Mexico
Images by Jean Foss and Isabel Lopez-Dutroncy
Reception Friday, April 13, 5-7 p.m.
Show April 4-May 31, regular center hours    -    Free

For more information: 541.736.4444 or www.willamalane.org

Location: Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C Street, Springfield, Or 97477

Sam Shepard's critically acclaimed drama about two families in the gritty American West. Winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award as best play of the year.

Event days & times:Thursday - Saturday, 8 p.m. & Sunday, 2 p.m.

For more information: 541.465.1506 or www.lordleebrick.com

Location: Lord Leebrick Theatre Company, 540 Charnelton, Eugene, OR 97401

As an artist and natural science illustrator, Becky Uhler strives to bridge the gap between what we see with our eyes and the intricate systems in nature. Her goal is “to accurately represent the unique features of a species and, especially, to bring out the essence of the being.” The exhibit includes watercolor originals and prints of native plant and animal life.

Exhibit Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Artist Reception: March 1, 5-7pm - Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist at this free public gathering.

For more information:541.346.5083 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403

Explore the science of what's eating you as you examine the anatomies, life cycles and behaviors of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites through this skin-crawling collection of interactive exhibits.

Tickets: $3 - $7; Free for members

For more information: 541-682-7888

Location: The Science Factory Children's Museum & Exploration Dome, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR 97401

For ticket and more information:541.682.5000 or www.hultcenter.org

Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Willamette St. between 6th & 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

This year’s theme is “Nothing Short of Wild" in honor of the Grand Marshal Seal Lion Caves who is celebrating their 80th Anniversay. The festival officially begins on Friday evening with the Rhody Pageant to crown “Queen Rhododendra.” Events throughout the weekend include parades, flower show, car show, arts and craft fair, 5K run, carnival and much, much more.

For more information: 541.997.3128 or www.florencechamber.com

Location: U.S. 101  Florence, OR 97439

The Springfield Arts Commission seeks adult submissions for a summer show to be held in the City Hall Gallery in July 2012 with the theme, "Illustrate Your Dream".   Located outside the Springfield Public Library, a minimum of 500 people see the City Hall Gallery each day.

Gallery guidelines are available on the commission’s website at www.springfieldartscommission.org 

Please sign-up to show by calling or emailing Carrie Schindele-Cupples, Arts Commission Liaison, at (541) 726-2237 or scupples@springfield-or.gov.  Submissions must be delivered to the City Hall Gallery on Saturday, June 30, 2012 between 1-3pm.

For more information: 541.726.2235 or www.wheremindsgrow.org

Location: Springfield Public Libarary, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Enjoy carnival games, roller skating, basketball, a climbing wall, indoor soccer, music and family fun! Food available for purchase. Bilingual volunteers needed. Sponsored by Team Springfield. $1 per person ages 3+ • 2 and under free.

Disfrute de juegos de carnaval, patinaje, baloncesto, escalando el muro, fútbol en cancha cerrada, música y diversión para la familia! Hay concesiones disponibles. Se necesita voluntarios bilingues. Llamar al 541-736-4520. $1 por persona para las edades de 3 a más. Edades de 2 y menos es gratis

For more information: 541-736-4520. or www.willamalane.org

Location: Willamalane Center for Sports and Recreation, 250 S. 32nd Street, Springfield, Or 97477

Let It Ride Poker Run - 100% of the proceeds of this event go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
High/low hand Awards and Door prizes

Registration May 18th 5pm-9pm May 19th 8am-10am   -  $5 per poker hand, no limit!
Poker Run May 19th 10am- 12noon

Motorcycle Show Saturday May 19th  
12 noon to 4pm  -  Awards at 4pm  -  $5 Bike Entrance fee

For more information: 541-902-6610 or 800.585.3737 or www.threeriverscasino.com

Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel, 5647 Hwy 126, Florence OR 97439

A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons.

