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Eugene’s Saturday Market Features Arts, Crafts, Produce
The people of Eugene are completely sold on the Saturday Market.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum Welcomes New Director
One of the city’s artistic jewels just marked its 75-year milestone and ushered in a new era of leadership.
Meshnik Enjoys Sharing Norwegian Folk Art of Rosemaling
In 1980, Patti Jo Meshnik joined her mother in a beginner’s class for rosemaling, the folk art of Norway.
Arts Scene Makes Enormous Cultural and Economic Impact
Douglas Beauchamp credits the University of Oregon for being a big reason why the arts are so alive in Eugene and Springfield.
Viking Spirit Lives On at Annual Scandinavian Festival
The Viking spirit lives on, sans the violence and sailing.
Fifth Street Market Features Stores, Restaurants, Artisans and Musicians
To market we go – and a lot of people are going.
Statue in Downtown Eugene Memorializes ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ Author Ken Kesey
One of Eugene’s most famous residents is memorialized in a downtown sculpture.
Dance Clubs Focus on Styles From Swing and Tango to Contra and Cajun-Zydeco
If you do, you’ll never be at a loss for activity in Eugene.
Oregon County Fair Has Showcased Natural Lifestyles Since 1969
The big 4-0 is creeping up on the Oregon Country Fair.
Eugene Resident Makes World’s Largest Rubber Band Ball
Some might say that Steve Milton has too much time on his hands. However, his use of that leisure time got him into the Guinness Book of World Records.
First Friday ArtWalk Opens Galleries to Public Visitation
Here is a good exercise for your legs – and your eyes.
Maude Kerns Art Center Uses Jell-O To Mold Awareness
Need a little artistic inspiration? Visit Eugenes Maude Kerns Art Center, a nonprofit community center for the visual arts that offers art classes, workshops, exhibitions, lectures, ceramics cooperative and printmaking studios.
Eugene Celebration Marked 25th Anniversary in 2007
The annual Eugene Celebration has no hidden agendas – it is all about having fun.
New Richard E. Wildish Community Theater Opens in Downtown Springfield
When Tom Draggoo and the Springfield Renaissance Development Corp. decided to completely renovate Springfield’s historic downtown McKenzie Theater, people thought he was crazy.
Eugene Ties Link Musicians From a Wide Range of Genres
If you are heading out for a night on the town in Eugene, think about checking out a new band or singer. If history is any indicator, tonight’s opening act could be the next big thing.
Live Music Serves as Key Component of Eugene’s Thriving Arts Scene
A college town can be expected to have its share of local bands and the venues to showcase them, but Eugene shines by producing a growing list of successful musicians and routinely drawing national acts to perform in halls both small and large.
Oregon Bach Festival Enters 39th Year of Honoring Great Composer
Eugene has two international claims to fame: It’s the home of the annual Oregon Bach Festival, and it’s known as Track Town USA for its peerless position in the world of track and field.
Hult Center Shines for a Quarter Century as Eugene’s Crown Jewel of the Arts
When Paul Winberg interviewed for the executive director position of the Eugene Symphony, the last stop of the day was a visit to the Hult Center, where the symphony performs.
Renovated Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Opens in Eugene
While pursuing his masters degree in art history in the mid-1970s‚ David Turner spent time as a volunteer at the University of Oregon Art Museum.
