(Photo by Helene Cyr) Jeff Plankenhorn is a world-class songwriter with an upcoming album Alone at Sea out September 29 via Blue Corn Music. He’ll perform at The Commons on December 9. The tracks poured out of Plankenhorn, aka Plank, so fast, he had to be convinced not to tamper with it. Plankenhorn’s songwriting, expressive vocals, and musicianship are front and center on the new album produced…
Jurassic Quest, Nation’s Biggest Dinosaur Experience, Migrates to Bend Area
North America’s most popular interactive dinosaur experience is BACK, BIGGER and BETTER than EVER! Bend-area families can walk among the nation’s biggest herd of photorealistic dinosaurs when Jurassic Quest opens at Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center for one weekend only December 1-3, 2023. Loved by millions, only Jurassic Quest can bring families memories this…
Tickets on Sale Now for Historical Haunt Walks with the Deschutes Historical Museum
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Historical Museum) Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend walking tours has been sharing the history and haunts of Bend’s downtown district since 2010. Join us October 13-14 for some freakish family fun. Strolling through Bend’s historic downtown, escorted by knowledgeable museum guides, the walking tours stop at the Deschutes Historical Museum’s favorite…
So You’ve Always Wanted to Write a Book…
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Fun & Inspiring Creative Writing Courses Creative Writing: “What Did I Just Write?” In this two-hour workshop, join local writing instructor Mike Cooper to look at theme, intent, significance, and purpose, and explore how to accomplish your goal in your writing. Bring some written work of your own (fiction, nonfiction, or…
New Roundabout Sculpture in NE Bend & New Paint at Colorado & Simpson Roundabout Art
Late last week Golden Squirrel’s Wondrous World by Michael Stutz was installed in the roundabout at Butler Market Road, Empire Avenue & 27th Street roundabout. The woven steel wheel connects the timber mills from Bend’s past, the rolling wheels of cars, and a hamster wheel — humorously representing the routine of daily life. Inside the…
Buckle Your Theatre Seats!
(Photo by Thaddeus Hink) Oregonians rejoice! British comedy legends James & Jamesy are touring their wildly popular holiday classic O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy throughout the Beaver State, with shows in Portland (December 3), Bend (December 5), Salem (December 6), Beaverton (December 8) and Eugene (December 9 and 10). For over a decade, the…
Discover the new Blue Mountains Trail at Mountain Supply in Bend
(Renee Patrick on the Blue Mountains Trail | Photo courtesy of Greater Hells Canyon Council) Take a trip into the stunning landscapes of northeastern Oregon’s newest long-distance trail in the presentation: Discover the new Blue Mountains Trail at Mountain Supply in Bend on Tuesday, October 24 at 6:30pm. The Blue Mountains Trail is 530-mile route…
Ponderosa Players Presents The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy
(Photo courtesy of Ponderosa Players) On May 1, 2023, Ponderosa Players launched with a full menu of summer class offerings and an announcement of their inaugural production: The Addams Family: A New Musical Comedy. Founded by local couple Kisky Holwerda and Grey Conant, Ponderosa Players has swiftly established itself as a hub of young talent…
Starting Tomorrow!
BendFilm Fest Thursday, October 12 — Sunday, October 15 The Tower Theatre is pleased to host the following films at the 20th annual BendFilm Fest: Thursday, October 12 5:30pm — Opening Night Program: Matters of Life & Death 8:30pm — Sometimes I Think About Dying w/Miranda’s Mind Thursday Film Descriptions Here Friday, October 13 10am —…
Cult Classic Little Shop of Horrors Takes On a Darker Persona at The Greenhouse Cabaret
The Greenhouse Cabaret will be opening its third ever mainstage production Little Shop of Horrors on October 20 at 7:30pm. The show will run through November 14. Bend’s newest performing arts venue, sister company of Bend’s plant shop, Somewhere That’s Green, is located at 1017 NE Second St., just off Greenwood Ave. in the Bend…