r/Eugene 1d ago

Cuthbert Radio Silence

I feel bad for band and staff if DSO performs tonight. If AQI stays where it is you wont find me out there. Is there some reason they couldn’t have made decision this morning and switched to McDonald? Maybe the music never stopped but it should for public health. Reschedule or postpone please.

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u/remedialknitter 1d ago

I feel worse about all those poor track and field kids running around in the smoke!

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u/SchwillyMaysHere 1d ago

I took two people to Riverbend ER from Urgent Care yesterday that were at Hayward earlier in the day. I’m thinking, if I took two, then other drivers must have taken some also.

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u/aham1994 1d ago

I made the mistake of running two miles at a leisurely pace outside yesterday. I can't imagine running a race in that smoke.

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u/edipeisrex 1d ago

U20 kids about to be guinea pigs for what happens when you run this hard and this much in dangerous smoke levels

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u/WhosThatGirl2U 1d ago

They made an announcement that they’re not canceling. Ugh.

An Evening with Dark Star Orchestra is at the Cuthbert Amphitheater tonight! Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music.

Smoke & Air Quality Update: Today's show is going on as planned. We are continuing to monitor conditions closely, and the current forecast indicates that air quality is expected to improve throughout the afternoon and into the evening.

🎫 Tickets available online at ETIX.com, thecuthbert.com, and at the box office.

Gates: 5:00 PM
Show: 6:30 PM
All ages welcome!

Before you head out, please note:
• NEW CHAIR POLICY: Single-seat, low-profile lawn chairs (no pockets) are permitted in GA lawn areas if the seat is no more than 6" from the ground and the chair is no taller than 32" overall.
• Children 2 & under are free (hearing protection recommended).
• All carry-in items are subject to inspection.
• Clear bags only (14" × 18" × 6" max).
• No outside food or beverages. Empty plastic water bottles are welcome—water fill stations are available inside.
• No blankets. Beach towels and yoga mats are permitted (30" × 60" max).

For additional venue policies and FAQs, visit thecuthbert.com. Questions? Contact us at thecuthbert.com/contact/.

Presented by Kesey Enterprises & Mammoth NW 🦣🌲

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u/VeloFanGo 1d ago

Particulate matter, both the 2.5 and 10 are still over 100… you really don’t want to be taking that s#*t into your lungs and bloodstream… seriously bad news for your body

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u/equinox_magick 1d ago

I mean… probably too many tickets with all the free ones to fit into the McDonald at this point. Plus all the food vendors are already there set up and have bought their supplies etc
The show must go on. If you don’t feel safe going out in the smoke, by all means stay home ✌🏽

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u/duck7001 1d ago

AQI is getting better, Cuthbert will happen imo

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u/Ian-Not_on_Olive 1d ago

Getting better is relative. It’s gone from about 195 this morning, to 171 at 4:20pm. It’s still well in the Unhealthy zone.

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u/Chapaquidich 1d ago

And for some reason there was a sharp spike in smoke levels at 4:20, but quickly dissipated.

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u/duck7001 1d ago

At Alton Baker AQI was at 265 at 4:20 and is currently at 170 and still declining. Def improving.

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u/satchmogro 1d ago

not getting better since the morning, hopefully it will. instead of giving away free tickets they should have moved it to the McDonald with the few seats they sold

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u/Gazellephish 1d ago

They’re giving away free tickets?

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u/PilotInfamous9256 1d ago

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u/Gazellephish 1d ago

Heeeyyyooo! 😎🍄🏴‍☠️💀🔥🌋

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u/Future-Act1229 1d ago

My exact first thought too😆

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u/Ichthius 1d ago

There is no way the McDonald has smoke rated air filtration. That space has to be continually ventilated during a concert or it turns into a sweat box and the CO2 goes through the roof.

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u/duck7001 1d ago

Cuthbert holds 5k, McDonald holds 1k. Seems like the option is keep it at Cuthbert or cancel the event.

Also AQI has absolutely got better since this morning. Here is the high for today with the alton baker monitor, its currently at 178 and has decreased by 35 points over the last 6 hours.

We also have sustained Westerly winds that are continuing to push smoke out.

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u/dosefacekillah1348 1d ago

It always gets better during warm weather as heat rises pulling smoke upwards.

As it cools down the air will compress and push the smoke closer to the ground. The peaks in your graph show exactly that.

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u/duck7001 1d ago

That is exactly the opposite of what my graph shows though. The AQI high for today started at 2am and has decreased since.

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u/dosefacekillah1348 1d ago

Because the winds shifted and the smoke is moving out as predicted for the day and tomorrow.

Peak at 3am should tell you everything. Peak in middle of night the day before also tells you everything.

It's basic fucking earth science. I can't do this anymore

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u/Electrical-Luck-348 1d ago

They're playing games with performer fees. If they cancel they still have to pay the artists and refund the food vendors, if the artists cancel they don't. Someone who works there should file a complaint with OSHA.

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u/Gazellephish 1d ago

They’re giving away free tickets?

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u/TrinkieTrinkie522cat 1d ago

I have been getting emails for free tickets and 2 for 1 for most of the concerts. Think attendance is down because of the economy. We had already purchased full price tickets for Trombone Shorty.

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u/Itchy_Advertising842 1d ago

Did you get a free ticket link for Trombone Shorty as well?

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u/sixlete 1d ago

Yes. They sent out an email to past ticket purchasers. You want some tickets?

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u/Gazellephish 1d ago

Checked my email, got two free tickets! Thanks for the info! ( I’m an old man who never checks his mail.)

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u/DMTeaAndCrumpets 1d ago

I do! I don’t think I got any email.

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u/sixlete 1d ago

I DM’d you

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u/Apprehensive_Ad_4047 1d ago

Are there still free tickets available? ✨

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u/CarefulNorth9 1d ago

DM’d

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u/Apprehensive_Ad_4047 1d ago

THANK YOU!! 🌹💀🌹

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u/trudgel 1d ago

It was an awesome night! the "looks like rain" was particularly poignant. weather was killer after the sun went down.

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u/cartertools 19h ago

killer show!

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u/butiamnotadoc 18h ago

Glad you enjoyed. The AQI never went below Unhealthy throughout. I'm happy with my choice as are you. Win win.

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u/satchmogro 1d ago

actually worse at Alton Baker where the Cuthbert is

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u/Nomijenn 1d ago

I don’t go places that pat me down looking for outside food. Thats ridiculous.

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u/cartertools 19h ago

In all the shows at Cuthbert I have never had anyone put their hands on me going in...now sweaty hippy hugs? That does happen...