Source Weekly July 20, 2023

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EDITOR’S NOTE:

If you want to find me this weekend, I’ll be front and center attempting to take a good photo from “the rail” at the Willie Nelson show. He’s one of dozens of musicians playing at the inaugural FairWell Festival, which you can read about in this week’s Feature. Art Director Jen Galler and I had lots of fun imagining what could be done with Nelson’s braids as a means of outlining the subject of this week’s cover. Let us know if you like it; we do!

Meanwhile, Julianna LaFollette covers the removal of campers at Hunnell Road, Brian Yaeger highlights the work of a new “meadery” in Sisters, and in Chow, Jared Rasic heads to none other than King Buffet for a trip ‘round the sneeze guard. (If that sounds gross, I’m sorry. Sneeze guards and buffets should always go together. If there isn’t one, that’s when we’re in trouble…. ) We’re thrilled to bring you yet another edition of this fine locally owned newspaper. Thanks for reading!

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Will the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Be Relieved of Its “Culture of Corruption”

ter protests and a focus on policeenced recently, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office has faced what we could characterize as less than its fair share of

ation has been largely targeted toward employees, rather than the general public. In any case, with Sheriff Shane Nelson’s recent announcement that heing that the employees of the DCSO — and the public they serve – get a fresh start when a new sheriff comes to town.

cry, the missteps at the DCSO have

ing story from 2021, OPB’s Johnathan Levinson outlined how, at the time of that reporting, Deschutes County had paid some $3.5 million to settle or defend claims against Nelson and theiff’s department employees had filed at least 25 claims against Nelson or the office since Nelson was first appointed

One of the former employees to win a settlement against Nelson wasson for sheriff in 2016. Prior to thesistently positive” employee reviews, he told OPB. Following the election, he faced 19 internal investigations for minor policy violations. A jury awarded

But that’s not the only expensivean of the DCSO, Deron McMaster, filed

a lawsuit against the county, alleging retaliation and civil rights violations. McMaster claims that Nelson withheld evidence about a domestic violence case involving another deputy — something McMaster claims that Nelson and Nelson’s wife, also a former police officer, knew about. McMaster was accused of failing to report the abuse, but he claims Nelson knew about it and tried to cover it up.

These lawsuits — far from the only cases of alleged corruption or unfair retaliation among DCSO employees — are costing the taxpayers of Deschutes County money. What’s more, they don’t even include the amount of money paid to the internal investigators who are tasked with looking into these cases on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office.

For many years, the person to assume the role of Deschutes County Sheriff has come from within. Nelson was appointed to the role and then won subsequent elections. A current DCSO employee, William Bailey, now plans to run. While there’s some merit to seeing someone from within get elected to lead an agency they ostensibly know well, there’s also the danger that the “status quo” will be maintained. As the next sheriff’s election comes around in 2024, the public should be keen to understand the roles of a sheriff and how, with the example of Nelson to look to, a change of culture is sorely needed.

If you’re not that interested in hearing about the internal gripes at the sheriff’s office, perhaps the fact that those issues are costing you money will be a better motivator.

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GUEST OPINION: WE CAN ALL SUPPORT THE RIVER

To our community: We have entered that time of year when our rivers are as busy as our sidewalks, when we are reminded of the freedom we enjoy when we splash in cool waters and the privilege we have to play all day in our lakes, rivers and streams.

This past spring, a tremendous consortium of partners worked together to protect and restore the banks of our beloved Deschutes River as it winds its way through Bend. Multiple community organizations, including the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Bend Park and Recreation District and Visit Bend; hundreds of thousands of dollars, and over 600 students and community members lent their hands to protect our riverbanks and restore riparian habitat conditions to protect the health of the Deschutes River and the home it provides for fish and wildlife.

The Riverbend restoration project is located just downstream from the Bill Healy road bridge. Thanks to many years of planning and coordination among many, this area now provides three beautiful access points for community members and visitors to enter the river safely and easily. These access points also help prevent the erosion that can occur when people and dogs enter the river and impact vegetation and streambank soil. Now, the riparian area is fenced to direct folks and their furry friends to stay out of the riparian areas that were recently restored. Thanks to the staff in the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council’s education department, hundreds of local students and community members replanted native vegetation to restore habitat for wildlife and improve water quality by preventing erosion into the Deschutes.

Before his death in 2021, beloved

Oregon writer Barry Lopez wrote, "To put your hands in a river is to feel the chords that bind the earth together." As we paddle, float, fish and splash along the banks of the Deschutes this summer, let's remember how bound together we all by our beloved river. Many hands have touched its waters and its banks at the Riverbend restoration project site over the last 12 months so that we can continue to enjoy the river for many years to come. Now it is our turn, as community members who are so lucky to live by the incredible Deschutes, we can do our part to enjoy, protect and respect the river we love. Participate in the Deschutes River Cleanup on July 29. Make a financial contribution to support the work of the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council at restorethedeschutes.org. Use river safe sunscreen to protect water quality in the Deschutes. Pay attention to the choices you make when you are running, floating, or walking your dog alongside the river. Educate yourself to stay up to date on the health and needs of our river. Overall, remember that the Deschutes was a home for fish and wildlife long before we were here. Do your part to enjoy, protect, and respect the Deschutes River this summer and beyond.

— Katharine Smith, community member, parent, and river lover

COMMENTS TO SOURCE

The Source has had many thought-provoking letters, articles, opinions this year. Recently, three:

E-bikes

Electric cars are cars. ‘E-bikes’ are motorcycles. As such it would be best if they are not allowed on sidewalks or on paths for pedestrians and pedal power bicycles.

“Packed Like Sardines”

The Castlebaum note points out the ‘interim’ results of the City of Bend pro development policies. It will get worse, traffic wise for sure. One should not feel helpless. First, vote and participate in getting out the vote. Change who is in office when the opportunity arises. Secondly, research who receives donations or income from development interests and spread that information widely. Those 1,600 housing units and the hotel will generate 1,000s of vehicle trips daily. Do not ignore urban sprawl with clear examples at Stevens & 27th and along Butler Market. Eventually, needed roadway widening [i.e., additional travel lanes] will be recognized.

“A Tale of Two Camps”

– the homeless Foster Fell expresses the shameful nature of telling those most hurting among us to leave with no place to go. Perhaps after eight years of homeless campers on Hunnell Road the City and County could have found a safe, managed, location for those who need our compassion. Don’t expect them to magically disappear. Elected officials here are “clueless.” That is not an insult. If there were an identifiable solution, we could expect they would take it.

—Norm Ploss

E-BIKES

Thanks for tackling the thorny subject of e-bikes. Two things everyone can do to reduce the risk of Traumatic Brain Injury: 1) Take out your ear-buds. 2) Wear a helmet. What brain function don’t you like? Vision? Speech? Movement? Sex? Use your head. Or lose it.

—Mike Macy

Letter of the Week:

I personally like all of those brain functions, Mike, but if a TBI could magically ONLY remove the feeling of existential malaise, that would be OK by me. Just kidding! I always wear a helmet. Come on by for your gift card to Palate.

—Nicole Vulcan

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Coordinating the Homeless Office

Deschutes County’s Coordinated Homeless Response Office works on its goals after challenging start

By Jack Harvel

The Deschutes County Coordinated

Homeless Office reviewed a draft strategic plan at its July 14 meeting. After the departure of former executive director Cheyenne Purrington, the governing board of the office created subcommittees to explore the structure, strategy and governance of the board.

The draft plan establishes priorities for community engagement, supporting service providers, establishing the role of the office and improving access to affordable housing. The office invited service providers to respond to the draft strategic plan, and Bend City Councilor Megan Perkins addressed misconceptions about what the office’s role is.

“One of the things that concerns me when I look at that feedback, and I get it, is funding, funding, funding. I get it, that’s obviously a huge issue, but where is that coming from? The cities aren’t going to be able to fund all our service providers,” Perkins said at the July 14 meeting.

Redmond City Councilor Kat Zwicker suggested helping service providers find a supportive business model, but that the office won’t be a financial benefactor of homeless services. Other service providers commented that the

office should combat stereotypes about people experiencing homelessness, support homeless students with transportation options and support the Homeless

Leadership Coalition — which is the local continuum of care for homeless services and housed under the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council.

Sheriff Won’t Seek Re-election

Sheriff Shane Nelson announced he’s not seeking a third term and lends

By Jack Harvel

Deschutes County Sheriff Shane Nelson announced he wouldn’t seek reelection in a memo to staff on July 7. Nelson’s term expires in January 2025 and will end a 30-year career with the department, with the last eight as the sheriff. Deschutes County Commissioners appointed Nelson as the sheriff in 2015 after Larry Blanton retired before finishing his term, and Nelson has subsequently won the seat in the 2016 and 2020 elections. His term ends on Jan. 3, 2025.

“It has been my greatest professional honor to serve as your Sheriff. I have been blessed with a wonderful family, great teammates, and supportive community members. Together, you all have ensured a strong and effective Sheriff's Office known for excellent customer service. I have decided to retire so will not be running for sheriff in the next election,” Nelson wrote to staff. "I will be serving the remainder of my term, retiring on January 3, 2025.”

Nelson endorsed Capt. William Bailey to succeed him. Bailey worked at the DCSO for nearly 24 years, and has served as a patrol officer, corrections officer and the public information officer for the agency. Bailey filed a statement of organization with the Secretary

of State’s Office in June, and released a statement on July 7 confirming his plans to run. Nelson’s announcement came less than a day after The Bulletin asked the sheriff about Bailey’s campaign.

“The Office of Sheriff requires a strong and experienced person. I formed a PAC to be ready in the event Sheriff Nelson decided not to run for re-election. I will be making a formal announcement of my campaign for Deschutes County Sheriff in the coming weeks,” Bailey wrote.

DCSO under Nelson had its fair share of scandals, and it spent over $3.5 million to defend and settle claims against Nelson and the sheriff’s office. A jury awarded Eric Kozowski $1 million after he alleged he was fired for running against Nelson in 2016. In 2021 the department paid over half a million dollars to settle a lawsuit that alleged gender discrimination. Most recently, former DCSO Capt. Deron McMaster claimed Nelson concealed evidence during an internal investigation and retaliated against McMaster after he spoke out about the investigation’s process. McMaster is seeking $2.5 million from the DCSO.

One aspect that’s still up for debate is under what entity the CHRO will work from. Purrington recommended the office move from the county to the Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council in an outgoing memo, which several members of the CHRO have supported and Deschutes County Commissioners approved in a recent vote. COIC hasn’t agreed to take the office on, though, and the CHRO is deferring some decisions until it’s certain of what organization it's working under.

A strategic plan is due on Aug. 30 per House Bill 4123, which established the office. On July 20 the CHRO board of directors will vote on its strategic plan and bylaws. The office experienced a shakeup in May when Purrington resigned, leaving the governing board — which had only met a handful of times — scrambling to fulfill the goals required in HB4123. If passed the strategic plan will have fulfilled its legislative obligations until a progress report in November. However, the creation of an advisory council, a work plan and coordination with the Homeless Leadership Coalition are all still in progress.

support to 2024 contender

Sheriff Shane Nelson is ending a 30-year career at the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office in January.

Courtesy Shane Nelson

Courtesy of Deschutes County

Bend Starts Hunnell Camp Removal

Despite pushback from Hunnell area residents and community members, the City of Bend starts

By Julianna LaFollette

Stephanie Sater lives on Clausen Road in a broken-down trailer with her fiancé and their dog, Nova. She hopes that the City of Bend doesn’t take away their home.

“This is all we have, right here,” Sater told the Source Weekly, pointing to her truck and trailer. While their truck does work, it’s not reliable nor in good condition. Even if their truck could haul the trailer, she said, they’ll have nowhere to actually put it.

On Tuesday morning, July 18, the City of Bend started clearing out the area of Hunnell and Clausen Roads, one of Bend’s largest encampments for people experiencing homelessness. In late June, the City informed residents of Hunnell Road that they would have to vacate the area by the end of the day on July 17, so that the City could start removing the encampment the morning of July 18.

In December, the City announced its plans to clear Hunnell Road to make way for an Oregon Department of Transportation project. In the same announcement, the City declared the area of Northeast Hunnell Road an “unsafe campsite.” This news came after an assessment of the area’s conditions that took place Aug. 15 through Nov. 15.

A long-planned removal

The City announced that the closure would occur in March of 2023. However, on March 1, City Manager Eric King stated that the plan to sweep Hunnell Road would be postponed. The camp removal was no longer necessary for the ODOT road construction, officials said.

In addition, the City attempted to partner with Deschutes County to create a managed camp in south Bend. The project, however, fell apart after the County backed out due to concerns from neighboring residents and doubts about its ability to operate on a $100,000 budget.

The originally proposed sweep would’ve coincided with the commencement of the City’s camping code, a regulatory strategy to address homelessness. The code regulates when, where and how people may camp, restricting campsites to 24-hour stays in specific portions of the city.

Hunnell was the only exception to the code, which is enforced everywhere else in the city. Last month, the City told people living at Hunnel Road about the decision to sweep on July 17. Around the same time, the County announced it expected to clear Juniper Ridge in northeast Bend.

While many people were forced to vacate the Hunnell area, over 20 others who requested accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act will have one additional week, according to a press release from the City. Some people who were still in the area Tuesday morning were awaiting accommodation decisions, hoping to have more time to move.

At 8am on Tuesday, Sater was in the process of getting last-minute accommodations. According to Sater, people weren’t really informed about what’s going to happen Tuesday with the sweep. She's hoping that they can get the accommodations to have more time to figure out where and how they can move their home. “Seven days would definitely help,” she said. Still, she’s nervous and scared about what’s to come.

“It’s going to be a scramble,” said Chuck Hemingway, an advocate for homeless individuals and the Program Manager at Central Oregon Villages. He worries that people with accommodations will lose time with

a sweep

service providers over the next few days. “We’ve got to wait for the City to clear all those people out,” said Hemingway. “Then we can go in and try to start talking with folks that were given a week.”

An effort to stop camp removals

Although the sweep got underway as planned Tuesday, the looming closure came with pushback from Hunnell residents and community members. Hunnell residents Myntora Aguilar, Nicholas Schindler and Michelle Hester, along with service provider Hemingway, filed an injunction against the city.

