portland wednesday 6 – sunday 10 Cirque Du Soliel: Varekai “Varekai” means “wherever” in the Romany language of the gypsies, so expect to be transported to another world in an attempt to find fantasy in Cirque Du Soliel’s new production. Paying tribute to nomadic life and the tradition of the circus, the performance will tell […]
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Big in Australia
Mia Dyson is all grown up
There should be a saying that goes: when you can rock a mohawk, then you can talk. Australian singer/songwriter/guitarist Mia Dyson has surely earned the right, and not just because of her curly, center-stripe haircut. This accomplished musician will appear for the first time ever in Bend at the Volcanic Theatre Pub on May 4, […]
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Out of Town 4/29-5/6
eugene wednesday 29 – sunday 3 Cinema Pacific Film Festival Typical U of O—go big or go home. Their annual Cinema Pacific Film Festival features films from countries surrounding the Pacific Ocean. Though that seems a wide net to cast, the focus of this year’s event is The Philippines. Films will be shown daily on […]
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Out of Town 4/22-4/29
portland wednesday 22 – thursday 30 Portland Photo Month Whether feeling photogenic or not, Portland had better be ready for glamour shots. As the fifth annual Portland Photo Month comes to a close, the final weekend promises a Portfolio Walk on April 23, giving a chance to stroll and see the best photos and photographers […]
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Out of Town 4/15-4/22
portland thursday 16 – friday 17 Beer Machines: A Steampunk Ode To The Craft Revolution Beer is a beautiful thing, so why shouldn’t it be dispensed out of something a bit more stylish than a plastic pitcher? Steampunk merges beauty with industry for Deschutes Brewery’s party to celebrate the Craft Brewer’s Conference; local artists compete […]
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Out of Town 4/8-4/15
ashland thursday 9 – monday 13 Ashland Independent Film Festival From Oscar-winning selections to shorts by first-time filmmakers, the Ashland Independent Film Festival provides an eye-popping array of engaging flicks for their 2015 lineup. Local documentaries address everything from drought conditions in Oregon (The Well) to elephant poaching (When Giants Fall). Alternative looks at prominent […]
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Out of Town 4/1-4/8
eugene friday 3 Quixotic Quixotic is, oh, the standard acrobatic circus on ecstasy. You will literally be seeing double with their projection mapping, which creates eye-popping displays of color and aerial grace. Through their strings/drums mix and out-of-this-world costuming, Quixotic envelops “electronic dance music meets Cirque” for the layman. The Kansas City based group is […]
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Out of Town 3/25-4/1
portland friday 27 – sunday 29 Shen Yun 2015 Aside from an actual trip to China, the Shen Yun performance is the best way to experience the East in our Western backyard. Shen Yun is classical Chinese dance born from 5,000 years of tradition—in full color. Live orchestra and beautifully exquisite backdrops set the stage […]
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Out of Town 3/18-3/25
Portland thursday 19 Chippendales Since Magic Mike XXL doesn’t hit theaters until July, there is always Chippendales to tide everyone over until then. The iconic tie and cuffs are available on their website for $25, but why not put those funds toward the real thing. For the “Ultimate Girls’ Night Out” ™ Chippendales brings Vegas […]
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Out of Town 3/11-3/18
Portland thursday 12-sunday 15 Portland Oregon’s Women’s Film Festival Lights! Camera! Women! Perhaps you have heard of or seen the women-directed/centric films Citizenfour or Obvious Child, but chances are you haven’t experienced Zombie Fairy, Pie Lady of Pie Town or I Believe in Unicorns. In addition to a women’s film directing workshop, the festival will […]