the Most Out of Medicare" is at 10:30 am at Campbell Sr. Ctr. FREE.

video Diana Eck speaks in Honest to God: The Universe of Faith at 7 pm at the Spiritual Growth Center. 485-0035. $5.

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

June 15 'N Sync plays at 7:30 pm at the Rose Garden in Portland. Ticketmaster. $39.50-49.50.

Blink-182 and Bad Religion play at 7:30 pm at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Ticketmaster. $25.

The Human Form, including work by Eugene artists Mike E. Walsh, Seja Stevenson, Steve Reinmuth, Annette Gurdjian and Tera Lynn Gambill, is showing through July 2 at the Newport Visual Arts Center. (541) 265-6540. FREE.

June 16 The Chieftains perform at 7 pm at the Oregon Zoo Amphitheatre in Portland. Ticketmaster. $19.

Opening weekend at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival features performances of Hamlet, Wit, The Night of the Iguana and other plays at the Elizabethan Stage in Ashland. (541) 482-4331. $29-42.

The Britt Festival presents It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues at 8:30 pm tonight and tomorrow at the Britt Amphitheater in Jacksonville, Oregon. (800) 882-7488. www.brittfest.org. $24-39, $11 children.

Opening reception for Plastics by David Gilhooly is from 6 to 8 pm at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art, 700 State Street in Salem. Show continues through August 26. (503) 370-96855. FREE.

June 17 Bob Dylan and Phil Lesh perform together at 6 pm tonight and at 4 pm tomorrow at the Gorge Amphitheater in George, Washington. Ticketmaster. $37.05.

June 18 Mickey Hart and the Planet Drum perform at 7:30 pm at the Britt Amphitheater in Jacksonville, Oregon. (800) 882-7488. www.brittfest.org. $21-33, $12 children.

June 20 The Oregon Bach Festival presents a concert by Entrevoces of Cuba at 7 pm at the Florence Events Center. Tix: 682-5000. $14, $10 stu./sr.

June 22 Pink Martini plays at 9 pm at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland. (503) 225-0047.

Attn: Opportunities
abbreviations: ss&endash;sliding scale, stu.&endash;students, sr.&endash;senior citizens, tix&endash;tickets, dos&endash;day of show, adv.&endash;advance.
Note: Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event.

One More Time Marching Band invites musicians of all ages and skill levels to join. The band rehearses from 7 to 9 pm every Thursday at Churchill HS. 345-8894.

Nearby Nature seeks junior naturalists (ages 12-18) and adult volunteers for summer daycamps. Call Stephanie, 687-9699.

FOOD For Lane County is offering free summer lunch programs for children and youth up to age 18 beginning June 26. To volunteer or for more information, call 343-2822.

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