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Sacred Sands and Shared Compassion: Tibetan Monks to Mark Lunar New Year in Yachats
The quiet coastal town of Yachats will soon become the setting for a centuries-old spiritual tradition as Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Phukhang Monastery arrive to celebrate the Tibetan Lunar New Year with a series of public ceremonies, workshops, and cultural events. Hosted by the Yachats Area Chamber of...
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New poke shop brings aloha spirit and a taste of Hawaii to Eugene
It’s 10:55 a.m. — five minutes before OG Poke opens — and folks are lined up at the Hawaiian eatery in west Eugene, eyeing containers packed with cubed and marinated ahi tuna. The crowd is a mix of workers on their lunch breaks, young families, lifelong Oregonians...
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Newport exhibit is an ’80s revival
Celebrate the timeless power of creativity during “85 & Over,” a new exhibition featuring large-scale oil and acrylic paintings by artists Sandra Roumagoux, Bobbie Flewellyn and Scottie Howard. The exhibition runs through Sunday, May 3, at the Olive Street Gallery inside the Newport Performing Arts Center. An opening...
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New Japanese comfort joint brings sushi tacos, avocado bombs to Eugene
I love sushi, particularly nigiri — slices of fresh seafood pressed into a mound of seasoned rice with a sinus-clearing dab of wasabi. Kasumi House does serve nigiri, as well as sashimi, and maki, and regular and signature rolls. But the Japanese comfort food eatery, which opened in Eugene earlier this year, is also cranking out sushi tacos.
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Wine bar to close, plus second locations for local favorites in Eugene
Openings and closures continue to sweep through Eugene as we move into February. Two Lane County favorites, Mandy's Family Restaurant and The Washburne Café , are opening second locations in Eugene and Springfield. This means more pie, milkshakes, pancakes and coffee for everyone. In other news, Boris Weidenfeld-Needham is moving to close the Whiteaker location of Bo's Wine Depot and his wine and jazz bar, Nero . But Nero fans know though this is the end of a chapter, it isn't the end of Wiedenfeld-Needham's story. He hopes to open Nero 2.0 in the future. Nero in the Whiteaker to close Boris Wiedenfeld-Needham can't work 70 hours a week anymore. He's been open about his fight with cancer and has come to the conclusion he can't run his store anymore because he can't lift a case of wine on his own. That's why he's moving to close the Whiteaker location of Bo's, but with his wine and jazz bar Nero, it's a whole different story. "The bar I can handle by myself," he said. "I have a very big abdominal surgery coming up in the spring, and the last time I had one like that it took me nine months
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The Classic Diner In Oregon Where The Chicken Fried Steak Is Out Of This World
There comes a time in every food lover’s life when they take a bite of something so perfect, so transcendent, that time itself seems to stop for just a moment. That epiphany happens regularly at Mandy’s Family Restaurant in Eugene, Oregon. This charming blue building with its whimsical...
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Eugene bars and eateries join nationwide anti-ICE ‘Day of Action’
As Lane County activists gear up for a nationwide strike Friday, a few local businesses are showing their support, from shutting down for the day to offering demonstrators free drinks. In lieu of work, school and shopping, protests will take place across the country in a “National Day of Action,”...
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Grilled Cheese Experience aims for $30K in sandwich sales to benefit Food for Lane County
EUGENE, Ore. — Whether it's Falling Sky Brew Pub in Eugene, Black Market BBQ in Springfield, or any one of 53 participating restaurants -- a month of cheesy goodness just got underway Friday in Lane County for the 12th Annual Grilled Cheese Experience. Friday's kick off event at the...
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A Winter Warmup: The E. E. Wilson Wildlife Area
We find some interesting places during our winter explorations. This one is an expansive wildlife area that also allows hunting, and even offers shotgun and archery ranges. There is an accessible fishing pond. There are miles of trails, which are actually the roads from what was once Oregon's second largest city, which was a military encampment. There are also peacocks.
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This Unpretentious Restaurant In Oregon Has Mouth-Watering BBQ That’s Absolutely To Die For
You haven’t truly lived until you’ve had sauce dripping down your chin and smoke clinging to your clothes after demolishing a platter of proper barbecue at Bill & Tim’s Barbeque & Tap House in Eugene. This unassuming joint tucked into a vibrant red building might not look...
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Sweet Home car community rallies in memory of Paige McClintock
SWEET HOME, Ore. - The car enthusiast community gathered in Sweet Home to honor the late Paige McClintock, transforming grief into a powerful rally of support for her family. The event celebrated Paige's love for cars, just days after her 16th birthday. Family friend Rhiannon Allen shared Paige's passion for carss.
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Married with paintings: Eugene couple feature in forest-themed art exhibit
Joanna Carrabbio and Marco Elliott’s studio spaces are often home to not just works-in-progress, but little pieces of nature: lichen and leaves to be committed to canvas. The two Eugene painters have spent years exploring the environment through explosions of color and texture they found in those pieces of nature. It culminates now in two concurrent painting series from the couple.
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Concertgoers who document performances may face social backlash, UO study finds
EUGENE, Ore. — As you and a friend sit back in your seats and wait for the concert to begin, a voice may come over the speakers warning members of the audience not to take photos or videos of the performance. Still, in the middle of a song, your...
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Comedy Icon Pauly Shore Brings Live Stand-Up to Eugene This April
Comedy fans across Oregon will have a rare opportunity this spring as Pauly Shore brings his nationally recognized stand-up act to Eugene for a three-night engagement at Olsen Run Comedy Club from April 3 through April 5. The event is expected to draw audiences from throughout Oregon, marking one of...
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Beloved Salem Shawarma Spot Rolls Into Downtown Dallas
Damascus Kitchen in Salem, long a go-to for its chicken shawarma, is getting ready to fire up a second operation in nearby Dallas, Oregon, this time out of a takeout-focused food truck. Owners have been teasing a downtown setup on social media and say the truck will serve the same wraps and salads that turned the Salem counter into a local favorite. There is still no firm opening date, although staff have signaled the new spot is “coming soon.”
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Your guide for cracking into Oregon’s Dungeness crab season
There are few better ways to break into Oregon’s culinary scene than breaking into a Dungeness crab. Delicate, sweet and meaty, this Northwest delicacy is delicious straight from the shell yet versatile enough for a variety of dishes, from fried rice to cioppino. Crabbing is among the most dangerous...