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 Calendar | Holiday Happenings | Galleries | Nov. Kid's Calendar  music:If you loved her in Satin Love Orchestra, dug her in the Pink Floyd tribute concerts or even remember her from Pyramid Breakfast in the early nineties, you'll be glad to know that Shelley James is still around. And she's going strong with her new band, Musicbox, which includes her husband Cal Coleman, whom many know as the bass player from Satin Love. In honor of the holidays, they're performing songs to be thankful for ... I mean, songs that remind us to be thankful for what we have. In an added bonus, Shelley promises you can dance all those Thanksgiving dinner calories away at the Wild Duck. See Friday Calendar.  music:If you can't spend the dreary winter down south, you may as well spend it at the Hult with Fiesta Navidad. The Fiesta stars Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano and its director, Natividad Cano (pictured), who has collaborated with Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville and has also appeared on "The Tonight Show." Dancing to the Mariachi's colorful sounds is Ballet Folklorico Ollin. Formed in 1972, the Ballet is dedicated to preserving Mexico's rich cultural heritage through dance. Together, the Mariachi and Ballet celebrate traditions such as La Posada -- a traditional re-enactment of Mary and Joseph's pilgrimage to Bethlehem. The evening also includes mariachi renditions of American Christmas carols and an audience sing-along. Before and after the performance, concert-goers are invited to stroll through the Hult lobby, which will be converted into a colorful mercado featuring arts and crafts, dancers and vendors — all celebrating the Latino American Christmas tradition. See Thursday, Nov. 30 Calendar.  film:Zapadik Films, the local producers of Alchemy, which showed at the Bijou last year, and The Human, hold a film festival featuring Protest in L.A.: Unmasking the 2000 Democratic National Convention and other short films this weekend. The festival is to raise money to help produce Zapadik's latest venture, Rant. The film features seven characters at a party in an artist's warehouse in Portland. As a protest similar to last year's WTO protest breaks out downtown, the characters begin to react to the drama and discuss the various issues surrounding the protest. Starring local activist Tre Arrow, the film attempts to explore various perspectives, from an anarchist's to a conservative's. The evening at the Bijou includes a presentation by Arrow and an open discussion with the filmmakers. See Sunday Calendar. |
 Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the EW office will be closed on Nov. 23 and 24. Early calendar deadline for Nov. 30 issue is noon on Nov. 22. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22: Sunrise 7:17 am; Sunset 4:41 pm Av High 50; Av Low 39 Moon enters Scorpio 11:33 pm
A Thanksgiving potluck is at noon at Campbell Sr. Ctr. Turkey and dressing is $1, bring a dish to share. kidstuff Read Dave Pilkey's T'was the Night Before Thanksgiving at 4 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. music Johnny Cunningham and Susan McKeown perform Celtic folk with Aidan Brennan at 7:30 pm at the WOW Hall. $12 adv., $14 dos. Strings Celebration's Suzuki Kids play their traditional holiday strings concert at 4 pm at Tsunami Books. FREE. spiritual Kuzari class is at 7:30 pm at 3800 Ferry Street, UO. See Thursday. Back to Top THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Sunrise 7:18 am; Sunset 4:40 pm Av High 50; Av Low 39 Thanksgiving gatherings The Whiteaker Community Thanksgiving Dinner is from 11 am to 4 pm at Whiteaker School. To volunteer, 485-8179. FREE. The Springfield Community Thanksgiving Dinner is from 11 am to 3 pm at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. FREE. Thanksgiving nature reading is at 10 am at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Visitor Ctr. Bring poems, stories or prose to share. $2 sugg. don. GEARS bikes 25 miles up Fox Hollow while the turkey roasts. Meet at 10 am at Alton Baker Park. Helmets req'd. FREE. McKenzie Willamette's Festival of Trees continues at Valley River Inn. See Wednesday, Nov. 22. on the air "Arts Encore" features the Maude Kerns Art Ctr. at 9 pm on CTV-97. "Art Journal" features downtown Eugene galleries at 6 pm on CTV-97. Back to Top FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24: Sunrise 7:19 am; Sunset 4:39 pm Av High 50; Av Low 39 Buy Nothing Day arts/visual Hannah Goldrich and Mike Pease hold their annual holiday show, entitled New Work, New Place ... Again, from 6 to 9 pm at Melange's new location in Fifth Street Market. FREE. Useful Pots and More Studio Sale featuring pottery, books, journals, cards and more is from 10 am to 4 pm today and Nov. 25, 26, Dec. 1, 2 and 3 at 2620 W. 22nd Ave. FREE. dance A community dance gathering for all ages is from 7 to 10 pm at Unity Church. $2-5 ss.
