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It’s a time of transitions in the central Willamette Valley with last year’s closures of Ninkasi Brewing’s Better Living Room, Alesong’s 5th Street Market Tasting Room, and Falling Sky Brewing’s Pour House Delicatessen. There are signs positive signs as well; less than a year-old Arable Brewing is already a locals favorite, Sixteen Tons bottleshop/taproom is under new ownership that have freshened up the space and selection, Beergarden veteran and food truck owner Holly Emery-Walen Muckerman has opened PLAY taphouse and fun center, Silver Falls Brewery has opened their second location in Eugene, and just this week Ninkasi announced the reopening of their original tasting room.

EUGENE, Ore. — Lane Transit District was recently featured in a showcase of accessibility innovations by the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC), according to an LTD media release. The NADTC, established by the Federal Transit Administration, recognized LTD’s Service Animal paw print program. By using a...

The Oregon Mozart Players send off a long-time musician and conductor with one last performance. Leaving a lasting legacy, Kelly Kuo’s 12th season and final performance as artistic director will conclude with Oregon Mozart Players Legacy this Saturday, May 11 at Beall Concert Hall. A few of the winners from the senior and junior divisions in the Young Soloists Competition will be performing alongside OMP. “Legacy, it’s part of what I leave behind to the organization, this competition and its winners, but also a dedication to promoting music written by historically underrepresented musicians and composers,” Kuo says. The opening piece Primal Message, written by Kuo’s friend, professional violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama, contains a message of intellect and emotional beauty. Kuo’s former University of Oregon piano teacher and piano soloist in Kuo’s audition for OMP, Dean Kramer, will perform Beethoven’s “Emperor” concerto No. 5. Kramer was the first OMP soloist that Kuo worked with, “and I thought it was fitting to have him be also the last,” he says. The audience members should experience a portrayal of both pride and hope. Pride because “the music that has been composed in the past and right in the community,” Kuo says, allows musicians “to leave a legacy literally behind them as we go forward.”

Your browser does not support the audio element. In this episode of Stories Of The UO, Gabs meets with junior advertising student Zakary Christen-Cooney. Join them for their conversation about Zak's role as a Multimedia and Photography Intern for the School of Journalism and Communication at UO, and hear about how he stays involved with photography when he's not on campus.

On this addition of Pet of the Week, we sat down with the Greenhill Humane Society to meet 2 cute new friends, Chavo and Keko!. It looks like Keko has been adopted, but you can check out Chavo on his adoption page here.

Two weekends ago, I was at the OregonASK Afterschool and Summer for Kids Network spring conference with the Maxtivity staff at Camp Harlow in Eugene. We were delighted to see the keynote speaker Ross Anderson from Creative Engagement Lab in Eugene. Anderson is a researcher. Plus he is a creativity...

Emotional support dog found after being missing at Cougar Reservoir. A Eugene woman's emotional support dog returned home after three days in the forest.

If you're craving authentic Chinese cuisine with a spicy kick, Wheat Bay Uniquely Chengdu is a must-visit! I recently had the pleasure of dining here and was impressed by the variety and authenticity of the dishes. The sesame chicken with noodles was a delightful mix of flavors, perfectly straightforward and satisfying. The garlic broccoli, despite a slightly slimy texture due to the sauce, was tasty and complemented the main dishes well.

We see fences all around us all the time, but what do they do? How do they serve us? They are signifiers—not to enter—but they allow entry and they potentially keep out things that don't serve us. Melvin Bravo: Picture a fence at your granddad’s house, surrounding not...

If your mother or the special person with a uterus in your life doesn’t know what to do on their special day, here are just a few ideas for the weekend. On Saturday, Afternoon Tea for Mom at Capitello Wines calls for savory and sweet treats while sipping on hand crafted wines and sparkling beverages as the Eugene Youth Orchestra performs. Ages under 21 and non-alcohol drinkers will be offered Martinellis’ sparkling or juice. Then on the holiday itself, spend the morning at the Mother’s Day Plant Walk in Hendricks Park. Stroll through the park with a local herbalist and explore different plants and learn about medicinal herbs. If you’re feeling artsy, head to 5th Street Public Market for Art with Alejandro’s Paint and Sip — Mother’s Day Bouquet where you can learn step-by-step how to paint a colorful bouquet of flowers in a vase. In the evening, enjoy an event that is part exercise and part animal assisted therapy with Mother’s Day Original Goat Yoga Experience at No Regrets Flower Farm and Animal Sanctuary. The first half hour is dedicated to Goat Yoga and is followed by goat happy hour with wine and hot cider. Then go for a tour around the farm meeting the pigs and chickens.

