Category Scene & Heard

SPRINGFIELD CALENDAR

THURSDAY, OCT. 24 • Purple Thursday. Wear purple to raise awareness about Domestic violence. #PurpleThursday. • Cornucopia Restaurant’s grand opening in Springfield, 521 Main St., Springfield. FRIDAY, OCT. 25 • Meet the Developers Session 3. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Along Came Trudy, 1488 18th…

37 PLAYS / 97 MINUTES

COTTAGE GROVE – A crafty and dysfunctional presentation on the most famous playwright of all time filled Cottage Theatre seats during the opening weekend of “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]” on Oct. 13. During the performance, those in the audience find themselves…

Jessica Cagle-Faber writes her own way

Jessica Cagle-Faber is a local speaker and mentor in Springfield working on her debut novel. Her presentations have focused on overcoming rejection when it comes to submitting work. PHOTO PROVIDED SPRINGFIELD – When Jessica Cagle-Faber was younger, she worked as a professional dancer. At least…

SPOOKY SPRINGFIELD

Pioneer Memorial Cemetery Park, a public park containing the remains of early residents of Springfield. Elias Briggs founded and named Springfield in 1848. He delivered the cemetery deed to trustees on Oct. 31, 1866. Briggs died in an insane asylum, Oregon State Hospital, on Jan.…

Nikki Manesco’s got your back at BVB

Nikki Manesco was chosen by owners Seth and Melissa Clark to represent Blue Valley Bistro for National Restaurant Hospitality Month. ALIYA HALL/THE CHRONICLE CRESWELL – Nikki Manesco describes herself as an open book, and is willing to help anyone who comes to her with a…

Cullen Vance: A man of many art forms

PHOTO PROVIDED Multitasking when it comes to art can be difficult, but to some, it seems to come with ease. Enter Cullen Vance, 28, a creative mastermind who’s done just about any art form you can think of – from live music, improv and acting,…

Nashville’s loss is Lane County’s gain

COTTAGE GROVE – There’s no denying that Brian James is one passionate dude. It’s etched across his face during every song he performs, and it shines through with his brand of music, which is mostly old-style blues and soul with a new twist. He’s one…

Pizza & brunch at Bartolotti’s

The friendly staff at Bartolotti’s – Shawn, Joe and Jenn CHERYL RICHARD/THE CHRONICLE SPRINGFIELD – Let’s talk brunch. This fall, Bartolotti’s Pizza Bistro, located at 330 Main St., Suite B, is cooking up unique brunch items at their Springfield location. For something sweet, Bartolotti’s serves…

String Cheese Weekend has a ‘Ripple’ effect

Bill Nershi of String Cheese Incident lets his fingers do the talking as the band – celebrating its 25th anniversary – lights up Cuthbert Amphitheater for three nights in a row. String Cheese is known for playing a diverse mix of covers – and they…