For 26 years, The Motet has been bringing funk and soul music to stages, shaking booties and spreading good vibes. Based out of Denver, today’s lineup features bandleader and drummer Dave Watts, Joey Porter on keys, Garrett Sayers on bass, Drew Sayers on keys and saxophone and Ryan Jalbert on guitar. With the release 2024’s […]
Spreading Love: A Q/A with The Motet
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Kotek’s Gift to Trade Unions Contradicts ODOT’s Analysis
Gov. Tina Kotek issued an executive order last month that will make highway projects more expensive, reduce bidding competition and benefit a relatively small number of workers — who happen to be strong supporters of hers — at the expense of many Oregonians. Who says so? Kotek’s own agency, the Oregon Department of Transportation. On […]
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School District Issues Safety Report Following Armed Student on Campus
Bend-La Pine Schools released a report on Jan. 23, following a months-long investigation into the handling of an unprecedented event in October, when a 7th grader at Pilot Butte Middle School brought a loaded handgun to campus, along with a list of targets. According to the report, the event marked the first known time a […]
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Raise a Glass to Cozy Bars in Bend and Redmond
During the brisk, cold evenings in the high desert, nothing sounds better than cozying up in the corner of a candlelit bar or a warm taphouse with a crackling fireplace. Whether you’re looking to sip wine with a good book, enjoy a romantic date night or find a post-adventure pint, Central Oregon offers a variety […]
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Family-Friendly Happy Hours
Lifty’s on Chandler Avenue, just off Mt. Washington Drive and across from Skyline Park, is an ideal spot to hang out with kids while still feeling like an in-the-know adult. Opened in March 2022 by local Chris Justema, the restaurant includes a large beach volleyball court tucked away on the side of the patio, which […]
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Pouring Light
Now that Dry January is behind us, you might be taking a moment to rethink your drinking habits. Maybe you’ve fallen for the art of mindful sipping, or maybe you just want to sample a few cocktails without going overboard. Whatever your reason, low-proof cocktails are a solid choice for keeping things balanced without giving […]
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Feeling Snacky for Some Seafood?
Dissect the name of The Hook & Plow and it’s clear that this restaurant specializes in dishes that fall into two categories: surf and turf. A bright, airy space full of blonde wood located in The Hixon off Century Drive, the Hooked on Happy Hour menu dives into the former, offering an array of seafood […]
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Sober Curious? Bend’s Got Your Back
“Dry January,” a term used to indicate a break from drinking, may be transcending past a popular month-long challenge. In recent years, studies have shown that younger people are drinking less and becoming more “sober curious,” a movement prompting people to be more mindful of their alcohol consumption. According to a Gallup poll from August […]
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Shop, Sip and Snack
Flatbread, a glass of wine and the harmony of laughter, conversation and live music: If this sounds like your ideal happy hour, you’ll find it all and more at Austin Mercantile. This coffee, wine and beer bar flies slyly under the radar because of its off-the-beaten-path location in the Brookswood Meadow Plaza on the edge […]
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Key Oregon Housing Voucher Program Faces Uncertain Future
Mike Charlton visited the Housing Works office in Redmond on a recent morning in January. The 41-year-old was there to apply for a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). Charlton was eventually joined by his wife, Marina. They have five kids between them, aged eight months to 16 years. Charlton said this would be the fourth consecutive […]