The Stars and Planets
Outer space through the eyes of Roseanne Murranka and Steve Peeler.
Reception Friday, Feb. 10, 5-7 p.m.
Show Feb. 1-March 29, 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

The “Jungle Kings” live lions show will be the top animal attraction, U.S. Coast Guard’s Response Boat and 50’ boating safety display, a Boy Scouts of America “Ideal Campsite,” Wild Game Pairings and a solar-powered boat! A50' fish tank, 180’-long casting pool, live trout pond, archery range and shooting gallery and more!

Admission: $7

Friday, noon - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For more information: 207.825.4143 or www.exposureshows.com/exposure_shows/Home.html

Location:Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

Children are invited to attend Fancy Nancy and Super Hero Stories at the Springfield Public Library.

The Valentine Making Workshop will follow the storytime, and begins at 4:00 pm. Both programs are free and are for all ages. All craft supplies will be provided by the library.

Fancy Nancy and Super Hero Stories, 3:30-4:00 pm  -  Valentine Making Workshop for Children, 4:00-5:30 pm

For more information: 541.726.3766 or www.wheremindsgrow.org

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

A new library design for downtown Springfield was the assignment for a University of Oregon School of Architecture & Allied Arts design studio this fall.  The public is cordially invited to view student library design work, provide comment, share ideas and hear about the Sustainable City Year partnership with the University of Oregon.

For more information: 541.736.7132 or 541.726.3756

Location: Springfield City Hall, Library Meeting Room, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Willie K's musical style is dizzying, with his repertoire moving seamlessly from Hawaiian to rock to Spanish and genres in between. In a word, it's eclectic. “ He’s an amazing guitar virtuoso, a Hawaiian Jimi Hendrix; he’s Gabby Paninui, Andres Egovia and Eddie Van Halen rolled into one. Willie can mimic seemingly any style, moving easily between screaming Stratocaster, sweet slack key & jazzy almost baroque, acoustic 12-string.” -- The Honolulu Weekly

For ticket 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 seminal alternative country and rock band The Jayhawks, known for a unique country rock sound. Forging a rootsy sound that wasn't quite rock or country -- "Hank Williams on speed" somebody once memorably called it -- The Jayhawks quickly turned into one of the most important bands of the post-punk era.

For ticket and more information: 541.345.4442 or mcdonaldtheatre.com or online TicketsWest

Location: McDonald Theatre, 1010 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401

The Cascade Mycological Society February meeting speaker is Chris Melotti. He will be giving a presentation on beginning mushrooming, with a focus on edible species. The talk is free and open to the public.

Chris Melotti is a long time CMS board member, who has led many presentations over the course of his tenure with CMS. Chris has an encyclopedic knowledge of local mushroom species combined with the ability to make the information accessible to the beginner and expert alike.

For more information: www.cascademyco.org

Location:Lane Community College, room 115, Science Building (Building 16) 4000 E 30th Avenue, Eugene. OR 97405

Few singers have the staying power of folk icon, Judy Collins. For nearly 45 illustrious years, her dulcet tones have graced our ears, and her poetic lyrics have galvanized a generation. Her career is a walk through folk music history, from interpreting Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, Leonard Cohen, and Joni Mitchell, to writing her own material and covering hits from various genres.

For ticket 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

Microbrew tasting event featuring 50 breweries from the West Coast and beyond, serving over 100 craft brews. Collaboration Brew, Homebrew Competition, and a Music Sale with hundreds of CDs & Records.

Live music,: Karen Lovely on Friday and Ty Curtis on Saturday. Music begins at 7:30 p.m.

Time: Fri 5-11 p.m. / Sat 1-11 p.m.

Admissions: $10 advance sold online, includes souvenir glass and 3 beer tickets - $12 at the door, includes souvenir glass and 1 beer ticket - Beer tickets: $1 for a 3 oz. taste - Age: 21 & over

For more information:541-463-6030 or www.klcc.org

Location: Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene OR 97401

Willamalane presents Fred Crafts' Radio Redux - The Philadelphia Story

A magazine reporter gets more than just a story while covering a Philadelphia socialite's wedding in one of the greatest screwball 
comedies of all time.

Feb. 10-11, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12, 2 p.m.

For more information: 541.736.4544 or www.willamalane.org/wildish

Location:Wildish Community Thearter 630 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Three Rivers Casino invites you to see Lynn Anderson Live in concert.

Friday, February 10th, 8pm, Saturday, February 11th, 7pm

For tickets and more information: 800.585.3737 or www.threeriverscasino.com

Location: Three Rivers Casino, 5647 Highway 126, Florence, OR 97439

Willamlane presents Fred Crafts' Radio Redux "The Philadelphia Story." A magazine reporter get more than just a story while covering a Philadelphia socialite's wedding in one of the greatest screwball comedies of all time.

Feb. 10-11, 7:30 pm - Feb. 12, 2:00 pm

For tickets and more information: 541.736.4544 or any Willamalane facility

Location: Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main Street, Springfield, Or 97477

Paintings by watercolorist, Norma Adams and ‘impressionist’ paintings in a mixture of mediums by Susi Hukari will be on display in the City Hall Gallery during the month of February.  Photographer Deigh Bates will have an exhibit of photos in Mayor Lundberg’s office through March.

The Springfield Arts Commission will host a reception at the City Hall Gallery as part of Springfield’s Second Friday Downtown Art Walk. Light refreshments will be offered.

Mayor Christine Lundberg will hold her monthly “Meet and Greet” during the reception in her office in City Hall.  You can also meet photographer Deigh Bates during the event. Music during the reception will be provided by pianist Matthew Pavilanis.

Regular gallery hours are: Monday and Tuesday, 8am-8pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 8am-6pm; Friday, 8am-5pm; Saturday, 12pm-5pm; Sundays, closed.

For more information: 541.726.2235

Location: Springfield City Hall, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Brad Paisley:Camobunga 2012 World Tour Presented by Chevy!! With veryspecial guest:
The Band Perry, and and introducting American Idol Winner Scotty McCreery.

For tickets and more information: www.mathewknightarena.com or by calling 541.346.4461/1.800.WEBFOOT.

Location: Mathew Knight Arena, 1585 E 13th Ave Eugene, OR 97403

Friends of the Springfield Public Library are holding their third annual Book Roundup Day at the Springfield Public Library.

Please bring your unwanted books, DVDs, CDs, audio books and music to the Springfield Library on 6th and A Street by the covered parking area. Volunteers will be on hand to help unload materials and give donators tax deductible receipts. Organizers ask you exclude any encyclopedias, mildewed books, magazines, textbooks or out of date computer manuals.

Books donated will later be sold at the Friends of the Springfield Public Library Book Sale on March 9 to help raise funds for the Springfield Public Library.

For more information:Sue Mandeville at pearlsperson@gmail.com

Location: Springfield Public Library, 6^th & A Street, Springfield, OR 97477 (by the covered parking area)

Oregon Festival of American Music jazz director and Ken Peplowski returns for a mid-winter special evening of standards-based jazz as only Ken can do it. He is joined by the absolutely superb New York pianist and OFAM regular Ted Rosenthal, the great Portland drummer Gary Hobbes, and Siri Vik, who lends her vocal prowess to this stellar line-up. It promises to be an elegant and exhilarating evening of music making of the highest order.

For ticket 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

Presented by and supporting Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Lane County. We invite you to join us for the 16th annual running of a classic Eugene tradition, that features a chocolate for all finishers, with proceeds benefitting the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lane County Bolder Options Mentoring Program.   4 mile run, 2 mile run, 2 mile walk, 700m kids run. 

For more information: 541-484-9883 or www.runnerspace.com

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

FAMILY ART SUNDAY - Families with children are invited to attend this outstanding  event to experience the art and culture of Prehistoric Art Aroundthe World.  A variety of art projects for children of all ages have been planned as well as  entertainment. Admission is FREE.

For more information: 541-726-8595 or www.emeraldartcenter.org

Location:Emerald Art Center, 500 Main Street, Springfield, Or 97477

Preschoolers are invited to have fun exploring creative arts and science at the Springfield Public Library. Children should come dressed for messy craft projects and be accompanied by a caregiver. The program is free. All supplies will be provided by the library. It is for children ages 3-6.

For more information: 541-726-2243 or www.wheremindsgrow.org

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

Join us at for a special showing of the film "Ghost," starring Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. Admission includes chocolate, a glass of champagne or sparkling cider and delicious hors d'oeuvres. Come on your own, with friends, or with a special someone for a delightful Valentine's evening.

$5 per person

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

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

The state’s longest running and successful Asian festival of its kind. This year's theme, "The Future Is In
Your Hands."

