Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (May 22, 2003)
22 T H U R S DAY Sunrise 5:40 am; Sunset 8:40 pm Av High 68; Av Low 44 GATHERINGS Ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the Lane Independent Living Alliance, 4 to 7 pm, 99 W. 10th Ave. FREE. Friends of Eugene annual meeting features talk with Bob Stacey, 7 pm, First United Methodist Church. 514- 4766. FREE. Reiki clinic, 4 to 7 pm, 188 W. B. St., Suite N-3. 954-9703. FREE. Lane Co. Bill of Rights Defense Committee meeting opposes the PATRIOT Act, 6 pm, 1192 Lawrence St. 688-8720. 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 and Sheldon branch library. FREE. Spring Strings concert, 7 pm, Eugene Waldorf School. FREE. LECTURES “Snob Journalism: Elitism Versus Ethics for a Profession in Crisis,” Tom Rosensteil, 4 pm, Allen, UO. FREE. “The School of the Americas and Iraq,” Roy Bourgeois, 7 pm, 177 Lawrence, UO. FREE. LITERARY ARTS “Poetry for Survival” open poetry reading, 7 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE. Reflective Readers discuss Their Eyes Were Watching God, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. 14 MAY 22, 2003 MUSIC Logos Academy Band SHOcase performance, 12:15 pm, Hult lobby. FREE. UO choral concert, 8 pm, Beall, UO. $5, $3 stu., sr. IN THIS TIME, DANCES BY BONNIE SIMOA, LCC PER- FORMANCE HALL. SEE THURSDAY, MAY 29. ON THE AIR “Jefferson Exchange” features “Questioning Technological Ethics in a World Addicted to Progress,” 8 am and 8 pm, KRVM, 1280 AM. PRESENTATION “War, Peace, Terror, and Global Justice: Where Do We Go Now?” Starhawk, 7 pm, EMU Ballroom, UO. $11, $6 stu. SPIRITUAL Eugene peace cir- cle, noon Thursdays, Suite 306, 474 Willamette St. 684-3850. FREE. THEATER This Lime Tree Bower, 8 pm today, tomorrow and May 24, Arena Theatre, Villard, UO. $6, $5 sr., $4 UO stu. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged, Willamette Repertory Theatre, 7:30 pm tonight and May 29, at 8 pm tomorrow, May 24, 30 and 31, and at 2 pm May 25 and June 1, Soreng, Hult. $15-$35. Fifth of July, 7:30 pm tonight, tomor- row and May 25, South Eugene High School Theater. $4 adv., $5 dos. VIGILS Prayer for Peace circles, noon Monday through Friday, Unity of the Valley. FREE. Candlelight peace, Women in Black vigils, 5 pm until the end of the war, Federal Building. FREE. 23 FILM Die Xue Shuang Xiong, 7 pm, International Lounge, EMU, UO. FREE. Irony of Birth or, Enjoy Your Bath, Russian film series, 6:30 pm, 115 Pacific. FREE. A Moment of Romance, Chinese Film Series, 4 pm, 115 Pacific, UO. FREE. FORUM Pacifica Forum features “Impressions From Germany,” noon, Wesley Center. FREE. GATHERING EKC & Cascade Dog Fanciers dog agility trials, all day today through May 26, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. FREE. KIDSTUFF Playgroup for moms and newborns to two year olds, 10 am, Bambini. FREE. Pre-school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel Library. FREE. “The Magic School Bus Gets Swamped!” features hands-on sci- ence exploring wetlands for ages 6-11, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, The Science Factory. Pre-register at 682-7888. $9. LECTURE “Soviet Feelings: On the History of Emotions in Stalin’s Russia,” Sheila Fitzpatrick, 2 pm, Knight Library, UO. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Starhawk reads from Notes From the Global Uprising, noon, Mother Kali’s Books. FREE. MUSIC Rod Picott, 9 pm, Café Paradiso. $6. F R I D A Y Sunrise 5:39 am; Sunset 8:41 pm Av High 68; Av Low 44 ARTS/VISUAL Masters of Fine Arts Exhibition artist’s talk, Chris Rothermel, Peter Christian, 1 pm, Jacobs Gallery, Hult. FREE. Studio shows and sale of work by Gary Tepfer, Lotte Streisinger, Mike Pease and others, 5 to 8 pm today, 2 to 5 pm tomorrow and May 25, 2075 Potter Alley, between Harris and Potter Streets. FREE. PHOTO BY RAKU LOREN calendar Ariel Gore reads, 7 pm, UO Bookstore. FREE. Christian Eckert Trio, 9 pm, Luna. $8. Jigsaw Jones, 9:30 pm, Wild Duck. $5. Courtesy Clerks, Pass Out Kings, Joshua James & the Runaway Trains, 9:30 pm, WOW Hall. $5. Ziggy Marley, 8 pm, McDonald Theatre. $22 adv,. $25 dos. ON THE AIR “Jefferson Exchange” features “Textbook Censorship, Political Correctness and the Re-writing of Information in the Classroom,” 8 am and 8 pm, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOOR/RECREATION “Tree Climbing,” 7 pm today and 9 am tomorrow, OP barn, 18th Ave. and University St. $20. PRESENTATION “Vision and Action” activist trainer’s training, 2 to 5 pm, Growers Market. Register at 345-1633. $25. THEATER The Nerd, 8 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 30, 31 and June 6 and 7, Actors Cabaret. $15 adv., $10 dos, $29.95 for dinner/show combo. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged continues. See Thursday, May 22. A LECTURE BY TOM ROSENSTEIL, ALLEN HALL, UO. SEE THURSDAY, MAY 22. The Rhythm Pimps at 2 and Abandon Ship plays at 3 pm. FREE. Satin Love Orchestra, 9:30 pm, Wild Duck. $10. Cascadia Forest Goods warehouse sale features figured maple, chinkapin, walnut, decking, siding, paneling, fencing and more, 9 am to 3 pm Saturdays, 4446 Franklin Blvd., Glenwood. 