thursday 18 Holiday Singalong MUSIC—Sisters Folk Festival presents a holiday singalong, preceded by a ukulele workshop. Musicians Victor Johnson and Kerry Williams will present “Easy as 1-2-3” to those of all ages interested in accompanying the non-denominational caroling on ukulele. The Belfry provides the venues and the libations while community members bring the tunes. 5 […]
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Our Picks 12/10-12/18
thursday 11 Zepparella ROCK—Robert Plant’s new album, Lullaby and…The Ceaseless Roar, is considered by critics a step away from his incendiary work with Led Zeppelin. However, despite his change of pace many fans won’t ever let the II, III, IV era die, including the ladies of Zepparella, a female tribute to the legacy of the […]
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Our Picks 12/3-12/11
friday 5 First Friday ART—December’s First Friday will be stuffed like a turkey with local artists debuting their wares and creations at shops downtown. Take, for example, recent transplant to Bend from Boston, photographer Maria Fernanda Bay. She was last week’s Source cover artist, and her work will be on display at Bishops Barbershop on […]
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Our Picks 11/26-12/4
thursday 27 Thanksgiving Races RUNNING—The I Like Pie Run is the perfect excuse to eat another piece of pie. 9 am. Register at FootZoneBend.com. Starts at Crow’s Feet Commons. $5 donation and five pounds of food for Neighbor Impact. For the more competitive, there is the annual Turkey Trot. Also a 9 am start. Register […]
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thursday 20 The Next 50 Years for Wilderness in Oregon PANEL—Nature lovers celebrated the 50th anniversary of The Wilderness Act this fall. Brent Fenty, executive director for the Oregon Natural Desert Association, and Dana Whitelaw, executive director for the High Desert Museum, speak to the importance of wilderness in the High Desert and how to […]
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Our Picks 11/13-11/20
thursday 13 Rosewater MOVIE—Just a few days after appearing on the “The Daily Show,” BBC journalist Maziar Bahari was imprisoned and tortured in Iran. Jon Stewart has said he felt personally responsible, and in his directorial debut shows a sincere and serious side, and tells Bahari’s touching, scary and, at times, funny story. Live simulcast […]
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Our Picks 11/5-11/13
thursday 6 An Evening of Empowerment SOUL FOOD—Four artists gather to inspire and empower you! Yes you! Brianna Mercado put on one of this year’s most memorable TEDxBend talks, discussing her cancer survival mixed with beautiful and deeply inspired modern dance. Naomi Wachira is a stunning folk musician who came to Seattle via Kenya and […]
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Our Picks 10/29-11/6
thursday 30 Vision 15 Economic Forecast PRESENTATION—How will global events impact the local economy in Bend? Tim Duy, professor of practice at University of Oregon, and Mark Kralj, principal at Ferguson Wellman Capital Management, will present an economic forecast at a Bend Chamber-sponsored breakfast. Leave with a full belly and plenty of fodder for water […]
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Our Picks 10/22-10/30
thursday 23 Dee Williams and “The Big Tiny” WORDS—Tiny houses are totally trending. Whether it’s because small things are inherently adorable, because we’ve romanticized the notion of “living simply,” or because folks are legitimately concerned about the size of their environmental footprint, Dee Williams gets it. The author of “The Big Tiny” has been living […]
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Our Picks 10/15-10/23
thursday 16 League of Women Voters Candidates Forum POLITICS—We’re entering the election season home stretch. Political ads are peppering the morning commercial breaks and lawn signs are scattered across neighborhoods like miniature billboards (and some actual billboards). Cut through the marketing crap and hear the candidates for Bend City Council Position 6, live and unscripted. […]