Name: Dogs 4 Adoption Species: Husky German Shepherd Dog mixed Info: Dog, Female, Young, Medium Characteristics: Friendly,Affectionate,Playful,Athletic,Loves Kisses,Active Location: Eugene , OR, 97408 Description: Courtesy post: These 16 young dogs are looking for their forever homes or Temporary Fosters. If they are not crossed... Contact Email: kingofheartsfoundation@myyahoo.com.

Emily Kokal’s favorite show her indie rock band Warpaint has ever played was in a thunderstorm at Desert Daze in 2018. She says the lightning made the stage look electric, and the crowd (and thunder) roared. They were supposed to be the warm-up before Tame Impala, but the storm forced the psychedelic music project out of the lineup, leaving Warpaint as the headliner.

This year Thanksgiving and Christmas both took me to Eugene, because it's such a niche spot and not many have written about it. I decided to make a simple roundup of the local eateries here! 🌟 Since there are too many to mention, I split my reviews into two parts: The first part includes Japanese, Chinese, Southeast Asian cuisine, and BBQ. The second part will cover brunch, bubble tea, and some local bars and coffee shops... Japanese Cuisine: - Izakaya Jinsei, a cozy spot with a great vibe 🏮 - Izakaya Meiji Co., a tiny place with fewer options but still worth a visit - Akira, you'll need a reservation, one of the few places offering omakase locally - Sushi Pure - Tokyo Tonkatsu, highly recommend their pork cutlet rice 🍛, the stir-fried rice cakes are good, ramen is just okay - Makoto Japanese Restaurant - Sushi Seoul, a mix of Korean and Japanese - Izumi Sushi and Grill Chinese Cuisine: - Wonder Wok Restaurant and Bar, authentic Lanzhou flavors - Bing King, delicious pancake wraps from a red food cart - Kung Fu Bistro, for some spicy Sichuan dishes - Legend of Szechuan - Spice N Steam, a place my friend warned me about - Five Lucky Stars, American-style Chinese food Southeast Asian Cuisine: - Sabai Cafe & Bar, Thai food 🍲 - Ta Ra Rin | Thai Cuisine (Eugene), more Thai dishes - Bon Mi, Vietnamese delights - Vietnam Restaurant, known for its Vietnamese noodle soups 🍜 BBQ: - Kkoki Korean BBQ Eugene, seriously tasty Korean BBQ 🇰🇷, went there twice! All-you-can-eat for under $50, recommend cuts #1, #20, #8, and also loved #23, the rice sausage, though service can be slow - Bill & Tim's Barbeque & Tap House, awesome American BBQ Stay tuned for my next post on brunch spots, bubble tea, and local hangouts! 🍹

Once a month Cottage Grove Historic Downtown District businesses stay open late, provide light refreshments and host local artists who showcase their talent for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. The Cottage Grove Art Walk is a grassroots, year-round event on the last Friday of the month from 6-8 p.m....

SEASIDE — Eugene author Miriam Gershow will read at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Seaside Public Library Community Room. Gershow will present “Survival Tips,” a collection of 10 short stories about characters in search of connection and meaning. In one, a wife begins communicating with her husband only in puzzles. In another, a new teacher confronts the parents of a disruptive student.

There are few activities as wholesome and fun as putt-putt golf. Whether you’re out with the kids, on a date, or hanging out with friends, a good game of miniature golf is sure to please everyone in your party and one great place to enjoy this is the Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park in Eugene.

EUGENE, Ore. – One of Greenhill Humane Society’s biggest fundraisers is coming up in about two weeks, with the 31st annual ‘Bark in the Park’ event scheduled for May 19 at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. Greenhill officials said that they set a goal this year...

Port of Subs, the 50-year legacy sandwich brand taking the sub-industry by storm, announced today another regional development agreement to add to its growing roster. This latest deal is with Scott and Jody Sigstad, and details 10 units coming to Central Oregon. The Sigstad’s are an entrepreneurial duo who bring...