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Look … but don't touch! The Men of Playgirl are here! Bring your sense of humor into a room with more stomach-muscles than you can shake a dollar bill at! Come watch 'em dance at Springfield's Brick House. See Thursday, July 3 Calendar.


First Friday Artwalk features a free guided tour of downtown art galleries and visual art attractions. The walk begins at 5:30 pm with new paintings by Peter Herley at The Artworks Gallery. Then at 5:50 the walk moves to Jacobs Gallery for work by Kate Bollons, Robert Mason and Walter O'Brien. At 6:10 it's work by Shayann Hoffer, Stephen White and Georgia Williams at Scan Design. Then at 6:30 pm it's mixed media by Dick Pickering at New Zone Art Collective. Last, at 6:30 pm, the walk features watercolors by Linda Abblett at Café Paradiso. Here's Abblett's Autumn Passage (right). See Friday Calendar.


Want a taste of the Bayou? How about a pinch of New Orleans spice? If that sounds appetizing, check out the Neville Brothers at the McDonald Theatre. Art, Charles, Aaron and Cyril Neville will play some of their greatest hits, along with songs off their new Columbia Records release, "Valence Street." See Tuesday Calendar.


The Maude Kerns Art Center's Art in the Vineyard Festival 2003 (above), "A World of Art," at Alton Baker Park has it all: three days of live music, numerous art exhibits, presentations and demonstrations, the 20-30 Club Festival, food from around the world, many children's activities and much more. Here's a piece from the Garden Art Galore exhibit (right). See Friday Calendar.


Cottage Grove hosts the 25th Annual Animal House Celebration. It isn't a petting zoo, but rather a community event to honor the greatest college comedy movie of all time. In downtown Grove, the event features a look-alike contest, a parade, movie showings and a toga party with music by noneother than the band who wrote "Louie Louie," The Kingsmen. See Saturday Calendar.


The Oregon Bach Festival continues with musical events at the Hult Center and the UO's Beall Hall. This week take in a duo with husband and wife team Ya-Fei Chuang and Robert Levin, and some Beethoven by Jeffrey Kahane. Or check out Alban Berg's Violin Concerto conducted by Helmuth Rilling and featuring Alyssa Park (left), the youngest prizewinner in the history of the Tchaikovsky International Competition. See Calendar or full OBF schedule in EW's June 19 issue.


THURSDAY, JULY 3
Sunrise 5:35 am; Sunset 8:59 pm
Av High 79; Av Low 50

DANCE The Men of Playgirl, 7:30 pm, the Brick House, Spfd. $15.

FILM Fragile Hopes From the Killing Fields is followed by a discussion with filmmaker Tiara Delgado, 10 am, Baker Center, 975 High St. FREE.

GATHERINGS Meridian Farmers Market, noon to 5 pm Thursdays, 18th Ave. and Willamette St. FREE.

Senator Ron Wyden speaks at a City Club meeting, 11:50 am, Eugene Hilton. FREE.

CISCAP (Community in Solidarity with Central American People) welcoming for the Pastors for Peace Caravan to Cuba features a potluck, 6 pm, First United Methodist Church. FREE.

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

KIDSTUFF "Peewee Playground" for ages 3-5 features singing, stories, crafts, active games and more, 9 am to noon Mondays through Thursdays through Aug. 14, Eastgate Woodlands and Thurston Park, Spfd. Children must be toilet trained and with parent/caregiver. 736-4544. FREE.

Book group for kids, 3:30 pm, Bethel Branch Library. FREE.

"Wiggle Workout," 10:30 am, Sheldon Branch Library. FREE.

Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library. FREE.

NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALL-STARS PLAYS THE WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL IN PORTLAND. SEE JULY 3 OUT OF TOWN.

LECTURE OBF's "Let's Talk" with Jeffrey Kahane, noon, Studio One, Hult. FREE.

MUSIC OBF presents Beethoven Piano Concertos Nos. 1 & 5, 8 pm, Silva, Hult. $27-$49.

Robert Cray, 8:30 pm, McDonald Theatre. $28 adv., $30 dos.

OBF's From Africa to Gospel with Andre Thomas, 5 pm, Beall, UO. $15, $12 stu., sr.

