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 This Week's Calendar | Galleries | February Kid's Calendar  dance:The Dance Theatre of Oregon brings "Armchair Adventures" right to your comfy seat at the Hult. The program highlights the company's high energy, technical dance-theater style in five works, including the world premiere of internationally recognized guest choreographer Kennet Oberly's The Ghost Rags. The rest of the evening features dances choreographed by the dynamic husband/wife duo Marc Siegel and Pamela Lehan-Siegel. DTO's press kit promises a "survival packet" for each audience member. Hmm ... are there beer holders in my seat at the Hult? See Saturday Calendar.  music:For some, it may be the Year of the Snake, but for The Eugene Symphony it's still The Year of the Piano. Los Angeles pianist Robert Thies (pictured) joins Miguel and orchestra for an Americana celebration featuring works by Charles Ives, George Gershwin and Aaron Copland. American favorites Rhapsody in Blue, Variations on America and Appalachian Spring will take listeners from the sophistication of 1930s New York to a farmhouse in Pennsylvania. See Thursday Calendar.  music:Marilyn Horne has said, "I must absorb everything while I'm still singing and step onto the stages of my many homes, and look out at the familiar surroundings, at the people who have come to hear me, to hear music." Welcome home, Marilyn. The four-time Grammy Award-winner returns to the Hult after almost 20 years. Horne is legendary in the opera world, having spent 26 years as a leading lady at the Metropolitan Opera and 39 with the San Francisco Opera. At her pops concert in Eugene, she promises to sing favorites like, "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "Embraceable You." See Saturday Calendar. |
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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. MUSIC The Eugene Symphony presents "Variations on America" with pianist Robert Thies 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 today and from 8:30 to 9:30 am tomorrow at Edison Elementary School. An informational meeting is at 7 pm Feb. 28. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Oregon River Sports Sea Kayak Club meets to discuss upcoming trips at 6:30 pm at ORS. FREE. POLITICAL The Campus Greens present a teach-in on campaign finance reform at 6:30 pm in 204 Condon Hall, UO. 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. True West, directed by Clay Carter, is at 5 pm tonight through Feb. 24 at the Pocket Playhouse, behind Robinson Theatre, UO. $1 sugg. don. Thurston HS Advance Theatre versus The Ensemble in Theatre Sports! at 7 pm at Thurston HS Main Stage. $1. Back to Top Friday, February 23: Sunrise 7:00 am; Sunset 5:53 pm Av High 53; Av Low 38 New Moon 12:21 am ARTS/VISUAL Opening reception for works by autistic artists is from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Unitarian Church. 688-8134. FREE. Master printer Mark Mahaffey demonstrates surface and waterless lithography from 9 am to 1 pm in 162 Lawrence Hall, UO. FREE.
A silent auction and pizza night is at 6 pm at the Congregational Preschool, 1050 East 23rd Ave. Proceeds benefit the preschool. $5, $3 children, $15 family adv. or $6, $4 children, $20 family dos. Moth, Northwest Royale and Sik 9 play a benefit concert for drug and alcohol abuse prevention at 8 pm at Agate Auditorium. $5. DANCE An all-ages freestyle dance is from 7:30 to 10:30 pm at Unity Church, 39th and Hilyard. $2-4 sugg. don. FILM The Goonies shows at 8 pm in 180 PLC, UO. $3, $2 stu. FORUM "Seasons of Non-Violence: IV" is the topic of Pacifica Forum at 11:45 am at Wesley Ctr. FREE. GATHERING The Multicultural Celebration features entertainment, a potluck dinner, artwork and guest speakers from 6 to 9 pm at Westmoreland Comm. Ctr. FREE. LECTURE Jungian Analyst Ann Yeoman discusses "Peter Pan: The Eternal Youth" at 7:30 pm at Sacred Heart Auditorium. $10. MUSIC The Mare Wakefield Band plays at 9:30 pm at Sam Bond's. $4. UO Jazz Ensembles present "The Jazz Cafe" at 8 pm in 186 Music, UO. $5, $3 stu. OPEN HOUSE Open house continues at Edison Elementary School. See Thursday. PRESENTATION Marshall Rosenberg offers an introduction to non-violent communication at 7 pm at Unity of the Valley. FREE. SPIRITUAL A love yourself Shabbat is at 7:30 pm. Bring a favorite dish. 685-0488. FREE. THEATER Little Shop of Horrors is at 7:30 pm tonight, Feb. 