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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 15, 2012)
S U Z U K I S T R I N G S AT H O L I D AY M A R K E T D E C . 8 calendar 2012 H O L I DAY H APPENINGS THURSDAY, NOV. 15 Vista Framing and Gallery Holiday Art show, jewelry, handcrafted boxes, furniture, paintings and digital photography, 10am-5:30pm today through Dec. 27 (closed Sundays), Vista Framing. Fair Trade on Main, the 2012 Annual International Holiday Gift event, purchases of handcrafted items, chocolate, coffee and tea go towards helping artisans and farmers across the globe to earn a living wage, 5-7pm today, 11am-7pm Nov.16, 11am-6pm Nov. 17, 1072 Main Street, Springfield. 541-743-0657, FREE. A Christmas to Remember presented by The Red Cane Theatre, serving food from Ring of Fire, gourmet cupcakes, tea and cider, 7pm ongoing to Dec. 21, 1077 Chambers St., 541- 556-4524, $14-16 Thursdays, $18 Fridays and Saturdays. Rent, 7:30pm today, Nov. 16 & 17, 2:30pm Nov. 18, The Majestic Theatre, Corvallis, 541- 738-7469, $14 adv, $16 door. FRIDAY, NOV. 16 Christmas Bazaar hosted by Humane Society of Cottage Grove, collectibles, antiques, decorations, Christmas cards, lights and more, 9am-5pm today and Nov. 17. Raffle on Saturday, American Legion Hall, 826 E. Main, Cottage Grove, 541-953-9112. Veneta Annual Holiday Bazaar, food and crafts by local artisans, pictures with Santa, and wine tasting by Wineries without Walls, 9am-5pm today and Nov. 17, 541-935-8443. “Night of a Thousand Stars” with Eugene Ballet Company, Four Over Par barbershop quartet, On the Rocks, Santa visit and photos, Oregon Duck, 5:30pm, 5th Street Public Market. Maude Kerns presents 20th Anniversary “Art for All Seasons” exhibit, Nov. 16- Dec. 21, Opening Reception Dec. 21, 6-8pm, FREE. and canned beans, canned stews and soups and peanut butter, 10am-3pm, 1155 Darlene Lane, 541-338-8780, free admission with the donation of three non-perishable food items. FRIDAY, NOV. 23 SUNDAY, NOV. 18 SATURDAY, NOV. 17 Holiday Market, hundreds of booths with handcrafted gifts, international food court and live music, 10am-6pm ongoing weekends until Dec. 23, 10am-4pm Dec. 24, Exhibit Hall, Lane County Fairgrounds, FREE. Holiday Craft Bazaar & FOOD for Lane County Benefit presented by Sawyer House Assisted Living, bring non-perishable food items like canned meats, dried and canned fruits, dried BRIAN CUTEAN HOSTS WORDLESS SOL STICE CONCERT AT T S U N A M I B O O K S D E C . 21 transportation available and volunteers welcome, noon-3pm, 2290 Friendly St., 541- 345-6553. “Songs of Thanksgiving Celebration” hosted by Lane Interfaith Alliance, various spiritual traditions will share music, chant and present readings, a pie potluck to follow, Unity of the Valley, 3912 Dillard Rd, 541-747-3887, donations welcome. 3rd Annual Fleece Navidad presented by Alpaca Breeders Connection, alpaca sweaters, coats, wraps, vests, hats, gloves, socks, yarn, bears and more, 10am-5pm, Alpaca Mercantile, 33005 Dillard Rd. WEDNESDAY, NOV 21 Festival of Trees, trees, wreaths, Christmas stockings, gift baskets, holiday fair in Dicken’s Village, entertainment, visits from Santa, Candy Cane Forest and chainsaw art carving, 9am-6pm today, 10am-7pm Nov. 22, 9am-2pm Nov. 23, 9am-9pm Nov. 24, 9am-6pm Nov. 25, Valley River Inn, 541-228-3003. Creation Day! hosted by MECCA. Part of Lane County’s Waste Free Holidays campaign and MECCA’s alternative to Black Friday, guided projects and instructions for gift-making for kids and adults, materials and tools provided, warm cider and tea will be served, noon-5pm, 449 Willamette, FREE, donations welcome. Wine tastings by Wineries without Walls, Fractal Cellar’s Bill Kremer, Five H Wines’ Doyle Hinman, Gelardi Vineyard and Patchwork Cellars, 4-7pm today, 2-6pm Nov. 24, Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center, 541-935-8443, FREE. THURSDAY, NOV. 29 “Candlelight Carols” presented by Northwest Christian University, featuring VIRTUE touring ensemble, the NCU Community Choir and The Stock Brothers, 7pm today, 3pm and 7pm Dec. 1, Willamette Christian Center, 2500 W. 18th Ave., FREE. THURSDAY, NOV 22 SATURDAY, NOV. 30 Turkey Trot, 4-mile run, 2-mile walk, 200-meter kid’s Gobbler Gallop, benefit run for FOOD for Lane County 9am, Skinner Butte Park, register through FOOD for Lane County or Eugene Running Company, 116 Oakway Center, $20, $15 17 and younger. Tree Light Festival with caroling, refreshments, hayride and gift giveaways, 5:30pm, Oakridge, FREE. Annual Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner hosted by Friendly Street Church of God, Yo u’ re od o G to Cottage Theatre presents Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka, 8pm, Nov. 30 to Dec. 22. 2:30pm matinees Dec. 2, 9, 16 and 23. 700 Village Dr. $21; $19 students, seniors. Go o -G Find your inner peace or find your inner rock star. Eugene a Go-Go is Eugene’s online hub for arts, culture and nightlife. 6 E u g e n e We e k l y ’ s H O L I D AY H A P P E N I N G S 2 0 1 2
