Consumer Lite Resistance grows to massive buying What the Grinch found out the hard way, people around the country and especially in Eugene are realizing in growing numbers. Shop 'til you drop isn't good for yourself, society or the planet. .   Holiday Happenings Calendar         Calendar: The Nutcracker.       Visual Arts: Portraits by Jerry Ross and Barbara Weinstein     News: Electile Disfunction | Harm to Salmon | Hult Hearing | Baker's Gifts | Two-Week Issue Happening People: Joy DuYan, Joyful Confections proprietor. Editorial: Electile Disfunction: Holiday thoughts on the election, murdering evergreens, charter fixes and swamp roads. Viewpoint: Time to Share: Walk down any street and you'll find Christmas in abundancem -- is that not enough? Living Out: Ethel's Hideaway: Battling life's evil is exhausting. Letters: EW readers sound off. What's Happening: This week's entertainment highlights. Calendar: The week's events at a glance. Check out upcoming holiday events in EW's new Holiday Happenings calendar. There's also a special December Kid's Calendar for the holidays! Galleries: Art events and exhibits in local galleries. Movies: Lois Wadsworth reviews Billy Elliott and Solas. PLUS: Movie Listings and Video Releases. Music: Brett Campbell reviews the adventurous musical works coming from North Pacific Music; Vanessa Salvia previews this week's gigs around town. PLUS: This week's Clubs Listings. Visual Arts: Art Downtown: Two dissimilar artists share a love of portraits. Dance: Tweaking Tradition: Techno-twist adds to Eugene Ballet's seasonal favorite. Performance: Jolly Good: True troubadour continues Christmas tradition. Gardening: No Gnomes Here: Unique garden art is another way to connect with the natural world. Music Gifts: Give the gift of sound. 2000 Gift Guide: Indulge those on your list with gifts of health & well-being. Holidays: EW's guide to the season. Free Will Astrology: Your horoscope according to Rob Brezny. Back to Top .