
Category Scene & Heard


Left on Tenth makes all the right moves
SPRINGFIELD – It was early in the first set, and the crowd was still sampling their beignets and chicken sausage gumbo Friday night as Left on Tenth performed during the inaugural Bourbon Street Festival at PublicHouse. You kind of got the vibe, just from the…

‘The Ladies Shakespeare Club’ premieres Feb. 17 at The Very Little Theatre
“All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.” (Act 2, Scene 7 of “As You Like It”) These words from Shakespeare remind us that we all play our parts in this beautifully chaotic world. Our stories intertwine as we move…

February art scene: Check every corner for treasures
SPRINGFIELD — The Island Park Gallery at Willamalane’s Adult Activity Center returned to the art walk in February with a reception that included complimentary refreshments, live piano music by Chuck Dinsfriend, shuttle service to and from downtown, and featured local artist Ellen Gabehart. Gabehart is…

Go2: week of Feb 16.

Review: ‘Good Man, Charlie Brown’ a bright, whirlwind performance
COTTAGE GROVE — Sunday, Feb. 5 was a dreary, gray afternoon in Lane County. The inside of The Cottage Theatre, however, was a pleasant contrast. My best friend and I, along with a nearly sold out theatre of eager audience members, were immediately greeted with…

Go2: Week of Feb 9.

Grove honors poet Burns
COTTAGE GROVE — Last week, Coast Fork Brewing hosted the 8th Annual “Robert Burns night,” celebrating the birthday of the Bard of Scotland. The ale-house was filled with tartan, whiskey and poetry in the spirit of Robert Burns Day, a Scottish national holiday that celebrates…

‘The next best thing’ to being in New Orleans
SPRINGFIELD — Hmmm … what kind of party theme makes sense for early February? “Our team came together and we immediately thought about Mardi Gras,” said Christine Vosters, events and music coordinator at PublicHouse. “It’s the first time we’re doing this, but we’re very excited.…
