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THURSDAY,
APRIL 24 ARTS/VISUAL "Expressions of our Lives: An Introduction to Self-Exploration Through Art", 6:30 pm Thursdays through May 1. 736-4444. $9. "Body, Space and Cinema," Scott Snibble, 7 pm, 240 McKenzie, UO. FREE. COMEDY The Comedy Workout Comedy All-Stars features the runners-up of the 2001-2003 Laugh Offs, 8 pm, Actors Cabaret. $7. DISCUSSION "Mary Baker Eddy" spirituality and healing discussion with David Stevens, 7 pm, Borders Books. FREE. FILM Frontiers of Dreams and Fears, Eugene Middle East Peace Group Film Festival, 7 pm, 100 Willamette, UO. $5-$15 ss. GATHERINGS "Community Safety: At What Price?" panel discussion of life, civil liberty and public safety since Sept. 11, 2001, 7 pm, EWEB training center. FREE. HIV counseling and testing, 9 to 11:15 am Thursdays, 135 E. 6th Ave. $15. KIDSTUFF Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library, pre-school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel branch library. FREE. "Creative Movement," 10 am Thursdays through May 8, Memorial Bldg. gym, Spfd. 736-4544. $7.50. LECTURES "Trails and Tips for Hiking Western Oregon," Jeannie Wallberg, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Spfd. FREE. "The Way of Sages and Saints," Veena Howard, 7 pm, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. don. "The Last Frontier? Protection of Privacy," Karen Dobson, 7 pm, Harris Hall, 8th Ave. and Oak St. 342-8461. FREE. "Feeling Good in Your Body Again," Carolyn Higgins, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., Spfd. $12. LITERARY ARTS Esther Acosta performs as part of the Multicultural Storytelling Festival, 6:30 pm, River Road/El Camino Rio Elementary School. FREE. Gary Michael Linz reads, and the Reflective Readers Book Group discusses The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. David Bradley reads, 8 pm, Knight Library, UO. FREE. Spirituality Book Group discussion, 7 pm, Border's Books. FREE. MUSIC Footloose, Sheldon High School spring musical, 7:30 pm tonight, tomorrow and April 26 and May 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 and at 2 pm May 4, Sheldon High auditorium. $8. Soromundi Lesbian Chorus of Eugene, 12:15 pm, Hult lobby. FREE.
ON THE AIR "New Dimensions" features "Psyche & Soul: Walking the Transformational Path," Jacquelyn Small, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. "Arts Journal" features Artwalk interviews at New Zone, Kent's Place, Karin Clarke and Vivace galleries, 6 pm, CTV 29 & 22. Re-airs 9 pm April 26. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Trail restoration with OSPIRG, 9 am to 2 pm, greenhouse next to Building 16. For information, call 463-5166. Tools provided. FREE. PRESENTATIONS "Oregon's Most Beautiful Trips and Trails," William Sullivan, 7 pm, REI. FREE. "Self-Massage," 1:30 pm, PeaceHealth. $10. SPIRITUAL Eugene peace circle, noon Thursdays, Suite 306, 474 Willamette St. 684-3850. FREE. THEATER Alma de Cuba, 8 pm. For information, call 346-4013. FREE. Romeo and Juliet, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and April 26, and at 2 pm April 27, Lord Leebrick Theatre. $12-$18, $8 for stu. on Thursdays, $10 for sr. on Sunday matinees. Oklahoma!, 8 pm today and tomorrow, Cottage Theatre, Cottage Grove. $14, $10 stu., sr. adv., $15 dos. VIGIL Prayer for Peace circles, noon Monday through Friday, Unity of the Valley. FREE. Candlelight peace vigils, 5 pm until the end of the war, Federal Building. FREE.
FRIDAY,
APRIL 25 ARTS/VISUAL An artist talk with nine artists from the Masters of Fine Arts Exhibition, 1:30 pm, Jacobs Gallery, Hult. FREE. "Motion Painting," Scott Snibble, 10 am, 283 Lawrence, UO. FREE. FILM El Mariachi, 7 pm, International Lounge, EMU, UO. FREE.
