The Magic of St. Olaf
The premiere a cappella choir comes to Eugene Feb. 8
Anton Armstrong knew a good thing when he heard it as an undergrad at St. Olaf College in Minnesota — the school’s choir. He graduated … Continue reading
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‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’
Cartoon characters come alive in a comedy-driven musical at Cottage Theatre
Charlie Brown has yet to go out of style. The Peanuts gang still hangs out on occasion, and now it’s ready to take the stage. … Continue reading
Eugene’s City Hall Riviera
The city says buying the former EWEB building will cost $12 million and could lead to exciting developments
Eugene is buying a riverfront home. At a Jan. 30 special meeting, the Eugene City Council voted 7-1, with Councilor Emily Semple dissenting, to purchase … Continue reading
Witching Hour
Psychedelic rock band Frankie and the Witch Fingers makes Eugene debut at Old Nick’s Pub
Few bands can match the pleasantly violent assault on the ears of The Stooges’ 1973 classic Raw Power. But Frankie and the Witch Fingers can … Continue reading
A Walk Through Old New England
Works from three late 19th and early 20th century American composers are spotlighted at The Shedd
It’s been a bastion of flowering culture throughout the nation’s history, with Western European threads tied to much of it, and a slice of that … Continue reading
A ’20s Twist
Eugene Opera set to renew a Puccini classic with a flapper-era update
“It goes by much quicker than an Avengers movie,” Andrew Bisantz says of the opera La Bohème. “There’s never a dull moment.” Bisantz, in his … Continue reading
Next Measure
With a job change on horizon, Francesco Lecce-Chong reflects on his time with Eugene Symphony
For more than six years, Francesco Lecce-Chong has been an exuberant leading figure of the Eugene Symphony. When conducting concerts, he enthusiastically shares the history … Continue reading
Lenses of Lane County
Artist-run collective launches photography exhibit, diverse in method and genre
“I know people who go to a location specifically with a photo in mind,” says Walt O’Brien, a longstanding member of Eugene’s PhotoZone Gallery. “I … Continue reading
Pegasus Playhouse Takes Flight
Theater company opens new location, continues to expand limits of the youth musical
“I can’t help but want to create something,” says Scott Frazier-Maskiell, founder and artistic director of Pegasus Playhouse. “I’m addicted to it.” Pegasus Playhouse, a … Continue reading
Continuing The Legacy Of Courage, Hope and Joy
The Women’s Choral Society, Eugene’s oldest women’s choir, performs at Beall Hall
It performs as a full choir just twice a year, so now would be a great time to take in the melodic voices of the … Continue reading