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San Francisco singer Michael Franti (below) and Spearhead bring their Marvin Gaye-meets-Gil Scott Heron with a trace of hip hop neo-soul to the McDonald Theatre. Their last album was a searing yet danceable indictment of the politics of capital punishment, setting all their social commentary to an irresistible groove. See Wednesday Calendar.


The spicy music of Caliente and the 'tude of hip-hop artists Raging Family, not to mention the clever jive of hosts Tom Heinl and Ty Connor bring to life Eugene Weekly's 21st Anniversary Party, CD release and benefit for Womenspace at the WOW Hall. Donate money to a great charity, drink from a bottomless pint and enjoy three talented performers featured on the Weekly's 21st Anniversary Eugene music compilation CD. Also have pizza and cake and eat it too. See Thursday, Jan. 30 Calendar.


Iris DeMent (left) performs at the tail end of a three-day series of concerts, workshops and other events at OFAM's 2003 Twin Rivers Folklife Festival at the Shedd. Learn the jaw harp with David Holt or flatpicking guitar with Mark Ross. Have your kids listen to stories, check out children's musical performances, attend the family dinners and many various folk concerts. For more, see www.ofam.orgSee Saturday Calendar.


Carnival Brazil! at the UO's EMU ballroom is a benefit for Street Kids International, an organization that teaches American kids how to be philanthropic while running fundraisers for street children in Brazil and Tanzania. This carnival features live and hot Brazilian music, dance and children's activities. See Saturday Calendar.


Acclaimed foreign correspondent, journalist and author Milton Viorst (below) presents "The Dilemma of Modern Islam" for the Oregon Humanities Center's Kritikos lecture series at Gerlinger Lounge, UO. This free lecture is followed by a reception, book signing and sale. See Wednesday Calendar.



 


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THURSDAY, JANUARY 30
Sunrise 7:33 am; Sunset 5:20 pm
Av High 48; Av Low 34

DANCE The Sonic Soles, 12:15 pm, Hult lobby. FREE.

DISCUSSION Philosophy discussion group meeting, 12:30 pm Thursdays, The Art of Everything, Cottage Grove. FREE.

FILM Kiss of the Spider Woman, Sociology Film Series, 7 pm, Rm. 180, PLC, UO. FREE.

FORUM Music school forum w/John Adams, 1 pm, Beall Hall, UO. FREE.

GATHERINGS HIV counseling and testing, 9 to 11:15 am Thursdays, 135 E. 6th Ave. $15.

Learning in Retirement town meeting features "Genealogy in the 21st Century," 10 am, Baker Downtown Center. FREE.

Village School informative meeting, 6 pm, the Village School. FREE.

KIDSTUFF "Kids in the Kitchen," 10 am Thursdays, Memorial Bldg. kitchen, 765 A St., Spfd. For information, call 736-4544.

LECTURES "Mary Kelly on Recent Work: The Ballad of Kastriot Rexhepi," 7 pm, Rm. 150, Columbia, UO. FREE.

John Adams talks, 1 pm, Beall, UO. FREE.

THE DAVE HOLLAND QUINTET AT THE SHEDD. SEE SUNDAY.

LITERARY ARTS Open mic poetry slam, 6:30 pm, Morning Glory Café. FREE.

Poetry slam assembly, 12:30 pm, Churchill High School. FREE.

Melissa Hart reads, 7 pm, UO Bookstore. FREE.

MUSIC Eugene Weekly's 21st Anniversary Party benefit for Womenspace features a CD release of numerous local bands, food, as well as performances by Raging Family and Caliente, 7:30 pm, WOW Hall. $6 don. for a CD, $10 for an all-you-can drink pint glass.

Eugene Symphony's "Adams & Sibelius," 8 pm, Silva, Hult. A chat with Giancarlo Guerrero follows. $14-$38.

OFAM's Twin River Folklife Festival features a Powell & Baugus master class, 4 pm, $25; a "Holt Talk: Roots of Old-Time", 5:30 pm, Free; a family dinner, 6 pm, $14.50 and Dirk Powell and Riley Baugus with the Foghorn Stringband, 7:30 pm, $12.50-$28.50. All events at the Shedd.

