BACKPACK.Byline: The Register-Guard Neil Hamburger Neil Hamburger is the name of a stand-up comedian character played by Gregg Turkington. Hamburger's jokes range from variations of "Why did the chicken cross the road?" to celebrity targets, such as Michael Jackson, Paris Hilton and Diana, Princess of Wales, to jokes about , Dr. El Suavo - Comedy and magic, 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, WOW Hall, 291 W. Eighth Ave. $7. (687-2746) Ilgi - Latvian folk, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, WOW Hall. $12, $10 advance. (687-2746) Skinlab, 36 Crazyfists, Northwest Royale, Five Foot Thick, Dfive9 - Metal, 8 p.m. Thursday, the Annex, 23 W. Sixth Ave. $8. (434-1111) The Appleseed Cast, the Mercury Program, Chin Up Chin Up Chin Up Chin Up is an indie pop band formed in 2001 by Jeremy Bolen and Nathan Snydacker in their hometown of Chicago. The lineup was rounded off by at first by Chris Saathoff and Chris Dye. The band later added Greg Sharp. , minethirtyseven - Rock, 8:30 p.m. Friday, WOW Hall. $8. (687-2746) "High Society" - Cole Porter's musical remake of "The Philadelphia Story" staged by a youth cast, Spotlight Theatre, 35755 1/2 Zephyr Zephyr or Zephyrus: see Eos. Way, Pleasant Hill. 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (988-1195) JC Music Fest - Performances by the KRY KRY Crystallex International Corporation (stock symbol) , Anna Jennings, Riny Horst, Charlie Walker, Carrie Baker, Shawn McDonald, Sword 7, Blest, Strong Medicine, Speedshift, Sending Jonah and Trace, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Junction City High School football complex, 1135 W. Sixth Ave., Junction City. Free. (998-1233) Dead Meadow - Rock, 9:30 p.m. Sunday, WOW Hall. $7. (687-2746) Eugene Symphonic Band - Washburne Park Band/Classical Series featuring light classics for wind instruments with an emphasis on brass, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Washburne Park, Agate Street and East 20th Avenue. Free. (344-0483) "Two Gentlemen of Verona" - Free Shakespeare in the Park Shakespeare in the Park is a concept used across the world, as a form of free public presentation of William Shakespeare's works. Such performances exist in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. production, 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Amazon Community Center lawn, 2700 Hilyard St. Free. (343-0587) Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam - Skateboard, BMX BMX abbr. bicycle motocross BMX Noun 1. bicycle motocross: stunt riding over an obstacle course on a bicycle 2. and motocross motocross Form of motorcycle racing in which cyclists compete on a closed course marked out over natural or simulated rough terrain. Courses vary widely but must be 1.5–5 km (1–3 mi) in length, with steep inclines, hairpin turns, and mud. show; three shows: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4 and 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Rose Garden, Portland. Tickets went on sale Saturday through Ticketmaster outlets. ACTIVITIES Teen glass-fusing - Led by Bonnie Donahue; sponsored by Maude Kerns Art Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Donahue Design, 767 Fremont Ave. $50. (345-1571) Teen Book Club - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Eugene Downtown Library, 100 W. 10th Ave. Free. (682-5450) A Day on the Farm - Hayrides through filbert filbert: see hazel. filbert or hazel(nut) Any of about 15 species of deciduous trees and shrubs that make up the genus Corylus, in the birch family, native to the northern temperate zone; also, the edible nuts they produce. orchards, demonstrations of rope-making, spinning and woodworking; Fort Umpqua Muzzleloaders' camp, American Indian dancers, barbecue dinner and pony rides, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dorris Ranch, South Second and Dorris streets, Springfield. $3. (736-4544) Parent-child glass-fusing - Led by Bonnie Donahue; sponsored by Maude Kerns Art Center, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Donahue Design, 767 Fremont Ave. $75, parent with one child; $90 parent with two children. (345-1571) Thurston Stampede - Car show, dunk tank, silent auction, music, prizes and food concessions; benefit for Thurston High School Thurston High School is located in Springfield, Oregon in Lane County. Their mascot is a black colt. Shooting On May 20, 1998, student Kipland "Kip" Kinkel killed his parents, William and Faith, both Spanish teachers at local high schools. sports programs, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Thurston High School, 333 N. 58th St., Springfield. Free to spectators, $15 vehicle entry. (520-5142) REACHING US Deadlines: Noon Monday for publication the following Monday Phone: 485-1234 E-mail: 20below@guardnet.com |
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