She Takes the Mike
NW festival to showcase a roster of talented women comedians
“Up next, she’s from Washington…” As soon as the audience heard “she” they erupted in cheers. One word was all it took. When Lynette Manning … Continue reading
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‘A Christmas Tree Fell On My Grandma’
In his standup show in Eugene, John Waters will talk on getting batteries for Christmas and canceling Santa
“I’m so respectable now I could puke,” John Waters says. “I’m even getting a star on Hollywood Boulevard.” Set to perform his standup show, … Continue reading
Ho Ho Ho for the Holidays
Eugene celebrates the Winter Solstice in all kinds of ways
We all need music, lights and frivolity to hold the darkness at bay this time of year. ‘Tis the season, as they say, to cozy … Continue reading
‘S Wonderful’ Swinging
The Anderson Brothers bring Gershwin to The Shedd
“True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. My people are Americans and my time is today,” George Gershwin … Continue reading
When Worse Comes to Worst
Two friends fall out in Martin McDonagh’s The Banshees of Inisherin
It was Hegel who famously quipped that all we really learn from history is that people learn nothing from history. Yowza, right? And so here … Continue reading
Fill Your Pantry
The summer harvest is in, the cold weather has descended, and it’s time to fill apartments and homes with the thick aroma of fresh soups … Continue reading
The Afro-futurist Instrumentalist
Jake Blount talks about his music and coming to Eugene
Multi-instrumentalist Jake Blount’s musical journey began while growing up in Washington, D.C., where he began playing electric guitar at 12 years old. He later learned … Continue reading
Fantasy, Food and Music
Old Nick’s offers classic European pub food with a fantastical twist
Whimsical web-covered branches encase all the small gothic chandeliers on the ceiling at Old Nick’s Pub, and sturdy wooden tables stand on the black floors. … Continue reading
Holy Schnitzel!
German eatery Pig and Turnip goes brick and mortar and expands its menu
It’s a typical restaurant lull between lunch and dinner at Pig and Turnip, and there’s the sound of pounding in the restaurant’s kitchen. No, the … Continue reading
Heaven’s Musician
Park and statue in Waldport will honor Black musician and civic leader who was brought to Oregon as a slave
It’s only a matter of time until someone makes a movie about Louis Southworth’s remarkable life. An Oregon pioneer, a professional fiddle player, a blacksmith, … Continue reading