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 Calendar Listings | Galleries | Kid's Calendar | Getting Together  dance:The American Cancer Society estimates that 193,700 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the U.S. in 2001. Amazing Grace, a dance-theater piece choreographed by Bonnie Simoa, explores the psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of dealing with breast cancer. Several local artists have joined their talents to honor the strength of the individuals who are affected by the disease. Mary Seereiter's dance performance revolves around her personal experience with the disease. Barbara Myrick, who has been free from breast cancer for six years, dances an autobiographical piece centering on the journal she began writing for her 4-year-old son when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1994. Local musician Jeff Defty composed the music; vocalists Kimberly McConnell and Penny Merritt sing, Judith "Sparky" Roberts, Wind Kim and Bonnie Simoa perform and photographs by Raku Mayers will be projected during the three-night performance at LCC. See Thursday, Feb. 15 Calendar.  gatherings:If you've been inspired by the graceful martial arts moves demonstrated in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Oregon Asian Celebration offers an opportunity for more. Kyung-Ju Wha, grandmaster of the International Taek Gyeon Center and the highest-ranked martial artist in Korea, demonstrates his skill with eight other highly-ranked Masters and Junior Masters. Taek Gyeon is the ancient martial art of Korea and the predecessor to modern Tae Kwon Do. This year's festival features cultural dances, art exhibits, workshops on bulb carving, flower arranging, Asian cooking and more at the Lane County Fairgrounds. See Saturday.  film:He's been called the "Pope of Trash," "Prince of Puke," "Sultan of Sleaze" and the "Baron of Bad Taste." But these descriptions only encourage John Waters to boast, "It's hard to offend three generations, but it looks like I've succeeded." Waters, the writer and director of cult film classics like Pink Flamingos, Hairspray and, most recently, Cecil B. Demented, is in Eugene as keynote speaker for the UO's Queer Film Festival. Despite the fact that Waters prides himself on the fact that his work "has no socially redeeming value," the governor of Maryland has proclaimed Feb. 14-20 John Waters Week. Waters will be stopping in Eugene in between guest appearances on "The Tonight Show," "The Late Show" and other programs. See Thursday and Sunday Calendar. |
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FILM The Queer Film Festival features Paragraph 175 tonight, short film winners on Feb. 16 and Devine Trash on Feb. 17 at 8 pm in 180 PLC, UO. $5, $4 stu., $10 festival pass, $8 stu. pass. Tim Lewis and Tim Ream present Pic Axe, film about Warner Creek Wilderness activists, at 7 pm in 100 Willamette Hall, UO. FREE. GATHERING Patterson Family Resource Center holds a community party featuring stories, music, cake and more from 6:30 to 8 pm at Patterson Elementary School. FREE. LECTURE Christine Ingebritsen discusses "Why Do Norway and Iceland Resist Europeanization?" at 4 pm in 228 Chiles Business Ctr., UO. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Henry Sussman discusses "On the Butcher-Block: A Panorama of Social Meaning" at 4:30 pm in 307 Deady Hall, UO. FREE. Literary agent Mark Ryan and novelist Jim Brown discuss "Beating the Odds: Author and Agent Present the Writing, Marketing and Selling/Auction of a First Novel" at 7 pm at Amazon Comm. Ctr. $5 sugg. don. MEETING Therese Walch discusses "A Vision for a Green Infrastructure" at the League of Women Voters meeting at the Wild Duck. Lunch begins at 11:45 am, program at 12:15 pm. Reservations, 343-7917. FREE, $8 lunch. THEATER Dogs Barking, directed by Greg Thorson, is at 5 pm tonight through Feb. 17 at the Pocket Playhouse, behind Robinson Theatre, UO. $1 sugg. don. South Eugene HS Drama Department presents Rumors at 7:30
pm tonight, Feb. 16 and 17 at South Eugene HS Auditorium. $7, $5 stu. ARTS/VISUAL Opening reception for The Painters of Santiago, Cuba is from 6 to 8 pm at Maude Kerns Art Ctr. $3 sugg. don. DANCE A city-wide high school dance, "Under the Stars," is from 8 to 11 pm at the Westmoreland Comm. Ctr. $5. Sabine and the Middle Eastern Dance Guild perform at 8:30 pm at Cafe Paradiso. Donations. Jana Rygas calls and the Barnstormers perform for the old-time contradance at 8 pm at St. Mary's Episcopal. $5, ages 16 and under free.
