Kendra Schertell
Arts & Culture Reporter and The Shortcut Editor-
The 65th annual Scandinavian Festival returns to Junction City Aug. 13-16, offering traditional food, dancing and cultural heritage activities. -
The Eugene Warehouse District Art Hop marks its first anniversary on Saturday, celebrating a year of welcoming the public into artist workspaces and building a creative community. -
The nonprofit Albany Historic Carousel and Museum celebrates National Carousel Day on Saturday, July 25 with free rides for visitors. Executive Director Nicki Marazzani says it’s the craftsmanship behind the carousel that makes it so special. -
KLCC went to the 2026 Oregon Country Fair and brought back an audio postcard and pictures. -
Retired Eugene history teacher Raymond Brown spends the Fourth of July—and the rest of the year—bringing the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights to life through living history presentations. -
Juneteenth celebrations are taking place across Oregon this week, honoring Black freedom, culture, and community. Here are a few events happening around Western and Central Oregon. For more community happenings, visit KLCC's calendar, The Shortcut. -
Comedian Noah Blodgett has built a following on Instagram and TikTok through his “Top Five” video series, a collection of short sketches that turn everyday Eugene experiences into deadpan rankings. -
A beloved voice and adventurous musical spirit has moved on. Cina Kraft, the longtime host of Heartwood Hotel on KLCC, died last week at the age of 81. -
A new musical set in Oregon is taking on big questions about global warming, human responsibility and the emotional weight of living through rapid environmental change. -
Eugene-area high schoolers enrolled in a program meant to support students with disabilities recently had the chance to come to the Hult Center for a day of dance, music, and visual art, designed with accessibility and inclusion at its core.