Holiday Market featuring handmade local crafts, food, entertainment and more is from 10 am to 6 pm Fridays, Nov. 24 and December 22 and every Saturday and Sunday through Christmas except Christmas Eve, which is from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Exhibit Hall at the Lane County Fairgrounds. Today's entertainment features Sharon Rogers at 10:30 am, Janet Naylor at noon, Walker T. Ryan at 1:30 pm, Justus and The Farm Dogs at 3 pm and Rotosquirrel at 4:30 pm. FREE. Farmers' Holiday Market featuring handmade wreaths, decorations and edibles is from 10 am to 6 pm Fridays, Nov. 24 and December 22 and every Saturday and Sunday through Christmas except Christmas Eve, which is from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Exhibit Hall at the Lane County Fairgrounds. McKenzie Willamette's Festival of Trees continues at Valley River Inn. See Wednesday, Nov. 22. music Shelley James Musicbox performs songs for thankful hearts at 9:30 pm at the Wild Duck. $8 adv., $10 dos. The Leftovers perform at 9:30 pm at Sam Bond's. $3-5. open houses King Estate Winery holds an open house and barrel tasting from noon to 5 pm today through Nov. 26 at 80854 Territorial Road. $5-15. An open house featuring complimentary wine tastings, wine and food pairing and gift ideas is from 11 am to 5 pm today and Nov. 25 and 26 at Secret House Vineyards. FREE. science "Journey to the Edge of Space and Time" tours massive black holes, giant galaxy clusters, the universe's earliest moment and parallel universes that challenge the imagination. Shows are at 4 pm every Friday and at 2 pm every Saturday and Sunday (except UO football home game days) through Dec. 3 at the Lane ESD Planetarium. $4, $3.50 stu./sr., $3 children under 12. spiritual A Family Havurah Shabbat is at 7:30 pm. Bring family members and good food. 685-0488. FREE. theater The annual Holiday Vaudeville Show featuring new acts and new material is at 7 pm tonight and Nov. 25, 30, Dec. 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 and 16 at Lord Leebrick Theatre. $9, $7 children. Central High's Class Reunion, an interactive comedy created at Actors Cabaret, is at 8 pm tonight and Nov. 25, Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 at Actors Cabaret. Dinner performances are at 5 pm on Dec. 3 and 10. $25, $22.50 limited Sr. tix. "Art," a comedy about the role of perception and taste in our lives, presented by Willamette Repertory Theatre, is at 8 pm tonight and Nov. 25; and at 2 pm on Nov. 25 and 26 at the Hult's Soreng Theatre. $18-30 for evening performances and $15-25 for matinees. Back to Top SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25: Sunrise 7:21 am; Sunset 4:39 pm Av High 49; Av Low 39 Moon enters Sagittarius 7:33 am New Moon 3:11 pm arts/visual A fiber arts studio sale featuring basketry, wearable art, rugs and handwovens for the home is from 10 am to 4 pm today and Nov. 26, Dec. 2 and 3 at 4565 Fox Hollow. FREE. Useful Pots and More Studio Sale continues at 2620 W. 22nd Ave. See Friday. comedy Comedysportz, interactive improv theater, is at 7 pm tonight and Nov. 25 at Groucho's. $8, $6 with a can of food donated to Food for Lane County.