Jyemo, Broadfunk, 8:30 pm, WOW Hall. $7.

Hip-hop battle features cash prizes, 9:30 pm, Core Star Center, 439 W. 2nd Ave. $5.

Buster B. Jones, 8 pm, Luna. $10.

ON THE AIR "New Dimensions" features "From the Sixties to the 21st Century," Wes Nisker, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM.

"Arts Journal" features Japanese prints at White Lotus Gallery and the PICCFEST choir, 6 pm, CTV-22 & 29. Re-airs 9 pm July 5.

"Arts Encore" features Harth-Bedoya farewell, 9 pm, CTV-22 & 29.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION 1-hour fast bike rides, noon Monday through Friday, Bike Friday. 687-0487. FREE.

The Eugene Emeralds play the Salem Volcanoes, 6:35 pm, Civic Stadium. $8 res., $5 gen., $4 sr., children.

PERFORMANCE An Evening of Demonstrative Consarnedness with Ty Connor, music with Tom Heinl, 9 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $3.

PRESENTATION "Gaia Theory and Biology" introductory overview, 6:30 pm. For information call 344-2523. FREE.

SPIRITUAL Eugene peace circle, noon Thursdays, Suite 306, 474 Willamette St. 684-3850. FREE.

Prayer for Peace circles, noon Monday through Friday, Unity of the Valley. FREE.

 

FRIDAY, JULY 4
Sunrise 5:35 am; Sunset 8:59 pm
Av High 79; Av Low 50

ARTS/VISUAL 5:30 pm art openings include Turtlewood, woodwork by Marty Spaeth, Circle of Hands' Inner Circle Gallery; 6 pm openings include paintings by Ariana Storm, Downtown Lounge. FREE.

Lane Arts Council First Friday Artwalk features a free guided tour of downtown art galleries and visual arts attractions. The walk begins with paintings by Peter Herley, 5:30 pm, The Artworks Gallery. Then at 5:50 pm it's work by Kate Bollons and Robert Mason at Jacobs Gallery. At 6:10 pm the walk features work by Shayann Hoffer, Stephen and Georgia Williams, Scan Design. Then at 6:30 pm it's mixed-media by Dick Pickering at New Zone Art Collective. At 6:50 pm the final stop features watercolors by Linda Abblett at Café Paradiso. FREE.

BENEFIT Locks of Love hair drive, Fridays and Tuesdays through June, 20 W. 17th Ave. 870-0388. don.

FESTIVALS "A World of Art" 2003 Art and the Vineyard Festival features wine tasting, music on multiple stages, children's activities, Autism Rocks traveling arts show, youth arts stage, a garden art exhibit, information booths, food court, artists' marketplace, author appearances, art demonstrations, valet bicycle parking, 20-30 Club Freedom Festival, public duck-art project, fireworks and more, 11:30 am through fireworks today, and from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm tomorrow and July 5, Alton Baker Park. $5, $8 for all three days.

Nokie Edwards music festival features music, food, arts and crafts, car and motorcycle show more, 11:30 am to 8:30 pm today and from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm tomorrow, 23005 N. Coburg Rd., Harrisburg. $17.

GATHERINGS Bikes Not Bombs ride, 4 pm, 13th Ave. and University St. FREE.

Friendly Area Neighborhood and Friendly Neighbors for Peace citizen's picnic features food, games, music, crafts, sign-making, 4 to 8 pm, Washington Park. FREE.

Sex addicts anonymous meeting, 7 pm. For information call 342-5582. FREE.

4th of July food, bingo and conversation, 1 to 4 pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Spfd. FREE.

KIDSTUFF Playgroup for moms and newborns to two year olds, 10 am, Bambini. FREE.

MUSIC "Bach Party" features music by Colin McBride, Veronica Flynn, 12:30 to 2:30 pm today; music with Zach Knight, 12:30 to 4 pm, Youth Symphony String Orchestra, 3 pm tomorrow; and the Brian Gardener Trio, 1 pm; and James Tarpinian Trio, 12:30 pm July 6, various locations, Fifth St. Public Market. FREE.

"Rockin' on the River" features music with the Average White Band, and Elvin Bishop, fireworks, 5 pm to dark, Island Park, Spfd. $15 adv., $20 dos.

