It’s not quite Thanksgiving but it’s so close we can already taste the turkey and pumpkin pie! If you want to preorder some elements of your feast don’t forget to do that this week before it’s too late. It’s been three years in the making but it’s now time for the third and final act of “Tristan und Isolde,” the conclusion of Eugene Symphony’s three-year exploration of Richard Wagner’s operatic masterpiece. Enjoy a concert of holiday classic songs by candlelight at First Christian Church this week. This is the time of year when the Saturday Market gives way to the Holiday Market, which starts on Saturday. Hear Harlan & Brandon this Friday night at Elizabeth’s Wine Lounge. The Hult Center hosts “The Nutcracker Remixed,” where you can hear the classic holiday tale told with modern music from Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and more. Enjoy themed wine tastings at Sundance Wine Cellars on Friday and Saturday nights. Junction City’s Holiday Bazaar takes place this weekend. If you enjoy being outside, consider joining the Lane Audubon Society’s Third Saturday Bird Walk. Adventure! Children’s Museum is co-hosting a Children’s Tea at SMJ House on November 18 and 19, but we know that the November 18 event is already sold out so don’t wait to get your spot. It’s Native American Heritage Month, and to honor that the Very Little Theatre in association with illioo Native Theatre presents “The Woman Who Was A Red Deer Dressed For The Red Deer Dance.” If you’re a wanna-be Dunder Mifflin employee, head to the Hult Center for The Office Trivia With “Todd Packer.” Jonathan Foster, a songwriter from Redding, California, is performing “authentic roots music for the ears of old souls” at Thinking Tree Spirits. Nuno: The Language of Textiles continues at White Lotus Gallery through November 25. Tallmadge Doyle’s exhibit Celestial Oceans continues at Karin Clarke Gallery through November 25. “Visions and Vessels” at the Native-owned Don Dexter Gallery hosts Eastern Band Cherokee artist Christy Long ‘Galvloi’ for a limited exhibition of her carved bowls featuring Southeastern indigenous iconography through December 11. A photography exhibit by Ray Bidegain continues at Don Dexter Gallery through December 29. While the “Strange Weather: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation” exhibit is on display at he University of Oregon’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art through April 2024, don’t wait that long to go. Jordan Schnitzer’s personal collection was recently ranked as one of the top 200 global privately owned collections, so it’s worth a visit.
November 9
Eugene Comedy Presents: Wild Ones | Wild Ones is a curated comedy open mic every Thursday with host Seth Milstein, featuring a semi-curated list of performers. Sign-up is 7:20 – 7:40 pm. The show starts at 8 pm. All ages are welcome until 9 p.m. WildCraft Cider Works, https://www.wildcraftciderworks.com/venue
November 16
Eugene Symphony’s “Tristan und Isolde, Act III” | The third and final act of “Tristan und Isolde” is the conclusion of Eugene Symphony’s three-year exploration of Richard Wagner’s operatic masterpiece. American composer Scott Joplin, the “King of Ragtime,” was among the many inspired by the opera. The overture to Joplin’s opera Treemonisha, placed in a former slave community in 1884, opens the concert after Francesco shares his thoughts about the enduring significance of Tristan und Isolde. Hult Center, eugenesymphony.org
November 16
Candlelight Concerts: Holiday Special | Enjoy a performance of holiday classics like “The Nutcracker.” Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratizing access to culture by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live music candlelit performances played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles. The first concerts will see the iconic First Christian Church of Eugene illuminated by thousands of candles, allowing viewers to fully immerse themselves in adapted programs. First Christian Church of Eugene, feverup.com
November 17
Harlan & Brandon | 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
November 17 & 19
The Nutcracker Remixed | What do you get when you take the classic tale of the Nutcracker and give it a modern twist? The Nutcracker Remixed! All of the enchantment of the beloved fairytale is set to modern-day music by Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Meghan Trainor, Adele, and more. Join Clara as she journeys to the Land of the Sweets and dances her way through upbeat numbers in jazz, tap, hip-hop, ballroom, and of course, classical ballet. Over 300 youth dancers bring the story to life this holiday season. Hult Center, hultcenter.org
November 17 & 18
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/
November 18
Junction City’s Holiday Bazaar | The Holiday Bazaar from Junction City’s Scandinavian Cultural Foundation will host 22 vendors selling cookies, pipes, jewelry, magnets, succulents, gift items and much more. Enter the raffle to win gift baskets, grab a bite to eat and capture your memories with your friends and family at the free photo booth! https://www.facebook.com/JunctionCityScandinavianFestival
November 18
Third Saturday Bird Walk | The Third Saturday Bird Walk has different locations and leaders each month. All bird watchers, including beginner bird watchers, are welcome. Contact audubon@laneaudubon.org to sign up and learn more. Various locations, laneaudubon.org