ON THE AIR "New Dimensions" features "Living Free: Being Authentic," Leslie Gray, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM.

"Arts Journal" features Eugene Library opening music, 6 pm, CTV-29 & 22. Re-airs 9 pm, Feb. 1.

"Arts Encore" features a replay of local arts, 9 pm, CTV-29 & 22.

PRESENTATION "Does the Planning We Do Lead to the Development We Want?" City Club of Eugene program, 5 pm tonight, Café Paradiso, and at 11:50 am Feb. 7, Eugene Hilton. $4, $10 for tonight, $2 for Feb. 7.

SPIRITUAL "Re-Envisioning the World" peace circle, noon Thursdays, Suite 308-c, 541 Willamette St. 684-3850. FREE.

THEATER The Diary of Anne Frank, 7:30 pm tonight, tomorrow and Feb. 1, 6, 7 and 8, Springfield High School Theater. $5.

To Kill a Mockingbird, 7:30 pm tonight, Feb. 6 and 13, at 8 pm tomorrow, Feb. 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15, and at 2 pm Feb. 9 and 16, Soreng, Hult. $13-$35.

 

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31
Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 5:22 pm
Av High 48; Av Low 34

ARTS/VISUAL An opening for Catalyst, work by Don Davis, 6 pm, Adell McMillan Gallery, EMU, UO. FREE.

BENEFIT A benefit concert for Nightride features Animal Beard, Ledena's Band and other guests, 7:30 pm, My House, 1136 W. 5th Ave. don.

FILM The New God, Japan Film Series, 4 pm, Rm. 207, Chapman, UO. FREE.

GATHERINGS Eugene Boat and Sportsman Show, from noon to 9:30 pm today, from 10 am to 8 pm tomorrow and from 10 am to 5 pm Feb. 2, Convention Center, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. $6, $1 child.

Scholastic book fair, 8 am to 6 pm today, 9 am to 5 pm tomorrow and from 10 am to 3 pm Feb. 2, Spencer Butte Middle School. FREE.

Hot meals from FOOD for Lane County, 5 pm for single adults and 6 pm for families with children Fridays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the former Govinda's Buffet, 270 W. 8th Ave. FREE.

KIDSTUFF The Pied Piper, Upstart Crow Studios, 7:30 pm tonight and tomorrow, Willard Auditorium. $5.

Playgroup for moms and newborns to 2-year-olds, 10 am, Bambini. FREE.

LECTURES "New Alternative to Back Surgery," 1:30 pm, Willamalane Sr. Activity Ctr., Spfd. FREE.

"Imperial Rome's Heart of Darkness: The Conquest of Dacia on the Column of Trajan," Rm. 159, Campbell, UO. FREE.

LITERARY ARTS Robert Moss reads, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE.

MUSIC Dan Jones and the Squids, Alpha Charlie, Sir Basil, 10 pm, Downtown Lounge. $5.

Double CD release evening with Ashleigh Flynn and Abandon Ship, Nathan Langston, Surrounded by Ninjas, 9 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $3.

OFAM's Twin River Folklife Festival continues with storytelling, 9 am; kids' workshop, 10 am; a spoon/jaw-harp workshop, 1 pm; a dinner, 6 pm and David Holt and the Reeltime Travelers, 7:30 pm, Shedd concert hall. $14.50 for the dinner, $12.50-$28.50 for evening concert. All events at the Shedd.

The Clumsy Lovers, 9:30 pm, Wild Duck. $10 adv., $12 dos.

Gin Blossoms, The Carolines, Glass Hearts, 8:30 pm, WOW Hall. $14.

SCIENCE "The Magic School Bus Works Out" features hands-on science exploring exercise for ages 6-10, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, The Science Factory. Pre-register at 682-7888. $9.

SPIRITUAL "How to Solve our Anger Problem," 7:30 pm Fridays through Feb. 21, Four Winds Center. For information, call (503) 233-6747.

"Nigguns" potluck Shabbat, 7:30 pm, Jewish Community Havurah of Eugene. 685-0488. FREE.

THEATER Ruthless, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and March 1, with a 2 pm brunch show Feb. 2. $17 adv., $22 dos. $14 for limited sr., stu. tix. $10 for stu. 10 minutes before curtain.

