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THURSDAY,
MAY 15 BENEFIT School Garden Project benefit celebration features buffet dinner, garden crafts, food art, urban farm tour, plant giveaway, auction, music, dance and more, 6 to 9 pm, UO Urban Farm. $5-$10 sugg. don. DANCE Dance 2003, 8 pm tonight through May 17, 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. Town Hall meeting with Tony Corcoran and Floyd Prozanski, 7:30 pm, Eugene City Council chambers. FREE. Islamic cultural reception features lecture and poetry, 5 pm, Gerlinger lounge, UO. FREE. HIV counseling and testing, 9 to 11:15 am Thursdays, 135 E. 6th Ave. $15. Beyond War 2003 meetings, 7 pm tonight, May 19 and June 3. For information call 344-1760. FREE. KIDSTUFF Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library, pre-school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel and Sheldon branch library. FREE. "Como Responder a la Television, How to Talk Back to Your Television" Spanish presentation for middle and high school students and parents, 7 pm, Kelly Middle School. FREE. LECTURES "Why Choose Organic?" David Lively, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Cntr., 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. Kitchen Syncopators CD release, 9 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $5. UO Opera Ensemble concert, 8:15 pm, Beall, UO. $5, $3 stu., sr. Vocal jazz invitational continues. See Tuesday. ON THE AIR "Arts Encore" features a talk by David Joyce, 9 pm, CTV-29 & 22. RALLY Take Back the Night rally, march and musical performance, 5 pm, EMU Amphitheater, UO. FREE. SPIRITUAL Eugene peace circle, noon Thursdays, Suite 306, 474 Willamette St. 684-3850. FREE. THEATER The Boyfriend, 7:30 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 17, Springfield High School auditorium. $8, $5 stu., sr. This Act Festival features many short student pieces, 7:30 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 17, Pocket Theatre, Thurston High School. $7. VIGILS Prayer for Peace circles, noon Monday through Friday, Unity of the Valley. FREE. Candlelight peace, Women in Black vigils, 5 pm until the end of the war, Federal Building. FREE.
FRIDAY,
MAY 16 ARTS/VISUAL An opening for a Punk Art Show, 7:30 pm, Feinstein's Museum of Unfine Art and Records. FREE. An artists' talk with Jason Johnston and Eric Reinemann, 1 pm, Jacobs Gallery, Hult. FREE. DANCE Eugene Middle Eastern Dance Guild, 8:30 pm, Café Paradiso. $4 sugg. don. Dance 2003 continues. See Thursday, May 15. FESTIVAL Willamette Valley Folk Festival features three days of food, music, a tribute to Peter Wilde, children's' activities and other entertainment, EMU, UO. See special insert guide last issue. For information, call 346-4373. FREE. FILM Gojoe, Japanese Film Series, 7 pm, 207 Chapman, UO. FREE. Cobra Verde, 7 pm, International Lounge, EMU, UO. FREE. My Big Fat Greek Wedding family movie night, practice field, 9:30 pm, Hayward field, UO. FREE. FORUM Pacifica Forum features "The Holocaust Industry," noon, Wesley Center. FREE. GATHERING Vegan potluck, 7 pm, McNeil-Riley House. 341-1690. FREE. KIDSTUFF Playgroup for moms and newborns to two year olds, 10 am, Bambini. FREE. Pre-school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel Library. FREE. Young Readers book group meeting, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. The Hobbit, Rose Children's Theatre, 7 tonight and tomorrow, and at 2:30 pm May 18, McDonald Theatre. $9, $5 youth adv., $10, $6 dos. "The Magic School Bus Bugs Out!" features hands-on science exploring insects for ages 6-10, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, The Science Factory. Pre-register at 682-7888. $9. HeartCore Teens Under Fire wellness fitness showcase benefit for The Ribbon of Promise, 1 to 9:30 pm today and from 8 am to 9:15 am tomorrow, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. 