MIKE ROTHGEB/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE There are plenty of great music venues in Lane County, all of which have their own unique charm and atmosphere, but for Cottage Grove, The Axe & Fiddle is where it’s at. All year long they have both local and nationally known musicians performing in their[Read More…]
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Creswell Bakery: Great tasting food is always in season!
MIKE ROTHGEB When restaurants, cafes and bakeries use fresh, organic and locally sourced ingredients, they understand their menu options are subject to the forces of Mother Nature. While eating establishments who import most of their ingredients may have more options, they also sacrifice quality and taste. Local eateries like Creswell[Read More…]
It’s Oktoberfest season! The Brewstation’s celebration will be full of German fun
One of the tastiest Oktoberfest events is set for this Saturday, Sept. 29 at The Brewstation in Cottage Grove and run all day from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. German beer, old world, and Northwest-style beers will be served along with the German beer company, Aylinger, who will be doing[Read More…]
Harvest Market is this weekend
Ready for fall? Is the fall and Halloween decorating bug scratching at the door? Then attend the big fall event in downtown Creswell this weekend. The Harvest Market will be held on Friday, Sept. 28th from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. until 5[Read More…]
Fortnite tournament at Elite Game Spot
Elite Game Spot is located at 287 S. Front St., Creswell, on Hwy 99, next to Blue and White Storage. PHOTO PROVIDED This past week, Elite Game Spot held a tournament for one of the most popular games: Fortnite. For a $10 entry fee, players had a chance to show[Read More…]
Cottage Theatre opens ‘Shrek the Musical’ on Oct. 5
A fantastic fairytale adventure, ”Shrek the Musical,” opens Oct. 5 at Cottage Theatre. With book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, and music by Jeanne Tesori, Shrek was first produced on Broadway in 2008. The family-friendly musical is the fifth production of Cottage Theatre’s 2018 season. Based on the Oscar-winning animated[Read More…]
Saginaw Vineyard: Fall in Love with Saginaw Vineyard
Fall is upon us, and what better way to spend it than by enjoying the vibrant foliage of the Willamette Valley with a wine glass in hand. Just south of Eugene, Saginaw Vineyard has been offering high-quality wines since the early 90s. Their historic farmstead includes antique grape, marionberry, apple,[Read More…]
Shady Oaks Plants and Produce: You Autumn be There
At Shady Oaks Plants and Produce in Cottage Grove – family comes first. Owned by Cindie and Mike Lentz, Shady Oaks has been offering plants, fresh fruits, vegetables, breakfast, lunch and desserts since 2002. Their menu items vary weekly, but their quiche, farm-fresh eggs and soups are always available. Additionally,[Read More…]
Backstage Bakery & Cafe: Fresh Baked Happiness
Local businesses are the backbone of small communities, and Backstage Bakery & Cafe is no exception. Locally owned and operated, Backstage Bakery & Cafe has been providing Southern Lane County residents with made-from-scratch breakfast and brunch menu items since 2011. Focusing on quality, local ingredients, owners Alex and Dominic Ihnat[Read More…]
Harvest Moon Benefit Concert is Sept. 22
Do you know what the Harvest Moon is and how it got its name? The full moon closest to the Autumnal Equinox gets this title, usually by being the September Full moon. Due to the equinox, the moonrise comes soon after the sunset giving an abundance of light as an[Read More…]
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