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C o tt a g e Gr o v e L i on s Cl u b P r e s en ts : T he Eu g en e C om i c & Co l l e c ti b le s S h o w ! BAM TO THE EDITOR irres CLO istable FAIR J TH TRA NEW EW ING DE from EL Gan RY & esh H imal POW! C o mi c B o ok s Tr a di n g C a r ds A c t io n Fi g ur i n es G am e s an d A rt f o r s a l e Su nd a y J u n e t h • a m p m Lane County Fairgrounds am pm • FREE Parking for yrs and older off with donation of a pair of used eyeglasses Tables available for as little as www.greatergoodsonline.com SINCE MA MAY 1991... JOIN OUR B IRTHDAY C ELEBRATION Special Guests: Mike Royer, inker Randy Emberlin, artist • Scott Allie, writer Jason Pearson, artist • Kurt Busiek, writer Comic Grading Group, CGC markings describing the ethereal essence of light in the outdoor environment. Via’s landscape art is in the gap be- tween the actual landscape of inspiration and the resulting abstraction as seen in Urban Wall, Atlanta, 1977 and if a canvas is a close approximation of the scene it represents, we might admire its resultant artwork for the experience of nature. We have become accustomed, particularly since abstract expressionism, to look for the nature not so much the scene as of the artist — Jackson Pollock’s I am Nature. I would go so far as to say that the content of Margaret Via’s body of work reflects is- sues of formalism as well as transient per- sonal emotion. Her distillation of nature is in the area of what is absent. What’s missing, not readily apparent in the concrete appear- ance of nature, becomes the defining qual- ity of her landscape painting. Human con- sciousness may be the focal point at which the value to both the artist and the viewer of landscapes is the out flowing of oneself into this more open state that will never be the property of a single individual. Eugene artists often feel isolated from the broader art world; their personal pain of so many local artists exists in large part because artists become dispirited in a cul- ture that pays accountants more than it pays artists, and so the visual artist not only faces rejection – they must find a means of support that will not drain them of spirit. But most importantly of all, the visual artist must continue doing and being artistic, and remain engaged with the part of themselves that produces art. I admire Margaret Via’s ability as a landscape artist and her continued artistic vision. This is and exhibition not to be missed by one of Eugene’s most accomplished visual artists. Mike Walsh Eugene (local company accepting books for professional grading) ELECT Andrea Ortiz PARTICIPATING MUSEUMS & SITES Eugene City Council Ward 7 Andrea is endorsed by: ($ Indicates admission/fee) DENTISTRY By taking a holistic approach and arranging for health rather than merely treating disease, we offer an opportunity to restore your oral health to its optimum. We look at the whole picture, consider health and underlying factors, and take steps to perfect your smile while prevent- ing problems before they occur. DR. DARIN J. WARD, DDS PC F . A . G . D . Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry HEALTH CENTERED DENTISTRY 300 COUNTRY CLUB RD., STE. 290 EUGENE, OR 97401 • (541) 686-2441 Saturday, May 8 At the Cafe Paradiso Lane County Historical Museum ($) 740 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene May 8 — Photo Exhibit & Speaker 9 am – 5 PM; 2 PM Speaker REFRESHMENTS 9 am - Noon May 9 – Photo Exhibit Noon – 5 PM Masonic Cemetery 25th Avenue & University Street, Eugene May 8 – 10th Anniversary Celebration 11 am – 4 PM The Science Factory Children’s Museum and Planetarium ($) 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene May 8 & 9 – Scavenger Hunt Noon – 4 PM Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House 303 Willamette Street, Eugene May 8 – Tea ($) (RESERVATIONS REQUIRED) May 9 – Open House (FREE) • 1-4 PM Springfield Museum 590 Main Street, Springfield May 8 – Heritage Day • Noon – 4 PM Satya Yuga • Shimshai The vibe begins at 7pm All ages til 9pm Tickets at the door - $10 and up, sliding scale. A C el eb r at i on of t h e P ow e r of t h e W o r d B ot h s po ke n a n d s un g , g i v e n a n d r e c e iv e d . . . A po et r y th mo mu si cf e st t o be n e fi t Pe a ce Vi l l a ge , f ea tu ri ng S at y a Y ug a , S hi m s h ai a n d t h e s p i ri t -r a i si n g wo rd s of l oc al p oe t s. Peace Village is a nonprofit organization that coordinates interfaith, multicultural summer camps where children learn the practice of peacemaking, from conflict resolution to yoga and environmental stewardship. For more information on Peace Village, go to: www.peacevillageinc.com 6 APRIL 29, 2004 UO Museum of Art 1430 Johnson Lane/University Campus May 8 – Open House 1 – 4 PM Special Program @ 1 PM UO Museum of Natural History 1680 E. 15th Avenue/University Campus May 8 – Identification Day • 1 – 4 PM West Eugene Wetlands Meadowlark Prairie Overlook Greenhill Rd., Eugene May 8 – Bird Walk • 7:00– 9:00 am Local Officials: Community Members: Eugene City Councilor Bonny Bettman Eugene City Councilor David Kelly Eugene City Councilor Betty Taylor Lane County Commissioner Peter Sorenson State Representative Paul Holvey Former Eugene City Councilor Shawn Boles Former Eugene City Councilor Paul Nicholson Former U.S. Congressman Jim Weaver Susan Barnhart Jon Belcher Lee & Margaret Boutell Leslie Brockelbank Roscoe Caron Michael Carrigan Peter Chabarek Sarah Charlesworth Ron Chase Steve Christensen Dr. Kathleen Cordes Ruth Duemler Lola J. Fritz Linda O. Fuller Olga & Jim Garcia Dr. Geoff Gordon Barbara Haase, CSJP Rob Handy Araminta Hawkins Drs. Gary & Jan Halvorson Carol Henning JenLin Hodgden Stephanie Jackson Francisca Leyva Johnson John Jordan-Cascade Paul & Karen Jorgensen Azra Khalidi Organizations: AFSCME Local 1724 Oregon League of Conservation Voters Oregon Natural Resources Council Action PAC Educación y Justicia Para La Raza Democratic Party of Lane County Oregon Bus Project–Lane Businesses: Laurie McClain, Socially Responsive Financial Services Mel Bankoff, Emerald Valley Kitchens Teresa Damron, Sperry Tree Care Giorgi DeCarlo, Turtle Island Clothing Company Cheryl Reinhart, Sweet Life Patisserie Paul Nicholson, Paul’s Bicycle Way of Life Deb & Chris Michaels, Seven Stars Childcare Genesis Juice Cooperative voteandrea.com Connected to the Community Drs. Richard & Patricia Kozak Marion Malcolm Hope Marston Jeanine Malito Marilyn D. Mayes Greg McGlaughlin Scott Miksch Tamara Miller David Monk Mary & Bob O’Brien David Piercy Amy Pincus-Merwin Guadalupe Quinn Sara Rich M. Brooke Robertshaw Majeska Seese-Green Jeannie Slocum Jan Spencer Dr. Ken Starr Neil Van Steenbergen Cary Thompson Donald & Carol Van Houten Michael Waldorf Ray Wolfe Dr. John Wong Dr. Gary & Linda Young and many more... Paid for by Andrea Ortiz for City Council MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Full Bar Organic Café Mam Coffee Organic Menu for Lunch & Dinner Wireless Internet Locally Owned & Operated MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM HEALTH CENTERED Dorris Ranch 205 Dorris St. • Springfield May 8 – Wild Teas • 10:30 - Noon MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM DR. DARIN J. WARD MMM MM MM MMMM MMMM MMMMMM 13th & M Oak (formerly Field’s) • 434-6553
