Acts to Catch
From circuses to spoken word, Fair is full!
The Oregon Country Fair is known for its out-of-the-box performances and a culture of magic. There’s over 17 stages and hundreds of artisans selling handmade … Continue reading
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Pride Always Perseveres
The Eugene Pride Festival celebrates LGBTQIA+ culture for the 33rd time
For more than 30 years, the Eugene Pride Festival has attracted people throughout the Pacific Northwest, creating an inclusive space where Pride is not only … Continue reading
Extradition and Accountability
Gov. Tina Kotek reverses another denial for extradition, this time involving a suspected burglary ring targeting Asian Americans
Gov. Tina Kotek has reversed another denial of extradition and has now agreed to bring back to Oregon a suspect in a burglary that targeted … Continue reading
‘A Joy That Comes From Persevering’
Eugene Juneteenth Celebration spotlights ‘Rhythm and Resilience’ through Black history
There are two possibilities for celebrating Juneteenth in Eugene this week. Rhythm and Resilience Juneteenth Celebration highlights history and resilience by spotlighting Black-owned businesses and … Continue reading
Pride Moves Inside
After 31 years of outdoor celebration, Eugene PRIDE takes steps to ensure participant safety
For the first time in Eugene’s 31 years of celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community, the Eugene Pride Festival will be fenced off and made safe … Continue reading
Celebrating Moms and Maternal Bonds
A few events to make Mother’s Day special
Who would we be without our mothers and caregivers? Without them, we wouldn’t be here to tell the tale. Take advantage of the variety of … Continue reading
Brewing Community Connection over IPAs
Arable Brewing Company, a small brewery, seeks to have a big impact
With only two years in operation, Arable Brewing Company is a small, craft five-barrel brew house with all beer brewed in-house and poured straight from … Continue reading
VeganFest ‘Meats’ Eugene
Compassionate Living brings VeganFest to Eugene
Lane County celebrates its first ever VeganFest this weekend, welcoming 12 plant-based food and beverage vendors for a variety of samplings. The event is organized … Continue reading
Love is Love (and Tattoos, Too)
Whiteaker Tattoo Collective hosts a Clothing Swap and Tattoo Flash Event to support LGBTQIA+
Whiteaker Tattoo Collective celebrates community, art and advocacy at its upcoming Fundraising Clothing Swap and Tattoo Flash Event. This is the first event the Whiteaker … Continue reading
Seeking Support for Community Projects
Lane County Coalition of Recreation, Arts and Athletics lobbies for state funding
Formed at the beginning of 2023 amid a challenging fundraising climate, the Lane County Coalition of Recreation, Arts and Athletics (CoRAA) emerged after seven similarly … Continue reading