thursday 14 Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show RECYCLED BENEFIT—Local businesses and students have crafted together mixes of materials to create the latest trends that will adorn the runway and help raise some cash for REALMS Charter School. Ninety percent of the garment is made from trash and old clothes repurposed into new garments. 5 pm. […]
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Our Picks 1/6-1/13
thursday 7 Kathryn Claire Band MUSIC—Kathryn Claire has a sound that is hard to put into a box, that gracefully bounces between straight-ahead rock, timeless bluegrass and a Jolie Holland-tinged dark country crooning. With her band, that sound is even larger and very much worth putting on your boogie shoes for. 7 pm. McMenamins Old […]
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Our Picks 12/30-1/6
thursday 31 Mardi Gras Celebration NYE BASH—If you like dancing and magic, then this is the NYE party for you. Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic will charm you with their jazzy New Orleans-inspired tunes this New Year's Eve at the Belfry. Groove into the New Year—we just can’t promise that you’ll want to stop. 9:30 […]
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Our Picks 12/23-12/30
all december Small Wonders ART GIFTS—Giving the gift of art can be pricey, but the local artists at Hood Avenue Art decided to do something about that and created smaller versions of paintings and hand crafted items like jewelry and note cards. The special exhibit also includes tiny sculptures, bookcases, and fiber arts. All artists […]
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Our Picks 12/16-12/23
thursday 17 History of Women in the Pacific Northwest PRESENTATION—Dr. Sue Armitage, professor at Washington State University, will discuss the forgotten, the famous, and the women in between that shaped history in the Pacific Northwest. This presentation is in conjunction with High Desert Museum’s Tough by Nature exhibit. 6 pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S […]
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Our Picks 12/9-12/16
month of december The Old Mill Holiday Happenings HOLIDAY EVENTS—Holiday happenings for all ages—whether you’re in the mood for a sleigh ride or want to enjoy a few Christmas classics by carolers. If giving is on your list, stop at the Tree of Joy in Santaland—obviously, the big guy will be there for a photo […]
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Our Picks 12/2-12/9
thursday 3 Sage Grouse Legends CULTURE—Warm Springs Confederate Tribe cultural expert Wilson Wewa will discuss tribal legends of the Wasco and the Northern Paiute People. Plus, for a special treat for the audience, the Wasco Tribe Dance Group will perform the traditional Wasco sage grouse dance. 6 pm. High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97. […]
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Our Picks 11/25-12/2
thursday 26 & friday 27 Thanksgiving Day Runs TROT—Take your pick of the Thanksgiving Day runs happening around Bend before gorging later in the day. Remember to bring a donation of canned goods as these runs/walks benefit various nonprofits in the community. I Like Pie Run, 9 am. Riverfront Plaza, 875 NW Brooks St. $5 […]
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Our Picks 11/18-11/25
thursday 19 Los Kung Fu Monkeys SKA-PUNK—The Los Angeles-based ska punk sextet by way of Canada and Mexico formed in ’97. They have shared stages with the Dropkick Murphys, The Misfits, and Moby. After paying $30 to record their EP 17 years ago, Los Kung Fu Monkeys have been playing sold out shows and recording […]
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thursday 12 November Dinner Show COMEDY—Last month, the Belfry hosted their first dinner show, and they’ve decided to do it again. Make sure you finish every last bite of your fall salad, green beans, balsamic glazed pork chops, and raspberry panna cotta for dessert before two Portland comics entertain you for the evening. We don’t […]
