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THURSDAY,
DECEMBER 25 ON THE AIR "The Healing Connection," 7 pm Thursdays, CTV-22 & 29. "New Dimensions" features "A Grateful Heart," Brother David Steindl-Rast, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. "The Jefferson Exchange" features a Christmas day archive program, 8 am, 8 pm weekdays, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides, noon Monday through Friday, Bike Friday. 687-0487. 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,
DECEMBER 26 COMEDY ComedySportz features Tag-Team improv comedy, The Glenwood Chucks take on the Springfield of Dreams, 8 pm, 1030 Oak St. Reservations 517-9996. $6-$8, $1 off with a can of food. GATHERINGS Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 am Fridays, Mr. K's Restaurant, Coburg Rd. 683-9657. FREE. Progressive Coalition Happytime Friday, 5:30 pm Fridays, Café Paradiso. FREE.
KIDSTUFF "Solstice Celebra-tion!" features experiments and crafts to celebrate the season, noon to 4 pm today, tomorrow and Dec. 28, The Science Factory. $4 exhibit hall or planetarium, $7 exhibits and planetarium. ww.sciencefactory.org. Mom and Baby Play Group, 10 am, Bambini. FREE. Pre-school Storytime, for ages 3 to 6, 10:30 am, Bethel Branch Library. FREE. ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" features archive programs, 8 am, 8 pm weekdays, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25. SCIENCE "Into the Woods" exhibit celebrates great explorer and plant collector David Douglas with tree and plant identification, kids' tent camping and wildlife study, noon to 4 pm Fridays and Saturdays, The Science Factory. $4. www.sciencefactory.org. SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25. Lecture, meditation, and dance into enlightenment, Trinity Healings, Energy Baptisms, 7 pm Fridays. Call 344-0458 for location. don.
SATURDAY,
DECEMBER 27 COMEDY ComedySportz features Tag-Team improv comedy, Alton Baker's Dozen takes on the AutZen Masters, 8 pm, 1030 Oak St. Reservations 517-9996. $6-$8, $1 off with a can of food. GATHERINGS Eugene Swing Dance Club 2003 Holiday Dance features swing lesson, Jack and Jill contest and Showcase West Coast Swing Demonstration by Will Shaver and Christina Jamerson, lesson 7 pm, dance 8 pm, Agate Hall, UO. $8. Indoor Saturday Market, 9 am to 2 pm Saturdays, The Art of Everything, Cottage Grove. FREE. KIDSTUFF "Solstice Celebra-tion!" continues. See Friday. Children's Storytime, 11 am Saturdays, Borders Books. FREE. Saturday Storytime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Family Music Time, 10:15 am, Sheldon Branch and Downtown Libraries. FREE. MUSIC Blasphemous Abnormal-ity, The Richard Hedders, The Bastard Saints, PB Army, The Perverts, The Anxieties, 9:30 pm, The Wetlands, 922 Garfield. $4. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Gay tennis group, noon Saturdays and Sundays. 687-9689. FREE. GEARS rides 35 miles to Cloverdale Loop, 10 am, meets at Alton Baker Park. FREE. SCIENCE "Into the Woods" exhibit continues. See Friday. "Signs in the Sky" planetarium show, 2 pm Saturdays, The Science Factory. $4. www.sciencefactory.org. SPIRITUAL Kirtan, Spiritual Talks, Bhakti Yoga, Vegetarian Feast, 5 pm Saturdays, 741 Lincoln St. 434-1008. FREE.
SUNDAY,
DECEMBER 28 GATHERINGS "Strategies to prevent demolition and redevelopment in Moss/Villard/Columbia neighborhood," 7 pm Sundays, 13th and Alder Starbucks. FREE. Interfaith dialogues with incarcerated youth, 10:30 am Sundays, Serbu Juvenile Justice Center. For information call 344-3080. KIDSTUFF "Solstice Celebration!" continues. See Friday.
MUSIC Ken Waldman, featuring fiddling, poetry and guitarist Andy Murdzen, 4 pm, Tsunami Books. 345-8986. FREE. ON THE AIR "The Son of Saturday Gold" features music and conversation with Bo Diddley, 11 am, KRVM, 91.9 FM. "The Healing Connection," 8 pm Sundays, CTV-22 & 29. "Anarchy Radio," John Zerzan, 11 pm Sundays, KWVA, 88.1 FM. Listener call-in features the best and worst of 2003, noon Sundays, KLCC, 89.7 FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Gay tennis group continues. See Saturday. SPIRITUAL Tibetan Buddhist meditation with Tulku Gyurmey Rinpoche, 9 am Sundays and 6:30 pm Wednesdays. For information call 554-9696. $2-$5 ss. "Dances of Universal Peace," 7 pm Sundays, 855 W. 1st Ave. 688-4134. don. Rigpa Tibetan meditation evenings feature video teaching from Sogyal Rinpoche, 7 pm Sundays, 1405 Mill St. $5 don. Tibetan Buddhist teachings feature meditation, chanting and relaxation, 11 am Sundays and 7 pm Wednesdays, 3333 Storey Blvd. FREE.
MONDAY,
DECEMBER 29 ARTS/VISUAL Life Drawing and Painting, 7:45 pm Mondays, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 302-2727. $5. GATHERINGS Living Foods' "Dining Out at the Conquering Lion features raw food menu, 6 pm, 1436 Willamette. 653-0862. FREE. 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. 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. Yoga for seniors, 1:30 pm Mondays, Core Star Center. $5-$10 ss. KIDSTUFF "Storytime with Phyliss," 11:30 am Mondays, BabyCakes. FREE. International Games features games from around the world, 2 pm to 3 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" features an overview of Oregon political issues, 8 am, 8 pm weekdays, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25. SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25 Foundation Course in Meditation, 7 pm Mondays. FREE. Call 343-5252 for location. VIGIL Women in Black silent vigil, 5 pm Mondays, corner of 7th Ave. and Oak Street. FREE.
TUESDAY,
DECEMBER 30 GATHERINGS Moderate yoga, 5:30 pm Tuesdays, Friends Meeting House. $7-$10 ss. Caregivers Support Group, 1 pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Adult Day Health Center. FREE. Grief Support Group, 10:30 am Tuesdays, McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center Hospice Conference Room. FREE. KIDSTUFF "Early Stimulation Group" meetings feature playing, reading, singing and discussion of parenting issues, 11 am Tuesdays, Creswell Community Center. 485-9713. FREE. Tuesday Toddlertime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Toddler Storytime, 10:15 am and 11 am, Pop-up Cards Workshop for ages 7 to 11, 2 pm to 3 pm, Teen Game Night, 3:30 pm to 8 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. ON THE AIR "Alternative Radio," features "Imperialism," Noam Chomsky, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25. SPIRITUAL Video meeting and meditation with GangaJi, 7 pm Tuesdays, 5th St. Market, 4th floor, Conf. Rm. FREE. Shambhala meditation group meeting, 7 pm Tuesdays, 100 W. Q ST., Spfd. 726-1988. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25. VIGIL Peace vigil, 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Island Park and Main Streets, Spfd. 747-5886. FREE.
WEDNESDAY,
DECEMBER 31 BENEFIT Masquerade Ball and Auction, featuring The Sugarbeets, benefits Bridgeway House, 8 pm, Wild Duck, Mallard Banquet Hall. $50.
GATHERINGS New Year's Gala featuring Ritmo De La Noche, 9:30 pm, Jo Federigo's, 259 E. 5th Ave. $10. New Year's Eve Party features seven-piece dance band Ruckus, 9:30 pm, Mac's at the Vet's Club. $5. Karaoke night features giveaways, dinner specials, and cash prize for best singer, 9 pm, The O Bar and Grill, 115 Commons. FREE. Rejuvenation Health Spa New Year's Eve party features readings, charts and predictions for the new year, 8 pm, 272 W. 11th Ave. 349-0540. FREE. New Year's Eve party features Carl's Band, pinochle, bingo and refreshments, 8:30 pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center. 736-4444. $5. Last Night Community New Year Party and Dance Event features drum, music and dance by Wongai, Gaga, Samba Ja and more, potluck dessert, 9 pm, Core Star Center, 439 W. 2nd Ave. $5-$10 ss. New Year's Eve Bash features screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, music from Bayou Cadillac and food, 9 pm, The Village Green, Cottage Grove. 942-2491. $10. Caring for the Caregiver support group, Wednesday afternoons. For information, call 687-6234. FREE. All-levels yoga, 5:30 pm Wednes-days, Friends Meetinghouse. $7-$9 ss. KIDSTUFF Pre-school Story-time for ages 3 to 6, 10:15 and 11 am, Mad Hatter's Tea Party for ages 7 to 11 features making hats, writing and reading limericks, cookies and tea, 2pm to 3:30 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. MUSIC Floater, Assisted Living, 8 pm, McDonald Theatre. $16 adv., $18 dos. Eugene Opera presents Carmen, 7:30 pm, Hult Center Silva Concert Hall. $15-$60. JC Rico & Zulu Dragon features Eugene's king of Chicago-style blues, 9 pm, Luna. $10. Valley Boys, Coupe de Ville, 9:15 pm, Ramada Inn. 342-5181. $20. Casts of Thousands, Nicolette Helm & Queen Bee, Teddy Boy Roix & The Soulstirs, 9:30 pm, Black Forest Tavern, 50 E. 11th Ave. FREE. Shelley James Musicbox, 9:30 pm, Wild Duck. $8 adv., $10 dos. Little Charlie and the Nightcats, Clarion Hotel, Spfd. 726-8181 for showtime, tickets and prices. ON THE AIR "The Jefferson Exchange" features "Defining and Re-inventing "The Commons," Jonathan Rowe, 8 am, 8 pm weekdays, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Annual Polar Bear Bike Ride, 40 miles, 9 am, meets at 5th Street Market parking lot. FREE. One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25 SPIRITUAL "Foundations in Meditation," 7 pm Wednesdays. For information call 343-5252. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25 Tibetan Buddhist teachings, meditation, chanting and relaxation continue. See Sunday. Tibetan Buddhist meditation continues. See Sunday.