The Danged, 9:30 pm, Vet's Club. $3.

Eugene Symphonic Band, 6:30 pm, Washburne Park. FREE.

ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" features "State Pride and Ownership" and "Tracking Butterflies and Bigfoot in the Northwest," 9 am and 9 pm, KRVM, 1280 AM.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION Northwest Tandem Rally features short, medium and long tandem rides, today through July 6, around Crow and Lorane. Registration at Eugene Hilton. Kick-off rides starts at 9 am at Churchill High School. For information go to www.nwtr.org

GEARS rides 45 miles, Harrisburg, 6 pm, Alton Baker Park. FREE.

1-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, July 3.

SPIRITUAL "The Turn" aerobic prayer, 7:30 pm, Friends Meeting House, 2274 Onyx St. FREE.

Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, July 3.

THEATER Hair, 8 pm tonight and July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26, Actors Cabaret. $15 res., $10 gen., $29.95 for dinner and show.

 

SATURDAY, JULY 5
Sunrise 5:36 am; Sunset 8:58 pm
Av High 79; Av Low 50

CELEBRATION 25th Anniversary Animal House celebration features look-alike contest, parade, movie showings, toga party with the Kingsmen, more, 10:30 am to 5 pm, Cottage Grove. For information go to www.animalhousecelebration.com

FESTIVALS "A World of Art" 2003 Art and the Vineyard Festival continues. See Friday.

Nokie Edwards music 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. Ken Sokoloff plays at 10 am; Green Eggs and Glo at 11; Down Owens Lane at noon; Kristen Zimmerman at 1 pm; Tom Lemmon at 2 and Jelly Moon plays at 3:30 pm. FREE.

Harrisburg alumni reunion features memorabilia sharing, 3 to 8 pm, Harrisburg High School auditorium. $5.

Cascadia Forest 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.

Southtowne Shoppes Farmers Market, Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm, and Tuesdays 11 am to 3 pm, 28th Ave. and Oak St. FREE.

Farmers Market features produce, plants and flowers from more than 40 local growers, 9 am to 4 pm Saturdays and from 10 am to 3 pm Tuesdays, 8th Ave. and Oak St. FREE.

Growers Market features fresh grown local produce/fruit, artisans and crafters displaying wares, entertainment and more, main park, 9 am to 3 pm, Cottage Grove. FREE.

Veneta Saturday market features produce, crafts and festivities, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays, Veneta. 935-2268. FREE.

Lesbian social group meeting, 5 pm, Roaring Rapids Pizza Co., Glenwood. FREE.

KIDSTUFF Children's storytime, 11 am, Borders Books. FREE.

"Crazy Cartography" features hands-on science event surrounding bees, 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, Spanish storytime, 2 pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

Saturday storytime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE.

LECTURE "Becoming a Woman" herb presentation for young girls and their mothers, 10 am, and "Herb Garden Walk" 1 pm, Wise Acre Farm. 736-0164. "Becoming" is don., "Walk" is $15.

LITERARY ARTS Benefit poetry slam for the Eugene National Poetry Slam team features the team performing new poems, 9:30 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $4-$20 ss.

THE DROPKICK MURPHEYS PLAY A WARPED TOUR CONCERT, GORGE AMPHITHEATRE. SEE JULY 5, ON THE ROAD.

MUSIC OBF presents a duo piano recital with Ya-Fei Chuang and Robert Levin, 8 pm, Beall, UO. $22-$32.

Upright Dub Orchestra, 10 pm, Downtown Lounge. $5.

OBF presents the Oregon Renaissance Band, noon, Hult lobby. FREE.

The Walkabout Trio, 9:30 pm, Luna. $5

Flying Crooked, 7 pm, Early Rise Coffee, 2866 Crescent Rd. FREE.

The Courtesy Clerks, Mine 37, 10 pm, John Henry's. $3.

Caliente, 9:30 pm, Wild Duck. $12.

"Bach Party" continues. See Friday.

ON THE AIR "Arts Journal" continues. See Thursday, July 3.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION "Tai Chi in the Park," 9 am Saturdays, 17th Ave. and Charnelton St. 345-0988. don.

