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I’m here to report that the Euphoria Chocolate Company in west Eugene bears little resemblance to the delicious Byzantine splendor of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. Sadly, no orangey Oompa Loompas mobbed me at the entrance when I visited, and Euphoria proprietor Van Glass is practically the antithesis of that passive-aggressive tyrant Willy Wonka, whose benevolent disregard sent poor Augustus Gloop up the tube. Continue reading
local ice cream maker Coconut Bliss has built a nationally recognized brand name without sacrificing its core values of independence and integrity. Coconut Bliss marketing communications manager Elizabeth Reilly says these Eugene-style priorities are partially what make her company so unique. “We are one of the best examples of a family-run company in the region,” Reilly tells EW. Continue reading
Genesis Juice's Ginger Lemonade contains water, organic lemons, ginger and agave nectar Since the 1970s, Genesis Organic Juice has prided itself on providing a product that’s local, sustainable and 100-percent organic. Continue reading
NATIONAL President Bernie Sanders U.S. Senator Ron Wyden U.S. Representative District 4 Peter DeFazio STATE Governor Kate Brown Secretary of State Val Hoyle State Representative House District 14 Julie Fahey or James Manning LANE COUNTY District Attorney Patty Perlow Continue reading
Four writers, a photographer and various other staffers from Eugene Weekly joined the 8,000 Bernie Sanders fans who flooded Springfield’s Island Park on April 28, less than 24 hours after his visit was announced by his brilliant advance team. We’re running their words and pictures a week later, long after mainstream media has dropped the details, because Sanders’ story transcends his campaign for the Democratic nomination for president. Continue reading
National President – Bernie Sanders U.S. Senator – Ron Wyden U.S. Representative District 4 – Peter DeFazio State Governor – Kate Brown Secretary of State – Val Hoyle State Representative House District 14 – Julie Fahey or James Manning Lane County District Attorney – Patty Perlow North Eugene Commissioner – Tony McCown Continue reading
“Our property used to be Christensen Brothers Ranch, a working rodeo stock ranch for horses,” says Abbelone Vineyard co-owner Angela Ferry. In the routine operations of running the winery, “we find lots of remnants from those days, like horse bits and fencing,” she says. Ferry, a financial recruiter, and her husband, Kristian Ferry, a surgical oncologist, bought their 34-acre property in 2002. “We planted our first vines that spring,” Ferry says. Continue reading
The University of Oregon dance department presents its “Student Dance Concert” featuring new works by Corrina Chow, Constance Kell, Sarah Ginther, Bryn Hlava, Morgan Lander and Darion Smith 8 pm Thursday through Sunday, May 5-8, at Dougherty Dance Theatre, Gerlinger Annex; $8-12 door. Continue reading
A smattering of the thrify, fantastic designs from St. Vincent de Paul’s upcycled fashion show Metamorphose April 23 at Hi-Fi Music Hall (1) Designer: Renne Phillips/VaVaVie • Model: Desiree Noir (2) Designer: Renne Phillips/VaVaVie • Model: Amelina Dawning Continue reading