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About What's happening. (Eugene, OR) 1982-1993 | View Entire Issue (June 13, 1985)
VISITOR’S MAP & GUIDE Map compliments of the Eugene-Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau Things to do — Places to see HULT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS The new Hult Center, on West 7th at Willamette in downtown Eugene, is itself a work of art, with a uni que architectural design and original works of art throughout. Its two auditoriums—the 2500 seat Silva Concert Hall and the smaller Soreng Theatre—feature symphonies, opera, theatre, dance, and music from all over the world, as well as from Eugene's own pool of talented artists. It is the home of the Eugene Sym phony. Ballet, and Opera, and the Oregon Repertory Theatre Adjacent to the Hult Center are the Eugene Conference Center and the Hilton Hotel. For ticket in? formation, call 687-5000. COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (WOW HALL) Housed in the historic Woodsmen of the World (WOW) Hall. this concert hall features both local and guest performers of music, dance, theatre, etc. It is popular locally as a boogie palace, featuring an outstanding wood dance .floor. Beer and wine sales are separate from the main hall, so people under 21 are welcome. Located at 8th & Lincoln. FIFTH AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT Eugene's "old town," south of Skinner's Butte Park to Fifth Ave., and roughly between Willamette and High Streets. features many beautifully restored homes and buildings from the late 1800's and early 1900's. There are many interesting shops and gal leries in this area as well, including the Fifth Street Public Market and Fifthpearl Shops which feature a fine selection of crafts, food, shops, music and lots of local color. EUGENE DOWNTOWN MALL The Eugene Downtown Mall is the home of many Eugene shops, restaurants, and businesses. With free parking on all sides and easy access to public transportation, the Mall is a pleasant place to shop, stroll, or meet someone for lunch. The central fountain area is the site of outdoor concerts. theatre produc tions. and other happenings. Push cart vendors and picnic tables add to the park-like quality of the Mall. The Mall is bordered by 8th and 11th Avenues. Char nelton and Oak Streets. SATURDAY MARKET Saturday Market is Eugene's unique outdoor crafts fair, featuring fine local crafts, a wonderful variety of food and entertainment. The Market sets up each Saturday in the Park Blocks at 8th & Oak Streets and is open from 10 am-5 pm. The colorful booths and dis plays create a festive atmosphere in downtown Eugene. VALLEY RIVER CENTER Eugene's largest collection of retail stores are gathered together at Valley River Center. The enclos ed shopping mall with ample free parking makes for pleasant shopping in all kinds of weather. Nearby is the Valley River Inn, two major movie theatres, and several family style restaurants. Take Hwy. 105 north and follow the signs. SKINNER’S BUTTE PARK Situated along the Willamette River and close to down town, this park features a playground, picnic areas, playfields, and the Owens Rose Garden with over 3000 rose bushes of over 300 varieties. The wooded butte can be climbed on foot, bike. or by car, and from the top, you can see the whole city and beyond. A bik path runs along the river and connects this park to Valley River Center, Autzen Stadium. the Univ, of Oregon and Alton Baker Park. ALTON BAKER PARK Also along the Willamete River, this park offers a variety of recreational activities including: Pre's Trail, a 4.2 mile jogging path; a 3 mile waterway ideal for canoeing (watch for Blue Herons); an amphitehatre; large playfields; covered picnic areas; and boating and rafting access to the river. Part of the Willamette River Recreation Corridor, this park is connected by bike paths with Valley River Center, Autzen Stadium, the University. Skinner's Butte Park, and downtown Eugene. HENDRICKS PARK Hendricks Park, an 81.5 acre wooded parkland which overlooks Eugene, features an exquisite rhododen dron garden with over 6000 rhododendrons and aza leas. Surrounding the garden is a wooded park with 300 year old trees, hiking trails, picnic and play areas. SPENCER BUTTE Just a few miles south of Eugene lies the highest vista point in the area. A fairly gentle trail leads all the way to the top from which you can see a full 360 degree panorama. The one-way hike takes about an hour, at a leisurely pace, and is well worth the effort, especial ly on a clear sunny day! Pack some drinking water and a snack, and make an afternoon of it. MT. PISGAH ARBORETUM Located along the Coast Fork of the Willamette River, at the base of the 1520 foot Mt. Pisgah, the Ar boretum features trees and shrubs from around the world. The network of over 4 miles of sawdust trails takes you through forests, meadows, and to a breath taking vista point. It's a great place for a picnic, with good swimming in the river nearby. Hiking trails also lead from there to the top of Mt. Pisgah. The Ar boretum is open year round, during daylight hours. Admission is free. Take Franklin Blvd., south, to Seavy Loop Road; left on Seavy Loop Rd. to the end. AMAZON PARK This large city park features a playground with wading pool, large picnic and play areas. a com munity center, and a public swimming pool. Intersect ing the park is a wide bike path which connects the downtown area with south Eugene. Nearby is the 1-mile long Adidas Oregon Trail, a sawdust jogging path, which begins at 24th and Amazon Parkway. Call 687-5350 for pool hours. WILLAMALANE PARK AND POOL This Springfield park has a large indoor swimming pool, playground, picnic areas, and lighted tennis courts. Call 726-4335 for pool hours or to reserve a sheltered picnic area. ISLAND PARK Nestled in the trees along the Willamette River, this park has picnic and play areas, large picnic shelters, and boating access to the river. Call 726-4335 to reserve shelters. ARMITAGE PARK Armitage Park is a state park, located north of Eugene on the McKenzie River. This lush green park features picnic areas and cooking facilities for large and small groups and large grassy play fields. A few miles past the park is the town of Coburg. LANE COUNTY MUSEUM This museum focuses on the history of Lane County and the pioneers who settled Oregon over a century ago, featuring household items, vehicles, clothing, quilts, and much more. Also featured is "A Century of the Lively Arts,” a special exhibit on the history of the performing arts in Eugene. Situated next to the Lane County Fairgrounds on West 13th, it's open Tues-Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Admission is free. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON MUSEUM OF ART Located on the beautiful Univ, of Oregon campus, this museum is famous for its vast collection of Oriental art. It also features art and photography exhibits and a gift shop. Wed-Sun, noon-5 pm. MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Located in the Science Complex on the Univ. of Oregon campus, this museum draws from three ex tensive research collections to create exhibits on Oregon geology, antrhopology and biology. Exhibits change periodically. Open Tues-Sat, noon-5 pm. Closed August and holidays. WISTEC The Willamette Science and Technology Center is a participatory science center featuring hands-on ex hibits and science discovery activities for both chil dren and adults. It is also the home of a planetarium with regularly scheduled weekend shows. WISTEC is located at 2300 Centennial Blvd., behind Autzen Sta dium. June and September hours are Sat and Sun, noon-5 pm, with planetary shows at 3 pm. July and August hours are Tues-Sun, noon-5 pm, with plane tarium shows on Sat. and Sun. at 3 pm. Weekday planetarium shows July 10-13, 18-22, 24-26, at 3 pm. SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM The Springfield Museum features a permanent local history exhibit entitled Historic Springfield and two other galleries which feature both local and traveling exhibits of art, crafts and natural history. .Located at 6th & Main in Springfield, hours are Wed-Sat, 11 am-5 pm. See the ARTS page in this edition of What’s Happen ing for current exhibits at these museums.
