COTTAGE GROVE — Those who enjoy murder mysteries, Sherlock Holmes, live theater, and comedy will enjoy the play “The Game’s Afoot.” Written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Janet Rust, the performance is underway at the Cottage Theatre in Cottage Grove through Aug. 27. “I hope you’re ready to have[Read More…]
Scene and Heard
Performance inspires cross-cultural insight, connection, education at Island Park
SPRINGFIELD — As Springfield lies on Kalapuya land, celebrating those before us is essential, and Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company and Burial Ground Society’s recent event was the perfect way to do just that. On Aug. 9, the Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company and artists from Burial Ground Society joined[Read More…]
Left on Wilson strikes right chords
SPRINGFIELD – Music fans found the perfect way to beat the heat last Wednesday as they came to Island Park for the 2023 Sounds Like Summer concert series finale. They took a Left on Wilson. The Portland-area band – which plays an uptempo variety of genres, including funk, blues,[Read More…]
Review: ‘Deathtrap’ grips audience with polished performance at Wildish Theater
SPRINGFIELD —Does the name Ira Levin ring a bell? It will if you’re old enough to remember “Rosemary’s Baby.” Levin wrote the novel and the screenplay, plus a slew of other blockbusters, including “The Stepford Wives.” His play “Deathtrap” opened on Broadway in 1978 and stayed open for four years[Read More…]
Native American event promotes culture and diversity in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD — If you’re looking for a culturally-enriching experience, on Wednesday, Aug. 9, Island Park will host a unique blend of traditional and modern Native American music, dance, and culture. As part of the Summer Reading outdoor multicultural program, Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company, Kunu Bearchum, and other local Indigenous[Read More…]
Presto! Eugene Symphony delights Bohemia Park crowd
COTTAGE GROVE – Nobody was wearing formal attire. Admission was free. Kids were running around in the grass. Tasty treats were available in the food trucks. Same deal as it is every year when the Eugene Symphony makes its annual appearance at Bohemia Park during the Concert in the Park[Read More…]
Inner Limits band keeping busy this summer with concerts, events
COTTAGE GROVE – It has already been a busy summer for Inner Limits, which is just the way they like it. “As soon as Memorial Day hits, every Friday and Saturday is pretty much booked through Labor Day,” band leader and guitar player Olem Alves said Friday. “We ended up[Read More…]
Lumberjack’s lament: Go to Eugene, your pockets are clean
COTTAGE GROVE – Many fans probably never realized that Johnny Cash and Elvis were so closely linked. Of course, two particular performers – Cottage Grove’s Larry E. Thompson and Eugene’s David Lomond, the “Hawaiian Voice of the King” – aren’t quite as famous as the gentlemen they impersonate. Still, the[Read More…]
Mister Wizard ends BMD with a jam
COTTAGE GROVE – Almost everyone had heard the rumors. Financial woes had become such a burden for the organization to bear, that it might no longer be able to host the annual Bohemia Mining Festival. Judging by the reaction of the crowd Saturday night as fans danced up a storm[Read More…]
Sunshine makes for strong July art scene
SPRINGFIELD — Summer weather always encourages larger crowds during the Second Friday Springfield Art Walk. The sun will be sizzling during the upcoming art walk on Main Street, with nine participating venues with local artists showing their art. The Emerald Art Center is accepting entries for the 33rd annual PhotoZone[Read More…]
