Slap Shot
Spend some time on the ice for the love of the sport — and beer
The buzzer blares, wrapping up a championship game between two teams of the Apollo League, the top level of play at the Rink Exchange’s adult … Continue reading
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Run to Daylight
Grace Potter returns with first new music in four years
If it weren’t for music, Grace Potter might have become a visual artist. “My dad would let us use the records he didn’t like as … Continue reading
Hayes Carll
“Jesus and Elvis, painted on velvet/hanging at the bar here every night.” Nope, it’s not Kenny Chesney. Well, Chesney recorded it but singer-songwriter Hayes Carll … Continue reading
Loving Kitsch
An exhibit explores the aesthetic of Lane County’s ordinary past
The Lane County History Museum is celebrating poor taste. The Culture of Kitsch, curator Faith Kreskey says, is meant to be a lighthearted look at … Continue reading
Hot Water Therapy
Objects in tub may be smaller than they appear
Some of the best conversations I’ve ever had were in the tub. In fact, the first time I’d ever been to Springfield Spas and Tanning, … Continue reading
Yuvee Rays
Former Eugene post-punk band releases new album
After fashioning a live-in vehicle from an 18-passenger van, Brendon and Jacob Broome, two brothers living in Dayton, Ohio, hit the road. Their plan was … Continue reading
Celtic Nintendo Ballet
Dragon and the Night Queen takes flight despite injuries
Ballet Fantastique danced with multi-mythological ambitions on wounded wings in Dragon and the Night Queen, an original ballet that pairs nicely with a Guinness. With … Continue reading
It’s About Time – March 2019
The January column featured one of our nastiest garden pests, European red slug. It’s an exotic, invasive species. I return here to discuss another abundant, … Continue reading
SPICE Robo Rat Rally Gala & Exposition
And they’re off for the first ever SPICE Robo Rat Rally Gala & Exposition! There’s Millie, Gilda, Jane, Trouble and Dazzle for your entertainment dollar … Continue reading
PUP Love
Toronto punk band PUP talks their music and moving up from the comfort of 'shitty dive bars'
Getting hold of Stefan Babcock of the punk rock band PUP took some work. Some miscommunication between the band’s publicity team and me resulted in … Continue reading