Calendar
Johana Coca: Stand Up Comedy
Fri., Nov. 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave., Bend
Shineola Singalong
Fri., Nov. 13, 5-7 p.m.
The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend
CANCELLED: Quattlebaum & Dadweed at the Belfry!
Fri., Nov. 13, 7-10 p.m.
The Belfry, 302 E Main Ave., Sisters
JuJu Eyeball
Fri., Nov. 13, 8-10 p.m.
The Commonwealth Pub, 30 SW Century Dr., Bend
The latest
A Little Deco, a Lot to Love: Olive & May Makes Its Mark Downtown
Vintage glamour, a seasonally inspired menu and thoughtful cocktails give reason to linger
New Karaoke Lounge Offers Private Rooms to Sing, and Tasty Local Bites and Drinks
Bend The Mic gives Bendites a place to sing their hearts out, in private digs that feature hand-painted murals
Bend-La Pine Schools Recounts Response to Silver Rail Shooting
At the first school board meeting since the Oct. 15 tragedy, district officials broke down the decisions they made in the aftermath of the violence
Deputy ‘Dewey’: Updated
A sheriff’s deputy smelled of alcohol at a shooting range; responding state troopers failed to investigate him for DUII
Food and Drink
Making Room for Pie: Pie Maison Brings European-Inspired Baking to Bend
From classic pumpkin to decadent S’mores, this new downtown pie shop gives reason to save room for dessert
Sandwich Week: A Recap
Our region-wide celebration of the $12 sandwich was rescheduled from its original date. It’s back this week, and these are some of the sandos we recommend.
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.
cULTURE & COLUMNS
Bend Into Balance: Peter Geiser
Musings on the balance of life with a co-founding board member of The Environmental Center
SCHISM Breaks Out Its Tool Chest
Band plays tribute to music that transcends generations
Understanding Intimacy: Sex Club Curious? What to Know Before You Go
It’s rarely about the club. Here’s the question underneath.
Movies Most Missed
Five underseen indie new releases available to stream immediately
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
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
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
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Summit Theatre Company Presents The SpongeBob Musical
Show to feature 60+ students involved across cast, crew and live pit orchestra
Quills Out! A Porcupine Adventure Opens at the High Desert Museum
Open November 14- June 20
Bend Made Survey Invites Residents to Shape City Priorities
Envision Bend encourages residents to complete the survey and help shape a Vision Action Plan
Central Oregon Mastersingers Presents “Deck the Halls”
The show will run December 12-13 at Tower Theatre
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Video & Podcasts
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Owner of Remedy Sports Medicine
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Film Composer, Arranger and Orchestrator
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BendTicket.com Events
Music Flow Youth Rock Show
Sat., Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
The Away Team: Live Comedy Taping
Wed., Nov. 18, 7:30-9 p.m.
Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend