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. South Pacific continues at Churchill HS auditorium. See Friday. True West continues at the Pocket Playhouse, UO. See Thursday. Back to Top Saturday, February 24: Sunrise 6:59 am; Sunset 5:54 pm Av High 53; Av Low 38 ARTS/VISUAL Ken O'Connell demonstrates how to create your own one-page comic story using words and images from your own experiences from 2 to 4 pm downstairs at the UO Bookstore. FREE. BENEFIT The Association of Communal Harmony in Asia hosts a benefit dinner from Taste of India featuring music by Troupe Americanistan at 5:30 pm at Oak Hill School. Dinner benefits earthquake relief in India. Tix: 484-5074. $10, doesn't include dinner. The Oregon Law Students' Public Interest Fund holds a benefit auction at 6:30 pm at the Law School, UO. Auction donations still accepted, 346-3879. FREE. The Friends of the Library's magazine sale continues. See Saturday. COMEDY Comedysportz, interactive improv theater, is at 7 pm Saturdays through March 3 at Groucho's. Tix: 517-9996. $8, $6 with a can of food donated to FOOD for Lane County. CONFERENCE The Pacific Green Party hosts a statewide convention to discuss a plan of action for the next two years. Registration is at 9 am today and tomorrow at UO. 607- 8093, www.PacificGreens.org FREE. DANCE The Dance Theatre of Oregon's "Armchair Adventures" concert is at 7:30 pm tonight and 2:30 pm tomorrow at the Hult. $17, $12 youth. The Eugene Folklore Society's contradance is at 8 pm at the Kelly School. Workshop is at 7:30 pm. $6. KIDSTUFF Super Science Saturday features demonstrations and hands-on activities by OMSI for grades K-8 at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. Register, 736-4544. $8. On the Road: Your Community Puppet Troupe presents How Raven Gave Light to the World at 1:30 pm at Sheldon Comm. Ctr. FREE. Peter Rabbit visits during storytime at 2 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE.
MUSIC Marilyn Horne performs a pops concert at 8 pm at the Hult's Silva Hall. $20-45. The Emerald Renaissance Band performs string music at 2 pm at the Atrium. FREE. OPEN HOUSE Blue Mountain School's preview day for parents and students ages 5-19 is at 12:30 pm at 76132 Blue Mountain School Road in Cottage Grove. Informational meeting is at 1 pm. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Eugene Stream Team holds a work party to restore salmon habitat along the Willamette River. Work involves planting native trees and shrubs along the riverbank in east Alton Baker Park from noon to 3 pm. If possible, bring a shovel and dress for weather. 682-4850. FREE. Join a hike to the Judie Timber Sale on Hardesty Mountain. Meet at 10 am at Growers Market. Bring lunch and water. FREE. Oregon River Sports kayaks on the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette. Intermediate paddlers meet at 10 am at ORS. FREE. The Obsidians snowshoe 6 miles at Rosary Lake. See YMCA board for details. $3-4. POLITICAL Seniors, adults with disabilities and their advocates are invited to meet with Lane County Legislators to discuss current funding proposals at 8:30 am at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. FREE. PRESENTATION The Oregon Department of Revenue offers income tax assistance from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at 1600 Valley River Drive, Suite 310. (800) 356-4222. Spanish speakers call (503) 945-8618. Hearing or speech impaired call (800) 886-7204. FREE. THEATER South Pacific continues at Churchill HS auditorium. See Friday. Little Shop of Horrors continues at North Eugene HS. See Friday. True West continues at the Pocket Playhouse, UO. See Thursday. Back to Top Sunday, February 25: Sunrise 6:57 am; Sunset 5:56 pm Av High 53; Av Low 38 Moon enters Aries 2:20 am BENEFIT A benefit dinner for the Walk for Farmworker Justice is from 5 to 8 pm at the Central Presbyterian Church. Irene Farrera performs. $5-20 ss. Asian Women and Children hosts a benefit dinner and dance for a new home at 5 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church. 