Restaurant review: Takoda’s Restaurant & Lounge
With youthful direction, Takoda’s is a proven success
Kyle Harbick has come a long way with Takoda’s Restaurant & Lounge since he and his younger cousin, Trey Harbick, … Read more
The Drunken Hearts to play Apres Ski Bash
Colorado roots band returns to Bend
The Drunken Hearts have been on a roll since 2014, and the band is rolling … Read more
Bend store Music Makers closes after 15 years
Instrument store, one of five in town, specialized in high-end acoustics
And then there were four. Music Makers, Bend’s primary purveyor of high-end acoustic instruments such … Read more
Cai Emmons to discuss her atmospheric new novel in Sunriver
In ‘Weather Woman’ a woman discovers she can control the weather
Eugene writer and 2003 Oregon Book Award winner Cai Emmons has been fascinated by weather … Read more
‘Magnificat’ rejoices at the Tower
Mastersingers will also perform carols, singalongs
Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year, as the song goes, and that’s … Read more
Red Fang to take a bite out of Bend
Portland hard rockers to perform at Domino Room
Metalheads (and rock ’n’ roll fans in general), rejoice: Red Fang is finally coming to … Read more
Q&A with comedian Cody Parr
Stand-up comic sits down for Dec. 21 “Die Hard” reading
Who: Stand-up comedian Cody Parr will portray John McClane in a staged live reading of … Read more
Volcanic acting, directing workshop
Theater pub owner to lead masterclass ‘Character & Conflict’
“Character & Conflict” workshop — Bend actor, director and filmmaker Derek Sitter will lead “Character … Read more
Starry Nights returns to Sisters with Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt
More shows announced: Wynonna Judd, Umphrey’s McGee
Looking for stocking stuffers for music fans? Check out these recent Central Oregon show announcements: … Read more
Bend musicians unite for Camp Fire relief
Volcanic Theatre Pub to host fundraiser
The Central Oregon music community will come together Friday at Volcanic Theatre Pub to help … Read more
Down North plays Winter Blues Ball in Sisters
Belfry show will benefit Heart of Oregon Corps, Habitat for Humanity
The Sisters Rhythm & Brews Festival — The two-day, blues-oriented music festival launched in August … Read more
Grab-and-Go Gift Sale
Bright Place Gallery to hold convenient one-night sale
Grab-and-Go Gift Show — If you’re still looking for something handmade and aesthetically pleasing for … Read more
Upcoming concerts in Central Oregon
Dec. 13 — Logan Mize, Keeland Donovan (country), Volcanic Theatre Pub, Bend, volcanictheatre.com. Dec. 13 … Read more
Live music at Central Oregon clubs, theaters, other venues
Thursday 12/13 Cascade Horizon Band Holiday Concert: The 60-member concert band will perform holiday favorites; … Read more
Anatomy of a Song: Shonna Lyn, ‘First Light’
Artist: Shonna Lyn Featured song: “First Light” Pianist and songwriter Shonna Lyn Cunningham, who performs … Read more
Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon
Art Adventure Gallery: Featuring works by John Scheideman, Sharon Bean, Pat Dinsmoor and Edward Heath; … Read more
Featured artist: painter Jill Neal
Who: Painter Jill Neal’s works are on display in her gallery, the Jill Neal Gallery … Read more
This week’s cheap eats
Where to get good eats for the week
Find deals on meals at restaurants throughout Central Oregon. … Read more
SMALL BITE: New restaurant in Old Mill District
More news from Central Oregon’s food scene
New this winter — The Boxwood Kitchen & Supper Club is completing work on a … Read more
Movie times for the week of Dec. 13-19
A full week of movie times for screens in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Madras and Prineville. … 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
