Punks and Poems
Dirtclodfight singer Phil Merwin releases debut book of poetry
On Dec. 20, Eugene punk musician Phil Merwin reads from his debut book of poetry, For Hungry Ghosts, out now on esteemed Portland record label … Continue reading
Arts
An Aussie Abroad
Comedic storytelling inspired in part by Eugene comes to The Hybrid Gallery
A woman named Gina, who was close to Australian storytelling comedian Jon Bennett, lost her virginity in Eugene. Bennett, now based in Portland, tells that … Continue reading
Local Eugene Trio ‘Free Creatures’ perform in their hometown
Homegrown in Eugene, the one-of-one sound curated by these artists has captured the hearts of many worldwide.
Experience the unique sound born in the heart of Eugene — local artist and producer Marv Ellis has broken through the music scene with his … Continue reading
The Fab Four is Back for More
The Emmy Award-winning tribute is performing in Eugene for a night of memories that’ll last
Sometimes it’s nice to escape. Some people escape into reruns of Grey’s Anatomy, some into death by chocolate cake, some run. If you want to … Continue reading
‘Land of Origin’
James Lavadour’s engaging art grows out of his deep relationship with the land where he lives in the Oregon desert
Walk into the spacious Barker Gallery upstairs at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art this month and you might think you’ve entered a ’60s light … Continue reading
Eugene-made sci-fi thriller short film premieres at Caffé Pacori
An alien contacts an aspiring influencer. Could this catapult the influencer to the next level in a world dominated by personal brand? That’s the premise … Continue reading
Soul Nourishing
Soul Nourishing Natsukashii Soul celebrates debut album at The Hybrid Gallery
On Dec. 13 at The Hybrid Gallery, Eugene’s Natsukashii Soul plays selections from Silvereen, the pop, jazz and soul quintet’s debut album, set to be … Continue reading
A Merry (Anti) Christmas
Erin McKeown sings funny “anti-holiday” songs at The Hybrid Gallery
The holidays — they’re not for everyone, especially Erin McKeown, a Massachusetts-based singer-songwriter, who brings the F*ck That Anti-Holiday Spectacular tour to Eugene, Dec. 11 … Continue reading
The Apoptotic Era by Andy Valentine — just read it
The Apoptotic Era by Andy Valentine — just read it
If there is any justice in the literary universe, Andy Valentine’s debut novella, The Apoptotic Era, will become the sort of slender, dog-eared volume that … Continue reading
Cool and Hot
Q&A with celebrated PNW writer Debra Gwartney
When Eugene Weekly gave me the chance to do a piece for this year’s Winter Reading issue, I knew exactly whom I wanted to talk … Continue reading