Culture Features

Empty Space Orchestra, Monk
friday 13
Haven't heard much from
Empty Space lately? Well, that's probably because the instrumental
wizards have been locked in some sort of subterranean recording
facility working diligently on their new disc, Big Bang. This is one of
the band's only shows before their CD release party on May 6 and is
also their first show with their new lineup which sends Shane Thomas to
guitar and brings in Patrick Pearsall on bass. Also check out Monk, a
solid reggae-meets-hip-hop act out of Ashland. 8pm. $5. Silver Moon
Brewing Co., 24 NW Greenwood Ave.
Brazilian Carnival Party
friday 13
Get
a slice of culture in the Old Mill as you shake your round thing to
some Brazilian music. This fundraiser for the Latino Community
Association also includes dance, caipirinhas (the national cocktail of
Brazil) and more spicy fun. 9pm. $3. Old Mill Martini Bar, 360 SW
Powerhouse Dr.

Tuck and Roll, Pistol Whipped Prophets, !Danger Death Ray!
thursday 6
Tuck
and Roll is one of the newest members of the Bend punk scene, offering
up a hard-driving and tiger-tight pop-laced punk rock with plenty of
panache that can't help but create a likeness to NOFX. The trio is
playing this free show before a quick Oregon tour that takes them to
Eugene and Portland. You should also check out the two other punk acts
on the bill: Pistol Whipped Prophets and !Danger Death Ray! Players Bar
& Grill, 25 SW Century Dr.
Too Fine to be Unsigned Tour
friday 6
Goodnight
Sunrise, a super young pop punk outfit from Helena, Montana, headlines
this all ages show that also includes other killer unsigned acts like
Call The Cops, Bidwell, Love You Long Time and Redmond's own The Roe.
7pm. $10. Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave.

Kris Delmhorst & Jeffrey Foucault
thursday 26
The Sisters
Folk Festival Winter Concert Series continues with this show featuring
two brick-solid singer/songwriters. Kris Delmhorst has a poppy yet
folky approach to her songwriting and couples storytelling lyrics with
a silky voice to create smile-inducing tracks. Midwesterner Jerry
Foucault co-headlines, combining blues and country to create a brand of
Americana that tugs on your heartstrings. His album Ghost Repeater is a
must-have for the indie-folk fans of today. 7pm. $15/adult,
$10/student. Sisters High School Auditorium, 1700 W McKinney Butte Rd.
Sisters.
Polar Plunge Deschutes benefiting Special Olympics Oregon
friday 27
Don't
believe the hype…opthermia! Oh come on, now. We're just kidding. It's
not that cold, it's just the Deschutes River. Jump or crawl on in and
raise money for the Special Olympics. Then afterwards you can rejoice
in that warm tingly feeling you get when doing something nice for
others…or that could be your body screaming for warmth. Plunge at
6:30pm. 4:30pm Friday, Feb 27. Riverbend Park.

Mass Transit, Mindscape,
Gainon the Illyrical
friday 20
Start
off the weekend with a free night of local hip-hop headlined by the
eclectic beats of Mass Transit. The show is hosted by Mindscape, who
many of you probably know as Fish from Person People, but he's got a
sweet game of his own. Oh yeah, and it's free, did we mention that.
9pm. Players Bar & Grill, 25 NW Century Dr.
Cicada Omega, Larry and His Flask
friday 20
This
Portland band brings a special brand of Kentucky fire and brimstone
coupled with rock, soul and blues…and plenty more. Read more about them
in the Sound section. 8pm doors, 9:30pm show. Silver Moon Brewing Co.,
24 NW Greenwood Ave. $5.
 

Bend Poetry Slam

wednesday 11
It's been a while since we sent you to
the Poetry Slam, so if you got your mitts on the paper a bit early this
week, head over to the Silver Moon and check out this monthly battle of
intellect and wit. Could be a good start to your night before crossing
the street to the Annex for the Pimps of Joytime show. 8pm. Silver Moon
Brewing Co, 24 NW Greenwood Ave.
Get Yours with DJs Ali-Sun and Moksha

friday 13
Remember
the sweet-ass Hi-Top sessions at the Grove back in the day? Well the
co-star of that dance party, DJ Ali-Sun, is making her return to the
wheels of steel by joining DJ Moksha for a night of "crunk-tastica."
For this show, however, Moksha will be going by "LaShawn" and Ali-Sun
will be "BabyLove" as they preside over a costume party hosted by Mr.
Gone. Prizes for best dressed! 10pm. Downtown Martini Bar, 850 NW
Brooks St.

My Own Two Feet

thursday 5
We thought we'd take another stab at
getting the word out about the premiere showing of this snowboard flick
that forsake flashy helicopter shots and snow cat transportation for
simple human power…as in walking and such. A DJ will start spinning
after the screening as ski and snowboard films play in the background
to keep the dance party pumping. Oh, and there's plenty of free stuff
to be given away! 6pm, The Summit Saloon and Stage, 125 NW Oregon Ave.
$6, $10/two.
Reading the Wonder of Kesey's Notion
thursday 5
Here's
something you probably didn't know: one of the greatest American novels
was written and takes place right here in Oregon. We're talking about
none other than Ken Kesey's Sometimes a Great Notion and at this
discussion, University of Oregon professor David Scott Arnold takes an
in-depth look at the novel. 6:30pm. Bend Public Library, Brooks Room,
601 NW Wall St.