Category Scene & Heard

Hilltop Bar & Grill: Oktoberfest done right

With the changing of the seasons, comes vibrant leaves, cooler temperatures and October. The month of October brings many things on its own, such as Halloween, candy, costumes, and, of course, Oktoberfest. The Hilltop Bar & Grill in Pleasant Hill celebrates this popular German beer…

The Axe & Fiddle: A ‘note’worthy venue

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…