THURSDAY,
JANUARY 1 GATHERINGS Tai Chi New Year's Practice and brunch potluck party, 10 am, EWEB Reservoir. 683-8626. FREE. HIV counseling and testing, 9 to 11:15 am Thursdays, 135 E. 6th Ave. $15. Vigorous yoga, 5:45 pm Thursdays, Friends Meetinghouse. $7-$10 ss. Grief Support Group, McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center Willamette Room, 7 pm Thursdays. FREE. KIDSTUFF Music fun with Rich Glauber, 10 am, BabyCakes. don. ON THE AIR "The Healing Connection," 7 pm Thursdays, CTV-22 & 29. "New Dimensions," 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. "The Jefferson Exchange" features archive programs, 8 am, 8 pm weekdays, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25. SPIRITUAL Eugene Peace Circle continues. See Thursday, Dec. 25. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25.
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THE ROAD DEC. 25 When Push Comes to Shove, work by Allyn Massey , through Jan. 17, Philip Feldman Gallery, Pacific Northwest College of Art, Portland. Free. The Triumph of French Painting, 17th Century works from the Museums of Frame, through Jan. 4, Portland Art Museum. For information go to www.portlandartmuseum.org Outside the Jewelry Box, group exhibition, through Jan. 11, Contemporary Crafts Museum & Gallery, Portland. (503) 223-2654. Free.
DEC. 27 Pink Martini's Sixth Annual Wild Kingdom Rhumba featuring Pink Martini and Lions of Batucada, 8 pm, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. $15 adv., $17 dos. Sequel CD Release Party, 9 pm, Roseland Grill, Portland. $12 adv., $15 dos. DEC. 30 75th Birthday Party featuring Bo Diddley and Portland Blues Allstars, 7 pm, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. $22 adv., $27 dos. DEC. 31 24K New Year's Eve Party featuring The Retros, 9:30 pm, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. $30 adv., $36 dos.
CORVALLIS EVENTS Note- Continuation dates for Corvallis events are listed under the first day of the event. DEC. 26 Teal Gallery features the work of 21 regional artists, ongoing. 10 am-6 pm M-Su. 108 SW Third Ave. Free.
ATTN: OPPORTUNITIES Maude Kerns Art Center seeks design proposals for artwork to appear on the 2004 Art & the Vineyard poster. Work should be all two-dimensional media and reflect the theme "Imaginations," deadline Jan. 23. 345-1571 for more information. Auditions for new members of the Eugene Concert Choir and Eugene Vocal Arts Ensemble, Jan. 8, Grace Lutheran Church, 710 E. 17th Ave. To schedule an audition, call 687-6865. The Oregon Arts Commission requests qualifications for artwork referencing the spirit and many facets of the Tillamook Forest for the Oregon Department of Forestry Tillamook Forest Center. http://www.oregonartscommission.org/public_art/?r=18&acc=0 Sexual Assault Support Services seeks volunteers, training session Jan. 11. 484-9791 for more information. Sisters wanted to participate in an e-mail study of sister relationships, studysisters@yahoo.com for more information. Eugene School District 4J seeks name suggestions for two new schools, in the categories of people, places or themes. 687-3309 for more information. The Science Factory Children's Museum and Planetarium seeks classroom assistants, factory factologists, office assistants, always fun. Call Tracey, 682-7888. Volunteer art teachers needed for UO Youth Enrichment Program at Amazon Community Center. Visit 2700 Hilyard St. for more information. UO Cultural Forum presents its Juried Art Competition for artists living in the Pacific Northwest. http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~cultural/ Oregon Quarterly invites submissions to its fifth annual Northwest Perspectives Essay Contest, deadline Jan. 31. For submission guidelines: Oregon Quarterly Essay Contest, 5228 UO, 130 Chapman Hall.
DANCE LISTINGS Th: Alfredo's Wild Interpretive—8. For
location, call 302-8143. Fr: Salsa—9, Los Grouchos. 484-1747. Sa: Hustle-progressive swing—noon, Night
Club Two Step, Int.—1, Legends. Su: West African—11, WOW Hall. 687-2746. Mo: Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio.
485-4669. Tu: Middle Eastern—7, Oregon Ballet Academy.
232-1860. We: Salsa—7, Los Grouchos. 484-1747.
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