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THURSDAY,
AUGUST 7 BENEFIT A musical and spoken word benefit for Anamalie features Nicole Sangsuree, Mister Sister, Nettle and others, 8 pm, Morning Glory Café. 687-0709. $5 sugg. don. FILM Oregon Festival of American Music presents Easter Parade, 10 am, Shedd Chapel. FREE. GATHERINGS Meridian Farmers Market, noon to 5 pm Thursdays, 18th Ave. and Willamette St. FREE. HIV counseling and testing, 9 to 11:15 am Thursdays, 135 E. 6th Ave. $15.
KIDSTUFF Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library, Preschool Storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel Library. FREE. Live reptiles help celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program, 1 and 3 pm, Springfield Library. FREE. "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. "Comedy Jam" by students grades 7-12, 11:30 am today, tomorrow and Aug. 9, 2520 Harris St. $2 sugg. don. "Mr. Bob's Music Party," 10:30 am, Sheldon branch; 1 pm Bethel branch; 3:30 pm Downtown branch libraries. FREE. J. and the Beanstalk Mad Duckling performance, 11 am today, tomorrow and Aug. 9, Robinson Theatre lawn, Villard, UO. $4. LECTURE The first crooners by Ian Whitcomb, part of OFAM's Easy to Remember presentation, 5 pm, Shedd Chapel. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Dean Van Leuven reads, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. MUSIC John Pizzarelli Trio, 7:30 pm, Hult Center. $18-$44. JAW Productions MC battle, 9:30 pm, Core Star Center. $5. OFAM's "Easy to Remember: The Great American Songbook" summer festival features Puttin' on the Ritz, Fred Astair and the Classics, 7:30 pm, Hult Center. $18-$44. Windy Ridge, 7:30 pm, Coiner Park, Cottage Grove. FREE. Tab Benoit, 8:30 pm, Wild Duck. $15 adv., $17 dos. George Kuo, Martin Pahinui and Aaron Mahi, 8 pm, WOW Hall. $15 adv., $17 dos. ON THE AIR "Jefferson Exchange" features "Economic Security in the Northwest," Eric de Place, 8 am and 8 pm, RVVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION National Masters Track and Field Meet, today through Sunday, Hayward Field, UO. For information go to http://www.eugenechamps.com/The Eugene Emeralds play the Spokane Indians, 7:05 pm tonight, tomorrow and Aug. 9 and 11, and at 5:05 pm Aug. 10, Civic Stadium. $8 res., $5 gen., $4 sr., stu. One-hour fast bike rides, noon Monday through Friday, Bike Friday. 687-0487. FREE. Obsidians hike 6 miles, Matthieu Lakes. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. "Bikes Not Bombs" bike ride, 4 pm, 13th Ave. and University St. 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,
AUGUST 8 ARTS/VISUAL An opening for paintings by Mark Clarke and Margaret Coe, 5:30 pm, Karin Clarke Gallery. FREE. An opening for work by John Mulder, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. CONFERENCE Opening night of the "Break the Chains" conference features lectures by Ward Churchill and Safiya Bukhari, 8:30 pm, United Lutheran Church. Proceeds go to prisoner-support. www.breakthechains.net$5-$10 ss. for nighttime events, university events are free. DANCE Music with Ala Nar and Midnight Sun Quintet features bellydancing with Astryd deMichele, 9:30 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $6. FESTIVAL The Scandinavian Festival features children's activities, arts and crafts, information, music and more, today and tomorrow, Junction City. The Valley Boys play at 9 pm each night. $5. FILM OFAM presents High Society, 10 am, Shedd Chapel. FREE. KIDSTUFF Playgroup for moms and newborns to 2-year-olds, 10 am, Bambini. FREE. "Insect Extravaganza" features bug collecting, noon to 4 pm today and tomorrow, The Science Factory. $4 includes exhibit admission. www.sciencefactory.org"Explore Theatre!" with Sparky Roberts, and preschool storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel Library. FREE. "Comedy Jam" continues. See Thursday, Aug. 7. J. and the Beanstalk continues. See Thursday, Aug. 7. LECTURES OFAM's "The Canonization of The American Popular Song," Steve Stone, 5 pm, Shedd Chapel. FREE. "Western Sufism," 7:30 pm, Friends Meeting House, 2274 Onyx St. 302-3204. FREE. "Flower Arranging From the Garden," 1:30 pm, Willamalane
Sr. Center. FREE. David Acker, 8 pm, Luna. $8. OFAM's My Favorite Things concert, 2:30 pm, Shedd Concert Hall. $12-$28.