Addmission:Adults - $6/day, $10 both days  -  Children - 12 & Under are Free

For more information:  www.asiancelebration.org

Location: Lane Events Center, 796 West 13th Avenue  Eugene, OR 97402

Presented by: Bridge of Faith L.I.F.E. Coaching - A FREE seminar! Learn some easy to apply keys to emotional survival! Tired of letting your emotions control you? Want to learn how to control your emotions instead? Come and join us for this Free seminar.

For more information: 530.923.3418 or bridgeoffaith@gmail.com

Location:American Legion Building, 344 8th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Mat Kearney is a singer/songwriter. His music has an acoustic base fused with hip hop, and in addition to singing, he also plays guitar, piano and harmonica.

For ticket and more information: 541.345.4442 or mcdonaldtheatre.com or online TicketsWest

Location: McDonald Theatre, 1010 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR 97401

Come celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday. Bring the whole family. Wear your favorite pajamas and join us for an evening of story and Cat in the Hat fun at the Springfield Public Librar.  The program is free and is for children of all ages.

For more information: 541-726-2243 or www.wheremindsgrow.org

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

Logging, Construction, Trucking and Heavy Equipment Expo - Logging trade show with exhibits, seminar and panel session. This year's theme is "The World Needs Our Wood."

Thursday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.  - Free to public on Saturday.

For more information: 541.686.9191 or www.oregonloggingconference.com

Location: Lane Events Center796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

The Shedd Institute welcomes the extraordinary cutting edge Swedish folk trio Vasen. "The sound may be traditional, but the attitude is completely modern, mixing up the ideas of folk, the virtuosity of prog, and the humor of the insane asylum into a cuisinart of acoustic bliss. Visualize whirled music." - Wired

For ticket 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

Globetrotters Introduce Class of Newcomers, Highlighted by the Tallest Pro Basketball Player, the Shortest Globetrotter Ever, and the Team’s First Female in 19 Years.

For tickets and more information: www.mathewknightarena.com or by calling 541.346.4461/1.800.WEBFOOT.

Location: Mathew Knight Arena, 1585 E 13th Ave Eugene, OR 97403

Don't miss Mr. Big At Large! Mr. Big inhabits an extraordinary world. He has a pet dinosaur and a gorilla, and there’s a very large mouse in the house. He collects creepy-crawlies, he grows huge flowers, and he eats unusual foods. He meets a tall man named Paul Bunyan. And he has a Big Family reunion!

For ticket 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

Chamber Music Amici is a classical chamber music ensemble with five Core Musicians. We are the first resident company of the Wildish Community Theater in Springfield, Oregon, giving sold-out concerts since 2009. Our mission is to produce excellent, affordable chamber music concerts which appeal to all ages.

Mozart Clarinet Trio K. 498 - Dochnanyi Serenade for violin, viola, and cello - Nielsen Sonata for violin and piano - Beatles "Eleanor Rigby" and "When I'm 64".

For ticket information: 541.953.9204 or www.chambermusicamici.org

Location: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with us! Come in your pajamas and watch "The Cat and the Hat" while eating his favorite breakfast: green eggs and ham!

$3/person or $10/family

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

Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation, 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield, OR 97478

Featuring 325 exhibits and Showcase Gardens with products & services for your home & yard.  Hourly home & garden seminars, prize drawings, and local grower plant sales!  Dig into Dirt! & Remodel it NOW! series and National Garden Experts. Win valuable prizes.

Free admission & parking. Please bring high protein canned food donations to help fight hunger with FOOD for Lane County.  Last year our spring show alone raised over 13,000 pounds of food!

March 8-11, 2012, Thurs/Fri: 5pm-9pm, Sat: 10am-9pm,  Sun 10am-5pm

Free Admission with canned food donations.

For information: 541.484.9247 or www.eugenehomeshow.com

Location: Lane Events Center - Fairgrounds, 13th & Jefferson, Eugene, OR

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels by David Yazbeck & Jeffrey Lane is an uproarious award-winning musical comedy and Broadway hit, based on the popular film about two con men living on the French Riviera. One is suave and sophisticated, the other a small-time swinder, and both make a living talking ladies out of their money. They make a bet about who will be the first to extract $50,000 from a young heiress. A hilarious battle of cons ensues that will keep you laughing, humming and guessing to the end.

For more information: 541.344.7751 or www.thevlt.com

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

Presented by and supporting:Sheldon High School Track Program. This is  the 35th running of a spring tradition. 5K & 10K - The courses are  flat, fast and scenic through Alton Baker Park on the bike paths, adjacent to  the Willamette River.

