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THURSDAY,
MAY 8 arts/visual "Mother and Father's Day Gift Crafting," 3:30 pm, Springfield Library. FREE. forums "Civil Liberties in a Time of Crisis: the PATRIOT Act, Homeland Security," Eugene Middle East Peace Group forum, 7 pm, First United Methodist Church. FREE. LCC Board of Education Candidate Forum meeting, 7 pm, Building 19, LCC main campus. FREE. gatherings "Rethinking Security in a Time of War," Women's Actions for New Directions meeting, 7 pm, McNail-Riley House. FREE. Eugene Police Commission meeting, 5:30 pm, McNutt Rm., City Hall. Public forum is at the beginning of the meeting. FREE. Beyond War 2003 meeting, 7 pm tonight and May 13, 15 and 19. For information, call 344-1760. FREE. HIV counseling and testing, 9 to 11:15 am Thursdays, 135 E. 6th Ave. $15. "Reiki and Tea," 4 pm, 188 W. B St., Springfield. 954-9103. FREE.
kidstuff Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library, pre-school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel and Sheldon branch library. FREE. "Creative Movement," 10 am, Memorial Bldg. gym, Spfd. 736-4544. $7.50. lectures "House as a Metaphor," Mark Doty, 8 pm, Gerlinger Lounge, UO. FREE. "Introduction to Compassionate Conflict Resolution," Barry Nobel, 7 pm, First Christian Church. don. "Legally Stop Withholding," Bob Shultz, 7 pm, Eugene Library. FREE. music Oregon Young Women's Choir, 12:15 pm, Hult lobby. FREE. Footloose, Sheldon High School spring musical, 7:30 pm tonight and tomorrow, Sheldon High auditorium. $8. Mr. Lif, DJ Fakts One, Sleep and Norman, Genus Pro, 9:30 pm, WOW Hall. $8 adv., $10 dos. Shannon Saunders and the Splinters, Wheel of Meat, 9 pm, Sam Bond's. $5. Scott Cossu & Friends, 8 pm, Luna. $10. Mountain dulcimer jam features Linda Danielson and Debbie Diedrich, 7 pm, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. FREE. on the air "Jefferson Exchange" features "The Challenges of Sustaining Affordable Housing," Anne Williams, 9 am and 9 pm, 1280 am. spiritual Eugene peace circle, noon Thursdays, Suite 306, 474 Willamette St. 684-3850. FREE. theater The Boyfriend, 7:30 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 10, 15, 16 and 17, Springfield High School auditorium. $8, $5 stu., sr. Duck Variations, 5 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 10, Pocket Playhouse, Villard, UO. $1 sugg. don. Vigils 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,
MAY 9
arts/visual An MFA exhibition artist talk with Samantha Goetz, Karie Lamb and Hok-Yiu Chan, 1 pm, Jacobs Gallery. FREE. An opening for Money: Where Would You be Without It?, art looking at money, 7:08 pm, My House, 1136 W. 5th Ave. FREE. benefits HIV Alliance garage sale, 9 am to dusk today and tomorrow, 1966 Garden Ave. FREE. Swami Beyondananda and Richard Stockton comedy benefit for CALC (Community Alliance of Lane Co.) 7:30 pm, Agate Hall, UO. $10-$20 ss. dance Thumbelina, Dance Theatre of Oregon, 7:30 pm tonight and 2:30 and 7:30 pm tomorrow, Soreng, Hult. $18. $14.50 youth. festival "Youth Visions 2003" video festival and competition features short videos shot by high school students, 7 pm, Churchill High School. FREE. film Ashes of Time, Chinese Film Series, 4 pm, 115 Pacific, UO. FREE. No Man's Land, 7 pm, International Lounge, EMU, UO. FREE. gatherings Photo identification day invites you to share historical photos, 11 am to 3 pm, Springfield Museum. FREE. Guaranty's New & Used trailer and 5th wheel sale, 10 am to 7 pm today and from 10 am to 6 pm tomorrow, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. 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 Hobbit, Rose Children's Theatre, 7 tonight and May 10, 16 and 17, at 2:30 pm May 18, with two student matinees at 9:30 am and 12 pm May 13, McDonald Theatre. $9, $5 youth adv., $10, $6 dos. "The Magic School Bus Rocks Out!" features hands-on science exploring geology for ages 6-10, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, The Science Factory. Pre-register at 682-7888. $9. lectures "Korean Hereditary Shamans and Their Washing Rituals for the Dead," 3:30 pm, 192 Music, UO. FREE. "Culture and Adaptation to Ebola Herorrhagic Fever in Congo," 4 pm, Knight Library, UO. FREE. "The Tragedy of Clipperton Island," Chuck Hitts, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Sr. Adult Activity