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Upcoming Events In & Around Eugene July 26 - August 1
Every year, elementary school children enjoy The Shedd Institute’s Summer SongFest, one-week music enrichment camps with kid-friendly themes. This year's themes are: Contact Info: Visit Website of The Shedd >> July 25 - August 8 Movies In The Park Series Where: See Listings For Park Locations When: See Listings For Time & Dates 
Movies In The Park! July 30 Fantastic Mr. Fox Where: Churchill Youth Sports Park, Bailey Hill & W. 18th When: 9:00-ish PM Friday Rated PG, 88 minutes Ticket Pricing: Free August 6 Mirrormask Where: Monroe Park, W. 10th & Monroe When: 9:00-ish PM Friday Neil Gaiman Fantasy Classic! Rated PG, 101 minutes. Northwest Community Credit Union provides free treats with their human-powered smoothie maker. Ticket Pricing: Free To learn more about these event... Visit Website of City Of Eugene Summer In The City >> July 27 Jackson Browne Where: The Cuthbert Amphitheater When: 7:30 PM Tuesday 
With David Lindley. Jackson Browne, his debut album, came out on David Geffen's Asylum Records in 1972. Rolling Stone wrote in its original review that, "Jackson Browne's sensibility is romantic in the best sense of the term: his songs are capable of generating a highly charged, compelling atmosphere throughout, and - just as important - of sustaining that pitch in the listener's mind long after they've ended." The now-classic LP introduced ten original songs, including "Rock Me On The Water" and "Jamaica Say You Will," featuring David Crosby on harmony vocals. Crosby and Graham Nash sang on "Doctor My Eyes," the album's first single, which became a #8 hit on Billboard's pop singles chart. Browne's 1973 follow-up, For Everyman, included "These Days" and "Take It Easy," co-written with Glenn Frey (it been The Eagles' debut single and breakthrough hit the year before). 1974's Late For The Sky - cited by Rolling Stone that year as one of the "100 Best Albums," again in 1997 as one of the "200 Essential Rock Collection Albums" and in 2003 as one of the "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" - was Browne's masterpiece of lyrical introspection, with classic songs including "Fountain Of Sorrow," "The Late Show" and the title track. 1976's The Pretender also made Rolling Stone's list of the "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time," and was Browne's first to chart in Billboard's Top 10, peaking at #5. On the heels of that success came what stands as Jackson's top-selling album, 1977's 7X platinum, life-on-the-road concept opus, Running On Empty. Browne's next project was the all-star series of concerts organized by Bonnie Raitt, Graham Nash, John Hall and Jackson in 1979 to benefit MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy). In addition to serving on the board of MUSE, Jackson helped edit and compile 1980's 3-LP live album from those shows. No Nukes/The MUSE Concerts for a Non-Nuclear Future featured a line-up including Bruce Springsteen, The Doobie Brothers, Carly Simon, James Taylor, Ry Cooder, Chaka Khan, Peter Tosh, and Tom Petty, among others. The album, which includes Jackson's "Before The Deluge," climbed to #23 on Billboard's pop chart, a major feat for a triple album. Currently, Browne, Raitt and Nash are mobilizing behind Nukefree.org, opposing federal bail-out of the nuclear industry. Jackson's studio discography continued with 1980's Hold Out, a #1 album, featuring the hits "Boulevard" and "That Girl Could Sing." In 1982, Browne scored a #7 hit with the single "Somebody's Baby," from the Soundtrack for Fast Times at Ridgemont High. 1983's Lawyers In Love also delivered several popular singles, including "Tender Is The Night" and "For A Rocker." Multi-instrumentalist David Lindley performs music that redefines the word "eclectic." Lindley, well known for his many years as the featured accompanist with Jackson Browne, and leader of his own band El Rayo-X, has long championed the concept of world music. The David Lindley electro-acoustic performance effortlessly combines American folk, blues, and bluegrass traditions with elements from African, Arabic, Asian, Celtic, Malagasy, and Turkish musical sources. Lindley incorporates an incredible array of stringed instruments including but not limited to Kona and Weissenborn Hawaiian lap steel guitar, Turkish saz and chumbus, Middle Eastern oud, and Irish bouzouki. The eye-poppingly clad "Mr. Dave's" uncanny vocal mimicry and demented sense of humor make his onstage banter a highlight of the show.  Ticket Pricing: $50 Reserved Seating | $30 General Admission Contact Info: July 27 DIVA's Behind The Lens Movie events Where: DIVA Center - 110 W. Broadway - Eugene, Oregon 97401 When: 7:00 PM Tuesday Instructor: Tom Blank Hollywood Director and DIVA screenwriting Admission: LCC Community Education Registration - or, Special Day Pass: $3.00 Purchased at the door. "The Sugarland Express" (1974) Directed Steven Spielberg 
