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visual arts: When evening comes at the end of this work week, First Friday Artwalk rolls into gear with stops at Scan Design, the Jacobs Gallery, Vivace Gallery, Bambini and a final stop featuring a block party at the Salon des Refusés in the Heron Building, where Eugene's own Broadway, an acrylic by Martin Sage, can be seen through Oct. 5. See Friday Calendar.

festival: The 2001 Festival of YouthArts is a free family happening that features interactive arts, theater, music and dance Saturday and Sunday at the Valley River Center. Dancers, musicians, The Eugene Youth Symphony, mimes, magicians and maskmakers mingle and jingle. Triskelion, by the Dance Theatre of Oregon, is a Saturday highlight. See special 2001 Festival of YouthArts schedule in calendar.

music: The Eugene Symphony's Van Cliburn Concert Series presents Maxim Philipov, co-winner of the esteemed piano competition's silver medal. Beethoven's Emperor Concerto, Mozart's Paris Symphony and Respighi's Pines of Rome, conducted by Music Director-designate Giancarlo Guerrero, will fill the heights of the Silva Hall. See Thursday, Oct. 18 Calendar.


 


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Thursday, October 11
Sunrise 7:22 am; Sunset 6:36 pm
Av High 67; Av Low 44

 
The Darol Anger and Mike Marshall Duo, Beall Hall, UO. See Friday.
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BENEFITS A dinner to benefit AIDS research and hospices is from 5 to 9 pm at Cypress Restaurant. 683-3800. $25.

Videos and DVDs can be rented for three cans of food to benefit Food for Lane County at all Lane County Hollywood videos stores. Popcorn included. don.

COMEDY The Comedy Workout presents "Laughter is Good Medicine" at 8 pm at Actors Cabaret. 683-4368. $7.

DANCE A dance for middle school students is from 7 to 9:30 pm at the Sheldon comm. ctr. 682-5312. $3.

GATHERINGS The Lane County Women's Action for New Directions holds a Fall Kickoff meeting at 7 pm at the McNail-Riley Neighborhood Ctr. 342-5325. FREE.

The Lane County Home Improvement Show is from 5 to 9:30 pm tonight and tomorrow, from 10:30 am to 9:30 pm Sept. 13, and from 10:30 am to 5 pm Sept. 14 at the Convention Center, Lane County Fairgrounds. FREE.

The Cascade Mycological Society's general meeting is at 7 pm in Room 119, Science Forum, LCC. FREE.

The Pet Loss Support Group meets at 7 pm at Four Winds Center. 242-1818. FREE.

2001 Festival of YouthArts Schedule

Saturday, Oct. 13

Imagination Stage
1 pm Dance Theatre of Oregon presents Triskelion
2 pm Sara Lombardi and the Eugene Youth Ballet
2:30 pm Chico Famenco
3 pm DTO presents Triskelion

Art and Inspiration Stage
12 pm Circus Arts with Roger Fountain
12:30 pm Oregon Festival of American Music
1 pm Classical Guitar with Craig Einhorn
1:30 pm Oregon Festival of American Music
3 pm Puppet Theatre with Celeste Rose

Lights, Camera, Action! Interactive Area
Noon 3 4 pm Community Quilting, Recycled Critters, Clay Creations, Fabric Creations, Multi-cultural Art Projects and Facepainting


Sunday, Oct. 14
Imagination Stage
12 pm Eugene Youth Symphony
12:30 pm Eugene Opera Presents Opera-tunities
1:30 pm Young Performers w/ Oregon Music Teachers Ass.
2 pm Suzuki Strings Program

Art and Inspiration Stage
12:30 pm Lo Nuestro Trio
1 pm Storytelling with Louisa Lindsay Sprouse
1:30 pm Eugene Youth Symphony
2 pm Improvisation with Robin Aronson
2:30 pm Upstart Crow Studios Youth Performers

Lights, Camera, Action! Interactive Area
Noon 3 4 pm Community Quilting, Recycled Critters, Clay Projects, Fabric Creations, Multi-cultural Arts, Facepainting and More

KIDSTUFF Learn to draw cartoons at 4 pm at the Springfield Library. FREE.

