Not All Who Sonder Are Lost
Kishi Bashi comes to the WOW Hall
“Sonder” is defined by The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows as the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as … Continue reading
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Violin Virtuosos
Rock stars don’t always play the guitar
From Joseph Joachim to Jascha Heifetz to Itzhak Perlman to Joshua Bell and so many more, solo violinists have been the closest things to rock … Continue reading
A Christmas with (Almost) No Carol
Holiday season means a return of old favorites
“But you were always a good man of business, Jacob,” faltered Scrooge, who now began to apply this to himself. “Business!” cried the Ghost, wringing … Continue reading
Shrouded In Shadows
Eugene Weekly presents ShiSho performing for #lincolnstreetsessions
Eugene Weekly presents ShiSho performing ‘ Shrouded In Shadows’ live at the EW offices for #lincolnstreetsessions . While this folk punk duo’s residency in Eugene … Continue reading
The Humorous Hari Kondabolu
In this week’s episode of What’s Happening, we catch up with Eugene Weekly arts freelancer Will Kennedy about his interview with Indian-American comedian Hari Kondabolu. Kondabolu talked about a documentary he created called “The Problem with Apu,” current events and politics as well as his upcoming show at the Hult Center. Read Kennedy’s full story on Kondabolu in our Thursday, Nov. 16, print issue of EW or read it online at EugeneWeekly.com.
Protest songs
Music to inspire the vote
The only good thing about Donald Trump is that he has made time slow down. As we get older, every year seems to pass more … Continue reading
Authentically Ani
Ani DiFranco brings her unique presence to Eugene
Ani DiFranco has had many labels — singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, poet, activist, feminist, businesswoman — but at the end of the day she’s just Ani. … Continue reading
Is There a Jewish Art?
The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education finds a new home
The Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education moved to its new location in Portland’s Pearl District this summer — taking over the space … Continue reading
Out of the Darkness
Original adaptation of Ursula K. Le Guin’s sci-fi classic hits the stage at University Theatre
First published in 1969, Ursula K. Le Guin’s feminist sci-fi classic The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of Genly Ai. Ai is an … Continue reading
Are These Even Photographs?
A new photo exhibition challenges Eugene’s conventional photography
If you’re a Eugene photographer, be forewarned. A visit to Joseph Peila’s current show Annexed might push you out of your comfort zone. Not only … Continue reading