Uncap It, Uncork It
And start that slide into summer
Climate change and wildfires aside, the Willamette Valley is a glorious place for grapes, hops and clean water — and that translates into a symphony … Continue reading
Whats-Happening: Page 140
Memorial Day weekend at Lane County’s vineyards
If the drive away from the noise and traffic that is city life to the scenic wine estates isn’t tempting enough, think of the relaxing … Continue reading
The MFA Show is Back in Town
UO art graduates exhibit their final work at Ditch Projects in Springfield
As an arts writer in Eugene, I have been aware that some artists don’t believe our town appreciates contemporary art. This perception has been at … Continue reading
Lord Huron
Live at the Hult Center [5.21.22]
Modest Mouse
Live at Cuthbert Amphitheater [5.19.22]
Soromundi Lesbian Chorus of Eugene: 30 Years of Song
Thirty years after its first performance, rehearsals were strong and bags were almost packed for a tour of Northern California in March 2020 when the … Continue reading
Rooted in Place
Havenroot works to restore the site near Veneta once owned by Camp Fire Wilani and to draw crowds with music and arts festivals
A 219-acre parcel of land once owned by Camp Fire Wilani west of Eugene in Veneta is now open for small music festivals and other related … Continue reading
Book Binge
Eugene-area writers have been on a roll in the past year. We check in on some of their recently published work
Perhaps there’s something in the air. Maybe it’s all that pandemic isolation. Or just possibly Eugene really is a great city of the arts and … Continue reading
Visions & Dreams — Nature & Spirit
Asante Riverwind has been an activist for decades on social and ecological issues, and he has often expressed himself on these issues through music, art … Continue reading
Punk and the Pandemic
Singer, writer and spoken word artist Henry Rollins brings his commentary to Eugene
Like most people, legendary punk rock figure Henry Rollins spent the past few years at home, listening to Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recommendations. “I believe in … Continue reading