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.
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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.
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OCTOBER CONCERTS
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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