Headed to First Friday in downtown Bend? Here’s what to put on your radar. MARK RANSOM & THE MOSTEST CD RELEASE CD RELEASE PARTY When First Friday rolls around, the first thing that comes to mind is fine art exhibits — but Bend showcases all sorts of artists during Art Walk. Join local musician Mark Ransom […]
Keely Damara
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Creating Beauty From Hardship
New group for women survivors of sexual abuse offers path to healing
Veronica Ramos isn’t a counselor. By day, she works in accounting for Bend Parks and Recreation District. She dreams of one day opening a halfway home for women transitioning out of human trafficking. For now, though, she’s focusing on a new support group for women survivors of sexual abuse — something she’s passionate about, as […]
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First Annual Paw Pageant
Submit your pet photos to the 2019 Paw Pageant by 2/28
Is your pet the cutest? Are you just positive that your kitty is the cat’s meow? Is your pup so photogenic that emojis can’t even describe the level of cuteness that exudes from his or her little puppy face? Now is the time to show the entire world (or at least fellow Central Oregonians —and […]
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Gung Ho for Shows: Muse Women’s Conference
Four-day conference highlights local women, internationally recognized creatives and activists
The seventh annual Muse Women’s Conference is headed to downtown Bend Feb. 28 through March 3 for a weekend of talks from creatives and activists looking to spur social change. The event includes art installations and panel discussions with internationally recognized authors and activists, as well as keynote talks, live performances and workshops. Among the […]
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Will Work For Laughs
Central Oregon’s comedy scene is growing, fast. To keep you up to date, here’s a who’s who
The local comedy scene is thriving in Central Oregon. Local cultivators of comedy have taken on the task of curating solid offerings, showcasing not only local talent, but heavy hitters touring the stand-up comedy circuit also. In the past five years, comedy show producers such as Ipockolyptic Productions, Beertown Comedy and Central Oregon Comedy Scene […]
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Picture Perfect Landscapes
Photographer captures the magic of Central Oregon and beyond
Taking in the landscapes and wildlife that adorn the walls of Jeffrey Murray’s downtown Bend gallery, it’s hard not to be taken aback by the sheer beauty he’s captured in each frame. Entering the gallery means being met with a stoic bison, covered in snow, followed by shots from the Oregon coast and aerial photos […]
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Winter PrideFest
LGBTQ-friendly events prove Pride can happen outside the month of June
June may be Pride Month — but it’s 2019, so why can’t every month be Pride Month? OUT Central Oregon, a local nonprofit that organizes LGBTQ+-friendly events throughout the year, aims for just that. The organization promotes “inclusivity, visibility, and equality for the local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Q+ community” in Central Oregon, putting on […]
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Art Walk Picks
Headed downtown for First Friday? Check out these events
It’s First Friday this week! Here are some events to have on your radar as you head into downtown Bend Friday evening. MINI OREGON WINTERFEST PRE-FEST FUN Oregon WinterFest is right around the corner — but why wait? OnPoint Community Credit Union’s Downtown Branch is hosting a Mini Oregon WinterFest for First Friday, complete with […]
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Five Bars, One Stop
McMenamins Old St. Francis School offers variety on a single campus
McMenamins breweries, hotels and pubs are a mainstay of the Northwest. It’s hard not to love the McMenamins Old St. Francis School campus, which boasts gorgeous interiors that highlight the history of the building. The fire pits can be enjoyed all year long — a perfect place to people watch downtown while enjoying the architecture […]
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A Redmond Staple
7th Street Brew House
If you’re a Redmond resident, there’s a good chance that you’re also a frequent flyer at Cascade Lakes Brewery’s 7th Street Brew House. The brew house, opened in 1996, won second place for “Best Bar / Brewpub” in the Source Weekly’s 2018 Best of Redmond readers’ poll and is a favorite among locals and visitors […]