Clashing of Swords
The Eugene Fencers Club is making fencing cool again
“En garde, ready, fence!” says Mindy Parks, president of the Eugene Fencers Club’s board of directors, as she referees a match. As two fencers fight, … Continue reading
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Native Needs
Your backyard can be a certified haven for native species
By Barbara Bryson, Kim Kelly and Cynthia Lafferty This month, we have two contributors to the Garden Palette — our native plant expert, Cynthia Lafferty … Continue reading
Rocketing at OCT
The Rocket Men, a drama with roles written for female actors, is part of a rolling premiere
The Rocket Men, a new play now running at Oregon Contemporary Theatre, is truly a work in progress. Crystal Skillman’s drama about the invention of … Continue reading
YAGÓDY Comes to Eugene
YAGÓDY is a traditional Ukrainian folk music group who share their culture and contemporary expressions on stage.
“Our music says: Ukraine is not only resisting — it is living, remembering and creating its future from deep roots,” says Zoriana Dybovska, founder of … Continue reading
Tattoo Fundraiser Helps Feed the Hungry
Moon Maiden Tattoo is hosting a tattoo fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 24, in partnership with Burritto Brigade
Moon Maiden Tattoo has partnered with Burrito Brigade — an organization providing food to hungry individuals across Lane County — for a tattoo fundraiser on … Continue reading
Specialists on Palestine Discuss Gaza and Paths Forward
Jennifer Bing and Zoe Jannuzi of the American Friends Service Committee share firsthand knowledge and actionable steps for 2026
Amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, narratives of peace and solutions-oriented work have been harder to find. That’s part of what motivated Paul Parker and … Continue reading
Genevieve Ma’yet’s Cosmic Adventures
The naturalist-photographer has published her first book and is having a first solo exhibit, too
In case you were wondering if you can make a living as a naturalist, the answer is: Yes. Sometimes, you can. Genevieve Ma’yet came to … Continue reading
‘Land of Origin’
James Lavadour’s engaging art grows out of his deep relationship with the land where he lives in the Oregon desert
Walk into the spacious Barker Gallery upstairs at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art this month and you might think you’ve entered a ’60s light … Continue reading
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Moxie Dance Collective presents dance inspired by pro-wrestling
On Jan. 18, Moxie Dance Collective presents Wrestlesque, a celebration and tribute to professional wrestling, where the sport’s theatricality is choreographed into dance. Moxie member … Continue reading
Make the Most of Winter!
The cold months are still hot for gardening
Gardening doesn’t have to stop just because it’s winter, especially here in the Pacific Northwest. Winter weather can vary considerably from year to year and … Continue reading
Hellfire and Brimstone Hootenanny
William Elliott Whitmore and Jim Ward at the Art House
On Jan. 18, Iowa musician William Elliott Whitmore performs insurgent gutter-punk blues at Art House, supported by Jim Ward from the singular Texas experimental hard … Continue reading
Utility Brings Vinyl Release Week to Eugene
Portland duo plays Jan. 22 show at John Henry’s with bands Milton and Gunk
Portland-based duo Utility performs Jan. 22 at John Henry’s as part of a series of shows tied to the vinyl release of their second album, … Continue reading
Bowling Joy
Exercise, snacks and socializing at Emerald Lanes
Walking through its nostalgic sliding doors, you’ll hear balls gliding down lanes, slamming into gutters and colliding with pins across the hardwood. As a longtime … Continue reading
Dancing Anyway
For dancers taught to shrink themselves, access and belonging matter more than perfection
I have always been plus-sized. Even as a child, I learned how quickly shame can attach itself to a body — not through lectures, but … Continue reading