Is It Art or Is It Science?
The art in Uncanny Sensing, Remote Valleys could just as well be referred to as data, which in fact is what the artist Steve Rowell … Continue reading
Whats-Happening: Page 192
Forget Farm Simulator, it’s time to grow for real
For the first two years of high school, I was active in Future Farmers of America. During that time, I raised two hogs, competed in … Continue reading
Exhibition: Coastal Waters / Desert Sands: Oil Paintings by Margaret Prentice
It’s a gorgeous walk through nature during a pandemic, brought to you by artist Margaret Prentice. A native of Indianapolis, Prentice found her way to … Continue reading
Bees, Birds & Beetles
Promote biodiversity with safe environmental practices in the home garden
Grim news: According to a 2019 study, bird populations in the U.S. and around the world have diminished by at least 30 percent since 1970. … Continue reading
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
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