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THURSDAY 8/11 FRIDAY-SATURDAY 8/12-8/13
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SOUTHERN AVENUE & JONTAVIOUS WILLIS
COME DOWN TO SOUTHERN AVENUE
Southern Avenue is a blues band that knows how to crank up a song in a matter of seconds. The group plays explosive live shows, so expect the roof to be blown off of the Sisters Art Works stage this week. Thu., Aug. 11, 7pm. Sisters Art Works. 204 West Adams St., Sisters. $35.
THURSDAY 8/11
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SISTERS RHYTHM & BREWS
THERE WILL BE BLUES, TOO
We apologize for blowing up this gem of a concert series. Hailed as “the best kept secret in Central Oregon,” the Sisters Rhythm and Brews festival brings some of the best acts in blues to an outdoor stage at Village Green Park. Fri., Aug. 12-Sat.. Aug. 13, 4-11:45pm Fri. 11:30am-11pm Sat. Village Green Park, 335 S. Elm St., Sisters. $65-$125.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY 8/12-8/14
SATURDAY 8/13 DRUNK SHAKESPEARE
TO HAVE A DRINK OR NOT, THAT IS THE QUESTION
Ever had to stand up in high school and deliver a monologue to the entire class? If not, congrats, it’s the worst; but at least these comedians will have a couple drinks under their belts. Watch Bend’s best comedians amble through some of the most famous words known to history. Sat., Aug. 13, 8-10pm. Craft Kitchen and Brewery., 62988 NE Layton Ave., Bend. $15.
SATURDAY 8/13 ULTIMATE SCAVENGER: REDMOND
YOUR LOCAL IS SHOWING
Ultimate Scavenger offers the opportunity to let participants prove they know Redmond best. Participants will explore Redmond through clues while competing for cash prizes! Sat., Aug. 13, 1-5pm. Cascade Lakes at 7th St., 855 SW Seventh St., Redmond. $25-$85.
SATURDAY 8/13 KNOW PNW: WILLIAM SULLIVAN
NEW HIKES IN OREGON
William Sullivan is the author of many renowned hiking guidebooks. In this talk he features some of the new trails he has discovered and updates to older ones he has written about in past books. Sat., Aug. 13, 2-3pm. Downtown Bend Library, 601 Northwest Wall St., Bend. Free.
SUNDAY 8/14
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Patrick Niddrie
REBELUTION W/STEEL PULSE & DENM
TUNES TO FEEL SAFE AND SOUND
Rebelution is one of the most popular touring reggae acts right now. The band’s shows are full of energy and pull from an extensive 18-year catalogue. Rebulution will be joined by reggae legends Steel Pulse and Southern California up and comer DENM. Thu., Aug. 11, 5:30pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater. 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $33.
with Special Guest Darin Jones & The Last Men Stand-
SUNRIVER ART FAIR
THE VILLAGE GETS A MAKEOVER
Over 70 artists will display their prices of work, which will be juried throughout the weekend. Soak in the creativity and find inspiration walking through The Village at Sunriver. Fri., Aug. 12-Sun., Aug.14, 9am-5pm. The Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Dr., Sunriver. Free.
WEEKEND OF ENTERTAINMENT
Back for its second year, the Redmond Music and Arts Festival features some of Central Oregon’s most talented musicians and artists. Central Oregon is stacked with talent ready to showcase their skills! Fri., Aug. 12-Sat., Aug. 14, Noon-10pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.
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THE RECORD COMPANY
SOME OF BEND’S BEST
The rambunctious blues-roots band plays a hard-driving traditional blues that beg listeners to crank up the volume. This is sure to be a rowdy and exciting show. Sun., Aug. 14, 6-11pm. Oregon Spirit Distillers, 740 NE First St., $30.
SUNDAY 8/14 BALANCED BEND MENTAL HEALTH FESTIVAL
WELLNESS INCLUDED
The festival will give participants the opportunity to sample and inquire about different mental health services around Central Oregon. Sun., Aug. 14, 11am5pm. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Free.
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THURSDAY AUG 11 AT 6PM
SOUTHERN AVE
FRI-SUN AUG 12-14 SUNDAY AUG 14 AT 6PM
