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arts:If you can't help feeling a little sorry for the underutilized percussion crew during most symphony concerts, Eugene Symphony's "Night of the Mayas” concert promises to really let 'em rip. The French horns are allowed to shine first in Schumann's Konzerstück for Four Horns, Opus 86. Principal horns from conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya's orchestras in Eugene, Los Angeles and New Zealand are part of the performance. Then it's time for the percussionists to revolt. More than 24 percussion instruments, including congas, conch shells, marimba and others are given a voice in Silvestre Revueltas' Night of the Mayas. Revueltas is a national hero in Mexico for his music that promoted the cause of the working class in the aftermath of the Mexican revolution. If your budget is a little too working class for the evening performance, catch the two free concert previews this week. See Thursday, Jan. 11, Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 18 Calendar.  benefit:After 20 years on the cutting edge of environmental journalism, eight of them in Eugene, Earth First! Journal is moving to Tuscon. Now, we can't let them leave our fair city without a proper send-off, can we? Folk legend Jim Page, activist musical collective Citizen's Band and Whidby Island singer-songwriter Timothy Hull are joining Danny Dolinger in an appreciation and benefit concert at the WOW Hall. Any proceeds will help the journal defray the costs of the move. See Thursday, Jan. 11 Calendar.  celebration:Maybe it's the recent dispute about voting practices in Florida, our revisitation of the non-violent protests during the WTO or the spirit of activism that's waking up across the country. Whatever it is, Eugene should be proud to be taking a renewed interested in Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year. Two groups, Honoring Our New Ethnic Youth and the UO Black Student Union, hold their annual events. Film screenings, receptions and forums are held throughout the week. Economist and nationally syndicated columnist, television and radio commentator Dr. Julianne Malveaux (pictured) makes the case for diversity in the new millennium from the economic point of view in a special event at the Hult. See MLK Day box in Calendar. |
 Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday Thursday, January 11: Sunrise 7:47 am; Sunset 4:55 pm Av High 46; Av Low 35 benefit Jim Page, Citizen's Band and Timothy Hull perform with Danny Dolinger in a benefit for Earth First! Journal at 8:30 pm at the WOW Hall. $8-10 ss. gathering Storytelling, music, laughter are scheduled for Mark & Mary's Myth and Mirth at 8 pm at 92151 N. Coburg Road. Call 687-0282 for info. $5 sugg. don. music The Oregon Festival of American Music's Chamber Orchestra concert is at 7:30 pm at Beall Hall, UO. A pre-concert talk is at 6:30 pm in 198 School of Music, UO. Tix: 687-6526. $16-28, $12 stu., $8 ages 14 and younger. Charles Dowd and 14 other percussionists present excerpts from Night of the Mayas by Silvestre Revueltas at 12:15 pm in the Hult Lobby. FREE. on the air Episode three, "Our Language," of Ken Burns' Jazz shows at 11 pm on OPB. "Arts Encore" features Springfield art at 9 pm on CTV-97. "Art Journal" features Eugene art galleries at 6 pm on CTV-97. presentations The League of Women Voters presents "Civics 101," exploring the structure, finances and challenges of Lane County government, at 10 am at Eugene City Council chambers, 777 Pearl Street. FREE. Goldsmith Mary Lee Hu and metalsmith Kate Wagle discusses "A Golden Moment: Contemporary Jewelry Design" at 7 pm in the Sacred Heart auditorium, 1255 Hilyard. $10. theater The Wall: A Pilgrimage, about a family who visits the Vietnam Wall in order to relive both painful and joyful memories, is at 5 pm tonight through Jan. 13 at the Pocket Playhouse, behind Robinson Theatre, UO. $1 sugg. don. Springfield Acting Ensemble presents The Death of Doctor Pepper, a mystery dinner theater, starting today at 7 pm at the Studio Theater. Reservations are required, so call 744-4768 for info. Tickets are $10. Back to Top Friday, January 12: Sunrise 7:46 am; Sunset 4:57 pm Av High 46; Av Low 35 Moon enters Virgo 4:26 am arts/visual Opening reception for Fibers x Five, featuring the work of five fiber artists, is from 6 to 8 pm at the Maude Kerns Art Center. $2 sugg. don. benefit A rent party benefiting Foolscap Books features music by Rex Morningstar, flamenco by Jaime Maderas and bellydance by Muraja at 8 pm at Foolscap Books. $4-10 ss.