Obsidians bike 40 miles, Booth-Kelly Haul Rd. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don.

"Lake Borne of Fire" slide presentation about Clear Lake, 8:30 pm, McKenzie River Ranger Station. For information call 822-3381. FREE.

Northwest Tandem Rally continues. See Friday.

SPIRITUAL Tibetan Buddhist meditation with Tenzin La Gurmey, 9 am Saturdays and 6:30 pm Wednesdays. For information call 554-9696. $2-$5 ss.

"Tara Empowerment" with Lama Tsang Tsing, 2 pm, KDC, 917 E. 43rd Ave. $15.

 

SUNDAY, JULY 6
Sunrise 5:37 am; Sunset 8:58 pm
Av High 80; Av Low 50

FESTIVAL "A World of Art" 2003 Art and the Vineyard Festival continues. See Friday.

ANNE FEENEY AND CHRIS CHANDLER PLAY AT THE "BREAD AND ROSES REVIEW," A BENEFIT FOR INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD. SEE WEDNESDAY.

FILM "Can't Jail the Spirit" film series features Revolution in Peru Compilation, 8 pm, 100 Willamette, UO. FREE.

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

Open house features tour of organic garden, straw bale dormitory, sustainable forest and more, 2 to 4 pm, Aprovecho Research Center, 80574 Hazelton Rd., Cottage Grove. 942-8198. 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, 8th Ave. and Oak St. Trio Ritmo Romance plays from 1 to 3 pm. FREE.

Open air market features crafts, farmers, music and food vendors, 11 am to 7 pm Sundays through Nov. 30, downtown Blue River. FREE.

LECTURE OBF's "Inside Line" features a lecture with Robert Hurwitz, 3 pm, Soreng, Hult. FREE.

MUSIC OBF presents Alban Gerg's Violin Concerto with Alyssa Park, Festival Chorus and Orchestra, Elizabeth Keusch and others, 4 pm, Silva, Hult. $27-$49.

Springfield Community Concert Band, 6:30 pm, Washburne Park. FREE.

"Bach Party" continues. See Friday.

ON THE AIR "The Healing Connection" features "Astrology" Marti Goodban, 8 pm today and 7 pm July 10, CTV 22 & 29.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION Kayak trip on the White Salmon River. Meet at Oregon River Sports at 9 am. Must have experience. FREE.

Obsidians hike 4 miles, Three Pyramids. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don.

Tai Chi with Michiko Shirai, 1 pm, Scobert Park, 4th Ave. off Blair Blvd. don.

"Land of Fire and Ice" guided walk, 11 am, 1 and 2:30 pm today, July 13 and 20, Dee Wright Observatory. For information call 822-3381. FREE.

Northwest Tandem Rally continues. See Friday.

SPIRITUAL Tibetan Buddhist teachings with Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, 11 am Sundays, DBF Center, 3333 Storey Blvd. FREE.

"Vision and Heartsong Share," 10 am Sundays. For information call 484-3114 between 8 and 9 pm. FREE.

"Tara Teaching and Practice" with Lama Tsang Tsing, 9 am to 4 pm, KDC, 917 E. 43rd Ave. $25.

Dances of Universal Peace, 7:30 pm Sundays, Four Winds Yoga. FREE.

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

 

MONDAY, JULY 7
Sunrise 5:37 am; Sunset 8:58 pm
Av High 80; Av Low 50

ARTS/VISUAL Life drawing sessions, 7:30 to 10:15 pm Mondays, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 302-2727. $5.

BENEFIT Concert to benefit Lane Co. Bill of Rights Defense Committee features music with Cathleen Wilder, Paul Safar, Laughing Spirit Chorus and others, 8 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $5-$10 ss. don.

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

French conversation, 3:30 to 5:30 pm Mondays. For information call 937-2304. $5.

Emerald Ecos Community Currency organizational meeting, 6 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. FREE.

Opening ceremonies for the "Rites of Passage" program, 6 pm, 104 Center for Meeting and Learning, LCC main campus. 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 "Peewee Playground" continues. See Thursday, July 3.

LECTURE OBF's "Let's Talk" with Anton Armstrong, Andre Thomas, noon, Studio One, Hult. FREE.

