Calendar
Singer/Songwriter Open Mic
Mon., Nov. 9, 7:30-10:30 p.m.
The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend
Locals’ Day Plus Live Music
Mondays, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
On Tap, 1424 NE Cushing Dr., Bend
Vinyl Night
Mondays, 9 p.m.
M&J Tavern, 102 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Beautiful Flowers w/ Pumpkins Paint Party @ SCP Hotel in Redmond
Mon., Nov. 9, 6-8 p.m.
Provisions Market at SCP Redmond, 521 SW Sixth St., Redmond
The latest
Letters to the Editor, Week of Nov. 12, 2026
“Exhaustive efforts” to restore trees, hope for future generations, a protest caravan and more in this week’s Letters
Bend Whitewater Expert to Celebrate His New Book at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe
Local river granddad and elite whitewater runner’s new book details record-breaking high-water and first descents of rivers around the world
Race for Third Redmond City Council Seat Remains Close Between Povey and Tate
A final decision might not come until Nov. 30 as ballots continue to be counted and only 270 votes separate the two
Deschutes County’s District Map Saw a Whopping Rejection. Even Some Opponents are Surprised.
The outcome presents questions about how a new set of leaders will address the representation in a growing County
Food and Drink
From Harvest to Table: A Mexican Family Feast Brings Culture and Community Together
A hands-on workshop shares food traditions, family stories and practical skills that connect generations
Wine Doesn’t Need More Drinkers. It Needs More Curious Ones.
As younger adults rethink their drinking habits and Oregon wineries face a challenging market, I believe wine’s future depends less on consumption and more on curiosity.
A Wild Time at the Chili Cookoff
Think Wild’s fall fundraiser has cooks competing for bragging rights in five categories
M’s Bakery Opening Second Location
New spot in Cascade Village will serve as a community gathering place, its owners hope
cULTURE & COLUMNS
RPA Hosts Battle of the Bands
Local high school students invited to compete in contest that includes a live performance and the chance to win recording time in a pro studio
When Violence Comes Close to Home
The collective trauma of a school shooting and what happens to a community when the unthinkable becomes personal
Savage in Bend: The History of DRW
Local lore about Bend’s Deschutes River Woods
The McDonagh Masterworks
“Wild Horse Nine” takes a poison pen to fascism in its many forms
Central Oregon deserves a strong local newsroom.
Help support investigative and public-interest journalism through the nonprofit Lay It Out Foundation.
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mUSIC
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
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
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Big Band Jazz at COCC Spotlights Songs of Thad Jones
There are currently 19 musicians enrolled in the performance class
Brasada Ranch Debuts High Desert Holidays
The event features an outdoor ice rink, a tree-lighting celebration, holiday market, themed skate nights and a winter getaway package
Roundabout Books to Host New York Times #1 Bestselling Author TJ Klune
Tickets include your seat at the event, a signed copy of The Stars Look Like Home and a doggie goodie bag
Happy Girls Sisters Draws Nearly 775 Registered Runners, Supporting Fall Tourism and Local Recreation
Registration for Happy Girls Sisters 2027 will open soon
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Video & Podcasts
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Andy Rhine🎧
President of Cascade Lakes Brewing and Co Founder of Oregon Beverage Collective
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CEO of the Bend Chamber
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