Thursday 17 St. Patrick’s Day Across the Land CELEBRATE—No Irish blood necessary to enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day party. Music all day starting with Cascade Highlander Piper at noon, followed by Shady GroOove, McDougall, Five Pint Mary, and finishing with Broken Down Guitars. Not to mention a full Irish menu featuring corned beef and cabbage, […]
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Picks 3/9-3/16
Thursday 10 & Friday 12 The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) THEATER— This is truly one of the funniest plays in history. Three actors do all of Shakespeare’s shows in 90 minutes while they play just about all the characters between them. “Hamlet,” “Othello” and The Scottish Play (“Macbeth”) have never been this funny. […]
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Picks 2/24-3/2
Thursday 25 Author! Author! Lisa See READ ALL ABOUT IT—Rich in Chinese culture and knowledge, See’s books can take an audience to a new world with her New York Times bestsellers, but if reading isn’t a preferred pastime, her book “Secret Fan” became a movie in 2011. So whether picking up a book or picking […]
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Picks 2/17-2/24
thursday 18 Sean Rowe NATURE’S MANLY MAN—With a voice that is worthy of narrating the life of Morgan Freeman, Sean Rowe’s raspy and raw sound gives a whole new meaning to the ancient art of song. Grab a drink and get ready to longingly stare off into the distance. 7 p.m. McMenamins Old St. Francis […]
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Picks 2/10-2/17
thursday 11 Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn BANJO EXPLOSION—Everyone knows that Bela Fleck is a virtuosic banjo player, but combined with Abigail Washburn’s elegant vocals and incredible banjo skills, the sound is nothing less than phenomenal. This isn’t just bluegrass banjo, this is a style of playing that doesn’t fit into categories. 7 p.m. The […]
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Picks 10/7-10/14
thursday 8-sunday 11 BendFilm Festival FILM FESTIVAL—Central Oregon’s own premiere film festival has returned. Packed to the brim with some of the finest shorts, docs, and features of the year, BendFilm is coming back stronger than ever. Check this week’s SCREEN section for some of our picks for best of the fest. Multiple locations, all […]
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Spring Cleanup: Whychus Canyon Preserve VOLUNTEER—Roll up your sleeves and help the Deschutes Land Trust with a spring clean up at Whychus Canyon Preserve. We’ll do our best to clean winter’s clutter by clearing and repairing trails, pulling a few weeds, and generally making the Preserve look tip top! May 13, 10am-1pm. Whychus Canyon Preserve, outside […]
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Word to Your Mother
A host of ways to celebrate Mom
SATURDAY 9 Crazy Mama Craft Faire—Mother’s Day CelebrationSupport local independent artisans. Fea- turing over 70 vendors showcasing their unique and creative handmade wares. Join us for all day live music, delicious food, Zig- gy’s Ice Cream, bouncy house, and carnival games. Awesome family event! 11 am-5 pm. Bend Factory Stores, 61334 S Hwy 97. Free […]
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TGIF: What to do in Bend this Weekend 12/19-12/21
‘Twas the last weekend before Christmas and all over Bend, holiday events were stirring for family and friends. The microbrews were bottled by the brewers with care, in hopes that no Michelob soon would be there. friday 19 Train Man HOLIDAYS—Perhaps at another time of year, a grown man playing with miniature trains to attract and […]
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TGIF Weekend Lineup: 10/31-11/3
What to do this weekend #inBend… IT’S HALLOWEEN! Meaning there are tons of events, parties, races and debaucherous costume contests happening all around town on Friday and Saturday including the annual Deschutes Brewery Cross Crusade and warehouse after party! Click here for our picks for Halloween events. Beyond the holiday, there is some great live music this […]