It’s April
The sun starts to shine and the first of the month always hits hard
Every year in April, Eugene Weekly staff takes a look at spring, the May primary election and what’s going on in the world. Sometimes we … Continue reading
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The Season for Trying New Things
There’s only one way to find out what might grow in the shade
My first encounter with a daffodil this year ignited me with so much joy that my plant-ignorant self announced it’s time I grounded myself with … Continue reading
Digging In
Prepare for your summer garden with our updated planting guide
Daffodils and crocuses are in bloom, the sun sets at 7 pm, and it was finally warm enough to wear shorts this past weekend. Spring … Continue reading
Eugene Weekly’s Annual Planting Guide
Gardeners, get started!
This year’s planting guide gives you guidance for when to plant starts outside in the Willamette Valley from Cottage Grove to Portland. The first column … Continue reading
Saving the Ocean with Photos
Conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier speaks as part of Hult Center’s Changemaker Series
“When I grew up I wanted to become a marine biologist,” conservation photographer Cristina Mittermeier said. And for a brief moment, she was. Mittermeier graduated … Continue reading
See a Bar About a Mule
A couple of Eugene Weekly’s own head out to sample the venerable cocktail, with mixed results
By Bentley Freeman and Amelia Winkelman While the Moscow Mule — with its ginger beer base — might seem new to some, the drink actually … Continue reading
The Luck of The Irish
St. Patrick’s Day events are happening all around town
Gear up for events all weekend with green flooding the streets and the luck of the Irish. Spend your Friday night getting your groove on … Continue reading
The Magic of Non-Alcoholic Mixology
High Street Tonics, Eugene’s non-alcoholic bar and bottle shop, invites you out for a sober night on the town
Cheri Hammons was 8 years old when she made her first magic potion. She pulled the recipe from her favorite book, Freckle Juice by Judy … Continue reading
It’s Raining Cats and Dogs
The NY Cat and Dog Film Festivals are in town
Watch “fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and entertains” on the big screen at NY Cat Film … Continue reading
Where Eagles Rest
Hike to a lookout and shelter near Eugene
Despite Eugene’s tree-hugging reputation, there is no Wilderness Area within 50 miles — pretty much a record for Oregon cities. The best candidate to improve … Continue reading