gatherings Holiday Market continues at the Exhibit Hall at the Lane County Fairgrounds. Today's entertainment features Alex Hargreaves at 10:30 am, David Bowers at noon, The Traceys at 1:30 pm, a Saturday Market fashion show at 3 pm and Akbar's Family at 4:30 pm. FREE. Farmers' Holiday Market continues at the Exhibit Hall at the Lane County Fairgrounds. McKenzie Willamette's Festival of Trees continues at Valley River Inn. See Wednesday, Nov. 22. music Strings Celebration performs at 12:30 pm at The Festival of Trees at Valley River Inn. $5, $3 sr./children. Participants in Horn Day perform at 5:30 pm at Beall Hall, UO. FREE. open house Open house and barrel tasting continues King Estate Winery. See Friday. Open house continues at Secret House Vineyards. See Friday. science "Journey to the Edge of Space and Time" continues at the Lane ESD Planetarium. See Friday. theater Central High's Class Reunion continues at Actors Cabaret. See Friday. "Art" continues at the Hult. See Friday. The Holiday Vaudeville Show continues at Lord Leebrick Theatre. See Friday. Back to Top SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26: Sunrise 7:22 am; Sunset 4:38 pm Av High 49; Av Low 38 arts/visual Fiber arts studio sale continues at 4565 Fox Hollow. See Saturday. Useful Pots and More Studio Sale continues at 2620 W. 22nd Ave. See Friday. film Zapadik Films presents a film festival featuring screenings of short independent films, discussion with filmmakers and a live enactment of a scene from Rant, an upcoming locally produced independent film from 11 am to 2:30 pm at the Bijou. $5-$5,000 ss. gatherings Holiday Market continues at the Exhibit Hall at the Lane County Fairgrounds. Today's entertainment features Lorna Miller at 10:30 am, Peter Thomas at noon, Fiona McAuliffe at 1:30 pm, Finvarra at 3 pm and Fiddlin' Big Sue, Uncle T and Johnny at 4:30 pm. FREE. Farmers' Holiday Market continues at the Exhibit Hall at the Lane County Fairgrounds. McKenzie Willamette's Festival of Trees continues at Valley River Inn. See Wednesday, Nov. 22. music Songs: Ohia performs at 8 pm at Sam Bond's. $4-7 ss. open house Open house and barrel tasting continues King Estate Winery. See Friday. Open house continues at Secret House Vineyards. See Friday. outdoors/recreation GEARS bikes 50 miles to brunch at the Sunrise Cafe in Pleasant Hill. Meet at 10 am at Alton Baker Park. Helmets req'd. FREE. science "Journey to the Edge of Space and Time" continues at the Lane ESD Planetarium. See Friday. theater The Eugene Playback Theatre performs at 7 pm at Tsunami Books. $6 sugg. don. "Art" continues at the Hult. See Friday. Back to Top MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27: Sunrise 7:23 am; Sunset 4:38 pm Av High 49; Av Low 38 Moon enters Capricorn 5:57 pm arts/visual Opening reception for prints by Johnathan Elwing, Kris Edner and Joshua Tollefson and the International Exchange Print Show is from 7 to 9 pm at LaVerne Krause Gallery, UO. FREE. benefit A showing of the video, Lockdown USA and a musical performance by Peter Wilde benefits The Anarchist Prisoner Legal Aid Network at 6:30 pm at Hungry Head Books. Donations. literary arts The Books to Movies club discusses A Thousand Acres at 7 pm at Borders. FREE. presentations Nature photographer Dave Stone and environmental educator Peggy Robinson present a slideshow on "Forests of Lilliput: Local Mosses and Lichens" at 7:30 pm in 117 Science Building, LCC. FREE. Kathy Kerns and Laurie Jensen lead a presentation on "Hydrotherapy for Dogs" at 7 pm at The Healthy Pet. FREE. spiritual A Rosh Chodesh women's gathering is at 8 pm at 3397 Onyx Place. FREE. Back to Top TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28: Sunrise 7:24 am; Sunset 4:37 pm Av High 49; Av Low 38 film The International Film Festival presents A Place in the World at 7 pm in 122 Pacific Hall, UO. FREE. The Medieval Film Series presents The Seventh Seal at 7 pm in 180 PLC, UO. FREE. gathering A holiday fair and open house is from 10 am to 5 pm at the EMU Craft Ctr., UO. FREE. literary arts Poet and editor Semyon Vilensky, a Soviet Gulag survivor, discusses "Gulag Memoirs by Jewish Writers" at 7:30 pm in 240C Grayson Hall, UO. A signing of Till My Tale is Told: Women's Memoirs of the Gulag follows. FREE. Members of the Lane Literary Guild read from their work at 7:30 pm at Foolscap