International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements in the workplace, and the teams at beergarden and PublicHouse have joined together to amplify and acknowledge the inspirational women in their lives, behind their pubs, crafting their beverages, feeding them and performing on their stages. DisOrient Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with an exceptional line-up of live and virtual film screenings as well as in-person Q&A’s with filmmakers. Explore over two acres of exhibits by building/remodeling and landscaping/gardening experts at the Lane County Home & Garden Show. Winter Carnival at Hoodoo Ski Resort has been a tradition for 40+ years and includes a number of free events. What will you do?
March 6
University Of Oregon Visiting Artist Lecture Series- Ari Melenciano: Critical Imagination | In this presentation, Ari Melenciano will share a survey of her recent works. Her art touches on a wide range of mediums, including technology, culture, design and pedagogy. Ari enjoys imagining the worlds around us and within ourselves through explorations of AI and the collective subconscious and celestial botany, respectively. Ari Melenciano is the founder of Afrotectopia, a social institution that imagines new possibilities at the nexus of art, design, technology, and culture. 4–5pm, free. Lectures will be in Lawrence Hall, Room 115, 1190 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene. artdesign.uoregon.edu
March 6
Native Plant Gardening at Hendricks Park | Join the volunteer work party every Thursday in the native plant garden at Hendricks Park. Learn about the Willamette Valley native plants and their uses while supporting the garden’s continued growth. Beginner and experienced gardeners welcome, and tasks vary by season.
No RSVP required, tools and guidance provided! 9am–noon. eugene-or.gov
March 6-9
3rd Annual MUSE: A Celebration of Women in Music | March 8 has been recognized as International Women’s Day since the early 1900’s. International Women’s Day celebrates women’s achievements in the workplace, and the teams at beergarden and PublicHouse have joined together to amplify and acknowledge the inspirational women in their lives, behind their pubs, crafting their beverages, feeding them and performing on their stages. For more information on beergarden and PublicHouse and this event, please visit: beergardenme.com and facebook.com/beergardenme, publichousehub.com and facebook.com/publichousehub
March 7-9
45th Lane County Home & Garden Show | Gear up for spring and channel your inner green thumb and interior decorator at the 45th annual Lane County Home & Garden Show. Prepare for the perfect garden and get some ideas for your new home project while checking out the latest in home and garden goods. Whether you are looking for a new rake to clean up the yard or looking for new curtain designs for the living room, there’s something for everyone. In addition, there will be entertainment on three stages to enjoy. Admission is free when you bring 3 or more cans of food to support FOOD for Lane County. $5 at the door; Free admission with 3 cans of food. Friday, noon-9pm; Saturday, 10am-8pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm. Lane Events Center, eugenehomeshow.com
March 7
DisOrient Asian Film Festival | The 20th Anniversary DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon is a hybrid festival with an exceptional line-up of live and virtual film screenings as well as in-person Q&A’s with filmmakers. Celebrate the broad range of Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander ancestors who dared to traverse the Pacific–seeking adventure, a new life, a forever family and refuge. Join in gathering around their stories and their shared experiences, and inspiring the community to sow life-giving seeds for the future. The action starts with an early preview of “Motherload” on Feb. 15th, with in person screenings and filmmakers post-screening Q&A’s. There will also be a virtual run of the films from March 10th – 23rd. Please see website for comprehensive pricing and movie information. $12 for standalone tickets to Features/Shorts Programs, $20 for Opening Night/Centerpiece/Closing Night films, Prices vary for passes. Art House Eugene, disorientfilm.org
March 8
Winter Carnival at Hoodoo | The premiere event of the season and a day full of free activities. Winter Carnival has been a tradition at Hoodoo for 40+ years and includes a number of free events (no lift ticket required): ax throwing booth, frisbee golf, musical chairs, a three-legged obstacle race, a team tube race, a hula-hoop contest, a fly-athalon, a pie eating contest, a ski javelin throw, an archery contest, a Hoodoo employee snow sculpture contest and bingo. The lifts are open 9am –9pm. There’s always a special dinner menu, the Dummy Downhill contest, the annual torchlight descent and professional fireworks. skihoodoo.com
March 8
Berg’s Ski Bus to Willamette Pass | Berg’s Ski Shop provides transportation from downtown Eugene to Willamette Pass Ski Resort . Rent skis or snow boards in advance at Berg’s (they must be picked up the evening before) or at the mountain, or bring your own — the buses provide equipment transport. For more details and to reserve your seat, contact Berg’s directly. Price: Bus Only $42, Bus & Lift Ticket $79. Time: Saturday, 6:15 a.m. – 6 p.m. Willamette Pass Ski Resort, bergsskishop.com
March 12
Men’s Baseball | The University of Oregon baseball team will take on Grand Canyon. PK Park, goducks.com
Through March 28
Capturing the Cosmos Exhibit | Discover how the James Webb Space Telescope’s striking images expand what we know about galaxies, stars, and planets. The Museum of Natural and Cultural History, mnch.uoregon.edu
Through March 29
Selected Paintings from the Estate of Mark Clarke | Karin Clarke Gallery’s new exhibit, Selected Paintings from the Estate of Mark Clarke, draws attention to his wide artistic range by showcasing three different categories of works: a splendid selection of the Oregon landscapes for which he became so well-known, several figurative pieces such as faces and farmers market scenes, and a series of abstract, experimental pieces highlighting his gift for composition. Three striking new metal sculptures by guest artist Jud Turner make a delightful addition to the show. Karin Clarke Gallery, karinclarkegallery.com