Saturday May 19th @ 7pm and Sunday May 20th @ 5pm

For more information: 541-902-6610 or www.threeriverscasino.com

Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel, 5647 Hwy 126, Florence OR 97439

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

For information: 541-686-8885

Location: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401

The City of Springfield’s 24th Annual Spring Clean-up is Saturday, May 19, 2012.  This is event is free and open to City of Springfield residents within City limits.  Proof of residency (driver’s license) will be required.

The City organizes this event to give residents the opportunity to recycle materials in one convenient location.  The following materials cannot be accepted household garbage or chemicals, fluorescent lights, or paint.  Volunteers will be available to help unload items.

For more information: 541.726.3637 or  www.springfield-or.us

Location: 1600 South B Street Springfield, OR  97477

Each May, more than 1,000 bowls made by local potters, wood turners and fabric, metal and glass artists sell their bowls for $10 and up. 100% of each bowl purchased benefits FOOD for Lane County's local hunger relief efforts and includes a coupon for a free bowl of soup at a participating restaurant.

The goal of FOOD for Lane County's Empty Bowls Project is to remind us that people in our community are hungry and need our help to fill their empty bowls.  Bowls start at $10.

For more information:www.foodforlanecounty.org

Location: Clay Space Pottery Studio, 222 Polk Street, Eugene, OR

The Springfield Public Library offers a Spanish language story time.  The Cuentos program features fun stories and songs in Spanish and is held the last Saturday of every month in the Children’s Department. The event is free and is for ages 0-6, accompanied by an adult.

La Biblioteca Pública de Springfield ofrece cuentos en español el sábado, 19 de mayo a la 1 pm.  El programa, Cuentos, ofrece cuentos divertidos y canciones en español y se llevará a cabo el último sábado de cada mes en el Departamento de Niños. El evento es gratuito y es para niños de edades 0-6 años acompañados por un adulto.

For more information: 541.726-2235 or www.wheremindsgrow.org

Location: Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

5K Run/2K Walk to Benefit Homeless Pets. Contests: Pet/Person Look-a-like, Tallest Dog, Smallest Dog, Best Pet Trick, and more! Prizes: Tope runners and dogs, fundraisers and contest winners will al be awarded special prizes. Vendor Booths: Local pet-related businesses selling merchandise & offering free samples! Don't forget to pre-register

For more information and to pre-register: www.green-hill.org

Location: Alton Baker Park, 100 Day Island Road  Eugene, Oregon 97401

Three to four hundred species of wildflowers will be on display, and organized for attendees to get a close look, guests can use on-site microscopes; top botanists of the region will be on hand to answer questions.

Enjoy great live music, shop for a wide variety of plants, baked goods, and crafts at the wide array of vendor booths, with proceeds supporting the Arboretum’s work in habitat restoration and environmental education. A whole tent full of kids’ activities,  and expert nature guides will weave folks through the trails, providing more information about the Arboretum’s ecology and history.

Parking is free on festival day. Please leave your dogs at home!

Suggested donation $5 per person, children under 12 free.

For more information: 541.747-3817 or www.mountpisgaharboretum.com

Location: Mount Pisgah Arboretum, 34901 Frank Parrish Rd. Eugene, OR 97405

As an artist and natural science illustrator, Becky Uhler strives to bridge the gap between what we see with our eyes and the intricate systems in nature. Her goal is “to accurately represent the unique features of a species and, especially, to bring out the essence of the being.” The exhibit includes watercolor originals and prints of native plant and animal life.

Exhibit Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Artist Reception: March 1, 5-7pm - Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist at this free public gathering.

For more information:541.346.5083 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403

Explore the science of what's eating you as you examine the anatomies, life cycles and behaviors of mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites through this skin-crawling collection of interactive exhibits.

Tickets: $3 - $7; Free for members

For more information: 541-682-7888

Location: The Science Factory Children's Museum & Exploration Dome, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, OR 97401

Discover the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 15,000 years of human history and 200 million years of geology are at your fingertips.

