CALENDAR
Mind training seminar, 9am-4pm,
techniques
of
Mahayana
Buddhism taught by Lama Sonam
Dargye, Kagyu Dakshang Chuling
Dharma Center, 917 E. 43rd Ave.
461-0830. $30.
THEATER The Nutcracker
continues, 2:30pm. See Friday,
Dec. 17.
Marley & Scrooge continues. See
Friday, Dec. 17.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
continues. See Friday, Dec. 17.
Wizard of Oz continues. See
Friday, Dec. 17.
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Rhythm & Bliss presents The Longest
Night, Return of the Light Winter
Solstice Peace Vigil and Benefit,
7:30pm, music, spiritual practices,
prayers for World Peace, and free-
form Bhajan, special presentation by
Solala Towler and “Windhorse.”
Dharmalaya Meditation Center, 356
Horn Lane. $10-$15 suggested dona-
tion. 687-0282
The Center for Appropriate
Transport’s Rideable Museum will
be open for free test rides of
recumbents, noon-6pm, through
Friday. 455 W 1st Ave, Eugene, OR
97401 (541) 683-3397.
Holiday Celebration, 5:30pm-
6:30pm, carols by members of the
Eugene Symphony Choir, Turtle
Island Healthcare, 56 Oakway
Center. FREE.
M O N DAY
Winter Solstice Nature Readings,
5:30pm-7pm, bring your favorite
nature-inspired writings, meet at
Visitor Center, Mt. Pisgah
Arboretum. Don. $2.
ARTS/VISUAL
KIDS Santa photo hours, 11am-
Sunrise 7:44am; Sunset 4:37pm
Av High 45; Av Low 33
Drawing
group features musical models,
6:30 pm, World Café. FREE.
FILM 16,000 Feet on a Friday,
6pm, video of local author Lynette
Chiang biking the world’s highest
paved road in Peru, World Café,
449 Blair. RSVP 686-8257.
www.galfromdownunder.com
8pm M-SA, noon-7pm SU, Valley
River Center.
Teen Photography Workshop, two-
KIDS Santa photo hours, 11am-
8pm M-Sa, noon-7pm Su, Valley
River Center.
day course, 2pm-5pm today and
3pm-5pm Wednesday. Use dispos-
able cameras to take well-composed
pictures. Bethel Library. FREE.
LITERARY ARTS Eugene
Oregon Opera Insights, noon, lec-
ture and live music demonstration,
Borders Books.
MUSIC
Eugene Community
Orchestra Concert. 7pm, world
premiere by local composer
Michael M. Green, Alpine Springs
Assisted Living Community, 3760
N. Clarey St. FREE.
SOLSTICE SEASON GIFTS
Amber & Silver Jewelry • Candles • Incense • Meditation Cushions • Statues
Yoga Mats • Journals • Drums • Aroma Therapy Products • Prayer Flags
RUBY CHASM
152 W 5th @ Charnelton (Farmer's Union Marketplace) • M-Sa 10-6 • Su 12-5 • 344-4074
Tony Orlando tickets on sale now
for Feb. 18, 2005 show at The Mill
Casino, North Bend. Order at
(800) 953-4800, or click on
themillcasino.com. $44.
Tamaras, 10pm, Black Forest.
ON THE AIR Alternative
Radio – Alfred McCoy on CIA covert
actions and drug trafficking,
6:30pm-7:30pm, KLCC 89.7 FM.
On the Jefferson Exchange – pro-
grams for young men that build
self-esteem and reduce violence
against women, 8:00am and
8:00pm, KRVM 1280 AM.
The legendary Dolly
Parton plays the
Rose Garden.
Portland. See On the
Road Friday.
Teen Photography Workshop, two-
day course, 2pm-5pm today and
noon-2pm Wednesday, Downtown
Library. Use disposable cameras to
take well-composed pictures. FREE.
MUSIC Open mic night, 6:30
Volkswagen Repair
pm, Planet Goloka. FREE.
