We’re in it nowโand by “it,” I mean the resurgence of live music and touring musicians/bands. While last year both the music industry and music fans took a hit (the last concert I attended was March 8, 2020), this summer looks to be different, and my recently purchased tickets to two shows at the Les […]
Summer Music Guide
Play Ball! Bend Elks Baseball is Back
In the film, “Bull Durham,” Annie Savoy, played by Susan Sarandon, says, “Walt Whitman once said, ‘I see great things in baseball. It’s our game, the American game. It will repair our losses and be a blessing to us.’ You could look it up.” For those who attend the Church of Baseball, this statement gets […]
Hitting The Trail, Wheels Spinning
I love a good winding hike in the forest or desert wilderness of Central Oregon. In addition, I relish the chance to get out on the road and ride to work or through town. As a seemingly perfect blend of these two activities, mountain biking began to pique my interest as soon as I stepped foot […]
Trailing On
Central Oregon offers a lot of places to go for a hike, many that don’t require leaving Bend. This summer, make some time for two new in-town trails, along with some other lesser-frequented spots. The Outback Trail used to run for about a half-mile in the south end of Shevlin Park, but after an extension […]
A Guide to Outdoor Yoga this Summer
Many of Bend’s yoga studios are leaving the Zoom screens behind and opening yoga spaces for practice. But for people who still don’t want to be confined indoors, Bend will have a bounty of outdoor yoga options throughout the summer. Here are five Bend studios offering outdoor yoga classes this summer season. The Yoga Lab […]
2021 Summer Music Guide
After over a year of closures and cancellations and COVID-related panic, LIVE MUSIC is back on the Source Weeklyโs events calendar in big numbers. Our Summer Guide is packed with info on things to do as the warm weather arrivesโand that includes the shows listed in the PDF below. Print it out and use it […]
2019 Summer Music Guide
Looking to plan your summer of shows? Look no further. All the music scheduled so far is right here. Finding Art in Nature – Wanderlust Toursโ Art in Nature series combines scenic tours with live performances Sisters Saloon Summer Concert Series – Inaugural yearly series kicks off June 14 High Desert Hip-Hop – The Clumzys bring a […]
Looking to plan your summer of shows?
ONGOING MUSIC Mondays until further notice The Bluegrass Collective On Tap. Outdoor. Bluegrass Tuesdays until further notice Tim Cruise Hub City Bar & Grill. Indoor. Rock Thursdays until further notice Riverhouse Music Series Currents at the Riverhouse. Indoor. Mix of genres Every other Thursday KC Flynn Cabin 22. Indoor. Country rock Fridays & Saturdays through […]
Finding Art in Nature
Central Oregon offers beautiful views year-roundโand no shortage of adventures for those who seek them. Wanderlust Tours is capitalizing on those breathtaking backdrops by pairing outdoor tours with live music and arts performances. “It stems from my belief that much of art is inspired by nature, the natural world and its beauty,” says Dave Nissen […]
Sisters Saloon Summer Concert Series
Starting June 14, live-music lovers in Sisters can catch the first of a six-show series at the historic Sisters Saloon. Local music promoter Ian Egan said he and Sisters Saloon owner Aaron Okura and had a vision of bringing in regional and national touring acts to reach a large demographic and help attract new visitors […]

