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Former pet store owner pays prostitute with Girl Scout donations and a bushbaby

News

Former Eugene area pet store owner Nathan McClain paid a prostitute with donations that were intended for the Girl Scouts and gave her a bushbaby (aka Galago primate) as a tip.  McClain was arrested after he was observed exiting an adult porn shop apparently under the influence of methamphetamines, according to the press release from the Eugene Police Department today. The Galago, named Gooey, is safe. The full press release is below. Continue reading →

(sub)Urban Projections: Too slick and scattered

Arts

The annual (sub)Urban Projections multimedia fest, which began last night at the Hult Center, has grown into an event that the community seems to get more excited for every year, and rightfully so. The event is singular in this city; it’s an arts adventure with unexpected tech oddities, collaborations and innovations around every corner and up every staircase. Continue reading →

Voodoo Doughnut Made a Prince Doughnut But It’s Not Vegan

News

Voodoo Doughnut made a purple-topped raspberry-filled doughnut to honor Prince, and people immediately complained that it's not vegan. Voodoo Doughnut's response? "Unfortunately we weren't expecting prince to pass away today and didn't make extra vegan doughnuts this morning." It's comments section gold on the Voodoo Facebook page. And yes, the Prince treat is available at the Eugene store.  Continue reading →

Shadow & Light at Beall Hall, April 8

Performing Arts

The capacity crowd at Beall Hall Friday night was only satisfied after not one, but two standing ovations for Joan Szymko’s new work “Shadow & Light”, performed beautifully by the Eugene Vocal Arts Ensemble, the Eugene Concert Orchestra and soloists Marietta Simpson, Sarah Joanne Davis and Brendan Tuohy, under the direction of artistic director and conductor Diane Retallack.  Continue reading →