The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is celebrating its 50th year. The annual event, held the second Saturday in July, draws more than 10,000 visitors from around the world. It began in 1975 when the founder of The Stitchin’ Post quilt shop, Jean Wells, hung about a dozen family quilts outside her shop. A tradition was […]
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Perfection Plus Auto Salon Owner Shane Mayfield Rejoins Elite Air Force One Detailing Team
Perfection Plus Auto Salon is thrilled to announce that its owner, Shane Mayfield, has once again been invited to join the distinguished Air Force One detailing team. This prestigious honor, now in its seventh occurrence, underscores Shane’s exceptional talent and steadfast commitment to safeguarding America’s iconic aircraft. The Air Force One detailing project is scheduled […]
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First Bend Comedy Festival
The inaugural Bend Comedy Festival is launching over Labor Day Weekend. More than 25 comedians from around the country will perform. Organizer Skylar King says it’ll be a mix of nationally touring headliners and local talent. The lineup includes Kate Berlant (Emmy-nominated comedian, writer, and actress), Susan Rice (“Don’t Tell Comedy”), Ehsan Ahmad (“Kill Tony”), […]
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Sip Wine for a Good Cause
What’s being billed as summer’s biggest wine tasting party in Central Oregon is happening July 18. Representatives from more than 20 wineries in the Willamette Valley and Columbia Gorge wine regions will gather on the athletic field of Central Oregon Community College. Organizers rent the largest tent in the state which stretches nearly the entire […]
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Handmade Knife Show
Knives are among the oldest tools used by humans. They date back to the Stone Age, more than 2.5 million years ago, evolving along the way from stones to modern, sophisticated instruments. The DIYcave in Bend is hosting a Central Oregon Handmade Knife Show. It’ll feature expert custom knifemakers and live forging demonstrations. The variety […]
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Freedom Cities: Deregulating “The American Dream”
Revitalization. Prosperity. Innovation. These are all words some policy groups have used to describe a concept they’re calling “Freedom Cities” — an idea that proposes to create new urban districts on underutilized public lands. The idea, in concept, is that the areas would allow for accelerated and affordable housing, as well as advancements in manufacturing, […]
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Robopocalypse
Music! Horror! Science Fiction! Puppets! Yes, puppets are coming to Bend on Aug. 7 to showcase their new musical, Robopocalypse and this isn’t your average puppet show! Fresh off their celebrated and widely popular national tour, Puppeteers for Fears, brings their premiere all-puppet horror and science fiction musical comedy troupe to Bend, presenting a terrifying […]
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“Welcome the Night”
Several ecosystems begin to stir on land and in the air once the sun goes down. Most people don’t notice or are surrounded by too much artificial light to witness it. The High Desert Museum is offering a chance to “Welcome the Night.” The family friendly event on July 16 is an opportunity to discover […]
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Best of Central Oregon Readers’ Poll Voting Now Open!
Click Here to Vote Now! The Best of Central Oregon — the original, biggest and most popular readers’ poll in Central Oregon — is driven by the people who live here. Readers nominate their favorites, and then we count the votes and determine who readers supported the most. We don’t choose the candidates; you do! […]
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Building Connections Through Books
Last week, in the span of a few days, my daughter and two friends reached out, asking, “What should I read next?” This isn’t the first time I’ve been asked for a book recommendation. I do work in a bookstore, after all, and yet, each time, I get a little thrill. Books are a matter […]