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 life and work of[Read More…]
Scene and Heard
‘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. We think it’s going to[Read More…]
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, Island Park Gallery at Willamalane’s[Read More…]
Passionate about these Love Notes
COTTAGE GROVE – Katie Sontag has a passionate personality. She doesn’t believe in doing anything halfway when she finds something that really strikes her fancy. Take her band, for instance. KT & The Love Notes is all about love – the good, bad and the ugly aspects of it. It[Read More…]
Space: Janet Sweeney’s artistic frontier
SPRINGFIELD — Space. The final frontier. These are the voyages of art enthusiasts enjoying the space-themed paintings at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center. Instead of participating in the Second Friday Springfield Art Walk, WAAC is featuring one artist who is showing through Jan. 17. Lovers of space and all things[Read More…]
December Springfield art scene a must-see
SPRINGFIELD — This month, the City Hall Gallery treated art enthusiasts to art by three different artists. Charro & Escaramuza Photography Exhibition displayed photography and a reception at the art walk for the book Los Origenes Hispanos de Oregon. Escaramuza is a female equestrian event originating in Mexican culture. Americans[Read More…]
Girl power invades Lane
COTTAGE GROVE – The GRRLZ are back on the beat, celebrating the work and perseverance of female-musicians of all ages. After a few years of modified and digital festivals — the GRRLZ returned this November to rock and roll all across Lane County. The month-long takeover of girl power features[Read More…]
Time to vote—for a favorite piece of art
SPRINGFIELD – When one sees a photograph of a photograph, something is lost in translation. The colors and lighting aren’t the same. Even the most beautiful artwork is far less impressive. The pieces chosen in the Second Friday Downtown Springfield Art Walk guide, advertised online, or even showcased in this[Read More…]
Cottage Theatre’s Into the Woods: A darkly delightful production
Review: Yes, it’s happily ever after, at least until reality bites. That’s also when the Cottage Theatre’s production of Into the Woods shifts from a whimsical journey through the heroes of Grimm’s fairy tales to a dark and twisted story of hopes, dreams and, most importantly, wishes. Cue the musical’s[Read More…]
You be the judge
Mayor’s Art Show exhibits imagination, reflection SPRINGFIELD – Art is one of those subjective experiences—not everyone can agree on what makes art the best or how to scientifically, factually determine why it might resonate with one person and not another. Sometimes we examine a juried show, and we completely disagree[Read More…]