Dolly Parton
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Celebrate Dolly Parton and Tim Curry This Weekend in Bend

M&J Tavern is hosting a pop-up karaoke and dance party in honor of the two legendary artists, while Regal Old Mill is showing special screenings of Parton’s “Steel Magnolias”
Avatar photo by Dallas Finn Calvert

Fans of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry can celebrate their lives at two different events happening locally over the Labor Day weekend. At M&J Tavern, there’ll be a pop-up karaoke and dance party on Saturday, Sept. 5, while Regal Old Mill will have special screenings of Parton’s “Steel Magnolias” on Sept. 4, 6 and 8.  Parton and Curry both passed away on Aug. 25 at the age of 80. […]

Posted inCulture

There But for the Grace of Dolly, Go I

If you think Dolly Parton came from nothing, you may not be listening to enough Dolly Parton
by Teafly Peterson

I am a devoted disciple of the Holy House of Dolly Parton. I have been a member of this congregation for a long time. I consider wildflowers, eagles and butterflies, rhinestones, long nails and big hair all sacred. I dress so my outside matches my inside. I walk to the beat of my own banjo. […]

Posted inMusic

20th Century Country

Ken Burns’ latest docuseries takes a look back at the earlier days of country music
Avatar photo Isaac Biehl

The genre of country music has gone through a lot of changes since its earliest inception, growing to reach the masses. While it isn’t the most popular genre in the U.S. today, its stars are held in the highest esteem among fans—and the pioneers of country are essentially icons. Ken Burns—whose directorial work you might […]

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