Fuddy Meers, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and Feb. 7 and 8, Actors Cabaret Annex. $17 adv., $22 dos.

The Book of Days, 8 pm tonight and tomorrow, Feb. 6 and 8, with a 2 pm matinee Feb. 2, Robinson Theatre, Villard, UO. $12, $9 sr., stu., UO staff, $5 UO stu.

Equus, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and Feb. 7, 8, 14, 15 and at 2 pm Feb. 9, Blue Door Theatre, LCC main campus. $10, $8 stu.

To Kill a Mockingbird continues. See Thursday, Jan. 30.

The Diary of Anne Frank continues. See Thursday, Jan. 30.

 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Sunrise 7:30 am; Sunset 5:23 pm
Av High 48; Av Low 34

ARTS/VISUAL MECCA valentine making with recycled materials, noon to 2 pm, MECCA Materials Exchange, 1235 Railroad Blvd. and North Grand St. $10 sugg. don.

"Silk screening" with Gen and Morgan, noon to 5 pm today and tomorrow, My House, 1136 W. 5th St. Register at 344-4066. $15 includes ink and shop time.

BENEFITS Benefit for the Network for Reproductive Rights features music with the Ovulators, Wheel of Meat and Salt Lick, 9:30 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $5.

Carnival Brazil!, a benefit for Street Kids International features live music and dance, DJs, costumes, puppets, masks and more, 7:30 to 11 pm, ballroom, EMU, UO. A pre-event dance class is 7 pm. $10 adv., $12 dos., $8 adv., $10 dos. for university stu., $6 adv., $8 dos. for high-school stu.

A "Brandon Clark" benefit show features the Courtesy Clerks, Compact 56, 800 Octane and EPD, 8:30 pm, WOW Hall. $5.

COMEDY ComedySportz, 8 pm, the ComedySportz Theatre, corner of 10th Ave. and Oak St. 517-9996. $8, $7 with a can of food for FOOD for Lane Co.

CELEBRATION Chinese New Year celebration features a "Lion Dance," 6 to 10 pm, Bamboo. For schedule, call 484-1889. FREE.

FAIR Alternative education fair displays information about alternative education programs in Eugene and Springfield, 1 to 4 pm, Eugene Library. FREE.

FESTIVAL Oregon Peace Festival III features speakers including Paul Loeb, Hope Marston, Mario Africa and others; entertainment; workshops; a march; rally and a "World Café" gathering, 10 am, EMU, UO. For a detailed schedule, see www.oregonpeacefestival.orgFREE.

FORUM "Private Programs to Provide Free or Low-Cost Prescription Drugs to Seniors and Low-Income Citizens," 10 am Willamalane Sr. Center, Spfd., 2 pm, Campbell Sr. Center. FREE.

GATHERINGS Annual Winter Pow Wow and Indian Craft Market features dancing, drumming, crafts, a raffle and frybread, noon to 8 pm, Elmira High School. Grand entries at 1 and 6:30 pm. FREE.

2003 Mr. and Miss Gay Eugene Pageant, "Femmes in Foxholes, a Night at the U.S.O" benefit for the Humane Society, 6 pm, Neighbors. $10 don.

Scholastic book fair continues. See Friday.

Eugene Boat and Sportsman Show continues. See Friday.

Lesbian social group meeting, 5 pm, McMenamins North Bank. FREE.

KIDSTUFF Children's concert with Mike and Carleen McCornack, 10:30 am, Beall, UO. $3 adults, $2 children, stu., $5 families.

"AKA Sorority" storytime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE.

The Pied Piper continues. See Friday.

LITERARY ARTS Celeste Baine reads, 3 pm, Barnes and Noble.

MUSIC OFAM's Twin River Folklife Festival continues with children's music, a mandolin workshop and music with Walker T. Ryan; 10 am; flatpicking guitar, 11 am; the Honey Buckit Duo, noon; Banjo w/Chico Schwall, and a contradance, 1 pm; the Stump Jumpers, 3 pm; a dinner, 6 pm and Iris DeMent plays at 7:30 pm. $5 for children's concert, $14.50 for the dinner, $12.50-$28.50 for evening concert. All events at the Shedd.

