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Ivan Klipstein
He's a jubilant youngster with a smile visible through Email. He's tall. He's
lanky. He's a singer/songwriter from Wisconsin. He's Jivin' Ivan. Monday, Cafe Paradiso. |
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Tim Easton
They say this boy's got gifts. He'd better; it's nearly holiday time. Until then
he can woo us all with what some call "familiar yet fresh" emotional guitar
driven licks. Easton is supporting his label debut, The Truth About Us, and
checking out a mustard stain on his shirt. Sunday,
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Ian Moore
Having spent the better part of 2001 touring the U.S. and Europe, Moore has come
to play some pretty music. He always said he'd see his name in lights. Saturday, Sam Bond's Garage. |
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Deal
With the Devil
Collaborations and modern
classics.
By Brett
Campbell
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EBC's Brett Mills dances in A
Soldier's Tale.
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The theme of this year's music season seems to be collaborations,
and you couldn't ask for a better one than the Oregon Mozart Players/Eugene Ballet
co-production of the delightful, 20th century Igor Stravinsky's A Soldier's Tale,
which comes to the Hult Center on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 10-11. Conceived as a
miniature theater production that could travel from village to village, this sly,
ironic and dark fairy tale features a septet of musicians, a narrator and actor/dancers
portraying a none-too-bright soldier, a princess, and a mysterious devilish character
with whom the soldier tries to make a deal. Stravinsky's twisted circus sounds perfectly
complement the story's wry, superficially cheery but actually off-kilter tone. It's
a tart lemonade that somehow sounds both modern and classical.
The attractive program also features two likeable Baroque baubles
by Vivaldi and Corelli, and Aaron Copland's haunting Quiet City, an appropriately
contemplative soundtrack to the aftermath of Sept. 11.
Another 20th century masterpiece highlights the Eugene Symphony's
concert Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Hult when guest pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi takes
the bravura solo part in Sergei Prokofiev's propulsive third piano concerto. Barrelling
along from provocative flashiness to enticing lyricism, it's an utterly dazzling
work that appeals to both old-fashioned listeners (who'll also enjoy the Brahms symphony
on the program) and modernists. Also intriguing is the brassy work From the Depths
Sound the Great Sea Gongs, a 1996 work by New Zealand's Gareth Farr.
Farr's music reflects his interest in the gamelan music of nearby
Indonesia as well as his study with the American composer Christopher Rouse, famous
for his colorfully expressive, often LOUD orchestral music. Opening with a quiet
invocation of Pacific Island drumming sounds, Farr's tone poem builds to a percussion-fraught
orchestral tsunami. A top-notch symphony percussionist as well as a professional
drag artist, Farr's notorious for his alter ego, Lilith Lacroix; pity s/he can't
be here for this show, but you can go see Hedwig and the Angry Inch afterward.
It's great to see the ESO playing more new music, and equally heartening
to see the reinvigoration of the UO's Chamber Music Series, which has lately brought
vigorous period instrument players to Beall Hall, infusing old music with its original
energy. Last month's CMS concert featuring the superb Baroque violinist Monica Huggett
was one of the finest chamber music concerts I've ever heard, with Huggett's deep
emotional expressiveness never succumbing to historically or aesthetically inappropriate
Romantic melodrama. Expect similarly authentic style on Tuesday, Nov. 13, when the
CMS brings San Francisco's Streicher Trio (abetted by the marvelous Baroque flutist
Janet See) to Beall in a program of works by Haydn, C.P.E. Bach, Mozart, Stamitz,
and Hofmann. The rococo music of the late 18th century is sometimes dismissed as
shallow and conservative, but the sheer melodic charm of some of these tunes -- especially
when played on appropriate instruments in the right style -- makes it as delectable
(and probably as substantial) as chocolate mousse.
Another historically informed early music group appears on Monday,
when the acclaimed Italian vocal ensemble La Venexiana performs in a free show at
the UO's Gerlinger Lounge. Their program surveys the magnificent madrigals -- dramatic,
heartfelt settings of Italian Renaissance poetry -- of one of the greatest composers,
Claudio Monteverdi. (The following afternoon, the group will present a lecture demonstration
on this glorious music at the Knight Library Browsing Room.) If you love the human
voice, this show's for you. And if it's anywhere near as ravishing as last month's
entry in the same series (sponsored by the Oregon Humanities Center and other institutions),
the early music duo of Anne Azema and Shira Kammen, we're in for a real treat.
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Feel
Good
Flamenco, folk and lotsa
drunken punk.
By Vanessa
Salvia
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Noche de Luna Y Flora is an evening
of Flamenco music and dance Friday at WOW Hall.
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Get your week started off right by going to see Kelly Hogan at
Sam Bond's Garage Thursday night. Why? Because it feel good. Not because it feels
good but because it feel good. That's the name of the new CD by croonster
Kelly Hogan. And you know what? Listening to it does feel good! She's got a real
easy way of singing. It hovers on those notes that go right through you. If the name
Kelly Hogan doesn't sound familiar, maybe some of her other bands do, notably The
Jody Grind and The Rock *A* Teens (who are continuing without Hogan). In addition,
she's collaborated on albums with The Mekons, Neko Case, The Waco Brothers and many
others.
Bloodshot Records is home to some of the greatest new rootsy country
acts out there, but because it feel good is not a country album. Hogan's
supple voice and use of strings elevates her songs from simple pop to sublime torchy
crooning. This CD would be right at home on a jukebox between, say, Dusty Springfield
and Patsy Cline.
Reel Big Fish, along with Goldfinger and Sugarcult
bring the "Crouching Fish, Hidden Finger" tour to the WOW Hall Saturday.
A famously raucous evening of pop-punk, power-pop and ska-punk is sure to ensue.
I saw Goldfinger play once and the lead guy pulled his pants down to his ankles and
continued singing. Maybe he'll do that again!
Poison Idea, along with Blockhead and Tourist,
brings gutsy, nihilistic punk rock to John Henry's Friday. Over the past 20 years
(nearly), Poison Idea has exhibited a tenacity far beyond the average, continuing
to exhort audiences with a self-destructive onslaught fueled with a steady diet of
alcohol, drugs and indecency. With Pig Champion still weighing in as the band's frontman,
hardcore values and double guitar dynamics never sounded more compelling.
Don't blow your punk rock wad all in one place. Save some for Saturday
at John Henry's. The 4th annual Hateball features Eugene's and Portland's
finest. The Pass Out Kings, The Courtesy Clerks, Spread Eagle
and Jack Ass Willie along with Cap Gun Suicide will kick your ass.
Drunken revelry, slop rock and roll, drunken revelry, thick riffs, drunken revelry,
liberating blasts of misanthropy, drunken revelry ... I'm in punk rock heaven.
Local noise rockers Chevron take over the stage Monday at
John Henry's. A little bit Sonic Youth, a smidgeon Shellac, a dash disconnected,
limber modern rock and some solid melodicism buoy Chevron's instrumentalist impulses.
Land of The El Caminos, hailing from the indie-rock capitol of the free world,
Chicago, slouches through a fairly aggressive, slightly bruising, punchy power trio
vibe with the lyrical bombast of '80s college rock.
Friday's WOW Hall show sounds like a treat. Noche de Luna y
Flora combines classical Spanish guitar with Spanish dance into one expressive
evening. Rachel Lynn Bowman performs soprano voice, dance and castanets. Andreas
Maria Germek is an expert classical guitarist. Jakob Schmidt excels on the cello
and Joaquin Escadero dances Flamenco beautifully. Works performed will include either
Flamenco-inspired arrangements or original arrangements with Flamenco dance accompaniment.
CMJ Music Magazine likens Tim Easton to American
Music Club, Freedy Johnson and Grant-Lee Philips. Three quarters of Wilco back up
Easton on his debut The Truth About Us. On Sunday evening, Taylor's features
the gifted singer-songwriter who, according to CMJ, "tells stories of
broken promises, regret, and lost love through simple melodies, vibrant harmonies
and traditional arrangements."
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Keep
On Truckin'
Dark Star Orchestra
recreates legendary times.
By Scott
Cooper
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Dark Star Orchestra recreates
The Grateful Dead experience Saturday at the McDonald Theatre.
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As Mark Wahlberg showed in the recent film, Rock Star, tribute bands
actually have merit and value. If not a farm system for a big league band, tribute
bands can rekindle a waning flame and, in the case of Dark Star Orchestra, unite
brothers and sisters who haven't shared the peace pipe since those killer Grateful
Dead shows at Autzen Stadium in 1994.
The Chicago-based Dark Star band, which plays Nov. 10 at the McDonald
Theatre, is more than your run-of-the mill group of wannabes. The members' tasteful
and authentic re-creations of actual Grateful Dead shows in their entirety can spark
flashbacks of multiple varieties, including the memory of a specific show. Audiences
are transported back in time -- like Scott Bacula taking television's "Quantam
Leap" -- and are reunited with their patchouli-scented kin. By assuaging the
noodle and jam cravings of Deadheads since 1998, Dark Star has kept alive both the
music and "the scene."
"Last weekend, we closed out our show and there was a big
drum circle outside," says Dark Star keyboard player Scott Larned. "We
see little things that do happen like that. All of a sudden there'll be a big vending
scene."
In addition to offering the best tofu-peanut butter burritos money
can buy, the Dead's peripheral scene also included shows by the members' solo projects,
especially the Jerry Garcia Band. Since Dark Star's Robbie Eaton -- who has eerily
mastered the stage moves and behavioral nuances of guitarist Bob Weir -- won't join
the band on this tour due to a scheduling conflict, Dark Star will re-create complete
shows by Garcia's rhythm and blues band. "It's been requested by a lot of people
actually," says Larned.
Thus, the band will draw from a different body of work and the
individual musicians will have to take on the approach of different players other
than Weir, Phil Lesh and the rest of the Dead.
For Larned, the switch may come a little easier. Though the band
has yet to reach back prior to 1972 when Ron "Pigpen" McKernan and Tom
Constanten were the Dead's keyboard players, Larned has already mimicked the keyboard
styles of the other three who followed (Keith Godchaux, Brent Mydland and Vince Welnick).
"It's an interesting study in three guys who had three totally
different piano styles and played complete roles in the band," he says.
Now he'll have to learn the styles of the six keyboard players
from the Garcia Band (Howard Wales, Nicky Hopkins, Ozzie Allers, Merl Saunders, Melvin
Seals, and even New Orleans legend James Booker, who played two gigs with Garcia
in 1976).
However, as the person who picks the particular show, Larned can
limit his responsibilities. "It just helps to have one person do it because
then you have the perspective of knowing, out of the 20 days on this tour, what we
are doing," he says. Larned adds that different factors go into picking a particular
show to recreate. "Some venues are just not big enough to put all of our drums
and all the keyboards on the stage, so we have to do a one-drummer show," he
says.
Since the band does not inform the audience which show they're
performing until after the encore, Dead freaks also whet their appetites with the
blissful anticipation of not knowing what is coming. That element of surprise is
why so many Deadheads fire up the old converted schoolbus and "get back truckin'
on." It's also why the Dark Star Orchestra makes the ideal primer for those
who never had the chance to pass the peace pipe at the actual Autzen Stadium shows
in '94.
