WHAT’S
happening
Local performer Lyn Burg ’s 20-year career has
been marked by memorable performances in
song, dance and musical theatre, and now, Burg
(pictured right) hits another high note with her
debut jazz album, Good Morning Heartache.
The album also features other local musicians,
including Mike Denny and Barbara Dzuro. Burg
includes something for everyone,
from old favorites to more contem-
porary tracks. She celebrates the
CD’s release at Cozmic Pizza
this week, and the event will
include a chance for other
musicians to jam with
Burg. See Thursday,
Feb. 19 Calendar.
American Gadfly: The Story of Wayne Morse highlights one of Eugene’s most
memorable political figures this week. Written by Charles Deemer and directed by
Judith “Sparky” Roberts, the play will be presented at LCC for one day only. The
drama centers on the controversial senator’s life and the timeless issues he cared
about — protection of civil rights; education for everyone; congressional control of
the power to make war and the paths to peace. The event includes two performanc-
es, each followed by a panel discussion. Proceeds go toward the creation of a Wayne
Morse Free Speech scholarship. Claude Offenbacher (pictured above) stars as Morse.
See Sunday Calendar.
Get in touch with your spiritual side when Neale Donald Walsch , best-selling author
of Conversations With God speaks at South Eugene High School. Walsch, an inter-
nationally renowned
modern day spiritual
messenger,
will
appear as part of the
Health & Well-being
Group series, with
the goal of ending
separation
in
our
community by bring-
ing people together
with dialogue and
infusing spirituality
into our daily lives.
See Friday Calendar.
Need another taste of Brazil? Carnival Brasiliero comes to Cozmic Pizza this week,
offering up a giant-size night of entertainment. Portland’s Sambalada joins forces
with Samba Ja’s impressive array of percussionists (pictured below) and Capoeira
Raca’s dizzying dancers. An informal, accessible dance lesson with Silvia will top off
the festivities. See Friday Calendar.
The UO’s 12th Annual
Queer Film Festival
kicks off this week, with
a provocative schedule
of seven international
queer films and a juried
short film competition.
See Friday Calendar and
Movies Column.
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