Based on an actual incident, Steven Spielberg's first theatrical feature follows the adventures of a Texas outlaw couple striving to keep their family together by any means necessary. Determined not to lose her child to the authorities, Lou Jean Poplin )Goldie Hawn gets her obedient convict husband Clovis (William Atherton) to break out of jail and help her kidnap their baby from its foster parents. With hostage Officer Slide (Michael Sacks) in tow, the fugitives head across the plains to Sugarland, Texas, pursued by a flotilla of cop cars. Even though Slide becomes the couple's friend, the Law is bent on capturing its criminal quarry.This summer we will be exploring lesser-known films from the 1970s by directors, such as Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Hal Ashby. This is an LCC class at DIVA that explores the work of the world's award winning directors. If you love great films, and love learning about them, this class is for you. The class will look at the trends and highlights in the history of film while relaxing in a casual screening room environment. Participants are invited to make themselves comfortable, chairs are provided, but some will prefer to bring pillows and sit on the floor. Students are welcome to bring snacks. Ticket Pricing: Suggested donation $3.00 Contact Info: Visit Website of DIVA >> July 28 Big Head Todd & the Monsters with Truth & Salvage Co. Where: W.O.W Hall When: 8:00 PM Wednesday 
Big Head Todd and The Monsters release Rocksteady, their eighth studio album, on July 20. For Rocksteady, the band draws on a surprising body of influences. The album cuts across a broad swath of stylistic terrain including R&B, reggae and even punk rock. Throughout, the collection’s 11 tracks are funky, lilting, and melodic - all the qualities that have become signature to the band's sound during their 25 years of making music. Purchase Tickets >> Contact Info: July 28 Midsummer Night’s Dance Where: Downtown at Broadway Plaza - Eugene, OR When: 6:00 PM Wednesday
Downtown’s Broadway Plaza transforms into an open air dance parlor! You’ll be inspired at Midsummer Night’s Dance! From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., watch dance demonstrations of swing, tango and blues and receive dance instructions from professionals. Starting at 8:00 p.m., you can dance the night away under the stars with Eugene’s own Mood Area 52 and more. Also at this event: Cut your chances of becoming a property or person crime victim. Eugene Police Crime Prevention Experts will be on hand at every downtown event with the latest tips and programs for you and your family. Imagination Station: Let your creativity flow at M.E.C.C.A’s imagination station! At 6:00 p.m. at every Summer in the City -- Downtown event, be a part of the magic and create your own themed art projects: stickers, hats out of paper bags, headbands, masks, shoe art, face painting and much more! Ticket Pricing: Free To learn more about this event... Visit Website of City Of Eugene Summer In The City >> July 28 Miles For Smiles Telethon Where: Guaranty RV Showroom - 93636 Hwy 99S Junction City, OR When: 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 
The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Oregon’s 2nd annual Miles For Smiles telethon with KVAL TV to raise frequent flier miles for destination travel wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. Supporters of all ages are invited to share the power of a wish by calling the pledge line to donate unused frequent flier miles to help make local wishes come true. The Make-A-Wish Foundation® grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Born in 1980 when a group of caring volunteers helped a young boy fulfill his dream of becoming a police officer, the Foundation is now the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 65 chapters in the United States and its territories. With the help of generous donors and more than 25,000 volunteers, the Make-A-Wish Foundation grants a wish every 40 minutes and has granted more than 174,000 wishes in the U.S. since inception. The local chapter serves children, ages 2 ˝ through 17, living in Oregon and Clark County, Washington. Ticket Pricing: Free Contact Info: Visit Website of City Of Make-A-Wish Foundation >> July 29 THE GREAT OIL SPILL RESCUE BENEFIT Where: Cozmic Pizza - 199 West 8th Avenue Eugene, OR When: 5:00 PM Thursday 
100% of proceeds will be donated to Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research,
a group that is leading wildlife cleanup and rehabilitation efforts
in the Gulf of Mexico, and Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary,
an avian care group in Florida Contact Info: sjinn13@gmail.com Visit Website of Cozmic Pizza >> July 30 180 Degrees South Where: W.O.W Hall When: 7:30 PM Friday 
The movie “180° SOUTH” shows in Eugene at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, at the WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave. The film's star, Jeff Johnson, will be at both showings to greet people and answer questions. Contact Info: Last Friday Of Every Month: July 30 Last Friday Artwalk - Redoux Parlour Events Where: Eugene Whiteaker Neighborhood When: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday | 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM Saturday 
