Category Scene & Heard

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…

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.…

Go2: week of Feb. 2

MON. FEB. 6 – SUN. FEB. 12 • Bourbon Street Fest at the PublicHouse, 418 A St. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Features seven days of New Orleans-style food specials, Bourbon Street cocktails, specialty beers, and live music. TUESDAY, FEB. 7  •…

No Art Walk? No problem

Art aplenty despite no formal event SPRINGFIELD – During the winter months, the Springfield’s Second Friday Art Walk often has fewer venues participating because there aren’t as many art enthusiasts interested in walking from building to building in the cold and rain. For that reason,…

Things to do…

THURSDAY, JAN. 26 • Mario Kart Tournament, 6 – 8 p.m., Gryffs Pub, 720 S. A St. • Growing Vegetables Class with Ross Penhallegon, 8 – 9:30 p.m., free, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 525 66th St., Relief Society Room FRIDAY, JAN.…