338-9896. $30 today, $20 tomorrow. LECTURES "Worlds of Healing: Ethnicity, Culture and Curing in American Medicine," Linda Barnes, 3:30 pm, 125 McKenzie, UO. FREE. "Who Will Feed China?" Alexander Woodside, 4:30 pm, Knight Library, UO. FREE. "Well Behaved Women Don't Make History" discussion and dinner, Lauren Kessler, 6 pm, Bonus Rm., Student Recreation Center. Register at 346-3216. $20. MUSIC UO Ensemble concert, 8 pm, Beall, UO. $5, $3 stu., sr. Degobah System, Nimbus, 10 pm, Campbell Club, 1670 Alder St. $5. Loretta Lynn, 8 pm, Silva, Hult. $32-$42. Cynthia Mullis, 9 pm, Luna. $6. Little Charlie and the Nightcats, 9:30 pm, Wild Duck. $12 adv., $14 dos. Genus Pro, Organic Assault Weapons, Strangefolks, more, 9 pm, John Henry's. $4. Busdriver, Awol One, Andre Asmar & others, 9:30 pm, WOW Hall. $8 adv., $10 dos. Rubberneck, 9:30 pm, Foxfire, Spfd. $8 adv., $10 dos. Open music jam, 7 pm, Planet Goloka. FREE. OUTDOOR/RECREATION Obsidians hike 3 miles, Mt. Pisgah. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. SPIRITUAL "The Turn" aerobic prayer, 7:30 pm, Friends Meeting House, 2274 Onyx St. FREE. THEATER The Nerd, 8 pm tonight and May 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 and June 6 and 7, Actors Cabaret. $15 adv., $10 dos, $29.95 for dinner/show combo. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged, Willamette Repertory Theatre, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 23, 24, 30 and 31, 7:30 pm May 22 and 29, and at 2 pm May 25 and June 1, Soreng, Hult. $15-$35. The Boyfriend continues. See Thursday, May 15. VIGILS Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, May 15. Moms (parents) for Peace vigil, 4 pm Thursdays until the end of the war, Federal Building. FREE. Candlelight peace, Women in Black vigils continue. See Thursday, May 15.
SATURDAY,
MAY 17
ARTS/VISUAL Pastel painting demonstration and book signing with Dan Chen, 2 to 5 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE. Art estate sale of the late Trim Bissell's work, 1 to 5 pm, 477 E. 32nd Ave. 687-6416. FREE. Studio sale of paintings by Emmaline Stevens and Carla Wenzlaff, 11 am to 5 pm, 1642 E. 43rd Ave. FREE. BENEFITS 9th Annual Noche Cultural benefiting Centro Latino Americano features food and drinks, an auction, music and dance with Son Mela'o, 5:30 pm, LCC Conf. Center Bldg. #19. $50 don. for all activities starting at 5:30 pm. $5 for 9 pm music and dance with Son Mela'o. "Taste the Sweet Sounds of Theatre" dessert and theatre fundraiser benefits Upstart Crow Studios, 7:30 pm, Willard Auditorium. $10. Rummage and bake sale benefits Ridgeline Montessori, 9 am to 4 pm, 2855 Lincoln St. 681-9662. FREE. CELEBRATION Syttende Mai celebration features demonstrations, food and drink, dancing and music, 12:30 to 10:30 pm, 1836 Alder St. FREE. CEREMONY Rededication of the Civil War soldier statue, 1:30 pm, cemetery at 16th Ave. and Alder St., UO. FREE. COMEDY ComedySportz, 8 pm, The ComedySportz Theatre, 10th Ave. and Oak ST. $8, $7 with a can of food for FOOD for Lane Co. DANCE Dance 2003 continues. See Thursday, May 15. FESTIVAL Willamette Valley Folk Festival continues. See Friday. GATHERINGS Saturday Market features more than 150 local artisans, international food court and live music, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays, Park Blocks. David Rogers plays at 10 am; Lavender Dog at 11; M & M show at noon; ESAAY Lion Dancers at 12:45 pm; Flying Crooked at 1; ESAAY's Tricia