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calendar Greenhill Humane Society offers adoption discounts on cats who are packed and ready to go Friday & Saturday Ronnie Montrose w/Michael Lee Firkins, classic rock, 8pm, WOW Hall. $18 adv., $20 door. Raquy & the Cavemen, Mood Area 52, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $6-$10. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Drop-in Kayaking continues. See Thursday, Sept. 8. Walk with Us continues. See Thursday, Sept. 8. SPIRITUAL Jewish Songs of the Spirit: Focus on High Holy Day Music: The Broken-Open Heart w/ Beth Miriam Rose, 7pm, Temple Beth Israel, 1175 E. 29th Ave., www.tbieugene.org $10, $8 mem. THEATER No Shame Eugene Theater Workshop, write, direct & act in original 5-min. pieces, 7:30- 9:30pm, 126 W. Broadway. FREE. SEPT. 9 Roots & Rhythms Summer Festival, today & tomorrow, Academy Square, Lebanon, www.rootsandrhythms. com $6 & $10. liasplace.net $40-$120 sug. don., scholarships available. SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 Tomato & Salsa Fest, 11am-4pm, Timeless Gardens Nursery, 33527 Brewster Rd., Lebanon. Britt Festival seeks all former board members for 50th year celebration, contact Donna at 690-3854. Rhapsody in the Vineyard down- town wine walk, 3:30pm-7pm, downtown Corvallis, www.down- towncorvallis.org $5, includes sou- venir glass. Eugene Sudbury School opens to preschool & K-12 students, see eugenesudburyschool.org FRIDAY, John Swanson & Suzannah Doyle, benefi t for Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, 6-8pm, Sunnyside Up Cafe, 113 N.W. 3rd St. $5 sug. don. MONDAY, SEPT. 12 Corvallis Beer Week, through Sept. 18, vari- ous locations, see www.corvallis- beerweek.org for info. TUESDAY, SEPT. 13 Go Solar corvallis Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St., 942-8407. Wonderful Ones Storytime, 1-year-olds w/caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682-8316. FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES WREN Family Exploration Day, bring water, snacks and wear sturdy shoes, 10am-2pm, Golden Gardens St. & Jessen Dr., 338-7047. FREE. Family Storytime, ages 3-6 w/ caregivers, 11am, Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., info at 682-8316. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES Social EVENTS Networking Computer Class, in- ternet skills required, 2-4pm, downtown library, reg. 682- 5450. FREE. Note: Continuation dates for out- of-town events are listed under the fi rst day of the event. MUSIC Thursday Night Live: Love Ford Center for Healthy Children & Families Grand Opening, 3:30pm, OSU. FREE. Shark Resisters, 7-10pm, Territorial Vineyards, 907 W. 3rd Ave. FREE. THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 Hallie E. w/Sierra Club, 6:30-8:30pm, 1007 S.E. 3rd St. FREE. attn: OPPS Mother Daughter Group, 8 week series beginning Sept. 19, reg. 284-4333 by Sept. 12, see ophe- Beyond War Study Group, Sept. 12-Oct. 12, noon-2pm, River House Center, reg. 682-5318. East Linn Artists seeks art for KeyBank in Lebanon, contact info@eastlinnartists.org Auditions for Dr. Horrible, ages 13-19, 7:30pm Thursday, Sept. 8, Upstart Crow Studios, 855 W. 1st Ave., see www.upstartcrowsu- dios.com Musical Feet auditions Sept. 10, ages 4-adult, see ww.musicalfeet. com for info. Benton County Cultural Coalition is calling for letters of intent from cultural organizations in Benton County interested in seeking funds distributed for the Oregon Cultural Trust, see www. bentonculture.org Volunteers needed for SOLV Beach & Riverside Cleanup Sept. 17, see www.solv.org art IN THE GALLERIES OPENINGS/RECEPTIONS The Art Center “Who Let the Art Out?” Dog & animal theme paintings by Lisa Chase, Jane Barr, Donna Lee, Marnie Ernst Zoa & others. 255 Main, Brownsville Backstreet Gallery Torn paper art & paintings by Karen Nichols, reception 3-5pm Saturday, Sept. 10; through Sept. 30. 