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Across Oregon and the country, recalls are rising in frequency and with them, a conversation has emerged about the appropriate use of this critical check on elected officials.

Too much of a good thing led to snap-crackle-pop syndrome in my fruit orchard this year. Apples, pears, peaches, and asian pears all broke branches under the weight of an exceptionally productive season.

A facilitated conversation with Lane Arts Council and Eugene Symphony shares insight into the current landscape of visual and performing arts education locally and statewide.

In this program, we’ll hear from area outdoor/recreation nonprofits about how they see their role in the local, regional and statewide economy.

We live in a complicated mix of gasses called the atmosphere. And we have changed it in profound ways over the last 200 years. But as John Fischer tells us overcorrecting could have chilling consequences.

The Robert Cecil Salon at 545 Willamette currently has a one woman show up by Jan Lintz called “Balance.” It might be a hair salon, but it is also a micro gallery, so you’re welcome to come in just to look at the art. Please do!

We’ll hear a movement from Seattle-based First Symphony Project composer Gabriella Smith's ONE for Orchestra, learn about Rachaminov's fiendishly difficult Third Concerto from piano soloist Daniel Hsu, and talk to guest conductor Joseph Young about Prokofiev's Suite from Romeo and Juliet. We'll hear sections of each of these wonderful works as well.

Be sure to check out the Don Dexter Gallery Saturday Session. This free event will feature a demonstration by local artist Ray Bidegain. I’ll be there representing Viz City and KLCC, and I’d love to meet you.

Following last year’s bumper crop of albums, there were tons of good Jazz albums released in 2023. Narrowing it to my favorite 12 wasn’t easy, so my best attempt follows (without a whole lot of fuss about exact rank order.) A selection from each artist is included. Any of the following will likely to add much your listening and/or gift giving pleasure:

In line with the "12 days of Christmas" theme that makes the rounds this time of year, KLCC's John Fischer brings us 12 things you can do to halve your carbon footprint ranging from “Duh!!” to “that's easy.”