OUTDOORS/RECREATION The Eugene Emeralds play the Spokane Indians. See Thursday, Aug. 7. One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Aug. 7. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Aug. 7. PRESENTATION "Faith, Hope and Community Development in Rural El Salvador" presentation by El Salvadorian teachers and community organizers, 7 pm, First United Methodist Church. FREE. THEATER The Mouse that Roared, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and Aug. 15, 16, 22 and 23, and at 2:30 pm Aug. 10 and 17, Cottage Theatre, Cottage Grove. $11 adv., $12 dos. I Hate Hamlet, 8:15 pm tonight, tomorrow and Aug. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23, and at 2 pm Aug. 10 and 17, Very Little Theatre. $12 res., $9 for sr. on Sundays, $9 for stu. on Thursdays.
SATURDAY,
AUGUST 9 COMEDY ComedySportz, 8 pm, The ComedySportz Theatre, 10th Ave. and Oak St. 517-9996. $8, $7 with a can of food for FOOD for Lane Co. CONFERENCE "Break the Chains" conference features presentation by Chrystos and Leslie Bull, 8 pm, Core Star Cultural Center, 2nd Ave. and Lawrence St. A musical performance by Jim Page follows. www.breakthechains.net$5-$10 ss. for nightime events, university events are free. FESTIVAL The Scandinavian 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. Paul Prince plays at 10 am; Nisse's Dream at 11; Celtic Tradition at noon; Patti McCulla at 1 pm; Inspirational Sounds at 2 and Sweet Island Thyme plays at 3:30 pm. FREE. Cascadia Forest Goods warehouse sale features figured maple, chinkapin, walnut, decking, siding, paneling, fencing and more from sustainably managed forests and recycled wood, 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. KIDSTUFF Children's storytime, 11 am, Borders Books. FREE. Saturday storytime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Family music time, 10:15 am, Downtown and Sheldon libraries. FREE. J. and the Beanstalk continues. See Thursday, Aug. 7. "Comedy Jam" continues. See Thursday, Aug. 7. "Insect Extravaganza" continues. See Friday. LECTURE OFAM's "The Memory of All That," James Ralph, Shedd Chapel. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Derrick Jensen speaks and signs copies of his The Culture of Make Believe, 6:30 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE. MUSIC OFAM public jam, 10:30 am, lobby, Hult. FREE. Grynch CD release party includes Ailment, Grus and Stacked, 10 pm, The Wetlands. $4. Robert Earl Keen, Danny Barnes, 9:30 pm, WOW Hall. $15 adv., $17 dos. OFAM's The Song Is You concert, 2:30 pm, and Anything Goes concert, 7:30 pm, Shedd Concert Hall. $12-$28 per concert. OUTDOORS/RECREATION "Tai Chi in the Park," 9 am Saturdays, 17th Ave. and Charnelton St. 345-0988. don. Obsidians hike 8.6 miles, Crescent Mountain. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. GEARS rides 45 miles, Wendling Loop. Meet at 9 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. The Eugene Emeralds play the Spokane Indians. See Thursday, Aug. 7. PRESENTATIONS "Trees of History: Exploring Old-Growth Forests" slideshow, 8 pm, Paradise Campground Amphitheater. FREE. "Waldo Lake's Unique History," Carol Winkler, 7 pm, North Waldo boat ramp amphitheater. FREE. SCIENCE "Summer Sky Above Eugene" interactive show features planets, stars and images from the Hubble Space Probe, 2 pm Saturdays, The Science Factory Hands-on Children's Museum. www.sciencefactory.orgFree with admission to The Science Factory. SPIRITUAL Tibetan Buddhist meditation with Tenzin La Gurmey, 9 am Saturdays and 6:30 pm Wednesdays. For information call 554-9696. $2-$5 ss. THEATER Two Gentlemen of Verona, 6 pm today, tomorrow and Aug. 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31, Amazon Park. A pre-show for children is at 5 pm. FREE.
The Mouse that Roared continues. See Friday. I Hate Hamlet continues. See Friday.