Books. Donations. music The LCC Chamber Choir and Concert Choir perform at 7:30 pm at the Performance Hall, LCC. $4, $2 stu./sr. presentation Herb Wisner presents a program on "Birds and Culture of Thailand" at the Lane County Audubon Society meeting at 7:30 pm at the Eugene Garden Club. FREE. Back to Top WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29: Sunrise 7:25 am; Sunset 4:37 pm Av High 49; Av Low 38 arts/visual A lecture by artists Ellen Tykeson and Lynn Wiley is at 1 pm at LCC Gallery. FREE. kidstuff The Nine14 Club reads Wringer at 4:30 pm at the UO Bookstore. FREE. film The Russian Film Series presents Anna 6 to 18 at 6:30 pm in 115 Pacific Hall, UO. FREE. lectures Kathryn Quina discusses "Moving Beyond Bars: Psychological Issues for Women in Prison" at noon in 330 Hendricks Hall, UO. FREE. Semyon Vilensky discusses "Gulag Poets and Poetry" at 3 pm in 240C Grayson Hall, UO. FREE. literary arts Mira Kamdar reads from her book, Motiba's Tattoos: A Grandaughter's Journey into Her Indian Family's Past, at 7:30 pm in the Knight Library Browsing Room, UO. FREE. music The Campus Band and Orchestra perform at 8 pm in Beall Hall, UO. FREE. Rahzel plays hip-hop with Ugly Duckling at 9 pm at the WOW Hall. $15 adv., $17 dos. Back to Top THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30: Sunrise 7:27 am; Sunset 4:36 pm Av High 48; Av Low 38 Moon enters Aquarius 6:26 am film Semyon Vilensky shows and discusses the documentary film on the Kolyma Gulag, Stolen Years, at 7 pm in 240 C Grayson Hall, UO. FREE. kidstuff Kindermusik for ages 0-5 is at 7 pm at Borders. FREE. literary arts The Wasted Motel featuring Michelle Tea, Shar Rednour and others in a night of spoken-word is at 6 pm at the EMU's Ben Linder Room, UO. FREE. Madelyn Arnold reads from her novel Bird-Eyes at 7 pm at Mother Kali's. FREE. music The Oregon Opera Ensemble performs at 8 pm in Beall Hall, UO. $5, $3 stu./sr. Fiesta Navidad with Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano is at 7:30 pm at the Hult's Silva Hall. $15-22.50. The Eugene Vocal Arts Ensemble gives a Shocase concert at 12:15 pm in the Hult lobby. FREE. open house An open house featuring caroling, refreshments and artwork is from 5 to 8 pm at the Springfield Museum. FREE. presentation Rick Ahrens presents a slideshow and lecture on "Sacred Geography," the symbolism of the mountains and trees, at 7 pm at the Eugene Garden Club, 1645 High Street. $3 sugg. don. theater Fools, a comedy about a schoolmaster and his struggle to lift a curse of stupidity off a Ukrainian village, is at 7:30 pm tonight and Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at Churchill HS. Auditorium. $5, $3 stu. Saved By the Bell, a play based on the TV show, is at 7:30 pm tonight and Dec. 1 and 2 at Springfield HS Theatre. $3. A special performance of Miracle of 34th Street for senior citizens only is at 7:30 pm at Sheldon HS Auditorium. FREE. The Holiday Vaudeville Show continues at Lord Leebrick Theatre. See Friday. Back to Top
Note: Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event. November 22 Tina Turner performs with Joe Cocker at 7:30 pm at the Rose Garden in Portland. Ticketmaster. $35.25-79.25. November 25 Martin Sexton performs at 8 pm at the Aladdin Theater in Portland. (503) 233-1994. $14.50 adv., $17 dos. November 27 Sammy Hagar and the Waboritas perform at 8 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland. Ticketmaster. $35. November 29 John Ridley, author of Everybody Smokes in Hell, speaks at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland. (503) 227-2583. $20. November 30 A chamber music concert featuring the works of great Russian composers of the late 19th and 20th centuries is at 7:30 pm in conjunction with the Painting Revolution exhibition at the Portland Art Museum. Concert is in Whitsell Auditorium. (503) 226-2811. $7.50. P.O.D., Project 86, Living Sacrifice and Dogwood perform at 8 pm at the Roseland Theater in Portland. Fastixx. $15. ATTN: White Bird Clinic is seeking donations of winter survival gear for homeless clients. Blankets, sleeping bags, coats, gloves and hats are especially needed. 342-8255. First Night Eugene is accepting ideas for performances and programming for Dec. 31. 