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29 THURSDAY Sunrise 6:06 am; Sunset 8:14 pm Av High 63; Av Low 40 BENEFIT Pangaea Project ben- efit features music by Jon Fishman, Tony Furtado and the Everyone Orchestra, 8 pm, McDonald Theatre. $18 adv., $20 dos. GATHERING “Elegant Fashions, the World Way,” fashion and trunk show, 4 to 7 pm, Folkways, 5th St. Market. FREE. LECTURES “Indigenous Mexican Migrants and Collective Identity Formation,” Jonathan Fox, 3:30 pm, Fir Rm., EMU, UO. FREE. “Sarah’s Laughter and the Joys of Motherhood,” Claire Katz, 4 pm, Browsing Rm., UO. FREE. MARCH “Take Back the Night” march, rally and speak-out about ending violence against women, 6 pm, amphitheater, EMU, UO. 484- 9791. FREE. MUSIC Birthday tribute to Duke Elligton faculty jazz concert, 7:30 pm, LCC Theatre. 463-5203. $8, $6 stu., sr. Oregon String Quartet, 8 pm, Beall, UO Riverside Chamber Symphony, 7:30 pm, United Lutheran Church. $5 sug. don. The Sound of Music, 7:30 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 1, 6, 7 and 8, with a 2 pm performance May 2, Thurston High School Theatre. $7, $6 stu., sr. Miss Saigon, 8 pm tonight, tomor- row and May 1, at 2 pm May 1 and at 2 and 7 pm May 2, Silva, Hult. $27.50-$52.50. $2 and 2 cans for FOOD for Lane Co. The Odd Couple, 7:30 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 1, Churchill High School. $5. Fiddler on the Roof, 7:30 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 1, Sheldon High School Theatre. $8. Fuddy Meers, 8 pm, tonight and tomorrow, Arena Theatre, UO, 346- 4363. $4-$6. ON THE AIR “New Dimensions” features “Publishing Towards a Sustainable Society,” Judith and Chris Plant, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. 30 “Jefferson Exchange” features “Midwives in the Community,” Laura Roe, Jae Rowan, 8 am, KRVM, 1280 AM. F R I D AY PRESENTATIONS BENEFIT First annual auction Nick Mele speaks at the Eugene Nonviolent Peaceforce Chapter meeting, 7 pm, EWEB Community Rm. FREE. “Introduction to Breema,” 7 to 9 pm, Phoenix Inn. 344-8741. FREE. “Inner Peace” video presentation by Maharaji, 6:30 pm, Eugene Library. FREE. THEATER SHOcase perfor- mance features Encore Theatre, 12:15 pm, lobby, Hult. FREE. Murder by Magic, 7:30 pm tonight, tomorrow and May 1, and at 2:30 pm May 2, Willamette High School. Sunrise 6:05 am; Sunset 8:15 pm Av High 63; Av Low 41 for Oregon Toxics Alliance features music, food and refreshments, 6 pm, Agate Hall, UO. 465-8860. $10. COMEDY ComedySportz, 8 pm today and tomorrow, ComedySportz Theater, 1030 Oak St. $8, $7 with a can of food for FOOD for Lane Co. GATHERING Closing party for New Zone Art Collective features food, music and refreshments, 5:30 pm, New Zone Art Collective, One East Broadway. FREE. LECTURES “Institutional Templates of East Asian Capitalism,” Hong Lee, 3:30 pm, 375 McKenzie, UO. FREE. Never Too Late performance by Joanie McGowan, Cozmic Pizza. McGowan also performs at Tsunami Books. See Saturday and Sunday. B.H. Fairchild reads poetry, 282 Lillis, UO. See Thursday, May 6. “The Bones of Josef Mengele: Witnessing the Goodness of Nature’s Indifference, 4 pm, 282 Lillis, UO. FREE. tion to Compassionate Communi- cation,” Michael Dreiling, 7pm, EWEB Confreence Rm. FREE. LITERARY ARTS “Sonic SPIRITUAL Discourse and devotional songs w/Dayamrita Chaitanya, 7:30 pm, Odd Fellows Lodge. 