GATHERINGS Christian video show Jesus Jam TV celebration features videos and prizes, 7 pm, Neighborhood Assembly of God Church. FREE. Rummage sale, 8 am to 3:30 pm today and tomorrow, American Legion Hall, Main St. and River Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE. KIDSTUFF Playgroup for moms and newborns to two year olds, 10 am, Bambini. FREE. Pre-school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel Library. FREE. "The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top!" features hands-on science exploring volcanoes for ages 6-10, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, The Science Factory. Pre-register at 682-7888. $9. LECTURES "Finding Certainty in Uncertain Times," Dave Stevens, 7 pm, First Christian Church. FREE. "Little Known Tales of Oregon History," Lucile McKenzie, 10 am, Baker Downtown Center, 975 High St. FREE. MUSIC Marin Alsop and the British Isles Eugene Symphony performance, 8 pm, Silva, Hult. $14-$30. The Detonators 20 year reunion show, The Bastard Saints, 10 pm, John Henry's. $5. Dolorean, 8 pm, Agate Hall, 18th and Agate St. $6. The Campbell Brothers, Sacred Steel, 7:30 pm, The Shedd. $10.50-$24.50. Tlen-Huicani World Music Series concert, 8 pm, Beall, UO. $10, $8 stu., sr. Philippe Bertaud, 9 pm, Café Paradiso. $8, $6 stu. Leo Kottke, 8 pm, McDonald Theatre. $25-$30. Footloose continues. See Thursday, April 24. ON THE AIR "Jefferson Exchange" features "Defining Terrorism: Why is Violence the Predominant Response to Acts of Terror?" Beau Grosscup, 9 am and 9 pm, KRVM 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION "Open Farm Day," 11 am to 4 pm, Ruby and Amber's Organic Farm. FREE. Volunteer gardening party, 9 am to 4 pm, HOPE Farm, 31139 Lane's Turn Rd., north of Coburg. 343-HOPE. FREE. "Welcome Back Swifts" event features a great natural swirling of birds, sunset, Agate Hall, 18th Ave. and Agate St. FREE. PERFORMANCE Peripheral Produce and XBXRX Instant Gallery multimedia performance features music and experimental film, 7:30 pm, My House, 1136 W. 5th St. $4 sug. don. SPIRITUALITY "Tranquility Zone" current event sharing and learning for spiritual growth meetings, 6 pm, Baha'i Center. FREE. THEATER La Cage Aux Folles, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 2 and 3, Actors Cabaret. $10-$15 F-S, $29.95 dinner/show combo. F-S, $12 Su. The House of Yes, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 2 and 3, Actors Cabaret Annex. $5 for Thursday performances, $12 for F-SA. The Misanthrope, 8 pm today and tomorrow, Robinson Theatre, Villard, UO. $12, $9 sr., staff., $5 UO stu. Romeo and Juliet continues. See Thursday, April 24. Oklahoma! continues. See Thursday, April 24. VIGILS Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, April 24. Moms (parents) for Peace vigil, 4 pm Thursdays until the end of the war, Federal Building. FREE. Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, April 24.
