First Place Volcanic Theatre Pub 70 SW Century Dr., Bend Second Place Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend
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Teton Gravity Research adds second film screening
Among those featured in the film is Oregon freeskier Sammy Carlson.
The action sports media company, Teton Gravity Research, is marking its 25th anniversary this year—and with that, it’s putting out a new film. “Make Believe” already screened once during a sold-out show at the Tower Theatre Oct. 3, but those who missed it have another chance Oct. 9. The film celebrates the athletes who have […]
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Best Indoor Music Venue
Volcanic Theatre Pub
1st Place: Volcanic Theatre Pub 70 SW Century Dr., Bend 2nd Place: Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend
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What We Lose When We Lose Live Music
Three local event organizers weigh in on the loss of community gatherings, and bringing
people safely together again
Reporting on COVID-19 has become a numbers game: How many cases? How many deaths? How many people unemployed? How many ventilators? How many hospital beds? But lost within these statistics are the emotional and social costs of forced isolation. Music events and festivals were the first on the chopping block when the COVID-19 pandemic began, […]
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Best Indoor Music Venue
Volcanic Theatre Pub
1st Place: Volcanic Theatre Pub 70 SW Century Dr., Bend 2nd Place: Tower Theatre 835 NW Wall St., Bend
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Legally Blonde, Youth Edition
TMP brings a teen musical to the Tower
You might remember the movie version, starring Reese Witherspoon. Now, local kids are taking on “Legally Blonde” with a junior version. Watch Elle (played by Thoroughly Modern Productions newcomer Tia Wisco) overcome stereotypes and sour grapes to win herself a better beau—and a bright new career for herself to boot—overcoming obstacles and forging new friendships […]
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An Intimate Night with C. S. Lewis
David Payne invites guests for a cozy evening “chat” with
the surprisingly funny Irish author
David Payne has performed his self-penned, one-man show, “An Evening with C. S. Lewis,” more than 800 times since its inception. He continues to tour the U.S., with roughly 100 shows each year, the actor told the Source in a recent interview. The production, which lands at Bend’s Tower Theatre Friday, is somewhat improvisational, he […]
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Ringing in the Holidays, Central Oregon Style
Central Oregon embodies the dream of a white Christmas. In fact, it offers up the idyllic version of every holiday that takes place during the winter season. From local events and celebrations to traditions made possible by the high desert’s natural gifts, the region’s holiday culture draws families from all over the nation looking to […]
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Moscow’s Nutcracker
Local dancers join world-class dancers for the classic wintertime ballet
The Moscow Ballet returns to Bend Sunday as part of the company’s seventh international Dove of Peace Tour, with back-to-back performances of Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker” at the Tower Theatre. Dance students from Terpsichorean Dance Studio of Bend have been training under the guidance of an instructor from the Moscow Ballet since early September. They’ll play mice, […]
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Halloween Picks
Halloween parties are taking place over two weekends this year—here’s what to see and do this week. See more in next week’s issue! FRIDAY 10/26 FRIGHT NIGHT HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY AVID throws one of the best Halloween shindigs of the season — and it’s free! Portland’s DJ Wicked will be spinning tunes, who has opened for […]