Historic Medicine
Hike to the North Umpqua’s pictographs and lookouts
You have to hike to see the ancient pictographs and historic fire lookouts of the North Umpqua. Prehistoric rock art is rare in western Oregon, … Continue reading
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Drag Is Art
Drag story time and performances highlight the First Friday ArtWalk and kick off Pride month
It’s the start of Pride Month, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than to hang out with drag queens. They will be the … Continue reading
Betrayal, Romance and Comedy
One of Shakespeare’s famous last plays takes the stage this August
Travel back to a magical time as one of Shakespeare’s mysterious, comical and romantic plays unfolds. Free Shakespeare in the Park presents The Tempest, which … Continue reading
Rising Novelist Meets Struggling Actress
A five-year relationship is explored in this classic musical
Emotional, powerful and intimate describes The Last Five Years, a 2001 musical created by Jason Robert Brown. It was adapted into a comedic musical film … Continue reading
A Force for Change
The Lane County History Museum hosts the Eugene Friends of Farm Workers exhibit
Founded in 1972 by local activists Marion Phelan and Mel Kang, Eugene Friends of Farm Workers (EFFW) emerged from a blend of local activism and … Continue reading
Giant Steps
BendreTheGiant adds neo-soul flavor to Eugene’s music scene
Bendre’s speaking voice is strikingly similar to his singing voice — too conversational to reach Isaac Hayes’ levels of sensuality, but a soulful, luxe baritone … Continue reading
Kamasi Washington
Live at McDonald Theatre [6.1.24]
All in the Family
Acclaimed jazz musician Kamasi Washington performs in Eugene
Jazz musician Kamasi Washington says Fearless Movement, his latest album, was inspired by the birth of his daughter three years ago. Kamasi’s dad, Rickey Washington, … Continue reading
Hippie Freaks, Rampant Punks!
Eileen Polk isn’t just a photographer of punk and hippie cultures — she’s a member, too.
Eileen Polk Photography: 20th Century Subculture – Hippie Freaks, Rampant Punks! will be on display at Sam Bond’s Garage through June. Sam Bond’s is a … Continue reading
Back to Black (and White)
Photography at Oregon’s show at Maude Kerns Art Center revels in a return to monochrome
Having been banished to artistic obsolescence for the past few decades, black and white photography is enjoying a renaissance in the art world, from the … Continue reading