Chris Chafe, Joan Benson, 8 pm, Rm. 198, Music, UO. $7, $4 stu., sr.

The Visible Men, Irving, Heavenly Oceans, 10 pm, John Henry's. $4.

Saturday Night Fever, 3 and 8 pm today and at 2 pm tomorrow, Silva, Hult. $22.50-$45.

Vince Welnick, T. Lavitz, 9:30 pm, Wild Duck. $15 adv., $17 dos.

Early evening music features Fiddlin' Sue and Uncle T., 6 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. FREE.

Elizabeth Cable, Laurie McCloskey, 2 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE.

Son Mela O', 9 pm, Luna. $8.

Jessica Plotkin, Suzanne Benorden, 9 pm, Café Paradiso. $5.

ON THE AIR "Arts Journal" continues. See Thursday, Jan. 23.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION Climbing wall session, 2 to 4 pm today, Feb. 8 and 15, Stu. Rec. Center, UO. $3 for session, $3 for equipment.

SCIENCE "Under the Sea" features marine biology and oceanography for youth, noon to 4 pm, The Science Factory. Free with admission to the Science Sleuths Exhibit.

SPIRITUAL "Intro to Tibetan Meditation," Tenzin Gurmey, 9 am Saturdays. 554-9696. FREE.

THEATER Ruthless continues. See Friday.

Fuddy Meers continues. See Friday.

The Book of Days continues. See Friday.

To Kill a Mockingbird continues. See Thursday, Jan. 30.

The Diary of Anne Frank continues. See Thursday, Jan. 30.

Equus continues. See Friday.

 

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2
Sunrise 7:29 am; Sunset 5:25 pm
Av High 49; Av Low 34

ARTS/VISUAL "Cheap Art," 1 to 3 pm, Jawbreaker Gallery, 4th Ave. and Monroe St. A beginning guitar workshop follows. don.

"Silkscreening" continues. See Saturday.

FESTIVAL Oregon Peace Festival III continues. See Saturday.

PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS, ALADDIN THEATRE, PORTLAND. SEE FEB. 4 ON THE ROAD.

FILM The Family Fun Film Festival presents the Cascade Chorus, 1:30 pm and films of Chaplin, Keaton, and Laurel and Hardy, 2 pm, McDonald Theatre. $5 adv., $6 dos. $1 discount with costume.

GATHERINGS 15th Annual Eugene Record Convention, 10 am to 5 pm, Eugene Hilton. $2, kids are free.

Falun Gong exercise, 9 am Sundays, Gold's Gym, Spfd. www.falundafaoregon.orgFREE.

"Strategies to prevent demolition and redevelopment in Moss/Villard/Columbia neighborhood," 7 pm Sundays, 13th and Alder Starbucks. FREE.

"Women of Spirit" monthly gathering, 4 pm, EWEB Community Rm. 343-5252. FREE.

Lesbian Connection group meeting, 11 am, L&L Market. FREE.

Scholastic book fair continues. See Friday.

Eugene Boat and Sportsman Show continues. See Friday.

LECTURE "The Jews in Muslim Spain," Judith Baskin, 7 pm, Temple Beth Israel. $5.

LITERARY ARTS A poetry reading by authors of Lane Literary Guild's "Poetry II" workshop celebrates their new chapbook, 4 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE.

MUSIC The David Holland Quintet, 7:30 pm, the Shedd concert hall. $12.50-$32.50.

Saturday Night Fever continues. See Saturday.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARS rides 45 miles to Sunrise Café via Dillard Rd. Meet at 10 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE.

SCIENCE "Under the Sea" continues. See Saturday.

THEATRE Readin' in the Rain features Playback Theatre performs on the theme, "A Community Addressing Hate,"7 pm, Tsunami Books. $6-$12 sugg. don.

The Book of Days continues. See Friday.

VIDEO Ramana Maharishi: Abide as the Self, 11 am, Center for Sacred Sciences. 345-0102. Potluck brunch follows. FREE.

 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Sunrise 7:28 am; Sunset 5:26 pm
Av High 49; Av Low 34

ARTS/VISUAL "Funding for Artists, Researching and Writing Grant Proposals, and Getting Your Art in a Gallery or Museum," David Joyce, 6:30 pm, Maude Kerns Art Center. FREE.

