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Chris Acker w/ Nikolai Shveister
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Open Arts Center: The Gallery Sessions Concert Series
Fri., Dec. 11, Fri., Jan. 15, Fri., Feb. 19 and Fri., March 12
The Open Arts Center, 999 NE 2nd St, Bend, OR 97701, Bend
Old St. Francis School’s 90th Birthday
Sat., Nov. 14, 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 15, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., Bend
Comedy Night at the Barrel Room of Upp Liquids
The Barrel Room at Upp Liquids, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend
The latest
Mt. Bachelor Lift Mechanics Push to Unionize
A group of lift maintenance technicians at Oregon’s largest ski resort have filed a petition to organize a union, looking to become the first group of unionized workers at a ski area in Oregon
Letters to the Editor, Week of Nov. 19, 2026
A call for continued civic action, praise for a local political activist and more in this week’s Letters
Bend-La Pine Schools Recounts Response to Silver Rail Shooting
At the first school board meeting since the Oct. 15 tragedy, district officials broke down the decisions they made in the aftermath of the violence
Deputy ‘Dewey’: Updated
A sheriff’s deputy smelled of alcohol at a shooting range; responding state troopers failed to investigate him for DUII
Food and Drink
Making Room for Pie: Pie Maison Brings European-Inspired Baking to Bend
From classic pumpkin to decadent S’mores, this new downtown pie shop gives reason to save room for dessert
Sandwich Week: A Recap
Our region-wide celebration of the $12 sandwich was rescheduled from its original date. It’s back this week, and these are some of the sandos we recommend.
From Harvest to Table: A Mexican Family Feast Brings Culture and Community Together
A hands-on workshop shares food traditions, family stories and practical skills that connect generations
Wine Doesn’t Need More Drinkers. It Needs More Curious Ones.
As younger adults rethink their drinking habits and Oregon wineries face a challenging market, I believe wine’s future depends less on consumption and more on curiosity.
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Bend Into Balance: Peter Geiser
Musings on the balance of life with a co-founding board member of The Environmental Center
SCHISM Breaks Out Its Tool Chest
Band plays tribute to music that transcends generations
Understanding Intimacy: Sex Club Curious? What to Know Before You Go
It’s rarely about the club. Here’s the question underneath.
Movies Most Missed
Five underseen indie new releases available to stream immediately
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mUSIC
RPA Hosts Battle of the Bands
Local high school students invited to compete in contest that includes a live performance and the chance to win recording time in a pro studio
20 Years on the ‘Front Lines of Joy’
Gabe Johnson, musician and promoter who founded Parallel 44 Presents, gets set to mark 1,500 shows and two decades of sharing the love of music
The War and Treaty: Country, Soul, Gospel and Rock
Crooning couple Michael and Tanya Trotter return to Central Oregon to play the Tower Theatre
Inaugural Music Series Set for Open Arts Center
Audiences will be treated to an intimate listening experience at the Bend arts hub
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Cascades East Transit Announces Discontinuation of Redmond Flex Routes
CET to explore future transportation options while Dial-A-Ride and Community Connector services continue
Summit Theatre Company Presents The SpongeBob Musical
Show to feature 60+ students involved across cast, crew and live pit orchestra
Quills Out! A Porcupine Adventure Opens at the High Desert Museum
Open November 14- June 20
Bend Made Survey Invites Residents to Shape City Priorities
Envision Bend encourages residents to complete the survey and help shape a Vision Action Plan
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BendTicket.com Events
Music Flow Youth Rock Show
Sat., Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
The Away Team: Live Comedy Taping
Wed., Nov. 18, 7:30-9 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
