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Think quick! Clampitt, Gaddis & Buck play Sam Bond’s tonight New Monsoon, Blue Turtle Seduction, 9pm, WOW Hall. $12 adv., $14 dos. Clampitt, Gaddis & Buck, Mighty Ghosts of Heaven, Feed & Seed, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. 21+ show. $4. ON THE AIR “The Jefferson Exchange” discusses the contro- versial expansion of Mount Ashland Ski Area w/Bill Little & Eric Navickas, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM. “New Dimensions” discusses Imagine the Possibilities w/Marc Allen, 6:30pm, KLCC 89.7 FM. THEATER Book of Days, 8pm today, tomorrow and Feb. 3, 8-10; 2pm Feb. 4, Very Little Theatre. www.thevlt.com or 344-7751. $10-$14. Kimberly Akimbo, 8pm today, tomorrow and Feb. 3, Lord Leebrick Theatre. www.lordlee- brick.com or 465-1506. $10-$17. 1 THURSDAY Sunrise 7:30am; Sunset 5:23pm Av High 48; Av Low 34 FILM Korean Film Series: Chi- hwa-seon by Kwon-Tae Im, 7pm, Int’l Resource Center, EMU, UO. 346-1521. FREE. GATHERINGS LEAD’s Plant- a-thon pre-meeting, 4:30pm, OP Office, EMU, UO. 346-3730. FREE Wine tasting: “Artistically-labeled Wine,” 5pm, WineStyles. 434- 9463. $5. Eugene Bonsai Club meeting on “Shaping Trees,” 7pm, Eugene Garden Club. 686-6153. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Martha Gies speaks on “Where Imagination Meets the World: The Role of Research in Fiction/Nonfiction,” 6:30pm, Baker Downtown Center, 975 High St. 686-0189. $10. “Readin’ in the Rain” Drop-in Book Discussion: Providence of a Sparrow, 6:30pm, Bethel Library. FREE. MUSIC The Dust Bowl Cavaliers, 8:30pm, Cozmic Pizza. $5. 2 F R I D AY Sunrise 7:29am; Sunset 5:25pm Av High 49; Av Low 34 ARTS/VISUAL Lane Arts Council First Friday ARTWalk led by Robert Canaga, curator of Opus6ix, 5:30pm, begins at Opus6ix. See lan- earts.org for stop details. FREE. 5pm openings include work by Ryan Bollinger, Evolved Ink & Image; sculpture by Brian Knowles & digital art by Hans Fuson, New Odyssey. 5:30pm openings include “From the Fire: Contemporary Korean Ceramics,” Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art; “Luminous Layers,” work by Vince Carl & Juergen Eckstein, Jacobs Gallery; “Curves: In Praise of the Feminine Form,” Rick Maday, DNA Photographic Gallery; Student- produced films & photography, DIVA; “Viva à la Mexico,” work by Ellen Gabehart, New Zone Art Collective. 6pm openings include “Vibrant Petals,” pastels by Holly Werner, La Follette Gallery. DANCE Pippi Longstocking, 7:30pm today and 2:30pm tomor- row, Hult Center. $19, $12 youth. FILM Swedish Film Series: Under the Sun by Colin Nutley, 7pm, 221 McKenzie, UO. FREE. GATHERINGS Tax-Aide, walk-in assistance, 10am-2:30pm today & tomorrow, Downtown Library. 682-5450. FREE. Celebrate Wear Red Day w/heart- healthy cooking demos, info, recipes, prizes, 10:30am-7pm, Hartwick’s. FREE. City Club Friday Forum: “Bridging Communities: Franklin Corridor Study,” w/Art Paz, Eric Gunderson & Mark Gillem, 11:50am, Eugene Hilton. www.cityclubofeugene.org $3. 34th Annual Boat & Sportsmen’s Show, noon-9pm today, 10am-8pm tomorrow and 10am-5pm Feb. 4, Lane Events Center. $6, $1 child. Franklin Corridor Planning Seminar, 5:30pm today and 9am-5pm tomorrow, Atrium Building, 10th & Olive St. www.aiaswo.org FREE. Readin’ in the Rain: Umbrella Opening, w/Melissa Hart & birds from Cascades Raptor Center, 6:30pm, Downtown Library. FREE. F e B ruar Y O n GOi n G e V en TS thursdays calendar ARTS/VISUAL Open Art Studio, 6pm-9pm, M.E.C.C.A. 302-1810. $2-$5/hr. GATHERING HIV testing & STD clinic, 1pm-3pm Thursdays & Tuesdays, Lane Co. Public Health. 682-4041. $30 fee, can be deferred. Cascadia’s Ecosystem Advocates meeting, 5pm, Emerald City Coffeehouse. 