GATHERINGS French conversation, 4 to 6 pm Mondays. For location and information call 937-2304. $5.

HIV counseling/testing, 4 to 7 pm Mondays, HIV Alliance, 1966 Garden Ave. don.

Women's drop-in support group for survivors of sexual abuse, 7 pm Mondays, Sexual Assault Support Services. 484-9791. FREE.

Free hot meals from FOOD for Lane County continue. See Friday.

KIDSTUFF Drop-in time for families features toys for kids and relaxation for parents with books and computers, 2 to 4 pm Mondays, Patterson Family Resource Center, Patterson Elementary School. FREE.

LECTURE "The Evolution of Business Aviation," Bert Zimmerly, 2 pm, Rm. 216, Allen Hall, UO. FREE.

LITERARY ARTS Ellen Bass, 7 pm, Browsing Rm., Knight Library, UO. FREE.

ON THE AIR "The Love and Wisdom of Supreme Master Ching Hai," 3:30 pm, CTV-29 & 22.

"InForm Radio," 6:30 pm, KWVA 88.1 FM.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION Nearby Nature Action Walk, 3 to 5 pm, Park Host Residence, Alton Baker Park. FREE.

Ski and snowboard tuning clinic, 5 pm, Outdoor Program Barn, 18th Ave. and Alder St. $5.

PRESENTATION "Your Experiment in Better Living" information sessions, 7 pm Mondays, Fellowship Hall, 1630 N. 12th St., Spfd. For information, call 746-5568. FREE.

SPIRITUAL A faith-based job club meeting, 8 am Mondays, St. Jude Catholic Church. FREE.

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Sunrise 7:27 am; Sunset 5:27 pm
Av High 49; Av Low 34

FILM A Taxing Woman, International Film Series, 7:30 pm, Rm. 122, Pacific, UO. FREE.

GATHERINGS Video meetings with GangaJi, 7:30 pm Tuesdays, Conference Rm., Fifth St. Public Market. Meditation at 7 pm. FREE.

Beginning Norwegian conversation, 5 pm, advanced at 6:30 pm, 1836 Alder St. FREE.

Free hot meals from FOOD for Lane County continue. See Friday.

KIDSTUFF Tuesday Toddlertime features stories and activities for toddlers, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE.

LITERARY ARTS

"Chick-Lits" reading group reads The Other Boleyn Girl, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE.

MUSIC James McMurtry, Dan Jones and the Squids, 8:30 pm, WOW Hall. $8 adv., $10 dos.

Bob Log III, Coach Whips, Hydro Guru, 9 pm, John Henry's. $7 adv., $8 dos.

ON THE AIR "Alternative Radio" features "Politics & the Art of Deception," Molly Ivins, 6:30 pm, KLCC 89.7.

"Arts Encore" features a local art replay, 6 pm, CTV 29 & 22. Re-airs 9 pm Feb. 6.

SPIRITUAL Chant for World Peace, 8 pm Tuesdays, Eugene Yoga Center, 1244 Lawrence. 913-7228. don.

"Zaren and Dharma" talk, 7:30 pm, Eugene Zendo, 2190 Garfield St. FREE.

PRESENTATION "Microclimates," North American Rock Garden Society meeting slide show lecture, Ernie and Marietta O'Byrne, 7 pm, Eugene Garden Club. FREE.

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Sunrise 7:26 am; Sunset 5:29 pm
Av High 49; Av Low 34

DISCUSSION "Renewable Energy Resources," Greg Bothun, Steve Musser, Jim Maloney and others, 7:30 pm, Dyment Hall, Walton, UO. FREE.

FILM PickAxe Undux, 7:30 pm, Rm. 100, Willamette, UO. FREE.

GATHERINGS "Windows on Waldorf" features classroom tours for adults, 8:30 to 10:30 am, Eugene Waldorf School. FREE.

Caring for the Caregiver support group, Wednesday afternoons. For information, call 687-6234.

Free hot meals from FOOD for Lane County continue. See Friday.

KIDSTUFF Pre-school storytime, 10 am, Springfield Library. FREE.