The injunction, filed on July 12, asked for an emergency hearing to address the pending reasonable accommodation requests by plaintiffs and other disabled individuals. On Friday, July 14, Judge Wells Ashby held an emergency hearing to discuss the issue at hand. Plaintiffs pleaded with the court, saying they needed more time.

Michelle Hester claims the City lied about camp removals.

“The mayor said that Hunnell and Clausen would not be moved until they have a place for us to go. They don’t have a place for us to go; there’s nowhere for us to go,” Hester said in court.

Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler responded to the allegation. “Statements made in court today accusing me of making certain promises in writing and of therefore lying to the residents of Hunnell and Clausen Roads are not true. There were also statements made that we have no shelter beds available. This is also untrue. We have recently increased shelter capacity in Bend and have had availability as recently as this week for people to enter low-barrier shelter.”

Returning to court on Monday, City attorneys provided proof that the City had responded to and approved accommodation requests. Judge Wells Ashby ruled that the sweep would proceed. Hemingway expressed his disappointment to the Source Weekly. “It’s going to have a really tragic and adverse impact on a lot of people out there,” he said.

The City of Bend Attorney’s Office released at

statement after the hearing on July 17, stating, “This litigation was unnecessary. The City’s ADA Manager timely considers reasonable modification requests and given the short time, would have quickly engaged in the interactive process and arrived at the same conclusions without anyone needing to go to court,” wrote Assistant City Attorney Ian Leitheiser.

Plaintiff Myntora Aguilar currently lives in her trailer on Clausen Road with her eight-year-old son. She’s yet to find a place to go. “I’ve been on the (Safe) Parking waiting list for a while now,” said Aguilar. “It’s gonna take a while.”

According to Aguilar, shelters require people to be looking for housing. “I’ve been doing that for years and it’s really hard for me to get a place,” she said. “Having to move is going to be hard,” she said. “And with this new (camping) code that they have, it’s going to be really difficult.”

Anne Aurand, the City of Bend’s communication director, said that the cleanup and road restoration could take four to six days of work. But that all depends on how many people remain after the closure.

“All cars, RV’s, camper trailers and other personal items remaining will be stored for 30 days for individuals to come collect their belongings,” Aurand said.

Top, the City blocks off the entrance to Hunnell Road in preparation for the removal. Bottom, Stephanie Sater, left, works with Chuck Hemingway to get an ADA accommodation.

Photos by Julianna LaFollette

Tianguis Latino llega a Redmond

Una noche de música en vivo, vendedores, comida y bebidas típicas que apoyan a la comunidad Hispana local

Por / By Julianna LaFollette Traducido por/Translated by Jéssica Sánchez-Millar

La temporada del mercado de verano está en marcha y la organización de Oregon Pero en Español se une a la diversión con su tianguis Latino, El Tianguis de Oregon. El 22 de julio, la organización traerá a los vecinos de la comunidad una noche de comida, bebidas, vendedores locales y música en vivo, mientras que une a los negocios de habla hispana con miembros de la comunidad.

Nancy Ayala inició Oregon Pero en Español, (Oregon but in Spanish), como una plataforma para servir a la comunidad hispana. La organización, la cual comenzó en la zona centro de Oregon, es 100% en español, ofrece contenido de eventos y noticias a nivel estatal. Comenzó promocionando el tianguis el año pasado y ahora lleva sus eventos a diferentes ciudades de Oregon.

El tianguis actua como una expo, rompiendo las barreras de comunicación y apoyando a los negocios Latinos al proveer un espacio en donde la gente puede interconectarse y llegar a sus comunidades. Ha tenido ocho eventos a lo largo del estado desde que se llevo a cabo el primer tianguis en la primavera del año pasado. Según Ayala, la gente sigue pidiendo más.

Nos enfocamos en compartir en un día las cosas buenas de nuestros negocios y nuestra cultura,” dijo Ayala. El evento del 22 de julio tendrá música en vivo

por parte del grupo de Salsa Son de Cuba y habrá bebidas para adultos como la cerveza de estilo méxicano de la cervecería Tranquilo de Bend y vino latino de Parra Wine Co.

Wendi Ayala, la coordinadora de eventos para Oregon Pero en Español, dijo que han visto una falta de diversidad en muchos de los mercados y esperan cerrar ese vacío. “Muchos fabricantes y emprendedores Latinos no tenían un espacio en algunos de estos encuentros.

“No fue porque no supieran de ellos,” dijo Wendi Ayala. “Muchas de las veces, es porque no eran tan bien recibidos.” Señaló que algunos mercados son más selectivos en cuanto a los vendedores que alojan y que puede ser un desafío para los negocios latinos colocarse en esos mercados.

Para otros miembros de la comunidad, tratar de tener un espacio en uno de los mercados habituales en sus áreas fue intimidante. Oregon Pero en Español quiere abrir las puertas para que la gente se involucre en otros mercados. “Hablar con la gente en español ha sido la clave para unir a la comunidad y para lograr que los empresarios puedan tener un espacio en el que puedan hablar sobre los servicios que ofrecen y las cosas que crean, lo cual nos parece inmensamente valioso,” comentó Wendy Ayala.

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It was only a matter of time: Central Oregon is growing in population every day, and with that has come a cadre of music lovers from other parts, looking for more in entertainment than one-off concerts. Music fans will get a full-meal deal this weekend: Days upon days of some of the best musicians out there, set up on three stages on the campus of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center… and oh, and there’s camping.

The inaugural FairWell Festival happens July 21-23, and with this lineup, it’s sure to be one for the record books. Put on by C3 Presents, majority-owned by Live Nation, FairWell brings the smooth music machine of the world’s largest entertainment company to an overnight, all-out fest in Central Oregon. Beyond the fair itself, it’s arguably the biggest music event to hit Central Oregon, perhaps ever.

Mapping Melodies

“I think it’s going to be a fantastic experience,” said Geoff Hinds, executive director of the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center. “We’ve got a great partner, C3, who does these events not just nationally but across the entire world, and so they know what they’re doing and they’re invested in making sure the experiences are great for all of their festival attendees. It’s the group that’s behind Lollapalooza and Bonnaroo and Austin City Limits and all these other festivals that people have heard of and maybe have had the chance to go to, and they’re bringing that right here to our backyard.”

While it’s still the first year of what promises to be the biggest music festival in Central Oregon, Hinds estimated that the economic impact to the region for the three-day event is in the range of $20 to $30 million.

Rayland Baxter joins a star-studded Saturday lineup at FairWell

By Aaron Irons

Rayland Baxter maps melodies like a hopeful scout surveying an ever-expanding territory of sound.

A legacy artist (his late father Bucky Baxter was a multi-faceted guitarist whose resume includes Steve Earle & The Dukes, Bob Dylan, and the Beastie Boys among others), Baxter managed to avoid the lure of the stage for nearly the first three decades of his life, instead focusing on athletics and outdoor pursuits before answering the call.

The proverbial duck to water, Baxter glided onto the scene with 2012’s “Feathers & Fish Hooks” with subsequent offerings “Imaginary Man” (2015) and “Wide Awake” (2018) plumbing sonic and lyrical depths, and in 2019, Rayland paid tribute to Mac Miller with the largely self-produced “Good Mornin’,” a leg-stretcher of an EP that heralded his next evolutionary bender, his current album, “If I Were A Butterfly.”

Gestating across a pattern of pre-COVID months and into the thick of the pandemic and beyond, Baxter’s

“Bufferfly” manipulates genre and sounds reminiscent of final-phase Beatles and ever-chimerical Bowie. It’s a mixtape of the artist's life, a reach back and hurl forward that comes across equal parts adventure and therapy, and like the titular lepidopteran, chronicles Baxter’s “becoming.”

“That's what we're doing,” said Baxter during a recent early afternoon phone call, a woodpecker keeping time in the background. “Fifteen years ago, I was living in Israel with my dad's best friend and he was kind of like my mentor of songwriting as a listener and a fan. All he had was Bob Dylan DVDs and Leonard Cohen DVDs and albums, and that Bob Dylan documentary where he says, ‘An artist is always in a state of becoming.’ Zooming out, a human, we're all becoming — even on our deathbed. There's always the next chapter.”

“You’re talking about an event that is going to bring 75,000 or 80,000 visitors to the region, over the three days,” Hinds told the Source Weekly. “That [economic impact] number is massive when you start to add those.”

With the addition of Live Nation shows at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater, and now the advent of FairWell Festival, it’s clear that the secret is out on the charms of Central Oregon.

“From our perspective, they figured out what we all know — why everybody lives here,” Hinds said. “It’s an amazing place to live, work and play.”

In total, 36 performances are scheduled over the three days. Among the musicians playing at the fest: Willie Nelson, Mt. Joy, Sheryl Crow, Zach Bryan, Band of Horses, Gary Clark Jr,. Trampled By Turtles, Nathaniel Rateliff and so many more.

Rayland Baxter will roll out his originals.

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Below are some interviews with musicians playing FairWell Festival this weekend.

A Country-Soul Force of Nature

Singer-songwriter Yola plays Sunday at FairWell Festival

By Dave Gil de Rubio

Stories abound of how musicians navigated the fullstop nature of the pandemic. For English singer-songwriter Yola, the extended COVID-19 pause gave her a chance to do a deep dive into herself with “Stand For Myself,” the follow-up album to her critically-acclaimed 2019 debut, “Walk Through Fire.”

While her introduction to the public came as a country-soul force of nature who earned multiple Grammy nods, including Best Americana Album and Best American Roots Performance (despite hailing from Bristol, England), the woman born Yolanda Claire Quartey has expanded her stylistic palette considerably with “Stand For Myself.”

With Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys returning as producer, “Stand For Myself” finds the sounds of Yola’s childhood bubbling up and encompassing everything from hooky protest jams (“Diamond Studded Shoes”) and Bacharach-flavored pop (“Like a Photograph”) to Gamble & Huff-flavored disco (“Dancing Away in Tears”) and silk sheet R&B (“Now You’re Here”). In the process, Yola did a self inventory, having already worked to hold onto her center while weathering a tsunami of success.

“It became apparent during lockdown when I was adding songs to my coffer of tunes, that I was writing about something,” she recalled in a recent phone interview. “It felt like the arc of my journey from being a little of a dual-mapped person to seeming like I was on my path properly felt like the inspiration to the arc of this record, a moment where life had realized some

sense of timing. I negotiated how to get that for myself and how to have control over my own life — not anyone else’s — just mine. It was quite astounding how often I was in situations where people wanted to have control over my life and they didn’t even realize they were doing that.”

The Soundtrack of Multiple Generations

Sheryl Crow plays Saturday night, ahead of Zach Bryan

By Dave Gil De Rubio

path growing up as the piano-playing daughter of big band musicians up through the present day.

Rather than having it become a sunshine and lollipops kind of hagiography, Scott succeeds at creating a chronological narrative that includes a mix of performances along with insights into obstacles Crow ran into. Among the pitfalls touched on are the alleged sexual abuse from former employer Michael Jackson’s late manager Frank DiLeo (along with battling various forms of sexism while having to constantly prove her mettle as an artist) and Crow having her album banned by Walmart after including a song addressing gun violence that name-checked the big box retailer as a source for purchasing weapons. The film was an ambitious project the singer-songwriter wasn’t exactly eager to pursue.

A major factor allowing Yola to find the greater truth she was seeking on this project was the involvement of a female-centric supporting cast that included Joy Oladokun, Ruby Amanfu, Brandi Carlile and Natalie Hemby.

“I feel like with the first record, I was so surrounded by white men,” Yola explained. “It was my connections with women of varying background, hue and persuasion that gave me this wonderful ability to truly excavate everything I needed to [dig up] on this record. I was blessed to have a clutch of women that would get me there fully understanding where I was trying to go.”

Yola is eager to share the entirety of her “Stand For Myself” material as she returns to touring, Anchored by the rhythm section of bassist Nick Movshon (Sharon Jones, Amy Winehouse) and drummer Aaron Frazer (Durand Jones and the Indications), Yola promises both substance and sizzle with her show.

“I knew this record needed a rhythm section steeped in disco and funk. Feel in the pocket was paramount to the drum sections we had,” she said. “We’ve been opening for Chris Stapleton doing short sets, so finally we get the full fat arrangement, delivery and everything. I learned about how I connect to this record and what is coming to the fore in these live performances. It’s also an opportunity to present these topics that can be either taken on either a surface or deeper level and meeting people where they’re at.”

Let’s be clear—Sheryl Crow veers away from the offstage spotlight whenever she can.

As someone who cheerfully admits to “...living with my head in the sand,” she’d be the last person you’d expect to be front and center in a film project. But here she is in “Sheryl,” the Amy Scott-directed documentary that recently bowed on Showtime. Featuring present-day interviews with Crow along with a number of famous friends including Keith Richards, Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris, Joe Walsh, Jason Isbell and Laura Dern, this project traces the Missouri native’s

“There were some great fun moments. But a lot of it was also very introspective and [involved] revisiting some hard stuff,” she said. “There was hours and hours of reflecting and it was exhausting and super-emotional. But in the end, I hate to use that stupid word cathartic, but it was.”

Of course, it wouldn’t mean anything if the music wasn’t the fuel driving this engine starting with early hits like “Leaving Las Vegas,” “All I Wanna Do” and “If It Makes You Happy” through latter-day gems like “Home,” “Soak Up the Sun,” “Redemption Day” and “Prove You Wrong” (featuring Stevie Nicks and Maren Morris). A trio of new songs, “Forever,” “Still the

Same” and “Live With Me” proves Crow’s creative spark is still burning strong. And while she publicly said 2019’s “Threads” was going to be her final album, she intends to continue writing and releasing songs.

“It’s so nice to be able to write a song like ‘Forever’ and just put the dang thing out,” she said. “I just want to keep writing and putting songs out. I think putting records out now at my age is a little bit of a waste of time. People don’t listen to a full body of work, in order. I want to keep making music and putting it out. I’m going to do like David Bowie. I’m just going to put songs out every couple of months and people can make their own playlists.”

That said, Crow spent a good bit of 2022 touring with a band. She has a few dates on the books this year. For Crow, it’s less about the spotlight and more about sharing her music, particularly when she was asked what stardom means to her.

“Fame is a mind-f***,” she responded. “I’m going to have to put $20 in the swear jar in my kitchen as soon as my kids read this. But seriously, it sounds so hokey, but we’re so grateful to be able to go out and play songs that our audiences, which look like Bonnaroo — there are people there my age with their kids and their kids — who are singing all these lyrics. And it’s just such an unbelievably awesome position to be in, to have songs that are generational and a soundtrack. We go out there and play our hearts out and it’s so much fun. It’s a different show. We’re so committed and so present. It’s a good time.”

Sheryl Crow will play her heart out and have fun doing so.

Yola will feature songs from her latest release, "Stand For Myself."

Dove Shore

Joseph Ross Smith

Dr. Cochran • Dr. Westbrook • Dr. Kinnear Dr. Cuthbert • Dr. Nicol

Dancing Their Way Through the Darkness

Lucius tours in support of its dance-driven album

By Dave Gil de Rubio

The Austrian novelist Vicki Baum once said, “There are shortcuts to happiness and dancing is one of them.” It’s a mantra Lucius embraced when they embarked on cutting “Second Nature,” the quartet’s fourth album, which was released in April 2022.

Co-produced by respected producer Dave Cobb and singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile, the 10-song outing is steeped in thumping grooves and vintage disco vibes. Anchoring the project are the founding members of Lucius, Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, whose synchronized vocals reflect the aesthetic of twinning they engage in, whether it’s wearing the same outfits while performing or simultaneously wielding keytars as they did on a recent episode of “Austin City Limits.”

In a released statement, Wolfe revealed the dance-driven take on the current album was a reaction to the personal traumas of her divorce and navigating the isolation and uncertainty of the pandemic. In a word, “...our focus was on dancing our way through the darkness.” It’s a sentiment Laessig echoed in a recent phone interview.

“We’d gotten to a certain point after touring with Roger [Waters] that we just kind of wanted to write songs that came to us without thinking about anything,” Laessig explained. “We started writing a few songs and then the lockdown hit. I think a few weeks into it, we decided to take the opportunity to write as much as we could while we had to be home. A few weeks in, it was starting to get a little isolating, so we decided to start writing some dance music and I think that’s where things started turning around for the record.”

With Lucius decamping to Nashville’s legendary RCA Studios, Cobb revealed his desire to work on a disco album, a surprising idea for someone better known for working with country artists ranging from Chris Stapleton and The Oak Ridge Boys to Shooter Jennings and Jamey Johnson. Wolfe and Laessig were quick to go with Cobb’s suggestion.

“We thought that sounded totally bizarre coming from him and we love that,” Laessig said with a laugh. “That became the focus—how can we feel connected, free and joyous together after all of this.”

While working with outside songwriters and producers was a new experience for Wolfe and Laessig,

the recording site and Carlile’s background as a fellow musician proved to be a balm for the duo as they went beyond their comfort zone.

“It was really nice having an outside person (Carlile) there to say that we got this take and didn’t need to push anymore,” Laessig said. “Or to say that we can do more and be told we have more in us and that we should do a further take. With someone like Brandi, you trust them. You know she knows the instrument inside and out. And also, there’s a level of wanting to impress someone like that because she’s so bad-ass.”

The infectious vibe of “Second Nature is immediate, starting with the Afro-pop groove that bubbles in the intro of the opening title track that then gives way to the gurgling electro-funk swagger of “Next to Normal,” a jam that sounds like ABBA and Talking Heads

We’re All Here for Willie

Willie

Nelson and Family

round out FairWell Festival with a set Sunday night

Willie Nelson is nothing short of a legend, and to have him come to lil’ ol’ Central Oregon is like having a music version of God in our midst. Good thing he’s playing basically last, because after his set we’re wagering we won’t have much left in the tank.

Here are some of Source fans’ favorite Willie Nelson songs, based on an informal poll we ran this week on the Source Weekly’s website.

“Beer for My Horses” – 8%

– 12%

“Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” - 20%

“On the Road Again” – 44%

(Other songs – 16% of the votes)

having a baby with P-Funk. Elsewhere, Lucius weighs in with its bid for dance-pop anthem of the year with “Dance Around It,” a pulsing ear worm on which Sheryl Crow and Carlile augment the song’s already-juicy vocal harmonies. Providing balance are heart-rending musical statements like “The Man I’ll Never Find,” a gem framed by gentle symphonic arrangements, while the duo sings, “I thought it would be you/I wanted it to be you/And I’m sorry I was always looking for the man that I’ll never find.” Equally poignant is the pathos of the synth-soaked ambiance of “White Lies” and “Promises,” the latter a breakup song whose chiming acoustic guitar accompaniment is offset by lines like, “Promises, empty like a bed you sleep in/Broken like the spell you’re keepin’.”

“The important things you take from it—it’s definitely made its way into all facets of how we see our own project,” she said. “It’s a really exciting live show where we’re going to have lots and lots of sparking everything and plenty of dancing. We’re going to bring audience members on stage for what is going to be a disco party that’s really fun.”

FairWell Festival

Fri. July 21-Sun. July 23

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond Fairwellfestival.com

3-day ticket $275+, 1-day tickets $100+, Camping passes sold out/waitlist available

Lucius will drop a dance-pop-disco bomb in its Saturday set that promises fun.

Max Wagner

SOURCE PICKS

WEDNESDAY 7/19

FRIDAY 7/ 21

SATURDAY 7/22

QUATTLEBAUM QUARTET AND CRISTINA VANE

STRING-BAND JAM

Banjo player Austin Quattlebaum is Southern at heart. Rooted in bluegrass, the group puts on a great show with its improvisational nature. They’ll be joined by singer-songwriter Cristina Vane. Sat., July 22, 8pm. Open Space Event Studios. 220 Northeast Lafayette Ave., Bend. $15

SUNDAY 7/ 23

BOXCAR STRING BAND

BEND-BASED

BLUES TRAVELER AND BIG HEAD TODD AND THE MONSTERS

AMPHITHEATER FUN

The four members of the jam band, Blues Traveler, have been playing together since 1987. Denver-based rock ‘n’ roll band Big Head Todd and the Monsters will perform with the group for a groovy summer concert. Wed., July 19, 7pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater. 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $39.50-$65.

THURSDAY 7/20

JAWNY

HIP MUSIC

Jawny, formerly known as Johnny Utah, makes music that can be found on popular indie rock playlists. With over three million monthly listeners on Spotify and an international tour, you won’t want to miss his show! Thu., July 20, 8-11pm. The Domino Room. 51 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $22.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY 7/ 21-7/23

FAIRWELL FESTIVAL

MOUNTAIN MUSIC

Join in on the summer festivities with this three-day festival with over 36 performances across three stages. Enjoy food, wine, craft beers and more! Fri., July 21. 4-11pm. Sat., July 22. noon-11pm. Sun., July 23 Noon-11pm. Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center. 3800 SE Airport Way, Redmond. $100-$1,500.

DOG PARTY

GIRL POWER

Bend loves some rock ‘n’ roll in the summertime! Check out the Sacramento-based sisters who make up Dog Party. The two have released over five albums since debuting in 2009 and are currently touring the West Coast. Fri., July 21, 8-11pm. Silver Moon Brewing. 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. $12.

FRIDAY 7/ 21

GREG KOCH

GUITAR IMPROVISATION

American guitarist Greg Koch is joined by his son and friend in the Koch-Marshall Trio. The group plays a mix of rock, funk, jazz, blues and country. Koch is known nationally for his impressive guitar skills. Fri., July 21, 8-11:59pm. Volcanic Theatre Pub. 70 SW Century Dr., Bend. $18.

SATURDAY 7/22

DESCHUTES RIVER LAVENDER SUMMER MARKET

FARM FRESH

Join Deschutes River Lavender for its summer market pop-up. The boutique, family-owned and operated lavender farm sits right above the Deschutes River, offering panoramic views for guests. Enjoy the variety of vendors, artisans, food and cocktails! Sat., July 22, 11am-4pm. Deschutes River Lavender. 5703 NW Maple Ave., Redmond. Free.

SATURDAY 7/22

SON DE CUBA

FIESTA

If you’re looking to go dancing to Latin music, visit General Duffy’s to see Son de Cuba. The band consists of musicians from Cuba, Chile and America. They play salsa, Latin jazz, timba, merengue and more! Sat., July 22, 7-10pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole. 404 SW Forest Ave., Redmond. Free.

This three-man string band plays rock ‘n’ roll blues with a hint of rockabilly. The local group tours all over the Pacific Northwest and will play on the outdoor stage at Northeast bar, River’s Place. Sun., July 23, 6-8pm. River’s Place. 787 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

TUESDAY 7/ 25

ANDREW BIRD

GRAMMY-NOMINATED

Andrew Bird is a singer, songwriter, composer, violinist and actor. While he traditionally plays a mix of jazz and swing music, he’s transitioned into more contemporary pop and indie rock in recent years. Tue., July 25, 7pm. Hayden Homes Amphitheater. 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend. $40.50.

WEDNESDAY 7/ 26

JACOB JOLLIFF BAND

INSTRUMENTAL

Jacob Jolliff was born into a musical family in Newberg, Oregon. He’s professionally trained in the mandolin and has received several accolades for his talent. Before starting the Jacob Jolliff Band, he played with bluegrass jam band, Yonder Mountain String Band. Wed., July 26, 7-10pm. Seventh Mountain Resort. 18575 SW Century Dr., Bend. $15.

Courtesy Big Head Todd and The Monsters

Courtesy Jawny Instagram

Courtesy Dog Party Instagram

Courtesy Andrew Bird Facebook

FRANKIE MORENO

SPINNERS

REV. PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND OCTOBER 10

By Way Of For Real

The psycho-surf-rock-doom-punk trio, Via For Real, hits Bevel Craft Brewing

By Doone Lupine Williams

With an expected dual performance with lead singer and guitarist, Paul Arney’s previous band Helga to open up its set, Via For Real plans to play at Bevel Craft Brewing Wednesday, July 26 from 6-8pm. Even though this local band you may or may not have heard of literally has no live music links on the internet for me to share with you — and the photo attached is the only live shot of the band that they (and myself) could rally up to use for this article on the internet — I can assure you they exist in real life and have been rocking above and underground like real ones in the indie-punk archives of Bend. Because who really needs the internet, anyways? If live music is what we’re here for, then that’s exactly what you’re going to get with these guys.

Arney has been playing the guitar since his teens, drummer and “arranger” Hans Schopen (no he is not a composer from the 1700s) played drums in a metal band on the island of Maui for 13 years and bassist Matt Jackson has been in bands-o-plenty over the years: a Weezer cover band called “Weez-It” — which also included local legend Taylor Morden, director of "The Last Blockbuster," a Portland-based surf-rock band called the “The Planet Crashers” from ’09-’14, and more notably, Jackson also plays bass in The Color Study, another local band.

Over the past five years the band has been shreddin’ house shows (lots of fond memories at Loco House and

secret shows at a local blacksmith’s shop who shall not be named) — handfuls of venues around town such as Silver Moon Brewing, Brown Owl, Spoken Moto, Open Space Event Studios and Boneyard Pub; to name a few. And as Schopen phrased it, “You haven’t made it in Bend until you’ve played M&J [Tavern]."

Via For Real has built strong roots in the community, even outside of the band’s day jobs. As Arney owns the ever-so crafty Ale Apothecary (where the band rehearses once a week), Jackson works in local agriculture, and Schopen hails at Monkless Belgian Ales. The band holds a heavy pint of musical influences — each member brings their own original tastes to the group’s sound; everything from Scandinavian death metal to Primus, Los Straitjackets, Dick Dale, The Velvet Undergound, Minutemen, Link Wray and early ‘60s surf-rock bands like The Pyramids.

The band and I chatted at Arney’s Apothecary. We joked about how we may have created the setlist for the Bevel show due to my drilling of questions surrounding which songs of theirs were their favorite to perform. Schopen’s favorite is “Dragons Slayer.” Arney fancies “Foxeight” — inspired by a George Saunders story about a little fox making friends with human dystopians. Jackson favors the track “Magic Arrow” because of its complicated bass lines that resemble the works of Les Claypool [Primus] and Mike Watt [Minutemen]. There was talk by all three members about a

new song titled “Stranger” that may have its live debut at their free show next Wednesday.

We also discussed the pros and cons of Bend’s local music scene. On one side of the coin we’ve got quite a supportive mecca of local musicians who show up for one another.

As Arney shared, “There’s a lot of camaraderie. People in the bands show up when they can, it’s really cool. I really appreciate it.” On the other side, we seem to live in a place that comes off far from cash poor during a night out on the town — but folks still seem to cringe at any ticket costs. “It’s super diverse per capita,” said Jackson. “But there could be a little more support from the community beyond just moral support.”

If you can’t make it to their show next week, don’t worry… because plans of recording are in fruition. “It’s worth the wait,” Jackson mentioned. The band has plans to record with Scott Oliphant of The Color Study hopefully later this year.

Helga and Via For Real

Wed., July 26, 6-9pm

Bevel Craft Brewing

911 SE Armour Rd., Bend Free

Via For Real shredding at Open Space Studios. From left are Matt Jackson, Han Schopen and Paul Arney.

Photo by Steven Reinhardt

CALENDAR

19 Wednesday

Bevel Craft Brewing Jamtown Grab a beer and meet out on the Bevel patio every Wednesday for free local live music from May-Sept. 6-8pm. Free.

Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open

Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start!

8-10pm. Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Alex Winters

Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music!

6-8pm. Free.

Deschutes Brewery Public House Head

Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

The Domino Room Goth Babe w/ Husbands

Goth Babe is Griff Washburn enjoying himself.

Originally from Tennessee, Griff currently lives and writes music on a 30-ft sailboat in California. When not on the road touring or at home on the boat, Griff and his dog Sadie are off enjoying the outdoors in either Oregon or California. 8pm. $109-$116.

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night & Open

Mic Join a cozy community of appreciative musicians and patrons. Great music, great wine and beer, great times. Small bites available. 6-9pm. Free.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Blues Traveler And Big Head Todd And The Monsters In 1987 the four original members of Blues Traveler, John Popper, Chandler Kinchla, Brendan Hill and the late Bobby Sheehan , gathered in their drummer’s parent’s basement in Princeton, NJ to jam. 7pm. $39.50-$65.

JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl

Compete with your peers and test your knowledge of current events, music and other random categories while enjoying 75 cent wings! Also, JC’s trivia separates themselves from the rest with a physical challenge! 7-9:30pm. Free.

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse

Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer! 6:30-8pm. Free.

Kobold Brewing The Lair Trivia Come join for trivia night and enjoy quality craft beer and food! 7-8:30pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, which ever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open Mic with Derek Michael Marc Head down to the Northside Bar and Grill Wednesdays to catch local artists perform live. 7-9pm. Free.

Seven Nightclub & Restaurant The CO Show The CO Show is a free comedy showcase!

Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm! Central Oregon Comedy Scene and Karaokaine productions have teamed up to bring this show to you! It’s co-hosted with multiple hosts, co-produced for Central Oregon! 8pm. Free.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Game Night at Worthy Beers & Burgers Join every Wednesday for Mario Kart, Amazon Luna games, card games and board games (feel free to BYO games). Grab your friends, grab a drink and let’s play! 6-9pm. Free.

20 Thursday

The Cellar The Ballybogs and Friends Grab a pint, relax and enjoy live music by an amazing group of artists that brings the best Irish trad music in Central Oregon. Every Thursday at The Cellar. 6-8pm. Free.

Austin Mercantile Live Music Every Thursday Join at Austin Mercantile for live music every Thursday. Offering a light happy hour menu — daily flatbread, chili, charcuterie, soft pretzels and more! 4:30-6:30pm. Free.

Bend Elks Lodge #1371 Bingo Bingo at the Elk’s Lodge. Win cash prizes. 6-9pm. $23.

Bevel Craft Brewing The Ponderosa Kings Bevel is excited to bring back The Ponderosa Kings with the down home blues and soulful jams. 6-8pm. Free.

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Thursdays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Crux Fermentation Project The Silvertone

Devils The Silvertone Devils play roots rock ‘n’ roll with good old country music, as well. 5-7pm. Free.

The Domino Room Jawny Come see indie rockstar Jawny’s debut in Bend. 8-11pm. $22.

Drake Park Munch & Music Summit Health

Munch & Music free concert series in Drake Park presented by The Source Weekly and Hayden Homes celebrates its 32nd season! Free live music, outstanding food vendors at Restaurant Row, family fun in the Kids Zone, local vendors down Artisan Row and beer, wine and spirits. July 20: High Step Society with Fractal July 27: Boombox with Rubbah Tree Aug. 3: Ozomatli with Amargoso Aug. 10: Precious Byrd with Shaene Pascall Band. 5:309pm. Free.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater Matt Rife & Friends Matt Rife has exploded as one of the fastest growing comedians through his viral content and remarkable engagement on TikTok, where he has amassed more than 5 million followers, and more than 260 million views globally. 7pm. $35-$75.

M&J Tavern Ryker Acoustic evening for a mellow summer night. Covers catch your foot tappin’ and originals introduce a local jem hiding around our town. Noon. Free.

Redmond Farmers Market Paul Eddy

Bedell artist and local singer/songwriter sings originals from 3 CDs, plus hits through the decades. 4:30-6pm. Free.

River’s Place The Rosa Lees Bluegrass, old-time, Irish fiddle tunes and classic country. Crafted songs with inventive instrumentation, sweet, three-part harmonies and an undeniable energy and love for the music. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Trivia on the Moon

Come down to Silver Moon Brewing for a night of trivia! Teams are welcome to show up in groups up to 8 people. Silver Moon also offers seating reservations for $20 donations that all go to F*Cancer! If you would like to reserve a table please contact the Trivia on the Moon Facebook page. 7pm. Free.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Cage Free Comedy Buckle up for some of the finest comedians Oregon has to offer with a night of hilarious adult entertainment brought to you by Silent Echo Theater Company and Jake Woodmansee. 7:30pm. $17.39.

The Capitol Third Thursday Latin Night! Third Thursday Latin Night at The Capitol brings the hottest Latin spice to Bend! Beginning Salsa lesson at 7:30pm with Victoria of Bend Dance, then Salsa and Bachata hits from 8-10pm. Total newbies welcome! At 10pm DJ Cruz takes over with Reggaetón, Merengue, Cumbia and Banda! Bring your sexiness! Third Thursday of every month, 7:30pm-2am. $5.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Suttle Lodge’s Thursday House Band Sisters-based musician Benji Nagel showcases his talented friends every Thursday all summer long! Pull up a chair on the Big Lawn, grab some dinner and soft-serve from the Boathouse, and enjoy some of Central Oregon’s favorite musicians. 6-8pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party Taylor Swift-inspired laser dance party is coming to VTP and will feature a 2-hour Taylor Swift live DJ set with a national touring laser light show. Get tickets now! 8-11pm. $20.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Karaoke Night

Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night Downtown at Worthy Beers and Burgers every Thursday! 6-9pm. Free.

21 Friday

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Music on the Patio: Ghost of Brian Craig Summer cider sipping time at Avid Cider Co. with the annual summer Music on the Patio series. Enjoy cider, seltzer, slushees, beer and non-alcoholic beverages and the new small bites menu while enjoying the sounds of local musicians. All ages are welcome. See you on the patio! 6:308:30pm. Free.

Bend Cider Co. Joe Balsamo Joe Balsamo brings acoustic Americana music to the Bend Cider Stage. Sit in the butterfly garden, sip cider and enjoy some live music. Proud Thai Cuisine will dish up some authentic Thai food! 6-8. Free.

Bend Poker Room Friday Night Poker Tournament Come on in for the Friday night poker tournament! $80 entry with unlimited rebuys for the first hour and an optional add-on for $40 at the first break. Patrons pay a $10 entrance fee. No money bet in any game is collected by the Bend Poker Room. 6-11pm. $80.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Matt Gwinup Guitar Performance Gwinup is a lifelong musician who brings together modern and traditional styles into a virtuosic musical experience. From classical guitar works to the Beatles, his repertoire has something for everyone — classical guitar, modern finger style, rock ‘n’ roll, folk, blues and jazz. 6-7pm. Free.

Currents at the Riverhouse Paul Eddy Bedell artist and local solo artist sings hits through the decades, plus originals. 7-9pm. Free.

Deschutes

County Fairgrounds

and Expo Center FairWell Festival FairWell is a 3-day music festival featuring 36+ performances across 3 stages spotlighting the sounds of folk, blue, rock, country and soul. It has food, wine craft beers and more. 1-day and 3-day tickets are available. 4-11pm. $100-$1500.

Dallas Burrow just released a new album and will play with The Shining Dimes at the Belfry on Fri., Aug., 4. 7pm.

Courtesy Dallas Burrow

GUNG HO

By Nicole Vulcan

Heartless Bastards at the Century Center

An occasional Bend venue sets up for some big acts

Most days, the Century Center is a place to grab a beer at GoodLife, to see an indoor show at Volcanic or to shop and dine at one of the many other local businesses the west-side complex has to offer. But this summer, it once again becomes an occasional outdoor venue. For me personally, the Century Center introduced me to the wonders of the Bend music scene when, in 2016, I went to my first Bend show — none other than Band of Horses – at that locale.

On July 29, Heartless Bastards take the stage for one of a handful of shows at the Century Center, put on by Backyard Bend. The band is, most centrally, made up of singer Erika Wennerstrom, the deep-voiced, powerful artist who’s crafted a new album, “A Beautiful Life,” with a star-studded team of musicians.

“A Beautiful Life” features guitarist Lauren Gurgiolo of Okkervil River, drummer Greggory Clifford of White Denim, multi-instrumentalist Jesse Chandler of Mercury Rev and Midlake, keyboardist Bo Koster of My Morning Jacket, guitarist David Pulkingham from Patty Griffin’s band and longtime Heartless Bastards bassist Jesse Ebaugh.

The new album was a shift in personnel from past versions of the band.

“I loved the last iteration of Heartless Bastards so much — they’re like family — but the stars weren’t aligning for us to reconvene on this record,”

Wennerstrom said on the band’s website. “As the record came together I realized it’s always been my project, and I was determined to continue forth with that. I had so much faith in these songs and in myself, and in many ways it feels like a rebirth.”

The central themes of “A Beautiful Life” are ones of contemplation and the joy in the simple things in life.

“It’s so easy to get caught up in the material goals that are prioritized by our society and the every-man-forhimself mentality of late-stage capitalism,” Wennerstrom said. “That way of thinking presents a false idea of what a beautiful life is, and I think it’s so important that we as individuals all ask ourselves what it truly means to have a beautiful life.”

If a beautiful life involves an abundance of live music from artists both well-known, like Heartless Bastards, as well as local acts just getting started, then Central Oregon has all of that on lock.

Also headed to the Century Center this season: Jimmie Allen on Aug. 24 and Collective Soul on Oct. 5.

Heartless Bastards with special guest Matthew Logan Vasquez

Sat., July 29, 7-10pm

Century Center

70 SW Century Dr., Bend bendticket.com

$25

Courtesy Heartless Bastards Facebook

General Duffy’s Waterhole

Redwood Son Redwood Son’s Josh Malm is an anomaly. As he will tell you, "Saying I’m not asimple man is an understatement. It’s more like, people rarely know what I’m even doing. It’s just crazy-making, odd behavior, that quite frankly pisses a lot of folks off. People love me or they hate me,” says the Portland-based musician who has spent four years seeing his latest, “Saints & Renegades” come to light. 7-10pm. $15.

Hardtails Bar & Grill Stage 28 Karaoke

Come out for a night of Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? Come to Hardtails for a fun Friday night and sing your heart out! 8pm-Midnight. Free.

High Desert Music Hall Heatspeak & Chiggi Momo Join and bring a friend for a special night of live music at High Desert Music Hall featuring Heatspeak and Chiggi Momo. 8pm. $15.

Hollinshead Barn Glorious Liberty: Debut

Album Release Concert Glorious Liberty, a new blues and rock band, was born out of a group of individuals with a true passion for music. Having overcome many challenges, they aim to create a distinct sound. Come see the album release concert for their first album, The Promise! RSVP online through their website. $10 donations are suggested. 7-9pm. Free.

Big E’s Sports Bar Karaoke Night Central Oregon’s most fun karaoke venue! Karaoke is hosted by A Fine Note Karaoke Too and DJ Jackie J. Delicious food and drink and a friendly staff. Come join the show where you are the star! 8pm. Free.

Midtown Ballroom Gimme Gimme Disco 8:30pm. $15.

Open Space Event Studios The Sound Project Central Oregon band, The Sound Project, playing rock favorites of the ‘80s, ‘90s and more! 6:30-9:30pm. $5.

Papi Chulo’s Taqueria Club Reggaeton with DJ Mistico Club Reggaeton is coming to Papi Chulos! Puro Reggaeton Todo La Noche Gratis con DJ Mistico. Dance reggae-ton style! 8pm-1am. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Jacob Westfall

Americana tender-rock Artist Jacob Westfall is a larger than life troubadour of love and adventure

— a young veteran of the Portland music scene that has gained recognition as one of the fastest growing singer-songwriters in the Pacific Northwest. 6pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Aging With Laughter! Aging with Laughter! Finally, a comedy show for those who like to be in bed by 9:30. Locally aged comedians. Doors open at 6 pm and the show begins at 7 pm. Buy your ticket early on line, the last show sold out! 7-8:30pm.$15.

Silver Moon Brewing Dog Party Dog Party is an American band from Sacramento, California. The band consists of sisters Gwendolyn and Lucy Giles. Their debut album, Dog Party was released in 2009, followed by P.A.R.T.Y in 2011, Lost Control in 2013, Vol.4 in 2015, Til You’re Mine in 2016 and Hit and Run in 2018. 8-11pm. $12.

Thump Coffee - NW Crossing Thump Music Series Join Fridays for live music, amazing pizza and a variety of drinks at our York Cafe location (549 NW York Dr.). Pizza and drinks start at 6pm. Music starts at 7pm. Check social channels for more information on who is playing. 6pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Greg Koch

Ft. The Koch Marshall Trio Greg’s latest original music outlet, The Koch-Marshall Trio, is perhaps the best vehicle yet to convey his bold improvisational explorations and ever increasing arsenal of original material. 8-11:59pm. $18.

Wetlands Taphouse Superball Superball is excited to come to the new Wetlands Tap House in La Pine to rock the ‘60s through ‘80s. You won’t hear most songs elsewhere and every gig has a new set list. Let’s boogie! 5-8pm. $5.

22 Saturday

Bridge 99 Brewery Stage 28 Karaoke Come out for a night of all ages Stage 28 Karaoke with your host Miss Min! What’s your go-to karaoke tune? 6pm. Free.

Deschutes County Fairgrounds

and Expo Center FairWell Festival FairWell is a 3-day music festival featuring 36+ performances across 3 stages spotlighting the sounds of folk, blue, rock, country and soul. It has food, wine craft beers and more. 1-day and 3-day tickets are available. Noon-11pm. $100-$1500.

Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards Superball Superball will bring its bell bottom rock, covering songs between 1965-1985. The set list changes for every gig, so you never know what will happen. 6-9pm. $25.

Flights Wine Bar Live Music at Flights Come grab a great glass of wine, have an incredible dinner and enjoy live music every Saturday at Flights Wine Bar. 6-8pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Waterhole

Son de Cuba Rock out with Son De Cuba for a night to remember! 7-10pm.Free.

Hardtails Bar & Grill “Valhalla” A Tribute to Led Zeppelin Playing and perfecting the live sound of Robert Plant, this iconic band has been credited for many years of playing together all over the United States and in Hawaii. 8-10pm. $20 (plus fees).

LOGE Bend Summer Jams Dead Night Part of the LOGE Camps Summer Jams music series. This Saturday is Dead Night, a jam band playing rock and blues featuring Stealhead and Pete Kartsounes. Bring the family and dogs, too. Limited parking, bike here! Noon-10pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Drive B with Kathartica and Mari Come check out the unique mix of alt rock, psych, reggae and more! 9am. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Ruckus Classic rock and popular dance tunes. 8-11pm. Free.

Open Space Event Studios

QuattleQuartet and Cristina Vane Catch these artists perform! 8-11:59pm. $15.

