Eric Alan
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Turntablist and Scratch DJ Connah Jay, at the KLCC Brewfest
Turntablist and scratch DJ Connah Jay has sampled, mixed and created new sounds from vinyl records for over 15 years in Eugene. He’s a founding member of → Read More
George Packer on American Identity in the Age of Trump
“American Identity in the Age of Trump” is the topic in Oregon Humanities Center’s next lecture in their “We the People” series. It will be given by → Read More
Ari Shapiro Heads Homeward, through Songs of Upheaval, Patriotism and Hope
Ari Shapiro is known to KLCC listeners as a host of NPR’s All Things Considered , and as a reporter who has filed compelling stories from across the globe. → Read More
Legendary Country Songwriter Mac McAnally, From Southbound to Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band
Mac McAnally has been named the Country Music Association’s Musician of the Year for eight consecutive years. Besides writing hits for many country stars → Read More
Isaac Marquez, Director of City of Eugene Cultural Services, on Enlvening Local Culture
Isaac Marquez has recently been named as Director of City of Eugene Cultural Services, responsible for oversight of the city’s Community Events and Public → Read More
Latino USA's Maria Hinojosa on What it Means to be American
Maria Hinojosa has hosted NPR’s Latino USA for 22 years. She brings a unique perspective about what it means to be American, which she will present as part → Read More
Martyn Joseph, Live in the KLCC Studios
Welsh singer/songwriter Martyn Joseph has 32 albums to his credit over the past three decades, including his most recent one, Sanctuary. Lately, he’s also → Read More
Still Healing from Vietnam: A Film with an Inner View
The unhealed wounds of the Vietnam War still persist, as do the bonds between those who served there. Both are explored in the film Tripwire!¸which focuses on the experiences of local veteran Marc Waszkiewicz and his fellow Marines. Co-producer Lea Jones speaks with KLCC’s Eric Alan, before the film screens at the Oregon Independent Film Festival at the Broadway Metro in Eugene, September 19-21. → Read More
Birding without Borders: Noah Strycker's Global Adventure
Noah Strycker set a world record by seeing 6,042 species of birds in one year. Stories from his global adventure are collected in his new book, Birding → Read More
The 22nd North American Jew's Harp Festival Visits Cottage Grove
The North American Jaw Harpists host the 22 nd North American Jew’s Harp Festival, at the Cottage Grove Armory on Friday and Saturday, August 11 th and 12 → Read More
Having Our Say: the Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Sadie and Bessie Delany were civil rights pioneers: two African-American sisters born in the late 1800s, who each lived to be over 100 years old. Their → Read More
The Space Between Us: Immigrants, Refugees and Oregon
The Space Between Us: Immigrants, Refugees and Oregon , is the next topic in the Oregon Humanities Conversation Project. → Read More
The Awkward (and Funny) Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell
Socio-Political comedian W. Kamau Bell is the host of the show United Shades of America on CNN, the author of the new book The Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau → Read More
Delgani String Quartet, Live at
The Delgani String Quartet will close their second season with a performance called Evolving Elements, featuring the percussive side of string quartet → Read More
Giving Marginalized Voices a Creative Platform
Over seventy artists, musicians, and dancers will explore the theme of “Marginalized Voices,” in the Platform Festival at the EMU on the UO Campus on Saturday evening, May 6th. Brad Garner and Amanda Baca speak with KLCC’s Eric Alan about the meaning of the theme, and how those creative voices will speak to it during the free festival. → Read More
Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis on the Community Role of the Arts
Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis speaks with KLCC’s Eric Alan about the role of the arts in the community, including why art is vital within education, and where the boundaries of social commentary should be within public art. Mayor Vinis guest hosts Lane Arts Council’s First Friday Art Walk on May 5th. → Read More
Garth Stein: The Art of Racing in the Rain
Author Garth Stein has inspired millions with his book, The Art of Racing in the Rain, about a dog obsessed with car racing and believing he’ll be → Read More
My Last Continent: A Love Story from Antarctica to Eugene
My Last Continent is a novel by Midge Raymond—a love story stretching from Antarctica to Eugene, where the book’s protagonist Deb Gardner lives and teaches → Read More
An Art Song Recital of Songs By, For and About Women
“Art Song” is a classical chamber music form setting poetry to music. Soprano Laura Wayte is founder of the art song performance series “Songs@Tsunami.” → Read More
Art Helps Drive Springfield's Downtown Renaissance
Over the past several years, Springfield has worked to improve its image. Once known for empty storefronts, seedy bars and crime, the city has used art in → Read More