The first full week of the year is almost over! But that also means the first weekend is about to start! With so many options out there, why not start out doing something different in 2019? Here’s a little bit of what’s happening this weekend: Friday: Jones Road String Quartet More strings please!! The Jones […]
Isaac Biehl
Isaac is living proof that "Iowa Nice" is actually a thing. A journalism graduate from Iowa State University, he regularly writes about music, the outdoors and the arts/culture scene. Isaac loves the Trail Blazers, backpacking and a good IPA. He plans to one day win Survivor. Your move, Jeff Probst.
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Watching the Night Channels
“03” is just the beginning
A bunch of dudes jamming out in the wilderness just feels like Bend, doesn’t it? And that’s exactly what local band Night Channels did with its debut single’s music video. In the video for “03,” you’ll find Night Channels deep in the brush, on the roof and just generally looking cool while shredding on guitar in […]
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What’s For Dinner?
2019 is bringing in a new menu for Oregonians: Road kill
There’s a lot to be said for being able to get food right from your backyard. Usually this means from a garden or local farm, but what if it meant a delicious slab of meat fresh off the road? Well, that will be possible starting in 2019. Starting New Year’s Day, Oregonians will legally be […]
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Weekend Warrior: The End is Near
Make the last weekend of 2018 count
We know that New Year’s Eve is generally reserved for the big end-of-the-year blowouts, but why not double up and have some extra fun this weekend? Just think of it as practicing for the parties on Monday night. Brother Gabe Album Release Party Gabe Johnson’s solo debut album is here, and we’re going to celebrate […]
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New Year’s Eve With Larry and His Flask
The boys of Bend set 2019 off right
Hometown rockers Larry and His Flask are prepped to take over the Domino Room New Year’s Eve. You can’t go wrong jamming out with some local favorites to start the new year, and there isn’t anything else the guys would rather be doing, either. “It’s great to be home and playing music,” says member Kirk […]
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FireOnyx is set to Thrill
An album release galore for Brother Gabe
Parallel 44’s founder Gabe Johnson is stepping even more out into the music scene with the release party of his solo debut album “FireOnyx” at the Volcanic Theatre Pub. Self-produced by Brother Gabe himself, alongside Steve Swatkins – whom Johnson says is a “gentleman in the truest sense” – “FireOnyx” is a combination of soul, […]
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Weekend Warrior: Christmas Countdown
Hip-hop, drag and onesies
‘Twas the weekend before Christmas, and all throughout Bend, no one was sleeping – not you nor your friends… Here’s what’s ahead for the weekend. Kaden Wadsworth An eclectic mix of jazz, hip-hop, and more – Wadsworth brings a lot to the stage that is definitely worth checking out. As a young and fresh talent, […]
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Threading the Needle
Photographer discovers community, one stranger at a time
We’re all searching for something—a purpose, a home, or a group to call our own. That feeling is one that sticks around for most of our lives. Joshua Langlais, of Bend, is trying to help connect those dots for not just us, but himself as well. Originally from Portland, Maine, Langlais is the creator of […]
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Gung Ho for Shows: Sisters Folk Fest Winter Concert Series
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out
You’re going to want to clear your calendar for these later winter nights, because these shows, brought to you by the people at Sisters Folk Fest, are some of the highlights of the season. Hopefully by then, instead of needing hot cocoa, you’ll just let that sweet folk music warm you up! All shows will […]
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#DriveWithSmokey
Helping prevent forest fires, one license plate at a time
There are a lot of things to like about Smokey Bear. Not only does he wear a cool hat, but he’s by far the safest bear in the forest. Luckily, we can now take Smokey with us everywhere we go. Keep Oregon Green has teamed up with the USDA Forest Service and the Oregon Department […]