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Allie Noland

Allie graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in journalism and public relations. She loves writing articles that have anything to do with the outdoors and culture. When she’s not writing, you can find her skiing, playing volleyball, backpacking, gardening or sitting at a local coffee shop.

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Bend Yoga Festival 2023

Four-day yoga festival will feature yoga classes, Acro Yoga, forest bathing, paddle boarding and specialty sessions
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The 2nd annual Bend Yoga Festival takes place next weekend, June 8-11, featuring 63 wellness events — from yoga classes to outdoor mindfulness opportunities. The festival’s mission is to “to amplify health and wellness in the community and beyond by creating a world-class yoga festival rooted in the ancient cultural traditions of yoga and its […]

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Summer Outdoor Events and Activities 2023

Parties, markets, performances, festivals, athletic events and other summer fun in Central Oregon
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Central Oregon has a big summer ahead. From outdoor festivals to drag shows to anniversary parties to races, this list makes it easy for people to plan an activity-packed summer. Readers can find farmers markets and monthly celebrations listed at the end of the date-specific list. It’s time to get out there — sign up […]

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“Utopian Fantasy” with Allie Crow Buckley

Ethereal melodies and deep bass fill the Hayden Homes Amphitheater on June 4, as an opener to Lord Huron
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Allie Crow Buckley’s music features deep bass synth, ethereal melodies and strong, driving rhythms. She will open for Lord Huron on June 4 at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Buckley’s newest album, “Utopian Fantasy,” was released May 19. It’s flowy yet strong. It’s centering yet transporting. It’s light yet heavy. “This record has 10 tracks, but it’s […]

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Festival of the Land

Celebrating land, nature, food and stories at The Cove Palisades State Park
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The Festival of the Land will honor the diverse history of food, culture and wildlife in Central Oregon, on State Parks Day, June 3. The free celebration will take place at The Cove Palisades State Park — where the Crooked River and the Deschutes River canyons meet. “Since time immemorial people have traveled to the […]

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Summer Live Music Swarm 2023

From world-famous headliners to local bands, this list covers all things music from end of May through September in Central Oregon
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We weren’t kidding about the “swarm” of summer events on this week’s front cover. By spending the past month scouring website calendars, emailing local businesses, eyeing bulletin boards, scrolling through Instagram and digging for details on shows in Central Oregon, we’ve compiled this ultimate 2023 summer live music guide. Over 750 concerts are listed below. […]

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Dirty Half Turns 22

FootZone’s Trail Half Marathon leads runners down scenic, single-track routes on Phil’s Trail
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FootZone started hosting the Dirty Half Marathon in 2001 out at Phil’s Trailhead, and it was an instant hit. When it was created it was the first trail half marathon in the Pacific Northwest, according to Thomas Morgan, buyer at FootZone. After the community showed up in support 22 years ago, FootZone has been making […]

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Local Ceramics, Local Soup and Local Song

Family Kitchen hosts a friendly soup-off extravaganza
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Family Kitchen will host a soup-off fundraiser on Sunday, May 21, and all of Central Oregon is invited. Local chefs will cook up soup with carefully crafted flavors, labor and love. Local potters Justin LeBart and Hunter Tieg will provide handmade ceramic bowls for attendees to pick out, eat soup out of and take home […]

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A Bendite’s 'Joy Ride' from Alaska to Argentina

18,215-mile bike touring trip results in a new book and national promotion tour
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Kristen and Ville Jokinen’s 18,215-mile, 580-day biking journey from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Bahía Lapataia, Argentina, started as a casual conversation on the Pacific Crest Trail and quickly turned into a trip of a lifetime. Kristen Jokinen, who’s from Bend, wrote a book about the couple’s epic journey, called “Joy Ride,” that hit stands May […]

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Queer Joy ‘Out In the Wild’

Weekend outdoor festival creates a safe and inclusive space for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at Smith Rock State Park
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Out In The Wild Festival is a three-day, three-night queer outdoor festival, and the festival’s purpose is to “to create an inclusive environment for folks to be able to take up space and feel more protected from homophobia, transphobia and misogyny,” according to the festival website. The inaugural festival will take place Thursday, May 18 […]

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Laugh with Bend Underground Comedy Club

Transforming The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar into a comedy nightclub scene
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Every third Friday, The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar in downtown Bend is transformed into a comedy nightclub. Bringing local, regional and national headliners to the cozy underground, the Bend Underground Comedy Club fills up the room with comedians, audiences and laughter. Eric Oren is the solo producer and host of the Bend Underground Comedy […]

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