By: Jennifer Burns Bright Via Magazine (November 2016)   The walkable heart of this Willamette Valley city brims with new gastronomy and artistry. Head northwest from the University of Oregon to explore 20 delightful blocks. SIGHTS AND EVENTS First Friday ArtWalk On Nov. 4 and Dec. 2, tour selected art venues in downtown Eugene with a guide or…READ MORE

Downtown Eugene dim sum restaurant nears opening By: Elon Glucklich (Source: Register Guard, October 26 2016) A long-neglected downtown Eugene building will soon be serving up bite-sized morsels of Chinese cuisine. By mid-November, John Li plans to open Spice ‘n Steam, a dim ­sum-style Chinese restaurant, in a vacant 5,200-square-foot building at 165 W. 11th…READ MORE

October 31st 2-6pm, Schedule Below: Trick-or-Treating 3-6 pm Downtown businesses Participating business (subject to change): Eugene Hotel, Passionflower, Barnlight, Voodoo Donuts, Cone Ball, Urban Waxx, Red Wagon, Jazzy Ladies, Oregon Art Supply, Keven Craft Rituals, Sizzle Pie, Whole Foods, First National Taphouse, Gilt + Gossamer, Noisette, Mosaic, Shoeaholic, Euphoria, Heritage Dry goods, Urban Therapeutic, Eugene Public Library, Hult Center for the Performing Arts Pet Parade & Contest Registration 3-4 pm Parade 4 pm Starts at the Hult Center Lobby…READ MORE