It’s the official first week of Spring! There’s a lot going on including Ehud Asherie, who returns to The Shedd’s Jaqua Concert Hall for his sixth Now Hear This appearance. It’s Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast! In spring approximately 20,000 gray whales travel north to the cold waters of Alaska. At the Gem Faire at the Lane Events Center, you’ll find fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold and silver, pearls, minerals, fossils, and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Get out there and have some fun.
March 21
Ehud Asherie | Ehud Asherie returns to The Shedd’s Jaqua Concert Hall for his sixth Now Hear This appearance, this year with an evening dedicated to the music of legendary Hollywood composer Harry Warren (1893-1981). Look for classics including “Jeepers Creepers,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “You’ll Never Know,” “That’s Amore,” “At Last,” “Forty-Second Street,” and more. The Shedd, theshedd.org
March 21
Neko Case | Is there another songwriter so fearless and inventive? Bending decades of pop music into new shapes, she wields her voice like a kiss and her metaphors like a baseball bat. She has cast the fishing net of her career wide — from Seattle and Vancouver to Chicago and Stockholm, setting up her home base on a farm in New England. When her voice jumps an octave, it’s almost visible, like sparks at night. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
March 22
Ashley McBryde | Ashley McBryde has taken the genre by storm. Variety Magazine writes, “Only five years into her recording career, she has come to be seen as such a hero in the country that it feels like she’s been around as a bulwark for at least twice that long, fortifying the music’s realness.” Touring her highly anticipated and well-received album The Devil I Know, McBryde is slated to make the Hult Stage her own! Ashley McBryde will be joined by special guest Kasey Tyndall. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
March 22
Scott Austin | Friday nights at Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge means great live music and a perfect dinner night out with friends, family, or a special date! A variety of music performances will be showcased on Friday evenings, with some outdoors, weather permitting, though most will be inside the Lounge’s beautiful indoor space. Explore the complete lineup of gifted musicians on the Lounge’s online calendar. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge, heartoforegonwine.com
March 22 & 23
Themed Wine Tastings at Sundance Wine Cellars | Sundance Wine Cellars’ free themed wine tastings highlight various wine regions on Fridays, and on Saturdays, they host local and regional wineries. Apart from the weekends, their tasting bar is always open and has free samples of their featured wines. Sundance Wine Cellars has Oregon’s largest selection of wine and is one of the oldest wine retailers in the Willamette Valley. Since 1983, Sundance Wine Cellars has provided an unparalleled selection of wine from Oregon, the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Sundance Wine Cellars, orwines.com
March 22 & 23
Merry Pranksters Celebration with the Garcia Project | The WOW Hall is hosting the 60th anniversary party of the Merry Pranksters and the magical bus trip. The Garcia Project will perform a full classic Jerry Garcia Band set list each night with tunes hailing from the 70s through the 90s. WOW Hall, wowhall.org
March 23
FACE Indoor Yard Sale | Support Florence Arts, Culture & Entertainment (FACE) at their annual Indoor Yard Sale being held at the Florence Events Center this spring. This exciting yard sale is the perfect event for those interested in showing support for the arts in Florence, and for those in search of good finds. Florence, eventcenter.org
March 23
Jello Art Show | This year’s theme is “The Good, The Bad, The Jello.” See the community’s original creations made of the silliest dessert: jello. Radar Angels will perform starting at 7 pm with their familiar energetic dancing and tunes. Maude Kerns Art Center, mkartcenter.org
March 23
Madeleine Peyroux | “The only thing that matters is the song,” says Madeleine Peyroux. That conviction along with a one-of a-kind voice, has carried the Jazz artist from busking on the streets of Paris, all the way to mainstream recognition. Through intensely distinctive renditions of old classics and modern tunes by the likes of Leonard Cohen and The Beatles, Peyroux has proved to be an uncannily insightful ‘interpreter’ with her consistently impeccable choice of material. The Shedd, theshedd.org
March 23 – 30
Whale Watch Week | It’s Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast! In spring approximately 20,000 gray whales travel north to the cold waters of Alaska. Late March through June is the peak of the spring whale migration past Oregon. Spot gray whales and partake in whale watch counts along the Oregon Coast. Talk to knowledgeable volunteers at whale watching sites all week long from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Whales are an awesome sight to behold. Oregon Coast, stateparks.oregon.gov
March 22 – 24
Gem Faire | At the Gem Faire you’ll find fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold and silver, pearls, minerals, fossils, and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Also, you can get your jewelry repaired and cleaned while you shop. To learn more, visit their website or use the provided contact information.The $7 admission rate covers the entire weekend. There will be no admittance or re-entry after 4 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking. Lane Events Center, gemfaire.com
March 23
World’s Largest Indoor Garage Sale | Endless cool items in one place. Peruse booths from dozens of vendors selling used and handmade goods. Lane Events Center, laneeventscenter.org
Through March 23
“Sealed For Freshness – A Tupperware Party Gone Awry” | Ah, 1968. A year when Tupperware parties were a popular way for women to enter the workforce and gain independent income. ACE produced the Northwest Premiere of Sealed For Freshness in 2003, and the only question they had at the time was, “When are we going to do this show again?” The answer is NOW! Actors Cabaret, actorscabaret.org
Through March 24
Pegasus Playhouse’s “Sleeping Groovy” | Pegasus Playhouses announces their production of the brand new show, “Sleeping Groovy.” Based on Grimm’s tale, this show is set in the Far Out 1960s. A princess saves a prince and fairies sing in beautiful harmonies. This all youth cast originate their roles with aplomb. Pegasus Playhouse, pegasusplayhouse.com
Month of March
Zone 4 All | Eugene’s incredible creativity is on display again at the New Zone Gallery during the month of March in its bi-annual Zone 4 All. This non-juried open show will wonderfully showcase the breadth of our local art scene. More than 200 artists will fill the gallery with the most eclectic work, from traditional to experimental and from paintings to 3D and assemblage, and everything in between. Expect a feast for the eyes! New Zone Gallery, newzonegallery.org
