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3 THURSDAY Sunrise 5:32 am; Sunset 8:51 pm Av High 70; Av Low 45 ARTS/VISUAL MFA exhibit of Beth Wilson features work at the Public Library, Atrium Building, Shoe-a-Holic, Goldworks, J. Michaels and the square on Willamette St. and West Broadway Ave., through June 17. FREE. An opening for work by Jarrett Arnold, 5:30 pm, The Buzz Coffeehouse and Gallery, EMU, UO. FREE. Meridian art walk features jewelry by Sarah Peterman, watercolors by Ellen Morrow, fiber art by Leita Wright and glasswork by Eugene Glass School, 6 pm, Meridian, 18th Ave. and Willamette St. FREE. BENEFITS Committed Partners for Youth wine tasting and auction features appearances by Olympic athletes, music by Brooksie Robertson, 5:30 to 8:30 pm, Valley River Inn. $30, $50 for two. Wine tasting and auction benefits a bone-marrow transplant for Davey Untz, 5 to 7:30 pm, Eugene Wine Cellars. For information call 242- 3817. don. GATHERINGS Women’s Business Network meeting, 11:30 am, Eugene Hilton. 683-7850. FREE. Raw and living foods introduction and discussion, 6 pm, 4th Floor, 5th St. Public Market. FREE. KIDSTUFF “Book Buzz” fea- tures stories, magic, jokes, music and more, 3:30 pm, Downtown Library. Register at 682-8316. FREE. calendar LECTURE “The Psychology of 16 JUNE 3, 2004 Humanity’s Separation and Self- Destruction in the Modern Age,” David Caruso, 7 pm, EWEB Training Rm. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Essay contest reading features five win- ners of Oregon Quarterly’s fifth annual Northwest Perspectives Essay Contest, 7 pm, Alumni Lounge, Gerlinger, UO. FREE. Spirituality book discussion group, 7 pm, Borders Books. FREE. Alan Siporin reads, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. MUSIC Azuquita, 7:30 pm, Shedd Concert Hall. $12 adv. Prong, Dog Fashion Disco, All That Remains, others, 8:30 pm, WOW Hall. $10 adv., $12 dos. Brian Webb, Justin King, 8 pm, Luna. $6. ON THE AIR “New Dimensions” features “A Spiritual Revolution in Business,” Paul Dolan, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. “Jefferson Radio” features “China Hands: Nine Decades of Adventure, Espionage and Diplomacy in Asia,” James Lilley, 8 am and 8 pm, KRVM, 1280 AM. THEATER Barefoot in the Park, 8 pm today, tomorrow and June 5, 10, 11, 12, 18 and 19, and at 2 pm June 6 and 13, Very Little Theatre. $12 adv., $9 sr. during matinees and for stu. on Thursdays. May 28 opening gala includes refreshments. Mister Roberts, 8 pm today, tomor- row and June 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26, and at 2 pm June 13, Actors Cabaret. $15 adv., $10 dos. and $29.95 includes dinner. $12 for June 13, $24.95 includes brunch. 4 F R I D AY Sunrise 5:31 am; Sunset 8:52 pm Av High 70; Av Low 45 ARTS/VISUAL 5:30 pm art openings include work by Eric Reinemann, Karin Clarke Gallery, Perthro Productions, WOW Hall; 6 pm art openings include work by Jennifer Gibson, City View Deli; 7:10 pm openings include paintings and prints by Pema Gyaltsen, Brita Rogers, Tiffany Sarasin and others, Museum of Unfine Art. FREE. First Friday Artwalk features a guid- ed tour of downtown art galleries and visual arts attractions. The walk begins at 5:30 pm at Café Paradiso for work by Erin Williams. Then, at 5:50 pm the walk features new work by local artists at DIVA (Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts.) At 6:10 pm the walk moves to A Gallery Without Walls, work by New Zone artists at The New Zone Art Collective. Next, at 6:30 pm, it’s the collec- tion at White Lotus Gallery. The last stop, at 6:50 pm, features Art in the Family at The Jacobs Gallery. FREE. Downtown celebra- tion of the arts fea- tures a sidewalk art sale; an exhibit of Hubble Telescope projections; Transposition, a dance by UO students and music by Midnight Sun, 5:30 to 8:30 pm, along Broadway Ave. and Willamette St. FREE. BENEFITS Empty Bowls block party features art and live music to benefit FOOD for Lane Co., 6 to 8:30 pm, Eugene Professional Building, 132 E. Broadway Ave. 343-2822. don. Stomp, Silva Hall, Hult Center. See Tuesday. 