SPRINGFIELD — I have lived in Springfield for almost fifteen years. As an artist and instructor of classes at Willamalane, I am always surprised when I learn about events from press releases that I receive as a journalist, advertising events that have been going on in my community that I[Read More…]
Scene and Heard
Pinhole cameras: Thinking inside the box
If you are an art enthusiast who frequents the Emerald Art Center in Springfield, New Zone Gallery or PhotoZone events in Eugene, you will have seen the work of local photographer Gene Tonry – perhaps without even knowing it. Back in the 1970s when Tonry was a college instructor, he[Read More…]
Springfield celebrates arts, culture with awards
SPRINGFIELD – The atmosphere was abuzz with excitement as the Wildish Community Theatre presented the inaugural Springfield Arts and Culture Awards on April 8. “It has been my thought for some time that the arts community in Springfield could be strengthened with an annual focus on the individuals and organizations[Read More…]
Rhythm & Blues Revue a treat for Grove students, adults
COTTAGE GROVE – There are good ideas, there are great ideas … and then there are ideas like the Metropolitan Rhythm & Blues Revue. It’s simple. The music students put together a show with professional adult musicians from the community to raise money for their music program. It’s been happening[Read More…]
Left on Tenth makes all the right moves
SPRINGFIELD – It was early in the first set, and the crowd was still sampling their beignets and chicken sausage gumbo Friday night as Left on Tenth performed during the inaugural Bourbon Street Festival at PublicHouse. You kind of got the vibe, just from the way people were hooting and[Read More…]
‘The Ladies Shakespeare Club’ premieres Feb. 17 at The Very Little Theatre
“All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players.” (Act 2, Scene 7 of “As You Like It”) These words from Shakespeare remind us that we all play our parts in this beautifully chaotic world. Our stories intertwine as we move through the stages of life[Read More…]
February art scene: Check every corner for treasures
SPRINGFIELD — The Island Park Gallery at Willamalane’s Adult Activity Center returned to the art walk in February with a reception that included complimentary refreshments, live piano music by Chuck Dinsfriend, shuttle service to and from downtown, and featured local artist Ellen Gabehart. Gabehart is a local artist who originally[Read More…]
Review: ‘Good Man, Charlie Brown’ a bright, whirlwind performance
COTTAGE GROVE — Sunday, Feb. 5 was a dreary, gray afternoon in Lane County. The inside of The Cottage Theatre, however, was a pleasant contrast. My best friend and I, along with a nearly sold out theatre of eager audience members, were immediately greeted with a bright, vibrant set. For[Read More…]
Grove honors poet Burns
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…]
‘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…]