Summer in the City 2012
presented by City of Eugene
Summer in the City--Downtown
Summer in the City--Live Music
Summer in the City--Movies
Summer in the City--Skate Competitions
Summer in the City--Breakfast at the Bike Bridges
Summer in the City--Sunday Jam: Dancin’ in the Park
Eugene sizzles! Downtown’s Kesey Square, parks and bike bridges are hopping with live and DJ music, movies, dodgeball, a fashion show and happenings all around photography, skate competitions, bike safety checks … and so much more!
For more information and photos about Summer in the City events, visit www.EugeneAGoGo.com.
Details:
-All dates and detailed info at eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity and EugeneAGoGo.com.
-All events are free.
-Cost to compete in the Skate Competitions is $5 (donated to Skate Eugene, Skaters for Eugene Skatepark); free to watch.
-Bring chairs to downtown; blankets, lawn chairs and picnics to the parks.
-No glass containers, alcohol, smoking, or pets.
-All movies will have subtitles for the hearing impaired.
-All events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather.
Sponsors:
Live Music sponsored by Coca-Cola
Live Music in Washburne sponsored by Pacific Winds Music
Get Your Chops Back! on July 12 in Washington Park sponsored by Eugene A Go-Go, Eugene online arts community, and Pacific Winds Music
Movies and Skate Competitions sponsored by Northwest Community Credit Union
Media sponsor: KOOL 99.1 FM and KDUK 104.7 FM
Downtown stage supported by EYEBEAM Event Services
Downtown sound supported by Waddell Sound
May
Friday, May 25, 2012, 7:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Blue Heron Bike Bridge, behind Caesar Chavez Elementary (on W. 14th)
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges
Celebrate biking and walking. Coffee, bagels, safety checks, minor bike tune-ups and free bike bell installation.
June
Saturday, June 2, 2012, time TBD
Petersen Barn Center, 870 Berntzen Road
Live Music: TBD
Friday, June 29, 2012, 7:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Amazon Trail & 24th
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges
Celebrate biking and walking. Coffee, bagels, safety checks, minor bike tune-ups and free bike bell installation.
July
Wednesday, July 4, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Washburne Park, Agate & 20th
Live Music: Eugene Symphonic Band
Traditional concert band repertoire including pops, marches & more. Heraldic processions, folk dances, scherzos, show tunes and more. Featuring familiar and other arrangements including those by present and former members. Musicians from all walks of life.
Friday, July 6, 2012, 9:00-ish p.m.
Petersen Barn Center, 870 Berntzen Road
Movie: Beethoven
Rated PG, 87 minutes.
Saturday, July 7, 2012, 9:00-ish p.m.
University Park, 24th & University
Movie: Little Rascals
Rated PG, 82 minutes.
Sunday, July 8, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Washburne Park, Agate & 20th
Live Music: Joe Manis/Justin Morell Duo
Saxophone & guitar & tasty jazz standards and originals.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Kesey Square, Willamette & Broadway
Downtown: Celebrate Eugene@150 with Abbey Road LIVE and Radio REDUX
Beatles tribute band. Abbey Road LIVE will help us to celebrate Eugene@150, Eugene’s 150th birthday! Beatles fans of all ages will enjoy this concert and discover Beatlemania again! In addition, Radio REDUX—Eugene’s acclaimed new theater company that performs historic radio shows live on stage— brings us an exciting original look at the city’s rich history in an amusing special intermission show. Watch their show with your ears . . . it’s radio worth watching! Stay tuned for more birthday surprises!
Thursday, July 12, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Washington Park, along 19th-21st Ave & Washington St.
Live Music: Get Your Chops Back!
Bring your instrument, play with us and ‘Get Your Chops Back’. That translates to getting your skills back! We invite you to take this opportunity to participate in this collective music-making experience. ‘Get Your Chops Back’ is for artists who have not made music in a while, or as often as they would like, to engage, re-connect, and make music once again. Getting your chops back can be a foreboding, maybe a scary experience and no one starts out as good as they once were. It takes time and practice. The One More Time Marching Time will be there to help and direct. Re-connect, engage and make music again in a mistakes-allowed, stress-free and encouraging environment to just have fun!
The music you'll be playing (scans of sheet music are linked to the titles on the top navigation bar by instrument):
March Of The Irish Guard (arranged by James Ployhar)
The Billboard March (arranged by Jack Bullock)
Can Can (arranged by O'Reilly)
Conestoga Trail (written Mike Story)
Friday, July 13, 2012, 9:00-ish p.m.
State Street Park, Burnett & Dakota
Movie: Adventures of Tintin
Rated PG, 107 minutes.
Sunday, July 15, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Washburne Park, Agate & 20th
Live Music: TBA
Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Kesey Square, Willamette & Broadway
Downtown: Medium Troy, presented in cooperation with the WOW Hall
Alternative rock. WOW Hall Awards for “Favorite Local Band" in 2008, 2010, & 2011.