342-4589. FREE. Daredevil,” Fred Van Vactor’s birth- day party features performances by Van Vactor, Jay Seeley and oth- ers, 8:30 pm, Fooslcap Books. $3- $5 ss. MUSIC Jazz Café, 8 pm, 178 Music, UO. FREE. Derek Trucks Band, Marcus Eaton and the Lobby, 8 pm, McDonald Theatre. $15 adv,. $17 dos. Americanistan CD release party, 8:30 pm, Café Paradiso. $5. Miss Saigon continues. Thursday, April 29. calendar PRESENTATION “Introduc- “Recharge Your Writing,” Jessica Morrell, 7 pm, the River Parks Annex. $5. Tuvan throat singers, 8:30 pm, WOW Hall. $13 adv., $15 dos. 16 APRIL 29, 2004 edy and free nut-rolls to first 100 through the door, 8 pm, John Henry’s. $10. See THEATER The Mousetrap, 12:30 pm today and at 7 pm tomor- row, Impact! Arts Auditorium, 2520 Harris St. $3. The Odd Couple continues. See Thursday, April 29. Fiddler on the Roof continues. See Thursday, April 29. Fuddy Meers continues. See Thursday, April 29. Murder by Magic continues. See Thursday, April 29. 1 The Sound of Music continues. See Thursday, April 29. OUTDOORS/RECREATION The Obsidians hike 6 miles, Mt. Pisgah. Go to summertrips@obsidi- ans.org for more information. PERFORMANCES “The Object Becomes Alive,” Sha Sha Higby lecture, demonstration and performance, 7 pm, 115 Lawrence, UO. FREE. Ron Jeremy’s S&M Show features music w/Mosquitos, contests, com- MAY ONGOING EVENTS SATURDAY Sunrise 6:03 am; Sunset 8:17 pm Av High 64; Av Low 41 BENEFITS May Faire benefit and open house features dancing, music, games, food and more, 11 am to 4 pm, Eugene Waldorf School. FREE. NOTE: Ongoing weekly events are listed at the beginning of each month. Events that happen more than once a week are listed under the first day they take place. THURSDAYS KIDSTUFF Saturday Storytime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. GATHERINGS “Make Parenting a Pleasure” group for parents ages Whole foods hands-on workhsop for ages 7 to 11, 4 to 6 pm Saturdays. For information, call 607-9249. $25. SUPPORT GROUP Women’s drop-in support group for survivors of sexual violence, 7 pm Mondays, Sexual Assault Support Services. 484- 9791. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Gay and Lesbian Tennis Group, noon Saturdays and Sundays. 687-9689. FREE. TUESDAYS birth to 8, features curriculum taught by Birth to Three, light dinner and children’s program, 6 pm to 8 pm Thursdays, Patterson Family Resource Center, 1510 W. 15th Ave. Register 687-3541. HEALTH Healing and Stretching Class for the Disabled and All Others, 2 pm Thursdays, Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard. 461-7789 eves. $5 sug. don. HIV counseling and testing, 9 to 11:15 am Thursdays, 135 E. 6th Ave. $15. KIDSTUFF “Discovering Instruments” for kids, 3:30 to 4:30 pm through May 27, The Shedd. 687-6526. $10. ON THE AIR “The Healing Connection,” 7 pm Thursdays, CTV-22 & 29. “The Jefferson Exchange,” 8 am, 8 pm weekdays, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides, noon Monday through Friday, Bike Friday. (800) 777-0258. FREE. SPIRITUAL Dzogchen Buddha Center dharma study group, 7 pm Thursdays. 431-1066 for location. FREE. Climb trainings through Cascadia Forest Defenders, 1 pm Saturdays, The Lorax. 