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Armando Borrego

Armando is a California transplant who moved to Bend in search of adventure. He enjoys stories that shed light on local events, and loves keeping up with the modern music scene. In his free time, you can find him riding his bike, watching movies, and painting large murals that he doesn't have space for.

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Luck Be a Lady

Travis Ehrenstrom on what stood out during the recording process of Travis Ehrenstrom Band’s new EP, “Lady Luck,” plus an early review of the album
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We definitely experimented with more instruments, and synths,” local singer/songwriter Travis Ehrenstrom of Travis Ehrenstrom Band admitted. The experimentation he’s referring to, of course, is the science of piecing together a new album with his bandmates. “It was really just the impetus of feeling like we had enough material to work on something. We took […]

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Expo Invites People to the Outdoor Playground

Expo highlights mushroom hunting clubs, falconry groups and Central Oregon scuba divers, among many others
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Scheduled to take place on Saturday, Feb. 3, the Oregon Partners in Conservation Family and Youth Expo invites adventurists of all ages to discover more of the outdoor playground that is Central Oregon. The expo will serve as an educational platform where families and youth can learn from subject matter experts who are passionate about […]

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Celebrating Advocacy and Achievement

In celebration of Black History Month, COCC announces events that highlight Black triumph and educate about a more equitable future
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In commitment to fostering understanding, unity and social justice, Central Oregon Community College will host an array of events throughout February and March with the goal of educating and uniting the local community during Black History Month and the Season of Nonviolence. The Season of Nonviolence is a 64-day educational media campaign dedicated to promoting […]

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A Friend Named Palo

Palo Sopraño loves Mac Demarco, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, but his style of expression and his approach to the music could not be more his own
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Ryan Pickard is a Bend native and extremely talented singer/songwriter who explores dream-pop and alternative indie under the moniker Palo Sopraño. A little under two weeks out from his next performance at Silver Moon Brewing on Friday, Feb. 2, Sopraño and I met at Duda’s Billiard’s Bar to catch up on his latest music and […]

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Beats, Bites and Beautiful Art

A rundown of some of the most exciting events, musicians and vendors that will descend on Central Oregon for the 2024 Bend WinterFest
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Winter’s embrace is holding tight to the city of Bend. The snow came in quickly last week and the ice and rain followed. Over the last few days, pipes have burst, roads were closed, the weather on the mountain wasn’t rippin’ and overall, all that sudden snow might’ve ruined a weekend or two. With that […]

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Gung Ho: They’ve Always Been Ramblers

The Miller Twins’ determination to be authentic to themselves creatively was born from the passing of a mother and the purchase of a mandolin
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Acoustic musicians, singer/songwriters, brothers; The Miller Twins have been carving out a distinct path in the Central Oregon music scene for years. Ben Miller and Nat Miller make up the talented duo whose music transcends genre descriptions. From the two brothers’ earliest days, music constantly echoed through the household, ranging from classic rock to indie […]

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Making Pour Decisions

Wine importer Kirk Ermisch of Elixir Wine Group calls from Europe to talk the origins of his wineries and keeping up in the evolving world of wine
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I believe it was Ernest Hemingway who said that wine is one of the most civilized things in the world. From the vineyard grounds where grape varieties grow to the cascading effects of barrel aging, millions of wineries keep a watchful eye on the entire lee-filled process to ensure that each Cabernet, Pinot and Riesling delivers […]

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Zooming into Elk Lake Resort

Winter enthusiasts can embrace the thrill of snowmobiling with Elk Lake Resort’s exclusive rental options
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This past weekend, I woke to something I had never experienced before, but what I was told was a common occurrence come the middle of winter in the high desert. In a blink, the Bend area received anywhere from 10 to 16 inches of snow in just two days, which promptly blanketed every mailbox and […]

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The Sound of Stars

Local pianist Paula Dreyer wants everyone to enjoy classical music in an exciting new setting,a winter forest
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Paula Dryer takes center stage on Saturday, Jan. 27 with a performance that promises to capture the artist’s life journey through her music. Born out of a rich tapestry of experiences, Dryer’s piano prowess has been shaped by an array of influences from classical training to improvisational skills that she continues to work on with […]

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California Drivers

Central valley bluegrass ensemble Boot Juice explores genre-blending “new-grass” music while maintaining a respect for the creative traditions of the genre
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Since the band’s inception in 2017, and following three successful albums released in 2019, 2021 and 2023, a nine-piece new-grass band from California’s central valley known as Boot Juice has quickly gained traction as a party-starting crew that explodes on stage — driving its performance and fans effortlessly between cosmic blues music infused with New […]

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