For people with hearing loss who wish to hear better, options are often limited to sitting closer or turning up volume. But the John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, a Eugene performance venue, found another option. In 2017 it added technology to improve the listening experience, and now many…
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Get in the seasonal spirit with some festive entertainment! For theholidays go see traditional favorites like the Eugene Ballet's "The Nutcracker", or tap into merriment with spoofs. Enhance your evening out with dinner or dessert (or both!) before the show, and a holiday lights tour after. From caroling choirs to contemporary plays, celebrate all your favorite things…
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Delve deep into knowledgeably curated wine cellars and shop for international, national, regional and boutique wine selections. Locally-owned wine shops are a treasure trove of personal-assistance and informative shopping. Enjoy the wine cellar ambiance while choosing wine for your table, holiday…
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For just a few days, unwrap a little old fashioned holiday cheer and immerse yourself in the twinkly lights and joyful spirit of the holidays in Eugene- Springfield…
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Can a mushroom make you move? It did for us. Oregon’s mushroom culture was one of the things that first drew my husband from the Midwest to Oregon back in 2008, and my family relishes any chance to go to #mushroomcore events like the Mushroom Festival, an event put on by the Cascade Mycological…
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The teen years are incredible – you get to watch your favorite kids grow into the people they are becoming while also learning to navigate an entirely new language that is 70% non-verbal communication and 30% what sounds remarkably close to word salad. Pair that with a constantly shifting emotional…
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There are three things no one tells you about cycling the Aufderheide: 1. the first 30 miles are straight uphill; 2. the second 30 miles are straight downhill; and 3. it ends at the magical Westfir Lodge. Let me explain. The Aufderheide is Oregon’s newest Scenic Bikeway, a program designed to…
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Eugene is an active outdoor town and most of the time we don’t notice a few sprinkles. But sometimes a downpour can get you down, especially when the kids are bouncing off the walls. Here are a few rainy-day destinations worth exploring: Malls are Not Just For Shopping For families seeking room to…
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Downtown Eugene and the nearby Whiteaker neighborhood's nightlife scene is a buzz of music venues, craft breweries and distilleries, great dining and excellent performing arts. Here's our starter guide for exploring a fun night out on the town! Live Music WOW Hall - A volunteer-powered music hall…
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Explore beyond the University of Oregon campus! Just blocks from the UO's sprawling lawns, historic buildings, classes and projects there are so many additional enriching and fun things to do in Eugene - Springfield and across Lane County. Eugene - Springfield City Tours Two to four hour tours…
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Visit the Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center in the Market Alley in downtown Eugene's Market District. Find information on things to do and see in Lane County, purchase park passes…