SATURDAY,
APRIL 26 ARTS/VISUAL "Making Recycled Art," MECCA, noon to 2 pm, Materials Exchange, 1235 Railroad Blvd. $5-$10 don. BENEFITS Earth Day "Buffalo Benefit" features proceeds of Dollar Day sale going to the Buffalo Field Campaign, 10 am to 6 pm, Buffalo Exchange. FREE. India Partners benefit banquet features speech by G. Parishudha Babu, 6:30 pm, Valley River Inn. For information, call 683-0696. Spring Fling 2003 Birth to Three benefit features an auction, dinner and music with the Don Latarski Trio, 6 pm, Eugene Hilton. $35. Benefit for adults with developmental disabilities features information, a raffle, and music by Big Balou and the Goods, Tympanic and the Courtesy Clerks, 7:30 pm, WOW Hall. $6-$10 ss. Springfield Lions 21st annual bark sale, 9 am to 5 pm, Corky Gourley's State Farm Office. 747-4246. FREE. Lane County WalkAmerica March of Dimes benefit features a 10k walk, a 3k family walk, 9 am, Alton Baker Park. For information, call 686-2170. Cooking presentations benefit charitable projects in India through Mata Amritananda Mayi, 4 to 6 pm today and from 7 to 9 pm tomorrow. For information, call 689-0634. 24th annual Friends of the Library book sale, 10 am to 8 pm today and from 10 am to 4 pm tomorrow, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. FREE. COMEDY Suzanne Westenhoefer, 8 pm, Soreng, Hult. $25. GATHERINGS Saturday Market features more than 150 local artisans, international food court and live music, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays, Park Blocks. Luna Lacey plays at 10 am; Creslane Elementary School Choir at 11; Cool Drink of Water plays at noon; Joel Cage at 1 pm; David Bowers at 2 and Fiddlin' Big Sue Band plays at 3 pm. FREE. Exotic bird fair, 10 am to 6 pm today and from 10 am to 4 pm tomorrow, Elks Lodge, Spfd. 689-5020. $3. "Circles of Strength" self-defense reunion honors Sexual Assault Awareness month, 1 to 6 pm, Hilyard Community Ctr. $5-$50 ss. "Conversation Café" meeting, 4 pm Saturdays, Lingo's Books & Coffeehouse, 741 Lincoln St. www.conversationcafe.orgFREE. Farmers Market features produce, plants and flowers from more than 40 local growers, across from the Park Blocks, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays. FREE. Open house, 11 am, Eugene Waldorf School. FREE. "The Stories of Our Past" UO annual lu'au features Hawaiian food, dancing and music, 4:30 to 11 pm, McArthur Court, UO. 346-4363. $20, $15 stu. "Identification Day" features experts sharing their knowledge to identify mysterious objects, noon to 4 pm, UO Museum of Natural History. FREE. Lesbian social group, 5 pm, McMenamins North Bank. FREE. Patterson Preschool rummage sale, 9 am to 3 pm and from 11 am to 3 pm tomorrow, 1510 W. 15th Ave. FREE. Rummage sale continues. See Friday.
KIDSTUFF Children's storytime, 11 am, Borders Books. FREE. "Recycled Art" features the paper collages, noon to 4 pm today and tomorrow, The Science Factory. Free with admission to the Science Sleuths Exhibit. Saturday storytime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. B.E.A.R. faire features activity tables, prizes, music and storytellers, 1 to 3 pm, Springfield City Hall lobby. FREE. Borko's Magical Moombah features "Broken Robot" with music by the Paul Safar Trio, 10 am, The Shedd. $5, $2.50 for adults. LECTURE "IP Security and VPNs with FreeS/WAN," 1 pm, Eugene Free Network. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Glitterary Festival features storytelling, chats with authors, workshops, bookmaking demonstrations, childrens' activities and more, 10 am to 3 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. 13th annual Multicultural Storytelling Festival features storytelling by Esther Acosta, Cathy Spagnoli and Sivam, Gerald Fierst and others, 7:30 pm, The Very Little Theatre. $8, $20 for family of four. Poetry Immersion Celebration features poetry readings by Nancy Harper, Alice Evans, Joan Dobbie and others, music by Evan Belize, 5 to 7 pm, Tsunami Books. Open mic follows readings. FREE. MUSIC Linda Danielson and Friends, 2 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE. Flower Songs, Eugene Vocal Arts Ensemble, 8 pm, Central Lutheran Church. $10-$15. Mood Area 52 CD release party, 9:30 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $4. The Vipers w/Deb Cleveland, 9 pm, Quacker's. FREE. Emerald Chambers Players, 2 pm, the Atrium. FREE. Footloose continues. See Thursday, April 24. ON THE AIR "Arts Journal" continues. See Thursday, April 24. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians hike 8.5 miles, Brice Creek, and bike 38 miles, Willamette Valley Loop. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sug. don. GEARS rides 80 miles to Crawfordsville. Meet at 9 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. Early bird walk, 8 am, and a medicinal herbs walk, 10 am, Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. $3 sug. don. Nearby Nature "Folklore of Wildflowers" walk, 10 am, and spring restoration celebration, 1 to 4 pm, Alton Baker Park. $3 sug. don for walk, celebration is free. PRESENTATIONS "Zine Making" with Olivia Pepper features cut-n-paste and digital zine layout, design principles, photocopy tips, book binding and other zine techniques, as well as a vegetarian dinner, noon to 6 pm, My House, 1136 W. 5th ST. Pre-register at 344-4066. $12 includes photocopy costs, some materials and dinner. "Stories Between Us" writing for families event with Nan Phifer provides families with a draft of their own tale, 10:30 am, Downtown Library. Pre-register at 682-5450. FREE. SPIRITUAL Tibetan Buddhist meditation, Tenzin Gurmey, 9 am Saturdays and 6:30 pm Wednesdays. 554-9696. $2-$5 ss. Contemplative prayer sit, 9 am to noon Saturdays, Unity of the Valley. 345-9913. FREE. THEATER Eugene Playback Theatre w/Rob Tobias and Friends, 8 pm, Café Paradiso. $6-$10 ss. La Cage Aux Folles continues. See Friday. The Misanthrope continues. See Thursday, April 24. Romeo and Juliet continues. See Thursday, April 24. The House of Yes continues. See Thursday, April 24. VIGIL Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, April 24.
SUNDAY,
APRIL 27 BENEFITS Friendship Foundation benefit features wine tasting, 4 to 6 pm, Broadway Market. $25 don. Cooking presentations continue. See Saturday. 24th annual book sale continues. See Saturday. FILM The Cockettes, Subversive Pillow Theatre, 7:30 pm, Growers Market. FREE. GATHERINGS "Strategies to prevent demolition and redevelopment in Moss/Villard/Columbia neighborhood," 7 pm Sundays, 13th and Alder Starbucks. FREE. 9th annual open house features live birds, family activities, prizes, music and more, noon to 6 pm, Cascades Raptor Center, 32275 Fox Hollow Rd. FREE. Korea Night features an experience in Korean culture and cuisine and music, 5:30 to 9 pm, EMU ballroom, UO. For information, see www.meetkorea.orgHOPE (Holistic Organic Permaculture Education) open house features farm tour, seed swap, potluck, music and dancing, 3 to 10 pm, HOPE Farm, 31139 Lane's Turn Rd., north of Coburg. 343-HOPE. FREE. Comic Books and Collectibles Convention, 10 am to 5 pm, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. $4, $3 with eye glass donation. Piccadilly flea market, 10 am, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. $1.50. Lesbian Connection group meeting, 11 am, L&L Market. FREE. KIDSTUFF KidFest 2003 features kid-focused open-mic entertainment, as well as guests Scotty Perey and Walker T. Ryan, noon to 3 pm, Patterson Preschool. don. "Recycled Art" continues. See Saturday. LECTURE "What the Heck is a Chakra Anyway?" Yoga By Design, Glen Tippin, Verna Reidy, 3:30 pm, EWEB Community Rm. FREE. MUSIC American Symphonia American Voices chamber concert, 7:30 pm, The Shedd. $10-$24. Jessica Parsons-Taylor and David Chase, 4 pm, First United Methodist Church. don. Fred Kronacher, 4 pm, Good Samaritan Episcopal Church. don. MC Paul Barman, 9 pm, WOW Hall. $8 adv., $10 dos. UO Ensemble concert, 3 pm, Beall Hall, UO. $5, $3 stu., sr. OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARS rides 40 miles on "Reverse 4 Hills." Meet at 9 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. Wildflower walks, 11 am, and garden tours, 1 pm Sundays, Wilkins Shelter, Hendricks Park. 682-5324. FREE. Cascadia Wildland hike and campout to the Two Bee timber sale, 10 am, Growers Market. Bring water, boots, raingear and lunch. 434-1463. FREE. SPIRITUAL Meditation with Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, 10:30 am Sundays, DBF Center, 3333 Storey Blvd. FREE. Mahayana great compassion teaching and practice with Lama Sonam Dargye, 9 am to 4 pm, KDC, 917 E. 43rd Ave. $25. Falun Gong exercise, 9 am Sundays, Gold's Gym, Spfd. www.falundafaoregon.orgFREE. THEATER Romeo and Juliet continues. See Thursday, April 24. VIGIL Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, April 24.