688-2600. Bi and Beyond group meeting, 6pm, EMU, UO. Eugene Chess Club meeting, 7pm, Vet’s Club. 485-5471. Womenspace LGBT drop-in/support group, 7:30pm. 302-2417. English/Scottish Country Dance, 7:30pm, Drama Studio, Willamette High School. FREE. Ballroom, latin, swing dance, 8pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. 344- 7591. www.eugenefolkdancers.com KIDS Baby storytime, 10:15am & 11am, Downtown Library. 682-8316. Pre-school storytime, 10:30am, Bethel & Sheldon Libraries. 682-8316. MUSIC The Lunch Crowd with Dirty Mac, 10am daily, Emerald City Coffee House, 347 W. 5th Ave. All Acoustic Music Jam, 10:30-noon, Campbell Community Center. 682- 5318. 25 cents. Piano Club, play or listen, almost any day, Eugene Hilton. Michael, 687-4647. SPIRITUAL Bhagavad-gita reading & study, 6pm, Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Ashram. 687-1093. www.scsashram.org FREE. VOLUNTEER Help the Delta Ponds Enhancement Project, 1pm, Delta Ponds. 913-1292. fridays GATHERINGS Queer Straight Alliance of LCC meetings, 1pm Fridays and 3pm Tuesdays, 222 Building 1, LCC. 463-3245. Boogie Club meeting: one-hour dance party, 3pm, lawn behind UO Library. www.myspace.com/boogieclub GLBTQ Youth Group for ages 13-18, 4pm, Amazon Community Center. 684-3466. Men’s & women’s gay/straight AA, 6pm, 1414 Kincaid. 484-6259. Ballroom dance, 7:30pm, 220 Gerlinger Hall, 15th & University, UO. 346-6025. Ballroom dance, 8:30pm, StaverDanceSport. 746-6268. $7-$10. KIDS Pre-school storytime, 10:30am, Bethel Library. 682-5766. ON THE AIR Informed Talk, Eugene/Springfield community dialogue, 4pm, KWVA 88.1 FM. VOLUNTEER Construct raised beds, sow seeds, learn propagation and more, 2pm, Alton Baker Park Native Plant Nursery. 913-1292. saturdays GATHERINGS Wilde Chats, discussion group, 10:30am 1st & 3rd Saturdays, Q Center, 1309 Lincoln St. 762-1046. FREE. Co-Dependents Anonymous Serenity Meeting, noon, White Bird Clinic. Community Puppet Theater clinics, 10am-3pm, call 206-4678 for loca- tion. Sliding scale. Tango dance, 8pm, The Tango Center. www.tangocenter.org $5. Ballroom dance, 8:30pm, StaverDanceSport. 746-6268. $7. KIDS Family Music Time, 10:15am, Downtown Library & Bethel Library (Spanish/English). 682-8316. Planetarium viewings, “Hubble’s Universe,” 2pm Saturdays and Sundays, through March 31, Science Factory. $4. Dog Tale Time, kids read to dogs, 2pm, Downtown Library. Register, 682-5450. FREE. MUSIC DJ Chin, 10am-noon, Wandering Goat Coffee Roasters, 268 Madison. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Eugene GLBTQ Frontrunners meeting, 9am, 15th & Agate. 683-2692 or 484-6259. Bicycle polo, balls and mallets provided, 2pm-5pm, River Bicycle Path between River House and Owen Rose Garden. bikepolo@gentlewave.com Northwest Association for Adult Competitive Kickball games, 2pm Saturdays and Sundays, Skinner Butte Park. www.myspace.com/eugene_nwaack SPIRITUAL Christian Zen Meditation Sessions, 9am, south Eugene location. 510-8804 or alan@heartawake.org for directions. FREE. Adyashanti—video, meditation, inquiry, 4:30pm, River Rd. area. 461- 14 FEBRUARY 1, 2007 8044 or 206-2589. $2 sug. don. VOLUNTEER Remove invasive species, 9:30am-12:30pm every 3rd Saturday of month, F.M. Wilkins Picnic Shelter, Hendricks Park. Snacks, water, tools & gloves provided. sundays GATHERING Hot & Sizzling Coffee Social, 1pm, Q Center, 1309 Lincoln St. Don. Discussion group: UO, Nike, nanotechnology, eminent domain, privitiza- tion & militarization, 7pm, Cozmic Pizza. Food Not Bombs serves free meals, 3pm-5pm, near the deer mural at Washington-Jefferson Park. International dance, 7:15pm, In Shape Fitness, 2681 Willamette. $3, $2 stu, sr. MUSIC Day Trippin’ w/DJ Chucky G., noon, Wandering Goat Coffee Roasters, 268 Madison. ON THE AIR “The Sunday Morning Hangover” with Reverend Marc Time, 10am, KWVA 88.1 FM. www.kwvaradio.org OUTDOORS/RECREATION GLBT tennis group (weather permitting), noon, Polk Street Tennis Court. 