Wu and Friends at 1:45 pm; Michael Cochram Trio at 2 and Eagle Park Slim Band plays at 3 pm. FREE. Early childhood open house, 11 am to 1 pm, Eugene Waldorf School. FREE. "Worm Bin Composting," City of Eugene and Worm Digest, 10 am to noon, Public Works Conf. Rm., 1280 Roosevelt Blvd. Register at 485-0456. $20. "Composting" demonstration, 10 am, River House, 301 N. Adams St. 682-5542. FREE. Open house, noon to 2 pm, Dorris Ranch, Spfd. FREE. Cascadia Goods warehouse sale features figured maple, chinkapin, walnut, decking, siding, paneling, fencing and more, 9 am to 3 pm Saturdays, 4446 Franklin Blvd., Glenwood. 485-4477. FREE. "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. "Storm the Stadium" event to acknowledge the fifth anniversary of the Thurston High School tragedy features skydivers, entertainment, a fitness clinic, music, food, drinks and more, 10 am to 8 pm, Civic Stadium. $3 sugg. don., $5 family. Lupus support group meeting, 1 pm, Willamette Rm., McKenzie Willamette Hospital. 342-1210. Veneta Saturday market features produce, crafts and festivities, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays, Veneta. 935-2268. FREE. Lesbian social group, 5 pm, McMenamins North Bank. FREE. KIDSTUFF Children's storytime, 11 am, Borders Books. FREE. "Reptile Round Up" features hands-on science event exploring frogs, snakes, lizards and more, 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. Borko's Magical Moombah features "Danger Man!" and the McCornack School Unicycle Club, 10 am, The Shedd. $5, $2.50 for adults. Senior and disability advocates meet with legislators, 9:30 am, Willamalane Adult Center, Spfd. FREE. Action night features supervised gymnastics, video games, pizza dinner and more for ages 6-12, 5 to 9 pm, Gymnastics Northwest, Spfd. $12. HeartCore Teens Under Fire continues. See Friday. The Hobbit continues. See Friday.
LITERARY ARTS Eugene Poetry Slam finals to choose poets for the Eugene national team features work by Nathan Langston, Martha Grover, Jahan, Treysi, Olivia Pepper and Sam Rutledge, as well as performance by Talaam Acey and music by the Dead Americans, 8 pm, Foolscap Books. $3-$5 ss. "Poems for Peace" community reading features poetry reading, 5:30 pm; music by the Motet Singers, 6:15 pm; poetry reading, 6:30 pm, music with Elizabeth Cable, 7:15 pm; poetry, 7:30 pm and more music, 8:15 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE. MUSIC On the Rocks, 830 pm, Beall, UO. $8, $5 stu., sr. Emerald Chamber Players, 2 pm, Atrium. FREE. Post Folk Festival bash with Myshkin, Danny Dolinger, Adam + Kris, Tom Heinl and Peter Wilde, 10 pm, Tiny Tavern. $4. Skip Heller Quartet, 9:30 pm, Jo Federigo's. $5. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians hike 3.5 miles, Alsea Falls, 5.6 miles, Lowder Mtn., 7.5 miles, Tahkenitch Dunes. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. Rock and Rally musical tennis events, today and tomorrow, YMCA, Eugene Swim and Tennis Club, and Willow Creek Tennis Club. For information call 683-3410. "Fun on the Farm" features making scarecrows, hayrides, animal zoo, 1 to 4 pm, Winter Green Farm. 935-1920. FREE. 5k funk run/walk and information to combat racism, 9:30 pm, Alton Baker Park. 346-4439. $15, $12 UO stu. Waterway statewide river cleanup, 9 am to 1 pm, West D. and Aspen Streets, Spfd. 736-4130. FREE. GEARS rides 36 miles. Meet at 9 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. THEATER The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged continues. See Friday. The Nerd continues. See Friday. The Boyfriend continues. See Thursday, May 15. VIGIL Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, May 15.