MONDAY,
APRIL 28 ARTS/VISUAL Life drawing sessions, 7:30 pm Mondays, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 345-4132. $7. BINGO Bingo with Jeff features prizes and nonsense, 9 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. FREE. GATHERINGS HIV counseling/testing, 4 to 7 pm Mondays, HIV Alliance, 1966 Garden Ave. don. "Finding Common Ground" progressive coalition meeting, 7 pm, McNail-Riley House. 343-5628. FREE. Gentle yoga for people with multiple sclerosis, 10:45 am to 12:45 pm Mondays, Hilyard Community Center. $5. Women's drop-in support group for survivors of sexual abuse, 7 pm Mondays, Sexual Assault Support Services. 484-9791. FREE. 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. LECTURES "War and Labor: Some Lessons from the 20th Century," David Montgomery, 7 pm, 100 Willamette, UO. FREE. "What the Floodplain Stratigraphy of the Southwestern Willamette tells us," Karin Baitis, 7:30 pm, 115 Science, LCC main campus. FREE. "Introduction to Aromatherapy," Sarah Hasler, 7 pm, Living Earth Herb Store. FREE. "An Integrative Approach for a Naturally Healthy Life," 7 pm, McDonald Theatre. $5. "Denying the Holocaust: Perspectives From a British Courtroom," Deborah Lipstadt," 8 pm, Ballroom, EMU, UO. $5, free to UO stu. THEATER "Get Down With Your Sweet Self" personal theater for women, 7:15 pm Mondays, Friends Meeting Hall. 686-8119. www.boldnessinstitute.org$9. VIGILS Brethren and Mennonites vigil, 4:30 pm, Federal Building. FREE. Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, April 24. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, April 24.
TUESDAY,
APRIL 29 ARTS/VISUAL "Junk Art Salon" with MECCA for ages 2-6 and parents, 10 am, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Register at 302-1810. $6. FILM The Son's Room, 7:30 pm, 115 Pacific, UO. FREE. FORUM "Interfaith Forum on Genetics and Stem Cell Research," 7 pm, First Christian Church. don. GATHERING Norwegian conversation, 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Sons of Norway. For information, call 484-7349. KIDSTUFF Tuesday Toddlertime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Toddler storytime, 10:15 and 11 am, Downtown Library. FREE. MUSIC Slightly Stoopid, Pepper, State Radio, AlterEGO, 8 pm, Wild Duck. $10 adv., $12 dos. ON THE AIR "Alternative Radio" features "Iraq," 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. FREE. PRESENTATION "Oregon's Most Beautiful Trips and Trails," William Sullivan, 7 pm, Knight Library, UO. FREE. SPIRITUAL "Wings of Words" multi-faith devotional, 6 pm, Springfield City Hall. FREE. Zen meditation, 7:15 pm, Eugene Zendo, 2190 Garfield St. 302-4576. FREE. VIGILS Peace vigil, 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Island Park and Main Streets, Spfd. 747-5886. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, April 24. Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, April 24.
