Eugene Weekly’s Gift Guide
Buy local at markets around the area
Expensive gifts are nice, but it’s the thoughtful gifts that you keep forever. My parents never could afford to buy me the pony I asked … Continue reading
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Demystifying Fermentation
Sandor Katz’s 'Fermentation Journeys' book launch at Marché
Sandor Katz’s most recent book, New York Times-bestseller The Art of Fermentation, came out in 2012. He took the halt in traveling brought on by … Continue reading
The Best of Local Holiday Shopping
The Whiteaker Community Winter Market is now underway
If you’re looking to buy small and local this holiday season, the Whiteaker Community Winter Market could be just the place. The market, which opened … Continue reading
It’s About Time – November 2021
People who enjoy living in the Pacific Northwest perk up when the rains begin. Now that drought conditions are increasing every year, the return of … Continue reading
Old Nick’s Eugene Weihnachtsmarkt
Bringing the magic of European holiday markets to Eugene
Hosted by the Victorian Gothic Old Nick’s Pub, Eugene’s Weihnachtsmarkt is back in action for a second year in a row for all your artisanally-crafted … Continue reading
Erika Beyer Card Event at Karin Clarke
Greeting cards add a personal touch — either seriously or humorously — to convey affection, good will, gratitude and sympathy. They may seem like they … Continue reading
Main Street Artisans
Washburne Cafe in Springfield hosts Women Makers Market, offering goods from eight local artisans
Finding local artisan goods for holiday gifts on Springfield’s Main Street has been tough ever since Haven Home and Gifts closed a few years ago. … Continue reading
Back Into the Spirit
Music, dance and theater are returning to the stage to lighten our mood during the holidays. And shopping. Don’t forget shopping
Forget the pandemic, just for an evening or two. Take your mind off work, forget that overdue car payment, erase next week’s dentist appointment from … Continue reading
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Gifts with a Local Story
Holiday Market returns home to Lane Events Center
Saturday Market’s Holiday Market will be back in its home at the Lane Events Center this season, where local makers have been gathering since 1993 … Continue reading
Get Out
I have a friend who is a trans man. Recently he just got out of a shitty relationship. His ex suddenly lost interest in him … Continue reading
Holiday Markets and Places to Shop
Nov. 22 to Dec. 17 — Art for All Seasons Annual Membership Show & Club Mud Ceramics Holiday Sale at Maude Kerns Art Center, 1901 … Continue reading
Here are even more holiday events to check out
Music Dec. 8-15 — All Is Bright: A Jazz Kings Christmas 2021 features Shirley Andress, Marisa Frantz and Vicki Brabham with the Emerald City Jazz … Continue reading
Hear A Christmas Carol recited live at Holiday Market
To step foot into his garden is to be in the midst of as many lines of poetry as there are leaves of oak, with … Continue reading
Short Shorts
I have a fun little labeling question. I’m a non-binary person who was assigned male at birth (AMAB). I gravitate towards femininity in life and … Continue reading