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inside this issue APRIL 14 - 21, 2011 25 The Very Little Theatre presents a Stage Left production A sad, funny, and unexpectedly romantic family story. A Girl Walks into a Bar opinion: 9 Slant 4 Letters news : 8 Briefs cover story : 13 Bleeding Our Government to Death arts & entertainment: 16 Calendar 26 Nightlife 23 Galleries 28 Music 24 Visual Arts 32 Theatre 25 Movies 33 Wine etc: 34 Classifieds 38 Personals “Do things really stay secret that long?” a son asks … about the mysteries of the heart that parents bequeath to their children. The answer … is a resounding yes — and an equally emphatic no … in this subtle and absorbing generational drama. — The New York Times The Pulitzer prize nominated play by Richard Greenberg Directed by Sarah Etherton Apr. 22-24*, Apr. 28-May 1* *Sunday Matinees Tickets: $10, General Admission, Stage Left Call the VLT Box Office: 541-344-7751 a pint is just right! Open 2:00-5:30 Wed.–Sat. 2350 Hilyard St. More info at TheVLT.com Visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/TheVLT PASSOVER begins april 18th at sundown Dari Mart proudly introduces Lochmead ice cream in a convenient snack-sized pint. Count on Dari Mart for the freshest milk and ice cream. All natural Lochmead ice cream, now in pints! EW CAST OF CHARACTERS EDITORIAL Editor Ted Taylor News Editor Alan Pittman Reporter Camilla Mortensen Theater & Film Editor Rick Levin Music & Visual Arts Editor Dante Zuñiga-West Calendar Editor/Staff Writer Shannon Finnell Contributing Editor Anita Johnson Contributing Writers Sara Brickner, Amanda Bedortha, Brett Campbell, Rachael Carnes, Ulrick Casimir, Rachel Foster, Anna Grace, Andrew Hitz, Kate Loftesness, Bronwynn Manaois, Zanne Miller, Mary O’Brien, Brian Palmer, Aaron Ragan-Fore, Vanessa Salvia, Sally Sheklow, Lance Sparks, Suzi Steffen, Molly Templeton, Andy Valentine, Adrienne van der Valk, Lois Wadsworth, David Wagner Interns Heather Cyrus, Chelsea Fryhoff, John Locanthi, Philip Shackleton ART DEPARTMENT Art Director/Production Manager Todd Cooper Technology/Webmaster James Bateman Graphic Artists Trask Bedortha, Sarah Decker Contributing Photographer Paul Neevel ADVERTISING Display Sales Manager Mark Frisbee National Sales Manager Rob Weiss Display Marketing Consultant Sharon Burnett Classifi ed Manager Jayme Fuller Classifi ed Mktg Consultant Jennifer Donohue Ad Traffi c Goddess Geneva Miller BUSINESS huge walking event All Walking Shoes On Sale Enjoy Passover- friendly meals including Sizes to Fit Everyone Men’s • Women’s • Kid’s Asics Gel 2160 Homemade Matzoh Ball Soup Just like your Bubbe’s! $ 89 97 Reg. $110 Brooks Addiction Leather $ 99 97 Reg. $115 2435 Hilyard • 541-484-3062 Brooks Addiction tues-thurs 5pm - 10pm | fri-sat 5pm - 11pm happy hour everyday 5-6pm & 9pm-close $ www.thehumblebeaglepub.com Director of Sales and Marketing Bill Shreve Circulation Manager/Controller Paula Hoemann Distributors Gwen Bailey, Bob Becker, Brandon Galloway, Mike Goodwin, Susan and David Lawson, Pedalers Express, Quickdraw, Steven Weeks, Mary Wetherbee Printing Signature Graphics 99 97 Reg. $110 New Balance 883 $ 99 97 Reg. $125 20% off HOW TO REACH US BY E-MAIL: (editor): editor@eugeneweekly.com (letters): letters@eugeneweekly.com (advertising): ads@eugeneweekly.com (classifi eds): classy@eugeneweekly.com (personals): info@wink-kink.com (calendar): cal@eugeneweekly.com (music/clubs/special shows): music@eugeneweekly.com (art/openings/galleries): visualarts@eugeneweekly.com (performance/theater): performance@eugeneweekly.com (literary arts/readings): books@eugeneweekly.com (movies/fi lm screenings): movies@eugeneweekly.com (circulation): distribution@eugeneweekly.com EUGENE WEEKLY OFFICE 1251 LINCOLN ST. EUGENE, OR 97401 541-484-0519 • FAX 541-484-4044 EW subscriptions: send name, address and check to 1251 Lincoln St., Eugene, OR 97401-3418. $25/3 mos. $40/6 mos. $70/12 mos. Printed-on recycled paper. Eugene Weekly is published every Thursday by What’s Happening Inc. Application to mail at periodical postage rates is pending at Eugene OR. Postmaster: Send address changes to Eugene Weekly, 1251-Lincoln St., Eugene, OR 97401-3418. Copyright 2011 What’s Happening Inc. All rights reserved. All MBT and Shape Ups 25% off No matter how/ why/ where you walk, we can take care of you. Enjoy Matzoh Pizzas & Macaroons (for the duration of the holiday) Fit-trained, knowledgeable sales staff Custom Orthotics made on site walk on in 100% satisfaction forever guarantee 2435 Hilyard • 541-484-4497 M-F 6:30am-5pm | S-S 7:30am-5pm WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM • BLOGS.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM a world of comfort 541-683-4115 TOLL FREE: 1-877-683-4115 16 Oakway Center EUGENE WEEKLY APRIL 14, 2011 3