5 Music with Tracy Grammer benefits Friends of KRVM, 8 pm today and tomorrow, Café Paradiso. $12. Open house and tour of the Lorax Manner, 6 pm, 1648 Alder St. FREE. COMEDY ComedySportz, 8 pm today and tomorrow, ComedySportz Theater, 1030 Oak St. 517-9996. $8, $7 with a can of food for FOOD for Lane Co. Al Fresco farmers’ market fea- tures baked goods, preserves, plants, gifts, wines and more, 11 am to 6 pm Fridays, 5th St. Public Market. FREE. SATURDAY DANCE Spring Loft, 8 pm, KIDSTUFF studio sale and show of art, 9 am to 5 pm today and from 10 am to 3 pm tomorrow, 775 W. 26th Ave. FREE. Dougherty Dance Theatre, Gerlinger, UO. $5, $3 sr., stu. GATHERINGS “Break the Chains” open house features infor- mation on the Break the Chains prisoner support collective, 6 to 8:30 pm, Growers Market. FREE. “Lyle Lyle Crocodile” pajamarama story- time, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. MUSIC Dorothy O’Gill, 7 pm, Borders Books. FREE. Lane Jazz Combos, 7:30 pm, Blue Door Theatre, LCC. $4-$6 ss. Marvin Jenkins and the Big Booty Beats, 9 pm, Lorax Manner, 1648 Alder St. $3-$5 ss. Misty River CD release concert, 7:30 pm, Soreng, Hult. $12-$16. Men Are From Mars … University Opera Ensemble performance, 8 pm today and tomorrow, Atrium, Lillis Business School, UO. FREE Anguish of Snails, 7 Downtown Library. FREE. pm, Dan Jones, Brian Kenny Fresno, Watsonville Patio, 9:30 pm, Sam Bond’s. $4. Erik Friedlander plays The Shedd. See Tuesday. Leo Nocentelli, Little Hercules, 9 pm, John Henry’s. $15. Sunrise 5:31 am; Sunset 8:52 pm Av High 71; Av Low 45 ARTS/VISUAL Faith Rahill’s BENEFITS Silent auction, music, food and fun benefit the Cascadia Forest Defenders, 6 pm, Sundance Mercantile. 684-8977. $3-$300 ss. 5th Annual “Run for the Mountain” benefits the Mount Pisgah trail sys- tem, 9 am, Howard Buford Recreation Area. For information go to www.lanecounty.org/parks Rock for SASS (Sexual Assault Support Services) features music with The Hunches, The Jolenes and The Rock ‘n’ Roll Soldiers, 10 pm, Indigo District. $3. Casa de la Cultura Pena Musical benefit to create spaces where the Latin community can celebrate its cultural identity, featuring music by Lo Nuestro, Jessie Marquez, Irene Farrera and many more, 8 pm, Los Jarritos, 764 Blair Blvd. $5-$25 ss. PRESENTATIONS “Which “Smashing Estate” yard-sale bene- fits CISCAP (Committee in Solidarity with Central American Peoples), 9 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow, CISCAP office, 458 Blair Blvd. 485-8633. don. Pain Medication is Right for You?” Kathy Hahn, 1:30 pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center. FREE. KRVM benefit with Tracy Grammer continues. See Friday. ON THE AIR “American- athon” five-hour celebration of the best of Americana music, 2 to 7 pm, KRVM, 91.9 FM. “Juice Fasting,” Steven Bailey, 10 am, World Café, 4th Ave. and Blair St. $3-$5 ss. SCIENCE “Ringworld: Voyage to Saturn” planetarium show includes Saturn-related activities for children, 7 and 8:30 pm, The Science Factory. $4, $3 sr. SPIRITUAL “Delights From the Garden” Shabbat circle, 7:30 pm, Jewish Community Havurah of Eugene. 343-0912. FREE. THEATER Barefoot in the Park continues. See Thursday, June 3. Mister Roberts continues. See Thursday, June 3. CELEBRATION “We Are Bethel” Celebration features live entertainment, youth carnival, story telling, puppet show, parade, art, raffle, food and more, 11:30 am to 6:30 pm, Petersen Barn Park and Community Center. FREE. COMEDY Comedysportz con- tinues. See Friday. FESTIVAL Sasquatch Brew Festival features beer tasting, music by Curtis Salgado, noon to midnight, Broadway Plaza, Downtown Eugene. Benefits the Glen Haw Falconer Foundation. For information go to www.sasquatchbrewfest.org $10 includes two tastes; $15 includes two tastes and Salgado concert, 9:30 pm. $40 includes dinner at Mallard Hall, 725 W. 1st Ave. GATHERINGS Saturday Market features Farmers Market, crafters, musicians, vendors & food