Every Wednesday is free admission.

For more information: 541.346.3024 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

Join us as we honor eight older adults as part of Older Americans Month. The honorees exemplify this year's theme of being "Living Inspirations" and will be featured on a poster distributed throughout Lane County. Honored this year are Jim Ellison, Julie Aspinwall-Lamberts, Norman Kaufman, Barbara McKillip, Machiko Shirai, Ellen Gabehart, David Kayfes and Dorland Fred Neale. A reception with wine and hors d'oeuvres will be held after the program. Free

For more information: 541-736-4444 or www.willamalane.org

Location: Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C Street, Springfield, OR 97477

The Springfield Arts Commission seeks adult submissions for a summer show to be held in the City Hall Gallery in July 2012 with the theme, "Illustrate Your Dream".   Located outside the Springfield Public Library, a minimum of 500 people see the City Hall Gallery each day.

Gallery guidelines are available on the commission’s website at www.springfieldartscommission.org 

Please sign-up to show by calling or emailing Carrie Schindele-Cupples, Arts Commission Liaison, at (541) 726-2237 or scupples@springfield-or.gov.  Submissions must be delivered to the City Hall Gallery on Saturday, June 30, 2012 between 1-3pm.

For more information: 541.726.2235 or www.wheremindsgrow.org

Location: Springfield Public Libarary, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Almost, Maine By John Cariani- On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected, poignant, and often funny ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful and compelling midwinter night's dream. 

For more information: 541.344.7751 or www.thevlt.com

Location: Very Little Theartre, 2350 Hilyard Street, Eugene, OR 97405

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

For information: 541-686-8885

Location: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401

As an artist and natural science illustrator, Becky Uhler strives to bridge the gap between what we see with our eyes and the intricate systems in nature. Her goal is “to accurately represent the unique features of a species and, especially, to bring out the essence of the being.” The exhibit includes watercolor originals and prints of native plant and animal life.

Exhibit Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Artist Reception: March 1, 5-7pm - Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist at this free public gathering.

For more information:541.346.5083 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403

Discover the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 15,000 years of human history and 200 million years of geology are at your fingertips.

Every Wednesday is free admission.

For more information: 541.346.3024 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

The Springfield Arts Commission seeks adult submissions for a summer show to be held in the City Hall Gallery in July 2012 with the theme, "Illustrate Your Dream".   Located outside the Springfield Public Library, a minimum of 500 people see the City Hall Gallery each day.

Gallery guidelines are available on the commission’s website at www.springfieldartscommission.org 

Please sign-up to show by calling or emailing Carrie Schindele-Cupples, Arts Commission Liaison, at (541) 726-2237 or scupples@springfield-or.gov.  Submissions must be delivered to the City Hall Gallery on Saturday, June 30, 2012 between 1-3pm.

For more information: 541.726.2235 or www.wheremindsgrow.org

Location: Springfield Public Libarary, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

For information: 541-686-8885

Location: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401

As an artist and natural science illustrator, Becky Uhler strives to bridge the gap between what we see with our eyes and the intricate systems in nature. Her goal is “to accurately represent the unique features of a species and, especially, to bring out the essence of the being.” The exhibit includes watercolor originals and prints of native plant and animal life.

Exhibit Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Artist Reception: March 1, 5-7pm - Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist at this free public gathering.

For more information:541.346.5083 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403

Discover the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 15,000 years of human history and 200 million years of geology are at your fingertips.

Every Wednesday is free admission.

For more information: 541.346.3024 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

The Springfield Arts Commission seeks adult submissions for a summer show to be held in the City Hall Gallery in July 2012 with the theme, "Illustrate Your Dream".   Located outside the Springfield Public Library, a minimum of 500 people see the City Hall Gallery each day.