River’s Place Saturday Jazz Sessions See Cy Defects, a funky, acid jazz quartet! 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Bob Baker + Mark Barringer Local folky favorites. 4-6pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Barringer and Baker Bob Baker on electric violin and Mark Barringer perform music from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Great sound and arrangement of songs from this period of folk rock. 4-6pm. Free.

Sunriver Public Library Earthlings: An Interactive Folk Concert Join local songwriter Ian Carrick for an upbeat, heartfelt performance to deepen our appreciation of this place, our ancestors, one another and ourselves. With rhythmic refrains, toe-tapping banjo grooves, and a lively Celtic spirit, this will be a celebratory family-friendly event! All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. 11am-12:15pm. Free.

Volcanic Theatre Pub Sam Blasucci Sam Blasucci is best known as one half of Mapache, a Southern California roots-rock duo just as instantly recognizable for their elegant, intertwined guitar parts as they are for their devoted, Nudie-Suit wearing fanbase. 8-11:59pm. $18.

23 Sunday

The Astro Lounge Local Artist Spotlight Sundays This is a chance to listen to Central Oregon’s newest and upcoming local artists. They have earned their spot to perform a two-hour show, changing weekly, every Sunday. Support local top notch talent! 7-9pm. Free.

Cascade Lakes Brewpub Live Music with Mari Come to the Bend Brewpub for a free live performance from Mari. Open to all ages, enjoy this performance on the patio with a cold one in hand. 6-8pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center FairWell Festival FairWell is a 3-day music festival featuring 36+ performances across 3 stages spotlighting the sounds of folk, blue, rock, country and soul. It has food, wine craft beers and more. 1-day and 3-day tickets are available. Noon-11pm. $100-$1500.

River’s Place Trivia Sundays at Noon Trivia

Sundays at Noon, with UKB Trivia, at River’s Place. This is no ordinary contest, this is a live trivia game show. Bring your bunch and win gift card prizes for top teams! Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great food and drink options available. Noon-2pm. Free.

River’s Place Boxcar String Band

Three-man rock and roll, blues machine that plays an eclectic mix of old rock and roll, blues, hillbilly rock and rockabilly music. 6-8pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo Silver Moon is partnering with the YOUNI Movement to guarantee the best bingo experience in all of Central Oregon! Not’Cho Grandma’s Bingo is the OG of bingo, high energy bingo that promises to entertain from start to finish! 10am. Free/GA, $10/early entry.

Silver Moon Brewing Open Mic at the Moon Get a taste of the big time! Sign-up is at 4pm! Come check out the biggest and baddest open mic night in Bend! 5-8pm. Free.

Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill Summer Sunday Nights at the Saloon Join us for Summer Sunday Nights at The Saloon on the patio! Free every week, and all ages are welcome. 6-8pm. Free.

24 Monday

The Astro Lounge Musician’s Open Mic

Designed for musicians that create and make music, originals or covers. Pros to first-timers all welcome. Very supportive hosts and great listening audience. Guitars can be provided. Hosted by the Harris Blake Band. Nancy Blake and Danny guitar Harris. 8-11:45pm. Free.

Americana roots quartet Birds of Play is playing at 7pm on Thu., July 27 at Silver Moon Brewing.

CALENDAR

Bridge 99 Brewery Trivia Mondays UKB’s live trivia game show is like no other. Team up to compete for gift card prizes! Brews, ciders, mixed drinks, pizzas and food truck options. Indoor and outdoor seating. 6-8pm. Free.

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Bunk and Brew Open Mic Monday Please join on Monday evenings from 6-8pm for Open Mic Monday in the Yard at Bunk and Brew. Guaranteed 3 songs/15 minutes. Covers or originals. Minors welcome. Food and beverage on site. Sign up at 5:30pm. As the evenings warm up we will go till 10pm. 6pm. Free.

High Desert Music Hall Trivia Night: Rotating Mondays Gather your team and join for a fun night of Trivia, every other Monday. Prizes awarded to the top teams. All ages. Every other Monday, 7pm. Free.

McMenamins Old St. Francis School

Karaoke Night McMenamins will host karaoke in Father Luke’s every Monday night in July. Don’t miss the fun. Doors open at 6pm. Karaoke from 7-10pm. Come join the show. You are a star! Presented by A Fine Note Music and DJ Jackie J. This event is for 21 and over. 6pm. Free.

On Tap Locals’ Day Plus Live Music Cheaper drinks all day and live music at night, get down to On Tap. 11am-9pm. Free.

Silver Moon Brewing Comedy Open Mic Comedy open mic every Monday at Silver Moon Brewing in the Green Room. Sign-ups at 6:30pm. Presented by Tease Bang Boom Productions. 7-8:30pm. Free.

The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse Suttle

Lodge’s Big Lawn Concert Series: Megan Diana Megan Diana’s music style is self-described as “Dream Country Disco,” and it’s only fitting that she has her own genre of music. She will play her new album “Cabin Fever” which was written during her artist residency at Suttle in 2020. Free. Worthy Brewing Head Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Worthy Brewing Co. in Bend every Monday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 7-9pm. Free.

25 Tuesday

The Cellar Music Night at The Cellar, Featuring Central Oregon Music & Musicians Grab a pint, sit back, relax and enjoy live music by Central Oregon musicians! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 6-8pm at The Cellar! Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm. Free.

AVID Cider Co. Taproom Last Call Trivia

Get ready to stretch your mind with Last Call Trivia! Grab your team (or come join one), and head to Avid Cider for an array of categories and themes, while sipping on your favorite beverage. Free to play and prizes to win! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Cascade Lakes at 7th Street Live Music with Sugar Sweet String Band Come to the Bend Brewpub for a free live performance from Sugar Sweet String Band. Open to all ages, enjoy this performance on the patio with a cold one in hand. 6-8pm. Free.

The Cellar-A Porter Brewing Company Shine Your Light (Open Mic) Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday at The Cellar. Sign-ups at 5:30pm. Hosted By: Zac. What better way to spend a Tuesday evening than to check out Bend’s local artist working on their passion or be one of those artist. All art welcome! Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6-8pm. Free.

The Commons Cafe & Taproom Storytellers Open Mic StoryTellers open mic nights are full of music, laughs and community. Ky Burt is the host. Sign-ups start at 5pm sharp in the cafe, and spots go quick. Poetry, comedy and spoken word are welcome, but this is mainly a musical open mic. Performance slots are a quick 10 minutes each, so being warmed up and ready is ideal. 6pm. Free.

General Duffy’s Annex Tuesday Night Trivia in Redmond Genuine UKB Trivia is no average quiz night, it’s a live trivia game show! Meet up with your pals and team up this week! Win stuff! 6-8pm. Free.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Andrew Bird Andrew Bird is an internationally acclaimed, GRAMMY-nominated multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, whistler and songwriter who picked up his first violin at the age of four and spent his formative years soaking up classical repertoire completely by ear. 7pm. $40.50. River’s Place Bingo! Have fun, win money and help out a local nonprofit. In July, they are playing with HUNAH (Herd You Need A Home). At Herd U Needed A Home Rescue, they are passionate about finding the best homes for rescue dogs. A foster-based rescue. Cards $1-$5 6-8pm. $1-$5.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Head Games

Trivia Night Join for live multi-media trivia every Tuesday night. Win prizes. Teams up to 6 players. 7-9pm. Free.

26 Wednesday

The Yard at Bunk + Brew Jongleur Gems

An evening of song swapping and story telling from some of Bend’s favorite musicians. Please join from 7-9pm in the “Yard” for a great night featuring from Portland, Carl Solomon who will share the stage with Bobby Lindstrom. These are two of the most active artists in Oregon. 7-9pm. Free.

Cabin 22 Trivia Wednesdays Useless Knowledge Bowl Live Trivia Game Show! It’s not your average quiz night. Team up to win gift cards. It’s fun and free to play, with Locals’ Day featuring Crater Lake and local craft beer specials. Get here this week! 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Corey’s Bar & Grill Karaoke Sing your heart out at Corey’s! Grab friends and drinks for some Coreyoke. 9pm-Midnight. Free.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Comedy Open Mic Sign-up 7:30pm. If you’ve ever wanted to try stand-up comedy, this is where you start! 8-10pm. Free.

Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 Sidney

Joseph Relax with a pint and enjoy great local music! 6-8pm. Free.

Deschutes Brewery Public House Head

Games Trivia Night Eat. Drink. Think. Win! Head Games multi-media trivia is at Deschutes Bend Public House every Wednesday. Win prizes. Teams up to six. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Elixir Wine Group Locals Music Night & Open Mic Join a cozy community of appreciative musicians and patrons. Great music, great wine and beer, great times. Small bites available. 6-9pm. Free.

Hayden Homes Amphitheater Tears for Fears One of music’s most impactful, sometimes tense and yet curiously enduring partnerships, Tears For Fears arrived together at The Tipping Point—the group’s ambitious, accomplished and surprising first new studio album in decades. 6:30pm. $39.50-$399.50.

JC’s Bar & Grill Trivia Nite with Trivia Girl Compete with your peers and test your knowledge of current events, music and other random categories while enjoying 75 cent wings! Also, JC’s trivia separates themselves from the rest with a physical challenge! 7-9:30pm. Free.

Kobold Brewing / The Vault Taphouse Trivia Night Trivia Night at The Vault! Come test your knowledge and drink top notch local beer! 6:30-8pm. Free.

Kobold Brewing The Lair Trivia Come join for trivia night and enjoy quality craft beer and food! 7-8:30pm. Free.

M&J Tavern Open Mic Night Downtown living room welcomes musicians to bring their acoustic set or turn it up to eleven with the whole band. Bring your own instruments. Goes to last call or last musician, which ever comes first. 21+. 6:30pm. Free.

Northside Bar & Grill Accoustic Open Mic with Derek Michael Marc Head down to the Northside Bar and Grill Wednesdays to catch local artists perform live. 7-9pm. Free.

Seven Nightclub & Restaurant The CO Show The CO Show is a free comedy showcase! Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm! Central Oregon Comedy Scene and Karaokaine productions have teamed up to bring this show to you! It’s co-hosted with multiple hosts, co-produced for Central Oregon! 8pm. Free.

Seventh Mountain Resort Jacob Jolliff Band Jacob Jolliff is one of the country’s premier contemporary mandolinists. 7-10pm. $15.

Silver Moon Brewing Color Green Color Green is an American rock and roll duo based in Los Angeles, consisting of Noah Kohll (Current Joys, Young Guv, Surf Curse, Dark Tea) and CoreyMadden (Richard Rose, Grave Flowers Bongo Band). Color Green formed in Ridgewood, Queens in 2018. The duo created a four-song self-titled debut EP released by Maximum Exposure in 2020. 7-10pm. $10.

Volcanic Theatre Pub James McMurtry The celebrated songwriter’s latest record marks his debut on New West Records and garners a slew of “Best Of 2021,” plus an Americana Music Association Song Of The Year Nomination for “Canola Fields.” 8-11:59pm. $25.

Worthy Beers & Burgers Game Night at Worthy Beers & Burgers Join every Wednesday for Mario Kart, Amazon Luna games, card games and board games (feel free to BYO games). Grab your friends, grab a drink and let’s play! 6-9pm. Free.

MUSIC

Earthlings: An Interactive Folk Concert

Join local songwriter Ian Carrick for an upbeat, heartfelt performance to deepen our appreciation of this place, our ancestors, one another and ourselves! With rhythmic refrains, toe-tapping banjo grooves, and a lively Celtic spirit, this will be a celebratory family-friendly event. All children must be accompanied by a caregiver. July 22, 3:30-4:45pm. Downtown Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St., Bend. Contact: 541-312 1062. elsah@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Live Music Every Wednesday night through the summer, Bevel is hosting live music nights! Come rock out this Wednesday with local bands Helga and Via For Real! July 26, 6-8pm. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 541-972-3835. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Localized Thursday Kick off the weekend with localized on the back patio of Immersion! A local vendor, local beer and a local musician playing every Thursday all summer long. Stay connected on Instagram: @immersionbrewing. Thursdays, 5-10pm. Through Sept. 7. Immersion Brewing, 550 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Free. Sunday Brunch and Karaoke Wake up right with brunch and karaoke! Sundays, 10am3pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond. Free.

Sunday Crystal Bowl Sound Bath with Reiki Sound bath is a passive healing journey with crystal bowls. Bring comfy clothing, pillow and blanket or mat. Sun, May 7, 6:30-7:45pm and Sundays, 6:30-7:45pm. Through Aug. 27. Unity Community of Central Oregon, 63645 Scenic Drive, Bend. Contact: 541-350-8448. clare@ kevinkubota.com. $15-$25.

DANCE

4th Saturday West Coast Swing Dance

Smooth and luscious, this isn’t your grandma’s swing! WCS is done to hip-hop, dirty blues, acoustic or late night R&B. No partner or rhythm needed! Every fourth Saturday! Beginning lesson with Victoria of Bend Dance at 7pm. 8pm is when the real dance starts! All are welcome! Fourth Saturday of every month, 7-11pm. Through Oct. 28. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-410-0048. salsavictoria@yahoo.com. $15 lesson and dance, $10 just dance.

Adult Ballet Come learn or rediscover the art of ballet on Tuesday nights! Adult Ballet is an open-level class for adult learners and dancers. All levels of previous experience are welcome, and no previous experience is required. For ages 13+. Tuesdays, 6-7pm and Tuesdays, 6-7pm. Through Aug. 29. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $10/registration fee, $92/session.

Argentine Tango Classes and Dance

Join every Wednesday for Tango classes and dancing! Your first class is free. Tango 101 Class from 6:30-7pm, no partner needed! All levels class from 7-8pm. Open dancing from 8-9:30pm. Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-7283234. tangocentraloregon@gmail.com. $5-$10.

Dance Party! In this high energy, high movement camp-style class your dancers will learn anything from ballet to hip-hop. Begins with a fun warmup and moves on to full on dancing, add in a snack and small craft break and ending with a mini performance at the end of each session. Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm and Mondays, 3:30-5:30pm. Through Aug. 28. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $10/registration fee, $161/session.

Known for his songwriting skills, James McMurtry is a well-renowned Americana singer coming to Volcanic Theatre Pub on July 26 at 8pm.