Favorite local band mixes it up with eccentric beats and bold lyrics. The musical style is “Bohemian Dub" -- broadly alternative rock, with a large number of influences including dub, electronica, folk, hip-hop, funk and pop.
Friday, July 20, 2012, 9:00-ish p.m.
Washington Park, along 19th - 21st & Washington St.
Movie: Cars 2
Rated G, 113 minutes.
Saturday, July 21, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.
Cal Young Skatepark, Gilham & Crescent
Skate Competition @ Cal Young
All ages, all abilities! Register @ 4 p.m., $5, parent must register 18 & under.
Watch for free. Join us for hot dogs, prizes and music. Helmets required at all times. 100% of proceeds will go to Skaters for Eugene Skateparks to fund the Washington-Jefferson Skate Park. For more information, click HERE. Cash prizes for the 17 & up/Sponsored Category -- $150 for 1st, $75 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd donated by Northwest Community Credit Union.
Saturday, July 21, 2012, 9-ish p.m.
Trainsong Park, Bell Ave, off of Bethel Dr.
Movie: The Mighty Ducks
Rated PG, 100 minutes.
Sunday, July 22, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Washburne Park, Agate & 20th
Live Music: Springfield Concert Band
Traditional concert band.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette
Downtown: Dodgeball
Grab your pals and come in your best ‘70’s outfit for our “disco” inspired theme. This year, the dodgeball tournament and the spirit award winners choose their favorite charity to donate the two cash prizes.
Sign-up early, dodgeball tournament sold out in 2011! Pre-register your dodgeball team for $30 by July 17 at Playground Sport’s website and you’re guaranteed three games. This is your chance to dominate! Come and play the 2011 Champions, Team CAWOOD, and win the golden helmets! New this year: the Champions choose their favorite charity to donate the $200 cash prize. Also new this year: get your friends to cheer you on and “disco” it up with you for a chance to win the new “Spirit Award” cash prize to also be donated to a favorite local charity!
Due to popular demand, there will be there will be walk-up and kids court for anyone who is coming without a team. Plus, challenge your buddies to a rousing game of Foursquare, participate in a variety of circus arts, or just watch the action from the beer garden. Dodgeball tournament registration is $30 per team, 6-8 players per team.
Friday, July 27, 2012, 7:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Greenway Bike Bridge, across from Valley River Center
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges
Celebrate biking and walking. Coffee, bagels, safety checks, minor bike tune-ups and free bike bell installation.
Friday, July 27, 2012, 9:00-ish p.m.
Sladden Park, N. Adams & Cheshire
Movie: Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Rated G, 118 minutes.
Sunday, July 29, 2012, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Sladden Park, N. Adams & Cheshire
Sunday Jam: Dancin' in the Park
Spend Sunday Dancin’ in the Park while local DJs mix up the beats and jams. Bring your dancing shoes, or just come, sit back, relax and enjoy the music!
Sunday, July 29, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Washburne Park, Agate & 20th
Live Music: Oregon Tuba Ensemble
Familiar tunes and classical melodies.
August
Wednesday, August 1, 2012, 8:45 – 11:00 p.m.
Kesey Square, Willamette & Broadway
Downtown: Made-in-Eugene Movie: Without Limits
Rated PG-13, 117 minutes. Story of Steve Prefontaine and the world of running, determination, and the golden era of Eugene’s Hayward Field in the 1970’s. A biographical film about the record breaking long distance runner, Steve Prefontaine, and his famous coach, Bill Bowerman, who later went on to become co-founder of Nike. Filmed in Eugene in 1996, this film not only showcases local heroes, it also depicts the beauty of the Willamette Valley, specifically Eugene. Starring Billy Crudup and Donald Sutherland, and produced by Tom Cruise with a four out five star rating, this is a can't-miss-movie! The film follows Prefontaine from his early youth in Oregon to the Munich Olympics until his untimely death. This film unwraps the relationships throughout his career while suiting his triumphs and tribulations as a world-class athlete.
Friday, August 3, 2012, 9:00-ish p.m.
Willakenzie Park, on Best Ln, off Willakenzie
Movie: Puss in Boots
Rated PG, 90 minutes.
Saturday, August 4, 2012, 9-ish p.m.
Bethel Community Park, off Haviture Way
Movie: Hugo
Rated PG, 127 minutes.
Sunday, August 5, 2012, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Sladden Park, N. Adams & Cheshire
Sunday Jam: Dancin' in the Park
Spend Sunday Dancin’ in the Park while local DJs mix up the beats and jams. Bring your dancing shoes, or just come, sit back, relax and enjoy the music!
Sunday, August 5, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Washburne Park, Agate & 20th
Live Music: Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band
Scottish piping, drumming and dancing.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Kesey Square, Willamette & Broadway
Downtown: Be a Shutterbug!