MUSIC OBF presents Bach Cantatas, 5 pm and the Festival Baroque Ensemble, 8 pm, Beall, UO. $15, $12 sr., stu. for Cantatas, $22-$32 for Ensemble.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION "T'ai Chi in the Park," 12:10 pm Mondays and Wednesdays, Skinners Butte Park. 342-8537. FREE.

Nearby Nature action walk, 4 pm, Alton Baker Park Host Residence. FREE.

1-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, July 3.

SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, July 3.

THEATER "Get Down With Your Sweet Self" personal theater for women, 7:15 pm Mondays, Friends Meeting Hall. 686-8119. $9.

VIGIL Brethren and Mennonites vigil, 4:30 pm, Federal Building. FREE.

 

TUESDAY, JULY 8
Sunrise 5:38 am; Sunset 8:57 pm
Av High 80; Av Low 50

BENEFIT Locks of Love hair drive continues. See Friday.

GATHERINGS Trip initiator's clinic, 7:30 pm today and July 10, Outdoor Program office, EMU, UO. FREE.

Downtown Neighborhood Association July meeting, 6 pm, Wild Duck. FREE.

Southtowne Shoppes Farmers Market continues. See Saturday.

Farmers Market continues. See Saturday. FREE.

THE SUGAR BEETS PLAY A CONCERT AT AMAZON PARK. SEE TUESDAY.

KIDSTUFF Tuesday Toddlertime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE.

Chalk Art Festival features music with Kitsinshira Marimba Youth Ensemble, 11:30 am, Springfield Library. FREE.

Winnie the Pooh Mad Duckling performances, 11 am today through July 12, Robinson Theatre lawn, UO. $4.

Toddler storytime, 10:15 and 11 am, Downtown Library. FREE.

"Peewee Playground" continues. See Thursday, July 3.

MUSIC OBF presents "Organ Interludes" with Barbara Baird, Julia Brown, noon, and Bach Cantata BWV 112, 5 pm, Beall, UO, and the Youth Choral Academy Gospel Mass with Andre Thomas and Helmuth Rilling, 8 pm, Silva, Hult. "Organ" is free, $15, $12 sr., stu. for "Cantata" and "Mass" is $27-$49.

The Neville Brothers, 8:30 pm, McDonald Theatre. $28 adv., $30 dos.

The Sugar Beets, 6:30 pm, Amazon Center. FREE.

Caliente, 6:30 pm, Island Park. FREE.

ON THE AIR "Arts Encore" features Fiesta Latina, 6 pm, CTV-22 & 29.

"The Jefferson Exchange" features "Cultural Evolution and the Art of Finding Meaning and Love While Traveling," 9 am and 9 pm, KRVM, 1280 AM.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION Nearby Nature "Kalapuya Life and Lore" walk, 6 pm, Alton Baker Park Host Residence. FREE.

1-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, July 3.

SPIRITUAL Video meeting and meditation with GangaJi, 7 pm Tuesdays, 5th St. Market, 4th floor, Conf. Rm. FREE.

Zen meditation, 7:15 pm, Eugene Zendo, 2190 Garfield St. 302-4576. FREE.

Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, July 3.

VIGIL Peace vigil, 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Island Park and Main Streets, Spfd. 747-5886. FREE.

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 9
Sunrise 5:39 am; Sunset 8:57 pm
Av High 81; Av Low 50

MARE WAKEFIELD PLAYS A BENEFIT FOR KRVM, 91.9 FM, AT CAFE PARADISO. SEE WEDNESDAY.

BENEFITS Benefit for KRVM 91.9 FM features music by Mare Wakefield, 8 pm, Café Paradiso. $4-$10 ss. don.

"The Bread and Roses Review" features spoken word, music and chocolate, concert with Anne Feeney and Chris Chandler to benefit the Industrial Workers of the World Lane Co. Branch, 7 pm, 660 W. 20th Ave. $7-$12 ss. don.

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

Whiteaker Community Council general meeting, 7 pm, Whiteaker Community Center, corner of Clark and N. Jackson Streets. FREE.

KIDSTUFF Wednesday evening storytime, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE.

"Spin, Pop, Boom!" Mad Science performance, 11:30 am, Island Park, Spfd. FREE.

