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William Kennedy

Will Kennedy is a freelance writer and a senior music writer with Eugene Weekly. He lives in Eugene with his wife, daughter and two cats. All of whom politely accommodate his obsessions with Doctor Who and The Smiths.

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A Royal Pain

Thoughts on being a Morrissey fan, the David Mamet of mope rock, in 2025

EW-ExtraMusic 18 hours ago

Legendary British rock singer Morrissey performs Oct. 9 at the Hult Center, though he arrives in Eugene in the doghouse with much of his once-loyal … Continue reading →

Crafted by Native Hands

From beadwork to fine art, indigenous makers gather at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion in Eugene

Whats-Happening 18 hours ago

The Native American Arts & Crafts Makers Market returns Oct. 5 at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion, showcasing works from Indigenous artisans and craftspeople from the … Continue reading →

Four Hands, Two Pianos

Angela Cheng and Alvin Chow Launch Murdock Piano Series’ Second Season at UO

Music 18 hours ago

The second season of the Oregon Piano Institute’s Murdock International Piano Series begins Oct. 3 at Beall Concert Hall on the University of Oregon campus. … Continue reading →

Turn on the Bright Lights

The Eugene BRiGHT Parade returns Sept. 27 in downtown Eugene

Whats-Happening 1 week ago

The Eugene BRiGHT Parade returns Sept. 27. It is a free family-friendly event in downtown Eugene featuring a brightly illuminated showcase of human and electric-powered … Continue reading →

The quickest way to Harlem

Celebrate the Harlem Renaissance at the Hult Center at a benefit for the Eugene/Springfield NAACP

Whats-Happening 1 week ago

Travel back in time with the NAACP Harlem Renaissance in Blue and Gold Sept. 27 at the Hult Center. In the 1920s and ’30s, the … Continue reading →

Sage Advice

Music 1 week ago

New York eclectic folk singer-songwriter Rachael Sage returns to Eugene Sept. 29 at Art House, supporting her new release Canopy, out Sept. 29 on Sage’s … Continue reading →

Whole Lotta Bachata

Eugene hosts a series of bachata dance workshops, social gatherings and performances in various venues this weekend

Whats-Happening 2 weeks ago

Earmark the weekend of Sept. 19 through the 21 for Latin dance in Eugene, specifically bachata, a form of partnered social dance that originated in … Continue reading →

All Ages, All Heart

Deep Sea Diver’s Jessica Dobson on Sub Pop, Jonny Greenwood and the power of all-ages shows

Music 2 weeks ago

Singer and guitarist Jessica Dobson grew up near an all-ages venue in Anaheim, California. Now based in Seattle, Dobson’s guitar indie pop band, Deep Sea … Continue reading →

Search and Destroy

Literary Canadian indie rockers Destroyer launch their North American tour at WOW Hall

EW-ExtraMusic 2 weeks ago

Canadian indie rock act Destroyer launches its North American tour Sept. 23 at WOW Hall. They’re supporting their 14th studio album, Dan’s Boogie. Destroyer is … Continue reading →

Put on a Friendly Face

Say goodbye to summer with the Friendly Street Block Party in Eugene

Whats-Happening 2 weeks ago

Celebrate the Friendly Street neighborhood with the Friendly Street Block Party, Saturday, Sept. 20, in the areas near Friendly Street Market and The Garden on … Continue reading →

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William Kennedy

Will Kennedy is a freelance writer and a senior music writer with Eugene Weekly. He lives in Eugene with his wife, daughter and two cats. All of whom politely accommodate his obsessions with Doctor Who and The Smiths.

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