wednesday 9 Author Jane Kirkpatrick READING—In the early 20th century at a sanitarium near Seattle, Dr. Linda Burfield Hazzard starved women to death, claiming it was a miraculous fasting cure. Author Jane Kirkpatrick explores that dark time in her novella “A Saving Grace,” about a woman’s attempt to rescue her friend from danger. 4 pm. Paulina Springs, 252 W. […]
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PICK: Kalai with Tim Snyder
wednesday 9 Kalai featuring Tim Snider MUSIC—Kalai, a Hawaiian folk/blues/rock musician who has both toured with Bob Marley’s “The Wailers” and performed as part of Glenn Beck’s 2012 “Restoring Love” rally stops in Bend for a show with the likewise eclectic violin virtuoso Tim Snider (Kalai has been compared to both James Taylor and Prince, while […]
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PICK: Be Calm Honcho
tuesday 8 Be Calm Honcho MUSIC—This group of goofy California rockers make wearing a sequined cape and singing about their home state look easy. Lead by the smoky-voiced and prolific Shannon Harney, the band’s slow-swinging, bluesy, reveby and catchy songs are unmatched in psychedelic twists and west coast vibrations. 9 pm. Volcanic Threatre Pub, 70 SW Century […]
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PICK: Blitzen Trapper
sunday 6 Blitzen Trapper MUSIC—If writing perfectly crafted folk songs was an Olympic sport, Blitzen Trapper’s Eric Earley would have more metals than Michael Phelps. Rocking harder than just about any country act around, Portland’s pride and joy have eight albums of solid gold and put on a live show not to be missed. 5:30 pm. 13899 […]
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PICK: La Pine Rodeo
saturday 5 La Pine Rodeo RODEO—Rodeos have become major productions, but the La Pine Rodeo wants you to know that behind the rhinestones and fancy fringe, the tradition has its roots in ranch life. Mutton busting (aka children attempting to ride bucking sheep) and steer roping may be fun hoot and holler to, but they’re part and parcel of […]
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PICK: Elks Baseball
BASEBALL—This year, the Elks are like a springboard to the major leagues. And what is more American that big-league success, baseball and hot dogs? That’s right: Nothing! (Except maybe apple pie, Cameros and George Clooney.) This evening’s game against Tacoma Buckeyes will leave you in perfect view of fireworks from Pilot Butte.6:35 pm. 401 SE […]
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PICK: Pet Parade
Fri July 4PET PARADE—When Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence, it is doubtful he imagined a country as wonderful as one that allows all creatures great and small (and tied to balloons) to march together with such glee—or, even could have forecast the joy of three-legged races and watermelon eating contests. 10 am. Pet […]
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PICK: Taarka
thursday 3 Taarka MUSIC—The Colorado grass-fiends known as Taarka sound like a collective of train-riding pranksters trained in classical music by gypsy wolves in the foothills of the Appalachians. Gearing up for Independence Day weekend couldn’t be a more nation criss-crossing hoedown. Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Dr. 9 pm. $5.
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PICK: Bikes!
friday 4 Bikes! TWO-WHEEL EVENTS—Despite the contentious reputation of the annual drink-and-roll Freedom Ride there’s not too many activities more American and freeing than riding your bike. We encourage it on Friday, weather it’s with the thousands of two-wheel aficionados on the downtown ride or in either of the two Anti-Freedom Ride rides organized for longer […]
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PICK: Steely Dan
Steely Dan STONER MUSIC—Throughout the early 70s, Steely Dan found the perfect easy-going vibe for a paradoxical era, a confusing yet oddly laidback time. Forty years later, the band still smoothly blends urban funkiness with crunchy guitar chords, smooth jazz piano and languid cymbals with no-nonsense, street talking storytelling lyrics. (And, little bit of trivia: […]
