Pump The Brakes
Hillary Tully (Letters, 3/5) argues that claims about overuse of natural areas (such as Bob Keefer’s 2/27 article “The End of the Tour”) often belie classist, racist … Continue reading
Year: 2020
Get Shaken and Stirred
Want to know local bartenders better? Looking for drink inspiration? We got you.
I’ve always wondered what bartenders thought when I ordered my simple vodka cranberry. I’m not someone who experiments with different drinks or goes out to … Continue reading
Drunk Every Night
Where to drink every night of the week in Eugene
I spent the last two weeks drinking nearly every night, for strictly journalistic purposes. I found that on any given night, there’s at least one bar … Continue reading
Hayes Carll
“Jesus and Elvis, painted on velvet/hanging at the bar here every night.” Nope, it’s not Kenny Chesney. Well, Chesney recorded it but singer-songwriter Hayes Carll … Continue reading
Slap Shot
Spend some time on the ice for the love of the sport — and beer
The buzzer blares, wrapping up a championship game between two teams of the Apollo League, the top level of play at the Rink Exchange’s adult … Continue reading
Run to Daylight
Grace Potter returns with first new music in four years
If it weren’t for music, Grace Potter might have become a visual artist. “My dad would let us use the records he didn’t like as … Continue reading
Local Businesses and COVID-19
As cases of the novel coronavirus start to surge in Lane County, you can still support the local economy
Eugene business owner Kim Marks recently saw an ad promoting shopping on Amazon during the outbreak of COVID-19 (or the novel coronavirus) to keep the … Continue reading
Vote ‘Yes’ On LCC Bond
In these days of increased need for qualified health care professionals, we need to make sure we have affordable training programs for people in our … Continue reading
Loving Kitsch
An exhibit explores the aesthetic of Lane County’s ordinary past
The Lane County History Museum is celebrating poor taste. The Culture of Kitsch, curator Faith Kreskey says, is meant to be a lighthearted look at … Continue reading
Hot Water Therapy
Objects in tub may be smaller than they appear
Some of the best conversations I’ve ever had were in the tub. In fact, the first time I’d ever been to Springfield Spas and Tanning, … Continue reading