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	Feeling the burn Pyrotechnic juggling group Earth Matters performed at Diablo's Downtown Lounge this weekend by Tiffany Reagan Diablo's Downtown Lounge was on fire Thursday night; no one was harmed, but people were definitely blown away. As intermission entertainment for the Eugene Drama Kings, Earth Matters Productions amazed the crowd with a daredevil fire dancing and juggling routine.
	Local celebs dance for charity Former UO soccer star Nicole Garbin was among the dancers by Jeffrey Dransfeldt As the lights came on, Nicole Garbin emerged. She sat on her dance partner's lap and tossed the hat off, stood up and was off. Moving back and forth across the stage, the former face of Oregon soccer made swing dancing seem natural. Garbin, who coolly scored goals under pressure at Oregon, found a new competitive outlet Saturday night.
	Local designers team up for Portland Fashion Week show 'The Collections' will showcase the work of Kate Towers, Elizabeth Dye, Emily Ryan and Holly Stalder by Carrie Hamm Portland Fashion WeekWhat: Portland Fashion Week Remaining Schedule: Monday, Oct. 22: "The Collections" Tuesday, Oct. 23: Izzy Lane, Blairwear, Del Forte, Lara Miller Wednesday, Oct. 24: Habitude, Poppiswim, Garnish, Lucia, Souchi For more information: www.
	Exhibit honors spirits of the dead Maude Kerns' latest art reflects Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos by Tiffany Reagan Skeletons have invaded the Maude Kerns Art Center. Usually conjuring creepy feelings, these skeletons are featured in charming artwork celebrating Dia de los Muertos. The Mexican holiday, also called Day of the Dead in English, is not one of candy or ghoulish high jinks but one of tribute and remembrance.
	Bach Festival to tie in Olympic Trials for next year's shows The new executive director sees it as a chance to broaden the festival's scope by Lindsay Funston New horizons are in vision for the new executive director of the Oregon Bach Festival, with the festival set to run parallel this June and July with what may be the largest athletic field day in the Eugene's history: the 2008 U.S. Track and Field Olympic Trials.