Gallery guidelines are available on the commission’s website at www.springfieldartscommission.org 

Please sign-up to show by calling or emailing Carrie Schindele-Cupples, Arts Commission Liaison, at (541) 726-2237 or scupples@springfield-or.gov.  Submissions must be delivered to the City Hall Gallery on Saturday, June 30, 2012 between 1-3pm.

For more information: 541.726.2235 or www.wheremindsgrow.org

Location: Springfield Public Libarary, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

For information: 541-686-8885

Location: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401

The Springfield Arts Commission presents Springfield's first citywide Piano Recital. Sign up today to play the grand piano onstage at the Wildish Theater. All ages and skill levels encouraged to sign up. The only requirement is that the pianists must live or work in Springfield. This is NOT a competition. Just a way to showcase your talent.

Entry forms are available at the Springfield Library and online at www.springfieldartscommission.org. Return entry forms to the library by June 1, 2012. No admission charge; everyone is welcome to attend!

For more information: 541.76.2237

Location: Wildish Theater, 630 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Primus has been called everything from “thrash funk” (as the band blends funk-style bass technique with thrash influenced guitar riffs and songs tempos), to “alternative rock” to “the Freak Brothers set to music.”

For ticket & more information: 800.992.8499 or www.ticketswest.com

Location: Cuthbert Amphitheater, 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401

As an artist and natural science illustrator, Becky Uhler strives to bridge the gap between what we see with our eyes and the intricate systems in nature. Her goal is “to accurately represent the unique features of a species and, especially, to bring out the essence of the being.” The exhibit includes watercolor originals and prints of native plant and animal life.

Exhibit Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Artist Reception: March 1, 5-7pm - Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist at this free public gathering.

For more information:541.346.5083 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403

Discover the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 15,000 years of human history and 200 million years of geology are at your fingertips.

Every Wednesday is free admission.

For more information: 541.346.3024 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

Sweet Charity is a tender, poignant and consistently funny look at the adventures, or rather the misadventures, in the ways of love encountered by the gullible and guileless lady known as Charity Hope Valentine, a dance hostess who always gives her heart and her dreams to the wrong man. Great songs, including “Hey Big Spender”, “If My Friends Could See Me Now” and “Baby, Dream Your Dream”.

For times, tickets and price information: 541-434-7000 or www.theshedd.org

Location: The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 285 E Broadway, Eugene, Oregon 97401

The Springfield Arts Commission seeks adult submissions for a summer show to be held in the City Hall Gallery in July 2012 with the theme, "Illustrate Your Dream".   Located outside the Springfield Public Library, a minimum of 500 people see the City Hall Gallery each day.

Gallery guidelines are available on the commission’s website at www.springfieldartscommission.org 

Please sign-up to show by calling or emailing Carrie Schindele-Cupples, Arts Commission Liaison, at (541) 726-2237 or scupples@springfield-or.gov.  Submissions must be delivered to the City Hall Gallery on Saturday, June 30, 2012 between 1-3pm.

For more information: 541.726.2235 or www.wheremindsgrow.org

Location: Springfield Public Libarary, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

For information: 541-686-8885

Location: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401

Oregon Public Broadcasting presents A Live Broadcast of Garrison Keillor "A Prairie Home Companion." He is the host and writer of A Prairie Home Companion and The Writer's Almanac heard on public radio stations across the country and the author of more than a dozen books, including Lake Wobegon Days, The Book of Guys, Love Me and Homegrown Democrat.

Advance tickets on sale Friday, February 17.

For ticket & more information: 800.992.8499 or www.ticketswest.com

Location: Cuthbert Amphitheater, 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401      

As an artist and natural science illustrator, Becky Uhler strives to bridge the gap between what we see with our eyes and the intricate systems in nature. Her goal is “to accurately represent the unique features of a species and, especially, to bring out the essence of the being.” The exhibit includes watercolor originals and prints of native plant and animal life.

Exhibit Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Artist Reception: March 1, 5-7pm - Enjoy refreshments and meet the artist at this free public gathering.

For more information:541.346.5083 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97403

Discover the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 15,000 years of human history and 200 million years of geology are at your fingertips.

