Mac’s Nightclub and Restaurant
Like jazz? Love the saxophone? On the evenings of Sept. 23 through 25, Mac’s Nightclub and Restaurant will set up its outdoor stage and fire … Continue reading
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Bring the Heat
Stay on Main Street to find some of the best Mexican food in Springfield
By Jade Yamazaki Stewart and Henry Houston Imagine a world where there’s one long stretch of road with several stellar Mexican restaurants and carts along … Continue reading
Horses in the Oregon Wildfire Smoke
What can horse owners do to prevent illness from Oregon's wildfire smoke?
Headlines have been filled with heartwarming stories of horses being rescued and evacuated from the Oregon fires. The Holiday Farm Fire up the McKenzie River … Continue reading
Honey, We Shrunk the Orchestra
Local ensembles keep the sound of music alive with safety precautions
Orchestras are getting smaller, adjusting to the COVID-19 era. But orchestras adapting to the times isn’t new. Gustav Mahler added instruments that were supposed to … Continue reading
BRING It On
Eugene recycling/reuse center to unveil new statue made from recycled and reused parts
Are you sure you want to throw that away? For those at BRING Recycling, the answer to that question is always “no.” In fact, the … Continue reading
Ballet On The Green — Preview Night
They will have to avoid the rough, the sand traps and water hazards, but if the dancers of Ballet Fantastique stay on the green, they … Continue reading
Songwriting, Alone
Central Oregon songwriter releases album of intimate, introspective recordings from isolation
Acoustic singer-songwriter Pete Kartsounes’ studio work is known for big production, with lots of guest appearances. For years, though, Kartsounes’ friends and fans wanted a … Continue reading
Getting Back on Stage
After half a year on hiatus, Eugene’s performing arts groups seek a path back to live audiences
Live performance all but died in and around Eugene more than six months ago. That’s when the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold in Oregon, … Continue reading
Stories, Skits and Sketches
In the midst of a global pandemic, civil rights movement, historic election and natural disasters, sometimes all we can do is laugh. The Readers Theater … Continue reading
Latinx Mural Coming to Springfield in 2021
Why next year? Pandemic travel restrictions have stuck the artist in China
Next summer, downtown Springfield looks to add the vivid colors and historical sweep of an authentic Latinx mural to its array of public art. The … Continue reading