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EW'S GUIDE TO THE EUGENE NIGHTLIFE S o you’re wondering what there is to do in this town on a Saturday night, where to go for good live music, where to go dancing, what kind of late, late night scene there is for the true night owls. EW introduces our first issue of Swizzle to offer some insight onto this town’s nightlife scene. Check out Jonathan Amabisca’s search for things happening underground, or Georgia Patera’s chronicle of boys’ night out. Karman Ratliff takes you on a brief tour of Eugene after hours, and Helen Shumacher introduces you to what’s happening in the art-of-noise music realm. Swizzle also glances at the metrosexual phenomenon — he’s showing up even here in tie-dye territory— and takes a look at hangover remedies, girls’ night out, startling club drugs statistics and info, and bartending as a career possibility. Here’s to partying down (and, of course, partying responsibly) — cheers! — Bobbie Willis W H E R E TO G O Most places around here could be described as “eclectic” in their entertainment offerings. Still, you might find it helpful to have some idea of where to go and what you’ll find there… Diablo’s 959 Pearl St. 683-3855 Booty-grindin’, bumpin’, jumpin’ basement dance grotto. Jo Federigo’s 259 E. 5th Ave. 343-8488 Speakeasy-style jazz bar, serving food, beer and cock- tails. Black Forest 50 E. 11th Ave. 342-3378 Rock, punk and karaoke in the heart of town. The Dive Bar & Grill 844 Olive St. 345-8489 Burgers, bar food, brew, cocktails, with live music and gaming room. Jogger’s Bar & Grill 710 Willamette St. 343-0224 Crammed with karaoke-ing college kids. Café Paradiso 115 W. Brodaway 484-9933 Downtown artsy-folksy; food, drink; open mikes and live music. Downtown Lounge 959 Pearl St. 343-2346 Swanky, red-vinyl nightclub atmosphere — food, pool tables and live music. DOWNTOWN Ax Billy Grill & Sports Bar 999 Willamette St. 484-4011 Upscale dinner and drinks, live jazz. Cornucopia 295 W. 17th Ave. 485-2300 Hanging in the ‘hood over beer, wine and phenomenal food. Cozmic Pizza at The Strand 8th Ave. and Charnelton 338- 9333 More family style, but a smorgasbord of music and entertainment. 2 APRIL 1, 2004 SWIZZLE John Henry’s 77 W. Broadway 342-3358 Down and dirty rock/punk/dance; infamous ‘80s night Thursdays. Luckey’s Club Cigar 933 Olive St. 687-4643 Not just for the boys any- more, offering bar, pool and live music. Samurai Duck 980 Oak St. 345-6577 Dark and loud, just like the rockers and doom metal-ers like it. Luna 30 E. Broadway 434-5862 Intimate, upscale jazz night- club; sophisticated tapas and drinks. WOW Hall 291 W. 8th Ave. 687-2746 A Eugene pillar: all-ages eclectic venue; basement beer “garden.” Mac’s at the Vet’s Club 1626 Willamette St. 344-8600 McDonald Theatre 1010 Willamette St. Movie theater converted to concert-style venue and lounge drawing big name acts. Good Times 375 E. 7th Ave. 484-7181 Blues, pool tables, drinks and casual atmosphere. The Jungle 23 W. 6th Ave. 434-1111 Hot dance place — we’ve heard that even the walls sweat here. McMenamins 1485 E. 19th Ave. 342-4025 1243 High St. 345-4905 22 Club Rd. 343-5622 Classic Northwest casual: microbrews, wine and good, good eats. The Horsehead 99 W. Broadway 683-3154 Where you’ll find the hip- sters shooting pool and sip- ping cocktails. Lavelle’s Wine Bar & Bistro 5th St. Public Market 338- 9875 Great wine and food with live music performances. Peabody’s 444 E. 3rd Ave. 484-2927 Soft, smooth music by the woodburning fireplace. Eugene Wine Cellars 255 Madison St. 342-2600 Refinement of wine with eclec- tic live music performances. Legends 44 E. 7th Ave. 683-5160 Grill and stadium clubs with multiple large-screen TVs. Planet Goloka 679 Lincoln St. 465-4555 Entertainment with a con- science: Spiritual offerings abound. NORTH Tsunami 2222 MLK Blvd. 343-4734 Dance your tail off here — college set, party people gone wild. The Cooler 20 Centennial Lp. 484-4355 Sports galore and room to spare. Lone Star Bar & Grill I-5 at Coburg 686-8686 Hometown fun — if they’re dancing on the bar, this is where they’re doing it. The O Bar 155 Commons Way 349-0707 Sports bar with karaoke; walking distance to campus housing. Ramada Inn 225 Coburg Rd. 342-5181 Classic rock and classic lounge atmosphere. SOUTH Mulligan’s Pub 2841 Willamette Rock and roll on the Willamette strip. The Old Pad Southeast Eugene hangout with Casablanca deco — bar, food, pool tables. EAST Rennie’s Landing 1214 Kincaid St. 736-4912 Campus sports bar; was Go Ducks! culture before Go Ducks! was cool. Taylors 894 E. 13th 344-6174 Heart of campus: upstanding eatery by day, college party palace by night. Neighbors 1417 Villard Ave. 338-0334. Good bars make good neigh- bors, and this one’s known for a rollicking dance scene. WEST Duck Inn 1795 W. 6th 342-5279 Last in-town stop before Highway 99. Jake’s Place 605 W. 19th 431-0513 Classy dining in a neighbor- hood joint; spirits and live music. BEYOND EUGENE Jimmy Mac’s Overtime Grill 770 S. Bertelsen 342-5028 A little good-time gem way out west — food, drink, blues and rock. Murphy’s 3740 SE 3rd St., Corvallis 758-9000 Quacker’s 2105 W. 7th 485-5925 Blues, rock and karaoke. Sam Bond’s Garage 407 Blair Blvd. 431-6603 Down-home, Americana style with organic flair. Sam’s Place 825 Wilson St. 484-4455 Local-style pub and grub in West Eugene industrial district. Tiny Tavern 394 Blair Blvd. 687-8363 Tiny place, giant soul — Oly in brown glass bottles, good, loud rock ‘n’ roll. Wetlands 922 Garfield St. 345-3606 Two rooms to hang out in; giant smoking section; music from hip hop to punk rock. Fox ‘n’ Firkin 202 SW 1st St., Corvallis 753- 8533 Stacy’s 401 E. Main St., Cottage Grove 767-0320 Platinum Night Club 126 SW 4th St., Corvallis Prime Time Sports Bar 1360 Mohawk Rd., Spgfd. 746- 0549 Spirits 1714 Main St., Spgfd. 726-2972 Tap ‘n’ Keg 1704 Main St., Cottage Grove Woodsman Grill 117 S. 14th St., Spgfd., 741- 0150 Yukon Jack’s 4th & W. Broadway, Veneta 935-1921 www.eugeneweekly.com
