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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 2008)
Calendar Michael McDonald ponders racism in America and plays the Britt Festival Wednesday. See On the Road listings Obsidians trip: Lund Park, bike, 55 miles. See YMCA board for details/sign-up. GEARs rides: Lorane (breakfast ride), 50 miles; Lorane (from Twin Oaks Elementary), 30 miles, 9am, meet at Alton Baker Park. www.eugenegears.org Tim Walsh uses his skill, talent and artist’s vision to transform rough rock into monolithic faces that are expressive, yet calming, smoother than silk, and very beautiful. Winery Fun Walk continues. See Saturday. SPIRITUAL Coalessence: The Alchemy of Movement, 10:30am, Eugene Ballet Academy, 1590 Willamette. 556-4355. $5-$10. Local Crafts • Great Food • Live Entertainment w w w.eugenesaturdaymarket .org “The Heart of Change,” Raksha Bandhan ceremomy w/Sister Chandru, 1pm, Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center. RSVP, 343-5252. FREE. Lively Organic Farm Janmasthami Celebration, 6pm, Sri Chaitanya Ashram, 25 E. 32nd. Don. Liven up your taste buds with our scrumptious peaches, nectarines, melons and blueberries! THEATER The Comedy of Er- rors continues. See Thursday, Aug. 21. In Our Name continues. See Friday. The Gin Game continues. See Friday. The Merry Wives of Windsor continues. See Saturday. 26 MUSIC The Sidewinders NW, Sunrise 6:29am; Sunset 7:58pm ON THE AIR “The Jefferson Exchange” discusses the pros and cons of nuclear power while fi elding many, many phonecalls from the batshit crazies of the region, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM. T U E S D AY Av High 81; Av Low 50 25 M O N DAY Sunrise 6:28am; Sunset 8pm Av High 81; Av Low 50 SnarkCast: MOLDY ON THE AIR “The Jefferson Exchange” discusses why having lots and lots of babies after WWII wasn’t such a great idea, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM. Eve r y S atu r d ay • 10 a m - 5 p m • R a i n o r S h i n e • 8 t h & O a k SnarkCast: HUNG FARMERS’ MARKET Farm- ers’ market, 10am-3pm, 8th Ave. & Oak St. FREE. Creswell farmers’ market, 4pm- 7pm, behind Creswell Library on Oregon Ave. & 1st St. FREE. FILM Pandora’s Box, silent fi lm, 8pm, Wandering Goat. FREE. LECTURE “Health and Nu- tritional Advice: Thyroid & Ad- renal Glands,” Sunny Kierstyn, 12:30pm, Willamalane Center, Spfd. 736-4444. FREE. BLOGS.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM • WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM 6pm, Cozmic Pizza. FREE. Lissa Schneckenburger, fi ddler & folk singer, 7:30pm, house concert, Eugene. paschalla@ lanecc.edu for location. “Alternative Radio” discusses Benjamin Barber’s “Runaway Capitalism,” 6:30pm, KLCC 89.7 FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians hike: Eddeeleo Lakes, 9.2 miles. See YMCA board for details/sign-up. Saturdays Only 10 - 5 600 River Loop #2 • 461-2737 (3 miles North of Beltline off River Road) Sweet Peppers • Onions • Tomatoes • Beans • Eggplant Cucumbers • Carrots • Garlic • Beets • Fresh Greens Herbs • Flowers • Ferns • Edge Goat Cheese Provisions Bread and much more! Join Us For Our Summer Series Of Tastings: Featuring Ninkasi Brewing Co. and their beautiful beers – The spirit of brewing in the heart of Eugene. Plus, Sweet Briar Farms and their quality farm fresh pork. Saturday August 23rd, 12 - 4 Casual Lunch ✦ Sumptuous Dinner ✦ Always Expect Fresh Organic & Local Ingredients Serving local & organic World Fusion Cuisine Make your reservations today 541-344-0203 1530 Willamette LUNCH: Mon-Fri 11-2 DINNER: Tues-Sat 5-10 www.ratatouillebistro.com EUGENE WEEKLY AUGUST 21, 2008 21