Join Us For Last Friday Artwalk! The Briar Patch The Redoux Parlour: 780 Blair Blvd. St. Territorial VineyardsDelphina / Slash'n Burn - 941 West 3rd Ave: Live music by The Seven Surfers, Iconic Portraits on canvas by FNXONE through Dec. 5th. Wall Mural by Jerry Wagner. Positively Fourth Street Wandering Goat Coffee Co. - 268 Madison St. Photography by irvin coffee through dec.24th. opening show will host a dj and free snacks and espresso shots! Thirsty Ink: Shoe Art by Evan Schultz, Original paintings by Cory Brown, Typographic Studies by Adam Brochugere, Photography by Jenny Kuglin, and a Video Arcade by Richard Hofmeier, through December 26. Ticket Pricing: Free To PublicContact Info: Visit Website of Last Friday Artwalk >> July 30 - August 14 Dinner with Friends Where: The Very Little Theatre - Eugene, Oregon When: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00 | Sunday at 2:00 PM 
The Pulitzer Prize-winning Play by Donald Margulies. Contact Info: Visit Website of Very Little Theatre >> July 31 Jerry Day with Capn' Trips Where: W.O.W Hall When: 9:00 PM Saturday 
This is the third straight year Cap'n Trips has played on Jerry's birthday (the second at the WOW Hall). The band will play two long sets and sing Happy Birthday to Jerry with the crowd at midnight. There may even be a birthday cake! Contact Info: 541-687-2746 291 West 8th Avenue - Eugene, Oregon 97402 Visit Website of The W.O.W Hall >> July 31 - August 31 Blackberry Jamboree & bRamble Weekend Where: Neighborhoods Of Eugene When: 11:00 AM Wednesday Saturday 
This year we’re tying the Blackberry Jamboree ride and the sixth annual Bike Day into one extravaganza- The Blackberry Bike Jamboree The ride starts at 11 a.m. and is a 10-15 mile family-friendly loop through the neighborhoods of Eugene with stops planned at parks along the route. Cost is $5 for an individual or $10 for the whole family. Everyone who rides get blackberry pie and ice cream! The Jamboree celebration will take place from Noon to 6 p.m. and will include music, entertainment, demos, vendor booths, local bike builders, food, community group booths, bike rodeo, competitions, bike safety checks from local shops, and all types of celebration of Eugene’s Bikulturalism! Stay tuned for more information! The rides go South through the University of Oregon campus. You climb slowly out of the Willamette Valley with a scenic view of Eugene below and then pass into the farms and vineyards of the Lorane Valley. Sixteen miles into the ride, the Wolf Creek Century riders will leave the metric riders and head to the small town of Lorane for their first rest stop. From Lorane they follow lightly traveled roads along the Siuslaw River under a full forest canopy. Wolf creek is a strenuous climb followed by an exciting descent. BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE, SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 A big ride with 3 distance options – a full century, a metric century or the 43-mile route in the beautiful coastal range southwest of Eugene. Rest stops with food, water, mechanics on site, SAG wagon support on all routes, and more. A special blackberry pie & ice cream treat at the end of the ride. Registration is $25 for early registrants, $30 until pre-registration closes and $35 for day-of-event registrants for each of these rides. GEARs Members get a $10 discount on these rides. Click here, Join the club, get the discounted entry here and enjoy all the Rewards Programdiscounts that are available to GEARs members. Full 100-mi. Century Starts 7-9 AM, Metric Century and 43 Miler Starts 8-10 AM. All routes will close at 4:00 PM. Ticket Pricing: Registration Fees To learn more about this event and register... Visit Website of City Of GEARs Education >> August 1 Circus Circus! Where: Downtown at Broadway Plaza - Eugene, OR When: 6:00 PM Wednesday
A fun evening for all! A circus on the street will provide pure entertainment by a variety of performers, including gymnasts, fire dancers, jugglers, and martial artists. Then you are invited to join in the fun at Circus Jam, an open stage for you and local performance groups to show off with your circus skills! In addition to these performance events, try your hand at circus arts including juggling, hoola-hoops, diablo's, and poi spinning. Be dazzled, participate, watch and learn -- a night of pure fun! Also at this event: Cut your chances of becoming a property or person crime victim. Eugene Police Crime Prevention Experts will be on hand at every downtown event with the latest tips and programs for you and your family. Imagination Station: Let your creativity flow at M.E.C.C.A's imagination station! At 6:00 p.m. at every Summer in the City -- Downtown event, be a part of the magic and create your own themed art projects: stickers, hats out of paper bags, headbands, masks, shoe art, face painting and much more! Ticket Pricing: Free To learn more about this event... Visit Website of City Of Eugene Summer In The City >> August 1 Nappy Roots with Undermind & KI Where: W.O.W Hall When: 9:00 PM Sunday 
In an economically recessed climate, Nappy Roots has joined the rest of the nation in trying to understand and work through financial and emotional struggles. No stranger to challenges, this five-man collective from Kentucky tackled their obstacles and, in the process, their self-proclaimed best and most honest work emerged --The Pursuit of Nappyness. In this sixth studio album, Nappy Roots, with lyrical originality, examine reason, truth and our inalienable rights. Purchase Tickets >> Contact Info: New events are always being added...so check back soon! |
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