681-4108. Volunteer literacy tutors are needed to help in adult skills development and English as a second language. Two-day training is on Jan. 13 an 20. Call 747-4501, ext. 2919 to register by Dec. 14. Back to Top  WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22: A no-school-day swim is from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Echo Hollow Pool. $1.50. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25: Sandy Silverthorne reads from the latest book in the Kirkland Street Kids series at 4 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. Crafty kids ages 7-12 meet at 1:30 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. ONGOING EVENTS: art Library and craft night is from 6:30 to 8 pm the first and third Wednesday of each month at Patterson Elementary School. FREE. Craft time for ages 5 to 9 is at 4:30 pm on the second Thursday of each month at the UO Bookstore. FREE. dancing Children learn to belly dance at 6 pm every Wednesday at Foolscap Books. $3-6 ss. music Debbie Diedrich teaches Toddler Tunes at 10 am every Monday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. $5 drop in fee. Toddler Tunes for ages 18-36 months is at 11 am every Saturday at the Eugene Library. FREE. READING: Sir Readalot's weekly marathon reading is at 3:30 pm on Fridays at Aunty Brandie's in the Gateway Mall. FREE. Storytime for kids is at 7 pm every Wednesday and at 11 am every Saturday at Borders. FREE. Storytime is at 10 am on Saturdays and at 7 pm on Wednesdays at Barnes & Noble. FREE. BookTales Story Hour for kids ages 3-8 is at 11 am every Saturday at the UO Bookstore. FREE. Teen Books on the Mall, a library for homeless teens, is every Tuesday from 3 to 4 pm in the downtown mall. FREE. The Young Adult Book Club meets at 4 pm every third Wednesday at the Eugene Library. For information, call 682-8316. FREE. Preschool storytime for ages 3 to 6 is every Wednesday at 10:30 am, 11 am and 1:30 pm at the Eugene Library and at 10 am at the Springfield Library. FREE. Toddler Story Hour for ages 5 and under is at 11 am every Friday at the UO Bookstore. FREE. The Nine14 Bookclub meets the last Wednesday of each month at 4:30 pm at the UO Bookstore. This month's book is Wringer. FREE. SWIMMING: Recreational swimming is from 7:30 to 8:30 pm on Fridays and from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on Saturday at Sheldon Pool. $2. Family Swim is held every Monday-Thursday, 7:30-8:30 pm, and Saturday, 10:15-11:15 am, at Sheldon Pool. 682-5314. $6 family, $2.50 for adult, $2 for youth, children ages 3 and under are free. Parent/child drop-in swim for parents and preschoolers is every Saturday, 10:15-11:15 am, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-9:45 am, at Sheldon Pool. 682-5314. $2.50 adults, one child free. Recreational swimming is from 2:30 to 3:40 and from 7:15 to 8:30 pm every Friday and from 1 to 3 pm every Saturday at Echo Hollow Pool. $2 youth, $6 family. Parent/child drop-in swim is 11-11:30 am Monday through Friday at Echo Hollow Pool. $2.50, one child free. TODDLERS: A gymnastics open gym for tots is from 11 am to noon on Tuesdays, from 5 to 6 pm on Wednesday and from 1:30 to 2:30 pm on Thursday at the National Academy of Gymnastics. 744-2002. $3 under age 5 1/2. Toddler Time is at 10 am on Tuesdays at Barnes & Noble. FREE. Toddler Time is at 11 am on Fridays at the UO Bookstore. FREE. Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months is every Tuesday at 10 am at the Eugene Library. FREE. Teddy Bear Time for ages birth to 18 months is at 10 am on Saturdays at the Eugene Library. Pre-register, 682-8315. FREE. A playgroup for toddlers is Mondays from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at Patterson Elementary School. FREE. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Sir Readalot presents "How God Fix Jonah," radio readings of biblical tales in West African folk speech at 2:25 pm on Saturdays on KORE, 1050 AM. A gymnastics open gym for all ages is from 6 to 8 pm on Friday and from noon to 2 pm on Saturdays at the National Academy of Gymnastics. 744-2002. $4, $3 under age 5 1/2. Chess tables are open for games at 3:30 pm every Thursday at the Springfield Public Library. FREE. Drop-in time for parents/guardians and their kids is from 12:30 to 2:30 pm on Mondays and Fridays at the Patterson Family Resource Center. 334-4896. FREE. Alton Baker Park Action Walks are from 4 to 6 pm every first and third Monday of the month. FREE. Back to Top |
