Most of us rarely take the time to sample the tasty cornucopia of sounds and rhythms from around the world. We’re really missing out, too. Haven’t you stumbled upon some kind of international music — maybe a Celtic festival or an African music concert — where it really opens your[Read More…]
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Cullen Vance: A man of many art forms
PHOTO PROVIDED Multitasking when it comes to art can be difficult, but to some, it seems to come with ease. Enter Cullen Vance, 28, a creative mastermind who’s done just about any art form you can think of – from live music, improv and acting, to video game design. Vance[Read More…]
Nashville’s loss is Lane County’s gain
COTTAGE GROVE – There’s no denying that Brian James is one passionate dude. It’s etched across his face during every song he performs, and it shines through with his brand of music, which is mostly old-style blues and soul with a new twist. He’s one of the area’s best showmen,[Read More…]
Versatility on display – Piano Den students show versatility in spring recital
Sixteen students of Dave Stram’s Piano Den studio performed their Spring Recital on June 2. From left, back: Austin Gordon, Isaac Pinkham, Grant Marshall, Kimberlee Kelsey, Grace Perdue, piano teacher Dave Stram; middle: Sarah Campbell, Khloe Seeley, Truman Derminer, James Rose; front: Phoebe Knudsen, Olivia Knudsen, Allie Marshall, Audriahna Jones,[Read More…]
At Spring Jam, young ‘stars’ make music ’til stars come out
Katie Culp (left), Katie Allison (right) and Wyatt Petrasek (on drums) perform the My Chemical Romance song, ”Summertime” during the Creswell High School music department’s annual outdoor Spring Jam. Gini Davis/The Creswell Chronicle A wide range of musical influences including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Elton John, Toto, Lady Gaga, Ariana[Read More…]
Another winning piece of art
Erin Tierney/The Creswell Chronicle Little Dalia Burgren, 4, was not pictured in a spread with the winners of The Chronicle’s Spring Coloring Contest a few weeks back, but later stopped in with a smile to claim her prize. With over 40 entries, Dalia and five other artists in three age[Read More…]
Exercise your vocal chords, brain with Community Singers
Pictured is a scene from one of last year’s performances by Creswell Community Singers. PHOTO PROVIDED CORRECTION In the Aug. 30 edition regarding Creswell Community Singers, it was incorrectly stated that the Kelleys wrote a song for the proper way to spell their last name. The musician who was the[Read More…]
Two piano students earn ‘distinctive’ honor
Katie Culp of Creswell, recently passed the highest student level of piano study testing. PHOTO PROVIDED/ALESHA CULP Two local piano students recently passed the highest level, Level 10, with Distinction during the Oregon Music Teachers’ Association Spring Syllabus Testing Program, held April 27-28 and May 5. They were among more[Read More…]
The Opal Center for Arts and Education presents: ‘The King Who Wanted a Whale’
”The King Who Wanted a Whale” cast members at Opal Center for Arts & Education. MATTHEW HEWLETT/HEWLETT ARTISTRY If you need a dose or two of the fantastical and whimsical to liven up your evening, let me direct you to The Opal Center at 513 E. Main St. in Cottage[Read More…]
Stars’ come out for Moveable Feet’s fifth anniversary
During Moveable Feet’s fifth anniversary dance last Friday, Paula Radetzky and her son Miles sashay down a longways set of their fellow dancers during ”The Flying Scotsman.” GINI DAVIS – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Moveable Feet Family and Community Dance celebrated its fifth anniversary of bringing global folk music to Creswell[Read More…]