LECTURES The Lane Institute of Faith and Education presents "Native American Cultures and Spirituality" with Dr. Don Addison at 7 pm today and Oct. 18 at the First Christian Church. don.

"Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine" by Rachel Rubin is at 10:30 am at the Campbell Sr. Ctr. FREE.

LITERARY ARTS Poetry night presents a "Speaking Our Way Out of Violence" open mic at 8 pm at the Buzz Coffeehouse, UO. 346-4099. FREE.

MUSIC Will Bernard plays at 10 pm at Taylor's. $5.

Rob Tobias plays with Friends at 8:30 at Café Paradiso. $5.

The Chamber Music Series presents Chamber Orchestra Kremlin at 8 pm in Beall Concert Hall, UO. 682-5000. $10-$25.

ON THE AIR "New Dimensions" features "The Wonder of Mysticism" with Wilson Van Dusen at 6:30 pm on KLCC, 89.7 FM.

PRESENTATION Lane Institute of Faith and Education presents "The Wisdom of Yoga," with Glen Tippin at 7:30 pm today and Oct. 18 at the United Methodist Wesley Church, 1385 Oakway Rd. 868-1574. don.

THEATER The Lord Leebrick Theatre presents Side Man, a play by Warren Leight, about men who dedicated their lives to their music and the families who endured in the wake of their passion. Shows are at 8 pm today and Oct. 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, and 27, with Sunday matinees at 2 pm Oct. 14 and 21 at the Lord Leebrick Theatre. 465-1506. $12 TH and SU, $16 FR and SA, $8 stu. TH.

ShOcase presents a scene from Foreigner by Very Little Theater at 12:15 pm in the Lobby of the Hult Center. FREE.

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Friday, October 12:
Sunrise 7:24 am; Sunset 6:35 pm
Av High 66; Av Low 44
Moon enters Virgo 9:58 pm

ARTS/VISUAL A studio sale of mixed media paintings by Ruth Ann Howden is from 5 to 8 pm today, and from noon to 6 pm tomorrow at 2597 Potter St. FREE.

Expressions of Peace: A Creative Response to Relationship Violence, featuring the Oregon Silent Witnesses, the Lane County Clothesline Project, an unveiling of the Banner Project and comedy by WYMPROV! is at 5:30 pm at the Adell-McMillan Gallery, EMU, UO. FREE.

COMEDY Comedysportz features "Mike "Six" Svetal at 7 pm at Groucho's tonight and tomorrow. For reservations call 517-9996. $8, $6 with a can of food for the Oregon Food Bank.

FESTIVAL The McKenzie Arts Festival features art on display and for sale, live music, food and drink, theater and demonstrations from 6:30 to 10 pm today, and from 10 am to 5 pm tomorrow and Oct. 14 at the McKenzie Forest Scenic Byway West Portal, the Log Cabin Inn and Restaurant, the Holiday Farm Resort, the McKenzie General Store and Tokatee Golf Course, Between Blue River and the McKenzie River Bridge, on McKenzie Hwy 126. 822-6001. don.

GATHERING The Lane County Home Improvement Show continues at the Lane County Fairgrounds. See Thursday, Oct. 11.

KIDSTUFF The Patterson Family Resource Center offers drop-in times featuring many toys, all kinds of arts and crafts, books for kids and parents, computers for Internet and CD use, as well as coffee, tea and snacks from 1 to 2:45 pm today and Sept. 24 at the Patterson Family Resource Center, Room 3, Patterson Elementary School. 334-4896. FREE.

MUSIC 20minute loop plays with the Courtesy Clerks and Wallace at 9:30 pm at Sam Bond's Garage. $3.

The Darol Anger and Mike Marshall Duo performs folk-jazz-classical music at 7:30 pm at Beall Hall, UO. 687-6526. $12.50-$16.50. $5 youth.

Floater plays at 8:30 pm at the WOW Hall. $10.

The West Coast Rhythm Kings play at 9 pm at Chez Ray's. FREE.

The University Coalition Against Partner Violence presents "Songs of Resistance and Peace" from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at the EMU amphitheater. FREE.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION The Obsidians backpack 20 miles on the Timponogas/Cowhorn loop. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don.