LECTURE "The Development of General Aviation: A Historical Perspective," Harvey Birdseye, 2 pm, Rm. 216, Allen, UO. FREE.

"The Dilemma of Modern Islam," Milton Viorst, 7:30 pm, Gerlinger lounge, UO. FREE.

MUSIC Michael Franti and Spearhead, Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Tre, 8 pm, McDonald Theatre. $18 adv,. $20 dos.

Jacob Arnold, Stephen and the Joey's, Pellet Gun, 9 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $3.

UO Ensemble concert, 8 pm, Beall Hall, UO. $5, $3 stu., sr.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION Kayak pool sessions, Wednesday evenings, tonight and Feb. 12 and 19, UO pool. $5, $3 kayak rental. 346-4365.

PRESENTATIONS "Reading for Health," Liz Dickey, 7 pm. For location and to register, call 465-1155. $10.

"Introduction to Nonviolent Communication," 7 pm, 420 Crest Dr. 913-0649. FREE.

"Ten Years of Environmental Building Supplies" EcoBuilding Guild opening season presentation, Markus Stoffel, 7 pm, McNail-Riley House. FREE.

SPIRITUAL "Intro to Tibetan Meditation," Tenzin Gurmey, 6:30 pm Wednesdays. 554-9696. FREE.

THEATER Nora, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and the gala opening performance Feb. 7, as well as Feb. 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 and March 1, and at 2 pm Feb. 16 and Feb. 23, Lord Leebrick Theatre. $5 for preview performances tonight and Feb. 6. $25 for gala performance Feb. 7, including post show party. $14 adv., $12 dos., $8 stu. for Thursday shows, $18 adv., $16 dos. Fridays and Saturdays, and $14 adv., $12 dos, $10 sr. for Sunday performances.

 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Sunrise 7:24 am; Sunset 5:30 pm
Av High 49; Av Low 34

COMEDY The Comedy Workout, 8 pm, Actors Cabaret. $7.

CONFERENCE "Transnationalism, Ethnicity and the Public Sphere" conference, Alumni Lounge, Gerlinger, UO. For information, call 346-1521. FREE.

DISCUSSION Philosophy discussion group meetings continue. SeeThursday, Jan. 30.

FILM Local Hero, Sociology Film Series, 7 pm, Rm. 180, PLC, UO. FREE.

GATHERING HIV counseling and testing continues. See Thursday, Jan. 30.

KIDSTUFF "Kids in the Kitchen" continue. See Thursday, Jan. 30.

LECTURE "Old Time Radio Revisited," Bob and Meredith Loudon, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Sr. Adult Activity Ctr., Spfd. FREE.

LITERARY ARTS Mid-Valley Willamette Writers presents "Editing International: The Lazarus Effect: Raising Manuscripts from the Dead," Carol Craig, Candy Davis, Elizabeth Lyon and Ratina Wollner, 6:30 pm, Baker Downtown Center. $5.

Fire's Edge discussion, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE.

Cal Emmons, 7 pm, Browsing Rm., Knight Library, UO. FREE.

MUSIC Bob Marley Celebrationfeatures Reggae Angels and Tympanic, 8:30 pm, WOW Hall. $10 adv., $12 dos.

Deke Dickerson, 9 pm, Sam Bond's. $5.

Poetry in Song UO vocal concert, 7:30 pm, Beall Hall, UO. FREE.

ON THE AIR "New Dimensions" features "Activism of Heart and Soul: A Dialogue with Alice Walker Part I," 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM.

"Arts Journal" features a SHOcase performance, 6 pm, CTV-29 & 22. Re-airs 9 pm, Feb. 8.

"Arts Encore" continues. See Tuesday.

PRESENTATION "The Failure of Free Trade: Challenging US Trade Policy Throughout the Hemisphere," 7 pm, Fir Room, EMU, UO. 485-8633. FREE.

SPIRITUAL "Re-Envisioning the World" continues. See Thursday, Jan. 30.

THEATER Excerpts from North Eugene High Schools Les Miserables, 12:15 pm, Hult lobby. FREE.

Nora continues. See Wednesday.

The Book of Days continues. See Friday.

To Kill a Mockingbird continues. See Thursday, Jan. 30.

The Diary of Anne Frank continues. See Thursday, Jan. 30.

