The World at His Feet
Six days a week, Scott Beeler arrives at a construction site in downtown Eugene and climbs up a series of nine outdoor ladders, rain or … Continue reading
Taylor Perse
Taylor Perse is a staff writer for Eugene Weekly covering investigations, news and features. She holds a degree in Journalism and Communication from the University of Oregon. Follower her on twitter @taylor_perse
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Back to the Bard
Eugene singer brings Shakespeare to life in an evening of songs at the Wildish
Phoebe Gildea loves Shakespeare’s work so much that she’s decided to sing it. The classical opera-singing Eugene native is combining her love of singing and … Continue reading
Still funny after all these decades
Paula Poundstone returns to Eugene this weekend with a show at the Hult
When comedian Paula Poundstone wanted to get in shape, she opted for taekwondo — not because she had a passion for self-defense but because it … Continue reading
A Beacon of Green for Idaho
The legalization of pot in a tiny Oregon town is followed by more drug seizures in Idaho
In Eastern Oregon, where marijuana dispensaries are scarce, a shop called 420ville sits quietly in the town of Huntington as an oasis for out-of-state customers. … Continue reading
Tunes and Tastes
WildCraft brings Shook Twins to town for a celebration of cider, history and music at its new tasting room
WildCraft Cider Works is celebrating its newly remodeled tasting room downtown in the best way possible — with a weekend music festival and plenty of … Continue reading
Opera on Wheels
Two singers and a couple kids hit the road in an Airstream
Torlef Borsting and his wife, Cass Panuska, never intended to become opera singers. Stumbling upon the art form in college, though, led them to where … Continue reading