Billy Strings gets intense at 4 Peaks
Bluegrass prodigy co-headlines annual Bend festival
Billy Strings has had a lot of opportunities to learn from his musical heroes, but the biggest lessons were mostly … Read more
The Roots rock hard in Bend
Hip-hop band delivers nonstop jams in Les Schwab debut
The Roots are the hardest working band in show business. Yes, that’s a cliché. It’s … Read more
Going behind the music licenses in Bend
Performing-rights organizations, venues clash over copyright compliance
M&J Tavern owner Rick Whittemore does not remember exactly when the business started hosting live … Read more
Boss Rambler Beer Club joins Bend brewing scene
Boss Rambler Beer Club quietly appeared on the scene last year, founded by alums of … Read more
Bodies of Prineville hotshots returned to families after 1994 fire
Compiled by the Deschutes County Historical Society from archived copies of the Bulletin at the … Read more
Red Chair welcomes new artists
Member-run gallery in Bend boosts roster by five
If you’re a regular reader of GO! Magazine, you may recall our December 2018 article … Read more
Restaurant review: The Podski
The Arizona Avenue food-cart pod has hit its stride
As a boy growing up in Connecticut, Rich Wisniarski looked forward every year to Wigilia, … Read more
Upcoming concerts in Central Oregon
June 13 — Groovasaur (instrumental rock/fusion), McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend, mcmenamins.com. June 14 … Read more
National Bestsellers
Here are the best-sellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 8, compiled from data … Read more
Food, drink and festivities await at Bite of Bend
Foodies, assemble! This weekend local and regional restaurants, food carts, distilleries and more will gather … Read more
Munch & Music, Music in the Pines announce artists
Free concert series return in Bend, La Pine
A couple of late announcements for summer concert series rolled in last week. Read on … Read more
AUSTN comes home to Bend
Singer-songwriter, 16, plays EP release at Volcanic Theatre Pub
Austin Brown moved to Los Angeles to become an actor about two years ago. He … Read more
Looking for something to do June 16-20?
Editors picks for Sunday through Thursday
Sunday 6/16 Rendezvous with Risk: A Literary Festival: Nationally-recognized storytellers and Oregon-based artists will discuss … Read more
Maxwell Friedman Group goes ‘Beyond Neblar’ in Bend
Hammond artist releases debut live album at Crux Fermentation
Maxwell Friedman wrote the song “Neblar” when he was 12 or 13, but the concept … Read more
Featured artist: Marigny Goodyear
Who: Marigny Goodyear’s series “A Lovely Mess” will be on display at Legum Design through … Read more
Bend wants more of The Roots
Hip-hop band to make Les Schwab Amphitheater debut
The Roots, the Philadelphia band that almost single-handedly popularized the concept of a live hip-hop … Read more
The Offspring do Americana their way in Bend
Punk hit-makers to play acoustic show at Midtown Ballroom
Quick, name an Offspring song that might translate well to acoustic instruments. “Dirty Magic,” maybe? … Read more
Groovasaur brings fusion to McMenamins
Instrumental sextet to release debut EP in Bend
Since GO! last checked in with Bend jazz-funk-fusion group Groovasaur, it has expanded to a … Read more
Live music at Central Oregon clubs, theaters, other venues
Thursday 6/13 Coyote Willow: The roots duo will perform; 5 p.m.; free; Humm Kombucha Taproom, … Read more
Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon
Art Adventure Gallery: “Homegrown” features works by Richard Thompson; through June; 185 SE Fifth St., … Read more
Central Oregon eateries, at a glance
Food critic John Gottberg Anderson’s reviews of Central Oregon eateries, at a glance … Read more
Small Bites: Madras Brewing making its mark
Madras Brewing — Six months after taking over the former Gino’s Italian Grill, Jefferson County’s … Read more
Movie times for the week of June 13-19
A full week of movie times for screens in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Madras and Prineville. … Read more
On local screens the week of June 13-19
Details of special screenings and mini-reviews of movies playing now (or soon) on Central Oregon … Read more
Central Oregon breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries
Trying to find one of Central Oregon’s breweries. Maybe you prefer wine, hard cider or … Read more
Central Oregon recreational cannabis dispensary directory
Looking for a recreational marijuana dispensary in Central Oregon. We mapped the stores in Bend … Read more
OSU-Cascades expands literary festival in second year
Event in Bend offers workshops, lectures, discussions, art and more over three days
The Bend literary festival launched in 2018 by the Oregon State University-Cascades Master of Fine … Read more
Jason Isbell, Father John Misty impress in Les Schwab debut
Singer-songwriters offer emotional kick off to venue’s 18th season
Monday morning, past midnight, I should have been asleep. Instead, I was searching for the … Read more
Q&A with filmmaker Taylor Morden
Ska documentary debuts Thursday in Bend
Who: Taylor Morden is the filmmaker behind the new documentary “Pick it Up! Ska in … Read more
national Bestsellers
Here are the best-sellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 1, compiled from data … Read more
In Shreve’s ‘More News Tomorrow,’ a woman takes her family on a harrowing adventure
More News Tomorrow By Susan Richards Shreve W.W. Norton. 208 pp. $25.95
Susan Richards Shreve … Read moreRestaurant review: Joolz
Where Middle East meets the Wild West
When a restaurant is able to offer terrific food and service in the midst of … Read more
Didgeridoo meets EDM at The Capitol
Tyler Spencer brings unique instrumentation to Bend
If you ask Tyler Spencer, a didgeridoo goes with everything. The Eugene native, who lives … Read more
Jason Isbell, Father John Misty kick off Les Schwab season
Amphitheater continues environmental initiatives in 18th season
Bend concertgoers will hear new artists and see continued environmental efforts at Les Schwab Amphitheater … Read more
Author reveals a threatened, nomadic way of life in the Himalayas
Michael Benanav will discuss true story of “Himalaya Bound” in Bend
New Mexico-based author, photographer and travel writer Michael Benanav has been fascinated with nomadic people … Read more