"Explore Science Fun," 10:45 and 11:30 am, and "Magic Pot" stories, 10:15 and 11 am, Downtown Library. FREE.

"Peewee Playground" continues. See Thursday, July 3.

Winnie the Pooh continues. See Tuesday.

MUSIC OBF's presents "On the House" with Guy Few, noon, Hult lobby; Bach Double Choir Motets, 5 pm, Beall, UO and The Tao of the Well Tempered Bach, 8 pm, Soreng, Hult. "On the House" is free, $15, $12 stu., sr. for "Motets" and "The Tao" is $22-$32.

Erase Errata, The King Cobra, Shoplifting, 9:30 pm, WOW Hall. $7 adv., $8 dos.

James Tarpinian Trio, 6:30 pm, center court, Valley River Center. FREE.

Joanne Rand, 9pm, Sam Bond's. $7.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION "T'ai Chi in the Park" continues. See Monday.

1-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, July 3.

PRESENTATIONS "CONAVIGUA: Women in the Guatemalan Civil War," presentation by Guatemalan widows, 7 pm, Mother Kali's Books. FREE.

"The HEART of Healing" for strengthening abilities in connection and intuition, Russ Reina, 7 pm, Foolscap Books. www.lostvalley.org FREE.

"End of Life Issues for Families with an Alzheimer's Loved One," 2 pm, PeaceHealth Wellness Center, 4010 Aerial Way. FREE.

SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, July 3.

Tibetan Buddhist meditation continues. See Saturday.

VIGILS Vigil, 4:30 pm, Federal Building. FREE.

 

THURSDAY, JULY 10
Sunrise 5:40 am; Sunset 8:56 pm
Av High 81; Av Low 50

ARTS/VISUAL "Framing Your Art" presentation, Kristina Reeves, Susan Rust, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Sr. Adult Center, Spfd. FREE.

FESTIVAL Oregon Country Fringe Festival features music with the Spin Doctors, Bill Willie Bluz, Dose Hermanos and others, a film festival and more, 5 pm today, tomorrow and July 12, Secret House Vineyards, Veneta. $3 today, $20 adv., $25 dos. tomorrow and $5 July 12. For music schedule go to www.ocff.com

GATHERINGS Trip initiator's clinic continues. See Tuesday.

Meridian Farmers Market continues. See Thursday, July 3.

HIV counseling and testing continues. See Thursday, July 3.

KIDSTUFF Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library. FREE.

"Peewee Playground" continues. See Thursday, July 3.

Winnie the Pooh continues. See Tuesday.

LECTURE OBF's "Let's Talk" with James Taylor and vocal soloists, noon, Studio One, Hult. FREE.

MUSIC Terry Robb, 8:30 pm, Café Paradiso. $10.

Benvento Russo Duo, 9 pm, Wild Duck. $8.

OBF presents Beethoven as Inheritor of Mozart, 5 pm, and Festival Chorus a Cappella, 8 pm, Beall, UO. $15, $12 stu., sr. for "Beethoven" and $22-$32 for "Festival Chorus."

Tony Graham, 6 pm, Coiner Park, Cottage Grove. FREE.

Etouffee, 6:30 pm, Peterson Park. FREE.

ON THE AIR "New Dimensions" features "From the Sixties to the 21st Century," Wes Nisker, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM.

"The Healing Connection" continues. See Sunday.

OUTDOORS/RECREATION The Eugene Emeralds play the Yakima Bears, 7:05 tonight, tomorrow and July 12 and 14, and at 5:05 pm July 13, Civic Stadium. $8 res., $5 gen., $4 sr., children.

1-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, July 3.

SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, July 3.

Eugene peace circle continues. See Thursday, July 3.

 

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

ETTA JAMES PLAYS THE BRITT FEST. SEE JULY 3 OUT OF TOWN.

JULY 3 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.

Etta James, 7 pm, Britt Festival Jacksonville. $27-$46.

A reception for MFA 2003, work by UO graduate students, 6 pm, Pacific NW College of Art, Portland. Exhibit runs through July 31. FREE.

The Oregon 2003 Biennial and The Shape of Color, work by Joan Miró, Portland Art Museum, through Sept. 7. $10, $9 sr. stu, $6 youth.

