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New on Bend Ticket: Flobots, Karl Denson, drag shows & more

In case you missed it—here are shows you should know about
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Bust out your calendar—here are the newly-announced Bend and Central Oregon shows, courtesy of BendTicket.com. THIS WEEK This is the third year of this story slam—with stories will ranging from the hilarious to the hair-raising. True tales from locals that will entertain and may even land a little too close to home! The evening’s theme, […]

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Pick’s Eclipse Picks

Events for the Apoc-Eclypse
Anne Pick

Odds are you’ve had your eclipse plans cemented for months now—but just in case you’re looking for something to occupy your time prior to and after the (roughly) two minutes of totality this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Safe travels! Thursday 17 Know Cosmos – Weird History of Eclipses HISTORY — Join Meg Thatcher from […]

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Picks 5/25-6/1

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Thursday 26 Alice Hoffman AUTHOR! AUTHOR!—Hoffman is living a writer’s dream. With dozens of novels, children’s books and screenwriting credits including “Independence Day” and “Practical Magic,” her name is often on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Her novel, “Here on Earth,” received the stamp of approval of Queen Oprah as well. She’s the […]

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Picks 5/18-5/25

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Thursday 19 Inna Vision WELCOME MAUN—Reggae from Maui comes to life and to Bend when this trio of beat-loving musicians stops by on tour. This is for people who love to relax and nod to the sweet sound of music. Pandora calls Inna Vision its highest streaming Hawaiian-based reggae group and it's easy to see […]

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Picks 5/11-5/18

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Thursday 12 Mexican Gunfight MUSIC—Described as a combination of blues grit, country lyricism and gospel, this band has been making beautiful music together for a few years now. The members have played with multiple Northwest groups over the years and have only become more impressive for it. 7 p.m., McMenamins Old St. Francis. 700 NW […]

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Picks 5/4-5/11

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Friday 6 – Sunday 15 “Tarzan” THEATER—Bend Experimental Art Theater has been training kids how to be onstage for years and its newest production, “Tarzan” opens May 6. It is hard not to imagine children swinging across vines from the rafters, which should always be something worth checking out, as kids can be pretty fearless […]

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SUSTAIN Central Oregon

Earth Month Events
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Central Oregon Community College’s Sustainability Committee and The Environmental Center co-present “SUSTAIN Central Oregon.” The environmental education series focuses on food, agriculture, energy, transportation, water, consumption and waste. The following events are free and open to the public, though some have limited space. Please RSVP at www.envirocenter.org. Wednesday, April 20 Tour: Redmond Wastewater Treatment Facility  […]

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Picks 4/13-4/20

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Thursday 14 Home Free A CAPPELLA COUNTRY—With its five-part harmonies and laid back country style, Home Free is bringing a cappella music to an audience that might not understand the genre. These guys make beautiful music in multi-part harmonies and were winners of NBC’s Season 4 “The Sing Off” last year. 7:30 p.m. Tower Theatre, […]

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Picks 4/6-4/13

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Friday 8 – Sunday 10 Bend Spring Festival CELEBRATE—The Spring Fest offers something for everyone with a fine artist walk, chalk art competition, conscious living showcase, food and drinks. There is free music all weekend long with the highlights including The Shook Twins and Larry and His Flask. Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; […]

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Picks 3/23-3/30

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Thursday 24 Pimps of Joytime PLAY PALS—This collection of funky individuals makes for a good time when fun and funk take center stage. Dancing will be inevitable from the time they start to the time they saunter off stage. Bendites don't have to wait till the weekend to have a good time. 9 p.m. Volcanic […]

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