Kendra Schertell
Arts & Culture Reporter and The Shortcut Editor-
Cottage Grove bakery Random Acts of Cookies blends handmade cookies, local art, and community spirit, turning a pandemic hobby into a sweet success. -
Eugene’s slime royalty has a new ruler: Hilaria Gastrognome oozed past the competition to win the S.L.U.G Queen crown. -
Eugene’s longest-running alternative pageant returns Friday, as the Society for the Legitimization of the Ubiquitous Gastropod prepares to crown its next S.L.U.G. Queen. -
At Lane Community College’s Blue Door Theatre, audiences will soon step into a city under siege; one where love, laughter, and danger exist side by side. -
Bohemia Mining Days returns to Cottage Grove this week for its 66th year to celebrate the region’s Gold Rush-era history. The festival runs Thursday through Saturday and features live music, historical demonstrations, contests, and a parade. -
‘Loud and proud:' The Eugene Pride Festival kicks off Saturday with a focus on resilience and safetyEugene Pride is back this Saturday with a new home, a packed schedule, and a message of resilience, inclusivity, and safety. -
The Linn Benton NAACP will host its annual Juneteenth celebration this Saturday, bringing an afternoon of food, music, and activities to the Linn-Benton Community College courtyard. -
16-year-old Maria Telesheva from Eugene brings her accordion skills to NPR's "From the Top," sharing her passion for music and earning national recognition. -
#Instaballet is inviting community members of all ages and abilities to choreograph a new dance in real time, no experience required. -
The Eugene Scottish Festival will return this weekend with a blend of history, performance, and family fun.
