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The Copper Children’s Sounds of Love and Groovy Vibration

Five-piece band combines folk, soul and psychedelic rock
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Denver-based The Copper Children will perform at the Volcanic Theatre Pub on June 14. Putting authenticity, love and harmony at the forefront of its performances, the five-piece group invites Central Oregon to jam and feel the feels. “We want to just take [the audience] on a journey into a heart space. Into a place where […]

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“Utopian Fantasy” with Allie Crow Buckley

Ethereal melodies and deep bass fill the Hayden Homes Amphitheater on June 4, as an opener to Lord Huron
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Allie Crow Buckley’s music features deep bass synth, ethereal melodies and strong, driving rhythms. She will open for Lord Huron on June 4 at Hayden Homes Amphitheater. Buckley’s newest album, “Utopian Fantasy,” was released May 19. It’s flowy yet strong. It’s centering yet transporting. It’s light yet heavy. “This record has 10 tracks, but it’s […]

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Local Ceramics, Local Soup and Local Song

Family Kitchen hosts a friendly soup-off extravaganza
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Family Kitchen will host a soup-off fundraiser on Sunday, May 21, and all of Central Oregon is invited. Local chefs will cook up soup with carefully crafted flavors, labor and love. Local potters Justin LeBart and Hunter Tieg will provide handmade ceramic bowls for attendees to pick out, eat soup out of and take home […]

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Laugh with Bend Underground Comedy Club

Transforming The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar into a comedy nightclub scene
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Every third Friday, The Wine Shop & Tasting Bar in downtown Bend is transformed into a comedy nightclub. Bringing local, regional and national headliners to the cozy underground, the Bend Underground Comedy Club fills up the room with comedians, audiences and laughter. Eric Oren is the solo producer and host of the Bend Underground Comedy […]

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“Wood, Fire, Water, and Air” at Volcanic

Singer-songwriter Ryan Montbleau tours in support of his newest 17-track album
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Lighting up the Volcanic with “Fire” but also “Wood,” “Water,” and “Air,” Ryan Montbleau will take the stage and perform hits off his new collection record on Saturday, May 6—”Wood, Fire, Water, and Air.” Montbleau is a singer-songwriter from Boston and has been a touring artist for just over 20 years. Over the last couple […]

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Celebrating 20 Years of A Novel Idea

Community read program recognizes the importance of reading, learning and listening together
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With a goal to unify the community through books and thought-provoking, accessible events, A Novel Idea has grown into the largest community read program of its kind in Oregon, according to the Deschutes County Library website. A Novel Idea’s 20-Year Celebration Author Event is this Saturday, April 29 at Bend Senior High School. To celebrate […]

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Soak Up Nature with Forest Bathing

Ancient Japanese therapy practice invites people to slow down and feel the healing energy of trees
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People living in Central Oregon are no strangers to spending time outdoors. With the rivers, mountains and lively outdoor events, being outside is a part of living here. Sure, existing outside is good for you, but taking the time to slow down, connect with the Earth below your feet and feel one with nature can […]

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2023 Poetry Month with COCC

Celebrating poetry with workshops, a poetry slam and events with the Oregon Poet Laureate, Anis Mojgani
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From April 17 to May 10, Central Oregon Community College celebrates National Poetry Month with free events open to the public. Award-winning Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani joins COCC to spread the love for poetry and host events at the COCC Bend campus. Kicking off the month-long celebration, COCC faculty and students will lead three […]

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Film Fundraiser with Thrive Central Oregon Unveils Truths About Housing

Local nonprofit hosts fundraiser at the Tower Theatre with a feature-length documentary and two short films on housing realities
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Thrive Central Oregon will host its first film fundraiser at the Tower Theatre on Sunday, April 16. All donations received will be put into Thrive’s housing assistance fund—a fund for emergency rent and deposit payments. The local nonprofit helps individuals connect with housing, financial and general resources in the community. “The American Dream and Other […]

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Get Funky with ORGONE

Nine-piece funk band hits the Volcanic stage and brings soul to Bend
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California funk and soul band, ORGONE, delivers rhythmic original tunes. This nine-piece project has evolved since its first release in 2001, and its current iteration is hitting the Volcanic Theatre Pub April 12. “Who Knows Who” is one of ORGONE’s biggest hits with over 5 million streams on Spotify, and this track highlights what the […]

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