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The city of Eugene held its fourth annual Christmas tree lighting on Friday night. The event included food, drink, shopping, dancing, live music and more!

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Michelle Klemens was crouched low on the floor with her hands resting on her knees; her eyes were focused on the group of students she had recruited to do push-ups.

On a cold and foggy Sunday morning, Meagan Tkach entered the Greenhill Humane Society with excitement and an open mind. Tkach is new to Eugene and looking for a way to engage with the community. She searched for activities that match her interests and found the perfect opportunity: cat yoga.

During the month of November, the University of Oregon Duck Nest Wellness Center is putting on weekly workshops that pertain to men’s health issues. The initiative is known as “movember” — 30 days when men do not shave in order to raise awareness for mental and physical health.  

As hundreds of people filed into the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art last weekend, they were met by a three-tier altar, called an “ofrenda,” covered in purple and orange “papel picado,” a paper banner with cut-out designs; ceramic “calaveras,” or skulls; and photos of loved ones.

Halloween night is the most spooky night of the year — a perfect excuse to gather all your friends and delight in all things eerie. Since the holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, making plans can be complicated. Weekends are the ideal time for parties and events, so Halloween this time ar…

A Friday afternoon in the Erb Memorial Union means a short line for Chipotle, the possibility of actually snagging a booth by the window — and a cappella. Every Friday at 3:45 p.m., the sound of blended voices can be heard across the ground floor of the EMU as Mind The Gap, the University of…

More than 100 people filled the McDonald Theatre Friday night for a Halloween-themed lip sync battle. Relief Nursery hosted its third annual Lip Sync Reloaded event that featured eight performing groups from the community. Each group graced the stage in costumes related to their performance,…

Two competitors begin the race, starting at the top of a hill by the Skinner Butte columns and heading down Lincoln Street. EUGFun! hosts its inaugural Halloween-themed soap box derby, the Coffin Races, at Skinner Butte in Eugene, Ore. on Oct. 27, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

More than 100 people filled the McDonald Theatre Friday night for a Halloween-themed lip sync battle. Relief Nursery hosted its third annual Lip Sync Reloaded event that featured eight performing groups from the community. Each group graced the stage in costumes related to their performance,…

A Friday afternoon in the Erb Memorial Union means a short line for Chipotle, the possibility of actually snagging a booth by the window — and a cappella. Every Friday at 3:45 p.m., the sound of blended voices can be heard across the ground floor of the EMU as Mind The Gap, the University of…

Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner begins the show with “Four Out of Five” from the band’s latest release. English alt-rockers Arctic Monkeys take their North American tour for their latest album, “Tranquility Base Hotel and Casino,” to Portland’s Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 24, 2018…

On most fall Saturdays in Eugene, Alton Baker Park is filled with masses of Ducks football fans flocking to Autzen Stadium. Many fans attend just to see Heisman hopeful quarterback Justin Herbert.

Crowd members sport a variety of style and attire as they fill in the amphitheater pit. The Deadbeats Tour Eugene brings big bass to the Cuthbert Amphitheater on Oct. 6, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

The first week of October has come and gone. Preparation for Halloween festivities is upon us, and art gallery director Aunia Kahn is approaching this year with a twist. “Summoning the Muse: A Witchy Exhibit,” is an art exhibit showcasing all aspects of things that would define the classic w…

On Thursday nights in the Erb Memorial Union, the Redwood Auditorium smells like fresh popcorn and is filled with over a hundred University of Oregon students. Attendees dance to music and socialize while they wait in line for Ducks After Dark to begin. The weekly event is open to all UO stu…

Eugene native Michelle Zauner takes the stage at the WOW Hall under her solo act monicker, Japanese Breakfast. Indie rocker Japanese Breakfast makes a homecoming performance to Eugene at the WOW Hall on Sept. 28, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Death Cab lead singer Ben Gibbard. Death Cab for Cutie takes ‘Thank You for Today’ to the Hult Center on Sept. 24, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Before the Oregon-Stanford football game on Saturday, Duck fans received a sneak preview of the upcoming “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” for the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo partnered with the Wendy’s College Tailgate Tour in order to bring a demo version of the much-anticipated fighting game to A…

Autumn weather rolls into the outdoor setting of the Edgefield amphitheater, preluding the last show of the summer. Ben Howard closes out the summer with a chilling performance at the Edgefield in Troutdale, Ore. on Sept. 22, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Rowdy crowd members in the mosh pit wait for Dropkick Murphys to take the stage. Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys perform at the Cuthbert Amphitheater in Eugene, Ore. on Sept. 21, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Lizzo sings out to the Moda Center crowd. The hip-hop singer later mentioned her excitement toward the show being the second installment of her first-ever arena tour. Lizzo opens for Florence + the Machine at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore. on Sept. 11, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

The city of Portland was quiet on Monday night. Parents had to work in the morning and kids had to go to school. But for thousands of die-hard rockers gathered at the Moda Center, the next morning’s responsibilities were out of sight and out of mind.

Lovelytheband singer and lead guitarist Mitchie Collins sings to the crowd. Day three of 2018 Bumbershoot closes out the festival weekend on Sept. 2, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Someone pranked the festival’s unicorn statue between days two and three. Day three of 2018 Bumbershoot closes out the festival weekend on Sept. 2, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

The whimsy of day one was just a warm up for the fun and games of Bumbershoot day two, featuring performances from J. Cole, T-Pain, Young Thug and others.

Balloons fill the sky and rainbows shine in the International Fountain as festival-goers relax in the day’s sunshine. Day two of 2018 Bumbershoot fills Seattle Center with color and excitement on Sept. 1, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Bumbershoots (umbrellas) decorate the festival grounds. Day one of 2018 Bumbershoot kicks off Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center on Aug. 31, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

For the first time visitor at Seattle Center, 2018 Bumbershoot music and arts festival offered a unique introduction to the city under the iconic Space Needle, complete with a giant unicorn, laser dome and fireworks.

Captained by a grinning skeleton, Portugal. The Man’s pop-up bus features special merch for the Portland show. ‘Lords of Portland’ Portugal. The Man rock their sold-out homecoming residency at the Edgefield on Aug. 25, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Big Bounce America tours across the U.S., bringing the world’s biggest bounce house to Lane Community College in Eugene, Ore. on Aug. 18, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

People filter in through the front gates of the amphitheater. Rebelution headlines Cuthbert Amphitheater for a night of reggae with Zion I, Common Kings and Stephen Marley on Aug. 17, 2018. (Dana Sparks/Emerald)

A R I Z O N A vocalist Zach Hannah sings to the Moda Center crowd. A R I Z O N A opens for Panic! At The Disco’s ‘Pray for the Wicked’ tour at the Moda Center in Portland on Aug. 12, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Cuco opens the show for Rex Orange County at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland, Ore. on Aug. 9, 2018. (Henry Ward/Emerald)

The 12th annual Whiteaker Block Party on Saturday hosted by Blairally Vintage Acarde and Red Five Hotdog Company catered to locals enjoying beer, live music and food vendors. (Rylee Marron/Emerald)

Booths full of jars of hot sauce. The OMSI Bridge Lot hosts the PDX Hot Sauce Expo in Portland, Ore. on August 5, 2018. (Devin Roux/Emerald)

Locals gather to watch the Emerica team pro skateboarders at WJ skatepark. Emerica, a skateboarding company, traveled to Eugene, Ore. with their team to support local skateboarders on Tuesday. (Rylee Marron/Emerald)

Pet owners around the area gather with their furry friends to enjoy beer and sunshine. Every dollar from a pint went to Kibble on Wheels: Food for Lane County. Hop Valley hosts the 2018 Hops for Hounds in Eugene, Ore. on July 14. (Rylee Marron/Emerald)

P-Lo kicks off as the first act of the night on the Endless Summer Tour at the Sunlight Supply Amphitheater in Ridgefield, Wash. on July 21, 2018. (Henry Ward/Emerald)

Giant, mysterious beings decorated with plant imagery wandered down the paths, dancing to music and even running into trees. The 49th annual Oregon Country Fair proved to be a surprisingly vast network woven into the forest, creating a dreamy home for family and friends to indulge in Eugene’…

Fans sing and dance along to “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers while waiting for Vance Joy’s set. Vance Joy brings his ‘Nation of Two’ world tour the sold-out Edgefield Amphitheater on July 3, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)

Dead & Company consists of former Grateful Dead band members Bob Weir (guitar/vocals), Mickey Hart (drums) and Bill Kreutzmann (drums), accompanied by  John Mayer (guitar/vocals), Oteil Burbridge (bass/drums) and Jeff Chimenti (keyboard).

Attendees gather to watch the first hot air balloon launch of the day at roughly 5:45 a.m. The festival balloons launch early in order to avoid winds that occur later in the day. The 34th annual Festival of Balloons takes place in Tigard, Ore. on June 23, 2018. (Sarah Northrop/Emerald)