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Best Open Mic Night
Silver Moon Brewing
Silver Moon Brewing has risen to become one of the prominent music and comedy venues in town, putting on multiple shows each week and attracting huge crowds. Although the venue gets national touring acts on a weekly basis, one thing Bendites agree that Silver Moon does best is give space to local creatives to hone […]
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Best Locals’ Night (for discounts)
Silver Moon Brewing
It’s easy to take Silver Moon Brewing for granted. They’ve been here for so long (since 2000!) and have become such a Bend institution that I just always assume they’ll be there and it gives me a sense of comfort. The pub by the Greenwood underpass is a staple of the entryway into downtown, and […]
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Wine at the Moon
Pop-up at Silver Moon’s production facility in Redmond
Silver Moon Brewing is pairing up with an Oregon winemaker for a special summer of wine and beer in Redmond. J Wrigley, a vineyard based in Sheridan, is spending the summer introducing its wines to Central Oregonians through a pop-up at Silver Moon‘s production facility in Redmond. Get tastings, glass pours and bottle sales of […]
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Party on with the Next Take-Home Brewfest
The curated multi-pack is a Covid-era trend
Sure, you could head over to one of Central Oregon’s fine beer-cooler establishments and put together your own 24 pack of brews from sites around the state—but in the era of near-endless opportunities to get exactly what you want, whenever you want it, there’s something retro-cool about having someone else choose the selection. Silver Moon‘s […]
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Central Oregon Pride
Local events honor LGBTQ+ community and mark the 50th anniversary of Stonewall riots
We’re well into Pride Month, and the main event is kicking off on June 22 at Drake Park in downtown Bend. In addition to an impressive lineup of entertainment and speakers, this year’s event will also join Pride celebrations across the nation in marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots—the 1969 protests that are […]
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Ready to Rock
Soulful rock and blues are the fuel behind the Leadbetter Band’s first full-length album
If you get around the music scene in Central Oregon, you’re probably familiar with Eric Leadbetter—or at least have heard his name. His very first show in Bend was back in 2008. Since then, Leadbetter couldn’t have felt more welcome, stating how he’s “fallen in love with the people and the scene” here. Times change, […]
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One Show, One Song at a Time
PJ Moon and The Swappers draw from life experience on the road—and much more
The debut album of PJ Moon and The Swappers, “Memoirs of Living in a Car,” was released last October. The album is an 11-track mix of everything—rock, soul, funk—and even a little bit of country. “Memoirs of Living in a Car” isn’t just a deep title, either. It was Moon’s reality. Over the phone Moon […]
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Four Favorites: “Deepest Light”
A sneak peek at The Get Ahead’s upcoming album
Portland band The Get Ahead is a close-knit group of musicians. They’re five close friends, including two couples—one of which just became new parents. It’s really like one big musical family. The band’s upcoming album, “Deepest Light,” features vocalist Juliet Howard on the cover in the midst of her pregnancy. The band says the art […]
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Where to Get Your St. Paddy’s Day On
From beer, food and running, there’s lots to do in C.O.
McMenamains Old St. Francis school Fri., March 15 to Sun., March 17 All day As part of St. Patrick’s Day Across the Land, McMenamins is hosting its weekend-long party with food and drinks specials and live music. Tony Smiley kicks off the weekend at Father Luke’s Room from 7 to 10pm on Friday. Live music, […]