1421 Bay, Florence Emerald Art Center “Artists in Their Spaces,” photography by Kurt Fishback, reception 5-7pm Friday, Sept. 9; through Sept. 23. 500 Main, Spfd Nib “Perceptions,” photography & photographic art by Roka Walsh, 25 percent benefi t for CASA, reception 5pm Saturday, Sept. 10; through Sept. 29. 769 Monroe Saginaw Vineyard Art by Demetra Kalams, reception 6-9pm Friday, Sept. 9. 80247 Delight Valley Springfi eld City Hall Gallery Paintings by Isabel Lopez-Dutroncy, reception 5-7pm Friday, Sept. 9. 225 5th, Spfd. Washburne Café “Representations,” plein air oil paintings by Brooke Borcherding, reception 5:30-8pm Friday, Sept. 9. 326 Main, Spfd. CONTINUING Art of War Paintings & sketches by Alejandro Sarmiento. 251 B W. 7th The Arts Center Calculated Results, mathematical art exhibit, through Sept. 27. 700 S.W. Madison, Corvallis B2 Wine Bar “Into 2011,” work by Richard Quigley. 2794 Shadow View Big City Gaming “Fool’s Gold,” work by Brian Knowles, Marlitt Dellabough, Keegan Gormley Andrea Alonge, Tim Jarvis & more. 1288 Willamette Big Tree Gallery Multimedia Arts & adornments by Kalimana Creations, optic arts by Stephen Saltekoff, photography by Brian Chenoweth. 1068 W. 3rd Ave. Bonnie at Play “Ceramic sculpture” by Bonnie King. 1082 W. 2nd BRING Gallery “Re-Fashion,” group show by local designers, through Sept. 9. 4446 Franklin Cowfi sh Work by Kendra Carnes, Amanda Nicole Halford & Flynn Ryan, reception Oct. 7; through Oct 15. 62 W. Broadway Don Dexter Offi ce Photography by Katsu Shibata, terra cotta sculpture by Linda Dyer, through Sept. 29. 2233-B Willamette DIVA Photography by John Watson & Amanda Runion, glass art by Chris Mini. 280 W. Broadway Dot Dotson’s “Of Grape & Grain,” color photography by Bob Sogge. 1668 Willamette ECO Sleep Solutions Felted wool art by Tylar Merrill, pottery by Annie Heron, whimsical dolls by Mari Livie, wood sculptures, paddles & masks by Cedar Caredio & luminescence light sculptures by Stephen White. 25 E. 8th Eugene Piano Academy “Kids Serve Too,” photography by Marc Mintz; piano performances by Svetlana Kotova & David Servias. 507 Willamette Eugene Storefront Art Project Paul Brink with M.E.C.C.A; anime by Jessica Dorff; Sculptures by Don Ferrell & the late David P. Miller; “Expression & Innuendo” with work by Barry Geller & ESAP artists; work by Terry Holloway, Racquel De Forest, Marilyn Kent, Gene Carey. Various locations Eugene Whiteaker Int’l Hostel The Great All Merge & a ton of local artists. 970 W. 3rd Eugene Yoga Center Paintings by Jerry Ross, through Oct. 31. 3575 Donald Goldworks Paintings by Barbara Aten. 169 E. Broadway Florence Events Center Landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes & people by Earl Mason; pottery by Benny Anderson; oil Oregon seascapes & countryside treasures by Ettina EmcVonEakin. 715 Quince, Florence Full City Work by Eden Cronk, Rina Francisco & Charyl Carnelio. 842 Pearl Harlequin Beads & Jewelry Jewelry by Harlequin artists. 1027 Willamette Healing Scapes & Sound Body Healing Arts Mixed media, charcoal & acrylic work by Katey Seefeld. 1390 Oak, Suite 3 Imagine Gallery “Third Annual Contemporary Marble Makers Show” & live glass blowing by Mazet Studios 6-8pm. 35 E. 8th Jacobs Gallery 2011 Mayor’s Art Show Viewers’ Choice Award. Hult Center David Minor Theater Acrylics by Bryan Yost. 180 E. 5th Jawbreaker Window Gallery The Doors & local artists. 796 W. 4th Delphina / Slash’n Burn Portraits & images by Cody Wicker. 941 W. 3rd Jazz Station Work by Brooke Borcherding, through Sept. 30. 124 W. Broadway 22 SEPTEMBER 8, 2011 EUGENE WEEKLY Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art “I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America,” photography by Brian Lanker, through Sept. 11; “The Little Model,” painted by Norman Rockwell in 1919. UO Campus Karin Clarke Gallery “The Color Pink,” ceramics by Faye Nakamura, reception Sept. 16; through Oct. 15. 