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Adam's Place
30 E. Broadway * 344-6948
Thu: Debra Mathis--5:15; Jazz
Fri: Greg Goebel Duo--8:30; Jazz
Sat: Tim McLaughlin Trio--8:30; Jazz
Mo: Debra Mathis--5:15; Jazz
We: Barbara Dzuro--5:15; Jazz
Ambrosia
174 E. Broadway. * 342-4141
Bacari Restaurant
1210 Willamette * 343-8404
Beanery
152 W. 5th * 342-3378
Beanery
2465 Hilyard * 344-0221
Black Forest
50 E. 11th * 344-0816
Thu: John Barley, Pete Weinberger--9:30
Fri: Patty McCulla and Dave Clark Band--9:30; Blues
Sat: Mozaic--9:30; Groove rock
Su: Open mic--9;30
Mo: Anton and Friends--9:30; Jazz
Tu: Christie McCallum--9;30
We: Forest Jam--9;30
Bliss Steak Ranch
2891 W. 11th * 484-6657
Tu: Easy Money--7; Variety
We: Easy Money--7; Variety
Borders
5 Oakway Center * 345-6072
The Brickhouse
4136 4th St. Spfd. * 988-1612
Buzz Coffeehouse
EMU, UO * 346-3725
Thu: Red Pajamas--9; Guitar duo
Fri: Eclectic Open mic w/ Patrick Dodd--9
Sat: C.A.U.T.I.O.N., Sandman--9; Lyrical expressionism
Mo: Poetry Open mic w/ Nathan Langston--9
Tu: Andre Carpenter--7; discussion
We: The Sun--9
Cafe Paradiso AA NS
115 W. Broadway * 484-9933
Thu: John Shipe Band--8:30
Fri: Alpha Charlie--9
Sat: Breitenbush Benefit, Adam and Kris, Laura Kemp, Brian Cutean, Elizabeth Cable,
Jenny Bird--8:30
Mo: Ivan Klipstein-8:30
Tu: Open mic--8:30
We: Justin King--8:30; Instrumentals, vocals
Chantrelle's
5th & Pearl * 484-4065
Thu: Nicolette Helm and Friends--9:30; Groove
Fri: Olem Alves--9:30; Jazz
Sat: Brook Adams Trio--9:30; Jazz
Tu: Blues Jam with Byron Case and Friends--9:30
Chez Ray
44 W. 10th * 344-1530
Sat: E-nuf--9:30; Rock
Mo: DJ--8:30
We: Isadors--9:30; Rock
Cozmic Pizza
1432 Willamette * 338-9333
Crossroads
737 Main St. * 741-3366
Su: Charlie Parker--noon
Cypress Restaurant
99 W. Broadway * 683-3800
Thu: Belly Dancing--7
Fri: Belly Dancing--7; Jazz-10
Sat: Belly Dancing--7; Jazz-10
Tu: Belly Dancing--7
Diablo's
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Doc's Pad
165 W. 11th * 683-8101
Thu: DJ Techneek--9; Hip hop
Fri: Live Alternative Bands--9
Sat: DJ Ty--9; Top 25, house, '70s-'90s
Mo: Rooster's Blues Jam--9
Tu: R&B Atmosphere--9
We: DJ Ty--9; Top 25, '70s-'90s
Double Tree Hotel
I-5 & Beltline * 726-8181
Downtown Lounge
959 Pearl * 683-3855
Thu: Band Deep Eynde--9; Horror punk
Fri: Brothas of Beat--9
Sat: Electrolounge--9
Su: Sprout City Showcase--9
Mo: KWVA 88.1 night--9
Tu: Jose Morales Midget Circus--9
Mo: DJ--9
Duck Inn
1795 W. 6th * 342-5729
Embers Supper Club
1811 Hwy. 99 N. * 688-6564
Thu: Billy McCoy--9; Country, western
Fri: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
Sat: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
Su: Michael Anderson Trio--9; Variety
We: Billy McCoy--9; Country, western
Fathoms
790 East 14th * 344-4471
Fifth St. Public Mkt.
