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BACK TO CAMPUS 2004 13. The WOW Hall (291 W. 8th) — All non- profits should be as cool as the WOW Hall. With everything from dance classes to kick- ass music, you won’t want to miss the amazing shows and events. 14. John Henry’s (77 W. Broadway) — Good tunes and a decent dance floor. The ramp that goes up to the stage is really cool. If you’d rather be a wallflower you can perch there and watch the crowd. 15. Horsehead (99 W. Broadway) With lots of space and the best outdoor drinking spot in town, you can always get your drink quickly. Plus they’ve got pool (for free) and cool art exhibits. 16. Black Forest (50 E 11th) — It ain’t the for- est it once was. Ownership has since changed hands, and now the forest has been rid of bandits, and a happy, enjoyable folk dwell there. Musician friendly, the Forest gives 25 percent of bar sales to the bands each evening, saving you a cover charge. Use those savings to get nice and plowed. 17. Rennie’s Landing (1214 Kincaid) - With two outdoor sections, including one upstairs, Rennie’s is a well-kept secret. The barflies and sports fans stick to the lower level with video poker, pool and TV’s. The upstairs is more spacious and mellow. A good spot for study groups. 18. Luckey’s Club Cigar (933 Olive) — They’ve got a long bar and a handful of pool tables. You can even play snooker. A stage set in the northeast corner supports quite a few local bands each week, and the music scene is up and coming. Usually a small cover. Make sure to ask about the drink specials. 19. Luna/Adam’s Place (30 E. Broadway) — Some people really dig the food, but those who rave tend to spend. The bar is worth a perusal, as the humans behind it rank among the most creative crafters of quality inebriates. The attached lounge has live music Saturdays, Sundays and other days. 20. McDonald Theatre (1010 Willamette) — The big acts come here. The big names. The big fish. Used to be our coolest movie theater, now it’s one of our coolest venues for concerts, benefits and the occasional film. Has its own balcony, bar and bouncers with headset security gadgets. 21. Jogger’s Bar and Grill (710 Willamette) — A low-key hangout to drink a beer and shoot some pool. 22. New Max’s Tavern (550 E. 13th) — The best live music on 13th Avenue. Can be a bit cheesy but again, it’s close to home. 23. Taylor’s Bar and Grill (894 E. 13th) — Classy wood booths lend atmosphere and warmth. Nice and spacious. Decent food, better salads than most greasy spoons. They throw some ragers and blast hippy- friendly music like Phish. 24. Samurai Duck (980 Oak) — Has a nice stage area and a cool mural in the back. You can see and hear the garage punk, grunt metal and other interesting musical genres from anywhere in the bar. Sunday is open mic, hip hop and DJs. One of those dirty, smelly, sweaty-beer bars. 25. Indigo District (1290 Oak) — One of our top three favorite bars, the Indigo District is owned by cool hipsters and it shows in the mellow vibe, good ambiance, cool drinks, friendly staff and overall grooviness. Statues of Ganesh, Shiva, Krishna, and Parvati are just a few of the Hindi gods decorating the joint. There’s also a huge fountain, cushy chairs and comfy couches for lounging and a big, well-staffed bar so you never have to wait long to get a drink. Free wireless Internet gives you an excuse to pound a few while you write those papers. Free pool on Sundays and Mondays too. FOOD m 26. Lava Lounge (1099 Chambers) — While the price tag for a meal might be a bit high for most collegiate budgets, the Lava Lounge (connected to Ring of Fire) serves amazing, wonderfully tasty dishes late-night. 27. Lucky Noodle (207 E. 5th) - Another late-night joint, we suggest the Luckey Noodle for both eating and getting hammered. 28. Steelhead Brewery (199 E. 5th) — A great place to get sauced with good bar food. 29. Sweet Life (755 Monroe) — A trip to Eugene is not complete without an evening sugar binge at Sweet Life. Their vegan treats are to die for and so good you’d never guess you were eating tofu cheesecake. 30. The Kiva (125 W 11th) - Right in the middle of downtown, Kiva is one of our favorite health food stores. The prices are a teeny bit higher than some other spots but the convenience more than makes up for it. 31. Cozmic Pizza (8th & Charnelton) — It’s a toss-up as to who has the best pizza in town but Cozmic Pizza is one of the top two contenders – incredible, organically, deli- cious goodness served up with every slice. They bring cool music to town and host all kinds of political and fun events in their funky wide-open space. 32. Espresso Roma (825 E. 13th) — Great for chilling out with a good book or re-ener- gizing with a perfect cup of coffee. 33. Sakura (844 E. 13th) - Not only do they have tasty, cheap sushi, but they serve $2 pints. A nice place to go have your sushi lunch and a beer for under $10. OTHER E 34. DMV (456 Valley River Center) - If you don’t have the kind of parents who will pay your car insurance through college and keep you on their plan in your home state, visit the DMV and update your license and registra- tion. You can change your address online. It’s really, really easy and that way, if you get pulled over, you’re at least legal in that sense. 35. Board of Elections (135 E. 6th) We live in a democracy. Your vote matters. Get your new registration in by Oct. 12 and exer- cise your rights. 36. Planned Parenthood (1670 High St.) — Exams, testing, free condoms. Be safe. Stay happy. OFF DA CHART ’ N o b o d y’ s B ab y • T im e W ar p 365 E. 13th St. • 343-6842 Mon-Sat 11-6 • Sun 12-4 C O S TU M E R E N T A L S When Being Someone Else Matters! VISIT US ONLINE eugeneweekly.com Welcome back students! pasta, beer & fun! 342-4141 • 174 E. Broadway ambrosiarestaurant.com 37. Sam Bond’s Garage (407 Blair) — A new bar contributing a vital piece to Eugene’s music scene, Sam Bond’s (located in a converted barn) has a cool vibe, great pizza and yummy beer. 38. Cornucopia (17th & Lincoln) — What’s not to love? They’ve got the most incredible selection of microbrews we’ve ever seen, great food, a good vibe and friendly servers. Did we mention the $2.75 happy hour Monday-Friday from 4-6 pm? 39. Mac’s at the Vets Club (1626 Willamette) — Don’t be fooled by the veteran connection here. This is one hip joint where the young and geriatric mingle. Plus they serve up stiff drinks, quality meals and have live music. 40. The Wetlands (922 Garfield) — If hip hop is your thing, you’ll find yourself at the Wetlands a lot. A spacious, raucous party scene. Many a Jell-O shot have been consumed here, elbow-to-elbow, baseline thumpin’ away. 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