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PUNK-O-WEEN V
Sat., Oct. 31, 12:30-11:45 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Bridge 99 Brewery Family-Friendly Karaoke Night
Saturdays, 6-9 p.m.
Bridge 99 Brewery, 63063 Layton Ave., Bend
Karaoke at Hardtails
Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Hardtails Bar & Grill, 175 N Larch St., Sisters
Saturday Jazz Sessions
Sat., Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
River’s Place, 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend
The latest
Local Teen Chases His Dream of Elite World-Cup Bike Racing
Chase Riggs is eager to test himself against the world’s best on the World Cup circuit of mountain-bike racing
Letters to the Editor, Week of Nov. 5, 2026
Reflections on student protests and police, gun violence and a call for attention about land-use applications in this week’s Letters
Early Deschutes County Voting Outpaces Previous Midterm Elections
Democrats have outvoted Republicans so far, although that could change
Silver Rail Educator Makes More Progress After Surgery on Oct. 27
Bend teaching assistant undergoes lengthy, but hopefully final, surgery on her left arm after she suffered injuries during Oct. 15 school shooting
Food and Drink
M’s Bakery Opening Second Location
New spot in Cascade Village will serve as a community gathering place, its owners hope
Reuben Egg Rolls, Irish Stew and a Perfect Pint
The Emerald Loop brings the neighborhood home
A Little Comfort, Shared Around the Table
In times of unimaginable loss, food can be one small way we care for one another
Full Steam Ahead: News from the World of Coffee and Tea
Openings, closings and a fun event centered around a quality cuppa
cULTURE & COLUMNS
20 Years on the ‘Front Lines of Joy’
Gabe Johnson, musician and promoter who founded Parallel 44 Presents, gets set to mark 1,500 shows and two decades of sharing the love of music
A Place to Honor the Dead
Día de los Muertos events have been happening in Central Oregon for years. Amid ICE presence and the fallout of a school shooting, this year’s event offers a safe space for celebration and community healing.
Celebrate Halloween Night with an Exploration of Fantasies and Fears
Bend Burlesque Company and Pangaea Guild Hall are teaming up to offer an immersive dark-fantasy experience, three-course dinner and dance party
Underseen Halloween
Ten spooky movies (most of which) you haven’t seen
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mUSIC
The War and Treaty: Country, Soul, Gospel and Rock
Crooning couple Michael and Tanya Trotter return to Central Oregon to play the Tower Theatre
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
Warm Gadget Reclaims the Stage
After eight long years, the band is back in the spotlight – if only for one night
Business News / sponsored content
Makin’ it Local Adds Sparkle to the Holidays with Mimosa Sundays
Seriously great art. Delightfully bubbly Sundays.
Got Land? Workshop Helps Property Owners Put It to Work for Local Farmers
High Desert Food & Farm Alliance and Friends of Family Farmers team up to help landowners explore opportunities to lease their land for agriculture
Bend FFA Chapter Earns Honors at National Expo
To be eligible, FFA members must have earned at least $10,000 or earned at least $2,000 and worked at least 2,250 hours
SELCO Opens Public Voting for Classroom Makeovers
Online voting runs through November 6
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Video & Podcasts
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Sara Odendahl🎧
CEO of the Bend Chamber
LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Peter Geiser🎧
Environmental Advocate and Community Leader
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