SPRINGFIELD – The BLOCK Party is back Friday night for its fourth year, and for the first time, Main Street in downtown Springfield will be closed for pedestrians. It will feature music, food, prizes, family games, street art, cocktail lounges, and more. “Springfield BLOCK Party is a celebration of Springfield[Read More…]
Entertainment
Marvelous murder mystery on stage at Cottage Theatre
COTTAGE GROVE — Those who enjoy murder mysteries, Sherlock Holmes, live theater, and comedy will enjoy the play “The Game’s Afoot.” Written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Janet Rust, the performance is underway at the Cottage Theatre in Cottage Grove through Aug. 27. “I hope you’re ready to have[Read More…]
Presto! Eugene Symphony delights Bohemia Park crowd
COTTAGE GROVE – Nobody was wearing formal attire. Admission was free. Kids were running around in the grass. Tasty treats were available in the food trucks. Same deal as it is every year when the Eugene Symphony makes its annual appearance at Bohemia Park during the Concert in the Park[Read More…]
Examining appreciation versus appropriation in the Springfield belly dance community
When Diana Yochkova Smith performs, audiences see her passion and skill. Many see the name “Diana Smith” and dismiss the olive complexion; they assume she is a Caucasian American belly dancing. That is incorrect on multiple levels. Smith is an immigrant from Bulgaria who takes dance classes in Springfield. Her[Read More…]
Performer likes to “Nestle up” with community
RON HARTMAN / CHRONICLE PHOTO- Greg Nestler performs at the PublicHouse in Springfield on Friday evening. SPRINGFIELD – Greg Nestler is playing this Friday at the Bohemia Mining Days Festival in Cottage Grove. On July 28, Nestler and his band will help celebrate the return of the Coburg Concert in[Read More…]
Todd Snider performing in southern Willamette Valley
Todd Snider will be inducted in the Oregon Music Hall of Fame on Saturday. It’s been a long, winding, exhilarating road for Todd Snider, who was finally afforded a much-needed break when Covid came around. “I put out my first album in ’94 and I’ve been touring ever since until[Read More…]
Music Listing
FRIDAY, MARCH 13 • The HipBillys (acoustic folk rock). Saginaw Vineyard, 6 p.m. THU., MARCH 12 • T-Chronic, TENJ, Zazzle Saswell (reggae, hip-hop) Mohawk Tavern, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY, MARCH 13 • The HipBillys (acoustic folk rock) Saginaw Vineyard, 6 p.m. • Anders Osborne (New Orleans singer-songwriter) Sessions Music Hall, 7:30[Read More…]
Original lyrics, unique sound drive eclectic band
Grace Honeywell on violin performs with Noah Tretter, who earned his music degree from UO. Ron Hartman/The Chronicle COTTAGE GROVE – Sometimes, as any good cook will tell you, tossing a bunch of diversified ingredients together in the same pot is the way to make the best stew. That’s sort[Read More…]
Area club celebrating iconic Dead bassist, 80
Quick, who’s the eldest member of the Grateful Dead, living or deceased? If you said bass player Phil Lesh, you win a complimentary dancing bear sticker. But you probably didn’t know that “Lesh Philling” was getting ready to turn 80 years old. To celebrate the occasion on Saturday, March 14[Read More…]
Mr. Fantasy – Holbrook unveils a fanciful, fun play at the Opal Center
The younger cast members: Royal Staff members, (back row, left to right) June Smith (Royal Chief Engineer/Lynx), Iylah Molyneaux (Messenger Girl Ava/Deer), Ian Miller (King Winifred’s Soldier/Lion), Raven Foraker (Head Steward/Deer); (front row) Zoe Goings (Messenger Girl Ella/Parrot), Rose Smith (Yvette, Queen Zinnia’s Lady in Waiting/Bunny) and Monica Venice (Molly,[Read More…]
