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Green theater BY ANNA GRACE Home & Garden EW’S SPECIAL SPRING PLANTING ISSUE MARCH 10, 2011 Space Available in Advertisers Service Directory Prices start at $50 Deadline to reserve space March 4 th CALL JAYME OR JENNIFER AT 541-484-0519 a Tribute to Ray Charles and refl ections on Black History Month Kenny Reed Hank Shreve & The Shreve Family Monday, February 7th The Granary | 259 E. 5th Avenue, Eugene A Different Flight Over the Cuckoo’s Nest LCC production shines a new light on Kesey classic T he Blue Door Theatre is bedlam, with actors everywhere lying on the fl oor, stretching out their backs and trying on plaid hotpants for size. This is the perfect setting as I poked my head in to fi nd out what’s new about the upcoming production of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Because every Oregonian already knows the old story, right? A bunch of guys unfairly trapped in an asylum where Jack Nicholson… er, I mean in-patient R.P. McMurphy goes head to head with a really mean nurse, and then something sad happens. The LCC Student Production Association suggests that it might be time to take another look at Ken Kesey’s novel. Director Chris Pinto has chosen to tell the tale, as Kesey did, from the perspective of Chief Bromden, who, stripped of his culture, likewise strips himself of speech and pretends to be mute and deaf. Pinto has steeped the production in Native American music, trying to refocus Dale Wasserman’s 1963 style adaptation that put the charismatic character of McMurphy center stage. Watch for newcomer Kunu Bearchum as the Chief. Bearchum sees Kesey’s asylum as society in miniature, saying Chief Bromden is “…the essence of the trapped Native American in America… like many Native voices that can not be heard today.” Bearchum readily connects with his character and is anxious to share his message. Sabra Slade, on the other hand, has found playing Nurse Ratchet “… a stretch, and an eye opening experience, attempting to connect with a character that is so disconnected from reality. “If I do my job right, I’ll be the most despised person on campus,” Slade says of playing the character that is arguably the most disturbed person in the asylum. Pinto says he is excited about the upcoming production. “It’s been a good experience for these kids,” he says of his cast, made up entirely of student actors, “and I think it’s going to be one of the best things I’ve done in a long time.” One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest opens 8pm Thursday, Feb. 3, at LCC’s Blue Door Theatre, 4000 E. 30 th Ave.; also 8pm Friday & Saturday, Feb. 4-5; play continues through Feb. 20; for a full schedule, tickets & further information, visit www.lanecc. edu/tickts or call 463-5761. ew D ONALD D EXTER J R DMD LLC DENTISTRY Our vision is simple – we believe in integrity above all else, and we serve those who are seeking a trusted source for their dental care R E S TA U R A N T a n d N I G H T C L U B LIVE MUSIC (Blues, Rock, R&B & Swing) FULL BAR • VIDEO POKER $2 TUESDAY: $2 Wells! EVERY THURSDAY: The Divine Cupcake Mac’s Midtown Blues Jam FREE • 7pm FEBRUARY BE MINE LIKE A CUPCAKE! Check out our Valentine’s Day Specials! Dairy, Sugar or Gluten Free Options Available W. 11th @ chambers Order online at SATURDAY FEB 5 TH FRIDAY FEB 11 TH The Valley Boys • $4 • 9:00 SATURDAY FEB 12 TH Soulicious • $4 • 9:00 FRIDAY FEB 18 TH Ray Beltram & Blue Max $5 • 9:00 SATURDAY FEB 19 TH Vicki Stevens Band • $4 • 9:00 FRIDAY FEB 25 TH Franco Paletta & The Stingers $5 • 9:00 SATURDAY FEB 26 TH divinecupcake.com The Vipers feat. Deb Cleveland $4 • 9:00 541.543.5757 1626 Willamette, Eugene • 344-8600 28 FEBRUARY 3, 2011 EUGENE WEEKLY 2233 W ILLAMETTE S T , B LDG B • 541-485-6644 w w w. d r d e x t e r. c o m FRIDAY FEB 4 TH Kevin Selfe & The Tornadoes $5 • 9:00 Deb Cleveland Band • $4 • 9:00 NOTHING SAYS Browse our website or call if you have any questions! We look forward to providing your care. Taste of India Buffet Lunch Special $8.99 all you can eat. 7 days a week. ✪ Voted Best Buffet -Eugene Weekly Readers ✪ Voted Best Indian Restaurant -Eugene Weekly Readers ✪ Best Indian Restaurant In Town Campus Location Now Open! 844 E 13th ave (old Sakura location) Student Lunch Buffet Special $5.99 (to go only) -Register Guard Readers 2010 Catering available • Full menu available to go • Delivery through Pony Express 2495 Hilyard St. • Eugene, OR 97405 • ph & fax (541) 485-9698 • ph only (541) 485-9560 WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM • BLOGS.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM
