‘Mary Poppins’ lands at the Tower
The practically perfect nanny arrives this weekend
Keely Wirtz is about to take off in her dream role. The Bend actress will soon star in the title … Read more
Restaurant review: Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen
More than just a bakery, Foxtail thrives in its new location
Sweet and savory. That balance is what makes the newly reborn Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen … Read more
Bend rocks the reggae this week
Sunny sounds hit the city from Jamaica, California and beyond
Bend, it’s time to get irie. The reggae revival returns to the city with a … Read more
Brandon Prinzing & The Old Revival launch tour in Bend
Former Corner Gospel Explosion guitarist stands up for rock ’n’ roll
Brandon Prinzing knew his songs needed a loud rock band. So when he released an … Read more
Q&A with clarinetist Benjamin Lulich
Who: Musician Benjamin Lulich was born in Portland and grew up in Central Oregon from … Read more
Rising seas inspire book of lyric essays
Elizabeth Rush examines tough choices faced by coastal communities in peril
Rhode Island author and journalist Elizabeth Rush decided in 2014 she wanted to tell the … Read more
Amos Lee’s new moon rises over Bend
Singer-songwriter returns to Les Schwab Amphitheater
Philadelphia songwriter Amos Lee has always combined genres within what could collectively be called “roots … Read more
Joe Russo and company get Dead (almost) in Bend
Grateful Dead cover band plays Athletic Club
If you’re a Deadhead, you’re probably already sold on the Joe Russo’s Almost Dead show … Read more
Bruce Hornsby headlines ninth Bigstock
Private concert benefits Oregon Adaptive Sports
Bigstock, Oregon Adaptive Sports’ annual private concert and fundraiser, returns for its ninth year Saturday … Read more
Halden Wofford & The Hi-Beams return to Sisters
Honky-tonk rockers perform at Angeline’s Bakery
Texas-born, Denver-based singer-songwriter Halden Wofford returns to Sisters, this time to rock and honky-tonk Angeline’s … Read more
‘BlacKkKlansman’
Spike Lee’s best and most necessary movie in years
Among Spike Lee’s prodigious filmmaking talents, opening sequences are perhaps his most distinctive. The introductory … Read more
Upcoming concerts
Aug. 9 — Amos Lee, with Bailen (soulful folk), Les Schwab Amphitheater, Bend, bendconcerts.com. Aug. … Read more
Exhibits in Central Oregon art galleries this week
Art Adventure Gallery: Featuring works by Thomas Zalewski; 185 SE Fifth St., Madras; 541-475-7701. Artists’ … Read more
Featured Artist: Christian Brown
Who: Artist Christian Brown’s exhibition “The Hidden Hypotenuse” is on display At Liberty through Sept. … 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 Redmond chef — After a three-week closure, Redmond’s Art Deco-themed Red Martini Wine Bar … Read more
On local screens the week of Aug. 9-15
Details of special screenings and mini-reviews of movies playing now (or soon) on Central Oregon … Read more
Movie times for the week of Aug. 9-15
A full week of movie times for screens in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Madras and Prineville. … Read more
Sunriver Music Festival celebrates Bernstein
Great American composer, conductor born 100 years ago
Like many music organizations around the globe this year, Sunriver Music Festival is celebrating Leonard … Read more
A weekend of revolutionaries at Les Schwab
Alison Krauss, Willie Nelson, Pixies play up their legacies
To call the three artists who took the Les Schwab Amphitheater stage over the weekend … Read more
Go find your mind with the Pixies in Bend
Seminal indie band returns to Les Schwab Amphitheater
To hear lead guitarist Joey Santiago tell it now, the Pixies were in a no-win … Read more
Mystery author gets cozy in Sunriver
Arlene Sachitano stitches together series featuring social issues
Arlene Sachitano had always planned to follow in the footsteps of her literary idol, Agatha … Read more
Restaurant review: The Boathouse Restaurant at Suttle Lodge
Events at restaurant beckon foodies from near and far
Perhaps the most beautiful place to enjoy a meal in Central Oregon is on the … Read more
Ochoco Brewing Company beers run the gamut
Ochoco Brewing Co. (originally named Solstice Brewing) in Prineville opened its doors in 2011 and … Read more
Gary Allan to close Deschutes County Fair concert series
California country star brings new music to Redmond
Every storm runs out of rain, as Gary Allan put it in his fourth and … Read more
Army veterans, meet an American band
Oregonians who served in Germany revisit Grand Funk Railroad
Army veteran and Oregon native Steve Willard saw a lot of concerts while he was … Read more
Los Lobos headlines Sisters Rhythm & Brews Festival
Inaugural event to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Heart of Oregon Corps
For the last six or seven years, Joe and Jennifer Rambo have worked behind the … Read more
Beats Antique blends genres at Midtown Ballroom
Trio brings ‘Shadowbox’ tour to Bend
At some point, you may have heard the oft-quoted line, “Writing about music is like … Read more
Afroman returns to Domino Room
‘Because I Got High’ rapper plays Bend
There’s a good reason Afroman keeps coming back to Bend. As the “Because I Got … Read more
Blackstrap Bluegrass returns with ‘Closed Doors’
Bend acoustic group explores new sounds on first CD in 13 years
Thirteen years separate Blackstrap Bluegrass’ new CD, the just-released “Closed Doors,” and its predecessor, 2005’s … Read more
Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss, Shakey Graves play Bend
Artists sell out Les Schwab Amphitheater, Oregon Spirit Distillers
The last few weeks have forced Bend music fans to make some tough decisions about … Read more
Q&A with director Raechel Gilland
Who: Director Raechel Gilland is a long-active member of the Bend theater community and has … Read more
‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot’
Van Sant’s spiritual bookend to ‘Drugstore Cowboy’
Hard to believe, but it’s been nearly 30 years since director Gus Van Sant made … Read more