 

ON THE ROAD
Note- Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event.

JAN. 30 Paris to Portland, impressionist and post-impressionist masters in Portland Collections, Portland Art Museum, through March 23. $10-$12, $9 stu., sr., $6 youth.

JAN. 31 The Trail: Lewis and Clarke Expedition 1803-1806 film showing, 1:30 pm, and The Biblical Treasures of Turkey, 7:30 pm, Newport Performing Arts Center. $10 adv., $12 dos.

Homeland In-Security, 8 pm tonight and Feb. 1, 7, 8, 14 and 15, NW Neighborhood Cultural Center, Portland. $16-$18 adv., $20dos.

Open jam, Fridays, 7 pm, Guthrie Park Community Center, Dallas. FREE.

FEB. 1 Annual Bluegrass Gospel Benefit for OBA and Oregon Food Share features music by Carl Minor, Bill and Jake Joliff, the Sawtooth Mountain Boys and others, 7:30 pm, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg. $12.

FEB. 4 The Ancient Art of Genital Origami, "Puppetry of the Penis," 8 pm tonight, tomorrow, Feb. 6 and 9, and at 7 and 9:30 pm Feb. 7 and 8, Aladdin Theater, Portland. $35-$39.

James Tate, Portland "Poetry Downtown" series, 7:30 pm, Wieden Kennedy Atrium, Portland. $18.

"Bluesday" acoustic jam, 6 pm Tuesdays, Musicafe, Albany. FREE.

FEB. 5 An opening for Glass Art, glass work by William Todd McClure, Lynn Read and Jude Filppi, 5 pm, Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, Salem. FREE.

Old time jam, Wednesdays, 6 pm, Star Grange, Jefferson. FREE.

 

CORVALLIS EVENTS

Note- Continuation dates for Corvallis events are listed under the first day of the event.

JAN. 30 Selected prints from the OSU Dept. of Art fine art collection show through Feb. 5, Fairbanks Gallery, OSU. FREE.

"Sexual Selections: What We Can and Can't Learn about Sex from Animals," Marlene Zuk, 4 pm, Rm. 206, MU, OSU. FREE.

Portland St. University Chamber Orchestra, noon, MU lounge, OSU. FREE.

OSU Women's Basketball vs. Arizona, 7 pm, Gill Coliseum. $4-$8.

Natural features inventory open house, 4 pm, downtown fire station. FREE.

JAN. 31 Dance West features modern, Afro/jazz and tap performances, 8 pm tonight and tomorrow, Majestic Theatre. $12, $10 sr., $6 stu.

Senior Center dance, 7 pm, Corvallis Sr. Center. FREE.

Salsa night, 10 pm, Westlake Restaurant. FREE.

FEB. 1 Spanish Language Storytime, 11 am, Corvallis Benton-County Public Library.

Dapp Theory features Andy Milne, 9:30 pm, Squirrel's Tavern. $5.

FEB. 3 Open mic, 7:30 pm, Old World Deli. FREE.

Children's international dance, 4:30 pm, Corvallis Sr. Center. FREE.

FEB. 4 Bedtime storytime, 7 pm, Philomath library. FREE.

"Tuesday Tales," 3:30 pm, Corvallis Library. FREE.

Old-time acoustic jam, 7 pm, 221 NW 31st St. For information, call 752-8382. FREE.

FEB. 5 Pride and Prejudice, Santiam Christian High School Players, 7 pm tonight through Feb. 8, Majestic Theatre. $7, $5 stu., sr.

Cholesterol screening, 6:30 am, Corvallis Sr. Center. $15.

Belly Dancing, 8 pm, Old World Deli. FREE.

FEB. 6 OSU Men's Basketball vs. California, 7:05 pm, Gill Coliseum. $10-$17.

 

ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES

Instrumental and piano student auditions for the Brevard Music Center summer music festival and training program in the Blue Ridge Mountains, 1 to 4 pm Feb. 1. To schedule audition, call (828) 862-2140.

Comedysportz open auditions for comedians are 7 pm Feb. 26, ComedySportz, 1030 Oak St. 517-9996.

Volunteers needed for the Citizen Review Board, a local board reviewing case plans of abused and neglected children. Informational sessions Feb. 5 and 6. Call 686-7853.

The Women's Choral Society is accepting new members through February. Call 344-6743.

Performance dancers are needed by Feb. 15 for a "Dancers Showcase" Feb. 27 in Cottage Grove. Call 767-1042.

Auditions for Thriving Theatre!, a new theater company in Corvallis, are 7-10 pm Feb. 18 and 19, Platinum, 126 SW 4th St., Corvallis. For information, Email thriving_theatre@yahoo.com

Artists wanted to sell work or perform at the Feb. 23 "Starving Artists" convention at Foolscap Books. Call 484-7365.

Wymprov seeks couples to participate in their "How We First Met," Valentine's Day show, Feb. 14 and 15, Very Little Theatre. Call 954-4321.

Art submissions to publicize the Public Interest Environmental Law Conference are due Feb. 1. Call 968-2649.

 

 DANCE LISTINGS

Th: Argentine Tango—8, Studio B, 189 W. 8th Ave. No Phone.
Scottish—7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx St. No Phone.
Salsa, Int.—8, Rumba Room, 100 E. Broadway. 484-1747.
Margo's Modern—7:45, Eugene School of Ballet, 855 W. 1st Ave. 686-6214.
Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 485-4669.

Fr: Ballroom—7:30, Rm. 220, Gerlinger, UO. 346-6025.
Ballet—5:30 pm, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 485-4669.
Mind-Ful-Body—8:30 am, Eugene School of Ballet, 855 W. 1st Ave. 341-6448.
Barefoot Boogie—7, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 461-5680.
Dance/Yoga—8:45 am, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx St. 684-9701.
Salsa—10, Rumba Room, 100 E. Broadway. 484-1747.

Sa: Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 485-4669.
West African, Beg., Int.—11:30 am, WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave. 687-2746.
West Coast Swing—7, Rock 'n Rodeo. 687-9464.
Hip Hop—10 am, 189 W. 8th Ave. 868-2082.
Dances of Universal Peace—8, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx St.

Su: Contact Improvisation—10 am, Rm. 352, Gerlinger Annex, UO. 517-1897.
Swing, Beg.—7, 189 W. 8th Ave. 342-1196.
International Folk—7:15, In-Shape Fitness, 2681 Willamette St.

Mo: African—5:30, 189 W. 8th Ave. 868-2082.
Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 485-4669.
Mind-Ful-Body—8:30 am, Eugene School of Ballet, 855 W. 1st Ave. 341-6448.
West African, Beg.—7:30 pm, WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave. 687-2746.
West Coast Swing—7, Agate Hall, 18th Ave. and Agate St. 687-9464
.Bellydance—7, Foolscap Bookstore, 780 Blair Blvd. 686-2778.
Margo's Modern, Beg.—8:45 am, Eugene School of Ballet, 855 W. 1st Ave.

Tu: Salsa, Beg.—7, Rumba Room, 100 E. Broadway. 484-1747.
West Coast Swing, Beg.—6:30, Int.—7:30, Rock 'n Rodeo. 687-9464.
Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 485-4669.
Margo's Modern, Int.—7:30, Eugene School of Ballet, 855 W. 1st Ave. 686-6214.
Salsa—9, In-Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette St. 345-9024.
International Folk—7:30, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. 461-9328.

We: Rainbow Wranglers Square Dance—7:30, Emerald Square Dance Center, Spfd. 689-2845.
Mind-Ful-Body—8:30 am, Eugene School of Ballet, 855 W. 1st Ave. 341-6448.
Contact Improvisation—5:30, Agate Hall, 18th Ave. and Agate St. 517-1897.
African—5:30, 189 W. 8th Ave. 868-2082.
Margo's Modern, Beg.—8:45 am, Eugene School of Ballet, 855 W. 1st Ave. 686-6214.
Salsa—7; Senor Frogs, 444 E. 3rd Ave. 342-3021.
Salsa, Beg.—7, Rumba Room, 100 E. Broadway. 484-1747
.Middle Eastern—7:30, Ballet Fantastique, 60 E. 10th Ave. 461-2086.
Israeli—8, Temple Beth Israel, 2550 Portland St. 343-8920.

 

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