The Magic of St. Olaf
The premiere a cappella choir comes to Eugene Feb. 8
Anton Armstrong knew a good thing when he heard it as an undergrad at St. Olaf College in Minnesota — the school’s choir. He graduated … Continue reading
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A ’20s Twist
Eugene Opera set to renew a Puccini classic with a flapper-era update
“It goes by much quicker than an Avengers movie,” Andrew Bisantz says of the opera La Bohème. “There’s never a dull moment.” Bisantz, in his … Continue reading
From Swing To The Cool
The Shedd hosts winter OFAM through Jan. 22
“I’ll Be Seeing You” — sung by Frank Sinatra, Billie Holiday and many others — carries at its heart the tender spirit of friends and … Continue reading
‘S Wonderful’ Swinging
The Anderson Brothers bring Gershwin to The Shedd
“True music must repeat the thought and inspirations of the people and the time. My people are Americans and my time is today,” George Gershwin … Continue reading
The Show Goes On, Sort Of
Venues and performers are canceling performances as COVID continues to surge
Live performance is slowing down in Eugene once more as the COVID-19 infection rate continues to skyrocket in Lane County. So far Gov. Kate Brown … Continue reading
Eugene Jazz Station is re-opening after pandemic hiatus with 'mystery guest' performing Sept. 10 and Halie Loren on Sept. 11
Closed since March 2020, the Eugene venue has used its time off to remodel
Let the trumpets sound: The Jazz Station is formally re-opening after more than a year of being closed down for COVID and for a remodel. … Continue reading
A Small Connection to Rap Royalty
A UO student and hip-hop aficionado reflects on Big Boi's return to Eugene Nov. 29
The first time I ever cared about Ducks football was earlier this year, when I found out that Big Boi, from legendary Atlanta rap duo … Continue reading
Surfs Drugs — Full Session
Eugene Weekly presents Surfs Drugs performing for #lincolnstreetsessions
Eugene Weekly presents Surfs Drugs full #lincolnstreetsessions recording live at the EW offices. Back Beat: Lincoln Street Sessions are a series of live studio performances featuring … Continue reading
A Pacific Northwest Music Sampler
Annual arts conference hits Eugene with PNW regional artists looking for gigs
For the staff at the downtown Eugene Hilton, it’s just another event filled with people looking at each other’s chest to read names and professions. … Continue reading
Egotones — Full Session
live in the EW office
Eugene Weekly presents Egotones performing live for #lincolnstreetsessions live at the EW offices. Eugene Weekly’s Back Beat: Lincoln Street Sessions are a series of live … Continue reading