749 Willamette Lane County Historical Museum “Tie Dye & Tofu: How Mainstream Eugene Became a Counterculture Haven,” through Sept. 30. 796 W. 13th Maude Kerns Art Center Recent Works by Jud Turner & “The Looza Bottle Project” by Margaret Garrington. 1910 E. 15th MECCA Object Afterlife Art Challenge, through Sept. 25. 449 Willamette Michael DiBitetto Ethereal, exquisite etchings, clothing art. 201 Blair Museum of Natural & Cultural History “Face to Face with Masks from the Museum Collections,” North American, African & Oceanic mask collections; “Oregon — Where Past is Present;” “A Canopy of Briars: Visual Considerations on Reclaiming the Land” by Susan Applegate, through Oct. 30; “SQ3Tsya’yay: Weaver’s Spirit Power” by Susan Pavel, through Jan. 29, 2012. UO Campus Museum of Unfi ne Art & Record Store Work by Ricardo Di Napoli & Karen Dalyea, through Sept. 30. 537 Willamette NEST Jewelry by sculptor Marji Scott. 1235 Willamette New Frontier Market “First Impressions,” photography by Amelina Dragonfl y. 1101 W. 8th The New Zone Gallery “Salon du Peuple” (Salon of the People), open non-juried art show. 164 W. Broadway Ninkasi Brewery Locally Brewed Art, minors until 8pm. 272 Van Buren Olive Grand Photography by Anne McRae, oils & pastels by Diane Lewis. 1041 Willamette OPUS VII American Institute of Architects’ 22nd Annual People’s Choice Awards for Architecture, Mayor’s Choice & Colleagues’ Choice. 22 W. 7th Palace Bakery Artwork by Alonna Soderberg. 844 Pearl Passionfl ower Design “Passion Fashion,” clothing by local Eugene clothing designers Sabrina Ridge & Kelsie McGee. 128 E. Broadway MECCA features work by Heather Halpern Pizza Research Institute “Purely Pastels,” Gladys Bacon Rust, Germaine Hammon, Joy Descoteaux, Kate McGee & Anna Horrigan; through Oct 25. 530 Blair Jeremy Kruempel, Peggy Melton, DeDe Young, Marie LaBreque & Gwynne McLaughlin, artwork by Sarina Dorie & Brennan McCommon. 40 E. 5th Ratatouille Bistro Still life paintings by local artists. 2729 Shadow View Sweet Life Featuring works from the employees of Sweet Life, fi ne art to felted handbags, jewelry, birdbaths, recycled book art & aprons. 775 Monroe Sam Bond’s Garage Oil & acrylic paintings by Sarah Refvem. 407 Blair Silver Lining Steampunk art by the Florence Altered Art Group, prize for best outfi t. 2217 U.S. 101, Florence Splinters Work by Seth SanFillipio, Bob Burt, Lothar Hoeper, Jeff Bandow, Robert Havas, Drew Parrish, Clay DeForge, James Nason, Sean Wu, Tony Walters, Curtis Short, Tom Clark, Stephen White, Don Ferrell, Tim Boyden, Tom Twyford, & Joe Baiamonte; guest artists include painter Heather Michaud & photographer Tim Girardier. 881 Willamette Studio Mantra “Camoufl age Creations,” makeup & fashion by Symphony in Glass Glasswork by Vicki Komori, Cat Shelby & Jamie Burress. 260 W. Broadway Territorial Vineyards Paintings & prints by Shanna Trumbly. 907 W. 3rd Thalia’s Emporium Unique array of jewelry, ceramics, dishware, whimsy, Dia de los Muertos items, more than 25 local & international artists. 299 E. 5th UO Alumni Association Art by UO students Laura Johnson & Marshall McFarland. 39 W. Broadway The Voyeur “Modifi ed Structures,” acrylic & mixed media on canvas by Courtney Stubbert, through Sept. 24. 547 Blair Wandering Goat Coffee Co. “Monsters, Weirdos & Creeps Part 2!” Weirdo character art by Sean Äaberg. 268 Madison The Water Tower “Copperhead Creations” by Daniel Linch, hand- crafted shower heads & other plumbing art. 662 W. 5th Alley White Lotus Gallery Work by Jamie Newton. 767 Willamette The Woodpecker’s Muse “The Death of Fear,” work by Brittney West, 10 percent proceeds donated to the “Look Good Feel Good” program via American Cancer Society; through Sept. 30. 372 W. Broadway WOW Hall Paintings by Savannah Gerth; through Sept. 30. 291 W. 8th Vistra Framing & Gallery Oils & pastels by Diane Lewis. 160 E. Broadway WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM • BLOGS.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM