Two Tone Army
Ska bands and author perform at Old Nick’s Pub in Eugene
If Brandon Jenison, who plays trumpet in ska band Mustard Plug, were to do standup comedy, he says he would have a great opening line. … Continue reading
Henry Houston
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Among the Flock
Springfield pastor is retiring but will continue to work as a homeless advocate
For the past decade, Pastor June Fothergill led the flock at Ebbert United Methodist Church in Springfield. But when she wasn’t leading services or delivering … Continue reading
Fiesta Cultural
Lane County’s two-months long Fiesta Cultural, where Latino art takes over local exhibits, kicks off at the First Friday ArtWalk on Sept. 2. It’s a … Continue reading
Doggone Vet Access
When you’re in a pinch, finding a vet can be tough — but an animal hospital expansion could soon help
A pet emergency happens to even the most diligent and caring owners. One minute your dog is sleeping on the couch and a second later he … Continue reading
Sam Brown: 1958-2022
A guitar player who performed outside the downtown Eugene Post Office, Brown is remembered for being kind and thoughtful
Sam Brown could often be found playing his acoustic guitar connected to an amplifier outside of the downtown Eugene Post Office. Brown, who was homeless, … Continue reading
Unionizing Mission Driven Work
CAHOOTS, HOOTS at White Bird are unionizing in hopes of retaining and recruiting workers through better benefits and working conditions
During 2020, White Bird’s CAHOOTS program hit the mainstream as an alternative model to law enforcement. It saw countless stories in publications from People Magazine … Continue reading
Weird Royalty
“Raining” SLUG Queen wants you to free your quirky self
Twelve years ago, Alyssa Buttons-Garten was in a printmaking class at Lane Community College. Her instructor told her that she dresses and acts like a … Continue reading
Firehouse Blues
After a decade of hosting arts events, the house venue Whit Firehouse faces the end
The signature skull and crossbones flag of the Whit flies at half staff outside of the old Whiteaker Firehouse, which has served as an arts … Continue reading
Sessions to Close at End of October
Owner cites the pandemic as the “final nail”
For the past seven and a half years, Sessions Music Hall’s stage has seen performances from the likes of legendary punk groups to folk and … Continue reading
Keep Pushing
Eugene’s skateboard community is advocating for mental health care after the deaths of two local skaters
On any given day the Washington Jefferson Skatepark is filled with noise. It’s noise that may sound random or chaotic for the uninitiated, but a … Continue reading