Two Shows, One Great Weekend
The Muse Collective Cabaret celebrates Pride month Burlesque, drag, draglesque, comedy and music. What more is there to know? It’s The Muse Collective Cabaret, so … Continue reading
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Raised a Racist
A narrative of racism, and of redemption
Some years ago, I read a Washington Post story about R. Derek Black’s journey from white nationalist wunderkind to antiracist. I was intrigued because first, … Continue reading
Misfit Island
Mismiths, an L.A.-based Smiths-Misfits tribute act, at Sam Bond’s June 14
According to Mismiths co-lead singer, Gorrissey, his band is a joke gone too far. One night a few years ago, he says, he and a … Continue reading
Spirited Album
Billie Eilish’s new melodies hit just right
After three years of silence, Billie Eilish has been feeding her fans well with her new album Hit Me Hard and Soft, released May 17. … Continue reading
What it Means to Be a Brat
Charli XCX’s new album Brat is the album of the summer
Are brats annoying? Cool? Jaded? Perhaps they’re just misunderstood? But honestly, who cares? Charli XCX’s newest album, Brat, isn’t trying to put brats like her … Continue reading
The Most Eclectic 2024 Playlist
What the Eugene Weekly Staff is Listening to in 2024
2024 is already shaping up to be a wild year for new music. Beyoncé released the second installment in her genre-bending trilogy with the country-inspired … Continue reading
Beauty in Basalt
A small exhibit of landscape photos at the Schnitzer Museum is worth visiting campus to see
One of the least known — but most influential — photographers ever to work in Oregon is the late Terry Toedtemeier. Trained as a scientist … Continue reading
The Beauty Of Raptors
‘Raptors of the Pacific Northwest’ ushers in the Springfield 2nd Friday Art Walk
The beautiful and stately creatures from the Cascades Raptor Center are showcased in lovely paintings this month at the Emerald Art Center in Springfield, and … Continue reading
Smiling Through It
Smiling Friends mixing joy with horror and weirdness in the best way
by Ridic Ferrand This year, I’ve been streaming the Cartoon Network’s newest Adult Swim animated series, Smiling Friends. For the last decade, I have been … Continue reading
Murder Mysteries
Who doesn’t love a good story about unsolved crimes? As a longtime Law & Order: Special Victims Unit watcher and a fan of Mary Higgins … Continue reading