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Photographing The Deco Decades โ–ถ [With Video]

Deco Dream Suite explores and captures the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and Y2K

From ’70s to ’80s to ’90s to Y2K, Deco Dream Suite does it all. The photography studio shows the versatility and power of set curation and an artistic approach, allowing people to immerse themselves in an era during a photo shoot. Owner Anya โ€” who goes just by her first name โ€” has over 10 […]

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Going Out In Green On St. Patty’s Day

A roundup of events, concerts, parties and celebrations in Central Oregon for St. Patrick’s Day 2023

Get your green on this Friday and find a Central Oregon St. Patrickโ€™s Day celebration that stands out to you. With so many options, we ‘ve rounded up all of the ones weโ€™ve heard about in one easy spot. From local live music jam nights to classic performances to DJ dance parties, Central Oregon has […]

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From our sponsors: Apply now for a BCTF Grant

The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund is now accepting applications

The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund, a Visit Bend project, is now accepting applications for its annual grant program. The project was created to enhance and support Bendโ€™s cultural opportunities and offerings. The BCTF helps organizations, from musical productions to art exhibits to film festivals and more, leverage marketing resources to attract more cultural tourists during […]

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Pants and Power Throughout History

Eileen Gose hosts a set of presentations in Central Oregon for Women’s History Month, discussing the struggle for equality in women’s fashion

With eight years of research about how women’s fashions reflect the struggle for equality, Eileen Gose co-wrote a book on the topic, titled, “Reflecting Freedom: How Women’s Fashion Mirrored the Struggle for Women’s Rights,” with Kathy DeHerrera. Since the book release, Gose has been hosting presentations to share her findings, recognize the powerful women of […]

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Talking “CAKE” with Leadbetter Band

New album release and party with Bend’s vintage rock power trio

Bend-based Leadbetter Band is releasing its third studio album, “CAKE,” on March 10 and is hosting a release party at the Domino Room on March 4. This vintage rock trio is guitarist/vocalist Eric Leadbetter, bassist/vocalist Aaron Moore and drummer Kaleb Kelleher, putting its own twist on classic rock. Listeners can expect to hear a little […]

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A Chat with Tyler Farr

The “Redneck Crazy” star headlines WinterFest Saturday. We chatted with him ahead of his appearance

Country music icon Tyler Farr is headed to Oregon and headlining Oregon WinterFest this Saturday night. WinterFest is the Northwest’s biggest winter festival, with three live music stages, light displays, a fire pit area, amusement rides, food, art, market shopping and more. Farr takes the stage at 8:30pm for an authentic, powerhouse performance. “Redneck Crazy,” […]

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Shakes-Spirited Away

Choreographer, dancer and director Michelle Mejaski explores a new medium

In the quiet of a brunch-hour coffee shop, I looked across the table at the medium, whose body looked like it was gently being pulled from side to side. She started clearing her throat, over and over, like there was something caught halfway down the wrong pipe. “Is there something you’re not saying?” She rasped […]

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Always Seeking the Stars

"Space, Hope and Charity" tells the unforgettable story of Charity Woodrum

Most of us are going through some sort of difficulties in our lives, true, but Charity Woodrum’s story reads like someone being taught, lesson after lesson, by a universe unaware of individual struggle. And after watching the locally made documentary about Woodrum, “Space, Hope and Charity,” it’s hard not to feel like she took those […]

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History Worthy of Remembering

History Pubs are back, bringing important stories from the past into the present

Deschutes Historical Society and Worthy Brewing partner each month to bring important stories from the past to a local audience. “Back in 2009, we started Bend History Pub,” said Kelly Cannon-Miller, executive director of the Museum. “Oregon Encyclopedia had been doing history pubs in the Portland area with great success. When I joined the Oregon […]

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Cacao as Ceremony

Dr. Michelle Ericksen holds cacao healing ceremonies aimed at bringing renewal, meditation and nurturing to Central Oregon

Warming the body with mindfulness and a hot cup of cacao can fill people with unconditional love, comfort, gentle energy and health benefits, says the facilitator of a local ceremony. These ceremonies invite individuals to explore and embrace the deepest truths of who they are through the healing powers of cacao. Seeing the cacao ceremonies […]

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