Every Wednesday is free admission.

For more information: 541.346.3024 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

NEW! There's a race at the heart of this festival, but don't feel like you need to compete in order to enjoy the free live music by country star Amy Clawson and the party celebrating Springfield. This fun 5K begins at the old Booth Kelly mill site and travels to Dorris Ranch and back. And there's more for the whole family:
• Children's games and face painting
• Bounce house • Food vendors
• Beer garden provided by The Pump Café
• Enter to win one of six pairs of tickets to the Olympic Trials in Eugene!

DASH DETAILS
• Kids 10 and under are free • No dogs allowed.
Advance registration (by June 13)
In-district $15 with shirt, $10 without shirt
Out-of-district $20 with shirt, $15 without shirt
Day-of registration
$20 without shirt

Free admission - Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

For more information: 541.736.4544 or www.willamalane.org

Location: Old Booth Kelly mill site, 303 S. 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

The Springfield Arts Commission seeks adult submissions for a summer show to be held in the City Hall Gallery in July 2012 with the theme, "Illustrate Your Dream".   Located outside the Springfield Public Library, a minimum of 500 people see the City Hall Gallery each day.

Gallery guidelines are available on the commission’s website at www.springfieldartscommission.org 

Please sign-up to show by calling or emailing Carrie Schindele-Cupples, Arts Commission Liaison, at (541) 726-2237 or scupples@springfield-or.gov.  Submissions must be delivered to the City Hall Gallery on Saturday, June 30, 2012 between 1-3pm.

For more information: 541.726.2235 or www.wheremindsgrow.org

Location: Springfield Public Libarary, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Track & Field is the largest national championship track meet in the world and will select the althletes to represent Team USA at the London Olympic Gamces in 2012.

Tickets go on sale May 6, 2012 to the general public.

For the most up to date information:  1.800.1800 or www.tracktown12.com

Location: Hayward Field, 580 E 15th (on Agate Street between 15th and 18th avenue) on the campus of the University of Oregon

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

For information: 541-686-8885

Location: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401

The Roving Park Players present Shakespeare's love-at-first-sight romp of the early 20th century. Fools lay claim to wisdom and lovers play the fool in this lively comedy. Join foresters and townsfolk as they discover that "this our life... finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything."

Call for more information: 541-686-2738 or 541-302-9497 or www.willamalane.org

Location: Island Park, 200 West B Street  Springfield, OR 97477

Discover the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 15,000 years of human history and 200 million years of geology are at your fingertips.

Every Wednesday is free admission.

For more information: 541.346.3024 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

Free! Kids 18 and under are welcome to show off at our annual talent show. Performances may last up to 10 minutes; group performances also welcome. Advance registration is required. Please call 541-736-4544.
• Sing or dance
• Tell jokes or perform magic tricks
• Play an instrument

For more information: 541-736-4544 or www.willamalane.org

Location: Meadow Park, Mill Street, between H & G Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Acclaimed as "the most celebrated American-born violinist of the modern era" (Elle Magazine) and "one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world" (People), Joshua Bell has enchanted audiences worldwide with his breathtaking virtuosity and the captivating tone he produces from his Stradivarius violin.

Joshua Bell, violin; Sophie Harmsen, alto; Dominik Wortig, tenor; Markus Eiche, bass; Berwick Chorus of the OBF; OBF Orchestra; Helmuth Rilling, conductor

For ticket and more information:541.682.5000 or www.hultcenter.org

Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Willamette St. between 6th & 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

For information: 541-686-8885

Location: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401

Portland's favorite pop orchestra Pink Martini lights up the night, fronted by the outrageous rock chanteuse Storm Large. Featuring twelve regular musicians, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras throughout Europe, Asia, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Australia and New Zealand, South America and North America.

