The annual Bend Summer Pride event is returning to a grassroots community gathering. It’s unclear what to expect. Unlike years past, this year is a “self-organized” event. A post on the Bend Pride web page says: “We know this looks a little different from years past, and we want to be upfront about that. The […]
Nic Moye
Nic Moye spent 33 years in television news all over the country. She has two adorable small dogs who kayak and one luxurious kitty. Passions include lake swimming, mountain biking and reading.
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A New Happy Hour Spot & A Mercantile That’s Expanding its Food Menu
The Hudson & Austin Kitchen move into summer with new offerings
A Toast to Happy Hour The Hudson in downtown Bend has launched its Happy Hour menu. It will feature new small plates, specially priced oysters, crab claws along with cocktails, beer on tap and wine by the glass. Happy Hour is Wednesday through Saturday, 4-5:30pm. The Hudson is a live-fire chophouse and social club on […]
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A Critically Sick Orphaned Foal Needs Help
The public is invited to a community fundraiser to help pay for his care
A critically ill newborn colt has inspired a community fundraising effort. The young horse has been receiving care at Bend Equine Medical Center since May 13 for complications related to being malnourished and dehydrated including persistent pneumonia, swelling in his hind legs as well as having six broken ribs. So far, his treatment has exceeded […]
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This is Not AI, It’s Real Human Music
The Chilling Alpine Adventure is on a mission to keep music pure
Jessy Ribordy says this about his Portland-based band, The Chilling Alpine Adventure: “TCAA is a pop rock band that leans cinematic. [We] infuse wistfulness, nostalgia and a twist of retro into our emotionally centered songwriting. If we had to name a band that closest resembles our sound, it would probably be early Coldplay.” The name […]
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World-Class Musicians in an Intimate Setting
Founded in 1995, the Sisters Folk Festival continues putting on a good time
The 29th Sisters Folk Festival will feature more than 30 diverse musical groups from all over the world. Organizers say the lineup redefines what folk music really means. “‘Folk’ can be a polarizing word,” Communication Manager Erin Pihl says. “I think people still tend to think of the genre of folk music as old-timey… At […]
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Newberry Volcano Explored Through Dance and Indigenous Oral Histories
Events are at the Tower Theatre, Scalehouse Annex and on site at the caldera
A summer program explores the Newberry Volcano, 20 miles south of Bend, the largest volcano by area in the Cascade Range. The two-day event June 25-26 includes contemporary dance inspired by the caldera, an evening of Northern Paiute stories, a geological exhibition and a guided tour of the volcano. Oregon Origins Project is presenting “Echoes […]
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Bend Central District’s First Block Party
The one-day celebration will showcase the talent of artists from multiple disciplines
It’s set to be the ultimate neighborhood block party: Bend’s up and coming Central District is throwing a blowout celebrating the arts on Saturday, June 27. The area has some gems with Somewhere That’s Green, Open Space Event Studios, Funky Fauna Artisan Ales and Dogwood at the Pine Shed bar and food cart lot. The […]
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The Food Truck Shuffle
What’s moving and what’s closing among local food trucks
Big Ski’s is Winding Down A longtime Bend food truck is closing at the end of the year. In a post on Facebook, the owner of Big Ski’s Pierogis announced that after 12 years, it’s time to go onto his next adventure. Big Ski’s, which is located at The Podski on NW Arizona Avenue, serves […]
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New Art & Co-Working Studio Opening in South County
Centrally Oregon will be a mix of member and public events
A new artist co-working space called Centrally Oregon is opening in Sunriver. “I want to have artists and professionals feel like they have a community, a place to get work done with everything they need close at hand. It will be a place that you will want to spend time,” explains founder Stephanie Gregory. She’s […]
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Pulitzer-Winning “Rabbit Hole” Comes to Bend
Audience will have a unique immersive experience
Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) announces its June 2026 production of “Rabbit Hole” by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Lilli Ann Linford-Foreman. Performances run June 4–14, 2026, at Open Space Event Studios. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Rabbit Hole is a deeply moving story about a family navigating unimaginable loss. With compassion, honesty, and moments […]