Calendar
New ERA Festival
The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend
Bill Powers Old Growth
Sat., Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m.
Frankie’s – formerly Sisters Depot, 250 W Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR 97759, Sisters
James Townsend
Sat., Oct. 17, 6-8 p.m.
The Cellar, 206 NW Oregon Ave., Bend
Greenwood Concert Series: Chris Beland
Backporch Coffee Roasters – Greenwood Ave., 706 NE Greenwood Ave., Bend
The latest
Hundreds Seek Emotional Support After School Shooting as Bend Community Grapples with Fear, Grief
Clinics look to quell long-lasting psychological effects of the violence
School Lunches Made Easier
A pediatric dietitian’s tips for packing a lunch your child will actually eat
City, State, Faith Leaders Speak at Vigil for Shooting Victims
Two events Friday are aimed at crisis support, following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary
Leaders Call for Action in Wake of Silver Rail Shooting
“Our babies are supposed to do arts and crafts at school, not use their desks as cover from gunfire.”
Food and Drink
Full Steam Ahead: News from the World of Coffee and Tea
Openings, closings and a fun event centered around a quality cuppa
Between Two Buns: The Bend Foodie’s Guide to Sandwich Week (changed to Nov. 12-18)
From sizzling tri-tip and Japanese pork katsu to breakfast sandwiches worth getting out of bed for, Bend’s sandwich scene is bringing plenty to the table
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
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Free Will Astrology, Week of Oct. 15, 2026
“Where in my life do I most need a clean beginning?”
Fun™
Matchbox: The band, the show, the movie
Nighttime Benders: An Interview with Anthony Poponi
Podcast excerpts from comedian, comedy producer and self-proclaimed positive psychology nerd Anthony Poponi
The Medicine Cabinet Within: Getting Back Into Rhythm After Travel Abroad
Jet lag is a phenomenon that illustrates how deeply connected our bodies are to rhythms of light and dark
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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
Matchbox Twenty’s 30th Anniversary Tour to Stop in Bend
The concert is set for June 5th, 2027 at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Mid Oregon Credit Union Named as a 2026 Top Workplace
Local credit union among four financial institutions recognized in Pacific Northwest
Sunriver Resort Appoints Jonathan Lee as Director of Food & Beverage
The hospitality veteran brings more than 25 years of luxury resort, culinary and global food & beverage leadership
In Our Backyard Invites Community to Disco Rodeo Fundraiser on Oct. 16
Missing 15-year-old in Warm Springs underscores urgent need for community action
Current Issues
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Video & Podcasts
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Dennis McGregor🎧
Artist, Musician, and Children’s Book Author
LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Tina Kotek🎧
Governor of Oregon
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BendTicket.com Events
Jared Nels LIVE at Silver Moon Brewing – yodeling phenomenon and guitar virtuoso makes his Bend, OR debut!
Tue., Oct. 20, 6-9 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
Feminine Rage: a variety show
Thu., Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m.
Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., Bend
The Crazy Happy Silly Funny Nerdy Show: A Comedy Focused Variety Show
Fri., Oct. 23, 7-9 p.m.
Oregon Spirit Distillery, 740 NE 1st St, Bend
Bend Burlesque Company presents: Fears and Fantasies
Fri., Oct. 30, 8-10 p.m.
High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond
