Category Scene & Heard

Thibodeaux gets yuks at Oktoberfest

COTTAGE GROVE – The German beer was flowing, people were mingling and dancing, and everybody was chuckling as Kelly Thibodeaux played “Ain’t No Crocodile” during Saturday’s annual Oktoberfest celebration co-hosted by the Axe & Fiddle and the Brewstation.  “A lot of people come up and…

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Flynn Creek Circus, a rurally-based, circus-theater company, is bringing its talents to Cottage Grove  in October.  Its theme, “‘Balloons, Birds and Other Flying Things’ is created, directed and choreographed by Blaze Birge and the circus cast.The circus will feature original, live music from legendary rock…

Art from the heart

When a viewer looks at art, it is often the subject matter, colors, or ability to capture a flower or landscape realistically that fill one with wonder and awe. We find this art beautiful, and we hang it on our walls. It is easy to…

Everybody’s gone surfin’, Surfin’ USA.

COTTAGE GROVE – It was 1963 and the Beach Boys had just released their first big hit, Surfin’ USA. Dick Dale is largely credited with creating surf music, which was especially popular from 1958-64, just before the Beatles came to America. Jan and Dean were…

City Government Meetings

Need 2 Know Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in-person at City Hall and virtually. Find link on City’s website.FRIDAY, SEPT. 9■ Springfield Historic Commission Awards Subcommittee, 11 a.m.-noon■ Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, 3:30-5 p.m.MONDAY, SEPT. 12■ Public Health Advisory Committee virtual meeting, 3:30-5…

Thing 2 do in Cottage Grove

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9■Ribbon Cutting: Ellyn Amalia Designs, 4 p.m. at 65 W. Oregon Ave., Suite #1.■Movie Night at the Firehouse, “Sing 2,” Creswell Fire Station, 55. N. First St. Move starts at dusk. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m.: Jaw of Life demonstration, inflatable slide, safety…

Things 2 do in Creswell

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9■Ribbon Cutting: Ellyn Amalia Designs, 4 p.m. at 65 W. Oregon Ave., Suite #1.■Movie Night at the Firehouse, “Sing 2,” Creswell Fire Station, 55. N. First St. Move starts at dusk. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m.: Jaw of Life demonstration, inflatable slide, safety…

Things 2 do in Springfield

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9■ Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, City Fountain Plaza, 5-9 p.m.■ Martina Conn Gallery Reception, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., 5-7 p.m. Fluid art during the Springfield Second Friday Art Walk. Live music from pianist Chuck Dinsfriend.THURSDAY, SEPT. 15■Birds of Oregon…

Things 2 Do in Cottage Grove

FRIDAY, SEPT. 2■ Inner Limits Live at Saginaw Vineyard, 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m., 80247 Delight Valley School Rd.SATURDAY, SEPT. 3■ The 4th Annual Great Oregon Homebuilt Fly-in, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Jim Wright Memorial Field, 2475 Jim Wright Way.SUNDAY, SEPT. 4■ CG…