5th & High * no phone
Fool's Paradise
460 Willamette * 338-9733
Foolscap
780 Blair Blvd. * 681-9212
Foxfire
4740 Main, Spfd * 747-7900
Thu: Mr. Wizard--9:15 Rock
Fri: Dean Forbes--4; Lounge; Mixed Blood--9:15; Rock
Sat: Fungus, SIK 9--9:15; Rock
Su: Karaoke--7:30
Mo: Hair of the Dog--8; Acoustic
Tu: Emerald City Jam-9:30; Rock
We: Johnny Wilde Band--9; Rock
Gilligan's
990 Oak St. * 342-2659
Groucho's
100 E. Broadway * 484-1747
Thu: Open Blues Jam--9
Fri: DJ Mario Mora--10, Salsa & Merengue
Sat: Eve's 2nd Sin, Hi Lo, Misconception--9; Metal
Mo: Touch Down Tommy--6
Hagen's
50 E. 11th * 343-8108
Hilton Ballroom
66 E. 6th * 342-2000
Hollywood Taxi
535 Main, Spfd * 747-0307
Fri: Ozone Baby--9:30
Sat: Ozone Baby--9:30
Hungry Duck
30 Country Club Rd * 484-6963
Jakes Restaurant
605 W. 19th * 431-0513
Jim's Landing
303 Main St. Spfd * 726-7570
Jo Federigo's
259 E 5th * 343-8488
Thu: All Star Jazz Jam--9:30
Fri: Lazoo--9:30
Sat: Lazoo--9:30
Su: Mark Allan--9; Acoustic
Mo: Freedom Funk open mic--6:30
Tu: Barbara Dzuro--8:30; Jazz
We: Paul Paydos Trio--9:30; Latin
John Henry's
136 E. 11th * 342-3358
Thu: '80s Vinyl--10
Fri: Base Board Heaters, Sam Densmore's Silverhawk--10
Sat: Kawaida, Musco Pusschkin, DJ Forrest Avery--10
Su: The International Playboys, Cocaine Unicorn--10
Mo: Hot 4 Vinyl--10
Tu: Community Sounds
Soundsystem--10; Reggae dance
We: Hump Bump--10
Kokomo's
44 E. 7th * 683-5160
The Keg Tavern
4711 W. 11th * 345-5563
Lavelle Wine Bar
5th St. Mkt * 338-9875
Fri: Barbara Dzuro--5:30; Jazz
The Love Cafe
145 Pioneer Pkwy Spfd * 763-5710
Lucky's Pool Hall
10th & Olive * no phone
Max's Tavern
550 E. 13th * 349-8986
McDonald Theatre
1010 Willamette
Sat: Dark Star Orchestra--9
Meridian Building
18th & Willamette * no phone
Moretti's
730 E. Broadway * 344-6673
Mulligan's Pub
2841 Willamette * no phone
Neighbors
1417 Villard * 338-0334
Thu: DJ Razer--10; Dance
Fri: She-Bangs!--9; Female impersonation
Sat: Paula Vaden--7; Blues; DJ Vader--10; Dance
Su: DJ Razer--10; Dance
Mo: Karaoke--9
Tu: DJ Dance--9
We: DJ Kim--10; '80s dance
Nite Owl (Ramada Inn)
