Baritone on Aisle Three
Calvin Orlando Smith sings his way through life
One night nearly three decades ago, following a performance of Evita in which he had sung several ensemble roles, Calvin Orlando Smith stepped out on … Continue reading
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Planning Your Corona-cation
How not to let social distancing get you down
Update: The governor issued an executive order March 23 telling Oregonians to stay at home, and state parks are now closed. “Individuals may go outside … Continue reading
Things to Do While Maintaining Health Precautions
Update: The governor issued an executive order March 23 telling Oregonians to stay at home, and state parks are now closed. “Individuals may go outside … Continue reading
Gardener Power
Growing in a time of climate change
Did spring arrive a month early in Eugene this year? While it’s tough not to enjoy good, mild gardening weather in February, it makes me … Continue reading
“I’m sorry”
As Eugene Weekly’s calendar editor, I have found myself either saying or typing the words “I’m sorry” to far too many people this week. My … Continue reading
Show, Interrupted
The cast of VLT’s Little Women auditioned, rehearsed and had a final dress. Then the show was halted before opening night
Until recently, the threat of coronavirus still seemed distant. Even with several cases in Oregon, life in Eugene went on as normal. Plays and other … Continue reading
The Sounds of Silence
Musicians adjust to life without music in the midst of coronavirus
The news came slow, then fast. On March 12, in hopes of mitigating the spread of the coronavirus and amid calls for social distancing in … Continue reading
COVID-19 Cancellations
Send Eugene Weekly your updates about local gatherings canceled due to the novel coronavirus
Eugene Weekly will be updating this page with cancellations of local events as well as links to alternatives to gatherings, such as webstreaming or Zoom … Continue reading
Get Shaken and Stirred
Want to know local bartenders better? Looking for drink inspiration? We got you.
I’ve always wondered what bartenders thought when I ordered my simple vodka cranberry. I’m not someone who experiments with different drinks or goes out to … Continue reading
Drunk Every Night
Where to drink every night of the week in Eugene
I spent the last two weeks drinking nearly every night, for strictly journalistic purposes. I found that on any given night, there’s at least one bar … Continue reading