Culture

Rock Stars Wanted

Young musicians get a chance to live the dream

I have come to a quiet residential street near the edge of southeast Bend on a warm summer night to witness the future of rock 'n' roll.

By Howard Leff Sep 4, 2018

Rod DeGeorge Cascades Rock Ensemble School of Rock

Bookshelf

Little Bird Explores Bend!

Little Bird is an adventurous soul.

By Kristin Riggle Sep 4, 2018

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Death by Children

Itsy bitsy all consuming fear of spiders

My son is sasquatchian.

By Bull Garlington Sep 4, 2018

Boy Scouts

Heading South

Adventure to Ashland and beyond

Looking for an interesting get-away for the whole family?

By Chris Miller Apr 4, 2018

ashland shakespeare festival bend nest

Bringing Diversity Home

How to Celebrate Black History Year-round

Take a moment to walk around your house.

By Annette Benedetti Feb 7, 2018

The Adventures of Knox the Fox

by Ric DeMarco Illustrated by Vicki Shuck

What rhymes with fox?

By Ric DeMarco Feb 7, 2018

Holidays Unplugged

No blue screens here!

Your kids will be so thrilled when they open the shiny packages that they won't even notice these gifts require no batteries, cords, chargers or USB ports.

Nov 30, 2017

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Mermaids vs. Unicorns

Mythical cooking competition provides indoor fun while the flakes fly

When it comes to mythical creatures, almost nothing gets kids' imaginations going more than unicorns and mermaids.

By Lisa Sipe Nov 30, 2017

Kindred Creative Kitchen Color Kitchen FoodFu Lisa Sipe Bend Nest FoodFu

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer — BEAT Children’s Theatre performs this delightful classic

Just as the weather turns colder and families look for ways to get young ones out and about, BEAT offers a wonderful theatre experience for young and old to enjoy. BEAT Children’s Theatre presents Mark Twain’s distinguished novel, “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” coming to the big stage in October.

By Sophia Sahm Nov 8, 2017