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Culture: Page 23

Something Different Together

Kiva owners George and Melissa Brown take us back in time to the 1970s when things were easy and the hippies had a mall

Culture 1 year ago

It’s a warm summer afternoon. 1973, Eugene, Oregon. Driving down West 11th Avenue in your 1966 Coupe De Ville on the hunt for an afternoon … Continue reading →

Black in Eugene 

Former NAACP leader talks about growing up Black in Eugene in the ’70s

Culture 1 year ago

Eric Richardson moved to Eugene from St. Louis, Missouri, with his family in 1971 when he was four years old. He remembers the racism he … Continue reading →

When Art Mattered

Six big-name sculptors came to Eugene in 1974, and some of their art still lingers

Culture 1 year ago

In 1974, the late Jan Zach, an internationally known sculptor teaching at the University of Oregon, pulled off a big idea. Gathering $145,000 in grant … Continue reading →

To Wear or Not to Wear

Who is letting these ‘70s lib chicks buy blue jeans?

Culture 1 year ago

Spring outfits are in full bloom around the University of Oregon campus. Students hurry around campus anticipating their classes coming to an end. Regardless of … Continue reading →

The Coolest Girls in Eugene

The funny, feminist performance group of the ’70s that’s still kickin’

Culture 1 year ago

On any given Saturday night in 1970-something, the fine-dining restaurant The Excelsior is filled with folks dressed to the nines (in Eugene terms); couples celebrating … Continue reading →

That ’70s Issue

From bell-bottom fashion to protests and art, the ’70s are alive in Eugene 

Culture 1 year ago

No city has held on to the decade of tie dye and peace signs like Eugene has. It has permeated the culture through Grateful Dead … Continue reading →

Riding Free

Every year, hundreds of motorcyclists trek to Florence’s Rhododendron Festival

Culture 1 year ago

Oregon, Rhododendron Festival weekend… noon, with clouds just starting to disperse in the sky, motorcyclists wearing chains, shades and greasy Levis gather and roll out from … Continue reading →

Fantasy and Fashion

Watch queens immerse themselves in a tabletop game

Culture 1 year ago

A world of fantasy and role-playing takes on a different level of entertainment this Friday, May 24 WOW Hall hosts Dungeons and Drag Queens. This … Continue reading →

Sharing is Caring

A gathering full of free resources, services and activities is hosted in downtown Eugene this Sunday

Culture 1 year ago

Join in on a community affair this Sunday for the Solidarity Share Fair at the Park Blocks hosted by The Neighborhood Anarchist Collective (NAC), a … Continue reading →

Lane United FC Showing Europeans How It’s Done

Expect heart pounding moments during Lane United FC’s opening games on May 19 — the women taking on Capital FC in Salem and the men playing against Midlakes United FC here at Civic!

Sports 1 year ago

Balls abound! Tearing that turf up! Showing the world how we Americans play football — nay — how we play soccer. The Reds, the men’s … Continue reading →

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