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Henry Houston

Henry Houston is a Eugene Weekly staff writer covering news, arts, sports and more. Find him at twitter.com/hwhouston1.

Author: Henry Houston

Thank You for the Music 

Cottage Theatre opens, after a COVID-induced break, with the infectiously fun Mamma Mia

Theater 3 years ago

If Shakespeare had written a musical, it’d probably look like Mamma Mia.  This may sound blasphemous to the strict Shakespearean types, but the Bard’s comedies … Continue reading →

Shine a Light

As a lame duck state representative, Marty Wilde calls for more transparency in the Oregon Legislature

News 3 years ago

In his final legislative session as a state representative, Marty Wilde, a Democrat, has ruffled feathers with leadership in the Oregon Legislature.  “I one hundred … Continue reading →

Just Blaze It

The silver tower outside of Hayward will bring together Eugene’s favorite pastimes: track and field — and weed

Satire 3 years ago

The Olympic torch lighting signifies the start of the games, but when track and field events are underway for the World Athletics Championships this summer … Continue reading →

No City Hall Saves Eugene

Congress’ investigation into the Jan. 6 insurrection revealed a plot to invade Eugene’s City Hall to overturn local votes for Biden.

Satire 3 years ago

On Jan. 6, 2021, many Americans were glued to their screens, watching thousands of people attempt an insurrection at the U.S. Capitol as Congress certified … Continue reading →

The Virtuoso Line Continues

Jacob Collier is surprising the music world, and he has some commonalities with two rock-based virtuosos

Music 3 years ago

If there’s one collaboration that speaks to songwriter Jacob Collier’s catalog, it isn’t his work with Coldplay on “Human Heart”  or with SZA on “Good … Continue reading →

Radiate Everything You Are

Emily Kokal of Warpaint talks new album, which was partially recorded in Eugene

Music 3 years ago

Emily Kokal hasn’t seen the band’s drummer, Stella Mozgawa, in two years.  The four members of indie band Warpaint, half of whom are from Eugene, … Continue reading →

White Supremacist Jacob Laskey Has Parole Revoked

Declared a danger to the community, Laskey is sent back to federal prison

BlogEW-ExtraNews 3 years ago

Notorious white supremacist Jacob Laskey is headed back to prison for what was described at a recent court date as “out of control” meth use, … Continue reading →

Island in the Sun

The Broadway classic South Pacific hits the Hult Center

Theater 3 years ago

After months of a gloomy winter, it might be time for the sunny island of Bali Ha’i, the fictional setting of South Pacific. But watch … Continue reading →

New Coat of Warpaint

Indie band Warpaint releases "Champion" in lead up to new album

ArtsMusic 3 years ago

It’s been six years since the last Warpaint video, but the long drought of new material is over. Indie band Warpaint, two of whose members … Continue reading →

Standing for the Flag

Days after Russia’s invasion, Ukraine flag at Hayward Field was in poor shape, but the UO replaced it with a new one after seeing a complaint

BlogEW-ExtraNews 3 years ago

While on a walk with his wife, Keith Eddins noticed the flags outside of Hayward Field were tattered. That was days after Russia’s Feb. 24 … Continue reading →

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Henry Houston

Henry Houston is a Eugene Weekly staff writer covering news, arts, sports and more. Find him at twitter.com/hwhouston1.

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