Warming Up to Cats
Confessions of a very late-life cat lover
The first pet I bonded with in life was a cat. Rhubarb was a fluffy white Persian, a soft cottony cloud who only occasionally clawed … Continue reading
Bob Keefer
Bob Keefer is Eugene Weekly's arts editor. He was a news and arts writer for The Register-Guard for 30 years before coming to EW.
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What Our Readers Think About the Claire Syrett Recall
Most people who wrote to EW are strongly opposed to the recall
Editor’s note: We received so many letters about the proposed recall of Ward 7 City Councilor Clair Syrett — most strongly opposed to removing the … Continue reading
Very Little Theatre 2.0
VLT bounces back from the pandemic with new bylaws, revised branding, a refurbished performance hall and — finally! — Little Women, the Musical
More than two years after what was supposed to be its final dress rehearsal, Little Women, the Musical, will at last be staged at Eugene’s … Continue reading
Subverting and Diverting
Two art shows downtown this month range from Sharply political to imaginatively elegant
In honor of the World Athletics Championships, which are to take over much of Eugene for 10 days starting July 15, New Zone Gallery has … Continue reading
Living Comedy
Following some backstage drama, The Shedd presents a century-old musical comedy in Lady, Be Good!
You might say Heidi Turnquist is a woman on her way up. The Eugene thespian was first cast this spring as a lowly member of … Continue reading
Return to Magic
After a two-summer pandemic break, the Oregon Country Fair is ready to open its gates again
The Fair is back — the Oregon Country Fair, that is. One of the most iconic annual cultural events in the Northwest for the past … Continue reading
Community Chest
Creswell businesses collect money to help a local restaurant owner recover from unexpected disaster
When a large pickup truck and camper suddenly crashed through the front of Creswell’s Dak Thai Cuisine restaurant the morning of June 18, shutting the … Continue reading
Dangerous Knowledge
In Seeking Red, a young woman seeks the uncomfortable truth about her mother
“Everyone deserves to know who they are,” exclaims Grey Rhodes, the protagonist of a powerful new drama making its West Coast premiere at Cottage Theatre. … Continue reading
A Little Rusty
It’s a family affair when Seeking Red makes its West Coast premiere at Cottage Theatre
Regulars at Cottage Theatre are well acquainted with the Rust family. The multi-talented Tony Rust has starred in, sung in, directed and designed the sets … Continue reading
Back to Bach
Oregon Bach Festival returns to live performances this summer
The Oregon Bach Festival returns to the stage this month in Eugene after a two-year pandemic break with a battle of the conductors highlighting the … Continue reading