Cntr. FREE. "Do You Speak Mahu?" Judith Raskin, noon, 159 Campbell, UO. FREE. literary arts Jennifer Leo, Jessica Maxwell read from Sand in My Bra, 7 pm, Mother Kali's Books. FREE. music The Clumsy Lovers, 9:30 pm, Wild Duck. $10 adv., $12 dos. The Ovulators, The Cullottes, 9:30 pm, Sam Bond's. $3-$5 ss. Footloose continues. See Thursday, May 8. outdoor/recreation UO walking tour, 5 pm, 13th Ave. and Kincaid St. FREE. presentations "The Pageant Years," and "Mt. St. Helens and the Volcanic Cascades," Don Hunter, 5:30 pm, Knight Law Center, UO. A reception follows at 7 pm at the Museum of Natural History, UO. $3 sugg. don. "An Evening With David Eisenberg," NW EcoBuilding Guild, City of Eugene Building Dept. and EWEB presentation, 7 pm, EWEB Training Rm. FREE. spiritual Spiritual chanting, 7 pm, Planet Goloka. FREE. theater The Pajama Party Murders, Willamette Theatre, 7:30 pm tonight and May 12, and at 2:30 pm May 11, Powers Auditorium, Willamette High School. $3. The Boyfriend continues. See Thursday, May 8. Duck Variations continues. See Thursday, May 8. vigils Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, May 8. Moms (parents) for Peace vigil, 4 pm Thursdays until the end of the war, Federal Building. FREE. Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, May 8.
SATURDAY,
MAY 10 arts/visual An opening of sculpture and bells by Steve Reinmuth, glass by Charlotte Roberts and a Garden Chat group show, 1 pm, Alder Gallery, Coburg. FREE. benefits Chellie Kew sings her book to benefit AIDS orphans in Southern Africa, 2 pm, Mother Kali's Books. FREE. Concert for Peace with Americanistan benefits Eugene Mid-East Peace Group, 8 pm, Banana Warehouse. $8. Non-perishable foods placed by mailboxes will be picked up by letter carriers today. For information, 232-2822. Cooking benefit for charitable projects in India features Thai Green Curry with Tofu, Green Papaya Salad and more, 1 to 3 pm. For information, call 689-0634. $25 don. HIV Alliance garage sale continues. See Friday.
comedy ComedySportz, 8 pm, The ComedySportz Theatre, 10th Ave. and Oak ST. $8, $7 with a can of food for FOOD for Lane Co. Fondle the Fear, Richard Stockton, noon, Tsunami Books. FREE. conference Fourth Annual Lane Co. Latino Family Conference, 9 am to 3 pm, Springfield Middle School. For information call 686-0456. don. dance Cottage Grove Dance Festival features the Edgebreakers, 10:30 am; folk dancing, 11:45 am; DanceAbility, 2 pm; hip hop, 4:15 pm, swing dance, 6 pm and a modern dance party, 8 pm tonight, Cottage Theatre, Cottage Grove. More classes tomorrow. www.cottagetheatre.org$3-$5 ss. per class, $20-$30 for weekend pass. Thumbelina continues. See Friday. demonstration "Hypnotherapy," Robert Reid, 4 pm, Suite 101, 492 E. 13th Ave. 484-6004. FREE. gatherings Saturday Market features more than 150 local artisans, international food court and live music, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays, Park Blocks. Eric Brasheres plays at 10 am; Edison School Choir at 11; Marty Chilla at noon; Walker T. Ryan at 1 pm; Red Pajamas at 2 and Kudana plays at 3 pm. FREE. Astronomy Day features all-day events, North Eugene High School. For information call 683-9382. "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. "A Mother's Day of Love" features free haircuts, waxes and massages for wives and mothers of overseas servicemen, Roni's Hair Care and Spa. For appointment call 484-1160. FREE. Support the Troops rally, Alton Baker Park. For information call 744-1025. FREE. Willamette Valley hardy plant sale, 9 am to 2 pm, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. FREE. Veneta Saturday market features produce, crafts and festivities, 10 am Saturdays, Veneta. 