ON THE AIR On the
Jefferson Exchange – stories and
music from remote Ireland with
Tomaseen Foley, creator of A
Celtic Christmas, 8:00am and
8:00pm, KRVM 1280 AM.
Take it to the Bridge, in Springfield. Get it done right by VW experts.
111 Main St. • Springfield • 744-9043
OUTDOORS/RECREATION
Altair hike at Mt. Pisgah. 344-6416.
Spa Gift Certificates
SPIRITUAL Introduction to
zen meditation class, 7pm, Eugene
Zendo. FREE.
VIGIL Women in Black silent
vigil to protest war, 5pm, 7th
Avenue across from the Federal
Building. FREE.
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T U E S D AY
Sunrise 7:45am; Sunset 4:37pm
Av High 45; Av Low 33
301 West 5th Avenue • 541.334.6533
FILMS Winged Migration, 7pm,
Cozmic Pizza. FREE.
GATHERINGS
Winter
Solstice Goddess Celebration,
6:30pm, music, food, rituals and
over 60 door prizes, everyone wel-
come, WOW Hall. $4-$10 s.s.
The Best Gift is Loving Care!
DANCE LISTINGS
Th: Int./Adv. Modern Technique w/Kim Christensen—7:30,
Eugene School of Ballet.
Argentine Tango, All-level—8; Studio B. www.eugenetan-
go.com
West African—6, Oregon Ballet Academy. 753-6833.
Beginning/Intermediate Jazz—5:30, Paradise Dance
Studio. 747-1323.
Adult Urban Beat Jazz Dance—4:30, In-Shape Club. 485-
7675.
Fr: Ballroom—7:30, Rm. 220, Gerlinger Hall, UO. 346-
6025.
Salsa—9, Studio B. 687-0678.
Salsa—10, Vet’s Club Ballroom. 683-1384.
Capoeira—7:30, Core Star Community Space. 729-2238.
Milonga—9 pm, The Tango Center. 349-8682.
Dance Party—9, StaverDanceSport. 746-6268.
Beginning Flamenco—5. 431-1640.
Ballet—4:30, ages 6-9, Paradise Studio. 744-1699.
Zydeco—7, Diablos’ Downtown Lounge.
Sa: Christmas Ball—8, StaverDanceSport. 746-6268.
Capoeira—7:30, Core Star Community Space. 729-2238.
Ballroom—8:30, StaverDanceSport. 746-6268.
Ballroom—7:30, Rm. 220, Gerlinger Hall, UO. 346-6025.
Salsa—11pm, StaverDanceSport. 746-6268.
Milonga—9 pm, live music, The Tango Center. 349-8682.
Cha-cha—4; Waltz—5; Two-Step—6; Ballroom—7,
StaverDanceSport. 746-6268,
West African drum and dance—3, Ta-Da Dance Studio.
Su: International Folk—7:15, In Shape Fitness. 726-7548.
Capoeira—7:30, Core Star Community Space. 729-2238.
West African drum and dance—Ta-Da Dance Studio.
Performance Lindy—4; Advanced Lindy—5; Intermediate
Lindy—6; Lindy Basics—7, Agate Hall, UO.
Ballroom—7, The Vet’s Club. 689-9097.
Mo: West Coast Swing—7, Agate Hall, UO. 688-0260.
Beginning Tap—7, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323.
Beginning Flamenco—7. 431-1640.
West African Dance—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746.
Tu: International Folk—7, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church.
461-9328.
Eugene Swing Team—8, no lessons through December,
Downtown Lounge. 687-9464.
Beginning Hip-Hop—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-
1323.
We: Contact Improvisation—5:30, Agate Hall. 343-2913.
Swing, Lindy Hop—8, Studio B. www.eugenelindy.com
Fluid Motion—9, Tamarak Wellness Center. 683-9501.
Beginning Flamenco—6. 431-1640.
Zydeco—7pm lesson, 8pm dancing. Downtown Lounge.
spa packages
spa pedicures
massage
facials
gift boxes
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