SUNDAY,
MAY 18 ARTS/VISUAL An opening of etchings by Eric Peterson, 3 pm, Café Soriah. FREE. BENEFITS Cooking benefit for charitable projects in India, 1 to 3 pm. For information, call 689-0634. $25 don. 2nd Annual KindTree Autism Forum brings together families, individuals service providers and caregivers whose lives are impacted by Autism or Asperger's, 2 to 8 pm, Hilyard Community Cntr. FREE. Proceeds from services benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 11 am to 6 pm, Chikara Salon and Spa, Oakway Center. don. COMEDY Comedy Workout, 8 pm, Actors Cabaret. $7. FESTIVALS Wildflower festival and plant sale benefits Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, featuring show and sale of plants, children's activities, music, tours and more, 10 am to 4 pm, Mt. Pisgah. $3 sug. don. Willamette Valley Folk Festival continues. See Friday. FILM Keep the River to Your Right, 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. Wayne Morse celebration features food, Morse speech readings, children's activities and more, 1 to 4 pm, Wayne Morse Ranch. FREE.
Piccadilly flea market, 10 am to 4 pm, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. $1.50. 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. Lesbian Connection group meeting, 11 am, L&L Market. FREE. KIDSTUFF Eugene Creative Care Fun Faire features games, crafts and entertainment, 1 to 4 pm, Emerald Park. FREE. "Reptile Round Up" continues. See Saturday. The Hobbit continues. See Friday. MUSIC Asleep at the Wheel, 7:30 pm, The Shedd. $12.50-$32.50. University Symphony, 3 pm, Beall, UO. $5, $3 stu., sr. Eugene Gleemen, 4 pm, First Christian Church. $8 adv., $10 dos. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Wildflower walk 11 am, rhododendron walk, 1 pm, Wilkins Shelter, Hendricks Park. FREE. Cascadia Wildland hike to the Trapper timber sale, 10 am, Growers Market. FREE. Obsidians bike, 45 miles, Scio, hike 4 miles, Shotgun Creek. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. GEARS rides 70 miles. Meet at 9 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. Rock and Rally continues. See Saturday. 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. VIGIL Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, May 15.
MONDAY,
MAY 19 ARTS/VISUAL Life drawing sessions, 7:30 to 10:15 pm Mondays, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 302-2727. $5. CELEBRATION "20 Years in the Wild Siskiyous" forest protection anniversary celebration, 7:30 pm, Fir Rm., EMU, UO. 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. PFLAG meeting, 6:45 pm, First Congregational Church. FREE. Women's drop-in support group for survivors of sexual abuse, 7 pm Mondays, Sexual Assault Support Services. 484-9791. FREE. Beyond War 2003 meetings continue. See Thursday, May 15. 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. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Nearby Nature action walk, 3 pm, Alton Baker Park. FREE. SPIRITUAL Spiritual chanting, 7 pm, Planet Goloka. FREE. Zen meditation, 7 pm, Eugene Zendo, 2190 Garfield St. 302-4576. 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. VIGILS Brethren and Mennonites vigil, 4:30 pm, Federal Building. FREE. Candlelight peace, Women in Black vigils continue. See Thursday, May 15. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, May 15.
TUESDAY,
MAY 20 FILM Cold Fever, International Center, EMU, UO. FREE. FORUM "In Search of a Just Peace for Palestine and Israel: What Can We Do?" Ron Young, 7 pm, Hilton Conf. Center. FREE. GATHERINGS Norwegian conversation, 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Sons of Norway. For information, call 484-7349. Farmers Market features locally grown produce, plants, flowers, foods and fun, 9 am to 4 pm through mid-November, Park Blocks. FREE. KIDSTUFF Tuesday Toddlertime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Toddler storytime, 10:15 and 11 am, Downtown Library. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Diana Abu-Jaber, Jennifer Cornell read, 7 pm, downtown library. FREE. MUSIC Women's Choral Society spring concert, 8 pm, Beall, UO. $5, $3 sr., stu. ON THE AIR "Alternative Radio" features "Iraq," 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians hike 5 miles, Ridgeline Trail. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. 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 15. Candlelight peace, Women in Black vigils continue. See Thursday, May 15.