935-2268. FREE. Guaranty's New & Used trailer and 5th wheel sale continues. See Friday. kidstuff Children's storytime, 11 am, Borders Books. FREE. "Balloon Science" features hands-on science event exploring balloon experiments, noon to 4 pm today and tomorrow, The Science Factory. Free with admission to Science Sleuths exhibit. Family music time, 10:15 am Downtown and Bethel branch libraries, family storytime in Spanish, 3:30 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. Saturday storytime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Youth Triathlon, 1 pm, Sheldon Pool. 682-5314. $15 adv., $20 dos. Borko's Magical Moombah features "Momma Doodle" and live music, 10 am, The Shedd. $5, $2.50 for adults. The Hobbit continues. See Friday. literary arts Carol Grier reads, 2 pm, Mother Kali's Books. FREE. Coleen Sell reads, 2 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. music Haydn's Creation, Eugene Concert Choir, 8 pm, Silva, Hult. $12-$24. Dylan-Thomas Vance and the Powerhouse Revival, 7 pm, Wetlands. $4. John Henzie, Flying Crooked, 2 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE. Dar Williams, 9 pm, McDonald Theatre, $18 adv., $20 dos. Oregon Chamber Players concert, 7:30 pm, All Saints' Episcopal Church. $12, $10 stu., sr. outdoors/recreation Rock Climbing presentation, 10 am to 2 pm, Skinner's columns. $5, $3 stu. "Spring Wildflower" walk, 10 am, a Mothers Day Celebration, 10 am to 3 pm, Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. $3 sugg. don. Obsidians hike 14 miles, McKenzie River Trail, 4 miles, Mt. Pisgah and 5 miles, North Umpqua Falls. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. Nearby Nature "Who's Hatching?" walk, 10 am to noon, Alton Baker Park. $3 sugg. don. presentation "The Goddess Veiled" slideshow, Max Dashu, 129 McKenzie, UO. $5. theater Endgame, 8:15 pm tonight and tomorrow, Very Little Theatre's Stage Left. $10. The Boyfriend continues. See Thursday, May 8. Duck Variations continues. See Thursday, May 8. vigil Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, May 8 . SUNDAY,
MAY 11 benefit An evening of music with Blackfire and Splitting the Sky John Hill benefits prisoner and indigenous rights causes, 7:30 pm, WOW Hall. $7 adv., $8 dos. celebration Wayne Morse celebration features food, Morse speech readings, children's activities and more, 1 to 4 pm, Wayne Morse Ranch. FREE. dance Cottage Grove Dance Festival features "Scarier Than That" interactive theater games for ages 7-12, 10:30 am; personal theater, 11:45; Broadway musical theater, 1:15 pm; African dance; 2:30 pm; contact improvisation, 4:15 pm and an open dance jam with live music, 6 pm, Cottage Theatre, Cottage Grove. www.cottagetheatre.org$3-$5 ss. per class, $20-$30 for weekend pass. gatherings "Strategies to prevent demolition and redevelopment in Moss/Villard/Columbia neighborhood," 7 pm Sundays, 13th and Alder Starbucks. FREE. Rainbow family potluck, 3 pm, Alton Baker Park. FREE. Million Mom march walks from EWEB plaza to Owen Rose Garden. 2:30 pm features rally, music and kid's crafts, march begins at 3:30 pm. 686-2531. FREE. Mercado Latino features vendors of Mexican and Peruvian food, produce, handcrafts, music, clothes, children's activities, music and more, 10 am to 4 pm Sundays through Oct. 26, Washington/Jefferson Park. FREE. Open house, 1 to 4 pm, Campbell House. FREE. East Skinner Butte Historic District self-guided historic homes tour, noon to 4 pm, ESBHD. Maps and information available at Historic Preservation Booth, 3rd Ave. and Pearl St. FREE. Lesbian Connection group meeting, 11 am, L&L Market. FREE. kidstuff "Balloon Science" continues. See Saturday. music Bitch and Animal, 8:30 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $8. on the air "Critical Mass" with Alan Siporin features the "USA PATRIOT Act," noon, KLCC, 89.7 FM. outdoors/recreation Wildflower Walk, 11 am, rhododendron walk, 1 pm, Wilkins Shelter, Hendricks Park. FREE. Obsidians hike 4.4 miles, Kentucky Falls. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. performances Van Ummersen Dance Company salon for performing artists features sharing of experimental works-in-progress followed by dialogue with the audience, 11 am, Eugene School of Ballet. $1-$5 ss. Allegro Furioso! The Experiment evening features four bands, three poets, two painters, visual art, dance, film, and music by Bonfire Madigan and Les Baton Rouge, 8 pm, Foolscap Books. $7 adv., $9 dos. presentation "Beginning Carpentry for Women," noon to 5 pm, The HOPE Farm. 343-HOPE. ss. spiritual Meditation with Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, 10:30 am Sundays, DBF Center, 3333 Storey Blvd. FREE. Falun Gong exercise, 9 am Sundays, Gold's Gym, Spfd. www.falundafaoregon.orgFREE. theater Eugene Playback Theatre, 7 pm, Tsunami Books. $6-$12. Endgame continues. See Saturday. The Pajama Party Murders continues. See Friday. vigil Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, May 8.
