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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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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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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Thursday 3 Us Lights DARK VS LIGHT—Known for their dark take on popular sound, Us Lights mixes a variety of flavors they have at hand to create a tantalizing, cosmopolitan sound. Shaken. Never stirred. Come get a taste of what they have to offer. 7 p.m. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St., […]
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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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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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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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thursday 4 Coco Montoya BLUES—Coco Montoya’s style has been dubbed by the Boston Globe as “hot, blistering soul,” and the self-taught musician began his musical career after accepting a drummer gig with Albert Collins in the ’70s. Montoya learned by ear and by studying Albert Collins and John Mayall. He spent several decades touring and […]
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thursday 28 Kung Fu & Elektrapod EAST COAST FUNK—Coming all the way from NYC, Kung Fu is bringing its mesmerizing funk to Bend. Bend locals Elektrapod will bring their disco, funk, soul sound to the Volcanic Theatre, too. These hot funk acts are sure to warm up your winter evening. 9 p.m. Volcanic Theatre Pub, […]
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thursday 21 Armchair Live Storytelling STRANGER’S STORIES—Is there a better way to spend the evening than by listening to strangers tell stories about their experiences in strange lands? Gather round to hear people tell their 15-minute true stories. A few audience members will have a chance to tell stories as well. 7 pm. Tin Pan […]
