Restaurant review: Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar
A wee bit o’ Ireland
A long time ago, the building that is home to Kelly D’s Irish Sports Bar was a theater. And that’s … Read more
‘Cattle Mutilation: The Musical!’ visits Bend one night only
Looking for something different? This sci-fi musical has Bigfoot, aliens
When Puppeteers for Fears launched in Ashland in 2015, more than one grateful citizen stopped … Read more
Melissa Etheridge brings medicine to Sunriver
Singer-songwriter returns to Central Oregon
When the going gets tough, Melissa Etheridge turns up the guitar. After the soulful experimentation … Read more
Nonprofit book sale rebounds after disaster
Friends of the Bend Libraries’ book sale relaunches Saturday and Sunday in new location
The quarterly book sales run by nonprofit Friends of the Bend Libraries will be reborn … Read more
Q&A with show juror Heather Vihstadt
Juried, annual exhibit ‘Art in the West’ returns Friday
Who: Heather Vihstadt, director of development at the nonprofit High Desert Museum, also serves on … Read more
Tentareign releases double album at Volcanic
Bend hard rock trio plans more new music to follow
Bend hard rock trio Tentareign entered the studio about a decade ago to record follow-ups … Read more
Upcoming concerts in Central Oregon
July 18 — Brett Dennen (folk-pop), Munch & Music, Drake Park, Bend, munchandmusic.com. July 18 … Read more
Jelly Bread returns to Sisters
Country-funk-soul hybrid plays Sisters Saloon series
It’s no wonder Reno’s Jelly Bread has become a Central Oregon fixture over the years. … Read more
Brett Dennen plays Munch & Music
Folk-pop singer-songwriter returns to Bend
It’s been a little longer than usual since Bend has heard from folk-pop songwriter Brett … Read more
Micky and the Motorcars play Seventh Mountain
Texas band brings alt-country sound to Bend
Before one set of Braun brothers visits Bend, the city will welcome another set at … Read more
Video game music goes live at Volcanic Theatre Pub
Kirby’s Dream Band, The Runaway Four, DreamReaper to play Bend
Leave it to Volcanic Theatre Pub to veer from the beaten paths of roots rock, … Read more
Live music at Central Oregon clubs, theaters, other venues
Thursday 7/18 Makaila Cummings: The folk-pop artist performs; 5:30-6:30 p.m.; free; Humm Kombucha Taproom, 1125 … Read more
Elisha David pays tribute to Oregon on second album
Bend songwriter evokes state’s natural beauty with intricate soundscapes
Elisha David’s story is a familiar one in Bend. The 23-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist moved … Read more
Featured artist: Painter Marc R. Hanson
Who: Painter Marc R. Hanson’s work is a part of the three-person show “Summer Rhapsody” … Read more
Gallery openings and exhibits in Central Oregon
Art Adventure Gallery: “Corazon de Mexico” features works by Laurie Balmuth; through July; 185 SE … Read more
‘The Lion King’
This ‘Lion King’ rules and roars
It’s no small feat to deliver entertaining and innovative live-action takes on animated treasures that … Read more
On local screens the week of July 18-24
Details of special screenings and mini-reviews of movies playing now (or soon) on Central Oregon … Read more
Movie times for the week of July 18-24
A full week of movie times for screens in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Madras and Prineville. … Read more
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is worth the wait
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show will draw 10,000 quilters and fans
Quilter Stef Hinton has some advice for anyone attending the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show for … Read more
Restaurant review: Terrebonne Depot
Dining in the shadow of Smith Rock
Smith Rock State Park is a favorite getaway for Central Oregon residents and visitors alike. … Read more
Catching up (again) on Central Oregon music releases
Check out recent albums from Maxwell Friedman Group, Leadbetter Band, more
The hits keep coming from Central Oregon artists. It’s been a little longer than a … Read more
Recommended reading from Central Oregon librarians
Tales for book lovers of all ages
Children’s books “A Big Mooncake for Little Star” by Grace Lin Enchanting illustrations in this … Read more
Bend Summer Festival offers fun for everyone
As we dry out from a particularly stormy end to June, it’s time to fully … Read more
Q&A with A6 artist Carolyn Platt
Who: Carolyn Platt is a Sisters-based printmaker who specializes in monotype prints. “Basically I’m moving … Read more
Petty Thievery free-falls into Bend
Tom Petty tribute kicks off Munch & Music
This is outdoor music season in Bend, and Thursdays at Drake Park are about to … Read more
Red Elvises bring Siberian surf-rock to McMenamins
Multicultural rock ’n’ roll band returns to Bend
Expect the unexpected when the Red Elvises return to Bend to play McMenamins Old St. … Read more
Diggin Dirt gets gritty at Volcanic
California funk band returns to Bend
If you like your funk with an extra dose of grit, get ready for Diggin … Read more
Slightly Stoopid brings the groove back to Bend
Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds, HIRIE join reggae-rockers at Les Schwab
The Bend music scene is used to seeing artists fall in love with the city … Read more
‘The Last Black Man in San Francisco’
Beautiful and melancholy tale of haves and have-nots in San Francisco
A little black girl is in no particular hurry to get to school, because after … Read more
Featured artist: Danae Bennett-Miller
Who: Danae Bennett-Miller’s exhibition “Seeking the Nature Within” is on display at Tumalo Art Co. … Read more