MONDAY,
MAY 12 arts/visual Life drawing sessions, 7:30 to 10:15 pm Mondays, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 302-2727. $5. demonstration "Hypnotherapy," Robert Reid, 6 pm, Suite 101, 492 E. 13th Ave. 484-6004. FREE. gatherings HIV counseling/testing, 4 to 7 pm Mondays, HIV Alliance, 1966 Garden Ave. don. Gentle yoga for people with multiple sclerosis, 10:45 am to 12:45 pm Mondays, Hilyard Community Center. $5. "Dialogues of War and Peace," 6:30 pm, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. 344-7604. FREE. 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 "The Centennial of Korean Immigration to the US," Wayne Patterson, 4 pm, 375 McKenzie, UO. FREE. "Global Warming: Can We Stop It?" Eban Goldstein, 16 Pacific, UO. FREE. presentation "The Last Rose: A Civil War Remembrance" Chautauqua presentation, William and Carla Coleman, 7 pm, Springfield City Hall. FREE. theater "Get Down With Your Sweet Self" personal theater for women, 7:15 pm Mondays, Friends Meeting Hall. 686-8119. www.boldnessinstitute.org $9. The Pajama Party Murders continues. See Friday. vigils Brethren and Mennonites vigil, 4:30 pm, Federal Building. FREE. Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, May 8. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, May 8.
TUESDAY,
May 13 discussion "Campaign Finance Reform" Green Party discussion, 7 pm. For information call 686-7909. FREE. film Elements Adrenaline Film Festival features Outta Africa, Burning Time and 24 Hours, 7:30 pm, PLC, UO. FREE. Songs From the Second Floor, International Center, EMU, UO. FREE. gatherings Norwegian conversation, 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Sons of Norway. For information, call 484-7349. Beyond War 2003 meetings continue. See Thursday, May 8. kidstuff Tuesday Toddlertime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Toddler storytime, 10:15 and 11 am, Downtown Library. FREE. The Hobbit continues. See Friday. lecture "Poster Girls of the Middle Ages," 330 Hendricks, UO. FREE. literary arts Reflective Readers meeting, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. music Eugene Symphonic Band spring concert, 7:30 pm, Beall, UO. $4, $2 stu., sr. Lucy Kaplansky, Richard Shinell, 6:30 and 9:30 pm, Café Paradiso. $16.50 adv. Vocal jazz invitational, 7 pm tonight and May 15, Blue Door Theatre, LCC main campus. $4. on the air "Alternative Radio" features "Iraq," 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. FREE. "Arts Encore" features a talk by David Joyce at Maude Kerns Art Center, 6 pm, CTV 29 & 22. Re-airs 9 pm May 15. spiritual 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, May 8. Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, May 8.
WEDNESDAY,
MAY 14 film Missing, sociology film series, 7 pm, 180 PLC, UO. FREE. gatherings Caring for the Caregiver support group, Wednesday afternoons. For information, call 687-6234. FREE.