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

Finish the day with the tantalizing taste of local wines. Swing by for sips and enjoy 20% off your wine and beer purchase. Recurring monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

For more information: 541.484.5307 or www.eugenecascadescoast.org

Location:Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center, 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477

Finish the day with the tantalizing taste of local wines. Swing by for sips and enjoy 20% off your wine and beer purchase. Recurring monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.

For more information: 541.484.5307 or www.eugenecascadescoast.org

Location:Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center, 3312 Gateway St, Springfield, OR 97477

Multi Platinum group Lady Atebellum's tour, sponsored by GAC, will feature Darius Rucker and special guest Thompson Square.

Tickets available December 9, 2011

Tickets can be purchased at MatthewKnightArena.com, at all TicketsWest Outlets, at the Matthew Knight Arena Box Office on 13th Avenue or Charge by Phone at 800-992-TIXX (8499).

Location: Mathew Knight Arena, 1585 E 13th Ave Eugene, OR 97403

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

This egg hunt goes beyond the ordinary with live entertainment, crafts, the Willamalane Train and more than 20,000 prize eggs! Purchase advance tickets at any Willamalane facility beginning March 1.

HUNT TIMES Be prompt!
Ages 5 and under 10-11:30am Every 5 min.
Grades K-1 10:15am sharp
Grades 2-3 10:45am sharp
Grades 4-5 11:15am sharp

Allow at least a half-hour for parking, shuttle and admission prior to the start of hunts. Parking is limited; additional spaces available at Thurston High School, 333 58th St., where shuttles will run starting at 9 a.m.

$6 per child • Free to those not hunting

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

Location: Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Road  Springfield, OR 97478

Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear with a light-hearted tribute to the famous stars and popular shows that created the Golden Age of Radio.

April 13-14, 7:30 p.m. April 15, 2:30 p.m.

For more information: 541.736.4544 or www.willamalane.org/wildish

Location:Wildish Community Thearter 630 Main Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Learn what life was like for Ice Age people 12,000 years ago, when mammoth, bison, camel and giant sloth roamed the Willamette Valley. Sample some bison on a stick and try your hand at making a stone tool. A $3 per person donation will help support educational programs at Dorris Ranch.

For information: 541.736.4544 or www.willamalane.org

Location: Dorris Ranch, end of South 2nd Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Ages 3+. This afternoon at the Leaburg Fish Hatchery is tailored toward children and first-time anglers with an emphasis on aquatic education including aquatic habitat, water safety, various fishing techniques and how to clean your catch. Take home two rainbow trout. Oregon fishing license required for ages 14+ (must be obtained prior to the event). 

Register in advance at 541-736-4544. Trip leaves from Willamalane Center.  $5 ID/$6 OD

For more information: www.willamalane.org

Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation, 250 S. 32nd, Springfield, OR 97477

Ages 3+. This afternoon at the Leaburg Fish Hatchery is tailored toward children and first-time anglers with an emphasis on aquatic education including aquatic habitat, water safety, various fishing techniques and how to clean your catch. Take home two rainbow trout. Oregon fishing license required for ages 14+ (must be obtained prior to the event). 

Register in advance at 541-736-4544. Trip leaves from Willamalane Center.  $5 ID/$6 OD

For more information: www.willamalane.org

Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation, 250 S. 32nd, Springfield, OR 97477

Ages 3+. This afternoon at the Leaburg Fish Hatchery is tailored toward children and first-time anglers with an emphasis on aquatic education including aquatic habitat, water safety, various fishing techniques and how to clean your catch. Take home two rainbow trout. Oregon fishing license required for ages 14+ (must be obtained prior to the event). 

Register in advance at 541-736-4544. Trip leaves from Willamalane Center.  $5 ID/$6 OD

For more information: www.willamalane.org

Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation, 250 S. 32nd, Springfield, OR 97477

Open to shooters of all ages, the tournament offers two different shooting classes and three age groups. The top three winners in each class will be awarded prizes. Yardage will be less than 50. Age classes include cub (under 12), youth (12-17) and adult (18+). Competitors may compete in traditional or compound classes. Traditional class includes bows without cams. Bows and arrows available on a first-come, first-serve basis. 

Free for youths, $10 for adults

Advance registration required; call 541-736-4544.

For more information: www.willamalane.org

Location: Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation, 250 S. 32nd, Springfield, OR 97477