WHAT’S
happening
Hold Me Up to the Light, the Peter Wilde tribute CD is selling well at Eugene’s House of Records. The eclectic
double CD took dozens of renowned artists more than a year to make, at which time they presented it to a bewil-
dered Wilde, along with a sizeable bill (only merely approaching what Wilde could earn were he to sell all the CDs)
for its production. Wilde then played the Willamette Valley Folk Festival and recently the Oregon Country Fair. His
portion of the tab is now paid off, so if you haven’t picked up your copy, go to House of Records on 13th Ave. and
experience what numerous local and national musicians feel about one of Eugene’s longtime folksiest talents.
At the 15th Annual 2003
Da Vinci Days, “Road to
Discovery,” you can cheer on
the kinetic sculpture vehicles
as they race through water,
mud, and sand; enjoy music per-
formed on three stages; immerse
yourself in a variety of films at the
film and video festival; laugh at
the antics of renowned street
performers; see a theatrical per-
formance commemorating the
Legacy of da Vinci; admire the
imaginative community art
project, spend hours in the
OPB Children’s Village and
much, much more. All
spread over three days in
Corvallis’ Central Park
and OSU campus.
See July 18,
Corvallis Events.
In an outrageous week of outdoor music at the
Cuthbert Amphitheater, Monday features the
music of David Crosby, Stephen Stills and
Graham Nash (top). One of the few remaining
“supergroups” that lasted from the late ‘60s
to present, Crosby, Stills and Nash have a
grand repertoire from which to draw,
including hits such as “Marrakesh
Express,” “Teach Your Children” and “Dark
Star.” Then, a mere 24 hours hence, who
takes the same stage but three legends in their
own rights. Jackson Browne (right), Keb’ Mo’ and
Steve Earle each play Tuesday evening sets that
should rank high in the history of Cuthbert music.
See Monday and Tuesday Calendar.
The free Emerald Empire HempFest at Alton Baker Park
strives to promote awareness of hemp’s uses and benefits as
a means to counteract, neutralize and eradicate government
propaganda regarding the plant, Cannabis sativa. Organizers
of the festival also strive to facilitate research and develop-
ment of hemp-based products and processes. Featuring
music, food, hemp-product vendors; if you’re feeling low, the
HempFest should be for you. See Saturday Calendar.
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