Courtesy James McMurty

Dance Meditation with Shiv Dance Meditation with Shiv is a unique movement mediation to create space for you to freely dance. Join on Saturday afternoon for some sun and movement in Bend. Saturdays, 1-2pm. Through Sept. 9. The Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend. Contact: activities@juniperpreserve.com. $25.

Line and Swing Dancing Lessons Line and swing dance lessons every Thursday night at The Cross-Eyed Cricket! Thurs., 7-9pm. CrossEyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.

Line Dancing Lessons Come on down to learn new country line dances! They have beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons. Check the Cricket Instagram to find out which it is this week! Come with a partner, friends, or come single and you’ll have a great time! See y’all there! Every other Thursday, 7-9pm. Through Dec. 31. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free, tips appreciated.

Little Leapers Ballet Class Little Leapers is a “Grown Up and Me” curriculum for children aged 2 to 3 years that captures the joy and wonder of special ‘firsts:’ dance outfit, dance class, dance friend! Little Leapers celebrates those special little wins and milestones. Imagination, music and fun enthrall in this first dance class! Tuesdays, 4-4:30pm and Tuesdays, 4-4:30pm. Through Aug. 29. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $10/registration fee, $78/session.

Scottish Country Dance A chance to socialize and get a bit of exercise, too. Beginners are welcome. All footwork, figures and social graces will be taught and reviewed. Mondays, 7-9pm. Sons of Norway Hall, 549 NW Harmon Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-508-9110. allely@ bendbroadband.com. $5.

Silver Swans Adult Ballet Silver Swans

Adult Ballet is an open level class for adult learners and dancers. Developed by the Royal Academy of Dance from London, England, this program is based on research into dance practice for older learners, and classes can only be taught by Silver Swans licensed teachers. For ages 40+. Tuesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm and Tuesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm. Through Aug. 29. Academie de Ballet Classique, 162 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4055. dance@abcbend.com. $10/registration fee, $92/session.

Soul in Motion Movement & Dance

Come move with what is moving in you, in community, putting a little more life in your life!! No experience necessary... guided and facilitated to support you to sink down from the chatter of your mind and into your body... inviting it take the lead. Mindful movement and dance... drop in. Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541-948-7015. soulinmotionbend@gmail.com. $20.

PRESENTATIONS + EXHIBITS

Bend Ghost Tours Join for Ghosts and Legends of Downtown Bend Tour and hear all about Bend’s permanent residents! Your spirit guide will lead you through the haunted streets and alleyways of Historic Downtown Bend where you’ll learn about the city’s many macabre tales, long-buried secrets and famous ghosts. Wednesdays-Sundays, 7:30-9pm. Downtown Bend, Downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: 541-3500732. bendghosttours@gmail.com. $25.

Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer

Open Gallery and Studio A Contemporary Realist, David Kreitzer, paints in the tradition of the old masters, and is known for his raking and gloaming light and water paintings. He executed two covers for Atlantic Magazine, and was the featured artist in the American Artist Magazine Thursdays-Sundays, Noon-7pm. Through July 30. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Third Thursday Group Class & Social Dance Group class and social dance at Larkspur Community Center. Class topic changes monthly. No partner or previous experience is required. Everyone is welcome! Ages 18+ (or 16+ w/ parent). Different dance topic each month. Thu, July 20, 6-7:45pm, Thu, Aug. 17, 6-7:45pm, Thu, Sept. 21, 6-7:45pm, Thu, Oct. 19, 6-7:45pm, Thu, Nov. 16, 6-7:45pm and Thu, Dec. 21, 6-7:45pm. Larkspur Community Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 541623-2623. dance@dancewithtravis.com. $10-$20.

ARTS + CRAFTS

9th Street Village Makers Market Join for the 9th Street Village Makers Market hosted by Bevel Craft Brewing, Cultivate Farms and DIYcave featuring five rotating local artisans each week, alongside demos by DIYcave, nonprofits, food carts and craft beer. Every Sunday. Rain or shine. Family friendly! Sundays, Noon-4pm. Through Sept. 24. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 541-972-3835. holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Art Viewing Visit Sagebrushers Art Society in beautiful Bend to see lovely work, paintings and greeting cards by local artists. New exhibit every 8 weeks. Visit Sagebrushersartofbend.com for information on current shows. Wednesdays, 1-4pm, Fridays, 1-4pm and Saturdays, 1-4pm. Sagebrushers Art Society, 117 SW Roosevelt Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-617-0900. Free.

Dry Canyon Arts Association “Lend Me Your Walls” Visit the “Lend Me Your Walls” exhibit at Feast Food Co. with five displayed artists. May 30-Aug. 19. Feast Food Co, 546 NW 7th St, Redmond. Free.

Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio Give the gift of a contemporary realist David Kreitzer original. Stunning Central Oregon splendor, water, koi, fantasy, figure and floral. SF Chronicle: “Kreitzer demonstrates the poetic intensity of the old tradition.” Mondays-Sundays, 11am-5pm. Kreitzer Art Gallery and Studio, 20214 Archie Briggs Road, Bend. Contact: 805-234-2048. jkreitze@icloud.com. Free.

Sisters Farmers Market Join for opening day of the Sisters Farmers Market in the heart of downtown Sisters! Shop from over 35 local farmers, ranchers, artisan food producers, and makers. Live music with Sugar Sweet String Band at 11:30am! Sisters Farmers Market is presented by the nonprofit Seed to Table. Sundays, 10am-2pm. Through Sept. 24. Fir Street Park, Sisters, Sisters. Contact: 541904-0134. sistersfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Free.

Wine 101 Workshop Flights Wine Bar presents its Wine 101 Workshop. If you’re new to wine, vino-curious or intimidated when someone uses the word ’tannin’ or ‘mouthfeel,’ this is the workshop for you! Taste five wines while learning how it’s made and what makes a wine red. July 26, 6:30pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $45 (plus gratuity).

Resilience and Recovery: The Return of Wolves with OLLI-UO Learn more about the charismatic and controversial wolf with OLLI-UO. This presentation will cover wolf social ecology, behavior, feeding habits and the conservation and management of wolves. July 21, 10am-Noon. Downtown Bend Library, 601 Northwest Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1032. lizg@dpls.lib.or.us. Free.

THEATER

Improv Class At Bend Institute of Comedy At the Bend Institute of Comedy you’ll improve your listening skills, build confidence, exercise your brain, take more risks, open your heart and expand your mind. Writer-actor-director John Breen (Portlandia, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Wendy and Lucy) will push you to become fearless in your pursuit of creative excellence. Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm. Through July 31. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-410-5866. improvbend@ gmail.com. $265 (Early Bird Discount by June 18).

Puppeteers for Fears Puppeteers for Fears presents CTHULHU: THE MUSICAL! A rock ‘n’ roll comedy retelling of the horror classic, “The Call of Cthulhu,” performed entirely with puppets! July 26, 8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-1387. highdesertmusichall@gmail.com. $18-$20.

WORDS

Author Event: “Cracked: The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World” by Steve Hawley Please join for this isstore author event. Purchase tickets through Eventbrite. The ugly truth about dams is about to be revealed. During the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the whole messy truth about the legacy of last century’s big dam building binge has come to light. July 20, 6:30-7:30pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-306-6564. julie@ roundaboutbookshop.com. $5.

Hello! Storytime Roundabout books is sharing stories, movement and a touch of music with 0-5 year olds, geared toward those younger ages. There will be a heavy emphasis on fun, so bring your listening ears and a smile. July 26, 10:30-11am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Mystery Book Club

Please join us for Mystery Book Club. We will be discussing Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor. July 19, 6-7pm. Please join in-store or on zoom for Mystery Book Club. The group will discuss The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers. Join zoom link here: https:// us02web.zoom.us/j/87648931984?pwd=eHN4VjRIOVkyck5DL092OE9Nakd2QT09. Wednesdays, 10:30am. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

The stylish Sam Blasucci (they/them) looks like they were transported right out of the ‘70s. They perform at Volcanic Theatre Pub on Sat., July 22 at 8pm.

Courtesy Sam Blasucci

CALENDAR EVENTS

Online Only: Writers Writing - Poetry

Everywhere: Writing Across Genres & Forms Get inspired writing poetry across genres: from receipts to recipes. This is an online program. Registration is required. Registered participants will receive the Zoom link to join the program. This workshop will explore the writing forms and formats we may take for granted that can provide rich opportunities for writing. July 19, 6-8pm. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@ deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Out of This World Book Club Please join for Out of This World Book Club, discussing “A Memory Called Empire” by Arkady Martine. July 24, 6-7pm. Roundabout Books, 900 NW Mount Washington Dr., #110, Bend. Contact: 541-3066564. julie@roundaboutbookshop.com. Free.

Third Thursday Open Mic Night at the High Desert Music Hall This is an in-person program. Step up to the mic for a spoken word night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Readers are invited to arrive early to sign up. Readers have seven minutes at the mic. July 20, 6-8pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-3121032. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

Writers Writing: Quiet Writing Time

Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others’ company. This is an in-person program. Masks are recommended at all in-person library events. Bring personal work, read a book or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available. Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm. Deschutes Public Library-Downtown, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend. Contact: 541-312-1063. paigef@deschuteslibrary.org. Free.

OUTDOOR EVENTS

2 Hour Intro to Kayaking Lesson Test the waters and decide if kayaking is the right activity for you. Tumalo Creek’s intro to kayaking course is the perfect opportunity to give a new activity a try! Test the waters while learning equipment basics, essential paddling strokes and getting in and out of your kayak. Thursdays, 10am-Noon and Every other Saturday, 10amNoon Through Aug. 19. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9407. tumalocreekbend@ gmail.com. $85.

Basic Skills Standup Paddleboard

Class A great launching point for the aspiring paddleboarder, Tumalo Creek’s basic skills standup paddleboard class will prepare participants to confidently explore the region’s flat and moving waterways. In the basic skills standup class you will learn basic paddle strokes, maneuvers, balance, and safety. Fridays-Sundays, 10am-Noon Through Sept. 10. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9407. tumalocreekbend@gmail.com. $85.

Bend Adult Volleyball Bend Hoops adult open gym volleyball sessions offer players a chance to get together and enjoy some competition. To sign up, go to meetup.com and RSVP. Bring exact change. Sundays, 7-9pm and Saturdays, 7:30pm. Bend Hoops, 1307 NE 1st St, Bend. $10.

Bend Summer Criterium Series p/b

Horner Cycling Foundation & Horner

Law, LLP Weekly Criterium race for any level of road rider. Sign up at obra.org. Wednesdays, 4-8pm. Through July 19. Pacific Crest Middle School, 3030 NW Elwood Ln., Bend. Contact: 541-480-6975. molly@bboregonlaw.com. $20/ pre-reg, free/kids.

Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Chal-

Wandering Bare Nudist Group Wandering

Join us for the Big Butte Challenge, where families and individuals come together to explore eight butte-iful buttes & breweries across Central Oregon, at their own pace, between Memorial Day and Labor Day Weekend. Your reward? Custom Big Butte Merch, swag bags, and a free pint at each butte-sponsored brewery. June 5-Sept. 4. Contact: info@ cascaderelays.com. $20-$60.

The Big Butte Challenge

lenge

The Central Oregon Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge is a self-paced hiking challenge up six iconic peaks in beautiful Central Oregon. Explore new mountains, test your limits and level up your outdoor experience, all while helping support outdoor nonprofits. June 21-October 31. June 21-Oct. 31. Contact: info@socialadventures.net. $50.

Cog Wild Daily Mountain Bike Shuttles

Visit the website or call to book shuttles or talk trails. Daily shuttles to Wanoga, Swampy Lakes and Dutchman Flat Sno-Parks at 9am, 10:30am and noon. 7:45am weekend shuttles or as requested with 4 or more riders. Park at Cog Wild and ride back to your car. Mondays-Sundays, 9-10am.

Through Oct. 31. COG WILD, 19221 SW Century Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-385-7002. info@cogwild.com. $17/Swampy or Wanoga, $22/Dutchman.

Fit & Float Instructor led, low impact workout in the park, followed by an optional float down the Deschutes! Meet new friends and enjoy some fun in the sun! Saturdays, 9-10am. Through Sept.

2. Farewell Bend Park, 1000 SW Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 707-309-4589. estellecfitness@ gmail.com. $18.

Pacific Northwest Classic 2023 Watch over 700 pickleball players compete for a $34k purse! Sponsored by Thump Coffee and hosted by Bend Pickleball Club, Pacific Northwest Classic is one of the region’s most popular pickleball tournaments among amateurs and pros. Join us for fun, fast-paced play served up under the high desert sun! July 26-30, 8am-6pm. Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd., Bend. Free.

Bare Nudist Group will host a clothing-optional nature walk at Flatiron Rock Trailhead. Nothing more freeing than being out in nature. Except, being out in nature naked! Hikers are encouraged to shed their clothing, freeing themselves from the sweaty, hot, itchy burden of clothing or peer judgment. July 23, 3-5pm. Flatiron Rock Trailhead, Off of HWY 20, Deschutes County Wilderness. Contact: wanderingbareoregon@gmail.com. Free.

Yoga, Hike and Brew Join for an unforgettable guided tour and insider’s experience of Bend culture at Pilot Butte! Experience a grounding outdoor yoga class, a professional guided hike with history and culture of Central Oregon and a local craft beer. Reserve on their website. Mondays, 8-10am. Through Sept. 25. Pilot Butte State Park, Pilot Butte State Park, Bend. $42. Join for an unforgettable guided tour and insider’s experience of Bend culture at Tumalo Park! Experience a grounding outdoor yoga class, a professional guided hike with history and culture of Central Oregon and a refreshing, local kombucha. Fridays, 8-11am. Through Sept. 29. Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend. $65. Join for an unforgettable guided tour and insider’s experience of Bend culture at Smith Rock! Experience a grounding outdoor yoga class, a professional guided hike with history and culture of Central Oregon and a local craft beer. Reserve on their website!

Saturdays-Sundays, 8am-Noon Through Sept. 30. Smith Rock State Park, Terrebonne OR, Smith Rock SP, Terrebonne. Contact: 503-888-3674. wildlandguidingcompany@gmail.com. $95.