683-3453. FREE. SCIENCE “Up in the Sky” planetarium show for younger children, 1 pm Saturdays, “Return to Mars” planetarium show, 2 pm Saturdays and Sundays, The Science Factory. $4. www.sciencefactory.org. SPIRITUAL Kirtan, Spiritual Talks, Bhakti Yoga, Vegetarian Feast, 6 pm Saturdays. The Golden Road, 741 Lincoln St. 434-1008. FREE. SUNDAYS GATHERINGS “Strategies to Prevent Demolition and Redevelopment in Moss/Villard/Columbia Neighborhood,” 7 pm Sundays, 13th and Alder Starbucks. FREE. ON THE AIR “The Healing Connection,” 8 pm Sundays, CTV-22 & 29. FRIDAYS GATHERING Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 am Fridays, Mr. K’s Restaurant, Coburg Rd. 683-9657. FREE. HEALTH Tai Chi for Health, featuring Sun-Style Tai Chi for all levels and ages, 6 pm Fridays, Tamarack Wellness Center, 3575 Donald St. $10. KIDSTUFF The Science Factory Children’s Museum and Planetarium features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, live reptiles, computer lab and free thematic activities, noon to 4 pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. $4 exhibit hall or planetarium, $7 exhibits and planetarium. www.sci- encefactory.org “Jump up Singing” for kids, 10 am through May 21, The Shedd. 687-6526. $9. SPIRITUAL Lecture, meditation, and dance into enlightenment, Trinity Healings, Energy Baptisms, 7 pm Fridays. Call 344-0458 for location. don. SATURDAYS GATHERING Intro to Anger Management, 11 am Saturdays, 1400 High St. Suite C-1. 484-4971, ext. 5. FREE. “Anarchy Radio,” John Zerzan, 11 pm Sundays, KWVA, 88.1 FM. SPIRITUAL Dzogchen Buddha Center practice of The Buddha Path, weekly teaching and meditation, 11 am Sundays. 431-1066 for location. FREE. HEALTH Moderate yoga, 5:30 pm Tuesdays, Friends Meeting House. $7-$10 ss. “Brain Gym” with Mariya Masters features brain-stimulating activities, 11 am Tuesdays, Willamalane Adult Activity Center. $25. KIDSTUFF “Early Stimulation Group” meetings feature playing, read- ing, singing and discussion of parenting issues, 11 am Tuesdays, Creswell Community Center. 485-9713. FREE. Jammie Storytime for preschoolers, 7 pm Tuesdays, Springfield Public Library. FREE. Tuesday Toddlertime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. MUSIC “Introduction to Irish Fiddle,” 6 pm, “Rock Band,” 6:30 pm, through May 25, The Shedd. $9, $10 for rock. SUPPORT GROUP Grief Support Group, 10:30 am Tuesdays, McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center Hospice Conference Room. FREE. SPIRITUAL Kirtan, Reading Circle, Bhajans & Veggie Meal, 6 pm Tuesdays, The Golden Road, 741 Lincoln St. 434-1008. FREE. SUPPORT GROUP Women’s drop-in support group for survivors of sexual violence, 6 pm Sundays, Sexual Assault Support Services. 484- 9791. FREE. WEDNESDAYS HEALTH All-levels yoga, 5:30 pm Wednesdays through May 19, Friends Meeting House. $7-$9 ss. MONDAYS KIDSTUFF Wednesday Storytime, 7 pm, Barnes & Noble. FREE. ARTS/VISUAL Life Drawing and Painting, 7:45 pm Mondays, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 302-2727. $5. Storytime for ages 3 to 6, 10 am Wednesdays, Springfield Public Library. FREE. GATHERINGS French Conversation, 4 pm to 6 pm Mondays. For infor- “Jazz Ensemble” for ages 12 and up, 5:30 pm through May 26, The Shedd. $10. mation call 937-2304. “Let Go and Live in the Now,” study group based on Guy Finley’s teachings, 7:30 pm Mondays, Lux Studio, 109 W. 6th Ave. 476-1200. $3 sugg. don. SPIRITUAL Dzogchen Buddha Center practice of The Buddha Path, 7 HEALTH Tai Chi for health/arthritis, 9:30 am Mondays, River Rd. Park. For information, call 520-1790. FREE. Taoist meditation of The Abode of the Eternal Tao, 7:30 pm Wednesdays, 1991 Garfield St. 345-8854. don. HIV counseling/testing, 4 to 7 pm Mondays, HIV Alliance, 1966 Garden Ave. don. SUPPORT GROUP Caring for the Caregiver support group, Wednesday afternoons. For information, call 687-6234. FREE. pm Wednesdays. 431-1066 for location. FREE.
