This weeks Whats happening in The Gallery & Arts District thanks to Meg at CVALCO

Jigu! Thunder Drums of China March 5, 2008

Times: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. www.hultcenter.org Location: Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center 7th & Willamette; Eugene Phone: (541) 682-5000 Admission: $15-30; youth/student $4 off Hailing from China's Shanxi province, this world-renowned company of 28 drummers, percussionists and musicians astounds audiences with an ultra-sensory entertainment experience. In Chinese, "jigu" means to "beat or touch the drum", and performances are deeply rooted in folk origins, which are blended with many modern musical elements. It's a fascinating, totally new show concept. You and your whole family will see, hear and feel the power! Menopause the Musical March 5, 2008 - March 9, 2008 Times: various www.hultcenter.org Location: Soreng Theater, Hult Center 7th & Willamette; Eugene Phone: (541) 682-5000 Admission: $46; $40.50 The show follows four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra, plus memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, and more! A joyful parody set to 25 re-lyricized classic hits, from "Puff, My God I'm Draggin" to the disco favorite "Stayin' Awake, Stayin' Awake" that will have you cheering and dancing in the aisle! It's definitely not "The Silent Passage" anymore! Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. SHOcase: Eugene Concert Choir March 6, 2008 Times: Thursday, 12:15 p.m. www.hultcenter.org Location: Hult Center, Lobby 7th & Willamette; Eugene Phone: (541) 682-5000 Admission: Free Come and enjoy the "Best of Broadway", a concert presentation of the music of well-known musicals sung by the Eugene Concert Choir. Also- SHO performing Arts Students of the Month Award will be given.