film Animal House shows at 8 pm in 180 PLC, UO. $3, $2 stu. forum "Waging Peace a la Gandhi" is the topic of Pacifica Forum at 11:45 am at the Wesley Ctr., 1236 Kincaid. FREE. gathering A raw foods potluck is at 6 pm at 790 Goodpasture Island Road. Abba Nazariah gives a presentation on fasting. Bring a raw food dish to share and personal eating utensils. FREE. health Leigh Anne Jasheway presents "Don't Get Mad, Get Funny" at 7 pm at Mother Kali's Books. FREE. A lecture on ortho-bionomy, an osteopathically based bodywork system, is at 7 pm at the Breema Ctr. 345-9920. FREE. music The Oregon Festival of American Music presents a chamber music concert featuring music by Bernstein, Copland, Rorem and Blitzstein at 7:30 pm at Beall Hall. A pre-concert talk is at 6:30 pm in 198 Music, UO. Tix: 687-6526. $16-36, $12 secondary stu., $5-8 elementary stu. "Go For Baroque" features music by the Central Lutheran Church, guests from UO and Portland, LCC Chamber Orchestra and others at 7:30 pm at the Central Lutheran Church. $6-8 sugg. don. benefits scholarships at LCC. Gabriel Blue plays a CD release party with the Courtesy Clerks and Funnel at 9:30 pm at the WOW Hall. $7. presentation Gary Dawson gives tips on how to determine the value of jewelry at 2 pm at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. Pre-register, 736-4444. $3, includes light meal. spiritual A Shabbat welcoming Jewish traditions is at 7:30 pm. Bring a vegetarian side dish or dessert. 685-0488. FREE. theater The Murder Room, a spoof of British murder mysteries, is at 8:15 pm tonight and Jan. 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, Feb. 1 and 2 at The Very Little Theatre. Matinees are at 2 pm on Jan. 14, 21 and 28. $12, $9 matinees for sr. The Wall: A Pilgrimage continues at the Pocket Playhouse. See Thursday. Back to Top Saturday, January 13: Sunrise 7:46 am; Sunset 4:58 pm Av High 46; Av Low 35 benefit A Chen-style Tai Chi presentation led by John Huang is from 12:30 to 3:30 pm at Westmoreland Family Houseing Comm. Ty Room. $15-20 sugg. don. Benefits Chinese students and scholars at UO. celebrations Honoring Our New Ethnic Youth presents a Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration with music, photography, children's activities and more from 6 to 10 pm at Northwest Youth Corps, 2621 Augusta Street. Free, bring a side dish, beverage or dessert to share.
comedy Ty Connor presents satire and musical vociferation at 8 pm at Tsunami Books. $6. Comedysportz, interactive improv theater, is at 7 pm Saturdays through Jan. 27 at Groucho's. Tix: 517-9996. $8, $6 with a can of food donated to FOOD for Lane County. dance The Eugene Folklore Society presents a contradance at 8 pm at the Kelly School. Workshop is at 7:30 pm. $6. gathering Cascadian treesitters hold a winter forest celebration at 6 pm at Crux Climbing Gym. Evening includes indoor climbing training, direct action slide show, a dance party and more. Donations. kidstuff Celeste Rose presents the puppet theater piece, Little Red Riding Hood and Hunker-Jaw at noon and 2 pm at Valley River Ctr. FREE. "Where the Sidewalk Ends, Poetry Ends," an open mic poetry night for kids and parents, is at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. music The Oregon Festival of American Music presents a symphony orchestra concert featuring music by Bernstein at 7:30 pm at the Hult's Silva Hall. A pre-concert lecture begins at 6:30 pm in Studio One. Tix: 687-6526. $16-36, $12 secondary stu., $5-8 elementary stu. The Western Oregon Opry Ltd. features The Oregon Opry Band, Slim Chance, Billy McCoy Trio and others at 7 pm at Cottage Grove HS. $5, $3 sr., $1 ages 7-16 and under 7 are free. The Emerald Renaissance Band performs music from Shakespeare's time at 2 pm in the Atrium, 10th and Olive. FREE. Carl Woideck speaks on the history of jazz and its evolution at 4:30 pm, Don Latarski performs at 6 pm and Solo Flight performs at 8 pm at Borders. FREE. outdoors/recreation The Obsidians ski the North Loop and snowshoe 6 miles to Fuji Shelter. See YMCA board for details. $3-4. theater The Wall: A Pilgrimage continues at the Pocket Playhouse. See Thursday. Back to Top Sunday, January 14: Sunrise 7:45 am; Sunset 4:59 pm Av High 46; Av Low 35 Moon enters Libra 6:05 am comedy The Gizmo Guys show off their juggling and comedy skills at 2 and 7 pm at the Hult's Silva Hall. $12. dance The US Amateur Ballroom Dancer Association hosts a semi-formal ballroom dance from 6 to 10 pm at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. $5, $3 members. The Astryd de Michele School of Middle Eastern Dance presents a student performance at 7 pm at Chez Ray's. FREE. forum The League of Women Voters holds a forum to discuss the fallout from the recent