Best-sellers
Here are the best-sellers for the week that ended Saturday, Dec. 1, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, … Read more
Restaurant review: Maverick’s Country Bar & Grill
Restaurant offers food, drink and dancing in northeast Bend
If you’re a fan of country music artists like Blake Shelton, Tracy Lawrence and Lady … Read more
Devon Allman, Duane Betts share Tower stage
Next-generation Allmans bring new music to Bend
Devon Allman, Duane Betts and Berry Oakley Jr. talked about playing in a band together … Read more
California Honeydrops return to Central Oregon
Band brings old-school soul party to The Belfry
To mangle an old saying, you can’t take the buskers out of The California Honeydrops. … Read more
Q&A with actor Tyson Gerig-Whelchel
Sunriver local stars in ‘I’ll be Next Door for Christmas’
Who: Tyson Gerig-Whelchel is a 13-year-old actor of Sunriver. Tyson plays Rudy in the new … Read more
Scott Oliphant explores sound with ‘The Color Study’
Local engineer releases indie-rock influenced debut
Since relocating to Bend from Austin, Texas, in 2013, engineer and multiinstrumentalist Scott Oliphant has … Read more
Tracorum brings classic rock to Volcanic
San Francisco quartet returns to Bend
San Francisco’s Tracorum, like most modern bands, draws from a wide array of influences: Southern … Read more
Pine Meadow Ranch to host more residencies
Pine Meadow Ranch residencies — For its new residency program, Pine Meadow Ranch in Sisters … Read more
First Friday Gallery Walk returns
Here are a few highlights from the December event
First Friday Gallery Walk — First Friday returns for its final 2018 installment this week. … Read more
Upcoming concerts in Central Oregon
Dec. 7 — John Craigie (folk-rock singer-songwriter), with Ben Morrison (of The Brothers Comatose), Domino … Read more
Live music at Central Oregon clubs, theaters, other venues
Thursday 12/6 Da Chara Duo: The local Celtic duo will perform; 6-7:30 p.m.; free; Va … Read more
Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon
Artists’ Gallery Sunriver: Featuring the works of 30 local artists; 57100 Beaver Drive, Building 19, … Read more
Featured Artist: Painter Troy Collins
Who: Impressionist painter Troy Collins’ “A Song for the Season” will be on display at … 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 bite: New menu at The Bim Bap Asian Kitchen in Sisters
More news from Central Oregon’s food scene
Asian menu — The Bim Bap Asian Kitchen in Sisters is now serving a pan-Asian … Read more
On local screens the week of Dec. 6-12
Synopses and short reviews of films showing now (or soon) on Central Oregon screens
Details of special screenings and mini-reviews of movies playing now (or soon) on Central Oregon … Read more
Movie times for the week of Dec. 6-12
A full week of movie times for screens in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Madras and Prineville. … Read more
Tommy Emmanuel, Jerry Douglas team up at Tower
Guitar virtuosos to trade riffs in Bend
Here’s an early Christmas gift for guitar fans. Australian guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, a protege of … Read more
Poets explore womens’ roles and erode stereotypes in new work
Judith Montgomery and Carol Barrett to read in Bend from new collections
Award-winning Bend poets Judith Montgomery and Carol Barrett believe poetry should not be limited to … Read more
Whitey Morgan brings outlaw country to Bend
Michigan songwriter to play new music at Midtown Ballroom
Bend loves its country music, especially the kind of country music that Flint, Michigan, songwriter … Read more
John Craigie gives back in Bend
Portland folksinger helps homeless youth with Domino Room show
Ramblin’ folksinger John Craigie, who settled (at least nominally) in Portland a few years ago, … Read more
Piano man Arthur Migliazza
Blues, boogie-woogie artist will perform Friday in Sunriver
Pianist Arthur Migliazza possesses a formidable left hand. He is by no means a natural … Read more
Deschutes Public Library announces 2019 A Novel Idea selection
“Rocket Men” by Robert Kurson is the third nonfiction title in the program’s history
Deschutes Public Library director Todd Dunkelberg announced “Rocket Men: The Daring Odyssey of Apollo 8 … Read more
This week’s best-sellers
Here are the best-sellers for the week that ended Saturday, Nov. 24, compiled from data … Read more
Sunriver festival musician bids farewell to stage
Peter Stempe, longtime principal oboe for Sunriver Music Festival, retires
Peter Stempe practices oboe every day. That’s not exactly remarkable for a veteran professional musician, … Read more
‘Miracle on 34th Street’ comes to Cascades Theatre
CTC uses several sources to create new adaptation
If you’re not yet in the holiday spirit, Cascades Theatrical Company is here to kick-start … Read more
Restaurant review: China Doll
Restaurant offers bargains, but food is so-so
Ray Chan, the owner of China Doll in the Crossroads Plaza complex on Bend’s east … Read more
Cocktail Cabaret returns
20th evening of song takes place Tuesday
Cocktail Cabaret’s 20th show — Cocktail Cabaret will celebrate its 20th evening of song with … Read more
Anatomy of a Song: Bruce Moon, ‘Paradise’
Artist: Bruce Moon Featured song: “Paradise” Upcoming shows: • AM Clouds at J&J Bar and Grill … Read more
Juju Eyeball comes together at McMenamins
Bend’s Beatles cover band welcomes two new members
Bend’s favorite Beatles cover band just got a little more authentic. After founding guitarist Paul … Read more
The Tower Theatre celebrates the holiday season
Early Christmas shows heat up Bend
If you’re the type who turns on Christmas music as soon as the leftover turkey … Read more
Zion I returns to Bend
Conscious hip-hop act headlines Volcanic Theatre Pub
For more than 20 years beginning in the mid-’90s, Zion I’s MC Zumbi and DJ/producer … Read more
Sci-fi tale to be performed as live radio show
See the ‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ on stage
‘The Day the Earth Stood Still’ — Believe it or not, “Miracle on 34th Street” … Read more
