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About What's happening. (Eugene, OR) 1982-1993 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1987)
Wednesday 30 Sunrise 7:48 am Sunset 4:43 pm Children Aig High 45 Arg. Low 34 Free Games Day is from 8 am-9:30 pm at West moreland Community Center, 1545 W. 22nd. 687 5316. Pinata Making Class is today and tomorrow for children ages 5-10, from 9:30 am-1l:30 am, Sheldon Community Center, 2445 Willakenzie Rd. Participants will design and decorate a festive pinata to take home. $7. Pre-registration and in formation is at 687-5312. Petting Zoo is at WISTEC. See Monday, Dec. 28. Kid’s Night Out is at First Christian Church. See 12/23. Thursday 31 Sunrise 7:48 am Sunset 4:44 pm Mig. High 45 Arg low 34 Happy. Happy! Celebration Hilton Naw Uber’s Eve Gala is an evening of music and dancing, co-sponsored by KZAM radio, the Eugene Hilton and Fran Again Productions. The Calvin Walker Band from Portland headlines the music, with special guests Eugene's own TranSis ter. Tickets are $15 advance, $17 day-of-show at the Hilton, EMU Main Desk, Balladeer Music and Oasis Fine Foods. 21 and over, please. Doors open at 9 pm, show begins at 9:30 pm at the Eugene Hilton, 66 E. 6th. New Year’s Eve Pow Wow, "A Celebration of Sobriety," is sponsored by Muk Luk. It's at Magnet Arts/Jefferson Middle School, 1650 W. 22nd. Potluck at 5 pm, grand entry at 7 pm. Craft tables, door prizes, raffles, families welcome. People of all walks are invited to share in Native American customs: hearty meal, traditional songs and dance, an evening of warm community fellowship. No alcohol or drugs. Children New Year’s Eve Slumber Party at Amazon and Westmoreland Community Centers is for ages 4-10: stories, videos and snacks starting from 8 pm-9 am. Light breakfast. Pre-register at Amazon, 687-5373, or Westmoreland, 687-5316. $15. River Read Mb holds a New Year’s Eve Slumber Party for ages 6-11, with swimming, food, videos and games under the supervision of trained leaders. From 7 pm-9 am, 1400 Lake Drive. $14.88. 688-4052. Celebrate New Year’s Eve in style, dancing with the Calvin Walker Band at the Eugene Hilton. Opening the show will be Eugene’s talented group of rockers, TranSister. Dance New Year’s Eve Country Dance is by the Eugene Folklore Society, from 8:30 pm-1:30 am at the Waldorf School, 3411 Willamette. Bring potluck snack or dessert to share at 10:30 break. Pro ceeds to Save Our ecoSystems. Circle, line and square dances, with live caller Diane Sontag and live music by Hometown Favorites. Soft-soled shoes only, all dances taught, no experience necessary. $5. 345-7212. Music Champagne New Year’s Party dances in the New Year with Caliente, hot salsa music. At 9:30, Butte Tavern, $4 cover. No waiting for elevators! More Time reggae band performs at the WOW Hall's New Year's Eve celebration. Doors open at 9 pm, showtime is 9:30 pm. Admission price TBA. See under Music Dec. 18 for more on WOW Hall. Special guests: Opera Daughter of the Regiment by Eugene Opera is tonight, too. See listing of Dec. 27 for more in formation. Tonight’s performance will be followed by a Now Year’s Eve Gala and benefit for the opera in Studio I, Hult Center. Gala features a light buf fet from the Charcuterie, no host bar, and danc ing to music of Dana Lutes Ensemble. New Year's festivities in New York, London and other major world capitals will be projected on Superscreen Television, $20 for the Gala, tickets at Hult box office, 687-5000. Radio New Year’s Eve Special of the American Jazz Radio Festival beams across the country live from Mikel's in New York, Storyville in New Orleans, and Birdland West in Los Angeles. At 7:30 pm on KLCC 89.7FM. Gala New Year’s Eve Concert joins the New York Philharmonic and soprano Kathleen Battle in a traditional Viennese-style concert of works by Lehar, Mozart, Johann Strauss and others, at 8 pm on KWAX 91FM. Spirit Gallwring tor Peace is a community meditation and ceremony for peace from 4-6 pm at the Unitarian Church, 40th & Donald. Prayer, group sharing, candlelight ceremony, too. Info: Barbara West at 344-6729, Mitzi Linn at 345-0233, or Aurora Fiorintina at 344-3354. Free. Friday 1 Sunrise 7:48 am Sunset 4:45 pm Avg High 45 Avg. Low 34 1988. 