COMEDY Live Matinee performs at 8 pm tonight and Feb. 17 at Tsunami Books. $13. FILM The Queer Film Festival continues at UO. See Thursday. LITERARY ARTS John Stauber, coauthor of Trust Us, We're Experts! How Industry Manipulates Science and Gambles with Your Future, speaks at 7 pm at Hungry Head Books. FREE. Christopher Hitt discusses "'The Wilderness Has a Mysterious Tongue': Ecocriticism and the Romantic Sublime" at noon in 159 PLC, UO. FREE. OPEN HOUSE An artist weekend and open house is at 5:30 pm tonight, from noon to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday at Hinman Vineyards. Tonight is free, $2.50 Saturday and Sunday (includes wine tasting, food and music). OUTDOORS/RECREATION The UO Outdoor Program holds climbing wall sessions from 8 to 10 pm at the Student Recreation Center rock wall. Register, 346-4365. $3. PRESENTATIONS Dana Africa discusses "The Underwater Life of New Guinea" in a slideshow at 7:30 pm in 100 Willamette Hall, UO. FREE. Public Affairs Specialist Alice Shin presents information on retirement benefits, eligibility, disability, Medicare and Supplemental Security Income for Asian Pacific Americans at 7 pm at Jefferson Middle School. FREE. SPIRITUAL Tu B'Shevat potluck Shabbat is at 7:30 pm. Bring a favorite dish. 685-0488. FREE. THEATER Jekyll and Hyde is at 8 pm tonight and tomorrow at the Hult's Silva Hall. $22.50-38.50. Little Shop of Horrors is at 7:30 pm tonight, Feb. 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, March 2 and 3 at North Eugene HS. Seymour's Senior Citizen Sunday Matinee is at 2:30 pm on Feb. 25. $8 adv., $10 dos, $8 stu., $6 matinee. A View From the Bridge, a tragedy by Arthur Miller, is at 8 pm tonight and Feb. 17 at Actors Cabaret Annex. $14 adv., $17 dos., $11 limited sr./ stu. adv. Black Satin: Divas of the Century, a musical review featuring music by Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin and others, is at 8 pm tonight and Feb. 17 at Actors Cabaret. $14 adv., $17 dos., $11 limited adv., sr. Dogs Barking continues at the Pocket Playhouse, UO. See Thursday. Rumors continues at South Eugene HS Auditorium. See Thursday. ARTS/VISUAL Reception for recent works by Michael Gambill is from 11 am to 3 pm at Temporarily Maude. FREE. COMEDY Battle of the Sexes featuring Mike Wally Walter and Susan Rice is at 8 pm at Rock-n-Rodeo. $4.75, $8.75 couple.
Live Matinee performance continues at Tsunami Books. See Friday. DANCE Eugene Singles' Ministries holds a Valentine's Dance from 7 pm to midnight at the Coburg Grange, 32663 E. Mill Street. $6. "Amazing Grace" continues at LCC Performance Hall. See Thursday. FILM The Lorane Film Society shows Lonely Are the Brave at 7 pm at the Lorane Grange Hall #54. (541) 686-9999. $7 sugg. don. Jungle Cat, a film by Eugene filmmaker Jason Crum, shows at 2 pm at the Bijou. $6. The Queer Film Festival continues at UO. See Thursday. GATHERINGS The Oregon Asian Celebration features cultural dances, art exhibit, crafts, Asian delicacies and more from 10 am to 6 pm today and tomorrow at Lane County Fairgrounds. $4, 12 and under free. Sacred Heart's Heart Fair features mini-lectures, heart healthy cooking tips, free blood pressure checks and more from 10 am to 4 pm at Valley River Ctr. FREE. The Frontier Heritage Fair featuring the Mountain Man, Civil War and Old West eras is from 9 am to 6 pm today and from 9 am to 4 pm tomorrow at the Lane County Fairgrounds Wheeler Pavilion. $3, children under 12 free. KIDSTUFF Oregon Shadow Theatre performs The Green Bird for ages 5 and up at 7 pm at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. FREE. Action Night featuring gymnastics, video games and more for ages 6-12 is from 5 to 9 pm at Gymnastics Northwest. $12.
