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givers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682-8316. FREE. calendar LECTURES/CLASSES Learn to use Google Earth, 9:30-11:30am, Willamalane Adult Activity Center. $10. Conquering the Dragon, dealing w/additiction, for the whole fami- ly, noon-1:15pm, Jesco Center, 340 Blair Blvd., 579-3084. FREE. Friends of the Fern Ridge Library: “Beads in Jewelry,” 7pm, Fern Ridge Library, Veneta. FREE. Opportunity Village Eugene: Let’s Do It Right, guest speaker Mark Lakeman, 7pm, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1685 13th Ave., www.opportunityvillageeu- gene.org FREE. CONGRATULATIONS ROLLING STONE PIZZA THE 2012 SLOW FOOD EUGENE / NINKASI CARTS AND A COLD ONE COOKOFF WINNERS! FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT: LITERARY ARTS Willama- Library Book Club, ages 18 & up, Death of an Artist by Kate Wilhelm, 10am, Springfi eld Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. Champion sand sculptor Lori Gordon hosts a sand sculptors workshop Saturday at Sand Master Park in Florence Eugene Emeralds vs. Tri-City con- tinues. See Saturday. 8:30pm, Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. 682-5318. $10. SOCIAL MUSIC Ol’ Mount’n Due, blues, 5pm, Cozmic. FREE. Irish Jam Session, all ages, 7pm, Eugene Suzuki Music Academy, 170 W. 12th Ave. FREE. Northwest World Reggae Festival continues. See Friday. MUSIC Oregon Festival of American Music: Le Jazz Hot — The French Connection, 5pm, The Shedd; A Moveable Feast, 8pm, The Shedd, $10-$36, www.ofam. org or 434-7000. Buddy Guy, Jonny Lang, 7pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater, www. thecuthbert.com $35/$55. John Shipe Trio, Charlotte Thistle, 8pm, Cozmic. Don. Bluegrass Jam, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION OUTDOORS/RECREATION facebook.com/rollingstonepizza EUGENE, OREGON NINKASIBREWING.COM DANCE Tango Milonga, 3-5pm lessons, $12; 5-7pm dance, $5, Reach Center, 2520 Harris St. Cuban Salsa, 5pm lesson, 6pm social dance, Courtsports, 2728 Pheasant Blvd., Spfd., see www. eugenecasineros.com for info. $2 sug. don. La Milonguita, Argentine Tango Social Dance, no partner neces- sary, 5-7pm, Reach Center, 2520 Harris St. $5 dance, watch for FREE. USA Dance — Ballroom dancing, 7-9:30pm, Night Club 2-Step les- sons: intermediate 5pm; introduc- tory at 6pm, Veteran’s Memorial Club, 1626 Willamette St., www.eu- geneballroom.org $5. Veselo Folk Dancers, weekly in- ternational folk dancing, 7:15- 10pm, In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette St., 683-3376. $3. SPIRITUAL “Creating Harmony THE SHEDD INSTITUTE PRESENTS Oregon Festival of American Music: The King and I Saturday, August 11 at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 12 at 2:00 PM SILVA— Tix: $48-$22; Student & youth discounts avail. Rodgers and Hammerstein classic based on a true story. English widow Anna Leonowens is summoned to the Royal Palace in Bangkok to serve as tutor to the King’s many children and wives. BRIDGEWAY HOUSE PRESENTS & Balance in My Life,” 10-11am, Eckankar Center of Eugene, 2833- C Willamette St., www.eckankar. org FREE. Education & Spiritual Development of Mankind, 10am, Eugene Baha’i Center, 1458 Alder St., www.EugeneBahai.com FREE. THE STUDIO— Tix: $20; On sale Tuesday, Aug. 14; Student & youth discounts avail. Phoebe Blume and her fi ve-piece band present a special all-ages evening of original music to benefi t Bridgeway House. EUGENE SYMPHONY PRESENTS ART/CRAFT continues. See Friday. The Spitfi re Grill continues. See Friday. Henry VIII continues. See Saturday. Five Children & It continues. See Saturday. EUGENE SYMPHONY PRESENTS An Evening with John Williams Saturday, September 22 at 8:00 PM SILVA— Tix: Season on sale now; Single tickets Tuesday, Aug. 14 Don’t miss John Williams, winner of fi ve Academy Awards for his fi lm scores, conducting the Eugene Symphony in a program of his celebrated fi lm music. Saturday, October 13 at 7:30 PM Sunday, October 14 at 2:00 PM John Williams Eugene Symphony SILVA— Tix: Season on sale now; Single tickets Tuesday, Sept. 4 The Floydian Slips play Pink Floyd’s full album live on stage in a rock ballet synergizing dance and music. TICKET OFFICE INFORMATION BUY TICKETS ONLINE: HultCenter.org OR CALL: 541 .682. 