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CALENDAR LECTURE “Metatheater in Terence,” Ortwin Knorr, 4pm, 16 Pacific, UO. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Sheldon Book Group discusses The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien, 6pm, Sheldon Library. FREE. Oregon Book Awards Author Tour, readings by finalists Maxine Scates, Bob Welch, Laton Carter and Carmen Bernier-Grand, 7:30 pm, Tsunami Books. FREE. MUSIC Eugene Symphony per- forms Holst’s The Planets and Walton’s Violin Concerto, with Nokuthula Ngwenyama, 8pm, Hult Center. $15 and up. The Carl Verheyen Band, 8pm, John Henry’s. 21+ show. $12. People Under the Stairs, Time Machine, Giant Panda, The Phormula, 9pm, WOW Hall. $10 adv., $12 dos. ON THE AIR “The Jefferson Exchange” discusses StoryCorps, America’s largest oral history project, 8am and 8pm, KRVM 1280 AM. “Northwest Passage” features “Natural World” with John Cooney, 4pm, KLCC 89.7 FM. “New Dimensions” features “Urgent Message: Gather the Women” with Jean Shinoda Bolen, 6:30pm, KLCC 89.7 FM. SPIRITUAL TRIM’s Interfaith Books and Beliefs featuring “Science of Mind,” 7pm, Borders Books. 744-8140. FREE. SYMPOSIUM Sovereignty and Native Education, a sympo- sium on education issues for Native America, preserving tra- ditional knowledge and the role of sovereign bodies, 1pm-9pm, Many Nations Longhouse, with keynote speaker Peterson Zah discussing “The Navajo Sovereignty in Education Act of 2005” at 7pm, 175 Knight Law, UO. Full schedule available at morsechair.uoregon.edu/Soverei gntyandNativeEducation.html FREE. THEATER It’s Only a Play continues. See Wednesday. ON THE road Note- Continuation dates for out-of- town events are listed under the first day of the event. THURSDAY, OCT. 13 The Second City, 7:30pm, Ross Compagnie Marie Chouinard performs bODY_rEMIX/gOLDBERG_vARIATIONS this weekend in Portland. See On the Road listings. Ragland Theater, Klamath Falls. 884-0651. 20th anniversary screening of Mala Noche with director Gus Van Sant, 8pm, Wonder Ballroom, Portland. $20, $75 patron tickets. Compagnie Marie Chouinard performs bODY_rEMIX/ gOLDBERG_vARIATIONS, 8pm tonight, tomorrow and Oct. 15, Lincoln Performance Hall, PSU, Portland. $25, $14 stu., sr. Tiptoe Through the Tombstones preview, 7:30pm, Cascades Theatrical Company, Bend. 389- 0803. “Salvador Dali: Drawings and Original Etchings, 1934-1973,” through Nov. 8, Lawrence Gallery, Portland. www.lawrencegallery.net Work by Ann Ruttan and Georgia Gerber, through Oct. 31, Lawrence Gallery, Sheridan; Work by Charles Palmer, through Oct. 31, Lawrence Gallery, Salishan. www.lawrencegallery.net FRIDAY, OCT. 14 Bill Mays Trio, 8pm, Newport Performing Arts Center. $20, $10 stu., $15 sr. Pumpkin Funland, displays, corn maze, Halloween Hut and more, 9am-6pm through Nov. 11, Rasmussen Farms, Hood River. FREE. MAiZE and Pumpkin Patch with hayrides, Cow Train and more, through Oct. 31, Pumpkin Patch, Sauvie Island, Portland. Farm admission free; corn maze $6, $4 kids. “Toi Maori: The Eternal Thread,” the first major exhibition of Maori weaving in the United States, through Dec. 22, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Willamette University, Salem. 10am-5pm Tu- Sa. $3. Tiptoe Through the Tombstones, 7:30pm tonight, tomorrow and Oct. 19-22 and 26-29; 2pm Oct. 16, 23 and 30, Cascades Theatrical Company, Bend. 389-0803. SATURDAY, OCT. 15 “Fall Fireworks,” the Newport Symphony Orchestra opening concert, 7:30pm, $20-$25, $12 stu. Dimmick Price Winery tasting, 7pm, Blu Cork Wine Bar, Newport. $10. All Oregon, all blend wine tasting, 1pm-5pm, The Wine Place, Newport. FREE. Maria Muldaur, 8pm, Lefty’s Pizzeria, Salem. www.leftyspizze- ria.com Alien Ant Farm, From Satellite, April 6th, The Rivalry, 7:30pm, Aladdin Theater, Portland. $12.50 adv., $15 dos. Douglas County Farmers Market Harvest Festival, 9am-1pm, Roseburg Valley Mall. 459-3067. Harvest Fest & Dancing in the Moonlight, 2pm-8pm, Melrose Vineyards, Roseburg. 672-6080. $30. Gorge Fruit & Craft Fair, 10am- 5pm today and tomorrow, Hood river County Fairgrounds, Odell. 354-2865. FREE. Ridgefield BirdFest 2005, guided bird and plant walks, paddle tours, bluegrass music and more, 8am- 8pm today and tomorrow, Ridgefield, Wash. www.ridgefield- friends.org SUNDAY, OCT. 16 Mare Wakefield, 7:30pm, UCC Whipple Fine Arts Center, Roseburg. $10, $5 stu. Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Heritage Day, presentations, music, pie contest and much more, 1pm-5pm, Irrigon Marina Park, Irrigon. FREE. MONDAY, OCT. 17 Daedalus Quartet with Joyce Yang, 7:30pm tonight and tomorrow, Lincoln Performance Hall, Portland State University. www.focm.org Sheryl Crow, 8pm, Theater of the Clouds, Portland. $39.50-$65. TUESDAY, OCT. 18 Dar Williams, Girlyman, 8pm, Aladdin Theater, Portland. $24.50 adv., $27 dos. Mardi in October!, featuring Bill Summers, Donald Harrison, Trombone Shorty, Clarence Johnson, Shaka Zulu and more, a fundraiser to benefit New Orleans musicians and offset travel, hous- ing and living expenses for musi- cians in Portland, 8pm, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. $20. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 Daniel Lanois / Tortoise, 8pm, Aladdin Theater, Portland. $22.50 adv., $25 dos. Sugar Minott, Pashon, Itawe, Jus Goode, 8pm, Domino Room, Bend. 21+ show. $12 adv., $15 dos. Blueprint of a Lady: The Once and Future Life of Billie Holiday, a col- laboration between Ronald K. Brown/Evidence dance company and Nnenna Freelon, 7:30pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. $19-$43. A World Beyond Capitalism Conference volunteer meet-up and planning meeting, 7pm, Laughing Horse Bookstore, Portland. FREE. THURSDAY, OCT. 20 Simon Winchester speaks, 7:30pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. $25, $18 stu., sr., $5 youth. Nada Surf, Say Hi to Your Mom, 9pm, Aladdin Theater, Portland. $12.50 adv., $14 dos. attn: OPPORTUNITIES The Maude Kerns Art Center seeks gallery guides to provide tours of the 12th annual Día de los Muertos exhibit, which runs Oct. 21 through Nov. 11. A gallery guide training session for this exhibit is scheduled for 5:30pm on Oct. 19. For information, call 345-1571. Circle of Hands artist collective is holding a Halloween mask contest with a first prize of $100. All entries will be shown in the front window of the store during October. Entry fee is $10. For fur- ther information stop by 1030 Willamette or call 342-4957. Secret House Winery seeks new artists for next season’s exhibits. Send resume, artist statement and example of work (disc, photo, etc.) to Secret House Winery, P.O. Box 1120 Vineyard Lane, Veneta, OR 97487 or email to secrethouse@worldnet.att.net The 2005 International Songwriting Competition seeks entries of original songs. For entry forms or to enter online, go to www.songwritingcompetition.com or call 615-251-4441. Deadline is Oct. 14. The Florence Events Center’s Celebrate Art! 2005 juried exhibit seeks submissions. Applications must be postmarked by Oct. 15. The exhibit prospectus can be downladed from www.eventcen- ter.org or for further information call 997-1994. Oregon State University’s University Theatre will hold auditions for Woyzeck at 6pm Oct. 16 and 17 in Withycombe Hall Room 173. The script has more than 20 roles for men and women and many per- formers will be cast in multiple roles. For information contact director Cathia Pagotto at 737-3067. Corvallis Community Theatre will hold auditions for Bullshot Crummond at 7pm Oct. 17, 18 and 19 at the Majestic Theatre in Corvallis. Roles for three men and two women (teen through adult). More information on roles and audition requirements is at www.corvallis- communitytheatre.org Auditions for the Cottage Theater (Cottage Grove) production of A…My Name is Alice will be held at 1pm Oct. 22 and 7pm Oct. 23. Roles for five women. Auditioners should prepare a song and bring sheet music. For information call 767-9874. AIKIDO INTRODUCTORY COURSE SELF DEFENSE SAFE, EFFECTIVE & LEGAL Creating a space of possibility for humanity to evolve to a higher consciousness. Volunteers needed in co-creating a global evolution revolution. For those who believe in the concepts of love, oneness, unity, and the power of creation. Open to all faiths, ages and beliefs. Be the change you wish to see in the world. 3 RD THURSDAY MEETING “MIND • BODY • SPIRIT” Learn How to: Relax, Fall Safely, Resolve Conflict, Increase Confidence, Find Your Center EXPANDING LIFE CREATING CHANGE October 24 - December 21 October 20 • 7-9pm Spiritual Growth Center 390 Vernal Street M & W 6:30pm-8pm Special Price $76 (Coburg Rd. to Rustic to Vernal. By Baja Fresh) N a g a re D o jo DICK BLACKSTONE at The Natural Arts Center Speaks on Abundance 240 W. 6th Alley (at Charnelton) FUN • GROWTH • REFRESHMENTS FREE www.humanitysteameugene.com 338-9496 OCTOBER 13, 2005 23
