Can’t Compare to the Fair
I’ve never been to the Oregon Country Fair. I asked my friend Elijah (a Eugene native and two-time fairgoer) what it’s like. The first thing … Continue reading
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Acts to Catch
From circuses to spoken word, Fair is full!
The Oregon Country Fair is known for its out-of-the-box performances and a culture of magic. There’s over 17 stages and hundreds of artisans selling handmade … Continue reading
Follow The Ravens
Ravens bring memories in the film ‘Hrafnamynd,’ which comes to Art House July 8
Ravens have graced film and literature, most notably in Edgar Allan Poe’s poem “The Raven.” Typically, they have been depicted as messengers of death or … Continue reading
Thriving Under Fear
Community garden brings people empowerment
Marina Herrera mixes compost and soil to replant her tomatoes. The stems look as if they were strands of spaghetti noodles that could fall down … Continue reading
The Sound of Music
Accomplished Oregon Bach Festival ensemble singer Zerrin Agabigum Martin steps forward to share her hearing loss journey
Oregon Bach Festival audiences have likely heard Zerrin Agabigum Martin sing. Since 2010, the University of Michigan and Westminster Choir College-trained mezzo-soprano voice has joined … Continue reading
Crescent Stroll
Hike to views and wildflowers on Crescent Mountain
The High Cascades are still plagued with snow and mosquitoes, so why not hike to a peak in the Old Cascades instead? These mile-high ancient … Continue reading
Fireworks, baseball, protest and rodeos to celebrate July 4th
An excuse to make a special plan for Independence Day.
Whether or not you feel the urge to celebrate this upcoming federal holiday, there is no excuse not to take advantage of a day off … Continue reading
Moshpit Market Ready to Rock and Roll
Punk rock and cool crafts at Wandering Goat July 5
Looking for a rad time with punk rock in Eugene? On Saturday, July 5, Moshpit Market, a weirdos fair and punk show looks to keep … Continue reading
Contentment and Love Over Fear and Loathing
OBF stages a stunning and provocative consideration of Matthew Shepard
There’s a moment inside Craig Hella Johnson’s brilliant and gripping oratorio Considering Matthew Shepard that damn near brought me to tears — because I would, … Continue reading
The Load Gets Lighter
A North Eugene High School accordion player will soon have a new instrument — she hopes — for summer touring
She has been to more places around the world than the average high school student, and the awards for her accordion playing are piling up. … Continue reading