Labor of Love Returns
Famed literary magazine Northwest Review relaunches in Eugene
The first copy of Northwest Review came out in 1957. In its pages was Ken Kesey’s first published work, a short story titled “The First … Continue reading
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The Tides are Turning
New acoustic music festival at Island Park in Springfield
Turning Tides Music Foundation, a promoter booking acoustic music in the Eugene area, presents the new daylong Turning Tides Folk Festival, Sept. 19, at Island … Continue reading
Protecting The Future
Local punk nonprofit hosts fifth annual free Mental Health Benefit Punk Show
Punk nonprofit Radical Alternative Development hosts its fifth annual free Mental Health Benefit Punk Show at Washington Jefferson Skate Park Sept 26 and 27. For … Continue reading
Bringing Bach Summer
The 56th Oregon Bach Festival rings in the summer
The internationally renowned Oregon Bach Festival kicks off its 56th season June 27 through July 12. While classic compositions remain the heartbeat of the event, … Continue reading
Happy 250, USA
From Renaissance thinkers to rodeo clowns, EW’s picks for the July 4 weekend
America’s 250th birthday is coming up, and understandably, the mood may not strike you as celebratory. Nonetheless, Lane County has lots to do over the … Continue reading
The Mother of All Tribute Festivals
Witness your favorite classic rock bands in their prime at Harefest, a tribute band music festival in Canby
Envision AC/DC, Heart, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac and Queen at the height of their powers, all on the same stage, over the course of one … Continue reading
Summer Concerts are in Eugene
Rulebreaking roots rockers and PNW punk legends come to town
Two of Oregon’s most newsworthy rock and pop concerts happen in Eugene this summer on the same night. Rule-breaking country rocker Zach Bryan and equally … Continue reading
Transylvanian Transvestites Headed for Eugene
Forbidden Fruit’sRocky Horror Shadow Cast continues a 30-year tradition of being loud and disruptive at the movies
Oregon has a long and uncensored history with Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975). Though, one would hesitate to say it’s a cordial romance, because the … Continue reading
Bleepin’ Funny: A Tsunami Books Benefit
Bleepin’ Funny brings a comedic performance to benefit Tsunami’s efforts to purchase its building
Live a little and laugh a lot at the upcoming Bleepin’ Funny comedy benefit show, to fundraise for Tsunami Books’ efforts to purchase its building … Continue reading
UO Almost 100 Years Ago
Ed’s Coed, made by students in 1929, plays again with a live band at the UO June 3
Ninety-seven years ago, on Nov. 15, 1929, a movie called Ed’s Coed opened at the McDonald Theatre in downtown Eugene. Back then, it still played … Continue reading