SPIRITUAL A Niggun Shabbat is at 7:30 pm at the Jewish Community Havurah. 685-0488. FREE.

THEATER The Foursome, a romantic musical comedy by Charles Nathan, plays at 8 pm today and Oct. 13, 19 and 20 at Actors Cabaret. 683-4368. $14 adv., $17 reserved seats, $22 dos.

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Educational and Support Services Program presents The Gender Evolution, Vignettes and Music: A Performance Piece at 7 pm at the Fir Room, EMU, UO. FREE.

Side Man continues at the Lord Leebrick Theatre. See Thursday, Oct. 11.

VIGIL A Justice Not War Coalition silent vigil is at 5 pm at the Federal Building. Bring signs and banners. FREE.

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Saturday, October 13:
Sunrise 7:25 am; Sunset 6:33 pm
Av High 66; Av Low 44

ARTS/VISUAL A studio sale of ceramics by Ruth Ann Howden continues. See Friday.

BENEFITS A Walk for Life benefiting women and their families suffering from breast and other female cancers in Lane County is at 10 am at the EWEB fountain. 688-1824. don.

The 2001 Great Rotary Duck Race to benefit organizations to prevent child abuse and neglect among low income families in Lane County is at noon at Alton Baker Park. FREE.

COMEDY Comedysportz continues at Groucho's. See Friday.

DANCE The Van Ummersen Dance Company presents "Knowing the World Through Our Senses," a lecture and demonstration at 1 pm at Temporarily Maude Gallery. FREE.

FESTIVALS The Festival of YouthArts 2001 features three stages of music, dance, theater, interactive arts, strolling artists, facepainters and more, including performances by the Dance Theatre of Oregon, the Suzuki Strings Program, the Oregon Festival of American Music, the Eugene Opera and the Eugene Youth Ballet from noon to 3 pm today, and from noon to 4 pm tomorrow at Valley River Center. FREE.

The McKenzie Arts Festival continues on the McKenzie Hwy. See Friday.

GATHERINGS The Intuitive Arts and Healing Fair, featuring lectures, psychics, channeling, astrology, psychometry, aromatherapy, essential oils, Reiki, crystals, Amazon herbs, visionary arts, acupuncture, massage, an aura camera, tarot, palmistry, clairvoyants, free sample readings and astrology charts and more, is from 10 am to 7 pm today and from 10 am to 6 pm tomorrow at the Wheeler Pavilion, Lane County Fairgrounds. Intuitivefairs@home.com $5.

Clayfest, featuring a show and sale of pottery for home, kitchen and garden from 65 local and regional artists, as well as clay tiles, jewelry and sculpture, demonstrations and a kid's area, is from 10 am to 9 pm today, and from 10 am to 5 pm tomorrow at the Auditorium, Lane County Fairgrounds. FREE.

Saturday Market features handmade local crafts, food, entertainment and more, every Saturday, 10 am-5 pm, at the park blocks, 8th and Oak through mid-November. Dr. Sarah and Wild Will at 10 am, Lorna Miller at 11 am, Phyl Sheridan at noon, Accordion-oke with Queen Accordionna at 1 pm, Dave Mitchell and Jerry Gleason at 2 pm and Love, Death and Agriculture at 3 pm. FREE.

The Farmers' Market, featuring locally grown produce, flowers, plants, foods and garden starts, is from 9 am to 5 pm every Saturday through Nov. 10 and from 10 am to 3 pm every Tuesday through October 30 at 8th and Oak, across from Saturday Market. FREE.

The Lane County Home Improvement Show continues at the Lane County Fairgrounds. See Thursday, Oct. 11.

 
Bill Staines, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. See Thursday, Oct. 18.
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KIDSTUFF A Harry Potter tea party is at noon at the Campbell House. 343-2258. $18.

MUSIC Maktub plays with Community Sounds at 10 pm at John Henry's. $6.

Laura Kemp play with Roy Brewer at 9 pm at Sam Bond's Garage. $4-$6 ss.

Bushman, Norris Man and Chrisinti play reggae at 9 pm at the WOW Hall. $12 adv., $14 dos.

