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Tuesday, July 16,2002 Taking the Pulse of events this week I’m still a little hung over and suf fering slightly from culture shock after spending three days at the Oregon Country Fair, but in what bet ter state could I be to let you know about cool enter tainment happen ings? Actually, first there’s a confes sion. After 30 years of resisting, I underwent a complete conver sion on Friday night while listen ing to Chicago based Dark Star Orchestra at Country Fair. Yes, it’s true, I am offi cially a beginner Deadhead. What can I say; that magi cal moment — a confluence of the mu sic, the vibe, the people and the danc ing — happened to me. Anyone who has the chance should check out Dark Star Orchestra; their re-enactments of Dead concerts are amazing... On Wednesday, Panjea brings high-energy dance music from the band’s roots in the ghettos of Zimbab we to the WOW Hall for some serious booty-shakin’. I saw these folks at Country Fair as well, and the combi nation of a super-funk brass section and African drum rhythms makes the soul dance. Doors are at 8 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m., $8/$10 tickets. And, here’s a cool bonus: Eugene’s own Soul Function returns to the stage to open the show... Young women have a picnic of an opportunity to get involved in their community. The Venture Club of Turn to Kleckner, page 6 Kleckner Editor in chief Jazz musicians perform at EMU Amphitheater Rene van Helsdingen, left, Essiet Okon Essiet, center, and Marcello Pellitteri play some jazz from their Stage Bus at the EMU Amphitheater on Mon day evening. About 50 people attended the free performance. The three men are part of Luluk Purwanto & the Hels dingen Trio, and the band members are traveling as part of an “Indonesian American Dutch Cross Cultural Promo tion Tour,” according to their Web site, www.luluk.com. The band is currently on an extended tour of America, performing for free at 42 uni versities in 24 states through Oct. 15. Engineer and visual artist Aart Marcus designed the band’s Stage Bus, which can be set up in 10 minutes and is fully equipped with a grand piano, drum stage, lighting and a complete sound system. — Michael J. Kleckner ‘Hyding’ in the dark side PLAY REVIEW The Actors Cabaret of Eugene’s wonderful production of the musical Jekyll and Hyde stays true to the classic story while adding new songs and improving characters By Jillian Oaley Oregon Daily Emerald Good and evil share the stage at the Actors Cabaret of Eugene, with explosive conse quences. In a cozy, softly lit theater-cum-restaurant, the lingering smell of hot, tasty food wafts from the kitchen, and something akin to the classic Hollywood-movie murmur hums in the air, as a classic battle takes form. The rau cous cackling, thrilling voice and tall, cloaked figure of Edward Hyde envelops the stage, and Dr. Henry Jekyll, an earnest gentleman, is tor mented by the evil half of his own soul. The Actors Cabaret of Eugene’s production of the musical Jekyll and Hyde, directed by Joe Zingo, debuted July 12 and continues through August 3. Shows start at 8 p.m. Fri days and Saturdays. The production stays true to the classic story, set in 19th-century England. Dr. Henry Jekyll, played movingly by Don Kelley, believes he can cure his sick father by discovering the secret of separating the good and evil nature in the human spirit. Jekyll, unable to find a volunteer, injects himself with tlje potion he concocts, and creates Ed ward Hyde, played by Kevin Boling, who is an amalgamation of Jekyll’s dark side. Hyde’s killing rampage stains his hands red with blood throughout the show. “Evil parts are my favorite,” Boling said. “It’s really fun to be that outrageous.” Bring an appreciation of the macabre to the show. The somber, violent and overtly sexual aspects bring power to this definitely adult production, but it is not the ideal show for a first date. In addition to an interest in a gothic, ribald production, bring an appetite for boneless spare ribs, hand-rolled cannelloni or gor gonzola mushroom pasta. Dinner, cooked by both Zingo and pro ducer Jim Roberts, is served at 6:30 p.m., before the show, and dessert is served dur ing intermission. “It’s not your common, ordinary dinner theater food,” Roberts said. “We usually have six or seven entrees that are quite good.” Roberts, Zingo, John Elliott and the cast built the set. Zingo is also responsible for set design, lighting and costuming. “Between the two of us, we do pretty much everything,” Roberts said. The pair wanted to do the show when it first came out a decade ago. “We’ve been following the show for 10 to 11 years, since it was first created as a con cept album,” Roberts said. Zingo said he was disappointed by the Broadway show because the production re moved some of his favorite songs, had poor stage direction, and lacked developed char acters. His show is different because he changed the stage direction and added the music he enjoyed from the original album. “The characters are a lot more complex Turn to Hyde,page 6 i Premier Travel • Summer Specials!!! • Cancun - $650.00* San Jose, CR - $650.00* Quito - $930.00* Melbourne - $950.00*' *tax not included, restrictions may apply. Subject to change without notice. Eurail Passes issued on-site!!! 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