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10 T H U R S DAY Sunrise 6:38 am; Sunset 7:51 pm Av High 60; Av Low 38 ARTS/VISUAL An opening of paintings by Betsy Priddy, 5:30 pm, LCC Art Gallery. FREE. “Expressions of our Lives: An Introduction to Self-Exploration Through Art,” Leilani Lyons, 6:30 to 9 pm Thursdays through May 1, Willamalane Sr. Adult Activity Cntr., Spfd. $8. An opening of paintings by Andrew Nelson, 7 pm, Buzz Coffeeshop EMU, UO. FREE. BENEFIT Sue’s Plant Sale bene- fits Harris Elementary School, 5 pm, Harris Elementary School. don. CONFERENCE “Ecological Urbanism” H.O.P.E.S. (Holistic Options Planet Earth Sustainability) conference features presenters, lec- tures, films, a dance party, work- shops, discussions, design competi- tion and more, today through April 13, Lawrence Hall, UO. A 24-hour “East Campus Design Charrette” explores sustainable design alternatives in the East Campus Family Housing Area, starting at 5 pm today, 206 Lawrence. For conference informa- tion and schedule, call 346-3696, or see http://edc.uoregon.edu “The Starry Wisdom of Fayaerri,” Shawn Blackwolf, 7 pm, Foolscap Books. $7. “Environmental Toxins,” Usha Honeyman, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. MUSIC Mozart Requiem, Eugene Symphony Orchestra, 8 pm, Silva, Hult. A music talk is 7:15 pm in Studio One. $14-$38. Rocket From the Crypt, The Spits, The Bronx, 8 pm, WOW Hall. $12. The Ovulators, Ed Cole, 9 pm, Sam Bond’s Garage. $3. ON THE AIR “New Dimensions” features “Women’s Health: The Wise and Natural Way,” Susan Weed, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. “Jefferson Exchange” features “Tracking Mystery Diseases, Viruses and Other Threats to Public Health,” Stephen Morse, 9 am and 9 pm, KRVM, 1280 AM. “Arts Journal” features SHOcase performance, 6 pm, CTV-29 & 22. Re- airs 9 pm April 12. PRESENTATION “Mushroom pm, Hult lobby. FREE. DISCUSSION “Environmental SPIRITUAL Eugene peace circle, Toxins,” Usha Honeyman, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. noon Thursdays, Suite 306, 474 Willamette St. 684-3850. FREE. GATHERINGS “Sex: Can We THEATER Romeo and Juliet, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and April 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26, and at 2 pm April 13 and 27, Lord Leebrick Theatre. $12- $18, $8 for stu. on Thursdays, $10 for sr. on Sunday matinees. Talk?”, Tony and Cristi Cubito, 7 pm, PeaceHealth. $10 per couple. “Reiki & Tea,” 2 pm, 188 W. B St., Spfd. 688-0665. FREE. HIV counseling and testing, 9 to 11:15 am Thursdays, 135 E. 6th Ave. $15. KIDSTUFF Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library, pre-school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel branch library. FREE. Oklahoma!, 8 pm today, tomorrow and April 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26, and at 2:30 pm April 13, Cottage Theatre, Cottage Grove. $14, $10 stu., sr. adv., $15 dos. “Creative Movement,” 10 am Thursdays through May 8, Memorial Bldg. gym, Spfd. 736-4544. $7.50. The House of Yes, 8 pm tonight and April 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 25, 26 and May 2 and 3, Actors Cabaret Annex. $5 for Thursday performances, $12 for F-SA. LECTURES An art lecture by VIGILS Prayer for Peace circles, Betsy Priddy, 2:30 pm, LCC Art Gallery. FREE. noon Monday through Friday, Unity of the Valley. FREE. “Memoirs of an Environmentalist With a Pen: How Writing Intersects with the Politics of Place,” Terry Tempest Williams, 2003 Johnston Lecture, 4:30 pm, Beall Hall, UO. FREE. Candlelight peace vigils, 5 pm until the end of the war, Federal Building. FREE. Moms (parents) for Peace vigil, 4 pm Thursdays until the end of the war, Federal Building. FREE. 11 F R I D A Y Sunrise 6:36 am; Sunset 7:52pm Av High 60; Av Low 38 ARTS/VISUAL An opening for David Joyce: A Retrospective, 6pm, Maude Kerns Art Center. $3 sug. don. BENEFITS Congregational Preschool’s annual auction and pizza night, 5:30 pm, 1050 E. 23rd Ave. $5, $3 child, $15 family adv., $6, $4 child, $20 family dos. Spring serenade luncheon, trunk show and prize giveaway benefits the Eugene Symphony, 11 am to 2 pm, Valley River Inn. $35. PLAYBACK THEATRE, SUNDAY AT TSUNAMI BOOKS. SCIENCE “The Magic School Bus DANCE Connections, Corrie Franz Cowart, 8 pm, Dougherty Dance Theatre, UO. $10., $5 sr., stu. Show and Tell” features hands-on sci- ence exploring archeology for ages 6-10, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, and “No School Science Day,” hand’s on activ- ities, 9 am to 4 pm, The Science Factory. Pre-register at 682-7888. $9 for School Bus, $25 for “No School.” GATHERING Gem Faire, noon to SPIRITUAL “Inspiring Heart 7 pm today, from 10 am to 7 pm tomorrow and from 10 am to 5 pm April 13, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. $5 for three days. Advice,” Dagmo Kusho Sakya, 7 pm, 2425 Charnelton St. 554-9696. $10. CONFERENCE “Ecological Urbanism” continues. See Thursday, April 10. KIDSTUFF Playgroup for moms and newborns to two year olds, 10 am, Bambini. FREE. Pre-school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel Library. FREE. Mr. Rogers celebration, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. LECTURE “Racism Under Fire: Korean Japanese and Japanese Americans in WWII,” Takashi Fujitani, 4:30 pm, Knight Library, UO. FREE. LITERARY ARTS John Lysaker reads, 7:30 pm, Black Sun Books. FREE. MUSIC Jim Hershey, 4 pm, Lingo’s Books and Coffeehouse, 741 Lincoln St. FREE. “Music Today” festival features more than 20 regional, national and inter- national musical offerings, through April 17 at the UO. For schedule and information, call 346-5678. Rock ‘n’ Roll Soldiers, The Lovers, The Bastard Saints, Pocket Face, 8:30 pm, WOW Hall. $5. Melvin Seals Melting Pot, 9:30 pm, John Henry’s. $15. UO Ensembles concert, 8 pm, Beall Hall, UO. $5, $3 sr., stu. PRESENTATION “Finding Your Lost Ancestors,” Ferne Kellow, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Sr. Adult Activity Center, Spfd. FREE. FRANK BLACK AND THE CATHOLICS PLAY MONDAY AT THE WOW HALL. Interfaith peace service, 7 pm, First Christian Church. FREE. THEATER La Cage Aux Folles, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and April 18, 19, 25, 26 and May 2 and 3, Actors Cabaret. $10-$15 F-S, $29.95 dinner/show combo. F-S, $12 Su. The Misanthrope, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and April 17, 18 and 19, and at 2 pm April 20, Robinson Theatre, Villard, UO. $12, $9 sr., staff, $5 stu. Oklahoma! continues. See Thursday, April 10. The House of Yes continues. See Thursday, April 10. Romeo and Juliet continues. See Thursday, April 10. VIGILS Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, April 10. Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, April 10. 12 S AT U R D AY Sunrise 6:34 am; Sunset 7:53 pm Av High 60; Av Low 38 ARTS/VISUAL “Making Recycled Art,” MECCA, noon to 2 pm, Materials Exchange, 1235 Railroad Blvd. $5-$10 don. BENEFITS Rock ‘n’ Roll Legends show benefits Thurston and Springfield High School music departments, 8 pm, Thurston High School auditorium, Spfd. $10, $8 chil- dren under 12. Willamette Valley Folk Festival benefit concert features Joe Ross, Flat Mt. Girls, Jack Straw and members of the Sugar Beets, 8 pm, Vet’s Club Ballroom. $10. Benefit for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Persons Community Center features information, a “No Talent” show, performances by WYM- PROV! and Deb Cleveland, 7:30 pm, Agate Hall. $5-$20 ss. Dance music with Jaya Lakshmi ben- efits The Center, 8 pm, The Center, 439 W. 2nd Ave. $10. “Spin Words//Speak Fire” benefit for Snapdragon feminist zine, record