Ellis Paul and Susan Werner play at 7 and 10 pm at the Gutenberg College, 1883 University St. 543-8447. $13 adv., $15 dos.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION A birder's walk is at 8 am, a Fall Fruits and Foliage walk is at 10 am, and a Scarecrow Building Workshop is at 1 pm at the Arboretum Visitor's Center, Mt. Pisgah. Register at 747-1504. don.

The Obsidians hike 6 miles at Clear Lake and 7 miles at Trout Creek/Rooster Rock. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don.

GEARS rides 60 miles to the Alma Forest Work Camp. Lunch Provided. Register at 687-2921. Meet at 9 am at Twin Oaks School. FREE.

An Nearby Nature Autumn Afternoon Walk is at 3 pm at the Park Host Residence, Alton Baker Park. $3 sugg. don.

PRESENTATIONS A compost demonstration with Erin Swigart is from 10 to 11:30 am at the Mathews Community Garden, 15th and Hayes. 682-5542. FREE.

Solar homes tours by the Solar Energy Association of Oregon are from 10 am to 4 pm starting in the Board Room, and workshops are at 10 am and 1 pm in the North Building, EWEB. 302-6808. $10 per car, $5 van tour, workshops are free.

THEATER The Foursome continues at Actors Cabaret. See Friday.

Side Man continues at the Lord Leebrick Theatre. See Thursday, Oct. 11.

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Sunday, October 14:
Sunrise 7:26 am; Sunset 6:31 pm
Av High 66; Av Low 44
Moon enters Libra 10:26 pm

ARTS/VISUAL An studio show and sale of watercolors and acrylics by Mary Moore is from 11 am to 5 pm at 1413 E. 22nd Ave. FREE.

BENEFIT A 4th Annual dinner and silent auction fundraiser for PFLAG, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays is at 5 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church Parish Hall. 988-1383. $12.

FESTIVAL The Festival of YouthArts 2001 continues at Valley River Center. See Saturday.

FILM The Subversive Pillow Theatre presents Deadly Currents, a film about the Palestinian/Israeli conflict, at 8 pm at the Shamrock Community Space. FREE.

 
Leslie What, Eugene Downtown Library lecture room. See Tuesday.
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GATHERINGS A practice group meets to learn the basics of Marshall Rosenburg's nonviolent communication at 7 pm at 118 Alberta, UO. 689-0450. FREE.

Russian Heritage Exhibit presents a slide show, "Scenes from Siberia," from 1 to 4 pm at the Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House. $3, $1 children under 12.

The Never Bored Gamers play The Princess of Florence, La Citta at 10:30 am at Café Paradiso. FREE.

The Lane County Home Improvement Show continues at the Lane County Fairgrounds. See Thursday, Oct. 11.

The Intuitive Arts and Healing Fair continues at the Wheeler Pavilion. See Saturday.

Clayfest continues at the Lane County Auditorium. See Saturday.

LITERARY ARTS Chrystos, Native American poet, artist and activist reads at 2 pm at Mother Kali's Books. FREE.

Doug Jerome hosts an open poetry read at 8:30 pm at Foolscap Books. 681-9212. FREE.

Colleen Sell and Stephanie Barrow read from A Cup of Comfort: Stories that warm your heart, lift your spirit, and enrich your life at 3 pm at Barnes and Noble. FREE.

MUSIC The Flys play at 10 pm at the Downtown Lounge. FREE.

The Black Rebel Motorcycle Club plays at 9 pm at Taylor's. $8.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARS rides 45 miles to Walterville. Meet at 9 am at Alton Baker Park. FREE.

THEATER Side Man continues at the Lord Leebrick Theatre. See Thursday, Oct. 11.

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Monday, October 15:
Sunrise 7:27 am; Sunset 6:29 pm
Av High 65; Av Low 43

GATHERING PFLAG, Parents, Families and friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgendered Persons, meets at 6:45 pm at the First Congregational Church. 302-4422. FREE.

KIDSTUFF The Patterson Family Resource Center drop-in times continue at the Patterson Family Resource Center. See Friday.