LandWatch annual meeting features speakers and slideshow, 7 pm, EWEB Training Rm. FREE. CPA's annual meeting features information, speakers including Alan Siporin, 7 pm, Eugene Library. FREE. Lane Co. Commisssioners public hearing discusses a resolution for the county to oppose the USA PATRIOT Act, 9 am, Board Conf. Rm., 125 E. 8th Ave. 683-5634. FREE. Kava ceremony, 6:30 pm, Planet Goloka. 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. Preschool storytime, 10:15 and 11 am, Downtown Library. FREE. Wednesday evening storytime, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. Preschool storytime, 10 am, Springfield Library. FREE. lecture "Staying in Your Home: Options for You or Your Parent," Todd Peterson, 6:30 pm, Willamalane Ctnr., Spfd. FREE. literary arts Lucy Bledsoe reads, 7 pm, Mother Kali's Books. FREE. Paul Collins reads, 7 pm, Knight Library, UO. FREE. music Eugene Symphony preview, noon, Studio One, Hult. FREE. UO vocal jazz ensemble concert, 8 pm, Beall Hall, UO. $5, $3 stu., sr. on the air "Jefferson Exchange" features "Reshaping Society on a Smaller Scale and Reducing or Eliminating Dependence on Oil as an Energy Source," Richard Heinberg, 9 am and 9 pm, 1280 AM. outdoors/recreation GEARS rides a show 'n' go. Meet at 10 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. Obsidians hike 9 miles, Little North Santiam River. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. spiritual Spiritual discourse and devotional singing, Dayamrita Chaitanya, 7 pm, Odd Fellows Lodge, 1233 Charnelton St. 342-4589. FREE. theater The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged, Willamette Repertory Theatre, 7:30 pm tonight, tomorrow, May 22 and 29, at 8 pm May 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31, and at 2 pm May 25 and June 1, Soreng, Hult. $12-$20 for preview performances May 14 and 15, and $15-$35 for other performances. This Lime Tree Bower, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 16, 17, 22, 23 and 24, Arena Theatre, Villard, UO. $6, $5 sr., staff, $4 stu. vigils Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, May 8. Candlelight peace vigils continue and a silent peace vigil begins at 4:30 pm, Federal Building. See Thursday, May 8.
THURSDAY,
MAY 15 dance Dance 2003, 8 pm, Gerlinger, UO. $10, $5 stu., sr. film Impassable Canyon, 7 pm, 100 Willamette, UO. FREE. gatherings Breaking the Silence T-shirt art display by survivors of sexual violence, 10 am to 7 pm, amphitheater, T-shirt making for the public, 10 am to 4 pm, Fir Rm., EMU, UO. FREE. HIV counseling and testing continues. See Thursday, May 8. Beyond War 2003 meetings continue. See Thursday, May 8. kidstuff Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library, pre-school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel and Sheldon branch library. FREE. lectures "Why Choose Organic?" David Lively, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Ctr., Spfd. FREE. David Broder speaks, City Club of Eugene annual spring celebration, 5:30 pm, Hilton. 485-7433. $30. "Growing Alpine Without a Rock Garden," Rex Murfitt, 7 pm, EWEB Training Rm. FREE. literary arts Martin Prechtel reads, 7 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE. Donna Henderson, Ingrid Wendt, Janice Gould and Jane Glazer read poetry from Calyx, 7 pm, UO Bookstore. FREE. music Michelle Shocked, Peter Bergman, Maryedith Burrell, 8 pm, McDonald Theatre. $19 adv., $22 dos. Memory Tones SHOcase performance, 12:15 pm, Hult lobby. FREE. Grand Finale Eugene Symphony Orchestra performance features Shostakovish's Symphony No. 5, the Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 2 and Verdi's La Forza del Destino, 8 pm, Silva, Hult. $14-$38. Chuck Pyle, 7:30 pm, Umpqua Valley Arts Center, Roseburg. $7 adv., $9 dos. UO Opera Ensemble concert, 8:15 pm, Beall, UO. $5, $3 stu., sr. Vocal jazz invitational continues. See Tuesday. on the air "Arts Encore" continues. See Tuesday.
rally Take Back the Night rally, march and musical performance, 5 pm, EMU Amphitheatre, UO. FREE. spiritual Eugene peace circle continues. See Thursday, May 1. theater The Boyfriend continues. See Thursday, May 8. This Lime Tree Bower continues. See Wednesday. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare continues. See Wednesday. vigil Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, May 8.
