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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 20, 1982)
University joins arts center opening Music, dance headline Oct. 3 grand opening By Jonathan Siegle Of ttw Emarakf University performing arts groups and faculty members will highlight University participa tion in the grand opening of the new Eugene Performing Arts Center Oct 3 Billed as the " University of Oregon and the City of Eugene Presents an Open House for the Community,'' the days's events include music, dance, theater, and lecture presentations both inside and outside of the new facility Featured will be "An Evening With the University Performing Arts Faculty” at 8:30 p.m in the newly named Silva Concert Hall. The recital will showcase the Oregon Woodwind Quintet, the Oregon Piano Quartet, the dan ce department, and excerpts from "Harvey.” University Pres. Paul Olum will join city officials in opening ceremonies at noon. These will be followed by a variety of daylong performances in the Concert Hall and the Soreng Theater, among them the r Photo by Mark Pynes The University and city are combining Oct 3 to present a series of performances at the Eugene Performing Arts Center. University Singers, Oregon Wind Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band I, and the Song and Dance Troupe Special events for chil dren will be held, and the '1 The perfect wedding begins at the Bhdal Boutique, located at the top of the spiral staircase in Valley River Center. Eugene. Mere you will find a wonderful selection of the following: • BRIDAL GOWNS • BRIDESMAIDS GOWNS • MOTHER S GOWNS • TUXEDO RENTAL • FLOWER GIRL’S DRESSES • FOOTWEAR • ACCESORIES • INVITATIONS • announcemf:nts • FORMAL DRESSES Come and see our large selection of formal attire for that back to school get together. VALLEY RIVER ( ENTER » University marching band will play outside in the plaza University professors will par ticipate in a distinguished lec ture series all day in the Confer ence Center. Economics professor Ed Whitelaw will dis cuss the current economic si tuation to open the 1982-83 Arts and Humanities Lecture Series Begun last year, the series attempts to bring "town and gown together," according to Mary Hudzikiewicz of University Relations. It was believed that speakers could reach a wider audience in the new conference center than on campus. Gene Bressler and Ken O'Connell will conduct a pro gram on computer graphics and associate physics professor David Sokoloff will deliver an illustrated lecture on holo graphy — three-dimensional laser images Cecil Matson from Portland will speak on the "History of Pioneer Theater in Oregon." Tours will be conducted at various times, and refreshments will be provided by Coca-Cola and Chef Francisco The grand opening celebra tion itself begins Friday with a parade at 11 30 a m The theme, "Front Row Centre!," will be highlighted by bands, floats, and even elephants. Grand opening events continue the entire week leading up to Oct 3 That day's schedule originally belonged exclusively to the University City officials sug gested a cooperative presenta tion to feature performances by community people as well. “It's really very appropriate." says University spokesperson Jan Warren. The day’s events will be tied in with the traditional convocation on Oct. 4, Warren says. The convocation begins with a full academic procession and an address by Stanford University Pres. Donald Ken nedy in the Library quadrangle Kennedy, who is a nationally recognized biologist, will speak "On Science and Culture ' " Olum has declared the idea of science and culture working together to be the theme of the entire day, as well as the whole year Galleries Continued from Page 34 runs from $55 to $75, although some are more expensive The gallery also has a three-month lay-away plan Applications for membership are reviewed every third Tues day at 7:30 p m Art pieces are judged on the quality of the work According to Diane Ron ning, a member, ‘‘there aren't any age requirements Although we haven’t had any applications from students, I’ve seen some really fine work from them “We want to do something for local artists — there doesn’t really seem to be a place for them," adds Ronning The gal lery has just started renting out wall space to non-members who t precision cuts color illusion - "shine” carefree perms cellophanes LONDON HAIR STUDIO 770 WILLAMETTE, EUGENE, OR 686 1692 don't wish to be tied to the re sponsibilities of membership With advance notice, Our Olde Towne Gallery will give free tours to individuals or groups At the end of November there will be a special art show with free champagne for visi tors The gallery is open from 11 a m to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday Primarily a poster gallery, Outright Graphics Gallery on 285 E Fifth St Draws on more local talent than is typical According to Scott Snook, one of its two owners, a major sour ce of art could be from students The gallery has been operat ing for four years One of its primary purposes is to enable people to purchase prints of famous masterpieces for less than $20 The gallery show cases fine art posters as well as photographs Outright Graphics gallery features three or four major shows a year, and tours are available by appointment Although Eugene's economy has forced many artists to search for other livelihoods and many struggling galleries to close down, there is still a mar ket for all types of art. and a heavy sprinkling of galleries of fering shelters for local artists /5 TITS US’S BB?CKKJUT s\ Live Music 7 nights a week (Rock and Roll) All you can eat Country Buffet Sundays and Mondays t593 Specials each night. 535 Main, Springfield 747-0307