Calling all photographers: photo shoot for beginning to professional photographers alike! Be a Shutterbug! invites you to gather downtown for an evening of photography with models, fire dancers, costumes and props. Models and dancers will be stationed at various places, changing locations and costumes throughout the event. Bring your camera to take photos or come and enjoy a summer evening downtown with photographers, models and live music! Lectures and classes will be offered throughout the week, as well as an opening artists' reception, sponsored by Eugene Storefront Art Project (ESAP). Be a Shutterbug! will incorporate local businesses and galleries to display photography. All participating photographers will have the opportunity to submit two photos for a 'People's Choice' award. The artists' reception will take place during the First Friday Artwalk on September 7 when the three cash prize winners will be announced. Additionally, the submitted photos will be projected in Kesey Square during the First Friday Artwalk on October 5. Cash prizes for 1st ($100), 2nd ($50), and 3rd ($25) place winners will be decided through jury selection.
Friday, August 10, 2012, 9:00-ish p.m.
Churchill Youth Sports Park, Bailey Hill & W. 18th
Movie: Rango
Rated PG, 107 minutes.
Saturday, August 11, 2012, 9-ish p.m.
Monroe Park, 10th & Monroe
Movie: Flight of the Navigator
Rated PG, 88 minutes.
Sunday, August 12, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Washburne Park, Agate & 20th
Live Music: Calamity Jazz Dixieland Band
Calamity Jazz plays a carousel of music, setting the right mood.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012, :30 – 9:30 p.m.
Kesey Square, Willamette & Broadway
Downtown: Sustainable Style Fashion Show
Style through the ages. Eugene fashion scene’s rising stars come together once again in this hugely popular downtown event. Talented designers will display their skills with fabrics and fibers in this 'back by popular demand' fashion show. This year’s theme, Sustainable Style: Style Through the Ages, promises to showcase creativity while keeping fashion eco-friendly. A perfect fit for Eugene fashionistas! Lights, music, and vendors accompany this grand display of artistic creation. Workshops, vending and fun start at 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 16, 2012, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Amazon Park, next to Amazon Community Center
Live Music: Cowboy Cadillac
Modern Country Western band from the greater Eugene area plays the Northwest and Idaho region, bringing select alternative country to each venue. Well-seasoned with experienced musicians, Cowboy Cadillac performs ballads and dance tunes accompanied by string instruments. Comparable to Rockabilly, a mix of rock and roll and down south string music, this show will be sure to get your feet stompin’.
Friday, August 17, 2012, 9:00-ish p.m.
Petersen Barn Center, 870 Berntzen Road
Movie: Kung Fu Panda 2 en Espanol
Rated PG, 90 minutes.
Saturday, August 18, 2012, at 5:00 p.m.
Willamalane Skatepark, Springfield
Skate Competition @ Willamalane
All ages, all abilities! Register @ 4 p.m., $5, parent must register 18 & under.
Watch for free. Join us for hot dogs, prizes and music. Helmets required at all times. 100% of proceeds will go to Skaters for Eugene Skateparks to fund the Washington-Jefferson Skate Park. For more information, click HERE. Cash prizes for the 17 & up/Sponsored Category -- $150 for 1st, $75 for 2nd, $25 for 3rd donated by Northwest Community Credit Union.
Sunday, August 19, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Washburne Park, Agate & 20th
Live Music: Junction City Polka Band
Grab a partner and dance the polka.
Thursday, August 23, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Skinner Butte Park, next to Campbell Center
Live Music: The Cheeseburgers
A perfect summer concert! The Cheeseburgers take on the laid back island philosophy of Jimmy Buffet. Imagine: warm summer and a ‘cheeseburger in paradise’. Stories of boats, bars, beaches, and babes, this band welcomes in the heat of summer. Perfect music to sit and smile in the sun. The Cheeseburgers are a local band, playing all over the Northwest and have opened twice for Jimmy Buffet. A mix of Caribbean, Country, and Rock & Roll.
Sunday, August 26, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Washburne Park, Agate & 20th
Live Music: Oregon Brass Society
Traditional British brass band.
Friday, August 31, 2012, 7:00 – 9:30 a.m.
DeFazio Bike Bridge, Alton Baker Park
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges
Celebrate biking and walking. Coffee, bagels, safety checks, minor bike tune-ups and free bike bell installation.
September
Sunday, September 2, 2012, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Sladden Park, N. Adams & Cheshire
Sunday Jam: Dancin' in the Park
Spend Sunday Dancin’ in the Park while local DJs mix up the beats and jams. Bring your dancing shoes, or just come, sit back, relax and enjoy the music!
Sunday, September 2, 2012, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Washburne Park, Agate & 20th
Live Music: One More Time Marching Band
The One More Time Marching Band has been a Eugene-area institution since 1986.
First Friday, September 7, 2012 – Be A Shutterbug! Artists’ Reception and People’s Choice and Cash Awards
More details to come.
Sunday, September 9, 2012, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Eugene Sunday Streets
More information HERE
Friday, September 28, 2012, 7:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Frohnmayer Bridge (formerly Autzen Footbridge)
Breakfast at the Bike Bridges
Celebrate biking and walking. Coffee, bagels, safety checks, minor bike tune-ups and free bike bell installation.
First Friday, October 5, 2012 – Be A Shutterbug! Projections on Kesey Square
More details to come.