WEDNESDAY,
MAY 21 FILM Kanehsatake, sociology film series, 7 pm, 180 PLC, UO. FREE. GATHERINGS Caring for the Caregiver support group, Wednesday afternoons. For information, call 687-6234. FREE. Annual Career Fair, 10 am to 2 pm, LCC cafeteria. FREE. NATIVES Program end of year bingo party, 6:30 pm, Whiteaker School. 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. LECTURES "What is Art?" Fred Crafts, 7:30 pm, Dyment Hall Lounge, Walton, UO. FREE. "Reading Your Wetlands," John Cooney, 7 pm, BLM Yurt. 683-6494. FREE. MUSIC UO Ensembles, 8 pm, Beall, UO. $5, $3 stu., sr. Living Daylights, 9 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $8. John Renbourn, Jacqui McShee, 8 pm, Café Paradiso. $18. The Roots, 8:30 pm, McDonald Theatre. $22.50. OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARS rides a show 'n' go at 10 am, and 30 miles, Gimpl Hill, 6 pm, Alton Baker Park. FREE. Obsidians hike 6 miles, Brice Creek, 8 miles, Fern Ridge. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. PRESENTATION "Beyond Sex Work: Voices From the Margins," film shorts, discussion with Ariel Lightenchild and others, 7 pm, 100 Willamette, UO. don. VIGILS Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, May 15. Candlelight peace, Women in Black vigils continue and a silent peace vigil begins at 4:30 pm, Federal Building. See Thursday, May 15.
THURSDAY,
MAY 22 GATHERINGS Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Lane Independent Living Alliance, 4 to 7 pm, 99 W. 10th Ave. FREE. Reiki clinic, 4 to 7 pm, 188 W. B. St., Suite N-3. 954-9703. FREE. HIV counseling and testing continues. See Thursday, May 15. Beyond War 2003 meetings continue. See Thursday, May 15. KIDSTUFF Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library, pre-school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel and Sheldon branch library. FREE. Spring Strings concert, 7 pm, Eugene Waldorf School. FREE. LECTURES "Snob Journalism: Elitism Versus Ethics for a Profession in Crisis," Tom Rosensteil, 4 pm, Allen, UO. FREE. "The School of the Americas and Iraq," Roy Bourgeois, 7 pm, 177 Lawrence, UO. FREE. LITERARY ARTS "Poetry for Survival" open poetry reading, 7 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE. Reflective Readers discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. Ariel Gore reads, 7 pm, UO Bookstore. FREE. MUSIC Logos Academy Band SHOcase performance, 12:15 pm, Hult lobby. FREE. UO choral concert, 8 pm, Beall, UO. $5, $3 stu., sr. PRESENTATION "War, Peace, Terror, and Global Justice: Where Do We Go Now?" Starhawk, 7 pm, EMU Ballroom, UO. $11, $6 stu. SPIRITUAL Eugene peace circle continues. See Thursday, May 15. THEATER This Lime Tree Bower, 8 pm, Arena Theatre, Villard, UO. $6, $5 sr., $4 UO stu. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged continues. See Friday. VIGIL Women in Black vigils continue. See Thursday, May 15. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, May 15.
