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Night of Rock V Roll on WOW Hall stage The WOW Hall plays host to the Mother Hips and The Workman Project on Oct. 10 for a night of American rock and roll. Courtesy Variety of shows take the stage ■ Hult Center becomes part of ‘Beakman’s World’ during its busy October schedule By Sara Jarrett Oregon Daily Emerald In addition to its eight resident companies, including Dance The atre of Oregon, Eugene Ballet Company, Eugene Concert Choir, Eugene Opera, Eugene Symphon ic Orchestra, Oregon Bach Festi val of American Music and Ore gon Mozart Players, the Hult Center for the Performing Arts of ten plays host to artists from all over the world. This season is no exception. From dance to theater to educa tional programs, Eugene’s largest art venue will be visited by many exciting groups in October. First up will be “an evening of Celtic culture,” featuring Men of Worth on Oct. 8 and 9, according to Erick Hoffman, marketing and programming manager for the Hult Center. This mix of Irish and Scottish influence will be accom panied by fiddler Cait Reed and a group of traditional Irish dancers. Tap Dogs will pound the stage on Oct. 14. Dance enthusiasts should not miss such an innova tive reinvention of tap dancing. Tom Waits will appear on Oct. 15. To the quick and lucky who already bought tickets, have fun. Tickets for this show completely sold out almost instantly when they went on sale Sept. 17. On Oct. 16, the wild and crazy Paul Zaloom, performance artist and star of “Beakman’s World,” a comedic science show which airs on CBS, will educate and enter tain audiences of all ages. “If you’re not careful, you might learn something,” Hoffman said of the crazy scientist. “Show Boat” opens Oct. 29 to round out the month. This Ameri can musical masterpiece spans four decades to tell the journey of a family and their floating theater. An event known as SHOcase is “of special interest to the college crowd,” Hoffman said. It takes place in the lobby of the Hult Cen ter every Thursday at 12:15 p.m. and usually lasts about 45 min utes. The biggest lure is that it’s free. Its makeup varies. Sometimes it features resident companies, local groups and sometimes touring acts. The show is designed as an informal, cultural gathering place for community members. For information on all events call the Hult Center at 682-5746. Calvin Klein expands his empire By Noelle Knox AP Business Writer NEW YORK — Calvin Klein, the edgy American designer known for racy ads and $70 jeans, is looking for a buyer or partner for his New York-based fashion company. After watching this year’s bid ding wars over Gucci, Fendi and other designers, Calvin Klein de cided to steal some of the spot light and hired an investment bank to line up a deal. Klein wants to expand his $2.5 billion empire into accessories, beauty products, men’s wear, ac tive sportswear and home fur nishings. The privately owned company also wants to open more retail stores — a move that will re lax the grip department stores have on the 56-year-old designer. “Calvin, by hooking up with a deep-pocketed partner, gets the infrastructure to grow the busi ness in both venues — retail stores and accessories,” said Ed ward Nardoza, editor-in-chief of Women’s Wear Daily, a trade pub lication which reported Calvin Klein’s plans Wednesday. Calvin Klein issued a statement Wednesday saying it had hired Lazard Freres & Co. to explore “strategic courses of action that the company may pursue in order to further develop and grow the business...” Executives declined to com ment further. Some of the most prestigious names on the catwalks have changed hands this year, includ ing Gucci, Valentino and Jil Sander, The bidding wars have escalat ed to couture prices. That should help Calvin Klein, which has one of the most widely recognized brands in the business. “Given the feeding frenzy here, we have definitely gotten the sense these guys will be able to command a very nice price,” said Faye Landes, an analyst at Thomas Weisel Partners. Among the most likely buyers are European firms, such as LVMH, Prada, HdP, and Pinault Printemps-Redoute. School o UNIVERSITY OF ORl & Department of DANCE OCTOBER CONCERTS Clip and Save this Calendar! For more information on School of Music events, call 346-5678, or call Guardline at 485-2000, ext. 2533 for a taped message. Thur. JANACEK CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 10/7 Chamber Music Series 8 p.m., Beall Hall Reserved seats $8, $18, $22, available at the Hult Center (682-5000); student tix $9, $5 at the door. Thur. YOUNG INSPIRATION GOSPEL CHOIR 10/14 Guest Ensemble from Berkeley 8 p.m., Beall Hall FREE Admission Sat. THE BRILLIANCE OF BRASS 10/16 Children's Concert Series 10:30 a.m,, Beall Hall $3 adults, $2 children & students, or $5 for a family Wed. KENNY WERNER, Jazz Piano 10/20 Guest Artist & UO Jazz Combos 8 p.m., Beall Hall $10 General Admission, $8 students & senior citizens Sat. FESTIVAL OF BANDS 10/23 High School Marching Band Competition All Day, Autzen All-day tix $12/$8; Finals only, $8/$5 Sat. WILLIAM DOPPMANN, Piano 10/23 Guest Artist Recital 8 p.m., Beall Hall $7 General Admission, $4 students & senior citizens Sun. UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY 10/24 UO Ensemble 3 p.m., Beall Hall $5 General Admission, $3 students & senior citizens Mon. POETRY IN SONG 10/25 UO Voice Class Recital 7 p.m., Beall Hall FREE Admission Wed. OcTUBAfest 10/27 UO Ensembles & Guests 8 p.m., Beall Hall $5 General Admission, $3 students & senior citizens Fri. HOMECOMING CONCERT 10/29 UO Ensembles 7 p.m., Beall Hall FREE Admission