SUNDAY,
AUGUST 10 CONFERENCE "Break the Chains" conference features lectures by Laura Whitehorn and Ed Mead. A musical performance with Azuquita follows. www.breakthechains.net$5-$10 ss. for nightime events, university events are free. GATHERINGS "Strategies to prevent demolition and redevelopment in Moss/Villard/Columbia neighborhood," 7 pm Sundays, 13th and Alder Starbucks. FREE. Washburne Historic District home tour features tours of 11 homes, 1 to 5 pm, Spfd. Tickets and information available at Springfield Museum. $5. A Sunday market features organic produce, plants and seeds, ceramics, bamboo and more to benefit not-for-profit permaculture education projects, noon to 5 pm Sundays through Oct., 8th Ave. and Blair St. FREE. Rainbow Family potluck, 3 to 6 pm, at the end of Fir St., Marie Jacobs Park. Bring food and juice to share, utensils and instruments. FREE. Mercado Latino open air Latin American marketplace features vendors of Latin American food, produce, bread, handcrafts, clothes and more, 11 am to 5 pm Sundays through Oct. 26, 8th Ave. and Oak St. DJ Jorge Monray plays from 11 am to 3 pm; a pinata for kids is at 1 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. Aprovecho Research Center Open House and tours, 2 to 4 pm, Aprovecho Research Center, Cottage Grove. 942-8198. FREE. MUSIC Stephanie Schneiderman, Dan Gildea, Christine LeDoux, 8:30 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $3-$5 ss. Guys and Dolls continues. See Friday. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Tai Chi with Machiko Shirai, 1 pm, Scobert Park. FREE. "Land of Fire and Ice – Our Changing Landscape" nature tours, 11 am, 1 pm and 2:30 pm, Dee Wright Observatory. (541) 822-3381. FREE. GEARS rides 80 miles, Hwy. 242. Meet at 8 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. The Eugene Emeralds play the Spokane Indians in the Eugene Weekly Sweatshirt Night, 7:05 pm, Civic Stadium. Los Mex Pistols Del Norte play before, during and after the game; the Amazing Alphonzo performs throughout. Free Eugene Weekly sweatshirts to first 500 adults. See Thursday, Aug. 7. SPIRITUAL "Vision and Heartsong Share," 10 am Sundays. For information call 484-3114 between 8 and 9 pm. FREE. Falun Gong exercise, 9 am Sundays, Gold's Gym, Spfd. www.falundafaoregon.orgFREE. Tibetan Buddhist teachings feature meditation, chanting and recitation, 11 am to 1 pm Sundays, 3333 Storey Blvd. 431-1066. FREE. THEATER The Mouse that Roared continues. See Friday. I Hate Hamlet continues. See Friday. Two Gentlemen of Verona continues. See Saturday.
MONDAY,
AUGUST 11 ARTS/VISUAL Life drawing sessions, 7:30 to 10:15 pm Mondays, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 302-2727. $5. DISCUSSION "Socrates Café" discusses The Poisonwood Bible, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. GATHERINGS HIV counseling/testing, 4 to 7 pm Mondays, HIV Alliance, 1966 Garden Ave. don. Autism support group, 4:30 pm, St. Mary's Episcopal Church. 689-2228. FREE. French conversation, 3:30 to 5:30 pm Mondays. For information call 937-2304. $5. 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, Aug. 7. LECTURE OFAM's "Sheet Music Art" dinner/lecture with William Zinsser, 6 pm, The Town Club. $50 includes wine-tasting, dinner and lecture. MUSIC Tower of Power, 8 pm, McDonald Theatre. $28 adv., $30 dos. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Aug. 7. The Eugene Emeralds play the Spokane Indians. See Thursday, Aug. 7. SPIRITUAL "Introduction to Zazen," 7 pm, Eugene Zendo, 2190 Garfield St. 302-4576. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Aug. 7. 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,
AUGUST 12 DISCUSSION "Explorations" group discusses Stardoc, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. FAIR Lane County Fair "Gotta Be There!" features music, rides, kids' park, sports and fitness activities, climbing, basketball, food and drinks, bingo, shows, art, animals and more, 11 am to 10 pm T-TH, 11 am-11 pm F-SA and 11 am-8 pm SU through Aug. 17, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. Heart plays at 7:30 pm tonight; The Beachboys at 7:30 pm tomorrow; Sixpence None the Richer at 7:30 pm Aug. 14; Rascal Flatts at 7:30 pm Aug. 15; Lonestar at 7:30 pm Aug. 16 and Pepe & the Bottle Blondes and Hit Explosion from 3 to 7 pm Aug. 17. Entrance is $8, $6 ages 6-15, ages 5 and younger are free. Concerts are 12.50-$16.50 and Sunday music is free. GATHERINGS Southtowne Shoppes Farmers Market continues. See Saturday. Farmers Market continues. See Saturday. FREE. KIDSTUFF Tuesday Toddlertime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Toddler storytime, 10:15 and 11 am, Downtown Library. FREE. "Peewee Playground" continues. See Thursday, Aug. 7. LECTURE "The Mind of Language: Issues in Cognitive Linguistics," George Lakoff, 4 pm, 180 Campbell Hall, UO. FREE.
LITERARY ARTS Lauren Kessler reads, 7 pm, Knight Library, UO. FREE. MUSIC OFAM's Stage Struck!, 2:30 pm, Shedd Concert Hall. $6-$20. OFAM's Jeepers Creepers dinner and dance, 6 pm, EMU Ballroom, UO. $20-$57. Diana Witkowski, 7:30 pm, Dougherty Dance Theatre, Gerlinger, UO. $6. Island Jammin', 6:30 pm, Island Park, Spfd. FREE. ON THE AIR "Alternative Radio" features "Imperialism: Then and Now," 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Aug. 7. PRESENTATION "Start or Tune-up your Small Business with the Enneagram," Lloyd Nygaard, 7 pm. For information call 431-0851. $8. 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. 302-4576. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Aug. 7. VIGIL Peace vigil, 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Island Park and Main Streets, Spfd. 747-5886. FREE.
WEDNESDAY,
AUGUST 13 FAIR Lane County Fair "Gotta Be There!" continues. See Tuesday. FILM OFAM presents Sun Valley Serenade, 10 am, Shedd Chapel. FREE. GATHERINGS Caring for the Caregiver support group, Wednesday afternoons. For information, call 687-6234. FREE. Spanish-English conversation group ice-cream social, 6 pm, City Council Ward 7 Forum, 7:30 pm, Whiteaker Community Center. FREE. KIDSTUFF Wednesday evening storytime, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. "Art and Nature" Wild Wednesdays in the Wetlands features nature drawing for ages 8-12, 8 am. For information call 683-6494. FREE. Preschool storytime, 10:15 and 11 am, Downtown Library. FREE. "Peewee Playground" continues. See Thursday, Aug. 7. LITERARY ARTS Kate Wilhelm reads, 7 pm, Borders Books. FREE. LECTURES OFAM's "Mercer and Film," Carl Woideck, 1:15 pm, and "American Standard I," William Zinsser, 5 pm, Shedd Chapel. FREE. "Myths and Facts of Medicaid as a Resource for Your Family in Alzheimer's Care" 2 pm, PeaceHealth Senior Health and Wellness Center. 345-8392. FREE. MUSIC OFAM's Memories of You concert, 2:30 pm, Shedd Concert Hall. $12-$28. Yard Dogs Road Show burlesque, vaudeville, carnival review, 9 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $5.
The Cosmic Wheel Traveling Medicine Show, 7 pm, Scobert Park. FREE. Guys and Dolls continues. See Friday. Rich Glauber, 11:30 am, Meadow Park. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARS rides 33 miles, "Over the Hump Around the Dump." Meet at 6 pm, Alton Baker Park. FREE. One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Aug. 7. SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Aug. 7. Tibetan Buddhist meditation continues. See Saturday. VIGIL Vigil, 4:30 pm, Federal Building. FREE.
THURSDAY,
AUGUST 14 CONVENTION Sixth International Mars Society Convention features lectures and banquet, today through Aug. 17, Eugene Hilton. For information go to www.marssociety.orgFAIR Lane County Fair "Gotta Be There!" continues. See Tuesday. FILM OFAM's Stormy Weather, 10 am, Shedd Chapel. FREE. GATHERINGS Meridian Farmers Market continues. See Thursday, Aug. 7. HIV counseling and testing continues. See Thursday, Aug. 7. KIDSTUFF Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library, Preschool Storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel Library. FREE. "Peewee Playground" continues. See Thursday, Aug. 7. LECTURES OFAM's "Arlen & Jazz" lecture, Carl Woideck, 1:15 pm; and "American Standard II," William Zinsser, 5 pm, Shedd Chapel. FREE. "Introduction to Reiki III," 4 pm, 188 W. B St., Bldg N-3. 915-5723. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Elizabeth Engstrom reads from Black Leather, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE.
MUSIC OFAM's Stormy Weather concert, 2:30 pm, and Georgia on my Mind, 7:30 pm, Shedd Concert Hall. $12-$28 per concert. Asylum Street Spankers, 9 pm, Sam Bond's Garage. $12. Diana Witkowski, 8:30 pm, Luna. $7. ON THE AIR "Breaking Ranks: Dignity for All with Robert Fuller," 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Aug. 7. Hike to Gordon Meadows, 8 am, Sweet Home Ranger District. 367-9206. $10. SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Aug. 7. Eugene peace circle continues. See Thursday, Aug. 7. THEATER I Hate Hamlet continues. See Friday.
ON
THE ROAD AUG. 7 Work by Susan Diehl and Jennifer Diehl, Portland and Sheridan Lawrence Galleries, through Aug. 10. FREE. Douglas County Fair features rides, food and drink, children's activities, animals, concerts and more, today through Aug. 9, Douglas Co. Fairgrounds, Roseburg. For information call 957-7010. Work by Tracy MacEwan and Brian Mackin, Freed Gallery, Lincoln City, through Aug. 31. FREE. The Oregon 2003 Biennial and The Shape of Color, work by Joan Miro‚, Portland Art Museum, through Sept. 7. $10, $9 sr. stu, $6 youth. AUG. 8 Homowo African Arts Festival features crafts, food, art, dance and music by Obo Addy and others, today, tomorrow, South Park Blocks, PSU, Portland. For information go to www.homowo.org$5 sugg. don. AUG. 10 J.T. & The Tourist, 1:30 to 5:30 pm, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Turner. FREE. AUG. 11 "Concerts in the Park" features "Artists of the Portland Opera," 7 pm, Monteith Park, Albany. FREE. Manhattan Transfer, 8 pm, Brittfest, Jacksonville. $27-$47. AUG. 12 The Perseid Meteor Shower Star Party, 9 pm, Rooster Rock State Park, off I-84 at exit 25, east of Sandy River. (503) 797-4610. FREE.
AUG. 14 "Concerts in the Park" features "Cubanismo," 7 pm, Monteith Park, Albany. FREE.
CORVALLIS
EVENTS AUG. 7 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE. Daniel Robinson reads, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. AUG. 9 Corvallis Saturday Market features local crafts, food, children's activities and entertainment, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays through Nov. 22, South Riverfront parking lot, 236 SW 5th St. FREE. Americanistan and Elena Villa dance and play Middle Eastern and Mediterranean music, 7:30 pm, Intaba's Kitchen. FREE. Annual Corvallis Arts Guild Clothesline Sale of Art, 9 am to 5 pm, Benton Co. Courthouse. FREE. 2nd Annual Hoop Jam 3-on-3 basketball tournament benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Corvallis, today and tomorrow. For information or to register, call 757-1909. AUG. 10 David Cruise reads, 7 pm, Grass Roots Books and Things. FREE. AUG. 12 Alzheimer's Support Group, 1:30 pm, Corvallis Sr. Center. FREE. AUG. 13 Corvallis Wednesday Farmers Market features local produce, 8 am to 1 pm Wednesdays through Nov. 26, Benton Co. Fairgrounds. FREE. AUG. 14 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE. ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES The Lane Co. Drug and Alcohol Prevention Team seeks volunteers for St. Patrick's Day event. Call 682-4584. The Lane Co. Fair seeks volunteers. Call 682-7888. Auditions for Cottage Theatre's Fools, 7 pm on Aug. 11, Cottage Theatre, Cottage Grove. 484-6760. The UO Museum of Natural History seeks tour guide, store clerk and visitor greeter volunteers. Call 346-3024.
DANCE LISTINGS Th: Alfredo's Bellydancing—7, 8. For location,
call 302-8143. Fr: Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio.
485-4669. 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.
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With
over 30 years of recording and touring experience behind
them, Tower of Power still garners reviews calling
them a "very contemporary sounding band." The horn section
has earned Tower the reputation of being one of the best,
tightest rhythm and blues outfits today. Coming to the
McDonald Theatre, buckle in and hear for yourself. See
Monday Calendar.
Feeling
chilly? Want to have a ball? Eugene Weekly
Sweatshirt Night at Civic Stadium features the Eugene
Emeralds whuppin' up on the Spokane Indians. The first
500 adults receive a free authentic Em's sweatshirt. Los
Mex Pistols Del Norte play hot tunes before, during and
after the game, including the "National Anthem" and a
funky rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame". The
Amazing Alphonso will shuck, jive, and strut his stuff
as only he can. Everyone wins, except perhaps the Spokane
Indians. Yerrrr out! See Saturday Calendar.
The
Lane County Fair "Gotta Be There" is back at the fairgrounds,
featuring rides, animals, art, food and drink, as well
as a power-packed concert line-up. New to the fair this
year is a local musicians stage, highlighting many talented
Eugene performers. On the national level, Heart plays
Tuesday; The Beach Boys play Wednesday; Sixpence None
the Richer plays Thursday; Rascal Flatts plays Friday;
Lonestar on Saturday; Pepe & the Bottle Blondes as
well as Hit Explosion play on Sunday. Ride the bumper
cars or traipse through the haunted house. See Tuesday
Calendar.
