SPRINGFIELD – We might be 90 minutes from Florence, but the ocean is closer than you think. Five-year-old mermaid wannabes and toddler pirates can now set sail on a new adventure close to home. Lagoon Playcafe, which opened less than a month ago at 141-145 Pioneer Parkway E, is already[Read More…]
Author: Sarina Dorie - Arts Writer
Talent search at Axe & Fiddle could net artists $10k in prizes
COTTAGE GROVE – The lights hit the stage at the Axe and Fiddle at 657 E. Main St. The audience hushes in the crowded bar. Anticipation builds. A talented performer gives it everything. Will this be the winner? Emerging musicians and performers have the opportunity to participate in a contest[Read More…]
‘Trail to Oregon’ a silly spinoff of video game
SPRINGFIELD – “You have died of dysentery.” Do you remember the classic video game, “The Oregon Trail?” The game was popularized in the 1980s and became a staple in elementary school computer labs throughout the 1990s. The educational game of strategy, in all its pixelated bliss, taught players about the[Read More…]
Birds, ‘Techno Art’ featured exhibits at 2nd Friday Art Walk in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – In the summer, the art walk in Springfield becomes a vibrant and exciting event. With pleasant weather and a diverse lineup of artists, it offers a great evening in town while allowing participants to get some exercise as they stroll from gallery to gallery. This month’s Art Walk[Read More…]
Enjoy the macabre: Grove hosts Oregon premiere of Poe musical
COTTAGE GROVE – Are you drawn to Gothic aesthetics and tragic stories? Do you have a taste for the macabre with elements of the Victorian era? If so, you might be a fan of Edgar Allan Poe. In that case, lovers of musicals, those seeking something unique, and fans of[Read More…]
‘Fantasy Victorian event venue,’ antique mall opens in Drain, upcoming events slated
DRAIN – A new venue opened in Drain this month, and it is destined to be a favorite. One might even say it is in the stars. Capricorn Manor, a “fantasy Victorian event venue” featuring an antique mall and vendor shop, welcomed visitors to its grand opening on May 16[Read More…]
Speaking your language: Día de los Niños combining with Día de los Libros
SPRINGFIELD – If you’re looking for a family-friendly event celebrating literacy with free books, kid-friendly arts and crafts, and Latinx heritage, you’ll be pleased to find one in Springfield. On Friday, April 25, Comunidad Y Herencia Cultural will celebrate Día de los Niños (Children’s Day) with Springfield Public Library’s Día[Read More…]
‘Nun’ will be disappointed with Pegasus’ latest offering
SPRINGFIELD – If you enjoyed Sister Act in the 1990s, you will enjoy the musical comedy Nunsense now on stage at Pegasus Playhouse at 402 Main St. However, this play might be even zanier! It features tap dancing, ballet, ventriloquism, and singing. Audiences enjoyed this play so much when it[Read More…]
Lifetime interest in art led tattoo artist to Black Forest
SPRINGFIELD – Analytics and advisory company Gallup’s “State of the Global Workplace” studies regularly find that employee engagement – considered a close proxy for happiness – leads to more productivity, higher customer satisfaction and profitability, and fewer safety incidents. So when tattoo artist Daniel Ingvalson says he “wants to be[Read More…]
Theatre review: ‘Spelling Bee’ is simply g-r-e-a-t
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is presented on stage at Pegasus Playhouse and features improvisation and surprises, culminating in an unforgettable theater experience. The musical comedy, which will be on stage at 402 Main St. through the weekend, promises to be an interactive experience for audience members. The[Read More…]
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