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 bliss, taught players about the[Read More…]

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 gallery.  This month’s Art Walk[Read More…]

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 something unique, and fans of[Read More…]

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 Cottage Grove Area Chamber of[Read More…]

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 La Riccia, Max Rink, Allen[Read More…]

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 history and management of forests[Read More…]

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 world of the legendary writer,[Read More…]

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, Op. 81, B.155Tickets: $35–$47, $5[Read More…]

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 Bell, teacher Hanna Shumate Knopp,[Read More…]

COTTAGE GROVE – As the sun set in Cottage Grove, golden hour cast a warm glow on the display windows at 513 E. Main St., showcasing pieces of garbage turned fashion. Headpieces made of deflated balloons and dresses composed of plastic bags were just a taste of the show to[Read More…]