Uncap It, Uncork It
And start that slide into summer
Climate change and wildfires aside, the Willamette Valley is a glorious place for grapes, hops and clean water — and that translates into a symphony … Continue reading
News
Educating for the Climate
Oregon educators are laying the groundwork for what legislation on climate education could look like
Like it or not, climate change is leaving its mark. Polar ice caps are melting, and sea levels are rising. Earth is on a trajectory … Continue reading
Two Years Later
The struggle against police killings of Black people continues
May 25 marked two years since the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis cop Derek Chauvin. Though not the last Black man killed by militarized … Continue reading
Doctored Deeds in Rural Lane County
Prominent Lane County land use attorney accused of falsifying land deeds
One of Eugene’s leading land use attorneys is being accused of forging documents that snuck under the radar of Oregon law for over a decade. … Continue reading
Still Possible to Unite
Making HB 2001 a housing plan for all of us
By Diana Bilovsky I often find the discussion concerning House Bill 2001 hard to watch. The disagreeableness, coupled with competing facts, make the city of … Continue reading
Arts
Seeing Their Scars
Two women — and two goats — confront trauma in a bright new play at OCT
In Alabaster, a comic drama concocted by the prolific Southern writer Audrey Cefaly, Alabaster is a fictional town in Alabama, blown to smithereens by a … Continue reading
The MFA Show is Back in Town
UO art graduates exhibit their final work at Ditch Projects in Springfield
As an arts writer in Eugene, I have been aware that some artists don’t believe our town appreciates contemporary art. This perception has been at … Continue reading
Lord Huron
Live at the Hult Center [5.21.22]
Modest Mouse
Live at Cuthbert Amphitheater [5.19.22]
Culture
Blending Food and Beer
Xicha Brewing, a Latinx-owned brewpub, brings its one of a kind food and beer menu to Eugene this summer
Xicha Brewing, known for its innovative and creative approach to Latin American and Spanish food and as the only Latinx brewery in Oregon, is expanding … Continue reading
Roadside Profits
Despite opening two months before the pandemic, Gratitude Brewing weathered the storm and looks forward to post-lockdown success
When south Eugene natives Tristan Cooley and Josh Cosci opened Gratitude Brewing in December 2019, they did so with a vision. They aimed to add … Continue reading
Wine and Dine in Eugene
Grab a bike and visit these wine tasting rooms in the Eugene area
The Willamette Valley produces some of the finest wines in the world. Visiting these wineries and vineyards can require quite a trek, but options also … Continue reading
Memorial Day weekend at Lane County’s vineyards
If the drive away from the noise and traffic that is city life to the scenic wine estates isn’t tempting enough, think of the relaxing … Continue reading
Gallery
Big Thief
Live at McDonald Theatre [5.5.22]
EarthGang
The Biodeghettable Tour live at McDonald Theatre [4.26.22]
Omar Apollo
Live at McDonald Theatre [4.9.22]
Video
New Coat of Warpaint
Indie band Warpaint releases "Champion" in lead up to new album
It’s been six years since the last Warpaint video, but the long drought of new material is over. Indie band Warpaint, two of whose members … Continue reading
Sponsored Content
Civic Park – Play On
In 2014 Art Johnson and his son Derek invited members of the community to meet to discuss a bold and daring vision for the transformation … Continue reading
Kidsports Fieldhouse
“All Kids Play”
Kidsports has been developing and delivering early, positive, youth sport experiences and activities to children in our community since 1954. “All Kids Play,” has been … Continue reading
Civic Park
Indoor and Outdoor Sports and Special Events Destination!
Lane United Football Club After calling the Civic Park Market of Choice their home field for the first time during the 2021 season, local semi-pro … Continue reading
A Ray of Hope in Chaotic Times
Even in these chaotic and perilous times, there is reason for hope. Humanity finds itself at a major crossroads: Do we choose the path of … Continue reading