MUSIC The Oregon Mozart Players perform with violinist Anton Barachovsky at 8 pm tonight at the Hult's Soreng Theater and at 2:30 pm tomorrow at Beall Hall, UO. $15-35. OPEN HOUSE Artist weekend and open house continues at Hinman Vineyards. See Friday. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Rick Ahrens of Lane County Audubon Society leads a birdwalk to Delta Ponds. Meet at 9 am at South Eugene HS. 344-5385. FREE. The Obsidians hike 12 miles to Maiden Peak. See YMCA board for details. $3-4. PRESENTATIONS Beta Alpha Psi, the academic and professional accounting honors society, offers income tax preparation and assistance from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm today, March 3 and 17 in Gilbert Hall, UO. FREE. Susan Morasci leads a historic walking tour. The one-mile walk leaves at 10 am at the Dorris Ranch Barn. FREE. Merry Bradley leads a presentation on composting at 10 am at the Grass Roots Garden. FREE. THEATER Jekyll and Hyde continues at the Hult. See Friday. Little Shop of Horrors continues at North Eugene HS. See Friday. A View From the Bridge continues at Actors Cabaret Annex. See Friday. Black Satin: Divas of the Century continues at Actors Cabaret. See Friday. Dogs Barking continues at the Pocket Playhouse, UO. See Thursday. Rumors continues at South Eugene HS Auditorium. See Thursday. CONFERENCE Success in the Middle, a conference for and about middle school boys and girls, is from 7 to 9 pm tonight in the Churchill HS auditorium and from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm tomorrow at the EMU Ballroom. Pre-register, 346-3084. $5-10 ss adults, $1 stu. for Feb. 18; $20 for Feb. 19. FILM John Waters, "The American Icon of Trash Cinema," speaks at 8 pm at the Hult's Silva Hall. $18, $12 stu. GATHERINGS TApROot's Laughter-In-Fusion Eve asks friends to gather and laugh at 8:30 pm wherever you are. FREE. River Oaks community dinner is from 11 am to 4 pm at the WOW Hall. FREE. Never Bored Gamers play La Città and Web of Power from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Cafe Paradiso. FREE. The Oregon Asian Celebration continues at Lane County Fairgrounds. See Saturday. The Frontier Heritage Fair continues at the Lane County Fairgrounds. See Saturday. MUSIC Peter Mulvey performs songs from his new album, The Trouble With Poets, at 7 pm at Lord Leebrick Theatre. Hugh McGowan opens. Tix: 485-2300. $10. Thomas Mapfumo and the Blacks Unlimited perform at 7 pm at Tsunami Books. $7-10 ss. The Wailers play a Bob Marley birthday celebration at 9 pm at the Wild Duck. $22 adv., $25 dos. The Oregon Mozart Players performance continues at Beall Hall, UO. See Saturday. OPEN HOUSE Artist weekend and open house continues at Hinman Vineyards. See Friday. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Rick Ahrens hosts a heron watch walk through Alton Baker Park's Eastgate Woodlands. Meet at 2 pm at the Aspen Street Boat Launch in Springfield. FREE. GEARS bikes 30 miles to Gillespie Corners. Meet at 10 am at Twin Oaks Elementary. FREE. Oregon River Sports leads a whitewater kayak trip for intermediate paddlers on Fall Creek. Meet at 10 am at ORS. FREE. The Obsidians ski 6 miles to Bechtel Shelter. See YMCA board for details. $3-4 sugg. don. PRESENTATION William Strauss, coauthor of Millennials Rising, Encore Theatre and the Eugene Opera explore the new generation of 18-year-olds at 7 pm at Churchill HS. $5-10 ss adults, $1 stu. POLITICAL Subversive Pillow Theater shows The Emerald Forest, a film about an ancient harmonious tribe in the Amazon, at 7:30 pm at the Growers' Market. FREE. SPIRITUAL Rev. Thomas Anastasi speaks on "The Unitarian Universalist Gospel: Now is the Time" at 10:30 am at the Hilton. FREE, child care provided. THEATER Little Shop of Horrors continues at North
