CRESWELL – So many tales to tell. That’s why Eli Lev is turning his life story into a musical pilgrimage. “Present Journey” was just released on June 26, the first part of a trilogy that chronicles the life of a 42-year-old full-time indie-folk singer-songwriter who performs over 250 shows a[Read More…]
Scene & Heard
Spirit, nature meld together in Piper’s glasswork
SPRINGFIELD – Kathleen Howard Piper creates a different kind of glass art. Combined with wood, ceramics, paintings on canvas and other mediums, she creates pieces that often feel spiritual in nature. One of the tricky details about displaying any piece of art is ensuring the lighting shows it off at[Read More…]
No broad strokes about it: Moose mural a detailed panorama of life in southern Willamette Valley
SPRINGFIELD — Driving down Laura Street, passersby may notice a new panoramic scenescape plastered on the side of the Loyal Order of Moose building. Vibrant scenes of wildlife, outdoor recreation, and the community of the Willamette Valley is the product of eight high school students. The Academy of Arts and[Read More…]
A fine line: A3 student’s art to hang in U.S. Capitol
SPRINGFIELD — “I need to do something I’m less comfortable with so I can learn more,” says artist Lillian Langford about her art. These are mature and wise words coming from someone who is a rising senior in high school. This passion for learning and improving her art is demonstrated[Read More…]
Cottage Grove welcomes back renowned poet at Friday’s Art Walk
“Writers are constantly seeking to recognize the secrets they are ready to tell. If it’s not a secret of some kind, how can it have power for a reader or listener?” asks poet Kim Stafford. Stafford is an Oregon poet who describes himself as “born in Portland deep in the[Read More…]
Stunning art showcase in Springfield this month
SPRINGFIELD — What makes a piece of art beautiful? Interesting? Creative? Art is subjective, but there are fundamentals that art teachers and critics use to describe the skill of the art piece they are analyzing like contrast, shading, texture, and technical skill. These qualities can be seen in many of[Read More…]
Creativity celebrated at Springfield’s annual arts, culture awards ceremony
SPRINGFIELD — “Art is everywhere. … Do you know that you are a curator of art yourself when you choose your wallpaper? Or jewelry? Or a playlist?” Mindy Linder, community engagement specialist for Springfield Public Library and Springfield History Museum, illuminated this concept at the second annual Springfield Arts and[Read More…]
Delightful story, performances mark ‘aged’ dialogue in ‘Brigadoon’ at Cottage Theatre
COTTAGE GROVE – Historical Scotland. Time travel. Romance. It is impossible to hear these words and not think of the popular books or TV series, “Outlander.” However, this is actually a description of “Brigadoon,” a play written by Alan Jay Lerner with music by Frederick Loewe, produced by Cottage Theatre[Read More…]
Cascade Biscuit Kitchen dishes out ‘blue-collar brunch’ on Springfield’s Main Street
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…]
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…]
