SPRINGFIELD – The key to Steve Shinn’s most recent success in the restaurant industry may have simply been marrying into a Southern family. The native Oregonian said that “as an Italian who married a Southerner, we pretty much go from baked ziti to fried pork chops and cream corn on[Read More…]
Scene & Heard
Holiday show to illuminate complexities, joy of season
SPRINGFIELD — In a theatrical performance centering around the joys, struggles, humor, and mystery of Christmas, a local theater production will soon examine the highs and lows of the holidays — with the help of an engaging audience. Richard E. Wildish Community Theater will feature “Christmas Presence” from Dec. 21-23[Read More…]
Punk rock never grows old: Vampirates celebrate 20 years
SPRINGFIELD – There was a time when The Vampirates used to get a little wild onstage, and “sometimes even beat the (heck) out of each other a little bit,” recalls drummer Dave Masud. “We were playing a show in France, and someone there said they liked our music but they[Read More…]
Camp Suds music festival was frozen fun in Cottage Grove
COTTAGE GROVE – Musicians and music fanatics gathered under last weekend’s full moon, despite the freezing temperatures, to celebrate Halloween, dance to dynamic bands, and some even slept under the stars. Camp Suds: v1.5 – which was held at Western Oregon Exposition from Friday, Oct. 27-Sunday, Oct. 29 – was[Read More…]
‘The Producers’ play: A subversive satire in Cottage Grove
Months ago, I stumbled on a YouTube video titled, “Springtime for Hitler.” I was intrigued. As I watched this song and dance, the entire time I kept wondering, “Who could possibly have made this? Why would anyone make this?” It was so outlandish and offensive – but hilarious. I couldn’t[Read More…]
Local talent melds comedy, education with ‘A Hobbit and a Hurricane’ Oct. 8
If you enjoy comedy, fantasy, and education, you will enjoy “A Hobbit and a Hurricane,” a locally made film. The screening will be on Oct. 8 at the Art House in Eugene. This movie is part of a science education program that’s part of a YouTube series called “Hey! Learn[Read More…]
Celebrate Springfield Friday on Main Street
SPRINGFIELD – The BLOCK Party is back Friday night for its fourth year, and for the first time, Main Street in downtown Springfield will be closed for pedestrians. It will feature music, food, prizes, family games, street art, cocktail lounges, and more. “Springfield BLOCK Party is a celebration of Springfield[Read More…]
Marvelous murder mystery on stage at Cottage Theatre
COTTAGE GROVE — Those who enjoy murder mysteries, Sherlock Holmes, live theater, and comedy will enjoy the play “The Game’s Afoot.” Written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Janet Rust, the performance is underway at the Cottage Theatre in Cottage Grove through Aug. 27. “I hope you’re ready to have[Read More…]
Performance inspires cross-cultural insight, connection, education at Island Park
SPRINGFIELD — As Springfield lies on Kalapuya land, celebrating those before us is essential, and Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company and Burial Ground Society’s recent event was the perfect way to do just that. On Aug. 9, the Painted Sky Northstar Dance Company and artists from Burial Ground Society joined[Read More…]
Left on Wilson strikes right chords
SPRINGFIELD – Music fans found the perfect way to beat the heat last Wednesday as they came to Island Park for the 2023 Sounds Like Summer concert series finale. They took a Left on Wilson. The Portland-area band – which plays an uptempo variety of genres, including funk, blues,[Read More…]
