Wind, waves, wild

People are sure to feel the rush of nature at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 9. Piano soloist Claire Huangci is on the program set from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at 7th Ave & Willamette St. in Eugene.

Gabriella Smith’s Tumblebird Contrails is sure to paint a vivid soundscape of wind, waves, and wild motion. Grieg’s Piano Concerto will soar with breathtaking melodies and virtuosic fire. Then, the evening will climaxe with Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4, “The Inextinguishable”, a fierce, defiant triumph of resilience and raw orchestral energy

Tickets are Adults, $22+, call 541.682.5000.

Live Music

Live music will return to the McKenzie General Store & Obsidian Grill in McKenzie Bridge on Saturday, May 16, from 6 – 9 pm. Taking the stage will be Doc Monos, solo acoustic guitarist, singer/songwriter, Andy Jaehrling. He’s performed across the U.S. (Iowa, Washington State, Washington DC, Colorado, Texas and Oregon) since the mid 90’s; mostly in bands, but now as a solo artist.

Andy brings a nice mix of Americana, Folk, Blues, and Rockabilly to his original composition, which he performs in a raw, low-fi style. He also plays “deeper-cut” cover tunes from the 50’s to the early 2000’s, by artists such as Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Tom Petty, just to name a few…

Naturescaping

The Eugene Water & Electric Board, McKenzie Watershed Council, Pure Water Partners, and the Upper Willamette Soil & Water Conservation District are hosting a Naturescaping and Fire-Resilient Landscaping Workshop on Thursday, May 21. The event, scheduled from 6 – 7:30 pm will be at McKenzie Fire & Rescue’s Leaburg Training Center.

Learn about planting the ‘right plant’ in the ‘right place,’ controlling invasive species, reducing chemical use, building healthy soil and more.

A light dinner will be provided. RSVP’s are encouraged at info@purewaterpartners.org