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…]
Scene & Heard
Cottage Theatre Presents: ‘Treehouse’ A story of self-discovery
Actors: Alana (Clare McDonald) and Johnny (Malakhai Schnell). PHOTO PROVIDED/MATT EMRICH Treehouse, the world premiere production by Joe Musso, is a remarkable, must-see performance this summer. Performing August 10 to 26 at Cottage Theatre at 700 Village Drive in Cottage Grove, Treehouse tells the story of self-discovery, coming of age[Read More…]
Cottage Grove to celebrate 40th anniversary of ‘Animal House’ with toga party
IMAGE PROVIDED Toga! Toga! Toga! will be the clarion call at the emerging Bohemian Festival in Cottage Grove, Aug. 17-19, 2018. The commemoration, beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18, will feature the World’s Largest Toga Party, with a nod from the Guinness World Records to judge if at[Read More…]
24th Annual Lowell Blackberry Jam Festival
SCOTT OLSON/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE The 24th Annual Blackberry Jam Festival was held at Rolling Rock Park in Lowell July 27 through 29. It featured great music, unique crafts, car and quilt shows, fishing derby, a 5K run and lots of delicious food-including a blackberry pie eating contest.
Local author’s talent recognized internationally
Hal Holbrook, of Cottage Grove, recently had his work recognized at the 2018 Paris Book Festival. He was awarded honorable mention for his children’s book, ”The King Who Wanted a Whale.” ERIN TIERNEY/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Back in March, The Chronicle had the opportunity to attend a world premiere musical play[Read More…]
Art in the Country’ is Aug. 4
There’s a new local festival that caters to the creatives.The first-ever Art in the Country Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 4 at Applegate Regional Theatre campus near Veneta, and will showcase the talent of dozens of local artists and authors – both professional and ameteur. This free festival[Read More…]
Pig & Turnip: Authentic Western European Cuisine
Cottage Grove has a long list of unique restaurants, and this past spring, it welcomed another into its delicious family. Pig & Turnip, owned by Natalie and Joe Shield, found a new home in Cottage Grove in April 2018. This German-inspired cafe has made an impression in Springfield, and it[Read More…]
Creswell Coffee: Ch-ch-ch-changes Come and Taste the Beans
Nikki Manesco, Pleasant Hill local and Creswell Coffee employee, greets customers with a smiling face. With high-quality coffees, food and a welcoming atmosphere, there’s no doubt why Creswell Coffee is popular among the community. With the success of their business, owners Seth and Melissa Clark opened Creswell Coffee in Sweet[Read More…]
Cottage Grove Art Walk: An Art Walk to Remember
5 Flying Monkeys, an antique store at 501 E. Main St., takes part in each Cottage Grove Art Walk by exhibiting local art, offering refreshments and welcoming customers into their store. PHOTO PROVIDED The Cottage Grove Art Walk is something residents of Southern Lane County look forward to every summer.[Read More…]
ART IS ALIVE’ – Imagination. Beauty. Purity of Form.
Creswell’s Len Zeoli sits with some of his ”ancestor” sculptures in his garage woodshop. ERIN TIERNEY/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE That’s the Len Zeoli recipe for life. He’s a wood sculptor whose art is alive to him. He and his wife, Christie, moved to Creswell from Uniontown, Wash., last year, along with[Read More…]
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