SPRINGFIELD – It is with a heavy heart that I write about the closure of Pegasus Playhouse at 402 Main St. due to cuts in federal funding. Since becoming a nonprofit in 2018 and moving to Main Street three years ago, this community theater has…

SPRINGFIELD – In the heart of town, a remarkable musical journey unfolds as Mariachi del Sol, the region’s pioneering high school mariachi band, not only celebrates vibrant Mexican heritage but also captivates audiences with their passionate performances throughout the year. The group performs over 40…

Friday, September 19th through Sunday, September 21st at PublicHouse, 418 A. Street, Downtown Springfield What:  PublicHouse is excited to celebrate their 7th Anniversary, and true to style, they like to pack in a lot for one weekend. They’ll be taking 3 days and combining Oktoberfest…

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Public Library invites the community to a free screening of Free for All: The Public Library, a documentary exploring the evolution, impact, and continued relevance of America’s public library system. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, at the…

Interview with Emerald Art Center artist Robyn Drake SPRINGFIELD — The Emerald Art Center is pleased to present “Untamed and Indomitable,” an exhibition of recent works by California-based painter Robyn Drake, on view now through Sept. 26. A public reception will be held on Friday,…

EUGENE – The Maude Kerns Art Center will present two exciting exhibits from Sept. 12 to Oct. 3: the 26th annual Mayor’s Teen Art Show and the Whiteaker Printmakers 2025 Emerald Print Exchange. An opening ceremony for both exhibits will take place on September 12,…

SPRINGFIELD — The Emerald Art Center will soon present “Untamed and Indomitable,” an exhibition of recent works by California-based painter Robyn Drake, on view from Sept. 2 through 26. A public reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, during Springfield’s monthly 2nd Friday Art…

SPRINGFIELD – “Midsummer, A Musical” is a breezy take on Shakespeare that is modeled after a ’90s mixtape. Love, song, and fun, with a touch of magic. It’s the first full-length musical I ever wrote,” said director Scott Frazier-Maskiell. This original musical by Frazier-Maskiell features…

COTTAGE GROVE – Magic. Romance. Revenge. These are the elements of The Tempest, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Tony Rust at Cottage Theatre. Prospero, a sorcerer-duke exiled on an island with her daughter Miranda for 12 years, seeks revenge when the nobles who…