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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1982)
Coordinator: Advertising Manager: Production Manager: Production Photo Technician: John Healy Darlene Gore Victoria Koch Cindy Hanson Michael Morrow Angela Allen Ginger Barnes Mark Pynes INSIDE 4 The city and the University are combining to entice high-tech industry to Lane County in an attempt to alleviate local economic woes 19 All the local political races — and all the candidates — are outlined in an Emerald report on November's general elections 27 The Emerald otters "another bar guide," with details on prices, happy hours, appetizers and atmosphere. 37 Why pay $4 for a flick — like Blade Runner, or Tron — when you can get in for 99 cents at a local cinema? They even have popcorn. If you know where to look, there are Jobs available in Eugene, page 8. Greyhound doesn't go to the coast, but that doesn't stop other bus lines, page 10. The city’s government needs volun teers, page 18. Crime in the west University neighborhood has been dropping, thanks to a neigh borhood organization, page 23. From sprouts to spirulina, Eugene s natural food stores have it all, page 29. Local art galleries offer space to the novice or experienced artist, page 34. The University has its own day at the performing arts center, page 36. Emerald photo The Oregon Repertory Theatre opens its 1982-83 season with a major fund drive Local performing groups slate student discounts By Karen Nestvold Of tfw EnttfaM A full slate of the ‘‘living arts ' — in cluding theater, opera and ballet — is scheduled this year in Eugene, and many of the performances offer student dis counts As possible study breaks this year, a student can choose to spend an evening dancing with a magical Firebird, fall into a ‘ Deathtrap," attend a hilarious New Year's Eve costume ball, or travel to the 1 sultry New Orleans of Blanche DuBois. Just beginning its 54th season, the Very Little Theatre is a constant in Eugene's often turbulent performing arts community. Located in a rustic, brown wood buil ding at 2350 Hilyard St., this volunteer oriented community theater group will present five shows during the 1982-83 season VLT will open its season on Sept. 23 with the thriller “Deathtrap,” then will offer the comedy A Company of Wayward Saints," which opens Nov. 18; three one-act comedies billed as "Showcase; An Evening of One-Acts,” beginning Jan. 20; the Tony Award-win ning "Morning s at Seven” opening March 17; and the musical melodrama "East of the Rockies,” which begins May 12. The Oregon Repertory Theatre opens its 1982-83 season in the midst of a major fund drive The company began having financial problems last year when it moved from the Atrium building to the Eugene Hotel. But financial problems haven’t prevented ORT from assembling a rich, busy performing schedule. Billed as a "Festival of American Theatre,” the coming season includes the Tennessee Williams classic “A Streetcar Named Desire" running Oct. 10-31, and "I’m Getting My Act Together and Taking It on the Road” on Nov 28 ORT will begin the new year with “On Golden Pond.” running Jan 9-30; Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya” will open Feb 13; and the season will conclude with * Picnic,” opening March 20 For further information, contact the Oregon Reper tory Theater at 222 E Broadway Ave , or call 485-1946 The 1982-83 season marks a leap for ward for two of Eugene s youngest pei * forming groups. After a total of ten years performing in churches, hotels and high schools, the Eugene Opera Company and the Eugene Ballet Company will both be moving into the Eugene Performing Arts Center Leaping onto center stage Sept. 25 is the Eugene Ballet Company, with their "Gala” evening, including Stravinsky's "Firebird.” During the holiday season they will present Tchaikovsky's classic Nutcracker,’’ and the three-year-old company will conclude March 5-6 with the ballet “Coppelia” by Delibas The Eugene Opera is planning four productions for its seventh season on stage On Oct. 9, the melodies of Puccini will fill Silva Concert Hall when the opera presents' "La Boehme.” Following the Dec. 31st performance of Strauss' "Die Fiedermaus” will be a New Year’s Eve party, and the opera's season continues with "Don Pasquale” on May 7, and Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta “Yeomen of the Guard" June 23-26. For further information, both the Eugene Ballet Company and the Eugene Opera are located at 1231 Olive St. The box office phone number is 687-0020. With a total of at least ten plays and musicals, three ballets and four operas, 1982-83 should prove to be an exciting season for performing arts lovers in Eugene. SURER BUY!!! Our Three Unit Wall System for Only Finishes You’ll be delightfully surprised when you see these attractive and functional wall units! With just a twist of the screwdriver, you’ll have plenty of storage in minutes. Priced in the carton ... set up and delivery are extra. Stop in today — and take home the answer to your storage needs! all 3 pieces (Three, 30*12x72" Units) • Teak ■ Walnut • Light butcherblock > Dark butcherblock RUBEN OPEN WEEKDAYS & SAT., 10 ’TIL 5:30 • FRI 10 TIL 9 • SUN. NOON ’TIL 5 BTH 4 OLIVE