VOLUNTEER

Redmond Running Group Run

All levels welcome. Find the Redmond Oregon Running Klub on Facebook for weekly run details. Thursdays, 6:15pm. City of Redmond, Redmond, Or., Redmond. Contact: rundanorun1985@gmail.com.Free.

Roll Session In River 2 -hour kayak roll session in the river. Learn to roll a kayak off of the dock on the Deschutes River. Whether it’s your first time in a whitewater kayak, or you need a refresher after years out of your boat, these roll classes are a great place to start. Every other Thursday, 5-7pm.

Through Aug. 31. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. $75.

Bunny Rescue Needs Volunteers

Looking for more volunteers to help with tidying bunny enclosures, feeding, watering, giving treats, head scratches, play time and fostering. All ages welcome and time commitments are flexible — weekly, monthly or fill-in. Located at the south end of Redmond. Email Lindsey with your interests and availability: wildflowerbunnylove@gmail.com. Ongoing.

Thrive Moving Volunteers Support your neighbors by helping them move to their new home. If interested, fill out the volunteer form or reach out! Ongoing. Contact: 541-728-1022. TCOmoving22@gmail.com.

Dario Re is an artist and the lead singer of the group Heatspeak. The band features acoustic guitar, violin, drums and many more instruments. See them with Chiggi Momo at High Desert Music Hall on Fri., July 21 at 8pm.

Courtesy Heat Speak

Volunteer with Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities for almost every age. Salvation Army has an emergency food pantry, the groups visit residents of assisted living centers and make up gifts for veterans and the homeless. Ongoing. Contact: 541-389-8888.

Volunteer, Feed the Masses! At Family Kitchen, the mission is to serve anyone who needs nutritious meals in a safe and caring environment. They have tons of volunteer needs - servers, cooks, shoppers, and more. Groups and teams wanted! Monthly or quarterly opportunities! Visit familykitchen.org/volunteer to fill out a volunteer interest form. Mondays-Sundays. Family Kitchen, 231 NW Idaho, Bend. Contact: tori@familykitchen.org. Free.

Volunteering in Oregon’s High Desert with ONDA Oregon Natural Desert Association is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting, defending and restoring Oregon’s high desert for current and future generations. ONDA opened registration for its spring 2023 stewardship trips. For more info, visit its website. Ongoing.

GROUPS + MEETUPS

Bend Pinochle Club Plays Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. All skills and ages welcome , learn how to play. Come early for snacks. Single deck on Thur. and Fri, double deck on Wed. Occasional tournaments. Wednesdays-Fridays, 11:30am3pm. Golden Age Card Club, 40 SE 5th St, Bend. Contact: 541-389-1752, during play hours. bendpinochle@gmail.com. $3/single, $7/double.

Bend Ukelele Group (BUGs) Do you play Uke? Like to learn to play? Beginners and experienced players all welcome to join the fun every Tuesday at 6:30-8pm at Big E’s just off 3rd street near Reed Market. Go play with the group! Tue, Dec. 6, 6:30pm and Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Big E’s Sports Bar, 1012 SE Cleveland Ave., Bend. Contact: 206-707-6337. Free.

Bend YP Social Not only is this a great opportunity to meet with other young professionals in the area, it’s your opportunity to learn more about how The Box Factory is expanding! July 26, 5-7pm. Immersion Brewing Barrel Room, 550 SW Industrial Way #185, Bend. Contact: 541382-5792. jenng@bendchamber.org. $15/Bend Chamber Members, $25 Non-members.

Board Game Social Club Join every Thursday for Board Game Social Club! Come in and join other gamers in the game library. Whether you’re new to town, board gaming or both, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with other board game players! See you there! Thursdays, 6-10pm. Through Dec. 1. Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial way #150, bend. Contact: 541-6398121. hello@moderngamesbend.com. $5.

Competitive Cribbage Play nine games of cribbage versus nine different opponents. Cash prizes awarded based on number of wins. Mondays, 5-8pm. Deschutes Junction, 2940 N Hwy 97, Bend. Contact: 541-530-1112. rickyticky1954@gmail.com. $2-$18.

Hysteria Comedy Collective: Comedy Writing Workshop Welcome to Hysteria, a comedy collective open to all female-identifying, trans and non-binary folks. Whether you are a seasoned performer or completely new to the scene, Hysteria invites you to join the community of professional, novice and aspiring stand-up comedians. Its mission is to create a space where there is support for each other’s growth as writers/performers, give and receive feedback on materials and foster a more inclusive, progressive and artistic comedy community. Third Wednesday of every month, 5:30-7pm. Open Space Event Studios, 220 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend. $10.

Redmond Chess Club Redmond Chess Club meets Tuesday evenings at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond. Come join for an evening of chess! Everyone is welcome. Sets provided or bring your own. Contact Gilbert at 503-490-9596. Tuesdays, 6-9pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 503-4909596. raygoza_gilbert@yahoo.com. Free.

Repair Café Got a broken something? Bring it to the repair cafe! A free community event connecting people with broken stuff together with people who like to fix stuff. July 19, 5:30-7:30pm. High Desert Music Hall, 818 SW Forest Ave, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-1387. highdesertmusichall@gmail.com. Free.

Riverside Yoga + Wine Event This special yoga event is designed to help you feel good, get centered and move mindfully. After a one-hour outdoor yoga practice the group’ll walk over to Va Piano Winery to sample their wine and enjoy the views. All levels welcome. Adults over 21 only.

Fri, June 30, 5:30-7:30pm, Fri, July 21, 5:307:30pm and Fri, Aug. 11, 5:30-7:30pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $35.

Scavenger Hunt Race Join for Modern Games’ Scavenger Hunt Race. There is a $1,000 prize pool, and first place gets $500. Each team will receive 3 shirts and a backpack. Extra shirts available for $10. July 22, 11am-10pm. Modern Games, 550 SW Industrial way #150, bend. Contact: 541-639-8121. hello@moderngamesbend. com. $30.

Wild Women Book Club Come join other women in community as participants dive deep into the untamed feminine psyche. This is set up in a way that you can jump in at any time with or without reading the “required” pages. Join in the discussion or just come for a cup of tea and listen! Fourth Wednesday of every month, 6-8pm. The Peoples Apothecary, 19570 Amber Meadow Dr, Bend. Contact: 541-728-2368. classes@thepeoplesapothecary.net. $9/online, $10/door.

FUNDRAISING

Circle of Friends, Changing Futures Fundraiser Event Join for a fun night as the community raises money for Circle of Friends — mentoring program for the youth in Sisters. Live auction, online auction, chili cook-off, potato bar, country band, line dancing and much more! Get your tickets today! July 22, 12-8:30pm.

Sisters Rodeo Grounds, 67637 Highway 20, Bend. Contact: 971-409-8461. kellyb@circleoffriendsoregon.org. $100.

Healing Reins Bingo Indulge in the excitement of Bingo and savor every sip! By participating in the Bingo event and enjoying a refreshing pint, you’ll not only experience a great time, but also support a worthy cause. Every Bingo card purchased and $1 of every pint sold will directly benefit Healing Reins. July 25, 6-8pm. Deschutes Brewery & Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, bend. Contact: 5413829410. rileys@healingreins.org. Free.

EVENTS + MARKETS

Apero Hours at Lone Pine Coffee Roasters Apero Hours at Lone Pine with natural wine and small plates. Fridays, 5-8pm and Saturdays, 5-8pm. Lone Pine Coffee Roasters, 910 NW Harriman, Bend. Contact: www.lonepinecoffeeroasters.com. Free.

Bend Farmers Market A vibrant downtown outdoor market with amazing, local, fresh products from Central Oregon. Wednesdays, 11am3pm. Through Oct. 11. Brooks Alley, downtown Bend, Bend. Contact: bendfarmersmarket@ gmail.com. Free.

Bend Night Market Take a dive into curated vintage, jewelry, arts, food trucks, cocktails, local brews, live music with Amargosa and DJ Greg Garretson spinning tunes. Cornhole and mocktails, too! Fridays, 5pm. Through Aug. 25. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Free.

El Tianguis de Oregon This family-friendly event will host a variety of Latino and local business owners. The event includes live music, vendors, traditional food and beverages. July 22, 4-10pm. General Duffy’s Waterhole, 404 SW Forest Avenue, Redmond. Contact: contacto@ oregonperoenespanol.com. Free.

Friday Flower Markets with Central Oregon Flower Collective Stop by for a weekly Friday Flower Market with Central Oregon Flower Collective. This stellar group of local flower farmers will bring you a plethora of floral delights to choose from, including vase arrangements, straight bunches, bouquets, plant starts, farm fresh eggs, herbs and more. Every week at Pomegranate! Fridays, 2-5:30pm. Through Sept. 29. Pomegranate Home and Garden, 120 NE River Mall Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-383-3713. hello@pomegranate-home.com. Free.

Grand Opening Come celebrate JPAIGE and Saturday Swimwear, two makers who have come together to open up Local Assembly, a brick and mortar that showcases its swimwear and leather bags along with other beautifully curated products. Enjoy live music, local ice-cream and permanent jewelry. July 21, 4-8pm. Local Assembly, 121 NW Kearney st, Bend. Contact: localassemblyshop@gmail.com. Free.

Heritage Walking Tours

The Deschutes

Historical Museum offers walking tours of historical significance around Bend’s downtown district, neighborhoods, and sites, Saturdays May through August. All tours leave the museum at 10:30am and are led by our knowledgeable and trained museum volunteers. Registration is required. Visit the museum’s website for tour information. Saturdays, 10:30am-Noon Through Aug. 26. Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-389-1813. info@ deschuteshistory.org. $10.

Scott Dyer Fine Art: Munch N Music

Art Booth Scott Dyer Fine Art at Munch N Music Art Booth. Come by to see all new painting offerings! Drop to by to say hello, check out the new paintings, enjoy the free music and food carts. July 20, 5-9pm. Scott Dyer, 62748 Larkview Rd, Bend. Contact: 714-869-6780. scotthdyer@yahoo.com. $40-$500.

Street Dog Hero Adoption Event First Street Dog Hero adoption event at Tumalo Farmstand! Your local Central Oregon indoor/ outdoor produce market. July 22, 3-6pm. Tumalo Farmstand, 64677 Cook Ave, Bend. Free.

Summer Market Come out and join us at the micro-lavender farm in Redmond. Lots of vendors, artisans, food and cocktails! July 22, 11am-4pm. Deschutes River Lavender, 5703 NW Maple Ave., Redmond. Contact: deanna@ deschutesriverlavender.com. Free.

Third Thursday in Northwest Crossing! Third Thursdays in Northwest Crossing anchored at The Grove Market Hall! Art, music and community! Every month, Third Thursday. Third Thursday of every month, 5-8pm. The Grove, 921 NW Mt. Washington Drive, Bend. Free.

Zorba the Greek Food Truck PopUp Zorba the Greek food truck will be at the Redmond Farmers Market every Thursday from Noon-7pm. They serve three varieties of authentic Greek gyros, a village Greek salad, Greek potatoes, a delicious feta dip and house made baklava. Thursdays, Noon-7pm. Through Sept. 14. Redmond Farmers Market, Centennial Park, Redmond. Contact: 541-674-8766. $7-$23.

FAMILY + KIDS

Aloha Friday Fun and Games Build confidence, create opportunities and overcome obstacles. Fridays in Summer 2023. Two-hour sessions of unique fun and games designed to help youth, build skills, learn lessons, create relationships and cultivate qualities vital to success. Ages 5-6 (9-11am). Ages 7-9 (11am-1pm). Ages 10-12 (1pm-3pm). Fridays, 9am3pm. Through Sept. 1. Lava Ridge Elementary, 20805 Cooley Rd, Bend. Contact: 808-333-2708. $25-$35.

Art Camps for Kids Want real art for your kids? There are four unique camps to explore. Spend three hours learning different techniques, art history and creating unique work. Classes are Mon. through Wed., taught by a licensed art educator and artist. Mondays, 9am-Noon Through Aug. 10. ArtSpaz Art Studio, 20894 SE King Hezekiah Way, Bend. Contact: 714-747-2439. karen@artspaz.com. $105.

Girls Who Code: Summer Immersion

Program Participants will join live, virtual, supportive classrooms led by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America and Accenture. They’ll participate in the brand-new game design course to learn the fundamentals of game design, UX, the iterative design process and more. By the end of the program, they’ll build a suite of short games using the p5.js library for JavaScript developed specifically for creative coding. Eligible students can even apply for laptop or hotspot access and grants of up to $300 for financial support! June 1-Aug. 31. Contact: meaghan.flaherty@girlswhocode.com. Free.

Half Day Upper Deschutes Kayak Tour

The half-day trip on the Upper Deschutes is the perfect mini-adventure for visitors who want to fit another activity into their day. The flatwater section of the Deschutes, lying between Benham and Dillion Falls, provides an excellent escape for those seeking a casual paddling outing. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Through Aug. 30. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9407. tumalocreekbend@gmail.com. $125.

Kids Gardening Camp

During the course on gardening, students will participate in the basic skills of seed starting, planting, weeding and watering. They will start their own seeds, and harvesting food from the garden to eat. July 19, 10am-2pm. Homestead Farms, 55535 Homestead Way, Bend. Contact: 925783-4074. camphomesteadbend@gmail.com. $50.

The popular ‘80s band Tears for Fears reunited last year for the first time since 2004 to release the new album “The Tipping Point.” Watch them at Hayden Homes Amphitheater on Wed., July 26 at 6:30pm.

Courtesy Tears For Fears Instagram

october 26 - 27, 2023 get tickets: benddesign.org two day gathering for speakers, films, creativity & conversation for designers, changemakers and the curious.

OLD MILL DISTRICT

Kids in Grades 1st-5th Grade Summer Program Bend International School will be running a 3-week summer program: June 19th23rd July 10-14 July 24-28 Mondays-Fridays, 8:30am-5:30pm. Through July 28. Bend International School, 63020 OB Riley Rd., Bend. Contact: 541-797-7038. shanda@bendinternationalschool. org. $275/week, $250/week for siblings.

Kids Ninja Warrior Summer Camp (5day) Drop your kids off this summer at Free Spirit! Your kids will meet other ninja enthusiasts, build important movement skills and have a ton of fun. Morning and afternoon camps available, as well as 4-day and 5-day camps. Age 6-10. July 24-28, 1-4pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $235.

