Restaurant review: Cracker Barrel
New location in Bend clings to its corporate model
The setting: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, a restaurant just off U.S. Highway 97 at the north end of Bend. … Read more
Kyle Cook runs with ‘Wolves’ in Bend
Matchbox Twenty guitarist goes solo at Domino Room
Matchbox Twenty lead guitarist Kyle Cook spent at least four years working on his debut … Read more
Q&A with comedian Steve Byrne
Who: After winning TBS’ “Standup or Sitdown Comedy Challenge” in 2006, Los Angeles-based comedian Steve … Read more
Author’s personal trauma adds emotional depth to her fiction
Diane Les Becquets to discuss her latest thriller April 27 in Sunriver
Diane Les Becquets’ career was in high gear in early 2016. She was a professor … Read more
Central Oregon Dance Showcase returns
U’Hane Hawaii among groups to perform at Tower Theatre
You don’t have to fly to Hawaii to catch a hula dance performance or buy … Read more
Hot Buttered Rum returns to Bend
Quintet brings bluegrass, country, jams to Volcanic
After splitting up the various ingredients in its musical mix in the three-EP “The Kite … Read more
Andy Frasco & The U.N. return to Bend
Blues-rock jams on tap for Apres Ski Bash at The Commons
Andy Frasco & The U.N. has a reputation on the jam scene as a party … Read more
Central Oregon Guitar & Gear Swap returns
Sunday Guitars, Flip Flop Sounds team for instrument sale
Musicians, time to gear up: The Central Oregon Guitar & Gear Swap will return to … Read more
The Offspring, Millencolin announce Bend shows
Plus new music series at Humm, Riff; 4 Peaks ticket prices increase
Some highlights from another busy week in music news: • Pop-punk will invade the Midtown complex … Read more
James Otto, Floater lead Bend Summer Fest lineup
Downtown event will feature live music on two stages
Portland alt-rock group Floater and country singer-songwriter James Otto will headline this year’s Bend Summer … Read more
Cascades Theatrical announces season
Bend theater’s 41st season features comedy, drama and more
CTC’s 41st season — Cascades Theatrical Company has announced its 41st season, which kicks off … Read more
‘Teen Spirit’
Fresh take on the rise, fall of young pop musician
What is the power of pop? It’s a question indie filmmakers have pondered of late, … Read more
Upcoming concerts in Central Oregon
April 24 — The Cutmen (jazz/funk/soul), McMenamins Old St. Francis School, Bend, mcmenamins.com. April 24 … Read more
Live music at Central Oregon clubs, theaters, other venues
Thursday 4/18 Jeshua Marshall: The local singer-songwriter will perform; 5 p.m.; free; Humm Kombucha, 1125 … Read more
Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon
Art Adventure Gallery: “Explorations: Discoveries,” featuring bronze and oil art by Donald J. Stastny; 185 … Read more
Featured artist: painter Eric G. Thompson
Who: Painter Eric G. Thompson’s exhibition “Americana” is on display at the Mockingbird Gallery through … Read more
Central Oregon eateries, at a glance
Food critic John Gottberg Anderson’s reviews of Central Oregon eateries, at a glance … Read more
On local screens the week of April 18-24
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 April 18-24
A full week of movie times for screens in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Madras and Prineville. … Read more
Danielle Nicole Band returns to Volcanic
Recent Grammy nominee brings blues, rock, more to Bend
Danielle Nicole will return to Volcanic Theatre Pub on Friday a Grammy-nominated musician. The bassist, … Read more
Restaurant review: Life & Time
A healthy fast food alternative
Life & Time, the new free-range, fast food restaurant on Century Drive, wants to “change … Read more
Con Brio plays with spirit at Domino Room
San Francisco septet blends funk, soul, politics in Bend
Touring helped shape Con Brio’s second album, “Explorer,” in more ways than one. The San … Read more
Strange Rover brings a heavy party in Bend
Hard rock group opens for Black Magic Flower Power at Volcanic
Strange Rover is a strange band when it comes to the metal scene. Although there’s … Read more
Q&A with artist Paula Bullwinkel
Who: Paula Bullwinkel is a painter, printmaker and Central Oregon Community College art instructor. Prior … Read more
Recommended reading from Central Oregon librarians
Tales for book lovers of all ages
Children’s books “Hello, I’m Here!” by Helen Frost, photography by Rick Lieder The collaborative mastery … Read more
Ranch, Recycle revel in Record Store Day
Bend music shops feature deals, live music, more
In the age of music downloads and streaming, most cities the size of Bend are … Read more
Precious Byrd to drop new EP at Volcanic
Also reviewed: Company Grand’s ‘Table Scraps’
This week, check out Precious Byrd’s second EP, “Wolves,” and take a look back at … Read more
‘Missing Link’
Visually stunning story about a lonely Bigfoot is missing something
Although “Missing Link” breaks new ground visually, elements of this ingeniously wrought and intermittently enthralling … Read more
Melvin Seals, JGB return to Bend
Jerry Garcia Band organist pays tribute at Domino Room
Just two short months after his most recent Bend appearance, with Terrapin Flyer at Volcanic … Read more
Psymbionic performs at Volcanic Theatre Pub
Austin DJ, producer brings ‘Carbon Based Lifeform’ to Bend
Austin, Texas, DJ and producer Psymbionic — born John Burcham — emerged on the drum … Read more
Redmond Community Concert Association announces season
Dallas String Quartet, The Gin Joints, more to perform
The Redmond Community Concert Association announced five shows for its 36th season, which kicks off … Read more
‘Back to Broadway’ in Bend
Local entertainers offer an evening of show tunes
Cocktail Cabaret — Limelight Entertainment presents “Back to Broadway” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. … Read more
Local artist display at Capitol
Dawn Emerson exhibit “Just Passing Through” up till May 30
Emerson exhibit at Capitol — Thirteen mixed-media pieces by Terrebonne artist Dawn Emerson are on … Read more