LECTURE "Genetic Alterations of Plants," by Al Kapular is at 4 pm in Room 16, Pacific Hall, UO. FREE.

LITERARY ARTS The College Bound Classics Reading Group discusses the Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkein at 7 pm at Barnes and Noble. FREE.

MUSIC Oh Susanna plays with the Caleb Klauder Band and The Be Good Tanyas at 9 pm at Sam Bonds. $5.

Rachel Garlin plays at 8:30 pm at Café Paradiso. $5.

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Tuesday, October 16:
Sunrise 7:29 am; Sunset 6:28 pm
Av High 65; Av Low 43.
New Moon 12:23 pm
Moon enters Scorpio 11:02 pm

BENEFITS A banquet for supporters of the Eugene Mission is from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Lane County Fairground's Performance Hall. Call for reservations at 344-3251. FREE.

Proceeds from films tonight benefit the Red Cross Relief Fund at the Bijou Art Cinema.

FILM "War" International Film Series presents the Irish film General at 7 pm in the Room 122, Pacific Hall, UO. FREE.

GATHERINGS An HIV community outreach dinner is at 5:30 pm at 1966 Garden Ave. For reservations call 342-5088. FREE.

A "Stop Enron 3 Save our Valley" meeting is at 6 pm today at the West Point Grange Hall, Coburg. www.stop-enron.com FREE.

The Sierra Club Many Rivers Group Meeting discusses the West Eugene Parkway at 7:30 pm at Roosevelt Middle School. FREE.

The Farmers' Market continues at 8th and Oak. See Saturday.

 
The McKenzie River Totem, McKenzie Arts Festival kick-off unveiling, McKenzie Forest Scenic Byway West Portal, Hwy 126. See Friday.
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LECTURE The Lane Institute of Faith and Education presents "Religion and Sceince: A Fresh Look" at 7 pm at the First Congregational Church, 1050 E. 23rd St. 868-1574. don.

LITERARY ARTS Tolly Burkan discusses his new book Extreme Spirituality: Radical Journeys for the Inward Bound at 7:30 pm at Barnes and Noble. FREE.

Leslie What, winner of the Nebula Award, and Jane Bailey read from their works at 7 pm at the Eugene Downtown Library Lecture Room. FREE.

MUSIC The Danged open up for the Red Elvises at 8:30 pm at the WOW Hall. $8 adv., $10 dos.

Easy Target plays indie pop at 9 pm at Taylor's. $4.

ON THE AIR "Alternative Radio" features "Ward Churchill-Big Brother is Watching," at 6:30 pm on KLCC, 89.7 FM.

"Arts Journal" features "Eugene Mayor's Art Show and Jacobs Gallery" at 6:30 pm on KLCC, 89.7 FM. Re-airs at 9 pm Oct. 18.

SPIRITUAL "Evolution of Human Spirituality" presents "Zoroaster" at 7 pm at the Eugene Bahai Center. FREE.

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Wednesday, October 17:
Sunrise 7:30 am; Sunset 6:26 pm
Av High 64; Av Low 43

FILM Bow Up, Antonioni's mystery set in the "mod" world of '60s London fashion is at 7 pm in Room 180 PLC, UO. FREE.

GATHERINGS A Center for the Study of Women Grants workshop is at noon at Room 330, Hendricks Hall, UO. FREE.

Wednesday Evenings at the Inn presents storytelling by Mark Lewis at 7 pm at the Campbell House. 343-1119. $12.

KIDSTUFF Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers is at 10 am at the Springfield Public Library. FREE.

MUSIC The Arsonists play hip hop with DJ Swamp, Aesop and Opus X at 9 pm at the Wild Duck. Fastixx. $14.50 adv., $16 dos.

The Noe Venable Trio plays at 9 pm at the Buzz, UO. FREE.

The School of Music presents pianist Sophia Gilmson at 8 pm in Beall Hall. 346-5678. $7, $4 stu.

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Thursday, October 18:
Sunrise 7:31 am; Sunset 6:24 pm
Av High 64; Av Low 43

ARTS/VISUAL Mary Ann Plunkett lectures on Chinese painting traditions at 3 pm at the LCC Art Gallery, LCC Main Campus. FREE.

