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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (July 24, 2003)
CALENDAR OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, July 24. “Peewee Playground” continues. See Thursday, July 24. “Silly Stories & Twisted Tales” contin- ues. See Thursday, July 24. MUSIC Eric Morton, 6:30 pm, LITERARY SPIRITUAL Video meeting and Scobert Park. FREE. meditation with GangaJi, 7 pm Tuesdays, 5th St. Market, 4th floor, Conf. Rm. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, July 24. VIGIL Peace vigil, 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Island Park and Main Streets, Spfd. 747-5886. FREE. 30 WEDNESDAY Sunrise 5:59 am; Sunset 8:39 pm Av High 83; Av Low 52 ARTS Elaine Knighton reads, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. GEARS rides 32 Miles, Briggs & Doane. Meet at 6 pm, Alton Baker Park. FREE. MUSIC Shelley James Musicbox, Eugene Emeralds play the Everett Aquasox, 7:05 pm today, tomorrow and Aug. 1, Civic Stadium. $8 box., $5 gen., $4 sr., stu. Victoria Williams, Mark Olson and The Creekdippers, 7:30 pm, WOW Hall. $10. One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, July 24. Herb garden walk, 6:30 pm, Wise Acres Farm. $15. PRESENTATION Paul Hawken speaks as part of the Northwest Energy Education Institute Energy Management Certification Program Presentation, 7 pm, EMU, UO. FREE. 6:30 pm, Sheldon Community Center and Park. FREE. ON THE AIR “New Dimensions” features “The Monticello Dialogues, Part 4”, William McDonough, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace cir- cles continue. See Thursday, July 24. KIDSTUFF Wednesday evening storytime, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. Tibetan Buddhist meditation contin- ues. See Saturday. Eugene peace circle continues. See Thursday, July 24. The World Famous Andrew the Great, 11:30 am, Douglas Gardens Park. FREE. Building. FREE. “The Wonders of the Wetland” walk explores habitat and the use of naturalist skills and equipment, 8 am. For informa- tion and to register call 683-6494. J. and the Beanstalk con- tinues. See Tuesday. 31 T H U R S DAY Sunrise 6 am; Sunset 8:38 pm Av High 83; Av Low 52 Oregon Brewer’s Festival, noon to 9 pm today and tomorrow, and from noon to 7 pm June 27, Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland. $3 for mug, $1 a taste. JULY 26 Willie Nelson, 7 pm, Les Schwab Amphitheatre, Bend. $32. An opening of work by Susan and Jennifer Diehl, 2 to 5 pm, Lawrence Gallery, Portland. Exhibit runs through Aug. 10. FREE. CORVALLIS EVENTS Note- Continuation dates for Corvallis events are listed under the first day of the event. JULY 29 Benton County Fair and Rodeo features music by Tracy Byrd and many others, rides, exhibits, food and crafts, today through Aug. 2, Benton Co. Fairgrounds. $7. JULY 30 Corvallis Wednesday Farmers Market features local pro- duce, 8 am to 1 pm Wednesdays through Nov. 26, Benton Co. Fairgrounds. FREE. JULY 31 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE. 1-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, July 24. circles continue. See Thursday, July 24. HOLY SHIZZLE MY NIZZLE! IT’S SNOOP D - O - DOUBLE GIZZLE! SNOOP & THE DOGG POUND TEAR IT UP WITH THAT G-FUNK AT THE KELLER AUDITORIUM. SEE JULY 28, ON THE ROAD. 25 JULY 28 Rob Neyer reads, 6:30 pm, Borders Books. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Eugene Emeralds play the Everett Aquasox. See Wednesday. VIGIL Vigil, 4:30 pm, Federal JULY JULY 31 The Living Dream Experience music festival features the String Cheese Incident, today through Aug. 3, Horning’s Hideout, North Plains. For information go to www.peakexperience.cc/latest or www.stringcheeseincident.com “The Healing Connection” continues. See Sunday. SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace GATHERING Caring for the Caregiver support group, Wednesday afternoons. For information, call 687- 6234. FREE. Lone Star Love Potion, 8 pm Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 30, and a show Aug. 31. $9.50, $8.50 sr., $6.50 stu. THEATER Balm in Gilead contin- ues. See Thursday, July 24. BOBBIE WILLIS READS FROM HER CONTRIBUTION TO BEST ESSAYS NW, AT BORDERS BOOKS. SEE THURSDAY, JULY 24. ON THE road Note- Continuation dates for out-of- town events are listed under the first day of the event. JULY 24 MFA 2003, work by UO graduate students, Pacific NW College of Art, Portland, through July 31. FREE. The Oregon 2003 Biennial and The Shape of Color, work by Joan Miro´, Portland Art Museum, through Sept. 7. $10, $9 sr. stu, $6 youth. JULY 27 Creedence Clearwater Revisited, 7:30 pm, Jacksonville. $30-$52. Brittfest, Les Nubians and Zap Mama, 7 pm, Oregon Zoo, Portland. $12. JULY 28 Snoop Dogg, 7 pm, JULY 24 Music A La Carte, noon, MU Lounge, OSU. FREE. JULY 25 Stargazing night, 7 pm, Corvallis Sr. Center. FREE. JULY 26 Corvallis Saturday Market features local crafts, food, children’s activities and entertain- ment, 10 am to 5 pm Saturdays through Nov. 22, South Riverfront parking lot, 236 SW 5th St. FREE. Ice cream social, 1 pm, Chintimini Park. FREE to ages 55 and over. attn: OPPORTUNITIES The 2003 Eugene Celebration dead- lines for Community Causeway, Marketplace and Parade applications are Aug. 1 and 15. For information call 681-4108. Keller Auditorium, Portland. $33.50. COMEDY “Comedy Jam” by students grades 7-12, 11:30 am today, tomorrow and Aug. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9, 2520 Harris St. $2 sugg. don. Leaburg Summer Festival features crafts, candy making, home care, jew- elry, gardening, a pet psychic, a doggy parade and more, 9 am, down- town Leaburg. For information call 896-0408. FREE. LES NUBIANS AND ZAP MAMA PLAY THE OREGON ZOO. SEE JULY 27, ON THE ROAD. GATHERINGS Meridian Farmers Market continues. See Thursday, July 24. HIV counseling and testing continues. See Thursday, July 24. KIDSTUFF “Discover! Rhythm!”, 10:30 am, Sheldon Library. FREE. Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library. FREE. “Kids Flea Market!” for ages 17 and younger, 11 am, Springfield Library. FREE. “Peewee Playground” continues. See Thursday, July 24. ESPN.com Baseball Columnist and Senior Writer ROB NEYER Rob Neyer’s Big Book of Baseball Lineups M ONDAY , J ULY 28, FROM 6:30-7:30 PM * Join us in welcoming the best of the new generation of sportswriters - B ILL J AMES You love to argue about the game and its players, delving into baseball history and lore in search of support for your points of view. You'll find plenty of food for thought--and argument -- in Neyer’s new book. In notes, sidebars, and essays, he explores the careers of play- ers both famous and obscure. The book includes information on all 30 current teams, as well as a special section covering legendary clubs. Neyer's book is an unparalleled reference for settling the debates of baseball fans. His previous books include: Baseball Dynasties and Feeding the Green Monster . Check out robneyer.com. *After his signing Neyer will speak to the Eugene Borders Baseball Club; newcomers are welcome to attend. 5 O A K W AY C E N T E R • E U G E N E , O R 9 7 4 0 1 • 3 4 5 . 6 0 7 2 16 JULY 24, 2003 dance listings J. and the Beanstalk continues. See Tuesday. Th: Alfredo’s Bellydancing—7, 8. For loca- tion, call 302-8143. Scottish—7:30, Friends Meeting Hall. No Phone. Tribal Bellydance, Beg.—7, Int.—8, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. Argentine Tango—8, Studio B. www.eugene- tango.com Margo’s Modern—7:45, Eugene School of Ballet. 344-5317. Razia’s Bellydance II—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052. Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio. 485- 4669. Fr: Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. Dance/Yoga—8:45 am, Friends Meeting Hall. 684-9701. Jean’s Dance Fitness—8:30 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 341-6448. Ballroom—7:30, 220 Gerlinger, UO. 346- 6025. Sa: Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. Salsa—8:30, Studio B. 461-6681. Pre-ballet for children—11:30 am, creative movement—12:30, Paradise Dance Studio, 485-4669. Su: Argentine Tango, Beg.—6:30, Studio B. 343-2162. West African—11 am, WOW Hall. 687-2746. Mo: Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. West Coast Swing—7, Agate Hall. 687-9464. Bellydance—7, Foolscap Bookstore. 686-2778. Razia’s Bellydance II—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052. Flamenco—6:30, Gnome. 683-1937. West African—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746. Jean’s Dance Fitness—8:30 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 341-6448. Tu: Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. Salsa—9, In-Shape Athletic Club. 345-9024. International Folk—7:30, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. 461-9328. Swing—6:45, Rock ‘n’ Rodeo. 68-SWING. Margo’s Modern—7:30, Eugene School of Ballet. 344- 5317. Flamenco—6:30, Gnome. 683-1937. Razia’s Bellydance I—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052. We: Contact Improvisation—5:30, Agate Hall. 517-1897. Jean’s Dance Fitness—8:30 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 341-6448. Middle Eastern—7:30, Ballet Fantastique. 461-2086. Astryd’s Middle Eastern, Int.—7:30, Eugene School of Ballet. 683-7778. Ballet—5:30 pm, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. West African—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746. Swing/Lindy—8, Studio B, 189 W. 8th Ave. 684-4516. Israeli—8, Temple Beth Israel. 343-8920.
