Bye, Bye, Billy
A Friendly neighborhood favorite since 2008, Billy Mac’s closes down Dec. 23
By Susan Palmer It’s 2 pm on a Thursday at Billy Mac’s Bar & Grill, a cozy restaurant on the edge of the Friendly Area … Continue reading
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Give Guide
EW’s quick list of suggestions for redistributing the wealth at year’s end
It’s that giving time of year, when the festive season invites generosity — and, if you make the right donations by Dec. 31, the tax … Continue reading
This Week in Sportsball: Chip Kelly
Duck fans speculate over who will be next person to coach football and make millions
I do not follow sportsball but I do recognize there are people who watch other people doing things with round balls and oval balls with … Continue reading
The Eugene Gay Men’s Chorus Presents: Joy for the Holidays
It’s season’s greetings from the Eugene Gay Men’s Chorus. After almost two years away because of the pandemic, the chorus will finally have an audience … Continue reading
The Way East
Forget the urban/rural divide. These westside Oregon couples crossed the mountains for big skies, wide open spaces and deep community
Nestled in the sloping tawny hills of eastern Oregon is the community of Frenchglen, home to no more than a dozen houses, the historic Frenchglen … Continue reading
Turning the/into Tools
The images — black and white photos framed by mixed media of frail and filthy children — are damning and haunting, and that’s what Eugene-based … Continue reading
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