KLCC is pleased to announce it has been recognized with five regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio, Television, Digital News Association (RTDNA).
MECCA (Material Exchange Center for Community Arts) in Eugene is hosting the 13th annual Object Afterlife art challenge at OSLP’s (Oregon Supported Living
Sara Miura Zolbrod, coordinator of the 1,000 Hopes project, holds some hopes, dreams and wishes created by local elementary students. She will add about 1,000 of these papers to the fence at the Eugene Public Library by the end of May.
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“I remember tying a long white piece of paper onto a tree that had thousands of other pieces of paper on it.”
As a child, Zolbrod thought this was a wishing tree. After some research, she learned it is a tradition called Omikuji where people can pay for a range of fortunes. And all the fortunes tied together, get amplified.
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KLCC’S Aubrey Bulkeley reports on how the Downtown Riverfront Park project is taking shape as it nears completion.
Project Manager Emily Proudfoot explains the current progress and future development of the Downtown Riverfront Park project.
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“This platform extends six to eight feet beyond… Now you really feel like you’re up and over the river,” said Proudfoot.
Many aspects of the design are meant to enhance the visitor s experience through interpretation and art.
The pedestrian and bike paths weave through the space like ripples on water. An inclusive water fountain meant to highlight the experiences of Eugene’s Black citizens has a prominent place near the DeFazio Bridge with a clear view of where the Across the Bridge community used to be.