WEDNESDAY,
APRIL 30 ARTS/VISUAL An opening for Springfield Public Schools senior show, 4 pm Emerald Art Center, Spfd. FREE. DANCE Lord of the Dance, 8 pm tonight and tomorrow, Silva, Hult. $22.50-$47.50. FILM The Steel Helmet, sociology film series, 7 pm, 180 PLC, UO. FREE. GATHERINGS Caring for the Caregiver support group, Wednesday afternoons. For information, call 687-6234. FREE. A groundbreaking for the new skate park features a demonstration by Tony Hawk and other skaters, 4 pm, 14th and G Streets, Spfd. FREE. KIDSTUFF "Science Matters!" features hands-on science event exploring inventors and inventions for ages 6-11, 10:30 am to 12 pm, The Science Factory. Pre-register at 682-7888. $8. Pre-school storytime, 10:15, Downtown Library. FREE. Wednesday evening storytime, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. Preschool storytime, 10 am, Springfield Library. FREE. LECTURE "Nonviolent Communication," Maya Balenz, 7 pm, PeaceHealth. $10. MUSIC Open rehearsal for the Oregon Chamber Players, 7:30 pm, All Saint's Episcopal Church. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARS rides a show 'n' go. Meet at 10 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. THEATER Ani Maamin, 7:30 pm, The Shedd. FREE. VIGILS Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, April 24. Candlelight peace vigils continue and a silent peace vigil begins at 4:30 pm, Federal Building. See Thursday, April 24.
THURSDAY,
MAY 1 ARTS/VISUAL "Expressions of our Lives: An Introduction to Self-Exploration Through Art" continues. See Thursday, April 24. BENEFIT A musical benefit for Justice Not War Coalition features Sunken Grade, Dan Dolinger, Tom Heinl, Ed Cole, Dan Jones and the Squids, 7 pm to midnight, Sam Bond's Garage. $5.
DANCE Lord of the Dance continues. See Wednesday. GATHERINGS Lonely pot sale, 10 am to 4 pm, EMU Craft Center. FREE. Bikes not Bombs bike ride, 4 pm, 13th Ave. and University St. FREE. HIV counseling and testing continues. See Thursday, April 24. KIDSTUFF Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library, pre-school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel branch library. FREE. The Wooden Horse of Troy, 5th grade performance, 7 pm, Eugene Waldorf School. FREE. "Creative Movement" continues. See Thursday, April 24. LECTURES "Human Rights in Cambodia," 3:30 pm, Knight Library, UO. FREE. "Why Don't Collaborative Plans Work?" Rich Margerum, 4 pm, and "The Social Planning, Infrastructure and Community Support Organizations," Marc Schlossberg, 4:45 pm, 206 Lawrence, UO. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Meg Lemke speaks, 6:30 pm, Baker Downtown Center. $5. Marla Runyan reads, 7 pm, UO Bookstore. FREE. MUSIC Los Mex Pistols Del Norte SHOcase performance, 12:15 pm, Hult lobby. FREE. Poetry in Song, UO voice majors and pianists, 7:30 pm, Beall Hall, UO. FREE. Emerald City Jazz Kings, 7:30 pm, The Shedd. $12.50-$22.50. "May Day Ballroom Blues" features music with Eagle Park Slim Band, Bourbon Renewal, Deb Cleveland and the Vipers, 8 pm, Vet's Ballroom. $5 adv., $7 dos. Footloose continues. See Thursday, April 24. ON THE AIR "New Dimensions" features "The Rise of Corporate Dominance: the Untold Story," Thom Hartmann, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. PRESENTATION "The Best of the Alps," 7pm, Jim Blanchard, REI. FREE. SPIRITUAL Eugene peace circle continues. See Thursday, April 24. VIGIL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, April 24.
