“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…]
Author: Sarina Dorie - Arts Writer
Play review: Historical drama relevant to modern audiences at Cottage Theatre
COTTAGE GROVE – In a stunning revival of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s scandalous 1782 novel, Cottage Theatre’s “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” expertly weaves a tale of manipulation and decadence that resonates chillingly with today’s world of power plays and societal excess. The director, Jesse Merz, described the show’s theme as “love[Read More…]
‘Theater for everyone’ approach inspiring all ages at Pegasus Playhouse
SPRINGFIELD – Pegasus Playhouse on Main Street is an excellent find for people of all ages interested in a theater in our backyard. “We are up-and-coming, but our audiences grow by the day,” says the founder and artistic director, Scott Frazier-Maskiell, full of enthusiasm. Frazier-Maskiell started the theater in 2018[Read More…]
A Queen’s Affair: Miss Oregon Volunteer Pageant is Jan. 11 at the Wildish
SPRINGFIELD – Six beautiful women competing for the title of queen. It sounds like a situation out of a reality TV show, not something that would happen in Springfield. On the contrary, A Queen’s Affair: Miss Oregon Volunteer Pageant will be hosted for the first time at the Wildish Theater[Read More…]
Springfield business unique as a kitten’s whiskers
SPRINGFIELD – I would like to introduce you to Bean. Bean was dropped off at the Emergency Veterinary Hospital on Pioneer Parkway with an eye injury by a good Samaritan, then treated and transferred to a local cat rescue. After being socialized with other foster cats through The Cat Rescue[Read More…]
Crafty Mercantile closes; owner is retiring, not retreating
“Michele Rose is an asset to this community and has done so much to contribute,” says Georgia Haskell of the Cottage Grove Chamber. If an art event is happening in Cottage Grove, it is hard not to run into Michele Rose. There’s a good chance it is an event she[Read More…]
Little theater, big energy: Purdum looks to drive more engagement as new Wildish director
SPRINGFIELD – On Sept. 1, Wildish Theater welcomed a new theater director. Upon meeting the new director, Camron Purdum, it is obvious why he got the job. Despite being only 27-years-old, Purdum brings the passion, enthusiasm, and energy of youth into his new position. “He is super contagious – personality wise[Read More…]
Hitchcock lovers will be thrilled by Cottage Theatre’s play
COTTAGE GROVE — Cottage Theatre’s play, “The 39 Steps,” is an action-packed spoof of all things Hitchcock. The performance, which runs through Dec. 22, is a remake of a film directed by Hitchcock but reinterpreted as a comedy. And there is no doubt about it: this is a hilarious play![Read More…]
Business spotlight: Tales from the Springfield Crypt
SPRINGFIELD — Imagine what it would be like if Spirit Halloween, Hot Topic, and Value Village had a love child. This Springfield store isn’t just open around Halloween. You can get your gothic fix all year round. Located in downtown Springfield at 226 7th St., The Crypt may be one[Read More…]
Locals recount spooky encounters in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD – The air is crisp with the scent of fall foliage and freshly cut hay, ushering the spooky activities in the southern Willamette Valley: Haunted hayrides, spooky lagoons, and hair-raising late-night golf sessions. These handcrafted haunted attractions are made to engineer fear, but at other locations around town, hauntings[Read More…]
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