5000 HULT CENTER TICKET OFFICE HOURS: Tue-Fri, 12-5 PM ; Sat, 11 AM –3 PM ONE HOUR BEFORE PERFORMANCE MON-SAT, TWO HOURS BEFORE ON SUN. UO TICKET OUTLET IN THE EMU: Mon-Fri, 9 AM –4 PM Creswell Farmers’ Market, 4-6pm, 182 S. 2nd St., Creswell. The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Aug. 9. Arts for Kids, all levels, fi rst class free, 5:30-6:30pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. Cascade Toastmasters, drop-ins welcome, 6:45-8:15am, Original Pancake House, 782 E. Broadway, call 343- 3743 for info. FREE. Parkinson’s Support Group of Lane County, 10:30am-noon, Campbell Center, 155 High St., 741-1688. ACLU of Oregon Civil Conversations: “Separation of Church & State” w/Dan Bryant, 5:30-7pm, Cafe Yumm, 730 E. Broadway, www.aclu-or.org FREE. Industrial Workers of the World meeting, 7pm, New Day Bakery, 449 Blair Blvd. FREE. OE General Assembly, 7pm, Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza, 8th & Oak. Trivia Night, 7pm, Divine Cupcake, 1680 W. 11th Ave. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES Learn KIDS/FAMILIES Terrifi c Twos AUGUST 9, 2012 EUGENE WEEKLY Alan Zundel, 7:15-8:45pm, Tamarack Center, 3575 Donald St., 510-8804, www.heartawake.org Don. 15 wed Sunrise 6:17am; Sunset 8:16pm Av High 83; Av Low 51 ART/CRAFT Plein Air at the Farm, 9:30am-3:30pm, meet at Petersen Barn Center, 870 Bernzten Rd., reg. www.eugene-or. gov/recenroll $14. FILM Movie Appreciation Group: The Ten Commandments (1956), 1pm, Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE. FOOD/DRINK Sweetwater Farm Stand, 4-6pm, Dari Mart Parking Lot, 1243 Rainbow Dr. The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Aug. 9. GATHERINGS Free Admission Day at UO Museum of Natural & Storytime, for 2-year-olds w/care- to share photos online, 6:30- il pomodoro pizzeria NY style pizza & italian dishes LUNCH SPECIALS EVERY DAY 11AM-4PM 18” CHEESE PIZZA & CAE S A R S A L A D SIDE CAESAR SALAD W/ANY SLICE & A DRINK SPECIALS NOT VALID WITH ANY OTHER OFFER OR DELIVERY SUN-THURS 11AM-10PM FRI-SAT 11AM-11PM (541)345-1134 18 SPIRITUAL Inquiry Into the Self w/ GATHERINGS $19.99 Celebrate opening night with one of the most beloved compositions of the 20th century. FREE. FOOD/DRINK GATHERINGS Women in Black KIDS/FAMILIES Aerial Circus SILVA— Tix: Season on sale now; Single tickets Tuesday. Aug. 14 FILM Roam, 7:30pm, Cozmic. Sunrise 6:15am; Sunset 8:19pm Av High 83; Av Low 51 Dark Side of the Moon Thursday, September 20 at 8:00 PM DANCE All Access Dance Party w/DJ Avatar, 5pm, Cozmic. FREE. Eugene Folk Dancers, weekly in- ternational folk dancing, 6:45 lessons, $3; 7:45pm dance, $2, Willamalane Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., 344-7591. for Habitat for Humanity, 6:30pm, Axe & Fiddle, 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove, 942-3878. Don. 13 mon EUGENE BALLET COMPANY PRESENTS Rhapsody in Blue SOCIAL Sunrise 6:16am; Sunset 8:17pm Av High 83; Av Low 51 THEATER Always...Patsy Cline Standing for Peace, silent vigil, 5-5:30pm, across the street from old federal building, 7th & Pearl St., info at 343-0063. FREE. Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, peer support group for people w/mood disorders, 7-8:30pm, First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St. Empathy Cafe: listen & be listened to, practice the inspiring, effective skills of compassionate (nonvio- lent) communication, 7-9pm, info at 484-7366. Don. Jameson’s Trivia Night, 7-9pm, 115 W. Broadway. Bingo, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE. BENEFITS Open mic benefi t 14 tues Phoebe Blume & Her Band: A Benefi t for Bridgeway House Friday, September 14 at 7:00 PM Teens: mac- rame knotting, learn to macramé w/Michele of Harlequin Beads & Jewelry, Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., info at 682-8316. FREE. Obsidians: bus trip: Douglas County Safari & Wine, sign up ob- sidians.org WREN Wetland Wander, 9am, Meadowlark Prairie. FREE. Wii Bowling, 1-2:30pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd., reg. www.eugene-or. gov/recenroll FREE. OBRA Criterium, bike ride, 1K fl at oval course, 5:30pm, Greenhill Technology Park, W. 11th & Terry, reg. 521-6529. $15 per race, $50 per month. Practice sailing, 5:30-9pm, Richardson Park Marina, Fern Ridge Reservoir., reg. www.eu- gene-or.gov/recenroll $40. Baton/staff spinning, multi-lev- el, fi rst class free, 6:30-7:30pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. Mountain Biking – Just Outside Your Door, 7pm, REI, 306 Lawrence St., info at 465-1800. FREE. Eugene Emeralds vs. Tri-City con- tinues. See Saturday. Acro-Yoga w/Kelli Mae, all lev- els, fi rst class free, 6:30-7:30pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. Aerial Circus Arts, all levels, fi rst class free, 7:30-8:30pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. Rhythm Hoopdancing, 7:30- 8:30pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. Eugene Emeralds vs. Tri-City con- tinues. See Friday. $6.99 All Carts and a Cold One Cookoff proceeds benifitted The School Gardens Project, Farm to School and the Terra Madre Program WWW.EUGENEWEEKLY.COM