681-9190. $35. The Friends of the Library's magazine sale continues. See Saturday. CONFERENCES "Taking Nature Seriously: Citizens, Science and Environment" examines ways to create common ground for dialogue among citizens, scholars and activists today through Feb. 27 at UO. Keynoters include Richard Lewontin, Mary O'Brien and others. 346-5399, http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~tns/index.htm FREE. The Pacific Green Party statewide convention continues at UO. See Saturday. DANCE Dance Theatre of Oregon's "Armchair Adventures" concert continues at the Hult. See Saturday. FILM Subversive Pillow Theater features a showing of the film, Once Were Warriors, the story of a Maori family in New Zealand, at 7:30 pm at the Growers Market. FREE. GATHERINGS A celebration of women's empowerment features talks and a potluck from 4 to 9 pm at Morning Glory Cafe. FREE. An autism support groups meets at 2 pm at Hilyard Comm. Ctr. FREE. Never Bored Gamers play Lord of the Rings and Settlers of Catan from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm at Cafe Paradiso. FREE. MUSIC The Jewish band Rebbesoul performs at 7:30 pm at Hillel's She Brews He Brews Coffeehouse, UO. $3, free for students. The Rock 'N' Roll Soldiers, The Danged and others perform at 8 pm at the Double Tree Lounge. FREE. Romantic Chamber Music features works by Schumann, Enesco and others at 4 pm at Beall Hall, UO. $7, $4 stu./sr. ON THE AIR "Oregon Gazette" features stories from communities around Oregon at 1 pm on OPB. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARS bikes 45 miles to brunch at Lorane Cafe. Meet at 10 am at Alton Baker Park. FREE. Oregon River Sports leads a whitewater kayak trip for intermediate paddlers on Lake Creek. Meet at 9 am at ORS. FREE. The Obsidians hike 6 miles at Fawn Lake. See YMCA board for details. $3-4 sugg. don. PRESENTATION Food Not Lawns presents a talk on backyard orcharding including fruit tree health, pruning and forest gardening at noon at Scobert Park. $4-12 ss. THEATER South Pacific continues at Churchill HS auditorium. See Friday. Little Shop of Horrors continues at North Eugene HS. See Friday. Back to Top Monday, February 26: Sunrise 6:55 am; Sunset 5:57 pm Av High 53; Av Low 38 ARTS/VISUAL Opening reception for Ceramics MFA Show is from 7 to 9 pm at LaVerne Krause Gallery, UO. FREE. Verona printers Gino Castiglioni and Alessandro Corubolo speak at 7:30 pm at the Knight Library Browsing Room, UO. The lecture opens the exhibition, Two Private Presses From Verona. FREE.
LITERARY ARTS Sharon Kinoshita discusses "The Poetics of MiscegeNation: The Case of Medieval French Romance" at 3 pm at UO. 346-4033. FREE. MEETING Cascadia Forest Defenders hosts a direct action slideshow and outreach meeting at 7 pm at Growers Market. FREE. MUSIC A concert of contemporary music features original works by Daniel Heila, former director of the Hundredth Monkey Ensemble, at 8 pm at Beall Hall, UO. FREE. PRESENTATION Nick Otting presents "Botanizing in the Mountains of Mexico" with a slideshow at the Native Plant Society meeting at 7:30 pm in 117 Science, LCC. FREE. SPIRITUAL Dr. Ron Hershel discusses Buddha 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. Back to Top Tuesday, February 27: Sunrise 6:54 am; Sunset 5:58 pm Av High 53; Av Low 38 Moon enters Taurus 12:06 pm ARTS/VISUAL Opening reception for Pure Color: The Art of Pastels, work by Bets Cole, Jill Atkin and others is from 5:45 to 7:30 pm at The Gallery at the Airport. FREE. CONFERENCE "Taking Nature Seriously: Citizens, Science and Environment" continues at UO. See Sunday. DANCE A Mardi Gras dance party is from 8 to 11 pm at Rock 'n' Rodeo. Zydeco dance lessons begin at 7 pm. FREE. FILM The International Film Series features Taxing Woman at 7 pm in 121 Pacific Hall, UO. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Joan Schenkar and actress Kathleen Chalfant read from Schenkar's book, Truly Wilde: The Unsettling Story of Dolly Wilde Oscar's Unusual Niece, at 7 pm at Mother Kali's. FREE. MUSIC The UO Women's and Men's Choruses perform at 8 pm at Beall Hall, UO. FREE. ON THE AIR "Alternative Radio" features Amiri Baraka discussing "Get Up, Stand Up: Black Music as Subversion" at 6:30 pm on KLCC, 89.7 FM. "Art Journal" features new, local art shows at 9 pm on CTV-97. Re-airs at 6 pm March 1. "Arts Encore" features Hult Shocase performances at 6 pm on CTV-97. Re-airs at 9 pm on March 1. PRESENTATIONS Oliver Thorton gives a report on his recent delegation trip to Cuba at 7 pm in 175 Knight Law School, UO. FREE. Nature Photographer Terry Steele presents a slideshow at 7:30 pm at the Eugene Garden Club, 1645 High Street. FREE. Back to Top Wednesday, February 28: Sunrise 6:52 a; Sunset 6:00 pm Av High 54; Av Low 3 FILM Jean Cocteau's La belle et la bete hows at 7 pm in 138 Gilbert, UO. Lecture follows. FREE. Matean shows at 7 pm in 180 PLC. FREE. Kolyma part one, shows at 6:30 pm in 115 Pacific Hall, UO. FREE. LECTURE William B. Gould IV dicusses "Labor Law for a Global Economy" at 7 pm in 175 Knight Law Ctr., UO. FREE. MUSIC Barbara Baird performs an organ concert at 12:15 pm at the Central Presbyterian Church. FREE. The UO Campus Band and Campus Orchestra perform at 8 pm at BeallHall, UO. FREE. Acappella performs Christian music at 7 pm at Santa Clara Church of Christ. Donations accepted. OPEN HOUSE Informational meeting at Edison Elementary School. See Thursday. PRESENTATIONS Outdoor Program coordinator Dan Geiger dicusses "Rafting the Tatshenshini in Alaska's Mt. St. Elias Range" at 7:30 pm in 100 Willamette. FREE. Dr. Deborah Simmons presents "Big Ideas in Beginning Reading" for the series on Your Developing Child at 7 pm at Central Presbyterian Church. Pre-register, 345-8724. FREE, free child care provided. THEATER Triumph of Love, a musical updated from an 18th-century French play, is at 8 pm tonight through March 3 and March 7-10 at Robinson Theatre, UO. $7, $6 stu./sr., $5 UO stu. The Eugene Playback Theatre performs at 7 pm at Tsunami Books. $6 sugg. don. Back to Top Thursday, February 29: Sunrise 6:50 am; Sunset 6:01 pm Av High 54; Av Low 38 Moon enters Gemini 7:36 pm The Moon, Saturn and Jupiter are neighbors tonight. ARTS/VISUAL Opening reception for LCC Studio Assistants' Show is from 5 to 7 pm at LCC Gallery. FREE. CONFERENCES The Public Interest Environmental Law Conference, "Keeping the Issues Alive" begins today and continues through March 4. Keynote speakers include Julia Butterfly Hill, Terry Tempest Williams and David Korten. www.pielc.uoregon.edu $20-50 ss. "Engaging Africa" conference is today and tomorrow. Professor Alma Gottlieb gives a keynote address, "The Wisdom of Children: An Anthropological Perspective on Engaging African Modernity," at 4 pm the Gerlinger Alumni Lounge, UO. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Philip Levine reads from his work at 8 pm at the Gerlinger Alumni Lounge, UO. FREE. Karen Karbo discusses "The Importance of the Unsaid" at 7 pm at Amazon Comm. Ctr. $5 sugg. don. MEETING The Women's Business Network meets at noon at the Eugene Hilton. Virginia Mattox discusses "Creating Success in Your Life." $12, includes lunch. MUSIC The Coup plays hip-hop at 9 pm at the WOW Hall. $13 adv., $15 dos. ON THE AIR "Art Journal" continues on CTV-97. See Tuesday. "Arts Encore" continues on CTV-97. See Tuesday. THEATER Triumph of Love continues at Robinson Theatre, UO. See Wednesday. Back to Top On The Road: Note: Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event.
FEBRUARY 23 Sasyaki, a Japanese black comedy about the sweet but twisted affair between two teens, shows at 7 and 9:15 tonight through March 1 and at 2 pm on Sunday at the Clinton Street Theatre in Portland. (503) 238-8899. $6, $4 sr., $3 12 and under. The Insane Clown Posse performs at 8 pm at the Roseland Theater in Portland. Fastixx. $20. FEBRUARY 24 Pianist John Nilsen performs at 8 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Ctr. (541) 265-9231. $10. The Oregon Chamber Players perform at 7:30 pm at the All Saints' Episcopal Church, 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd. in Portland. Fastixx. $12, $10 stu./sr. FEBRUARY 26 Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen perform folk harmonies at 7:30 pm at the Umpqua Valley Arts Ctr. in Roseburg. (541) 440-1926. $7 adv., $9 dos, $4 12 and under. Two biographical films of linus Pauling show beginning at 7 pm at Gilfillan Auditorium, OSU. FREE. FEBRUARY 27 Poet Adam Zagajewski speaks at 7:30 pm at the First Congregational Church, 1126 SW Park in Portland. (503) 227-2583. $13. The Backstreet Boys perform at 7:30 pm at the Rose Garden. Ticketmaster. $49.50-58.50. Reading of Linus Pauling's The Essential Bond, about the life of Ava Helen and Linus Pauling, is at 7:30 p.m. in Withycombe Hall's University Theater, OSU. FREE. FEBRUARY 28 Blue Rodeo, John Wesley Harding and the Radical Gentlmen and Dryer perform at 8 pm at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland. (503) 225-0047. $8 adv., $10 dos. A symposium on Linus Pauling, "A Liking For the Truth: Truth and Controversy in the Work of Linus Pauling" is from 9 am-6 pm at LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. Speakers include Ahmed Zewail, Jack Dunitz, Linus Pauling Jr., Robert Paradowski and Tom Hager. FREE. MARCH 1 Poet Robert Pinsky speaks at 7:30 pm at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland. (503) 227-2583. $20 adv., $23 dos. Back to Top ATTN: Opportunities The Cascade Policy Institute's Independence Essay Competition seeks entries from high school students. $5,000 is available for scholarships. Deadline is March 15. www.cascadepolicy.org/essay.asp or (503) 242-0900. HOPES seeks submissions for two design challenges focusing on creating an environmental dialogue. Deadline is April 6. http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~hopes/conferences/confo1/index.html/ The Lane County Board of Commissioners seeks applications for volunteers to the Farm Review Board Advisory Committee. Deadline is March 9. 682-4203. NewMusicWest 2001 is accepting applications for the festival and conference, May 9-13, in Vancouver. Deadline is Feb. 28. www.newmusicwest.com (604) 684-9338.  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.  Thursday, March 1 Grossology: The (Impolite) Science of the Human Body features the "Tour du Nose," "Gas Attack," "the Burp Machine" and more from 9:30 am to 5 pm Tuesdays through Sundays through April 29 at OMSI in Portland. (503) 797-4000, www.omsi.edu $6.50, $4.50 ages 4-13/sr. Saturday, March 3 The Eugene Parent Child Preschool presents The Wizard of Oz and a shadow puppet show, Too Much Noise at 10 and 11 am and 1 and 2 pm today and March 10 at First United Methodist Church. Tix: Eugene Toy & Hobby, Elephant's Trunk and Kidstuff. $2.50 adv., $3 dos, free children under 2. Sunday, March 4 Rose Children's Theatre presents Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at 2:30 pm today, 7 pm March 9 and 2:30 pm March 11 at Churchill HS auditorium. $6.50. Friday, March 9 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs continues at Churchill HS auditorium. See March 4. Saturday, March 10 The Sacred Heart Mother/Baby Fair features information on pregnancy, birth and child wellness from 10 am to 2 pm at the DoubleTree Hotel, 3280 Gateway Road in Springfield. FREE. Celeste's Children's Troupe performs an original puppet show for all ages at 2 pm at the Springfield Library meeting room. FREE. A Healthy Cooking With Kids party is from 10am to noon in Spencer View Apartments' community room. FREE. The Wizard of Oz and Too Much Noise continue at First United Methodist Church. See March 3. Sunday, March 11 Encore Theatre presents True to Me at 2 pm and When We Were Your Age at 3 pm at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. in Springfield. Both shows are ASL-interpreted. $5 sugg. don., kids free. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs continues at Churchill HS auditorium. See March 4. Saturday, March 17 Action Night features gymnastics, video games, fun with friends and more for ages 6-12 at Gymnastics NW. Pre-register, 688-4052. $12 Wednesday, March 21 Barney's Musical Castle features Barney and friends on a quest through an enchanted forest. Show is at 7 pm tonight, March 22 and 23, at 11 am and 2:30 pm March 24 and at 1:30 and 5 pm March 25 at the Rose Garden's Theater of the Clouds in Portland. Ticketmaster. $10-25. Back to Top |
