Tony Smiley Winterfest Pre-Party Thursday 16 LOOP NINJA — If you’re raring to go for this year’s Winterfest, this will settle your Thursday night pre-party jitters. Smiley, also known as the Loop Ninja, loops his way through genres including rock, hip- hop, reggae, fusion, 80s and more. Come for the music; stay for the awesome […]
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Death by Design: The Dirty Secret of our Digital Addiction Thursday 9 FILM— While your smartphone hangs out in your pocket and your desktop and television gently hum, consider the environmental impacts of your electronic toys by attending a screening of this poignant film. Exploring the health and environmental risks of our digital age, this […]
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Spring Awakening Thursday 2 – Sunday 5 MUSICAL— With one of the catchiest and most beautiful scores to come from Broadway in decades, Topsoil Theatrics does this powerful and important show justice. “Spring Awakening” begins its run at 2nd Street Theater then heads to the Belfry in Sisters for three shows before finishing at the […]
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Thursday 26 GATHERING— Green Drinks 2017 Expo An event filled with conscious folk, the Environmental Center is kicking off the 2017 round with a fun-filled, informative event with beer from Boneyard and provided snacks. Come mingle with likeminded folk while supporting green businesses. Remember to carpool and bring your own cup. // 5-7pm. Old Stone […]
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Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. January 31 Nature Nights: My Life on Trails—What a Cougar Taught Me About Conservation LEARN—In the first event of the season, Deschutes National Forest trails specialist John Schubert explains the importance of maintaining trails—whether they be urban or in the wilderness. Schubert’s talk will take you […]
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Thursday 19 Author! Author! with Dave Eggers AUTHOR—Some love the cerebral, autobio marvels in a “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius,” others favor the non-fiction wonders that author Dave Eggers dropped in “Zeitoun.” Whatever your flavor, you’ll get to hear him speak at the Deschutes Library’s Author! Author! Series. We heart you for this, Library. […]
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It’s Karl Denson’s Universe
We’re all just playing in it
You might have heard Karl Denson’s singing, saxophone playing or flute rocking in a few different places. For one, his work with acid jazz group The Greyboy Allstars defined mid to late ’90s soul funk dance music. He plays soul music with The Blind Boys of Alabama, reggae/rock with Slightly Stoopid, stadium rock with Lenny […]
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Thursday 12 R.A. The Rugged Man HIP-HOP—The Rugged Man is one of the most underrated rappers in history and a huge part of that is scarcity: He’s only had two albums and a compilation drop over the last three decades. He’s worked with some of the greatest rappers in history, and should be mentioned alongside […]
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Friday 6 Spankalicious DJ LOVE—Need a night of dancing to start off your first full weekend of 2017? Well, here you go. Slipmat Science brings Psychedelic bounce DJ Spankalicious, from Cincinnati, Ohio, with support from Lodurr, N8ture, and Lyfe, to the Capitol for cutting-edge music and a fun visual experience, all for a great price. […]
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Friday 30 Quick and Easy Boys ROCK & ROLL—This Portland-based trio rocks the house every time they come to Central Oregon, and this show should be no exception. A great way to gear up for New Year's Eve celebrations. Compare Quick and Easy Boys to Band of Gypsies, the Police, the Minutemen…or don’t compare them […]
