Category Scene & Heard

Decadent Housewives’ engaging in PWA mystery play

Presbyterian Women’s Association (PWA) members (from left) Joan Kelley, June Harvey, Jo Fitzgerald, Vera McCollum, Wilma Kerr, Kathy Drake (foreground), Patty Schrenk and Bev Rogers perform ”The Decadent Housewives of Hysteria Lane,” this year’s annual PWA Mystery Play. PHOTO PROVIDED/MARTHA MCREYNOLDS JR A rollicking good…

Get your ‘pink’ on with Cottage Theatre’s ‘Legally Blonde’

Emmett Forrest (Peter Wickliffe and Elle Woods (Autumn Carter) starring in the Cottage Theatre’s production of the musical comedy ”Legally Blonde”. IMAGE PROVIDED ”Ohmigod! Ohmigod, you guys!” Have you secured your ticket to see Cottage Theatre’s musical production of ”Legally Blonde”? No? You might wanna…

Village Green Resort and Gardens

With all the attractions that Southern Lane County has to offer, it’s impossible to see everything in just one day, let alone an entire weekend. People flock from miles around to enjoy the local wineries, culture-rich cities, and awe-inspiring bike and hiking trails. Thankfully, there…

The Axe & Fiddle Public House

Cottage Grove is a mecca of locally owned restaurants featuring unique entertainment, intimate ambiances and comfortable environments. The Axe & Fiddle on East Main Street is a prime example of this. The Axe & Fiddle is a perfect place to stop and unwind, not only…

Joe’s Dinner

As many Creswell residents have undoubtedly noticed, Joe’s Diner, a staple of Creswell dining, has a For Sale sign in its window. Those concerned about losing their favorite spot to eat, talk and relax can breathe easy, for the beloved restaurant shall live on. Currently…

Vinyl records find new appeal in younger audience

Spencer Smyth’s record collection in his living room. ERIC SCHUCHT – THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Sony Music announced last June that they would resume manufacture of vinyl records for the first time in almost three decades. That same month, the area saw the grand opening of…

Everyone’s ‘redeemed’ in ‘Gertie Greene’

”Redeemed” title character Gertie Greene (Kylie Hecker, left) strokes the cheek of Rebecca (Karis Dungan) while acting out a ”romantic” scene at the behest of their fellow drama students during CHS Drama Club’s first production of the year, ”The Redemption of Gertie Greene,” presented last…