KIDSTUFF A Winnie the Pooh Party features a puppet show, stories and refreshments at 3:30 pm at the Springfield Public Library. Pre-register at 726-3766. FREE.

LECTURE "Native American Cultures and Spirituality" continues at the First Christian Church. See Thursday, Oct. 11.

 
Chrystos, Mother Kali's Books. See Sunday.
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LITERARY ARTS Poet Susan Wood reads at 8 pm in the Knight Library Reading Room, UO. FREE.

Bill Sullivan shares his new edition of Oregon Hiking Guide with a slide presentation at 7:30 pm at 100 Room Willamette Hall, UO. FREE.

MUSIC The Eugene Folklore Society presents Bill Staines. Mike McCornack opens at 7:30 pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Tickets at CD World or call 689-5341. $10 adv., $12 dos.

Orange plays with The Visible Men at 9 pm at Sam Bond's Garage. $3.

The Van Cliburn Concerts present pianist Maxim Philippov performing Beethoven's Emperor Concerto at 8 pm in the Silva, Hult. Maxim also performs a free concert at 12:15 in the Hult Center lobby. 682-5000. $14-$38. $10 stu./youth.

The UO 125th Anniversary Committee and the ASUO Street Faire present a block party featuring Dr. "C" and Friends at 3 pm, TV and the Networks at 4 pm, The Stores at 5:10 pm, Skye at 6:15 pm, On the Rocks at 7:20 pm and the Deb Cleveland Band at 8:15 pm in the EMO Courtyard, UO. FREE.

Higher Ground plays bluejamgrass at 10 pm at Taylor's. $4.

The Coats perform a cappella at 7:30 pm at the North Eugene High School auditorium. (800) 992-8499. $10.

ON THE AIR "New Dimensions" features "Personalized Wellness" with Jay Cooper at 6:30 pm on KLCC, 89.7 FM.

"Arts Journal" continues on KLCC, 89.7 FM. See Tuesday.

PRESENTATIONS "Coping Strategies for People With Hearing Loss" is at 10:30 am at the Campbell Ctr. Register at 682-5318. FREE.

"The Wisdom of Yoga" continues at the United Methodist Wesley Church. See Thursday, Oct. 11.

THEATER Side Man continues at the Lord Leebrick Theatre. See Thursday, Oct. 11.

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Corvallis Events

OCT. 11 Music a'la Carte presents music by Son Melao at noon at the Memorial Union, OSU. (541) 737-4061. FREE.

OCT. 12 The Corvallis Repertory Singers present "Music Fit for a King-or a Queen" at 8 pm in the First Presbyterian Church. 737-4061. $10 adv., $12 dos., $4 stu.

OCT. 13 Open Theater Corvallis begins its 2001-2001 "Inside Opera" lecture series with "Tosca and the Eugene Opera" at 10 am at the Community Meeting Room, Corvallis Library. FREE.

The Corvallis Farmer's Market features fresh produce and flowers from 9 am to 1 pm today, and from 8 am to 1 pm Oct. 17 at the City Hall Parking Lot, Corvallis. 752-1510. FREE.

OCT. 17 "How Plate Tectonics Shaped Western and North America," a lecture by Tanya Atwater, is at 8 pm at the LaSells Stewart Ctr.

The Men's Modern Barbershop Chorus sings at 7 pm at the Good Samaritan Church. 738-0581. FREE.

OCT. 18 The Horning Lecture Series focusing on the Human Genome Project features "The Moral and Social Consequences of the Genetic Revolution," by David C. Magnus, at 4 pm in MU 206, OSU. FREE.

Music a'la Carte presents Piano de Deux, dances arranged for four-hand piano, at noon at the Memorial Union, OSU. (541) 737-4061. FREE.

A seminar, "Landmark Assessment of Oregon4Forest Sustainability," is from 8 am to 5 pm at the LaSells Stewart Center. 737-2329. FREE.

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Phillip Glass explores his music in relation to five films, Portland Art Museum's North Wing Grand Ballroom, Portland.
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On The Road:
Note: Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event.

