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New ERA Festival Supports Regenerative Action, Community and Creativity

October 13, 2026

Some Deschutes County Voters’ Pamphlets Missing Pages

October 13, 2026

Developers Push to Rezone Rural Land in Deschutes County Ahead of County Commission Change

October 13, 2026

Top Docs of Central Oregon

October 14, 2026

Bend Police Respond to Active Shooter at Silver Rail Elementary; Children Among the Victims

October 15, 2026

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Vino & Vibes

Thursdays, 5-7 p.m.

The Winery at Manzanita- Bend, 550 sw Industrial Way #194, Bend

Comedy Mics

Thu., Oct. 15, 7-9 p.m., Thu., Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m., Thu., Oct. 29, 7-9 p.m., Thu., Nov. 5, 7-9 p.m. and Thu., Nov. 19, 7-9 p.m.

Eastside Worthy Brewing, Eastside Worthy Brewing (Hop Mahal Room), 495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend

Smile Empty Soul, Revis & Yellow No. 5

Thu., Oct. 15, 7-10 p.m.

Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend

Trivia Thursdays

Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.

Ponch’s Place, 62889 NE Oxford Ct., Bend

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Children’s Museum to Open in Bend Central District

Leaders say the museum’s first brick-and-mortar location could help revitalize a planned urban core in Bend

Food & Drink

Full Steam Ahead: News from the World of Coffee and Tea

Openings, closings and a fun event centered around a quality cuppa

Local News

Lawsuit Claims Pedestrian Death in Tumalo is Deschutes County’s Fault

A test of discretionary immunity will decide whether the case has merit

Food & Drink

Between Two Buns: The Bend Foodie’s Guide to Sandwich Week

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

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

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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Donna Skupien of Bend stands inside the “Bab Boujloud” (Blue Gate), the main western entrance to Fes el-Bali, an ancient walled medina in Morocco. She and her husband, Gary Moss, who took the photo, had The Source with them on vacation in early October.

We've got some great Bend picks this week, including a spooky presentation @deschuteslibrary, snow safety with @washingtonalpineguide at @roundaboutbooks, a @planned_parenthood_cw event, a classic car show @riversplacebend, @_quattlebaum at @volcanictheatrepub , a @bendfirerescue open house, @inourbackyard fundraiser, a mom's running group, ninja competition for kids, and a book festival @paulinaspringsbooks.

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

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Matchbox Twenty’s 30th Anniversary Tour to Stop in Bend

The concert is set for June 5th, 2027 at Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Business News

Mid Oregon Credit Union Named as a 2026 Top Workplace

Local credit union among four financial institutions recognized in Pacific Northwest

Business News

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

Business News

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

Feminine Rage: a variety show

Thu., Oct. 22, 7-9 p.m.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery, 62988 NE Layton Ave., Bend

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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

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Bend Bachelor Comedy Show

Fri., Oct. 30, 8-9:30 p.m.

Craft Kitchen & Brewery, 62988 Layton Ave Ste 103, (no city)

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Bend Burlesque Company presents: Fears and Fantasies

Fri., Oct. 30, 8-10 p.m.

High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond

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Comedy Mics

Smile Empty Soul, Revis & Yellow No. 5

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