Picks

Mass Transit, Mindscape,
Gainon the Illyrical
friday 20
Start
off the weekend with a free night of local hip-hop headlined by the
eclectic beats of Mass Transit. The show is hosted by Mindscape, who
many of you probably know as Fish from Person People, but he's got a
sweet game of his own. Oh yeah, and it's free, did we mention that.
9pm. Players Bar & Grill, 25 NW Century Dr.
Cicada Omega, Larry and His Flask
friday 20
This
Portland band brings a special brand of Kentucky fire and brimstone
coupled with rock, soul and blues…and plenty more. Read more about them
in the Sound section. 8pm doors, 9:30pm show. Silver Moon Brewing Co.,
24 NW Greenwood Ave. $5.
 

Bend Poetry Slam

wednesday 11
It's been a while since we sent you to
the Poetry Slam, so if you got your mitts on the paper a bit early this
week, head over to the Silver Moon and check out this monthly battle of
intellect and wit. Could be a good start to your night before crossing
the street to the Annex for the Pimps of Joytime show. 8pm. Silver Moon
Brewing Co, 24 NW Greenwood Ave.
Get Yours with DJs Ali-Sun and Moksha

friday 13
Remember
the sweet-ass Hi-Top sessions at the Grove back in the day? Well the
co-star of that dance party, DJ Ali-Sun, is making her return to the
wheels of steel by joining DJ Moksha for a night of "crunk-tastica."
For this show, however, Moksha will be going by "LaShawn" and Ali-Sun
will be "BabyLove" as they preside over a costume party hosted by Mr.
Gone. Prizes for best dressed! 10pm. Downtown Martini Bar, 850 NW
Brooks St.

My Own Two Feet

thursday 5
We thought we'd take another stab at
getting the word out about the premiere showing of this snowboard flick
that forsake flashy helicopter shots and snow cat transportation for
simple human power…as in walking and such. A DJ will start spinning
after the screening as ski and snowboard films play in the background
to keep the dance party pumping. Oh, and there's plenty of free stuff
to be given away! 6pm, The Summit Saloon and Stage, 125 NW Oregon Ave.
$6, $10/two.
Reading the Wonder of Kesey's Notion
thursday 5
Here's
something you probably didn't know: one of the greatest American novels
was written and takes place right here in Oregon. We're talking about
none other than Ken Kesey's Sometimes a Great Notion and at this
discussion, University of Oregon professor David Scott Arnold takes an
in-depth look at the novel. 6:30pm. Bend Public Library, Brooks Room,
601 NW Wall St.

Illegal People? Globalization,
Migration and the Criminalization of Immigrants

thursday & friday 22-23
Renowned
writer and photojournalist David Bacon lectures on his new book Illegal
People? Globalization, Migration and the Criminalization of Immigrants.
Bacon discusses how U.S. trade policy and immigration are linked,
creating a comfortable investment platform and setting migration into
motion. Bacon brings out the human side of globalization, pulling at
our heartstrings with his words and mesmerizing photos. Thursday:
Hitchcock Auditorium in Pioneer Hall, COCC, 2600 NW College Way.
Friday: Hitchcock Auditorium in Pioneer Hall, COCC, 2600 NW College Way.
A.M. Interstate
friday 23
Central
Oregon's most bonafide rock stars are back with their pre-Fleet Foxes
blend of folk-laced tunes. Check out the On Stage column for more. 8pm.
$5. Silver Moon Brewing Co. 24 NW Greenwood Ave.

Too Slim & The Taildraggers
friday 16
Check out the sound
section for more on this longstanding Northwest band that is
self-described as "whiskey blues with a southern rock beer chaser." As
far as alcohol-based analogies go, this is pretty damn spot on. 9pm.
$14/advance, $16/door. Domino Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave.
End of an Error
friday 16-tuesday 20
With
Obama's inauguration coming up (see writeup on this page) the last
thing many of us want to do is think about the past eight years. But
what this past administration has done is inspire a steady wave of
protest, which this display puts front and center with photos of
protests, a slideshow, protest signs and more. You can also swing by
the location on Tuesday for an inauguration watch party. Fri 7pm-12am,
Sat-Mon. 10am-10pm, Tues 8am. Old Mill Marketplace, 550 SW Industrial
Dr. (between Webcyclery and Curiosity Shop). Free.

Holiday Show with The Erins
friday 26

You know what? It's
pretty nice to have the Erins back in town, especially around the
holidays. For this day-after-Christmas show, which is part of
Parrilla's Winter Music Series, expect both Erin Cole Baker and Erin
Zurflu to spread plenty of holiday cheer-or whatever sort of cheer you
like best. A stalwart of the local music scene before heading out east,
the girls (both of 'em) are back in town and this should be a
don't-miss show for their loyal following. 7pm. Parrilla Grill, 635 NW
14th St.
Milk - Special Showing
friday 26
At least
one Source writer has already seen this film, and from what he has to
say, it looks like all of the Oscar buzz surrounding the flick is
warranted. The film opens in Bend on Christmas day, and is followed by
this special showing to benefit the Human Dignity Coalition. Before
taking in killer performances by Sean Penn and the rest of the film's
star-studded cast, you can participate in a silent auction to help the
HDC. 3pm Friday, Dec 26. Pilot Butte 6, 2717 E Hwy 20. 317-8309.

The B-Foundation, Mirf the Bing
friday 19
These guys rolled
through in October to fill the opening slot for Slightly Stoopid and
now they're back with their own headlining show and hopefully a full
tank of gas. We'll let you in on that inside joke - all you have to do
is flip the page and give a read to the story about the band. Oh yeah,
show up early to this one and take in a set from the youthful reggae
dudes of Mirf the Bing. All ages, 8pm doors, 9pm show. $10. Domino
Room, 51 NW Greenwood Ave.
Leif James Acoustic Set
friday 19
Parrilla
is holding another concert series, but unlike the summer edition, this
one is thankfully indoors. This week brings Mr. Leif James and his
Springsteenian voice and well-crafted acoustic folk numbers. 7pm.
Parrilla Grill, 635 NW 14th St.

Slick Side Down CD Release Party
thursday 11
Bend's smooth
jazz/funk/R&B band is releasing their debut CD Eat At Joe's and
they want you to celebrate with them. The self-proclaimed "Loudest Band
in Bend" (we may have heard a few louder ones, but whatever) will have
you dancing in no time to the quartet's funky distinctive jazz fusion
sounds. No cover. 6:30pm. The Blacksmith Restaurant, 211 NW Greenwood
Ave, 318-0588.
The Summit Saloon & Stage
First Anniversary Party
thursday 11
Believe
it or not, the Summit has been open for an entire calendar year and the
popular nightspot is celebrating with what's sure to be a ripping set
from Moon Mountain Ramblers and then dancing late into the night with
DJ Moksha. The Summit has been through a bevy of entertainment changes
over the course of the year, going from a live music venue to a dance
hall and back again, but things are looking up over there on Oregon
Avenue. No cover. Summit Saloon and Stage, 125 NW Oregon Ave.

Leif James & The Struggle
wednesday 3
We profile the new
reinvention of Leif James in the Sound section. Read that, then
immediately head to the Moon to see him and the Struggle rip it up with
an all-out acoustic rock show. 8pm. Silver Moon Brewing Co. 24 NW
Greenwood Ave.
DJ Barisone
thursday 4
Yeah, we've
spilled a lot of ink about DJ Barisone over the last year, but our
prolificacy of writing on this man is worth it - he throws some of the
best (if not the best) parties in town whenever he's behind the wheels.
So, spend your Thursday with Barisone for some worldly jams and healthy
amounts of funkalicious party music. 10pm. Bendistillery Martini Bar,
850 NW Brooks St.