The 14th Annual Ernest Block Music Festival, today through July 12, Newport Performing Arts Center. For information call (541) 265-ARTS.

Waterfront Blues Festival benefits the Oregon Food Bank, featuring cruises, food and drink, music by Taj Mahal, the Philip Walker Band, Curtis Salgado, Etta James and many more, today through July 6, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland. $5 plus two cans of non-perishable food per day, $15 for a four-day pass.

An opening for Celebrations, Events and Games, an exhibit showcasing artifacts, photographs and stories celebrating Peace Corps service, 7 pm, Multnomah Co. Central Library. Exhibit runs through Aug. 4. FREE.

JULY 4 Too Much Reality 5th Annual Gala Show, 7:30 pm, Yachats Commons. $10 adv., $12 dos.

JULY 5 Warped Tour features Talib Kweli, Vendetta Red and many other bands, 12:30 pm, Gorge Amphitheater, George, Wa. $30 adv., $35 dos.

JULY 6 Steve Winwood, 7:30 pm, Brittfest, Jacksonville. $33-$55.

 

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

JULY 3 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE.

Red, White and Blues Riverfront Festival features food, wine and microbrews, crafts, children's activities and fireworks, today and tomorrow, Riverfront Commemorative Park. $5.

JULY 5 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.

Taj Mahal, 7:30 pm, Britt Festival Jacksonville. $24-$38.

THE SPIN DOCTORS PLAY DURING THE OREGON COUNTRY FRINGE FESTIVAL IN VENETA. SEE THURSDAY, JULY 10.

JULY 8 "Osteoporosis Education and Prevention for Men Over 50," 2 pm, and "Finding Community Housing" Alzheimer's Education Program presentation, 1 pm, Corvallis Sr. Center. FREE.

JULY 9 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.

JULY 10 Philomath Frolic & Rodeo 2003 features rodeos, barbecues, craft and food booths, dances, parades and children's events, today through July 13, Philomath Rodeo Grounds. For information call 929-2611. $25 weekend pass.

Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE.

 

ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES

The deadline for applications for the Springfield Community Development Advisory Committee is July 11. Application forms are available at the City Manager's Office, City Hall, Spfd.

 

DANCE LISTINGS

Th: Alfredo's Bellydancing—7, 8. For location, call 302-8143.
Scottish—7:30, Friends Meeting Hall. No Phone.Tribal
Bellydance, Beg.—7, Int.—8 Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Argentine Tango—8, Studio B. www.eugenetango.com
Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Razia's Bellydance II—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052.

Fr: Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Dance/Yoga—8:45 am, Friends Meeting Hall. 684-9701.
Jean's Dance Fitness—8:30 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 341-6448.
Ballroom—7:30, 220 Gerlinger, UO. 684-4801.

Sa: Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Salsa—8:30, Studio B. 461-6681.
Pre-ballet for children—11:30 am,
creative movement—12:30, Paradise Dance Studio, 485-4669.
Tango—7, Broadway Plaza. No phone.
Bellydance—1, Eugene School of Ballet. 685-0475.

Su: Argentine Tango, Beg.—6:30, Studio B. 343-2162.
International Folk—7:15, In-Shape Fitness. 726-7548.

Mo: Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
West Coast Swing—7, Agate Hall. 687-9464.
Bellydance—7, Foolscap Bookstore. 686-2778.
Razia's Bellydance II—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052.
West African—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
Jean's Dance Fitness—8:30 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 341-6448.

Tu: Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Salsa—9, In-Shape Athletic Club. 345-9024.
International Folk—7:30, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. 461-9328.
Swing—6:45, Rock 'n' Rodeo. 68-SWING.
Razia's Bellydance I—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052.

We: Contact Improvisation—5:30, Agate Hall. 517-1897.
Jean's Dance Fitness—8:30 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 341-6448.
Middle Eastern—7:30, Ballet Fantastique. 461-2086.
Astryd's Middle Eastern, Int.—7:30, Eugene School of Ballet. 683-7778.
Ballet—5:30 pm, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669.
Swing/Lindy—8, Studio B, 189 W. 8th Ave. 684-4516.
Israeli—8, Temple Beth Israel. 343-8920.

 


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