election at 12:15 pm at the John Serbu Youth Campus, 2727 Centennial Blvd. FREE. gatherings The Middle East Peace Group holds a potluck and shows the video, Children of Abraham, from 5 to 8 pm at Westmoreland Family Housing Comm. room, 2065 W. 16th Way. FREE. Never Bored Gamers play Settlers of Catan from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Cafe Paradiso. FREE. literary arts An open poetry reading is at 8:30 pm at Foolscap Books. Sign-up is at 8 pm. FREE. music The Top Brass Quintet performs at 4 pm at the United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive Street. Donations accepted. outdoors/recreation GEARS bikes 1, 20 or 27 miles on a multiple choice ride. Meet at 10 am at Alton Baker Park. Helmets req'd. FREE. spiritual Rev. Sandra Lee Rudh speaks on "Universal Mind is My Mind" at 10 am at the Spiritual Growth Center. 485-0035. FREE. video Subversive Pillow Theatre presents Slam, a film about a black man's experiences in gangs, prison, love and poetry at 7:30 pm at The Shamrock House, 1080 West 3rd Ave. FREE. Back to Top Monday, January 15: Sunrise 7:45 am; Sunset 5:00 pm Av High 46; Av Low 35 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day arts/visual Opening reception for oil paintings by Andrew Rowe and an erotic art group show is from 7 to 9 pm at LaVerne Krause Gallery, UO. FREE. celebrations A Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration featuring Dr. Julianne Malveaux, economist and nationally syndicated columnist, who will speak on "The Economic Case for Diversity in the New Millennium" at 6 pm at the Hult. FREE. A Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration featuring essays, poems, art, speeches, music and dance is from 3 to 5 pm at the Hamlin Middle School cafeteria in Springfield. FREE. film A Force More Powerful, a documentary describing successful non-violent campaigns around the world, is shown in honor of MLK Day at 7 pm tonight and tomorrow at the Wesley Center, 1236 Kincaid St. FREE. on the air Episode four, "The True Welcome," of Ken Burns' Jazz shows at 9 pm on OPB. Back to Top Tuesday, January 16: Sunrise 7:44 am; Sunset 5:01 pm Av High 46; Av Low 35 Moon enters Scorpio 11:02 am celebrations A Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration features an audio and video presentation of "A Dream to Be Achieved: Building the 'Beloved Community' in the New Millennium" from 8 am to 1:30 pm in the EMU Amphitheater, UO. FREE. A reception in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. is from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Gerlinger Alumni Lounge, UO. A candlelight vigil is at 8:30 pm at the EMU Amphitheater, UO. FREE.
The International Film Series features Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands at 7 pm in 121 Pacific Hall, UO. FREE. A Force More Powerful continues at the Wesley Center. See Monday. health Jill Pappenheim presents a wellness seminar for women on incontinence at 1:30 pm at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. Pre-register, 736-4444. FREE. A presentation on bio-energetic healing featuring experimental no-touch techniques is at 6:30 pm at Foolscap Books. FREE. lecture Dr. Paul Panum discusses "Adult Right to Die" at 7:30 pm at the Adult Day Health Care Center, 1521 Centennial Boulevard in Springfield. FREE. literary arts Six poets from the anthology Millennial Spring read from their work at 7 pm at the Eugene Library. FREE. An open mic poetry reading is at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. on the air "Alternative Radio" broadcasts David Brower on "Visions of the Environmental Movement" at 6:30 pm on KLCC, 89.7 FM. Back to Top Wednesday, January 17: Sunrise 7:44 am; Sunset 5:03 pm Av High 46; Av Low 35 Mars and the half Moon are neighbors tonight. film The civil rights film series A Celebration of 20th Century Movements shows in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. from 10 am to 4 pm in the Knight Library Media Services Studio B, UO. FREE. gathering The Black Student Union lunch social and dialogue is in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. at noon in the EMU Multicultural Ctr., UO. FREE. health Susanna Reid presents information on natural menopause at 6 pm at 1661 High Street. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a pillow, blanket and body oil. Pre-register, 683-7000. FREE. lecture Lorraine Brundige discusses "A Return to Reciprocity" at noon in 330 Hendricks Hall, UO. FREE. Andrea Falcon discusses "Artistotle and the Limits of Natural Science" at 3 pm in 810 PLC, UO. FREE. literary arts An open mic William Stafford birthday reading is at 7:30 pm at Tsunami Books. FREE. music Eugene Symphony Conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and guest artists present a preview of the upcoming concert, Night of the Mayas, at noon in the Hult's Studio One. FREE. on the air Episode five, "Swing: Pure Pleasure," of Ken Burns' Jazz at 9 pm on OPB. presentations "Two Decades of Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations," a community panel and conversation, is at 7 pm in the EMU Ben Linder Room, UO. FREE. Willie Weir, award-winning commentator for a Seattle public radio station, discusses his 5,000-mile bicycle journey across India at 7:30 pm in 100 Willamette Hall, UO. $2, stu. free. Back to Top Thursday, January 18: Sunrise 7:43 am; Sunset 5:04 pm Av High 46; Av Low 35 Moon enters Sagittarius 7:35 pm health The film Rachael's Daughters documents a group of women breast cancer advocates at 7 pm at Mother Kali's Books. FREE. lectures Mark Tracy discusses "King's Perfect Social Movement: Elements of the Montgomery Bus Boycott" at 1:30 pm in the EMU Ben Linder Room, UO. FREE. The Black Student Union presents "Urban Legends" at 6:30 pm in the EMU Multicultural Ctr., UO. FREE. literary arts Samantha Chang reads from Hunger at 8 pm at the Knight Library Browsing Room. FREE Elizabeth Lyon discusses "Eight Proven Methods to Sell Your Book" at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. music The Eugene Symphony presents Night of the Mayas at 8 pm at the Hult. A pre-concert talk is at 7:15 pm in Studio One. $14-38, $10 stu. Ann Tedards presents "Twentieth-Century Women Composers: A Retrospective" at 4 pm in 330 Hendricks Hall, UO. FREE. presentations The Infernal Noise Brigade, the militant marching band, presents video, music and more discussing what to do after the WTO at 7:30 pm in 100 Willamette Hall, UO. $1-5 ss. A presentation on working with and supporting people with developmental disabilities, emotional and behavioral issues is from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at The Arc of Lane County meeting room, 45 W. Broadway, Ste. 205. FREE. theater Cloud Nine, Caryl Churchill's farcical examination of western civilizations and rigid attitudes toward sex and social conditioning, is at 8 pm each Thursday, Friday and Saturday through Feb. 23 at Lord Leebrick Theatre. A matinee is at 2 pm on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4. $11, Thursdays and Sundays; $15 Fridays and Saturdays. The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail, a comedy about one of America's most enigmatic personalities, is at 7:30 pm tonight and Jan. 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 at Thurston HS Pocket Theater. $5, $4 stu./sr. Back to Top On The Road: Note: Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event.
Paintings by Adam Grosowsky show through Jan. 27 at Augen Gallery, 817 SW 2nd Ave. in Portland. (503) 224-8182. Hours: 10:30 am-5:30 pm Monday-Saturday. FREE. January 13 George Taylor, State Climatologist, speaks on "Global Warming: 10 Reasons Not to Sweat It" at 1:30 pm at the Hatfield Marine Science Ctr. in Newport. FREE. January 15 The Schubert Ensemble of London performs music by Brahms, Schubert and others at 8 pm tonight and tomorrow at Lincoln Hall Auditorium, Portland State University. Ticketmaster. $26, $13.50 stu. January 17 The Jayhawks, Blue Rodeo, Neko Case and Her Boyfriends perform at 8:30 pm at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland. (503) 225-0047, ext. 239. $15. Back to Top ATTN: Opportunities The Festival Boy and Girl Choirs are seeking boys and girls ages 8-13 who love to sing and want to have fun and travel. Winter auditions continue through January. 465-9600. White Bird Clinic welcomes volunteers to winter training classes. Training and on-the-job experience in human services is free in exchange for volunteer commitment. 342-8255. Springfield Community Concert Band seeks brass, woodwind and percussion players for its winter season. No audition required. Rehearsals are at 7 pm Thursday in the Springfield HS bandroom. 345-7377. Volunteer literacy tutors are needed for Adult Skills Development and English as a Second Language. Two-day training is on Jan. 13 and 20. To register, 747-4501, ext. 2919. The Presbytery of the Cascades seeks applications for grassroots projects by groups organized in opposition to poverty or social systems. Send proposals to Madrigal-Ross or Crow at the Presbytery of the Cascades, 0245 SW Bancroft St., Ste. D, Portland, 97201-4272. Deadline is Jan. 15. Martin Luther King Day Events  Saturday
Honoring Our New Ethnic Youth presents a Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration with
music, photography, children's activities and more from 6 to 10 pm at Northwest Youth
Corps, 2621 Augusta Street. Free, bring a side dish, beverage or desert to share.