For ticket & more information: 800.992.8499 or www.ticketswest.com

Location: Cuthbert Amphitheater, 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401  

With its meld of music and meaning, the Discovery Series has long been considered the heartbeat of the Festival. In his penultimate season as artistic director, Helmuth Rilling delves deep to explore the structure and symbolism that give Bach's telling of the last days of Christ its unrelenting power. The first of four lecture-concerts encompasses the opening through movement 17, the chorale "Ich will hier bei dir stehen."  
Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, soprano; Sophie Harmsen, alto; Dominik Wortig, tenor; Tyler Duncan, bass; Berwick Chorus of the OBF; OBF Orchestra; master class conductors; Helmuth Rilling, lecturer-conductor

For ticket and more information:541.682.5000 or www.hultcenter.org

Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Willamette St. between 6th & 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Discover the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 15,000 years of human history and 200 million years of geology are at your fingertips.

Every Wednesday is free admission.

For more information: 541.346.3024 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

With its meld of music and meaning, the Discovery Series has long been considered the heartbeat of the Festival. In his penultimate season as artistic director, Helmuth Rilling delves deep to explore the structure and symbolism that give Bach's telling of the last days of Christ its unrelenting power.

The second lecture-concert begins with movement 18, where Jesus enters the garden of Gethsemane, and ends with movement 37, the chorale "Wer hat dich so geschlagen."
Hanna-Elisabeth Müller, soprano; Sophie Harmsen, alto; Dominik Wortig, Dann Coakwell, tenor; Tyler Duncan, Markus Eiche, bass; Berwick Chorus of the OBF; OBF Orchestra; Oregon Festival Choirs; master class conductors; Helmuth Rilling, lecturer-conductor

For ticket and more information:541.682.5000 or www.hultcenter.org

Location: Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Willamette St. between 6th & 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

For information: 541-686-8885

Location: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401

Discover the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 15,000 years of human history and 200 million years of geology are at your fingertips.

Every Wednesday is free admission.

For more information: 541.346.3024 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

For information: 541-686-8885

Location: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401

Discover the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 15,000 years of human history and 200 million years of geology are at your fingertips.

Every Wednesday is free admission.

For more information: 541.346.3024 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

For information: 541-686-8885

Location: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401

Discover the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, where 15,000 years of human history and 200 million years of geology are at your fingertips.

Every Wednesday is free admission.

For more information: 541.346.3024 or www.natural-history.uoregon.edu/

Location: University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers, a five-man bluegrass group from North Carolina, smooth vocals, smart songwriting, ferocious instrumentals and jaw-dropping harmony, the Rangers are bringing Bluegrass to music lovers across the USA and around the world.

Emmylou Harris celebrated as a discoverer and interpreter of other artists’ songs, 12-time Grammy Award winner, has, in the last decade, gained admiration as much for her eloquently straightforward songwriting as for her incomparably expressive singing.

For ticket & more information: 800.992.8499 or www.ticketswest.com

Location: Cuthbert Amphitheater, 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401  

Breath of Spring by Peter Coke is a hilarious comedy! When Dame Beatrice is given a mink stole by her maid, Lily, she suspects it was stolen. To protect Lily, she and her “middle-aged” lodgers devise a plan to return the stole without being caught. The operation is so exhilarating they decide to continue the fun by stealing furs themselves and distributing the profits to charity.  All goes well until Scotland Yard calls! The laughs build as they try to scheme their way out of being discovered.

For more information: 541.344.7751 or www.thevlt.com

Location: Very Little Theartre, 2350 Hilyard Street, Eugene, OR 97405

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, rain or shine.

For information: 541-686-8885

Location: Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, Eugene, OR 97401

Yanni concerts are legendary. Yanni and his world-class musicians as they take the stage to perform his greatest instrumental hits made famous in his shows from The Acropolis in Greece, The Taj Mahal in India, The Forbidden City in China and The Royal Albert Hall in England.

For ticket & more information: 800.992.8499 or www.ticketswest.com

Location: Cuthbert Amphitheater, 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, OR 97401