Eugene HS. See Friday. ARTS/VISUAL Opening reception for Metalsmith Group Show is from 7 to 9 pm at LaVerne Krause Gallery, UO. FREE. CONFERENCE Success in the Middle continues at the EMU Ballroom. See Sunday. DANCE A West Coast swing dance is from 8 to 10 pm at Agate Hall, UO. $5. MEETING Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Persons meets at 6:45 pm at the First Congregational Church. FREE. MUSIC Kitka performs Eastern European choral music at 8 pm at the WOW Hall. $14 adv., $16 dos. SPIRITUAL Dr. Ron Hershel discusses Krishna at 8 pm at the Bahá'í Center, 1458 Alder. FREE. Sonja Hanson discusses "Buddhist Psychology: Dealing With
Anger" at 7 pm at Foolscap. Donations.
FILM The International Film Series features The Boxer and Death at 7 pm in 121 Pacific Hall, UO. FREE. GATHERING The Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School holds a pre-lottery information meeting at 7 pm at 2855 Lincoln Street. Attendance is required before entering the enrollment lottery. FREE. LECTURES Magne Skodvin, member of the Norwegian Resistance during WW II, discusses "The Nazi occupation of Norway: Historical and Personal Perspectives" at 2 pm at the Sons of Norway Lodge, 1836 Alder. FREE. Simi Linton discusses "Disability and the Holocaust: A History Revealed" at 7 pm in the Gerlinger Alumni Lounge, UO. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Humorist Jeffrey Shaffer and poets Connie Beitler and Toni Van Deusen read from their works at 7 pm in the Eugene Library lecture room. FREE. A poetry cafe is at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. MUSIC UO composition students present new music at 8 pm at Beall Hall, UO. FREE. PRESENTATIONS Senator Ron Wyden and Susan Isaacs, MSW, discuss "Improving Care of the Dying By Changing Public Policy" at 7 pm at the Eugene Hilton Conference Ctr. FREE. Albertson College of Idaho invites high school students to college night at 7 pm at Valley River Inn. FREE. A presentation on packing for backcountry trips is at 5:30 pm at
the UO Outdoor Program Barn, 18th and University. FREE. FILM Truffaut's 400 Blows shows at 7 pm in 180 PLC. FREE. Twenty-Six Days in the Life of Dostoevsky shows at 6:30 pm in 115 Pacific Hall, UO. FREE. GATHERING "Sounds of Celebration," a community music class with Rich Glauber, is at 7 pm at Tsunami Books. 242-1001. $2-3 sugg. don. KIDSTUFF On the Road: Your Community Puppet Troupe presents How Raven Gave Light to the World at 7 pm at Churchill HS. FREE. MUSIC Eugene Symphony Conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya and guest pianist Robert Thies give an informal talk and performance highlights from the upcoming concert, "Variations on America," at noon in the Hult's Studio One. FREE. PRESENTATION Dr. Hill Walker presents "Preparing Your Child for School Success: What Parents Need to Know" for the series on Your Developing Child at 7 pm at Central Presbyterian Church. Pre-register, 345-8724. FREE, free child care provided. UO Outdoor Program Coordinator, Dan Geiger, presents information on backcountry skiing and camping at 7:30 pm at the UO Outdoor Program. FREE. Matt Rossell, a former employee of OHSU, speaks on how monkeys
