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 […]
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Brutally Honest
Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root returns to Bend with songs that get a lot more personal
Michael Glabicki and his band Rusted Root‘s biggest hit, “Send Me on My Way,” first appeared on the 1994 album, “When I Woke.” Now, more than 20 years later, Glabicki and Rusted Root’s longtime guitar player and background vocalist Dirk Miller are on the road playing re-envisioned versions of the band’s biggest hits. A true […]
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Tonight! The First Oregon-only Backcountry Snowboarding Film
Tower Theatre hosts “Low Pressure,” featuring stellar local athletes
It’s no secret that Central Oregon has more than its fair share of stellar athletes in many sporting categories—including a host of awesome snowboarders who live for nothing more than a steady diet of fresh powder in the backcountry. Some of those athletes will be on display in the new all-Oregon backcountry snowboard film—the first […]
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Women Rule at BendFilm
This year’s BendFilm Festival has an impressive array of films from female filmmakers, and about the female experience—giving voice to female artists in an industry where, while they are growing in numbers, the numbers are still pretty small. And it’s a nod to, and in honor of, a woman who worked diligently in this community […]
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Where the Source is Headed this Weekend
Muse Conference draws musicians, artists & social change makers—and this emerging musician
Portland-based musician Haley Heynderickx is playing a sold out show at Mississippi Studios in the Rose City Thursday night, after releasing her much-anticipated debut album. After that, she’s headed to Bend to perform at the World Muse conference on Saturday. We’ll be there to chat live onstage with Heynderickx after her performance at the Tower Theatre at […]
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Standing the Test of Time
Grammy Winner Marc Cohn discusses the longevity of “Walking in Memphis” and songs with staying power
You’ve definitely heard Marc Cohn’s most famous song. “Then I’m walking in Memphis / Walking with my feet 10 feet off of Beale / Walking in Memphis / But do I really feel the way I feel?” Since its release in 1991, Cohn’s song has stood the test of time. In fact, two years ago, […]
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Feeling the Connection
Blind Pilot’s Israel Nebeker talks songwriting and his conversation with the crowd
B lind Pilot’s Israel Nebeker sings with a silky smooth voice that has a way of drawing you in. That, paired with a pop-meets-folk-rock style and soulful lyrics, makes for one of the most romantic bands to come out of Oregon—or even the country. When “Three Rounds and a Sound” plays, music lovers stop. And […]
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GUNG HO FOR SHOWS
Survivorman Les Stroud, Son Volt & Ween
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. SURVIVORMAN LES STROUD April 8 MUSICAL STORYTELLING — What do you do when you’re sitting in sub zero temps, alone in the woods, escaping bears? Why, you learn harmonica of course! Known for his “Survivorman” documentary series, which was the only internationally broadcast series entirely written, […]
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Show Preview: Louie Anderson 4/1
For more then 30 years and counting, Louie Anderson’s unique sense of humor has earned him not only the title of a two-time Emmy award winner, but a best selling author, desired actor and “One of the 100 Greatest Stand-Up-Comedians of All Time,” by Comedy Central. Being one of 11 children, Louie used and channeled […]
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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, […]
