SPRINGFIELD – “You have died of dysentery.”  Do you remember the classic video game, “The Oregon Trail?” The game was popularized in the 1980s and became a staple in elementary school computer labs throughout the 1990s.  The educational game of strategy, in all its pixelated…

SPRINGFIELD – In the summer, the art walk in Springfield becomes a vibrant and exciting event. With pleasant weather and a diverse lineup of artists, it offers a great evening in town while allowing participants to get some exercise as they stroll from gallery to…

COTTAGE GROVE – Are you drawn to Gothic aesthetics and tragic stories? Do you have a taste for the macabre with elements of the Victorian era? If so, you might be a fan of Edgar Allan Poe.  In that case, lovers of musicals, those seeking…

One of the hottest bands to burst upon the local scene recently is Natsukashii Soul, who will be appearing at Island Park on July 23 from 6-8:8:30 p.m. as part of Willamalane Park and Recreation District’s annual Summer Concert in the Park Series. Meanwhile, the…

SPRINGFIELD –Throughout June, the Museum of Techno Art will be exhibiting in the Jaqua Gallery at the Emerald Art Center at 500 Main St. The exhibition, “Past, Present and Future Relics,” will feature artists Joe Mross, Barbora Bakalarova, Jud Turner, Renee Mahni, Rob Bolman, Steve…

CRESWELL – Dr. Bob Zybach, a Creswell resident, has recently completed a two-year project publishing four anthologies of his writings from 1980 to the present, collectively titled “Zybach Forestry Anthologies.”  These anthologies comprise a series of articles, editorials, interviews, and reports that focus on the…

COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Theatre will soon present the Oregon premiere of “Nevermore – The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe” from June 6 to 22. Written and composed by Jonathan Christenson, this macabre musical invites audiences to delve into the grim…

Who: Chamber Music AmiciWhat: Suk and DvořákWhen: Sunday, June 8 at 3:00 PM & Monday, June 9 at 7:30 PMWhere: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, SpringfieldProgram: Josef Suk – Piano Quartet in A Minor, Op. 1Antonín Dvořák – Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major,…

CRESWELL – Hanna Shumate Knopp’s students held their Spring Piano Recital on May 14. The event featured an impressive lineup of pieces, including solos, bold duets, and high-quality quartets, with students ranging in experience from just a few months to eight years. From left, Brooke…