Natural Athletes: Track & Field Champs of the Animal Kingdom
As we often glorify human athletes, we often forget that many animals could easily outshine us all in athletic ability and natural skills. If you … Continue reading
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POW! Pro Wrestling
POW! Pro Wrestling is back for its show “Altered Egos,” and for those who aren’t up to speed to the soap opera that is professional … Continue reading
The Weight
Robbie Robertson tells his story of The Band in Once Were Brothers
My vote for greatest American rock band of all time tends to hop back and forth. Most of the time, I cast the ballot for … Continue reading
Winds of Winter
Portland heavy rock band with Eugene roots plays Old Nick’s
In 1970, the riff-centric songwriting and dark atmosphere of Black Sabbath’s eponymous debut stood at the intersection of two emerging styles: metal and goth rock. … Continue reading
Being Squidward Tentacles
Head to The SpongeBob Musical’s Eugene performances to see one of TV’s best cartoons come to life
The Simpsons are responsible for my worldview, more so than any school, church or afterschool group. And as I get older, I start to understand … Continue reading
Don’t Forget
Roger Shimomura at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Roger Shimomura’s life story is, mostly, all-American. Born in Seattle in 1939, he studied art at the University of Washington, joined ROTC and then the … Continue reading
Rapsody
#ABlackWomanCreatedThis at Star Theater
Raphael Saadiq
Live at Crystal Ballroom (2.27.20)
What’s in a Name?
Eugene singer pays tribute to Barbra Streisand’s early years
“Streisand.” It’s a name, crossing over from proper noun to verb — a synonym for fabulous, shot through with electricity. “Streisand,” it could be said, … Continue reading
Tales of the Rails
Spurred by environmentalism, train travel has received more attention as a more sustainable means of traveling. Here’s some encouragement to consider it for your next journey.
My wanderlust fantasies often center on the romantic idea of train travel. I’ll spend hours online combing through information on rail passes throughout the world, … Continue reading