November 18 & 19
The Holiday Market | The Holiday Market is a celebration of local arts and food that takes place from mid-November through December 24. It’s the perfect place to shop local and handmade goods made right here in our community. . Over 250 artisans sell handcrafted goods – this is the perfect place to shop for unique gifts. The Saturday Market is the oldest weekly open-air crafts festival in the U.S. holidaymarket.org
November 18 & 19
Children’s Tea | Adventure! Children’s Museum is co-hosting a Children’s Tea at SMJ House on November 18 and 19 at 1 p.m. Fancy teas and treats will be served in delicate tea cups and saucers, and we’ll have crafts and activities for kids! Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, smjhouse.org
November 18 & 19
“The Woman Who Was A Red Deer Dressed For The Red Deer Dance” | In honor of Native American Heritage Month, The Very Little Theatre in association with illioo Native Theatre presents an original production written by Cherokee playwright Diance Glancy. A grandmother and her granddaughter live in different worlds — the grandmother holds on to her cultural practices during a time of reservation termination; the granddaughter must navigate a contemporary world. Each must reach across a generational divide to reconnect to one another and the meaning of heritage in the present day. Very Little Theatre, thevlt.com
November 19
The Office Trivia With “Todd Packer” | Are you a die-hard fan of The Office? Do you know every line from every episode? Then don’t miss The Office Trivia with “Todd Packer”! Join the sharp-witted and talented David Koechner who played Todd Packer in the beloved show for a night of trivia, a Q&A, a meet and greet and pictures. With Todd Packer as your host, it’s going to be a wild ride! Gather your fellow Dunder Mifflin employees and get ready for the ultimate fan experience! Hult Center, hultcenter.org
November 20
Jonathan Foster | Jonathan Foster, a songwriter from Redding, California, is performing “authentic roots music for the ears of old souls” Listen at https://jonathanfoster.bandcamp.com. Thinking Tree Spirits, thinkingtreespirits.com
Through November 25
Nuno: The Language of Textiles | Nuno, which simply means “cloth” in Japanese, is headed by world-renowned textile designer Reiko Sudo, who launched the company more than 35 years ago with textile icon Jun’ichi Arai. Nuno seamlessly networks the independent spinners, dyers, and mills that still survive in villages throughout Japan with a highly-developed communications infrastructure. Combining traditional weaving technologies with state-of-the-art materials and manufacturing technologies, the special production processes behind each and every one of Nuno’s unique designs rely heavily on the expertise of Japan’s highly skilled crafts persons and their centuries of accumulated experience. Opening reception is Saturday, October 14, 1-3 pm and the exhibit runs through November 25. White Lotus Gallery, wlotus.com
Through November 25
Tallmadge Doyle: Celestial Oceans | Karin Clarke Gallery presents local painter and printmaker Tallmadge Doyle’s latest work titled Celestial Oceans. The exhibit features a series of multilayered India ink paintings on wooden panels, along with large drawings in pigment pencil and smaller-sized etchings. A reception and artist talk is Friday, October 20, 5:30-7:30pm, with Artist Talk at 6pm. The exhibit runs through November 25. Karin Clarke Gallery, karinclarkegallery.com
Through December 3
The Eugene Native American Arts and Crafts Market | The Eugene Native American Arts and Crafts Market is a gathering of Native American and Indigenous artists and crafters from a diverse representation of Tribal Nations. The market’s mission is to provide a safe and supportive venue for the creativity of Native artisans who create authentic arts and crafts individually or with their families. Show your support and shop for authentic Native American beadwork, jewelry, graphic arts and clothing. The market is held on the first Sunday of every month and will be ongoing through December 3. Farmers Market Pavilion, naacm.org
Through December 11
“Visions and Vessels” | Don Dexter Gallery hosts Eastern Band Cherokee artist Christy Long ‘Galvloi’ for a limited exhibition of her carved bowls featuring Southeastern indigenous iconography through December 11. Don Dexter Gallery, dondextergallery.com
Through December 29
“A Quiet View” | Don Dexter Gallery hosts notable Portland-based photographer and printmaker Ray Bidegain for a solo exhibition of his recent photogravure editions through December 29. Don Dexter Gallery, dondextergallery.com
Through April 2024
“Strange Weather: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation” | The University of Oregon’s Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art presents “Strange Weather: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation,” an exhibition featuring more than 60 exceptional artworks spanning five decades, from 1970 to 2020, that have been drawn together for how they creatively call attention to the impact and history of forced migrations, industrialization, global capitalism, and trauma on humans and the contemporary landscape. This intergenerational exhibition brings some of the most influential contemporary artists together for the first time. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, jsma.uoregon.edu/StrangeWeather
