CONTENTS
Th e Light that
Unites Humanity
December 7 - 14, 2017
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Letters
8
News
10
Slant
12
Jazz Scene in Eugene
22
Calendar
28
Movies
29
Music
31
Theater
32
Classifieds
35
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Calendar Editor Meerah Powell
News Reporters Corinne Boyer, Kelly Kenoyer
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Display Marketing Consultants Carrie Mizejewski,
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Puppet Shows • Crafts
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Crystal Cookie Cave
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Bollywood Dance Party
Friday, Dec. 15, 4:30-6:30 p.m .
You won’t want to miss this electrifying Bollywood dance party, with
DJ Prashant of Jai Ho Bollywood Dance Party blending beats from
around the world. Food, drink, warmth and fun starts at 4:30 p.m.,
with live DJ from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
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