1988 Sports/Recreation Polar Bear Ride is by McKenzie Riders Bicycle Club. Meet at 9:30 am at Pedal Power for the 40-mile ride. Saturday 2 Sunrise 7:48 am Sunset 4:46 pm Art Avg. High 45 Avg. Low 34 Opening Reception is for a new exhibit at New Zone Gallery of painting and sculpture by Pam Baker, installation art by Mike Bukowski, and sculpture by Robert Gibney. 7:30 pm at 411 High St. Sunday 3 Sunrise 7:48 am Sunset 4 47 pm Full Moon is at 5:40 pm. Avg. High 45 Avg. Low 33 Dance Vaselo Community Folk Dancers offer interna tional folk dancing. See Sunday, Dec. 20 for details. Monday 4 Sunrise 7:48 am Sunset 4:48 pm Avg. High 45 Avg Low 33 Workshop Compulsive Eating lecture/workshop is for women who binge, diet, purge, starve, or have weight issues. It's from 7-9 pm at 3480 Donald, an in troduction to groups starting Jan. 14 by Aurora Fiorintina. 344-3354. Free. Tuesday 5 Sunrise 7:48 am Sunset 4 49 pm Dance Avg High 45 Avg Low 33 Eugene Folk Dancers host international folk danc ing. See Tuesday, Dec. 22 for details. Speaker Dally Life as a Spiritual Path is the subject of a talk by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche, Tibetan Buddhist lama. He will discuss how to "discover and an chor" our spiritual life and related topics at 7:30 pm, Unitarian Church, 477 E. 40th. $7 suggested donation. Workshop Co-Dependency, Addiction to Caretaking is an in troductory lecture for groups starting January 12 by Aurora Fiorintina, from 7-9 pm at 3480 Donald. 344-3354. Free Wednesday 6 Sunrise 7:48 am Sunset 4:50 pm Children Avg. High 45 Avg Low 33 Kid’s Night Out offers a family movie and juice at 6:30 pm Wednesdays in the basement of First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St. Parents need to bring their children in and sign forms for them; parents may stay. Pick-up time is 8:30 pm. TV/Video State of the Arts begins its second season of week ly half-hour programs showcasing Oregon artists and entertainers. Featured in the first program are Don Latarski, composer, musician, performer, an Oregon Book Report with Brad Willett, and ceramic sculptor Pam Cohen. Schedule: At 7 pm Wednesdays, starting today, on Cable Ch. 34; at 11 pm Fridays and at 7:30 pm Saturdays on KOZY-TV. Workshop The Journey Home is for you and your inner child, an introductory evening for groups starting January 13. Barbara West and Aurora Fiorintina facilitate, from 7-9 pm, 3480 Donald. 344-3354. 344-6729. Free, EEEEE F = 519 E.13th ULEi mi @C my 20% OFF ! ALL "ANIMAL PRINTS" & ACCESSORIES WITH THIS COUPON Thru Dec. 24,1987 OREGON REPERTORY THEATRE PRESENTS weekoW _ /03 /%%% A A///L (MAAr— A Christmas Carol 1220) 1 A family classic At the Sorene Theatre in the Hull Center Dec. 18, 19, 22, 23 Time: 7:30 pm Sunday Matinee Dec. 20 Time: 2:00 pm Thursday, Dec 24 Time: 6:30 pm Meet the cast after the Dec 20th show! Support^xJ in fun ly the LuA Ans hHindatu m For special group rates, call 484-PLAY Call the Huh Box Office-687-5000. Tickets: $9.50 and $12.50 $300 OFF For Children 12 & Under |. .CAT’S Meow Jazz & BLues Corner Jazz & BLUEs, REGGAE & Gospel RecoRds SPECIAL ORDERS WELCOME In The FifrWpEARL BuildiNq Fifrh & PearI • EUGENE 686-8742 CD's, Tapes Gift Certificates Jim Roberts’ Mainstage Cabaret (eyre “Playing 11ay11g Our Song A New Musical Comedy Book by Nell Simon Music by Marvin Hamlisch Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager Directed by Melina Neal in the Soreng Theatre Feb. 543, 1988 $12.50 & $10.50 Discounts Available presents OLYMPUS ON MY MIND The West Coast Premiere Book & Lyrics by Barry Harman Music by Grant Sturiale Directed by Rich Gray in Seymour’s Restaurant Feb. 12-March 12, 1988 $8 in advance, $9 at the door Discounts Available Order Gift Certificates for last-minute Christmas Shopping and save over 25%! See both shows for only $15 Call 683-4368 Eugene’s Best Musical Theater Bargain