ON
THE ROAD MAY 15 Art, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 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. Work by Connie Kiener, Margo Jacobsen Gallery, Portland, Through May 31. FREE. White Bird Cockatoo Cotillion Bird Ball 2003 features El Vez, Bodyvox, Thomas M. Lauderdale and others, 7:30 pm, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. $25. Big, Bad, Beautiful, 7 and 9 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays through July 12, and at 2 and 7 pm Sundays through July 13, Seven Feathers Hotel and Casino Resort, Canyonville. Free with two-beverage minimum. MAY 16 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. National sandboard competition, today through May 18, Sandmaster Park, Florence. Free to observe. www.sandmasterpark.comBarnyard Ruckus for Justice rally, 12:30 pm, First Congregational Church, Salem. FREE. Songs of the Mountains, STAGES theatre performance, 7:30 pm Fridays, at 2:30 and 7:30 pm Saturdays through June 8, and at 5 pm May 25 and June 8, Calvary Chapel Worship Center, Hillsboro. $5. MAY 17 Cannabis Health Fair features information and hempseed food and beverages, 10 am to 5 pm today and tomorrow, Yachats Commons. FREE. 11th Annual Bigfoot Daze Convention, 8 am to 10 pm today and tomorrow, Washington Co. Fairgrounds, Hillsboro. $5. 12th Annual city wide garage sale, 9 am to 5 pm, downtown Oakland. FREE.
MAY 21 Garth Fagan Dance, 7:30 pm, Schnitzer Hall, Portland. $18-$39. "Close Tax Loopholes, Not Our Schools and Community Programs," Eugene Springfield Solidarity Network lobby and rally, 10 am, State Capitol, Salem. FREE.
CORVALLIS
EVENTS MAY 15 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE. MAY 16 Damn Yankees, 9 pm tonight, tomorrow, Majestic Theatre. $10, $8 sr., stu. An opening of Vases, Spaces, and Places: Three Artists, 5 pm Benton County Historical Museum. FREE. MAY 17 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. Moby Dick, Majestic Theatre Education Department performance, 1 and 7 pm, Crescent Valley High School. $5, $18 group of four. MAY 21 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 22 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE. "Filming and Writing History: The H-Bomb Debate,"
Peter Galison, 4 pm, Joyce Powell Leadership Center, MU, OSU. FREE.
ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES The Second Annual Growers Festival seeks nurseries, vendors and artisans for Sept. 12-14 festival. Call 767-0459. Auditions for Free Shakespeare in the Park productions are at 6 pm May 21 and 22, Amazon Community Center Bldg. B. 343-0587. The deadline for submissions for the Maude Kerns Art Center's Dia De Los Muertos art exhibit is Aug. 1. Call 345-1571.
DANCE LISTINGS Th: Alfredo's Bellydancing—7. For location,
call 302-8143. Fr: Ballroom—7:30, Rm. 220, Gerlinger,
UO. 346-6025. Sa: Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio.
485-4669. Su: Argentine Tango, Beg.—6:30, Studio
B. 343-2162. Mo: Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio.
485-4669. Tu: Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio.
485-4669. We: Contact Improvisation—5:30, Agate
Hall. 517-1897.
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The
Willamette Valley Folk Festival 2003 features multiple
stages of all-day entertainment around the UO's EMU. Food and
craft vendors will be present, as well as tons of music including
the Sugar Beets, James Low, Solo Dos en Tijuana and Anjani's
Kathak Dance Group of India, who perform the original dance
form of flamenco. Also, a tribute to local folkster Peter Wilde.
See Friday Calendar.
Loretta
Lynn has been creating country music for 40 years and has
won more awards than any other female artist in country music
history. She'll play her songs about the realities of life in
the Hult's Silva Hall. See Friday Calendar.
A
book release party for Eugene Artist Dan Chen celebrates the
release of Dan Chen, Work in Progress, at Tsunami
Books. Chen performs a demonstration using pastels, and presents
this hardcover book, which features more than 140 color images
from Chen's long, prolific career. See Saturday Calendar.
The
Roots had to postpone their last performance, but now they're
back at the McDonald Theatre. Get ready for a musical explosion
by one of the nation's most formidable hip-hop line-ups. See
Wednesday Calendar.
