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“Cinco de Mayo Bomb” with Bow Wow, Twista, Ne-Yo, E-40, Bubba Sparxxx and more, 7:30pm, Rose Garden, Portland. $15-$55. CALENDAR Mad Caddies, Love Equals Death, Breathe Fire, 7pm, Domino Room, Bend. $12 adv. Dean Kramer, Claire Wachter, David Riley, Milagro Vargas, Fritz Gearhart and Brad Foley, 7pm, Sherman Clay-Moe’s Pianos, Portland. music.uoregon.edu FREE. An opening for “Five Folks: A Variety Show,” Linfield College senior thesis exhibition, 6pm, Portland Art Center. FREE. An opening for work by Jennifer Gray, 6pm, Lawrence Gallery, Portland. FREE. attn: John Maxwell Taylor speaks at Unity of the Valley Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, May 4. Tartuffe, 7:30pm tonight and May 3 & 6; 3pm April 30, Lincoln Performance Hall, Portland State University. $20.50, $18.50 sr., $11.50 stu. Northwest Quilters Guild 31st Annual Quilt Show, “Stroll Through a Quilted Garden,” 10am-6pm today, 10am-5pm tomorrow and 10am-3pm April 30, University Place, Portland State University. $5, $4 stu., sr. Peony Bloom Season, 9am-7pm, Adelman Peony Gardens, Salem. www.peonyparadise.com A Taste of Ashland Gala Preview, music, food, student demonstra- tions and art displays and artist quick draw and auction, 6pm, Ashland Springs Hotel. FREE. 2006 Oakridge Tree Planting Festival, with festival fair, 10K run, parade, music, talent show, Tree Planting Princesses coro- nation, quilt show and more, today through Sunday, various locations, Oakridge. 782-2933. SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Nashville Songwriters Showcase with Tim Johnson and James Dean Hicks, 8pm, Domino Room, Bend. $5. Junior Brown, The Troublemakers, 8pm, Aladdin Theater, Portland. $20 adv., $22 dos. A Taste of Ashland, 50 restau- rants, wineries and breweries from the region pair up with 20 galleries for a feast for the eyes and palate, today and tomorrow, downtown Ashland. Tickets at 877-752-6278. Gene Bertoncini, 8pm, Brandborg Winery, Elkton. 584-2870. $10. “Looking at the Small Picture” two-day show and sale of small format art, 10am-5pm today and tomorrow, Florence Events Center. Rosie, 997-5388. Americanistan, Angelina, Troupe Hipnotic, 6:30pm, Drift Inn, Yachats. 547-4477. FREE. Jefferson Dancers, Newport Performing Center. $13, $10 stu., sr. 8pm, Arts Everybody Loves Opal dinner theater production, tonight, tomorrow and May 1, Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge. Advance tickets required; 782- 5701. $15. Friends of North Bend Public Library book sale, a benefit for the library, 11am-3pm, North Bend Public Library. 756-0400. Peter Giri, 8:30, Riverside Inn, Leaburg. FREE. SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Oregon Symphony String Quartet, 3pm, The Old Church, Portland. $20, $10 stu. Central Coast Chorale presents “Nothin’ But Love,” 4pm, Newport Performing Arts Center. Don. WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Inbal Pinto Dance Company, 7:30pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. $19-$43. An opening for “The Details Show,” photography by Kelly James, 5pm, Mary Lou Zeek Gallery, Salem. FREE. “Mystery in a Bottle” tasting, 1pm-4pm, The Wine Place, Yachats. FREE. THURSDAY, MAY 4 Sigur Ros, Amina, 8pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland. $27.50 adv. Seaside Kids 50th Anniversary Celebration, 1pm, Seaside Convention Center. 800-394- 3303. FREE. TV on the Radio, Celebration, 9pm, Doug Fir Lounge, Portland. 21+ show. $15. OPPORTUNITIES Womenspace spring volunteer training takes place May 6, 13 and 20. Learn what you can do to effec- tively support someone living with domestic violence and make a dif- ference to families reaching out for help. Bilingual and multicultural men and women are especially encouraged to apply. 485-8232 ext. 102 or communityed@cnddv.com Established conscious improv group open to adding new mem- bers. Call for actors of all ages who want to explore the joys and challenges of spontaneous expression. Attitude more impor- tant than experience. Peter, 434- 6232 (days) or 543-5994 (cell) for information and location. Sing and perform Russian music, classical and folk. Choir open to men and women of all ages; ability to read music and speak Russian not necessary. Meets Mondays, 7pm, Eugene Hotel. 747-7416. Secret House Vineyard’s Black Velvet Club is holding auditions for The Night Disco Died. Singers, dancers and actors needed for this paying job. 337-7752. Actors Cabaret of Eugene is hold- ing auditions for Evita, the Broadway musical, at 6:30pm May 8. 3 men and 2 women plus large ensemble and chorus of children needed. All roles are open; all must be strong singers. Prepare a short Broadway-style song. Stagehands and those interested in costumes, etc. also needed. 683-4368. Senior & Disabled Services seeks Senior Service Advisory Council members. The Council serves all of Lane County and advises the Lane Council of Government’s Board of Directors and staff on issues relat- ed to client services in the county. For information or application, call 682-4137. Applications due May 5. APRIL 27, 2006 21
