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Salmon People

A chat with Elizabeth Woody, who brings poetic discourse to the environmental movement

How do ancient teachingsโ€”passed down through generations of Native Americansโ€”apply to contemporary perspectives on the environment? Where do spirituality, pragmatism and ecological science intersect? In a society that depends on scientific studies and policy solutions to describe and mitigate the destruction of the environment, poet, artist and social organizer Elizabeth Woody uses the power of […]

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Artist Fact Sheet: Jake Shimabukuro

Ukulele shredder brings his world-class act to the Tower

Everyone loves some ukulele jamsโ€”but not everyone has heard a uke go as hard as Jake Shimabukuro’s. Having played for 38 years, the Hawaiian-born star has made a career by taking the ukulele to the next levelโ€”and then the one after that. Shimabukuro is slated to play the Tower Theatre on Oct. 9, and you’d […]

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THE Love Story

“West Side Story” at the Tower set to “technical marvel” of digitally mastered music

Thoroughly Modern Productions of Bend brings Sondheim and Bernstein’s “West Side Story,” widely referred to as Romeo and Juliet the musical, to the Tower Theater this weekend. The company splurged on the best-quality digital music available from broker Music Theatre International for the production, according to director and TMP founder David DaCosta. “West Side Story […]

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A Schedule to Die For

A film geek’s guide to BendFilm

It doesn’t matter how well you plan your schedule at a film festival, because there’s always something interesting you’re going to miss. Any good fest will have a program so pregnant with choices that even if you plan everything down to the second, there’s just no way to see it all, even if you skip […]

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Calendar

Every Weekday, June 25-August 17 Days of Play PLAY โ€” 21 years strong! Participate in crafts, water play, field games, sports activities and much more. Days of Play parks are also Bend-La Pine School District summer lunch program locations, too! Check out website for locations and times. Various Parks in Bend | Free bendparksandrec.org WednesdaysBend […]

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Celebrating Nature

Survivorman Les Stroud releases his new album in Bend with a concert and outdoor adventures

You may recognize musician, filmmaker and survival expert Les Stroud from his hit television series “Survivorman.” In addition to embracing nature in his screen career, Stroud draws from the blues, folk and acoustic genres to reflect the spirit of adventure in music. Stroud celebrates the release of his latest album, “Bittern Lake,” by bringing people […]

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GUNG HO FOR SHOWS:

Puccini’s La Boheme, Semi-Toned & Steve Miller Band

Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. Puccini’s La Boheme March 10-11 Whether you’re a seasoned opera buff or not, La Boheme is one of the oldest and most quintessential works in the genre. And you’re in luck, because it comes to Redmond this March! Brought to you through a collaboration from OperaBend, […]

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Reunion Time

Texas country star Robert Earl Keen hits the Tower

What the hell is “Americana” and why is it something we use to describe things? Does it mean that something is intrinsically “American?” I know when the word is used to describe music it means a hodgepodge of folk, country, blues, bluegrass, rock and R&B, but isn’t that just spouting off different genres of music […]

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Show Preview: The Shaolin Warriors Return 2/7/17

The Shaolin Warriors will visit Bend’s Tower Theatre on February 7.

Mount Song sits 4,961 feet above sea level in central Chinaโ€™s Henan Province. Nestled among its peaks sits the Shaolin Monastery, a 1,500-year-old institution of meditation and martial arts. Resorts are popping up in the foothills surrounding the temple, and Shaolin is becoming one of the worldโ€™s best known monasteries, bringing in an average of […]

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