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McDonald a historic venue for shows The downtown theater has hosted everything from vaudeville and rock hands to rallies and speeches BY AMY LICHTY PULSE REPORTER There are a variety of venues in Eugene to see concerts, plays, lec tures and movies, but none like the McDonald Theatre, at Willamette Street in downtown Eugene. The theater, which has been around since the mid-1920s, is currently owned by the Keseys, the family of Ken Kesey, who wrote “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest.” The build ing is also on the National Register of Historic Places and is a Eugene his torical landmark. In its history, the theater has hosted traveling vaude ville companies, popular musicians, major theater productions and r important political personalities such as the recent speeches by Tere sa Heinz-Kerry and Ralph Nader. University junior and journalism major Julian Peters described the McDonald Theatre as having an “old theater” feel to it. When comparing it to other venues in Eugene, Peters said she liked the McDonald because of the amount of seating available and the size of the venue. Junior English major Rachel Horn agreed. “I like the McDonald more (than the other venues in town) because it’s big ger," she said. “It’s just way better. ” With the wide variety of productions, the type of audience varies as broadly as the performanc es. Hosting everything from punk rock and reggae concerts to wed dings and private parties, the Mc Donald Theatre sees a diverse crowd from one day to the next. “We have the ability and the con nections to pull in large shows but also the versatility to bring in small and lo cal bands,” McDonald Theatre opera tions manager Ginger Loeshner said. The McDonald Theatre recently opened a bar inside the building named The Lounge, which allows the theater to host smaller bands, while the main stage gives the venue the op portunity to bring in big-name acts. The Lounge, which is open every Friday night at 9:30, features either live music or a DJ on those Friday nights without a main-stage perform ance. During major events, televisions placed throughout the bar allow of-age patrons to hang out in a smaller and quieter atmosphere but still enjoy what’s being featured in the main the ater. One recent memorable show was a concert last year featuring the Pixies, tickets for which sold out in only four minutes. “A girl from Georgia called me over the phone and was hysterically crying, saying, ‘The Pixies are my favorite band! 1 have to get tickets!’” Loeshner said. “But tickets were gone.” Hoobastank, NOFX, and Evanes cence have also played at the venue. Evanescence performed at the Mc Donald Theatre just three days after its premier at the MTV Music Awards in 2003. Jimmy Eat World and George Clinton will be coming to the Theatre in the coming weeks. amylichty@ daily emerald, com October 14, 2004 O OREGOn Dear UO Students, The University of Oregon Athletic Department welcomes you back to campus as you begin the 2004-05 year. As the football season continues and we host our Pac-10 rivals, we are sending you this important message to ask for your cooperation regarding good sportsmanship at our home football games. Overall, feedback we received from visiting teams has been positive. Visiting administration, coaches, staff, players and fans have praised our overall athletic program, our teams and the gameday atmosphere. All made a point of complimenting the behavior and spirit of Oregon fans. Our student fans have helped in so many ways to make Oregon Athletics something special. We ask that you lend a hand in making sure our visitors feel welcome in the loudest stadium with the best student section they will visit all season by displaying good sportsmanship at all Oregon events. Thank you for your continued support and assistance. GO DUCKS!! Sincerely, Bill Moos Director of Athletics Mike Bellotti Head Football Coach Len Casanova Athletic Center • 272/ Leo HamsPaikway ♦ Eugene, Oregon 97401 8833 • (541) 346 4481 Fax (541) 346 5031 An equalcpportuniy, aftlrmabue action institution committed to cultural diversty andcorripHarce with Americans with CtsatailtiesAct UNIVERSITY OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Digital art: State-of-the art technology Continued from page 10 Pouch” from his home in California but has made a few Oregon visits during production, said the project allows him to work directly with aspiring artists, unlike his experi ences working on big-budget films. “In the last seven or eight years I haven’t worked with an artist, I’ve only worked with marketing people,” Dias said. “It’s so nice to be working with a group of fresh, young artists.” Multimedia design and art student Jonathon Banks, who is a co-production assistant for “The Story Pouch,” said the project is sort of like an internship because it provides real-world animation experience for those hoping to break into the field. “There’s no class you can take that can teach you what every one has learned on this project,” Banks said. “We’re using all top-of the-line, state of the art technology that is being used in Hollywood. That gives everyone an edge that they can’t get in a classroom. In most classes we use older technology. ” Kesterson said he is aiming for a finish date of spring 2005, when the filmmakers will most likely show the film in Corvallis and Eu gene. They plan to submit “The Sto ry Pouch” and a documentary on its making, to film festivals. Addition ally, the film’s creators plan to make an interactive DVD featuring the film and additional content. natchilingerian @ daily emerald, com . Community Center tor the Performing Arts 8th & Lincoln • Thursday, October 14 • Techtyne, Project Deadman, Skatterman£Snu?Biim, Kutt Calhoun, Bi? Knn Kaliko Hip-Hop 7:00 pin, $18 advance, $22 door • Friday, October 15 • The Spirit of Guthrie featuring Vince Herman, Rob Washerman, limPa^e Folk 8:00 pm, $12 advance, $1$ door • Monday, October 18 • Project/Object with Ike Willis and Napoleon Murpy Brock Performing the Music of Frank Zappa 8:00 pm, $12 advance, $15 door • Wednesday, October 20 • ' Mason lenninys wHh Haley Sonar Singer-Songwriters 8:00 pm, $12 advance, $12 door • Thursday, October 21 • Eyedea € Abilities, lllojic i D] Przm, Los Nativos, The Ramsey Bros, featuring Ms Suad Hip-Hop 8:00 pm, S12 advance, $12 door All Ages Welcome 687-2746