345-4057. SPIRITUAL Chenrezig (Bodhisattva of Compassion) practice, 10am, Nyen-Gyud Samten Choe-Ling Tibetan Buddhist Study and Meditation Center. www.ngscl.org Meditation and practice of the Buddha Path, 11am, Dzogchen Dharma Center, 2895 Oak St. Bhakti Yoga, Kirtan—Devotional chanting, 6pm, Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Ashram. www.scsashram.org FREE. Way of the Tao Drum Medicine Wheel, 7pm 2nd and 4th Sundays, Yurt, 2826 Floral Hill. 915-5723. Donation. KIDS/FAMILIES Tot Discovery Day: “Bears,” ages 5 & under, 10am, Science Factory. $10 parent/child, $2 add’l child. LECTURE “The Imaginal World of Alchemy,” Ruthann Duncan, 7:30pm, the Shedd. $8, $5 stu. MUSIC The Jazz Café (UO Jazz Combos), 8pm, 178 Music, UO. $7, $5 stu., sr. Hokoyo (CD release), 7pm, Cozmic Pizza. $5-$10. The Ray Charles Manson Family Feud, 9:30pm, Sam Bond’s. 21+ show. $5. ON THE AIR “The Jefferson Exchange” discusses Microsoft Vista w/David Pogue, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM. SPIRITUAL Church Women United in Eugene meeting, 9:15am, Eugene Friends Meeting House, 2274 Onyx St. FREE. Dances of Universal Peace, 7pm, Far Horizon Montessori School. $5 sug. don. THEATER Cottage Grove Theatre Rascals & Misery Loves Puppet Company present a rendi- tion of The Princess Bride and pup- pet show “Sturgeon Moon,” 6:30pm today, tomorrow and Feb. 9 & 10, Centro DelSol, 513 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. $5, $2.50 under 21. Othello, 7:30pm today, tomorrow and Feb. 8-10, 15-17; 2pm Feb. 4 & 11, Blue Door Theater, LCC. 463-5761. $10, $8 stu. The Woman in Black, 8pm today, tomorrow and Feb. 9-10; 2:30pm Feb. 4, Cottage Theater, Cottage Grove. 942-8001. $19, $17 stu., sr. NOTE: Ongoing weekly events are listed at the beginning of each month. Events that happen more than once a week are listed under the first day they take place. All are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Queer Line for LGBTQQA youth, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Rm. 202, LCC DTC, 1159 Willamette. queerline@gmail.com Bi & Beyond meets 5:30pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, EMU, UO. 346-3360. FREE. Citizens for Public Accountability (CPA) meets 7pm 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, Rm. 202, South Eugene High School. Food Addicts Anonymous meeting, 7pm, Westside Christian Church. www.foodaddictsanonymous.org International dance, 7:30pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. 344-4172. www.eugenefolkdancers.com $1.50. West Coast Swing dance, 7:30pm, Rock ‘n’ Rodeo. 687-9464. FREE. KIDS Toddler storytime, 10am, Barnes and Noble. 687-0356. Toddler storytime, 10:15am & 11am, Downtown Library. 682-8316. ON THE AIR “Anarchy Radio” with John Zerzan, 9pm, KWVA 88.1 FM. SPIRITUAL Prayers for Peace, interfaith service hosted by TRIM, 7pm through Feb. 27, Central Presbyterian Church. FREE. Open Sky Shambhala Meditation group, 7pm, 100 West Q Street, Spfd. 726-1988. Truth For Today study, 7pm, Harlow Lodge. 915-1351. Spritual Renewal, 7pm, Priory Farm, 32646 Saginaw Rd., Cottage Grove. 767-0953. Don. Christian Zen Meditation Sessions, 7pm, south Eugene location. 510- 8804 or alan@heartawake.org for directions. FREE. VIGIL “Practicing Being Peace,” silent meditation, 8:15am-8:45am, Federal Building. VOLUNTEER Weed, prune, mulch and plant in the Rhododendron Garden, 9am, Hendricks Park. 682-5324. Learn about native plants while helping with upkeep and maintenance, 2pm, Stream Team Native Plant Nurseries. 913-1292. mondays wednesdays ARTS/VISUAL MuseArt drawing/painting group, draw local musicians, 6:30pm, the 5th Street Beanery. 543-9704. $5 sug. don. GATHERINGS Drop-in group for survivors of sexual assault/abuse, 7pm, Sexual Assault Support Services, 591 W. 19th Ave. 484-9791. Co-Dependents Anonymous meeting, noon, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. HIV testing for the general public, 4pm-7pm, HIV Alliance. 