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Jenna Hansen
Thu., Oct. 8, 6-8 p.m.
The Lot, 745 NW Columbia St., Bend
Bingo Night
Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.
Hosmer Bar, 1415 NE 3rd St., Bend
Karaoke with Christina
Wednesdays, Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.
The Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond St., Bend
Comedy at Portello
Thu., Oct. 8, 7:30-9 p.m.
Portello Lounge, 2754 NW Crossing Dr., Bend
The latest
Bend Park District Narrows South Deschutes River Footbridge Locations
But there are still unanswered questions about how the project will clear major hurdles
Vote Chris Beck for Oregon’s Congressional District 2
Oregon’s rural voters deserve more than they’re getting
Ethics Commission to Investigate Sheriff Candidate Ty Rupert for Misuse of County Resources
Advancing from a preliminary review stage, the inquiry centers on a campaign letter Rupert sent through official DCSO channels
Food and Drink
Fill Your Pantry Helps Locals Stock Up, Provide Food to Others
With 70,000 fewer Oregonians on SNAP benefits this year, annual event sets a big goal to provide more fresh local food
Beers to Pair with Your Lava Rocks and Other Gut(ter) Bombs
Lava Lanes’ mound of fried apps is the new hotness
A Sweet New Reason to Rise and Shine at Dear Mom Cafe
The popular Thai restaurant on Century Drive now brings breakfast to the table
‘SURVing’ Up Better Hydration
Bendite crafts a new electrolyte beverage — without sugar or stevia
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Sunriver Fungi Fest & Mushroom Show Finds a Home at SHARC
“Ex-spore” the fascinating world of fungi during Fungi Fest
Haunted by Shame: When Your Body Won’t Follow Your Mind
Let It fall: Five gentle ways to give your body evidence of safety
Inaugural Music Series Set for Open Arts Center
Audiences will be treated to an intimate listening experience at the Bend arts hub
Getting Wylde
Opening for Black Label Society Friday, Zakk Wylde talks about playing with Ozzy Osbourne and their mutual love of music
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mUSIC
Warm Gadget Reclaims the Stage
After eight long years, the band is back in the spotlight – if only for one night
A Chat with the New Executive Director of SFF Presents
December Carson talks folk music, performing arts and her hopes for the Sisters Folk Festival, ahead of her first fest at the helm
Creative Rocket Fuel: A Chat with Stone Temple Pilots
The ’90s rockers open for Godsmack Sept. 22 in Bend.
High Desert Metal Festival Brings International Thrash and Local Talent to Bend
First-ever Central Oregon metal fest set to rock at Silver Moon
Business News / sponsored content
St. Charles Now Offering Flu and COVID Vaccines
Seasonal vaccines available at St. Charles family care, pharmacies and urgent care
Central Oregon Mastersingers to Debut New Chamber Ensemble, The Understory, During Fall Concert
The new ensemble brings together a select group of singers for intimate, expressive and adventurous choral music-making
Oregon Roadside Wildlife Count Begins Oct. 17
Event will help demonstrate the need for more wildlife crossings statewide
Exploring the Brain’s ‘Big Picture’ with COCC’s Chandler Lecture Series
Mark R. Pitzer, Ph.D., is this year’s speaker and serves as co-director of neuroscience at the University of Portland
Current Issues
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Video & Podcasts
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Tina Kotek🎧
Governor of Oregon
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Kelly Salber🎧
Artist, Wellness Entrepreneur, and Co Founder of Epic Energy Centers
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BendTicket.com Events
Big Sexy Movie Night: The Labyrinth
Thu., Oct. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Funky Fauna Artisan Ales, 1125 NE 2nd St, Bend
Big Sexy Movie Night: The Labyrinth
Thu., Oct. 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Funky Fauna Artisan Ales, 1125 NE 2nd St, Bend
The Importance of Being Earnest
Sat., Oct. 10, 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 p.m.
Unity Community, 63645 Scenic Dr., Bend
3 Mics: One Stage. Three Mics. Three Kinds of Comedy.
Sat., Oct. 10, 7-9:30 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