485-4477. FREE. Abandon Ship, 10 pm, Luckey’s. $3. Annual open house features wines, music, art exhibits, hayrides and more, 11 am to 6 pm today, tomorrow and May 26, Willamette Valley Vineyards. FREE. Queer roller-skating party, 11 pm, Skate World, Spfd. $3.50 sug. don. Open house features wine, art and music by Jake the Cat, 1 to 5 pm today, tomorrow and May 26, LaVelle Vineyards, Elmira. $2. Southtowne shoppes farmers mar- ket, Saturdays 9 am to 3 pm, and Tuesdays 11 am to 3 pm, 28th Ave. and Oak St. FREE. “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. Growers Market features fresh grown local produce/fruit, artisans and crafters displaying wares, entertain- ment and more, main park, Cottage Grove. FREE. This Lime Tree Bower continues. See Thursday, May 22. Veneta Saturday market features produce, crafts and festivities, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays, Veneta. 935- 2268. FREE. VIGILS Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, May 22. EKC & Cascade Dog Fanciers dog agility trials continue. See Friday. Moms (parents) for Peace vigil, 4 pm Thursdays until the end of the war, Federal Building. FREE. KIDSTUFF Children’s storytime, 11 am, Borders Books. FREE. Candlelight peace, Women in Black vigils continue. See Thursday, May 22. “Contraption” features hands-on sci- ence event turning junk into inven- tions, noon to 4 pm today and tomor- row, The Science Factory. Free with admission to Science Sleuths exhibit. 24 Family music time, 10:15 am Downtown and Bethel branch libraries, family storytime in Spanish, 3:30 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. Emerald Strings concert, 2 pm, the Atrium. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION The Prefontaine Classic track meet, 1 pm, Hayward Field, UO. $22.50 res., $16.50 gen., $12.50 stu., sr., $2 chil- dren under 10. Cascadia Wildland marbled murrlet survey weekend trip. For information, call 434-1463. FREE. “The Private Life of the Oak Tree,” Harold Schyberg, 10 am to noon, Visitor Center, Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. $3, $6 family. Obsidians hike 5 miles, Coburg Hills, 3.5 miles, Scurvy Ridge. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. GEARS rides 45 miles. Meet at 9 am, Ray’s Market, Creswell. FREE. “Tree Climbing” continues. See Friday. PRESENTATION “Magic, Ritual and Activism,” 10 am to 4 pm. Register at 746-6090. $25. SPIRITUAL “Amitabha Empowerment” with Lama Tsang Tsing, 2 pm, Kagyu Dakshang Chuling Dharma Center. 485-3961. $15. “Ritual for the Earth,” 8 pm, Dorris Ranch, Spfd. don. THEATER The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Abridged continues. See Thursday, May 22. This Lime Tree Bower continues. See Thursday, May 22. The Nerd continues. See Friday. VIGIL Candlelight peace vigils con- tinue. See Thursday, May 22. 25 S U N DAY Sunrise 5:37 am; Sunset 8:43 pm Av High 69; Av Low 44 ARTS/VISUAL Studio show and sale continues. See Friday. FILM The Cruise, Subversive Pillow Saturday storytime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Theatre, 7:30 pm, Growers Market. FREE. and sale continues. See Friday. Borko’s Magical Moombah features “Crazy Doctors,” 10 am, The Shedd. $5, $2.50 for adults. COMEDY ComedySportz, 8 pm, The ComedySportz Theatre, 10th Ave. and Oak ST. 517-9996. $8, $7 with a can of food for FOOD for Lane Co. LECTURE “Integrating Naturopathic Approaches to Working with Health Concerns,” Miriam Mitchell, 9:30 am, 74 E. 18th Ave. Register at 686-3399. FREE. GATHERINGS “Strategies to prevent demolition and redevelop- ment in Moss/Villard/Columbia neighborhood,” 7 pm Sundays, 13th and Alder Starbucks. FREE. DANCE Eugene Singles Ministry dance, 7 pm, Coburg Grange. 344- 6118. $6. MUSIC Grand closing party fea- tures music by Forest T. Black Band, McKenzie Blues Project and others, 6 pm to close, Q Street Billiards, Spfd. $2. S AT U R D AY Sunrise 5:38 am; Sunset 8:42 pm Av High 68; Av Low 44 ARTS/VISUAL Studio show GATHERINGS Saturday Market features more than 150 local artisans, international food court and live music, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays, Park Blocks. TJ plays at 10 am; Rich Glauber at 11; Just Us plays at noon; Borko’s Magical Moombah at 1 pm; Mood Area 52, Sin Ropas, Heavenly Oceans, Wheel of Meat, 10 pm, John Henry’s. $4. Buster B. Jones and Friends, 9 pm, Luna. $10. Barter circle for trading goods and services, noon to 5 pm, Washington/Jefferson park. zizshad- dai@hotmail.com FREE. Justice Not War Coalition peacenik picnic, 5 pm, Maurie Jacobs Park. 343-8548. FREE. Mercado Latino features vendors of Mexican and Peruvian food, produce, handcrafts, music, clothes, children’s activities, music and more, 10 am to 4 pm Sundays through Oct. 26, Washington/Jefferson Park. FREE.