225 Coburg * 342-5181
The Old Pad
3355 E. Amazon * 686-5022
Olympus
23 W 6th * 683-2746
Thu: DJ Red, DJ Justin-Michael--9; disco, '80s
Fri: DJ Tekneek--9; Hip hop
Sat: DJ Tekneek, DJ Kal--9; Club
Tu: DJ Tekneek--9; Hip Hop
We: Iron Fist Crew--9; Reggae
Oregon Electric Station
27 E. 5th * 485-4444
Fri: Don Latarski Trio--8; Jazz
Sat: Don Latarski Trio--8; Jazz
Our Place Tavern
796 Hwy 99 N.
Fri: The U-Gene Band--9
Out of the Fog
450 Willamette * 687-0709
Fri: Wallace--8; Rock
Sat: Paul the Retired Cowboy--7
Tu: Sunshine Daydream--7
We: Permaculture Gathering--7
Overtime Tavern
770 S. Bertelsen * 342-5028
Piccolo
999 Willamette * 484-4011
Sat: Carl Woideck--8; Jazz
Quacker's
2105 W. 7th * 345-2617
We: Blues Jam--8
Ramada Inn
225 Coburg Rd. * 342-5181
Fri: Valley Boys--9:15
Sat: Valley Boys--9:15
Rascals
211 Washington * 345-2617
We: Westside Blues Jam--8:30
Rick's Pub
20 Hwy 99 N. * 344-3074
Fri: Murtin Smurl--9; Party jam
Su: Karaoke--7
River Rd. Grill & Bar
645 River Rd. * 463-8375
Rock 'n' Rodeo
44 E. 7th * 683-5160
Safari Room
3280 Gateway * 726-8181
Sakura
844 E. 13th * 343-6817
Sam Bond's Garage
407 Blair Blvd * 343-2635
Thu: Kelly Hogan, Scott Miller--9; Roots, americanna
Fri: Evren Goknar, Love, Death and Agriculture--9:30; Variety
Sat: Old Time Jam--5; Ian Moore--9:30; Acoustic
Su: Food not Lawns Vaudville Benefit--9
Mo: Amoree Lovell, Morgan Grace--9; Spooky ragtime
Tu: Bluegrass Jam--9
We: Sean Shanahan's Knuckle Sandwich, Lil' Capt. Travis--9; Roots, americanna
Sam's Place
825 Wilson * 484-4455
Senor Frog's
444 E. 3rd * 484-2927
Thu: DJ Karaoke--6:30
Fri: DJ Jose Cruz--10; Salsa, merengue, cumbia
Sat: DJ Mario--10; Salsa, merengue, cumbia
Shakers
1195 Main, Spfd. * 736-5177
Spirits
1714 Main St. Spfd * 726-0113
Starbuck's
205 E.18th * 465-9813
Stepina's
1475 Mohawk, Spfd * 744-0811
Sweetwaters
Valley River Inn * 687-0123
Fri: Mike Denny, Greg Nathan Duo, Donna Courtell--8; Jazz
Sat: Mike Denny, Greg Nathan Duo, Donna Courtell--8; Jazz
Su: Yacov Golian--8 International Folk
Taco Loco
900 W. 7th
Taylor's
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Sat: Mojo--10; Legendary rock
Su: Tim Easton--9; Singer/writer
Tu: Kawaida w/Birth--9; Funk, jazz
Tiny Tavern
894 E. 13th * 344-6174
Sat: The Danged--10; Originals, covers
TJ'S Lounge
365 E. Oregon * 895-3109
Toshi's Ramen
1520 Pearl * 683-7833
Tsunami Books
2585 Willamette * 345-8986
Tuscany's
950 Kruse Way * 726-1726
23:6
23 West 6th * 484-9669
Valley River Inn
1000 Valley R. Way * 687-0123
Waterfront Bar & Grill
2210 Centennial * 465-4506
Sat: Gus Russel Quartet--9; Jazz
Wild Duck Hall NS
169 W. 6th * 485-3825
Fri: Sam Hill--8:30; Bluegrass
Sat: Palace--9:30; '80s glam
We: Catie Curtis, Mark Alan--8; Folk
WOW Hall AA NS
291 W. 8th * 687-2646
Fri: Noche De Luna Y Flor--8; Flamenco
Sat: Reel Big Fish, Goldfinger, Sugarcult--8; Ska punk
Yukon Jack's Saloon
4th & Broadway, Veneta
Corvallis Clubs
AJ's
137 SW. Second * 758-4582
The Beanery
500 SW Second * 753-7442
Fri: Jake Reichner--8
Sat: Eric Nicholson--8
We: Joe Pusey and the Bellydancers--8
Fox & Firken
202 SW. First * 753-8533
Thu: Sweet Spot--9; Bluegrass
Fri: One Fry Short--10; Rock
Sat: The Usual Suspects--9; Jazz
Su: Nairobi Boyz--6; Jazz
Mo: Timothy Cruise--7; Oldies
We: Timothy Cruise--7; Oldies
Gill Coliseum
Oregon State Univ. * 737-1000
La Sells Stewart Center
OSU * 752-5435
Majestic Theatre
115 SW. Second * 766-6977
Thu: Romeo and Juliet--7
Fri: Romeo and Juliet--7
Sat: Romeo and Juliet--7
Su: Benefit for New York--7; Area Musicians
We: The Magic Barrel--7, Authors reading
New Morning Bakery
219 SW. Second * 754-0181
Fri: Edson Oliveria, Tom Bergeron--8
Odd Fellows Hall
223 SW. Second * 752-3023
Old World Deli
341 SW. Second * 752-8549
Squirrels Tavern
100 SW Second ´ 753-8057
Sat: 1000 Pieces--9
Sweets Barbecue
225 SW. Fourth ´ 754-3663
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