are treated in the labs at 7 pm at the EMU Rogue Room, UO. FREE. ARTS/VISUAL Master printer Mark Mahaffrey presents an illustrated talk on "Collaboration in Printmaking" at 7 pm in 115 Lawrence Hall, UO. FREE. Patrick Maveety and Ted Sawyer discuss "Glass as an Art Form" at 7 pm in the Sacred Heart Medical Ctr. auditorium. $10. BENEFIT Derrick Jensen, author of A Language Older Than Words, speaks at 7 pm in 100 Willamette, UO. Donations benefit Jeffrey "Free" Luers, Craig "Critter" Marshall and the Northwest Earth Liberation Prisoners Support Network. KIDSTUFF Maron Van presents a workshop on how to make puppets from everyday things for ages pre-school and up at 3:30 pm at the Springfield Library meeting room. FREE. LECTURE John Dominic Crossan discusses "Method and Meaning in Historical Jesus Research" at 7:30 pm in 175 Knight Law Ctr., UO. FREE. MUSICThe Eugene Symphony presents "Variations on America" at 8 pm at the Hult's Silva Hall. $14-38. OPEN HOUSE Prospective parents are invited to a school visitation from 1:30 to 2:30 pm at Edison Elementary School. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATIONOregon River Sports Sea Kayak Club meets to discuss upcoming trips at 6:30 pm at ORS. FREE. THEATER The Churchill Players present Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific at 7:30 pm tonight, Feb. 23, 24, March 2 and 3 at Churchill HS auditorium. Matinee is at 2 pm Feb. 25. $6, $4 stu./sr. Thurston HS Advance Theatre versus The Ensemble in Theatre Sports!
at 7 pm at Thurston HS Main Stage. $1.
Australian novelist and short story writer Peter Carey speaks at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland. $20 adv., $23 dos., $10 stu. FEBRUARY 16 Jeff Beck performs at 8 pm at the Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland. Ticketmaster. $29.50-39.50. Miles Ahead performs at 9 pm at the Big River Restaurant and Bar in Corvallis. FREE. FEBRUARY 17 Cris Williamson performs at 8 pm at the Majestic Theater in Corvallis. Tix: CD World. $16.50. Novelists Sandra Scofield and Larry Colton read from their works at 7 pm in Newport Performing Arts Ctr.'s Studio Theatre. $6. Sun Bossa performs at 9 pm at Big River Restaurant and Bar in Corvallis. FREE. FEBRUARY 19 Barbara Engel discusses "Sisters of the Sisters? Russian Women, the Revolutionary Heritage and the Denial of Personal Life" at 7:30 pm at LaSells Stewart Ctr.'s Construction and Engineering Auditorium, OSU. FREE. FEBRUARY 21 Alt-country band, The Old 97s, perform at 8
pm at Dante's, SW 3rd and Burnside, in Portland. Ticketmaster. $8. Nearby Nature seeks volunteer nature guides for spring walks. Guide orientation for Amazon Park is at 6:30 pm March 1 at Hilyard Comm. Ctr. Orientation for Alton Baker Park is at 6:30 pm March 7 at the EWEB Building training ctr. 687-9699. The City of Eugene seeks outdoor public art for parks. Application brochures are at any City of Eugene Comm. Ctr. Call Kristen Jones at 485-3991 for more information. The UO Women's Ctr. and Sexual Assault Support Services seek volunteers to help with the Take Back the Night march and rally on May 17. Need help with fund-raising, publicity, volunteer recruitment, logistics and more. 346-4095. The Oregon Country Fair seeks entertainers to perform July 13-15.
Write for an application: OCF, POB 2972, Eugene 97402 or download from www.oregoncountryfair.org/entertainment
343-4298. Deadline is April 1.
All ages are invited to a celebration of African American music featuring Deb Cleveland at 5 pm at the Eugene Library lecture room. FREE. "Love Stories for Little Valentine" features crafts and puppet shows for preschoolers at 3:30 pm at the Springfield Library meeting room. FREE. Enjoy a craft time dedicated to the many forms of love at 4:30 pm at the UO Bookstore. FREE. Friday, February 9 A Valentine Dance for all Springfield-area middle school students is from 7 to 10 pm at Willamalane Comm. Ctr. Adv. tix only: 736-4544. $10. Encore Theatre opens its new elementary school show, True to Me, at 7:30 pm at the Unitarian Church. $7, kids free. The Narnia Book Club gathers to watch The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. Animated Furniture performs at 8 pm at Borders. FREE. Saturday, February 10 On the Road: Your Community Puppet Troupe presents How Raven Gave Light to the World at 2:30 pm at the Springfield Library meeting room. FREE. Explore the world of the camera during the Saturday Safari from noon to 3 pm at the Museum of Natural History, UO. Activities include nature photography, hand-tinted photographs and more. $2, $5 family. Monday, February 12 Ages 2-6 (with parent) can learn to create Valentine cards for friends and family at 9:30 am at Petersen Barn Comm. Ctr. Pre-register, 682-5361. $3-6. Wednesday, February 14 Valentine's Day Ages 2-6 (with parent) learn to decorate their own Valentine's cookie with frosting, candles and other fun foods at 1:30 pm at Petersen Barn Comm. Ctr. Pre-register, 682-5361. $3. Kids swim in an open recreation pool during Wet and Wild Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Echo Hollow Pool. $2. Friday, February 16 Dana Africa presents a slideshow on "The Underwater Life of New Guinea" at 7:30 pm in 100 Willamette Hall, UO. FREE. Darby O'Gill performs at 8 pm at Borders. FREE. Saturday, February 17 The Oregon Asian Celebration features entertainment, arts, crafts and lots of children's activities. This year's focus is on Korean and Korean-American culture. 10 am-6 pm today and tomorrow at the Lane County Fairgrounds. $4, free children under 12. Oregon Shadow Theatre presents The Green Bird, a Mexican folktale about a boy transformed into a bird, for ages 5 and up at 7 pm at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. in Springfield. FREE. Action Night features gymnastics, fun and video games for ages 6-12 at River Road Park. Pre-register, 688-4052. $12. An afternoon of Pokemon trivia and activities is at 2 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. A storytime devoted to love is at 11 am at the UO Bookstore. FREE. Sunday, February 18 Nearby Nature's heron watch with expert birder Rick Ahrens is from 2 to 4 pm. Meet at the Aspen St. boat launch in Springfield. $3 sugg. don. The Oregon Asian Celebration continues at Lane County Fairgrounds. See Saturday. Thursday, February 22 Maron Van leads a workshop for preschoolers and up on making puppets from everyday things at 3:30 pm at the Springfield Library meeting room. FREE. Friday, February 23 Bill Willy Blues performs at 8 pm at Borders. FREE. A no-school swim day is from 1:40 to 3:40 pm at Sheldon Pool. $2. Saturday, February 24 On the Road: Your Community Puppet Troupe presents How Raven Gave Light to the World for ages 3 and up at 1:30 pm at Sheldon Comm. Ctr. FREE. Super Science Saturday features introductions to biology, chemistry, laser mirrors and more by OMSI for grades K-8 from 1 to 4:30 pm at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. Pre-register, 736-4544. $8. Storytellers from First Book read Peter Rabbit stories at 2 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. Wear your pajamas and watch The Fox and the Hound at 7 pm at Borders. FREE. Sunday, February 25 Kids crafts with Katie is at 2 pm at Borders. FREE. Wednesday, February 28 The Teen Council meets to share ideas at 4 pm at the Eugene Library. FREE. Back to Top |
