As the crisis of senior homelessness continues to grow in Oregon, the Springfield History Museum, in collaboration with the City of Springfield Housing Program and AARP Oregon, is bringing this urgent issue to the forefront with a special screening of No Place to Grow Old. The thought-provoking documentary, directed by Davey[Read More…]
Scene & Heard
New arts director hopes to polish Opal
COTTAGE GROVE – Maya Burton brings years of theatre experience and love for community arts to Cottage Grove, as she takes on a new executive director position at the Opal Center at 513 E. Main St. “I find that writing stories, teaching, and organizing is where my heart pulls me.[Read More…]
Tickets flying out the door for ‘Mary Poppins’ performance in Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE – The Cottage Theatre season continues with “Mary Poppins,” which runs four weekends from April 4 to 27. When the Banks family is visited by the practically perfect nanny Mary Poppins, her whimsical methods help them rediscover the joy and importance of family. This 1964 Disney movie musical[Read More…]
Heavenly musical comedy ‘Nunsense’ on center stage at Springfield theater
Chronicle news serviceSPRINGFIELD—Pegasus Playhouse’s newest musical, “Nunsense,” will perform from March 28 to April 13. In this divine comedy, five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken scramble to raise money after a culinary mishap, leaving their convent in crisis. “This is a must-see show. Every performer is perfectly cast,[Read More…]
Go2 Calendar of Events: March 20-April 8
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 ■ Business After Hours, 5:30-7 p.m., Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. One of the best Cottage Grove business networking events. Get the most out of your Chamber Membership and join us the third Thursday of every month. FRIDAY, MARCH 21 ■ CGPD[Read More…]
Quick roadtrip? Whale Watch Week returns
Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30. Trained Oregon State Park volunteers and rangers will be stationed at 14 sites along the Oregon Coast to help visitors spot whales and their calves and answer questions from 10[Read More…]
‘Spirit’ jumpstarts festival’s heartbeat: BMD reemerges with new leadership, year-round Itinerary
COTTAGE GROVE — A town’s identity is vital to its social, economic, and cultural well-being and contributes to its unique character. Research shows it creates a sense of belonging among residents, fosters tourism and economic growth, and preserves local traditions and customs. If there’s one thing Cottage Grove has in[Read More…]
Theatre review: ‘Spelling Bee’ is simply g-r-e-a-t
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is presented on stage at Pegasus Playhouse and features improvisation and surprises, culminating in an unforgettable theater experience. The musical comedy, which will be on stage at 402 Main St. through the weekend, promises to be an interactive experience for audience members. The[Read More…]
Play review: Historical drama relevant to modern audiences at Cottage Theatre
COTTAGE GROVE – In a stunning revival of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s scandalous 1782 novel, Cottage Theatre’s “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” expertly weaves a tale of manipulation and decadence that resonates chillingly with today’s world of power plays and societal excess. The director, Jesse Merz, described the show’s theme as “love[Read More…]
A classic tribute: Josue celebrates Holly, Valens
SPRINGFIELD – For most people, a decision about a career usually comes well after high school. Sometimes even after college, or maybe later than that. Joshua Josue had the good fortune of knowing what he wanted to do when he was only 13 or 14 years old. That’s when he[Read More…]
Obituaries & Tributes
Death Notices: Duncan, Loftus, Fritz, Howarth, Elam, Knees, Book
■ William Leroy Duncan Jr. 62, of Eugene, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Michael D. Loftus, 73, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Susan Dru Fritz, 65, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Donald Ralph Howarth, 75, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset[Read More…]
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