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THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 4 GATHERINGS Meridian Farmers Market, noon to 5 pm Thursdays, 18th Ave. and Willamette St. FREE. Emerald Classic Cluster Dog Show, 8 am today through Sept. 7, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. For information call 689-9632. HIV counseling and testing, 9 to 11:15 am Thursdays, 135 E. 6th Ave. $15. MUSIC Eclypse, 8 pm, Luna. $5. Hip hop battle, 9:30 pm, CoreStar Center, 439 W. 2nd Ave. $5. Bernie Worrell and the Woo Warriors, 9 pm, Wild Duck. $10 adv., $12 dos. Wilco, Carla Bozulich, 9 pm, McDonald Theatre. $22 adv. Kari Gaffney, 7 pm, Borders Books. FREE.
ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" features "The Factors Influencing the U.S. Economy and how Federal Changes Affect the Fiscal Reality of State and Local Governments," Bob Pollin, 9 am and 9 pm, KRVM, 1280 AM. "The Healing Connection," 7 pm Thursdays, CTV-22. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides, noon Monday through Friday, Bike Friday. 687-0487. FREE. Kayak trip on Willamette River, 5 pm, Oregon River Sports. FREE. Bikes not Bombs bike ride, 4 pm, 13th and University Aves. FREE. The Eugene Emeralds play the Vancouver Canadians, 7:05 pm, Civic Stadium. $8 res., $5 gen., $4 sr., stu. 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,
SEPTEMBER 5 ARTS/VISUAL 5:30 pm art openings include September Extravaganza, work by New Zone Art Gallery members at New Zone, paintings by Emily Lopez at WOW Hall Gallery and a photographic group show at Photozone Gallery; 6:30 openings include A Happy Accident, work by Kit W. Kerkvliet and J. Davis Wilson, Feinstein's Museum of Unfine Art and Records; 7 pm openings include work by Dad Hitchcock, New Odyssey Juice and Java Bar. FREE. First Friday Artwalk features a free guided tour of downtown art galleries and visual art attractions. The walk starts at 5:30 pm with work by Claire Flint at Café Paradiso. At 5:50 pm it's work by Hiilawe Mitchell, Rachael Bourdet and Will Lillard at Ruby Gallery. At 6:10 pm it's work by Ellen Gabehart at Eugene Free Network. At 6:30 pm the walk features work by Taika Kinoshita and others at White Lotus Gallery. At 6:50 pm the last stop is for work by Robert Elchert at The Artworks Gallery. FREE.
FESTIVAL The Valley Boys, 7 pm tonight and tomorrow, Eugene Oktoberfest beer garden, 1760 Echo Hollow Rd. For information call 687-8204. Festival runs 11 am to 11 pm today and tomorrow, and from 11 am to 7 pm Sept. 7. $5. FORUM "Pacifica Forum," noon, Wesley Center. 344-0483. FREE. GATHERINGS Flea market features furniture, rugs, kids' stuff, clothing and more, 9 am to 3 pm, Temple Beth Israel. FREE. Emerald Classic Cluster Dog Show continues. See Thursday, Sept. 4. KIDSTUFF Playgroup for moms and newborns to 2-year-olds, 10 am, Bambini. FREE. "The Sound of Science" features sounds and noisemakers, noon to 4 pm, The Science Factory. $4 includes exhibit admission. www.sciencefactory.org MUSIC Kari Gaffney, 8:30 pm, Luna. $10. Jerry Joseph, the John Shipe Band, 10 pm, John Henry's. $7. Autoharp DJ, Abaqua, Elizabeth Cable, 9 pm, Sam Bond's. $3-$5 ss. The Danged, 9:30 pm, Mac's at the Vet's Club. $3. Softcore, The Lovers, The Rhythm Pimps, Station Wag, 8:30 pm, WOW Hall. $5. ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" features "The Faces of Modern Israel and an Overview of the Arab-Israeli Problems," David Meir-Levi, 9 am and 9 pm, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Sept. 4. SPIRITUAL "The Turn" aerobic prayer, 7:30 pm, Friends Meeting House. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Sept. 4.
SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 6 ARTS/VISUAL An opening of work by Work by Chuy Mendez, 6 pm, Secret House Winery Gallery, Veneta. FREE. "Outdoor Art Show" features work by Rex Purkerson, 10 am to 4 pm, 3840 Stewart Rd. 345-7659. FREE. Sharing of artwork and creative space, all day, Ruby Gallery, 55 W. Broadway Ave. 515-9100. FREE.
BENEFIT Earth Friendly Garden Tour to benefit the FOOD for Lane County Gardens Program features talks by master gardeners, garden tours by youth farmers, produce and flower sales and more, 10 am to 2 pm, GrassRoots Garden, 1465 Coburg Rd. and the Youth Farm, 705 Flamingo Ave., Spfd. For information call 343-282. $10, under 16 free with an adult. 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. FESTIVAL The Valley Boys continue at the Eugene Oktoberfest beer garden. 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. Chip Cohen plays at 10 am; Sharon Rojers at 11; Dharmika at noon; Dr. Strangegrass at 1 pm; Stone Cold Jazz at 2 and Jerry Zybach & the Stage Hogs plays at 3:30 pm. FREE. Annual T-Shirt, Memorabilia & Rummage Sale, 10 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow, WOW Hall. don. 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. Lesbian social group meeting, 5 pm, Roaring Rapids Pizza, Spfd. 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. Emerald Classic Cluster Dog Show continues. See Thursday, Sept. 4. KIDSTUFF Children's storytime, 11 am, Borders Books. FREE. Open house features free kids' music classes, 9 am to 1 pm, Kindermusik of Eugene. For information call 344-7899. FREE. Saturday storytime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. LITERARY ARTS A reading from Stringtown Literary Journal features Michael Kroetch, Rodger Moody, Anna Mockler and others, 5 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE. MUSIC Elizabeth Cable, Laurie McCloskey, 9 pm, Café Paradiso. $3-$5 ss. Avery Bell, Dutch Flat, Pellet Gun and others, 10 pm, John Henry's. $3. Son Mela'o, 9:30 pm, Luna. $8. Deb Cleveland and The Vipers, 9:30 pm, Mac's at the Vet's Club. $4. The Dillard Gang, 2 pm, the Atrium. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians hike 7 miles, Black Creek Trail; 11.5 miles, Mt. Yoran; 14 miles, Opie Dilldock Pass Loop. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. Kayak trip on White Salmon River, 9 am, ORS. 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 Tulku La Gyurmey, 9 am Saturdays and 6:30 pm Wednesdays. For information call 554-9696. $2-$5 ss.
SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 7 ARTS/VISUAL An opening of Two Quilters, work by Joyce Gudger and Susan Norris, 2 pm, Washington Abbey Gallery. FREE. FAIR Coburg Antique Fair features merchandise from dealers from 7 different states, food, music and more, 9 am to 4 pm, Downtown Coburg. FREE. FESTIVAL The Eugene Oktoberfest continues. See Friday. 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 an organic garden, straw bale dormitory, sustainable forest and more, 2 to 4 pm, Aprovecho Research Center, Cottage Grove. 942-8198. don. Mercado Latino open-air Latin American marketplace features vendors of Latin American food, produce, bread, handcrafts, clothes and more, 10 am to 4 pm Sundays through Oct. 26, 8th Ave. and Oak St. A pinata for kids is at noon; and music by Los Mex Pistols del Norte is from 1 to 3 pm. FREE. Rainbow Family potluck, 3 to 6 pm, Maurie Jacobs Park, Fir St. parking lot. FREE. Eugene Middle East Peace Group potluck picnic features a barbecue, a hummus contest and family activities, 1 pm, Emerald Park. 345-2682. FREE. Open air market features crafts, farmers, music and food vendors, 11 am to 7 pm Sundays through Nov. 30, downtown Blue River. FREE. Annual WOW Hall T-Shirt, Memorabilia & Rummage Sale continues. See Saturday. Emerald Classic Cluster Dog Show continues. See Thursday, Sept. 4. LITERARY ARTS Writers' open mic, 1 to 4 pm, Ruby Studio. FREE. MUSIC Alder Street Quintet, 6:30 pm, Washburne Park. FREE. The Catholic Community Gospel Choir, 3:30 pm, Northwood Christian Church, Spfd. FREE. ON THE AIR "The Healing Connection," 8 pm Sundays, CTV-22 & 29. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians hike 9 miles, Four-In-One-Cone; 12 miles, Obsidian Trail. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. Autumn Sea Kayak Demo Day features more than 60 different kayaks to try, 11 am to 4 pm, Dexter Reservoir. FREE. SPIRITUAL "Vision and Heartsong Share," 10 am Sundays. For information call 484-3114 between 8 and 9 pm. FREE. Taize service for healing and wholeness, 7 pm, Unity of the Valley. 345-9913. FREE. Tibetan Buddhist teachings feature meditation, chanting and relaxation, 11 am Sundays at 7 pm Wednesdays, 3333 Storey Blvd. FREE. Falun Gong exercise, 9 am Sundays, Gold's Gym, Spfd. www.falundafaoregon.org FREE. Dances of universal peace, 7 pm, Eugene School of Ballet. 688-4134. don. SYMPOSIUM 1st Annual Seed-Savers Symposium Part II features demonstrations, potluck lunch, a presentation with Carol Deppe and more, 9 am to 4 pm, the HOPE Farm, Coburg. 347-HOPE. don.
MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 8 ARTS/VISUAL Life drawing sessions, 7:30 to 10:15 pm Mondays, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 302-2727. $5. Artists' salon potluck meeting features sharing of artwork, slides, plays and other creative endeavors, 6:30 pm, Maude Kerns Art Center. FREE. GATHERINGS HIV counseling/testing, 4 to 7 pm Mondays, HIV Alliance, 1966 Garden Ave. don. Eugene Astronomical Society meeting, 7 pm, Rm. 319 North Eugene High School. FREE. French conversation, 3:30 to 5:30 pm Mondays. For information call 937-2304. $5. Role-playing games, 6 pm Mondays, Borders Books. 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. MUSIC Jesse Harris and the Ferdinando's, Jonathan Rice, 9 pm, Sam Bond's. $10. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Sept. 4. SPIRITUAL "Foundation in Meditation," 7 pm. For information call 343-5252. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Sept. 4.
THEATER "Get Down With Your Sweet Self" personal theater for women, 7:15 pm Mondays, Friends Meeting Hall. 686-8119. $9. VIGIL Women in Black peace vigil, 5 pm, Federal Building. FREE.
TUESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 9 BENEFIT Fundraising dinner for Looking Glass' Evaluation and Treatment Center features donation of 50% of dinner sales, 5 pm to close, McMenamins North Bank. don. GATHERINGS Oregon National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League meeting, 6:30 pm. For information call 912-6184. FREE. Volunteer orientation, 6:30 pm, WOW Hall. FREE. Southtowne Shoppes Farmers Market continues. See Saturday. Farmers Market continues. See Saturday. FREE. KIDSTUFF Kindermusik classes for 0-18 months, 1:30 pm and for 1 1/2-3 at 6:30 pm, Kindermusik of Eugene. FREE. Tuesday Toddlertime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Kayak and canoe trip on Coyote Creek, 5 pm, ORS. FREE. One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Sept. 4. ON THE AIR "Alternative Radio" features "War as an Addiction," Chris Hedges, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. SEMINAR "Slow the Aging Process," Stephen Cherniske, 6pm, Eugene Hilton. FREE. 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. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Sept. 4. VIGIL Peace vigil, 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Island Park and Main Streets, Spfd. 747-5886. FREE.
WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 10 BENEFIT Supernaturally Yours musical benefit for CISCAP features Peg Morton, Jeff LaPalme, Kenny Reed, Ty Connor, Ruckus, DJ Brownie, DJ C4 and others. Food by Mercado Latino. 349-9393. $3 adv., $5 dos. GATHERINGS Caring for the Caregiver support group, Wednesday afternoons. For information, call 687-6234. FREE.
Nearby Nature volunteer orientation features information for those wishing to work with children and restore native plants in local natural areas, 6:30 to 8 pm, Energy Outlet Building, 409 High St. For information call 687-9699. FREE. Informational meeting for prospective adoptive parents, 7 pm, Open Adoption & Family Services. 343-4825. FREE. Kava ceremony, 6:30 pm, Planet Goloka. FREE. KIDSTUFF Kindermusik classes for 3-4 years, 5:30 pm, Kindermusik of Eugene. FREE. Wednesday evening storytime, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. LECTURES "Anger Management," 6 pm, Center for Community Counseling. 344-0620. ss. "Explore Outdoor Photography," Richard Walker, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Spfd. FREE. "Myths and Facts of Medicare as a Resource for your Family in Alzheimer's Care," Robert Tozer, 2 pm, PeaceHealth and Wellness Center, 4010 Aerial Way. 345-8392. FREE. MUSIC Po'girl, Kitchen Syncopaters, 9 pm, Sam Bond's. $7. ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" features "The Growth of Socially Responsible and Environmentally Ethical Business Practices," Jeffrey Hollander, 9 am and 9 pm, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians hike 8 miles, Vivian Lake. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Sept. 4. SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Sept. 4. Tibetan Buddhist teachings, meditation, chanting and relaxation continues. See Sunday. Tibetan Buddhist meditation continues. See Saturday. VIDEO Videos on Iraq, Radiation & the Columbia River features Half-Lives, Half-Truths and Hidden Wars of Desert Storm, 7 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE. VIGIL Vigil, 4:30 pm, Federal Building. FREE.
THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 11 FILM 9/11 Film Series presents Aftermath: Unanswered Questions from 9/11, 7 pm, 100 Willamette, UO. FREE. GATHERINGS Meridian Farmers Market continues. See Thursday, Sept. 4. HIV counseling and testing continues. See Thursday, Sept. 4. LITERARY ARTS Marlin Darrah reads as part of the Willamette Valley Speaker Series, 7 pm, Baker Downtown Center. $5.
MUSIC David Mallet, 8 pm, Café Paradiso. $11.50 adv., $13 dos. The 8 Track Liberators, 10pm, Luckey's. $3. 2Mex & Xololanxinxo (OMD), Busdriver, the Shapeshifters, 9:30 pm, WOW Hall. $13 adv., $15 dos. Merideth D'Ambrosio, 8:30 pm, Luna. $10. ON THE AIR "New Dimensions" features "A Time For Choices Part 9: Waging Peace," Derrick Jensen and Kathy Kelly, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. "The Healing Connection," 7 pm Thursdays, CTV-22 & 29. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Kayak trip on the Willamette River, 5 pm, ORS. FREE. One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Sept. 4. SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Sept. 4. Eugene peace circle continues. See Thursday, Sept. 4.
ON THE ROAD Note- Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event. SEPT. 4 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.
First Impressions Vol. 3, BodyVox dance performance, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and Sept. 6 and 7, at 7:30 pm Sept. 9 and 10, and with a second performance at 2 pm Sept. 7, BodyVox Studio, Portland. For information, go to www.bodyvox.com Musicfest Northwest features many national acts, various Portland locations, today through Sept. 7. For information see www.musicfestnw.com$20 for an all-event wristband. SEPT. 5 Krasnoyarsk National Dance Company of Siberia, 8 pm, Alice Silverman Theatre, Newport. $30-$45. Portland Taiko CD release concerts, 8 pm tonight and tomorrow, Newmark Theatre, Portland. $17.50-$25. A children's matinee is at 2 pm tomorrow, $8.50-$13. The Doobie Brothers, 7:30 pm, Brittfest, Jacksonville. $35-$57. SEPT. 6 David Jacobs-Strain, 7 pm, Brandborg Vineyard & Winery, Elkton. $10 adv., $12 dos. SEPT. 7 Sunday improvisational dance, 2 pm, Performance Works Northwest. $7. SEPT. 9 "Humor Along the Oregon Trail," James Cloutier, Silver Sage Society meeting, 2 pm, Mt. Bachelor Village Twilight Rm. (800) 824-2714. FREE. SEPT. 10 Cher, Tommy Drake, 7:30 pm, Rose Garden, Portland. $79.75. SEPT. 11 Oktoberfest features beer garden, music, giant pretzels, mugs and more, today through Sept. 14, Downtown Mt. Angel. For information go to www.oktoberfest.org
CORVALLIS
EVENTS SEPT. 4 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE. Benton County Quilt County 2003 features quilt exhibits and special events in Philomath, at OSU, in downtown Corvallis and other Benton Co. locations, through Oct. 20. For information call 929-6230. SEPT. 6 Corvallis Saturday Market features produce, flowers, nursery plants, meat and seafood, booths, music and special events, 9 am to 1 pm Saturdays through Nov. 22, 1st Ave. and Jackson St. FREE. SEPT. 8 "New Wood Products: Research and Development," 2 pm, Corvallis Sr. Center. FREE. SEPT. 9 Alzheimer's Support Group meeting, 2 pm, Corvallis Sr. Center. FREE. SEPT. 10 Corvallis Wednesday Farmers' Market features local produce, 8 am to 1 pm Wednesdays through Nov. 26, Benton Co. Fairgrounds. FREE. Acoustic blues jam hosted by Matt Neely, 7:30 pm, Bombs Away Café. FREE. SEPT. 11 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE. ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES Women's Choral Society is accepting new members. Call 344-6743. Nearby Nature seeks volunteer naturalists. Call 687-9699. The Eugene Peace Choir seeks sopranos and experienced male vocalists. Call 302-6186. Art submission deadline for Beaverton City Plaza is 5 pm Sept. 12. For information call (503) 526-2288. Mt. Pisgah seeks volunteers to train as nature guides. Call 747-1504. DANCE LISTINGS Th: Alfredo's
Bellydancing—7, 8. For location, call 302-8143. Fr: Argentine Tango—8, The Tango Center.
349-8682. Sa: Argentine Tango, Beg.—8, The Tango
Center. 349-8682. 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: West African—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
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