OCT. 11 "Crossing Boundaries: East-West Symposium in Print Art," featuring many of Asia and America's leading printmakers, scholars and curators, as well as a keynote address by Susan Tallman, and an artist presentation by Xu Bing, is from 7:30 am to 430 pm today, from 7:30 am to 5 pm tomorrow, and from 10 am to 11 pm Oct. 13 at the Portland Art Museum, Portland State University and the Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland. Call for registration and cost at (503) 252-5458.

Eggshell presents Troyland, by Catherine Egan, a work of movement and media born from the tragedy The Trojan Woman, at 8 pm at the Imago Theatre, Portland. (503) 281-1066. $12.

OCT. 12. The Jazz Mandolin Project plays at 9 pm at the Crystal Ballroom, Portland. $13 adv., $15 dos.

The Rainmaker, by N. Richard Nash plays at 8 pm today and tomorrow at the Cottage Theatre, Cottage Grove. 942-7414. $10, $9 sr.

The Citizens Band plays at 8 pm at the Newport Performing Arts Center. $10.

OCT. 13 The Pacific Green Party of Oregon holds a convention from 9 am to 5 pm today, and from 9 am to 2 pm tomorrow, with workshops to 5 pm at Portland State University. FREE.

Avalon with Zoegirl and Joy Williams play at 7:30 pm at the Salem Armory, Salem. Fastixx. $16.50.

A John Lennon Memorial Concert to benefit the Sunshine Division, featuring Tom Grant, Jay Koder, Jeff Labansky and others, as well as Beatles and Lennon movies and videos, is from 7 pm to midnight at the Roseland Theater, Portland. Fastixx. $10.

All the Pretty Women, a play of two ordinary women fantasizing about turning their small Oregon town upside down, plays at 8 pm tonight at the McKenzie Salon, McKenzie Bridge General Store, and at 5 pm tommorow with dinner at the Dinner Theater at the Log Cabin Inn, McKenzie Bridge. 822-3683. $12 adv., $15 dos. for Salon show, $32 adv., $35 for dinner show.

The 14th Annual Coast Conference, featuring a keynote lecture by Dr. Jane Lubchenco, as well as topics such as "Original Inhabitants of the Central Coats, and "History of Human Impacts on the Oregon Coast," is from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm today at the Newport Performing Arts Center, and from 9:30 am to 3 pm tomorrow at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport. (541) 765-2212. FREE.

OCT. 15 The Portland Institute for Contemporary Art presents "Philip on Film," live performances exploring how Phillip Glass's music relates to film, at 8 pm nightly through Oct. 19. Events are "Film Shorts" tonight, Powaqatsi: Life in Transformation tomorrow, Dracula Oct. 17, La Belle et la Bete Oct. 18, and Koyaanisqatsi: Life out of Balace Oct. 19 at the Portland Art Museum's North Wing Grand Ballroom. (503) 242-1419. $30 a film, $25 for "Film Shorts."

OCT. 17 Tom Smario and Ron Price perform and read as part of the Nye Beach Writer's Series at 7 pm in the Studio Theatre, Performing Arts Center, Newport. $7.

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ATTN: Opportunities
The Supervised Parenting Time Project, supporting children from domestic violence homes needs volunteers. Free training begins Oct. 12. Call Caroline at 342-6056.

The OSU/Lane County Extension Service seeks volunteers to participate in the Family Community Leadership Program. For information call 682-4243.

The Nature Conservancy seeks volunteers to protect the ecology of Willow Creek Preserve Oct. 13. Call for information at 682-5586.

Auditions for The Lord Leebrick Theatre's As You Like It are at 10 am Oct. 13 at 540 Charnelton St. Prepare a two-minute Shakespearean monologue. 684-6988.

The Stream Team is seeking volunteers for a Salmon Habitat Enhancement project. Meet at 9:15 am at lot 9 behind Autzen Stadium Oct. 13. 682-4850.

The Ketchum Mysteries and SNW Productions seek professionally minded actors and performers for fall production season. For audition, call 485-0476.

Free story times, books and professional development materials are available to qualifying Eugene daycares through the Eugene Public Library. Call 682-8316.


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