Monday A Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration featuring Dr. Julianne Malveaux, economist and nationally syndicated columnist, who will speak on "The Economic Case for Diversity in the New Millennium" at 6 pm at the Hult. FREE. A Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration featuring essays, poems, art, speeches, music and dance is from 3 to 5 pm at the Hamlin Middle School cafeteria in Springfield. FREE. A Force More Powerful, a documentary describing successful non-violent campaigns around the world, is shown in honor of MLK Day at 7 pm tonight and tomorrow at the Wesley Center, 1236 Kincaid St. FREE. Tuesday A Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration features an audio and video presentation of "A Dream to Be Achieved: Building the 'Beloved Community' in the New Millennium" from 8 am to 1:30 pm in the EMU Amphitheater, UO. FREE. A reception in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. is from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Gerlinger Alumni Lounge, UO. A candlelight vigil is at 8:30 pm at the EMU Amphitheater, UO. FREE. The film In Remembrance of Martin shows in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. at 4 pm in 100 Willamette Hall, UO. FREE. A Force More Powerful continues at the Wesley Center. See Monday. Wednesday The civil rights film series A Celebration of 20th Century Movements shows in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. from 10 am to 4 pm in the Knight Library Media Services Studio B, UO. FREE. The Black Student Union lunch social and dialogue is in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. at noon in the EMU Multicultural Ctr., UO. FREE. "Two Decades of Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrations," a community panel and conversation, is at 7 pm in the EMU Ben Linder Room, UO. FREE. Thursday, Jan. 18 Mark Tracy discusses "King's Perfect Social Movement: Elements of the Montgomery Bus Boycott" at 1:30 pm in the EMU Ben Linder Room, UO. FREE. The Black Student Union presents "Urban Legends" at 6:30 pm in the EMU Multicultural Ctr., UO. FREE. Back to Top 
A no-school recreation swim day is from 1:30 to 3 pm at River Road Pool. $1.50, $2 adults in district; $1.75, $2.50 adults out of district. Wednesday, January 3 Bilingual storytime is at 10:30 am, 11 am and 1:30 pm today and Jan. 21 at the Eugene Library. FREE. Saturday, January 6 Connie Cazort rings in the New Year with music at 11 am at Borders. FREE. Sunday, January 7 Phyllis Mitchell teaches kids and adults how much fun it is to cook at 1:30 pm at Borders. FREE. Tuesday, January 9 An open mic coffeehouse for high schoolers is at 7 pm at the Eugene Library. FREE. Thursday, January 11 Kindermusik with Jeanine Taylor is at 7 pm at Borders. FREE. Make winter collages during craft time at 4:30 pm at the UO Bookstore. FREE. Saturday, January 13 Storytime for ages 2-8 is at 11 am Saturdays through March at the Eugene Waldorf School. FREE. Monday, January 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day A Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration featuring essays, poems and art, music and dance is from 3 to 5 pm at Hamlin Middle School Cafeteria in Springfield. FREE. Wednesday, January 17 The Young Adult Bookclub meets at 4 pm at the Eugene Library. FREE. Saturday, January 20 Connie Cazort reads stories and sings songs at 11 am at Borders. FREE. A "Welcome to the New Year" storytime is at 11 am at the UO Bookstore. FREE. A Kindermusik open house is from 10 am to 2 pm at 1520 West 28th Place. Demonstration classes for ages 0-3 are at 10 am, 11:30 am and 1 pm; ages 3 1/2-7 at 10:45 am and 12:15 pm. FREE. Sunday, January 21 Bilingual storytime continues at the Eugene Library. See Jan. 3. Tuesday, January 23 An open mic coffeehouse for middle schoolers is at 7 pm at the Eugene Library. FREE. Wednesday, January 24 The Teen Council meets at 4 pm at the Eugene Library. FREE. Friday, January 26 The Girls' Health Fair demonstrates natural and creative ways to be healthy and beautiful from 4 to 7 pm at the Willamalane Teen Ctr. FREE, with two cans of food. Saturday, January 27 Wear your PJs and watch Alice in Wonderland at 7 pm at Borders. FREE. Sunday, January 28 Make Valentine's Day crafts with Katie Siddoway at 2 pm at Borders. FREE. Back to Top |
