Feel the Burn
Get out of the smoke and see photos from decades of Burning Man
When Stewart Harvey attended his first Burning Man in 1989, the event was still in its infancy. It was a private party on Baker Beach … Continue reading
Arts Archive
Objectively Subjective
New paintings and assemblages by Robert Schlegel span a broad emotional range
Robert Schlegel titles an exhibit of his recent work running at Eugene’s Karin Clarke Gallery Objective Shapes, suggesting the existence of an artistic and emotional … Continue reading
Mac’s Nightclub and Restaurant
Like jazz? Love the saxophone? On the evenings of Sept. 23 through 25, Mac’s Nightclub and Restaurant will set up its outdoor stage and fire … Continue reading
Honey, We Shrunk the Orchestra
Local ensembles keep the sound of music alive with safety precautions
Orchestras are getting smaller, adjusting to the COVID-19 era. But orchestras adapting to the times isn’t new. Gustav Mahler added instruments that were supposed to … Continue reading
BRING It On
Eugene recycling/reuse center to unveil new statue made from recycled and reused parts
Are you sure you want to throw that away? For those at BRING Recycling, the answer to that question is always “no.” In fact, the … Continue reading
Ballet On The Green — Preview Night
They will have to avoid the rough, the sand traps and water hazards, but if the dancers of Ballet Fantastique stay on the green, they … Continue reading
Songwriting, Alone
Central Oregon songwriter releases album of intimate, introspective recordings from isolation
Acoustic singer-songwriter Pete Kartsounes’ studio work is known for big production, with lots of guest appearances. For years, though, Kartsounes’ friends and fans wanted a … Continue reading
Getting Back on Stage
After half a year on hiatus, Eugene’s performing arts groups seek a path back to live audiences
Live performance all but died in and around Eugene more than six months ago. That’s when the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold in Oregon, … Continue reading
Latinx Mural Coming to Springfield in 2021
Why next year? Pandemic travel restrictions have stuck the artist in China
Next summer, downtown Springfield looks to add the vivid colors and historical sweep of an authentic Latinx mural to its array of public art. The … Continue reading
Art on Hold
The 2021 track championships won’t happen in Eugene until 2022, if at all. But we got lots of public murals out of it, anyway.
The 20×21 Eugene Mural Project has met its goal of creating 20 murals in town by the time the World Athletics Championships (formally IAAF) comes … Continue reading