and craft Distribution features poetry, a fire show, hip-hop, dancing, music, a circus and more, 7:30 pm, Foolscap Books. $3-$13 ss. “Conversation Café” meeting, 4 pm Saturdays, Lingo’s Books & Coffeehouse, 741 Lincoln St. www.conversationcafe.org FREE. Farmers Market features produce, plants and flowers from more than 40 local growers, across from the Park Blocks, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays. FREE. “Peace Is Patriotic” march and rally gathers at noon, Charnel-Mulligan Park, 17th Ave. and Charnelton St.; rally at 1 pm, Federal Bldg. FREE. Earth Month celebration features in- store tasting fair, educational displays, contests and family giveaways, noon to 4 pm at Wild Oats stores. FREE. American Rhododendron Society meeting, 7:30 pm, Oregon Electric Station. FREE. 4th annual Home Builders Association Garage Sale, 9 am to 6 pm today and from 9 am to 2 pm tomorrow, HBA office, 2053 Laura St., Spfd. FREE. Collectors West gun show, 9 am to 5 pm today and from 9 am to 3 pm tomor- row, and Oregon Knife Show, 9 am to 6 pm today and from 9 am to 3 pm tomorrow, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. $5. Gem Faire continues. See Friday. KIDSTUFF A Nearby Nature “Egg Walk” features costumed charac- ters, live animals, crafts and refresh- ments, 1 to 4:30 pm, Alton Baker Park. Pre-register at 687-9699. $5. Children’s storytime, 11 am, Borders Books. FREE. “Eggstraordinary Egg Eggstravaganza” features chocolate egg, prize and coupon giveaways in a downtown scav- enger hunt, 11 am to 1 pm, various down- town locations. For map, see www.downtowneugene.com Saturday storytime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Children’s meetings with firefighters include fire trucks and gear, 1 pm, Springfield Library. FREE. Borko’s Magical Moombah features “Tiny Cowboys,” with music by Rusty Holsum and Happy Chaps, 10 am, The Shedd. $5, $2.50 for adults. LITERARY ARTS Toni Van Deusen and other poets celebrate National Poetry Month, 1 pm, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. MUSIC Andrea Lee, Paige & Tony, 7:30 pm, Lingo’s Books and Coffeehouse, 741 Lincoln St. FREE. Waging Peace Through Singing, UO and guest ensemble concert, part of Music Today Festival, 8 pm, Beall Hall. $5, $3 stu., sr. Irving Elementary Marimba Band, 2 pm, the Atrium. FREE. ON THE AIR “Arts Journal” continues. See Thursday, April 10. OUTDOORS/RECREATION “Ecological Urbanism” continues. See Thursday, April 10. Obsidians hike 5 miles, Carter Lake Dunes, Siltcoos River; 8 miles, Willamette River. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sug. don. DANCE Peace by Piece, ZAPP Dancers, 7:30 pm today and 2:30 pm tomorrow, Soreng, Hult. $12. Eugene Tree Foundation tree planti- ng, 25th and Willamette Streets. 431- 4990. FREE. FILM Gaza Strip, Eugene Middle Early bird walk, 8 am, spring wild- flower walk, 10 am, “Tree Care and Pruning,” 1 pm, Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Visitor’s Center. $3 sug. don., $15 for “Tree Care.” CONFERENCE East Peace Group Film Festival, noon, Bijou Theatre. $5-$15 ss. GATHERINGS Saturday Market JAMES BATEMAN calendar “Feeling Good in Your Body Again,” Carolyn Higgins, 1:30 pm Thursdays through April 24, Willamalane Adult Activity Cntr., Spfd. $12. Cultivation Around the World,” John Donoghue, 7:30 pm, 115 Science, LCC main campus. FREE. DANCE Eugene Youth Ballet, 12:15 16 APRIL 10, 2003 “The Way of Sages and Saints,” Veena Howard, 7:05 pm today, April 17 and 24, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. don. features more than 150 local artisans, international food court and live music, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays, Park Blocks. FREE. Tai chi practice with Machiko Shirai celebrates World Tai Chi Day, 9 am, EWEB reservoir, 24th and Lawrence St. 683-8626. FREE.
