The Handy Rice Knife
Have you discovered the rice knife?
I knew nothing about this handy, inexpensive tool until I joined the volunteers at Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden, where it is standard issue. It consists of … Continue reading
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Connecting Through Culture
The DisOrient Asian American Film Festival screens virtually from March 19-28
The 16th annual DisOrient Asian American Film Festival almost didn’t happen this year. Last year’s festival, which screened March 10-15, narrowly became one of the … Continue reading
Eugene Weekly Presents Our Annual Planting Guide
Prepare your gardens!
Planning is one of the most important elements of gardening. It is also one of the easiest steps to overlook, especially for the beginner. Knowing … Continue reading
Life Lessons
Eugene’s Sammy Warm Hands releases memoir, retires from touring
Sam Wartenbee has always been DIY. “I self-published a book in elementary school,” the rapper, musician, podcast host and author who grew up in Eugene … Continue reading
One for the Road
A few months after Oregon legalized to-go cocktails, here’s where to grab some of the most creative local drinks
There’s art to making a cocktail. Sure, most of us can make a decent gin and tonic — or vodka and orange juice — but … Continue reading
Mixing it Up
Local liquor stores share advice for crafting cocktails at home
Making your own drinks, as it turns out, is a lot like dating — everyone has their own taste, what works well for some won’t … Continue reading
HeadStrong: The Women of Rural Uganda
The youngest who is profiled is only 10 years old. Her name is Jovia Aber, and she works at a quarry on the weekends to … Continue reading
The Maxie Movie
Locally produced feature film wins several awards at Swedish film festival
Telling a gently unfolding story of two unhoused teenage lovers living with drug addiction on the streets of Eugene, the locally produced feature film Maxie … Continue reading
Critical Art
Eugene Contemporary Art’s interdisciplinary art exhibit examines race, identity and privilege
Lane Community College art instructor Kathleen Caprario was a textile design artist in New York City before she moved to Oregon. When she came to … Continue reading
Camera Ready
Eugene Symphony’s return to the Hult Center to be broadcast with venue’s new cameras
The last time Eugene Symphony performed at the Hult Center, it was Feb. 23 — 2020 — and the solo pianist Jeffrey Kahane had performed … Continue reading