Mastodon makes Bend debut with Primus
Hard-rocking bands share stage at Les Schwab
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor can cross Primus off his bucket list of musical heroes to jam with. The Atlanta, Georgia, metal … Read more
Restaurant review: Astro Lounge
Bend establishment boasts 17 years of success
It’s impressive for a night club and cocktail lounge, regardless of the location, to persist … Read more
Desert brings author peace and a prize
Patrick Mondaca wins 2018 Waterston Desert Writing Prize
Patrick Mondaca, a researcher, writer and adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice … Read more
Chris Isaak croons again in Bend
‘Wicked Game’ singer to kick off Athletic Club concert series
A sure sign of summer in Bend: With so much music going on this weekend, … Read more
Tower Theatre announces 2018-19 schedule
Fun to include ‘Cats,’ acrobats, lasers and a cappella
Over the years, the Tower Theatre has become known for the wide variety of local, … Read more
Review: Lande creates wide-ranging sounds on ‘Stealing Flowers’
Bend songwriter’s debut album delivers atmosphere, sense of wonder
Jen Lande Galewski, better known as Lande on the local music scene, fully comes into … Read more
Q&A with comedian Steve Harber
Bend comic performs Friday at Seven Nightclub
Who: Bend comedian Steve Harber has been performing stand-up comedy for the past 10 years, … Read more
Dwight Yoakam announces Bend show
Honky-tonk singer-songwriter to play Oregon Spirit Distillers in August
Here’s the latest in concert announcements and music news around Bend: • Pioneering honky-tonk/rock hit-maker Dwight … Read more
Beat Lab Radio celebrates 200 shows in Bend
Bash at The Capitol to feature house producer FreeFall
Bend electronic-music mainstay Beat Lab Radio will broadcast its 200th episode Thursday on 92.9-FM, marking … Read more
Ural Thomas & The Pain headlines Cruxapalooza 7
Bend brewery celebrates sixth anniversary
Bend’s brewery birthday bashes continue this weekend with Cruxapalooza 7, which will mark the sixth … Read more
Artists bring classic sounds to Bend
Luke Winslow-King shreds at The Annex; Blair Crimmins debuts at Volcanic
Looking for something a bit more classic? Check out these two shows from “throwback” artists … Read more
Traditional Arts Day at High Desert Museum
Five ‘culture keepers’ to demonstrate skills
Traditional Arts Day — The High Desert Museum, in collaboration with the Oregon Folklife Network, … Read more
Student ballet performances
Weekend of recitals at Tower, Summit High
Ballet student performances — Terpsichorean Dance Studio will present the dance recitals “A World of … Read more
Upcoming concerts
June 21 — Chris Isaak (surf/rockabilly crooner), Athletic Club of Bend, clearsummernights.com. June 21 — … Read more
Thursday 6/21 4 Peaks Music Festival: Bands for 2018 include Greensky Bluegrass, Nahko and Medicine … Read more
Exhibits in Central Oregon art galleries this week
Artists’ Gallery Sunriver: Featuring the works of 30 local artists; 57100 Beaver Drive, Building 19, … Read more
Featured Artist: Warm Springs artist Lillian Pitt
Who: Warm Springs artist Lillian Pitt’s work is on display at Raven Makes Gallery through … Read more
Solstice Market at The Workhouse
Solstice Market — The Workhouse, 50 SE Scott St., in Bend, will host The Solstice … 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
Suttle Lodge to host dockside dinners
Dock dinners — The Suttle Lodge has announced four lakeside “Dock Dinners” on Sundays in … Read more
On local screens the week of June 21-27
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 June 21-27
A full week of movie times for screens in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Madras and Prineville. … Read more
The Dandy Warhols to play first show in Bend
Long-running Portland band joins Floater at Oregon Spirit Distillers
As of next year, The Dandy Warhols will have been a band for a quarter-century. … Read more
High Valley plays it loose at Oregon Spirit Distillers
Canadian duo brings rousing country singing, dancing to Bend
It would have been hard to leave Oregon Spirit Distillers in a bad mood after … Read more
Jasmine Helsley-Barnett fights for Bend’s music scene
From promotion to lobbying, local arts advocate has worn many hats
Jasmine Helsley-Barnett smiled as she rattled off her current jobs in Bend’s bustling music scene … Read more
‘Evita,’ ‘9 to 5’ open to Bend
‘Evita,’ ‘9 to 5’ will open in Bend
Two shows with strong leading women at center stage open this weekend in Bend: Cascades … Read more
Restaurant review: Bend-O Bento Japanese Kitchen
Bend-O offers simple, authentic Tokyo street food
For more than six years, the Bend-O Bento Japanese Kitchen has captivated lovers of true … Read more
Take a bite out of Bend at weekend foodie fest
The annual Central Oregon foodie festival is back with competitions, races and of course, a … Read more
Bend music festival returns to Stevenson Ranch June 21-24
Nahko and Medicine for the People headline 4 Peaks
Nahko Bear is finally telling his origin story, 10 years and three albums into his … Read more
Michael Franti stays human in Bend
‘Soulrocker’ returns to Les Schwab with new album, documentary
It’s time for your Michael Franti fix, Bend. The rapper, rocker, peace advocate and now … Read more
Slocan Ramblers, True North play Pickin’ & Paddlin’
Concert series returns to Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe
Pickin’ & Paddlin’, the long-running outdoor concert series and fundraiser for the Bend Paddle Trail … Read more
4 Peaks gives Bend musicians chances to shine
Blackstrap Bluegrass, ¡Chiringa!, more get leg up from festival sets
In 2007, the 4 Peaks Music Festival launched with local band Blackstrap Bluegrass — then … Read more
Q&A with fine artist Randal Leigh
‘Petroglyph Homage’ on display at Franklin Crossing
Who: Randal Fyfe Leigh is the Central Oregon artist behind the “Parietal Art and Petroglyph … Read more