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THE ROAD APRIL 24 Becoming a Nation, Americana From the Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Portland Museum of Art, through June 8. $10-$12, $9 stu., sr., $6 youth. Work by Peter Herley and David Miller, through June 3, the Axis and Wall Galleries, Florence. FREE. Echoes April, Bodyvox Dance Troupe, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and April 26, Newmark Theatre, Portland. $23.50-$38.50. Casey Neill, 7:30 pm, Visual Arts Center, Newport. $5 sug. don. APRIL 25 Sowelu "Plays in Process" reading series features Big Star Day tonight, and Curse of the Great Eleven tomorrow. All readings at 7 pm, Back Door Theater, Portland. $8. APRIL 26 16th Annual Oregon Agricultural Festival offers a fun look a agriculture for kids, 8 am to 5 pm today and from 10 am to 5 pm tomorrow, State Fairgrounds, Salem. $5, children 12 and under free. APRIL 28 An opening of work by Michael Backus, Frank Gosar, Jennifer Guske, Robert Kramer, Michael Plane, Nancy Pobanz and Steve Reinmuth, 6 pm, 2620 Dumbarton St., Washington DC. Exhibit shows April 26 and April 27 at HNTB Architecture. FREE. APRIL 29 "Guidelines for Dancing Contact Improvisation: Negotiating a Dance" audience-participation dance presentation, 6:45 pm, Body Moves Studio, Portland. FREE. MAY 1 An opening of work by Adam Grosowsky and KC Joyce, 5:30 pm, Augen Gallery, Portland. Exhibit runs through May 31. FREE.
CORVALLIS
EVENTS APRIL 24 Andrei Codrescu speaks at the Oregon Library Association conference. For information, call 737-7291. $15, $10 stu. Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE. APRIL 26 Corvallis Saturday Market features local crafts, food, children's activities and entertainment, 9 am to 1 pm Saturdays through Nov. 22, South Riverfront parking lot, 1st and Jackson Streets. FREE. "Around the World in a Day" multicultural event features performances and food from around the world, 1 to 5 pm, MU, OSU. FREE. APRIL 20 Corvallis Wednesday Farmers' Market features local produce, 8 am to 1 pm Wednesdays through Nov. 26, Benton Co. Fairgrounds. FREE. Acoustic blues Jam, 7:30 pm, Bombs Away Café. FREE. MAY 1 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE.
ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES Centro Latinoamericano seeks volunteers to help create and implement Latino walking/health program. Call 687-2667. Artists' submission deadline for the Womenspace Art Project juried art exhibition is May 15. For information, call 607-9511. Willamalane Park and Recreation District seeks vendors, exhibitors and volunteers for the Children's Celebration 2003. Call 736-4544.
DANCE LISTINGS Th: Bellydancing—8, Core Star. 302-8143. Fr: Ballroom—7:30, Rm. 220, Gerlinger,
UO. 346-6025. Sa: Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio.
485-4669.West Su: Argentine Tango, Beg.—6:30, Studio
B. 343-2162. Mo: Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio.
485-4669. Tu: Bellydancing—8, Core Star. 302-8143. We: Contact Improvisation—5:30, Agate
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Tony
Hawk skates in Springfield! Hawk's foundation, dedicated
to building skate parks in low-income
areas, contributed $25,000 for the construction of the new skatepark
at Willamalane Park. Joined by a handful of radical touring
skaters, Hawk travels to Springfield to break in this ultimate
skater's dream. See Wednesday Calendar.
Leo
Kottke makes it look so easy. In his first visit to Eugene in
two years, Kottke bring his self-styled acoustic-guitar virtuosity
to the McDonald Theatre. Classical precision, pop attractiveness,
jazz fluency and bluesy fundamentals are all at the vortex of
Kottke's music. While his skill surpasses most serious players,
he sets music in the arms of the audience with straight-faced
Midwestern humor. See Friday Calendar.
Having
appeared on popular shows such as "Comedy Central," "Evening
at the Improv," and "Politically Incorrect," Suzanne Westenhoefer
blazed her way up the ladder of American comedy with a unique
approach to gay and lesbian issues. Last year she entertained
at the Wild Duck. Now she's at the Hult's Silva Hall. See Saturday
Calendar.
Marin
Alsop (Left) returns to the Hult to conduct a sampler of
British favorites, featuring Benjamin Britten's Four Sea
Interludes, Edward Elgar's Enigma Variations and
a medieval chant turned percussion showpiece by Scottish composer
James MacMillan. See Friday Calendar.
