Maybe you’ve been there for a conference. Or maybe you’ve been there for one of its many live musical events. But the next time you visit The Old Stone in downtown Bend, chances are it will be under new ownership. Owner Mardy Hickerson announced today that The Old Stone is up for sale, and no […]
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Evie Ladin Band “Jump the Fire”
Released May 6
Evie Ladin opens for the Stray Birds on May 24 at the Old Stone Performing Arts Center (previously the Old Stone Church). The Stray Birds is an acoustic trio on a coast-to-coast tour, stopping by Bend between gigs in Ashland and Eugene. The Evie Ladin Band just released its new album, “Jump the Fire,” earlier […]
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Pirouettes at the Old Stone Performing Arts Center
“Ballet Treasures” opens May 13
The Old Stone Performing Arts Center (OSPAC), formerly the Old Stone Church, turns its attention from music to arts and culture and dance as the historic hub for all things performing arts. This weekend, dancers from the Victor School of Performing Arts present “Ballet Treasures” in three performances, capturing the classics of ballet within an […]
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Film Events 5/28-6/5
See More Seymour: Mission Impossible III Phillip Seymour Hoffman played plenty of borderline characters, hanging on to the outer limits of decency, but when he battles against Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible III, he is delectably evil, no apologies. Wednesday, June 4, 7 pm. Old Stone, 157 NW Franklin. Free! Alan Howarth: benefit concert This […]
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Come Watch Gremlins with Us Next Wednesday (It’s Free!)
Get in the Halloween spirit—come see Gremlins for free! (Yeah, we know, the 1984 film is a Christmas movie, but it’s scary—kinda. Mostly it’s hilarious and awesome.) Shaky on the plot? Read this week’s review and find out how Gremlins helped give rise to whole genre (also, the PG-13 rating). We’ll be pouring beers, Gremlins […]
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Scary! Funny! Furry!
Gremlins helped breed a genre of comedy-horror films
There’s a good reason to have conflicting emotions about the 1984 film Gremlins. It is a wonderfully entertaining film, but also one that is equal parts adorable, scary and silly. A brief recap, as it has been nearly 30 years since its release: In search of a Christmas present for his grown son, a father […]