ON
THE ROAD May 8 4th Annual UFO Festival features presentations, exhibits, book-signings, workshops, performances, a parade, films, a costume ball and more, today through May 10, Hotel Oregon, McMinnville. For information, see www.ufofest.comArt, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31, Theatre West, Lincoln City. $9.50, $8.50 sr., stu., $6 children under 12. 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. May 9 Ghostlands of an Urban NDN, Robert Owen Greygrass, 8 pm Fridays and Saturdays through May 31, and at 2 pm May 25, The Green Room, Ashland. $12 adv., $15 dos. Oregon Potters Association Ceramic Showcase 2003 features show and sale of work by many Oregon and NW artists, and the Creative Metal Arts Guild 2003 spring show features work by Lin Cook, Hannah Goldrich, Aimee Mattila, Dorothy Overman and others, 10 am to 9 pm today and tomorrow, and from 10 am to 5 pm May 11, Oregon Convention Center, Portland. $5. May 10 Mark Doty and Paul Lisicky read, 7 pm, Newport Recreation Center. $7. May 14 50 Cent, 7:30 pm, Salem Armory. $35.
Mark Morris Dance Group, 7:30 pm, Schnitzer Hall, Portland. $18-$39. An opening for Handle With Curiosity, work by Linfield College students, 7 pm, Miller Fine Arts Center, McMinnville. FREE. May 15 White Bird Cockatoo Cotillion Bird Ball 2003 features El Vez, Bodyvox, Thomas M. Lauderdale and others, 7:30 pm, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. $25.
CORVALLIS
EVENTS May 8 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE. May 9 Damn Yankees, 9 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 14, 15, 16 and 17, and at 2:30 pm May 11, Majestic Theatre. $10, $8 sr., stu. "Signs, Taurus: The Second House" zodiac celebration features music, costumes, dancing and more, 10 pm, Platinum. $5. May 10 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. Jubilate's "Celebration of Song," 7:30 pm, First Congregational Church. $10. Suzanne Burns, John Addiego read poetry, 7 pm, Grass Roots Books and Music. FREE. May 14 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 15 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE.
ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES Volunteers needed May 10 and 11 for ecology protection work at Boardman Grasslands. Register at (503) 230-1221. Auditions for Hair are at 1 pm May 10, Actors Cabaret. Prepare a short song. 683-4368. Tenor singers needed for Inspirational Sounds Gospel Choir. 747-5044.
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. Su: East Coast Swing, 6, Vet's Club.
687-0457. Mo: Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance
Studio. 485-4669. Tu: Bellydancing—8, Core Star.
302-8143. We: Contact Improvisation—5:30,
Agate Hall. 517-1897.
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The
1st Annual Cottage Grove Dance Festival features a weekend
of dance, music and theater for Everybody at Cottage Theatre.
The Saturday line-up incorporates breakdancing with Darrell
Shaft, folk dancing with Ted Dewey, DanceAbility/creative movement
with Alito Alessi, hip hop with Meghan Johnston and swing with
Marty Martin, followed by a dance party. Sunday features youth
and all-ages theater with Lola Broomberg, Broadway dance with
Teri Page, African dance with Leslie Rubenstein, contact improvisation
with Terrisa West and an open dance jam with live music. See
Saturday and Sunday Calendar.
Michelle
Shocked's Shocked and Odd tour stops for a night of music, comedy
and social satire at the McDonald Theatre. Joined by the wry
humor of Peter Bergman and Maryedith Burrell, Shocked dedicates
the tour to public radio. The audience can expect a tour de
force that reflects the breadth of Shocked's life and career
with solo and band performances, storytelling and personal observation,
punctuated by the comedy and political satire of Bergman and
Burrell. See Thursday, May 15 Calendar.
It's
about time! It seems like Eugene's always had a Saturday Market,
but now there's a Sunday market with a twist. Mercado Latino
strikes up a Latin marketplace every Sunday through Oct. 26
at Washington/Jefferson Park. Featured will be vendors of Mexican
and Peruvian food, Latin crafts, music, children's activities,
clothing, produce and more. This week Lo Nuestro kicks off Mercado's
opening day with its popular south-of-the-border sonic vibrations.
Bienvenidos! See Sunday Calendar.
