Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, Springfield, Oregon

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	“My penis hurts.” That was the very first thing Jon's dad said to him upon his return home to Australia after 14 years of nomadic touring: “My penis hurts.” AMERICAN'T is renowned comedic storyteller, Jon Bennett’s (Fire in the Meth Lab) latest show, chronicling his wild and chaotic attempt to navigate being stranded in the United States when the pandemic hit. Bennett eventually found himself forced back to rural South Australia, living once again with his conservative, religious, and eccentric family. After over a year trapped with his family, Bennett managed a trip back to the U.S., only to be arrested upon arrival. PICK OF THE FRINGE AWARD WINNER (Cincinnati Fringe, 2025) “Masterful, hilarious and heart breaking. AMERICAN’T is a Triumph.” - Broadway World PATRON'S PICK AWARD WINNER (Orlando Fringe, 2024) “Jon Bennett: American’t is a brilliantly crafted and expertly delivered masterpiece of comedic storytelling. Jon Bennett proves that storytelling is not just a simple art form—it can be an immersive experience that transports the audience through space and time. His ability to breathe life into memory, evoking both laughter and deep reflection, showcases the true power of a master storyteller. With an electrifying mix of raw storytelling, razor-sharp wit, and one of the most entertaining PowerPoint slide decks I’ve seen, Bennett delivers a show that is wildly unpredictable, deeply personal, and exceptionally entertaining. ★★★★★” - Fringe Feed SELL OUT SHOW AWARD WINNER (Orlando Fringe, 2024) “He’s turned his experience into one rip-roaring, hilarious show that’s not without a message.” - Otakuno Culture “Depth and sincerity and leaves a lasting impression of Bennett’s rollercoaster journey from American’t to American.” - The List BEST OF FRINGE WINNER (Tampa Fringe, 2023) "Bennett’s best work... his most personal show to date. Engaging as ever." - Orlando Sentinel BEST OF FRINGE WINNER (Kansas City Fringe, 2023) “Bennett is one of a kind.” - Montreal Rampage VIP AWARD WINNER (Kansas City Fringe, 2023) “A breathtaking, non-stop ride, entertaining and deeply personal.” - KC Reviews “A perfect mix of comedy and heart-warming storytelling… with a happy ending.” - Canadian Fringe Reviews	Buy tickets
	Marc Egea and Paul Safar Hurdy Gurdy and Piano Duo Cherry Blossom Musical Arts and Artistas Intérpretes O Ejecutantes are pleased to announce that Marc Egea of Catalonia, Spain and Paul Safar of Eugene, Oregon will present a mini tour (Why Not ’25) of three concerts in Oregon the week of July 28th, 2025. This unique Hurdy Gurdy and Piano Duo meets in person once a year to present an eclectic mix of orginal, traditional, classical and contemporary music. Their set includes compositions of Catalan composer Mompou, American Jazz Standards, free improvisation and more all on this unique and ancient stringed instrument and piano. Marc and Paul’s collaboration began during the first months of the pandemic when they released an online recording of free improvisations, https://marcegea.bandcamp.com/album/morning-improvisations. Since then, Paul has written a number of pieces for Marc including “Pendulum Palindrome” which was featured at the New Music Gathering in 2021. In summer of 2023, Marc and Paul presented concerts in Eugene and Cottage Grove, OR. Then, in summer 2024, they performed in Sant Pol and Arenys de Mar, Catalonia to large and enthusiastic audiences. Each musician is a composer-performer and enjoys exploring music from one anothers homelands. Marc also plays the flabiol, a traditional Catalan flute that is played one handed. And Paul is known to supplement piano with vocals or melodica. As special guests on the Lincoln Hall concert in Portland, Humanis, a small a capella choir and Eugene based poet Ingrid Wendt will also be an integral part of the show. “Lacrimosa”, which uses a poem by Wendt from her book The Angle of Sharpest Ascending will be world premiered at this special collaborative concert which will have themes of reconcilliation and peace. Marc and Paul are one of the few hurdy gurdy pianos duos around and present a truly unique cross cultural collaboration. websites: https://www.marcegea.com/ca https://paulvsafar.wordpress.com/home/ audio samples El Drac (traditional/Safar) https://soundcloud.com/paulsafar/el-dractradcatalansafar Sprint to the Finish https://soundcloud.com/paulsafar/sprint-to-the-finish video samples: Live at the Jazz Station,Eugene,OR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-WAw50K-ig https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc7oqmQFeZg The “Why Not Tour ’25” dates: Thursday, July 31st7:30 p.m. Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette Street, Eugene,OR tickets $20541 345 8986 or at the door Friday, August 1st 7:30 p.m. Lincoln Hall Recital Hall (PSU) 1620 SW Park Avenue, Portland,OR With Humanis Choir and Ingrid Wendt, poet suggested donation $15-30 at the door, no one turned away Sunday, August 3rd 3 p.m. Richard E. Wildish Community Theater 630 Main Street, Springfield,OR	Buy tickets

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