342-5088. Poker Night, 6pm, Q Center, 1309 Lincoln St. 726-1046. Men’s gay/straight AA, 6pm, 1414 Kincaid. 484-6259. UO juggling club, 6pm, B-50 Gerlinger. 346-4436. $1, FREE stu. Springfield Jazz Chorus rehearsals, 7pm, 418 A St. 744-1097. Sing & perform Russian music, 7pm, Eugene Hotel. 747-7416. West Coast Swing, 7pm, Agate Hall, UO. www.68swing.com Afro-Brazilian dance study group w/live music, 8pm, Core Star Cultural Center, 439 W. 2nd Ave. FREE. MUSIC 10-minute Sound Bytes: Strange, new music, 11:50am, Collier House Living Room, UO. FREE. ON THE AIR Amy Goodman’s Democracy NOW!, 7am M-F, KWVA 88.1 FM and 5pm M-F, CTV Channel 29. Inform Radio, progressive news and community affairs, 6:30pm, KWVA 88.1 FM. “Blood on the Saddle,” country & western favorites with the Kranky Kowboy, 7pm, KWVA 88.1 FM. Request line: 346-0645. SPIRITUAL Heal Your Body, breathing, meditation, stretching, 4pm, 2580 Hilyard. 461-7789. $5 don. Medicine Wheel Prayer Circle, 6pm, 459 N. 8th, Cottage Grove. Sofia, 654-1245. Women’s Bible studies, 6:30pm, Testimonies Coffee House & Bookstore. 935-0858. “Reflections on the Life of the Spirit” study circle, 6:30pm, Baha’i Center. 344-7899. VIGIL “Women in Black Standing for Peace,” 5pm-5:30pm, 7th Avenue & Pearl St. GATHERINGS “Open Hall,” visit and tour the Jaqua Concert Hall, noon, tours at 1pm, The Shedd Institute, 868 High. 687-6526. Queer friendly writers group, 4pm, Suite 34, EMU, UO. Peace demonstration, 4pm, Federal Bldg. Co-Dependents Anonymous Women’s Open Step Study meeting, 5:30pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church. Queer Women’s Night, 6pm-9pm, Q Center, 1309 Lincoln. 762-1046. HIV-Poz social and support group, 6pm, HIV Alliance. 342-5088. Hemp Cannabis meeting, 6:30pm, Community TV Station, behind Sheldon High School. Fun, real-life practice using Nonviolent Communication’s “Language of Compassion,” 7pm, call 484-7366 for location and information. Don. Chess Knight, informal, open play for all ages and skill levels, 7pm-9pm, River Road Parks, 1400 Lake Dr. Rapid HIV tests for gay/bi/queer/trans men (incentives available), after- noons, Lane Co. Public Health. Greg, 682-3959, or Michael, 342-5088 for an appointment. Swing dance, 8pm, Tango Center. www.eugenelindy.com $4. KIDS Pre-school storytime for ages 3-6 and lapsit storytime for up to age 3, 10am, Springfield Library. Pre-school storytime, 10:15am & 11am, Downtown Library. 682-8316. Children’s storytime (new & old favorites), 6:30pm, Barnes & Noble. ON THE AIR “Live Archive,” featuring full length, unreleased bootleg concerts spanning the past three decades, 9pm, KRVM 91.9 FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION OP Kayak Pool Sessions, 7:30pm-9pm, Gerlinger Pool, UO. 346-4365. $5, $3 UO stu. SPIRITUAL Circle of Reflection, 7pm, 1130 Mill St. 747-3887. Don. Free lecture on transcendental meditation, 7:30 pm, The Maharishi Enlightenment Center, 1509 Willamette. 684-4801. Shamatha (calm abiding) meditation practice, 6:30pm, Nyen-Gyud Samten Choe-Ling Tibetan Buddhist Study and Meditation Center. www.ngscl.org Eckhart Tolle Power of Now Practicing Presence group meeting, 10am, Unity of the Valley Church; 7pm, 2869 Adams. Blanche, 344-6606. Kirtan with Jaya Lakshmi and friends, community gathering for prayer and meditation, 7pm, Dharmalaya. 342-7621. $5-$10 sug. don. Reiki treatments, all day, Campbell Senior Center. Make appointment at 682-5318. Donation. VIGIL Peace vigil, 4:30pm, old Federal Building. tuesdays ARTS/VISUAL Open studio, bring projects and ideas to work on, 11am- 4pm, Applegate Art Gallery, Veneta. 935-4286. GATHERINGS HIV testing & STD clinic, 1pm-3pm, Lane Co. Public Health, 135 E. 6th Ave. 682-4041. $30, can be deferred. Gay/queer/trans/bisexual men’s HIV testing night, 5pm-8pm, HIV Alliance, 1966 Garden Ave. 342-5088.