Kids Welding Half-Day Camp DIY cave is offering a kids half day welding camps for ages 10 and up. Each day offers a different welding technique including Stick Welding, MIG Welding and MIG Metal Art (Weld-A-Saurus). Each class can be taken alone, or in combination with the other classes for 3 days of learning to weld. Mondays-Tuesdays, 9am-2pm. Through Aug. 16. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $249.

Kids Whitewater 4 Day Kayaking Camp

Emphasizing both safety and fun, campers will be introduced to swift water. Paddlers will gain river-running confidence as they get ready for a lifetime of paddling fun. Ages 10-15. Mon, June 26, 9am-4pm, Mon, July 24, 9am-4pm and Mon, Aug. 21, 9am-4pm. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541317-9407. tumalocreekbend@gmail.com. $595.

Learn Robotics Come learn real-world robotics. DIY Cave’s robots have advanced capabilities like object tracking, speech recognition, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Learn to program new behaviors including how to walk, dance, talk, see, hear and interact with surroundings. With ARC software, programming skills are broken down into easy to learn steps. Wednesdays, 2-3:30 and 4-5:30pm. DIY Cave, 444 SE Ninth St. Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-388-2283. makeit@diycave.com. $50.

Mini-Ninja Classes Your children will develop important coordination skills, improve balance, and build confidence as they tackle ninja warrior obstacle courses designed around a weekly theme. During these classes the group also play under a parachute, giggle during bubble time and sing songs together. Interactive with parents. Age 2-3 plus parent/caregiver. Fridays, 9:30-10:15 and 10:30-11:15am. Through Aug. 18. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-2413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $120.

FOOD + DRINK

2023 Crawfish Boil Join in bringing together the community for the second annual, southern style crawfish boil. Two opportunities to join in on the fun (July 24 and August 22). Reservations are required, please call the pub to secure your spot. Mon, July 24, 6-8pm and Tue, Aug. 22, 6-8pm. Cascade Lakes Brewpub, 1441 SW Chandler Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-388-4998. alex@cascadelakes.com. $50+.

Fried Chicken Thursdays Fried Chicken Thursdays at Flights Wine Bar! Dine in with a 2-piece plate with sides and a biscuit for $18 or take an 8-piece bucket and a bottle to-go! Upgrade to the “Balla Bucket” to get a selected bottle of champagne. Thursdays, 3-9pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $38.

Slammin’ Summer Series: Jackson’s Corner and Spider City Brewing Jackson’s Corner and Spider City Brewing team up to bring you a night of local beer and food. Five curated courses with beer pairings. Meet the brewmaster and team of chefs behind this night to remember! July 26, 5-10pm. Jackson’s Corner Westside, 845 NW Delaware Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-647-2198. jacksonscornerbend@gmail.com. $90.

CALENDAR

King Trivia Sunday funday king trivia every Sunday! Sundays, 4-6pm. Through Dec. 31. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@ gmail.com. Free.

Learn From the Best: Mixology Lessons Don’t know your Old Fashioned from your Moscow Mule? Would you like to learn how to craft a great cocktail like a pro? Taught by renowned mixologist Cody Kennedy, these classes will help you master the art of cocktail-making! Wednesdays, 1-2pm. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. $25.

Locals’ Night with The Bluegrass

Moms + Groms Meetup Moms + Groms is officially back at Boss Rambler 3-6pm every Wednesday! Moms, it’s simple: show up with your grom(s) to socialize and drink beer (or whatever you want) with other moms while the kiddos make new friends! All moms get $1 off drinks! Wednesdays, 3-6pm. Boss Rambler Beer Club, 1009 NW Galveston Ave., Bend. Free.

Nano-Ninja Summer Camp (4-day)

Drop your kids off this summer at Free Spirit to have fun climbing, learning Ninja Warrior obstacle training and making new ninja friends! Morning and afternoon camps available, as well as 4-day and 5-day camps. Age 4-6. Kids must be restroom independent. July 24-27, 9am-Noon. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-2413919. info@freespiritbend.com. $215.

Nano-Ninja Summer Camp (5-day) Drop your kids off this summer at Free Spirit to have fun climbing, learning Ninja Warrior obstacle training and making new ninja friends! Morning and afternoon camps available, as well as 4-day and 5-day camps. Age 4-6. Kids must be restroom independent. July 17-21, 1-4pm. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $235.

Nature Writing Summer Camp! The great outdoors have inspired poets, writers and storytellers since time began! In this fun, interactive writing camp, you will read excerpts from some great nature writers, play storytelling games and explore the natural world around to inspire your own stories and poems! Ages 8-11. July 24-28, 10am-Noon. Sawyer Park, 62999 O.B. Riley Road, Bend. Contact: 978-771-4635. claire. brislin@writenowprograms.com. $175.

Ninja Elite Classes Increase athletic performance through the exciting sport of ninja warrior! Through focus and determination you go through the three main components of ninja warrior: gymnastics, ninja warrior obstacles and rock climbing. Have lots of fun, while achieving a stronger body, enhancing balance, developing coordination and building confidence. Age 8-12. Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm.

Through Aug. 17. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $135.

Youth Paddle Day Camp: Kayak They will guide your youth for the day and introduce them to the fun of kayaking in Central Oregon. Kids are provided with the opportunity to hang out with other youth, work together, learn from a pro and have a blast practicing new skills. Ages 8-15.

Tuesdays, 9am-4pm. Through July 29. Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way Suite 6, Bend. Contact: 541-317-9407. tumalocreekbend@gmail.com. $150.

Sunday Brunch Sunday Brunch featuring fresh local, seasonal ingredients and beverage specials. Sundays, 10am-1pm. Eqwine Wine Bar, 218 SW 4th St, Redmond. Contact: 541-527-4419. Free.

BEER + DRINK

Aloha Fridays Celebrate the weekend with Aloha Friday’s at Monkless Belgian Ales. Come in wearing a Hawaiian shirt, and get a $1 off your first beer. Cheers to summer! Fri, July 21, 11am-10pm, Fri, Aug. 11, 11am-10pm and Fri, Sept. 1, 11am10pm. Monkless Belgian Ales Brasserie, 803 SW Industrial Way, Bend. Contact: 541-797-6760. Free.

Bottle & Board Mondays Join on Mondays at Bend Wine Bar for local, small batch Oregon and Washington wines at the Box Factory. Take $5 off any white wine and cheese, salami or charcuterie board or $10 off a red wine and board. Tasting room for The Winery at Manzanita. Mondays, 2-9pm. The Bend Wine Bar & Winery Tasting Room, 550 SW Industrial Way, Suite 194, Bend. Contact: info@bendwinebar.com. Free.

Cork & Barrel 2023 Brings Walla

Walla Wine to Bend And as a wine event series that highlights a different region every year, the 2023 Cork & Barrel fundraiser is excited to announce bringing the Walla Walla Valley to Central Oregon for guests to experience all that America’s Best Wine Region has to offer. As Central Oregon’s largest wine event, the annual Cork & Barrel fundraising series raises vital funds–approximately 20%–of the annual operating budget of KIDS Center, the area’s only children’s abuse advocacy center. July 20-22. Riverhouse Convention Center, 2850 NW Rippling River Ct., Bend. Contact: 541-306-4669. $100-$200.

Cross Cut Warming Hut: Locals’ Day!

Tuesdays are Locals’ Day. Every Tuesday enjoy $1 off regular size draft beverages. Come by the Warming Hut and hang out by the fire. See you soon, Bend! Tuesdays. Crosscut Warming Hut No 5, 566 SW Mill View Way, Bend.

Fundraising Dinner and Featured

Flight with Vital Wines Join for an intimate family dinner with nonprofit winery Vital from Walla Walla. Enjoy five wines and a casual family-style dinner in the new “Flight Lounge." Taste through some fantastic wines made by the founder and president Ashley Trout of Brook and Bull Cellars. July 20, 4:30pm. Flights Wine Bar, 1444 NW College Way Suite 1, Bend. Contact: 541-728-0753. flightswinebend@gmail.com. $110 (including gratuity).

Growler Discount Night! Enjoy $2 off growler fills every Wednesday at Bevel! Wednesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: 831-245-1922. holla@bevelbeer. com. Free.

Collective Monday is the day to be at Silver Moon Brewing! Come on down and join the local family all day every Monday! Silver Moon offers $3 pints of the core lineup beers and $4 pours of the barrel-aged beers all day. Come down and sample what’s new while also enjoying the brand new food menu! It’s a steal of a deal that they won’t be chasing you out the door for! Mondays. Silver Moon Brewing, 24 NW Greenwood Ave., Bend. Free. Locals’ Day Come on down to Bevel Craft Brewing for $4 beers and cider and $1 off wine all day. There are also food specials from the food carts located out back at The Patio! Tuesdays. Bevel Craft Brewing, 911 SE Armour St., Bend. Contact: holla@bevelbeer.com. Free.

Meet the Winemaker Meet winemaker Piper Underbrink and her knockout wines. She started Sealionne Wines in Newberg and is the winemaker for Privé Vineyard on Chehalem Mountain. Highly regarded Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and a bit of Syrah and Port as well. Great opportunity to meet the winemaker from two outstanding Oregon wineries! July 20, 5-7pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. Free/ Viaggio Wine Club members, $10/non-members.

Mixed Case Tuesdays Shop Viaggio Wine Merchant on Tuesdays and receive 15% off your purchase of any mixed case of wine (12 bottles), and 20% off special order cases we order for you. Tuesdays, 3-9pm. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541299-5060. info@viaggiowine.com. Free.

Munich Mondays: $1 Off Liters Prost!

Join for Munich Mondays! Get your favorite German Bier in a 1L mug for $1 off normal pricing. Full menu and amazing beer all day. Mondays, 3-10pm. Prost! Bend, 40 SW Century Dr. #140, Bend. Contact: info@prostbend.com.

Show Your Concert Ticket, Get 20% Off! Get your concert nights started at Viaggio! Located three minutes from the amphitheater, show your ticket for 20% off your bar bill! Promotion starts 2 hours before showtime (ex: 7pm show = promotion runs 5pm to 7pm). Exclusions: bubble bars, First Fridayevents, Coravin wines, bottle sales. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Through Sept. 14. Viaggio Wine Merchant, 210 SW Century Drive, Suite 160, Bend. Contact: 541-299-5060. benjamin@viaggiowine.com. Varies.

Sip Whether you’re a newbie to Cork & Barrel or a veteran KIDS Center supporter, Sip never disappoints. There is something for everyone at this fun, energetic wine tasting party! Sample wines from the guest region, the Walla Walla Valley and chat with the winemakers and winery owners. Sample small bites and mingle with several hundred wine lovers while you enjoy the summer evening on the back deck and riverside patio at The Riverhouse on the Deschutes. Live music, a silent auction and a little competitive fun are guaranteed to keep the evening lively! July 21, 4:30-7:30pm. Riverhouse on the Deschutes, 3075 N. Highway 97, Bend. Contact: dross@kidscenter.org. $100-$125.

Suttle Lodge’s Brewery Cookout Series: Fracture Brewing

Join every Wednesday this summer for a Brewery Cookout featuring beer from the Pacific Northwest, and a barbecue dinner by the creek! This week Suttle Lodge will be joined by Fracture Brewing out of Portland. July 26, 5-7pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541-638-7001. info@thesuttlelodge.com. $20 a plate, first come, first served.

Paula Dreyer is a classically trained composer and pianist living in Bend. She’s playing in Suttle Lodge’s Canoe Concert Series on Fri., Aug. 4 at 4pm.

Courtesy Paula Dreyer

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Suttle Lodge’s Brewery Cookout Series: pFriem Family Brewers Join every Wednesday this summer for a Brewery Cookout featuring beer from the Pacific Northwest, and a barbecue dinner by the creek! This week Suttle Lodge will be joined by pFriem Family Brewers out of Hood River. July 19, 5-7pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541-638-7001. info@thesuttlelodge.com. $20 a plate, first come, first served.

Suttle Lodge’s Wine on the Deck Series: Bar Fiori Join every Tuesday this summer for wine made in the Pacific Northwest, poured by some of the best local winemakers and paired with seasonal small plates from their Skip Kitchen. This week, they welcome Bar Fiori of Bend. Bar Fiori was started in 2021 by Bend local, Kelsey Kuther. July 25, 3-6pm. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541-323-0964. $60.

Whiskey Tuesdays The Cross-eyed Cricket Watering Hole is offering exclusive access to a library of top shelf whiskeys every Tue. Oneounce pours for reasonable prices. Come by and try something new, or sip on your favorites! Tuesdays, 11am-11pm. Cross-Eyed Cricket, 20565 NE Brinson Blvd., Bend. Free.

Wine Tasting Every Third Thursday Our resident wine expert, David, will pour hand-selected wines from across Oregon and around the globe. He’ll introduce you to new grapes, producers and styles. He will help you select unique and exceptional wines from a continually rotating selection. Stop by anytime between 5-7p. Third Thursday of every month, 5-7pm. West Coast Provisions, 2735 NW Crossing Dr., Bend. Free.

Zorba The Greek Truck Pop-Up Zorba, the Greek food truck, will pop up at Boneyard Beer every Friday throughout the summer, serving up authentic gyros, grilled potatoes, feta dip, Greek salad, house made baklava and baklava ice cream. Grab a beer and check it out! Fridays, Noon-7pm. Through July 28. Boneyard Beer, 37 NW Lake Place, Bend. Contact: 907-394-6802. zorbathegreektruck@outlook.com. Free.

HEALTH + WELLNESS

Art Works Yoga on the Lawn Five weeks of donation-based classes on the lawn at Sisters Art Works from July 10 - Aug.14. Taught by Black Butte Chiropractic and YOGA instructors. A $10 donation is recommended, but not required. All levels of yoga expertise are welcome! Mondays, 5-6pm. Through Aug. 14. Sisters Art Works, 204 West Adams, Sisters. Contact: info@sistersfolkfestival.org. Free.

Bend Zen Meditation Group Bend Zen sits every Mon, evening at 7. Arrive at 6:45pm to orient yourself and meet others. The group has two 25-minute sits followed by a member-led Dharma discussion from 8:05-8:30pm. All are welcome! Learn more and sign up for emails at www.bendzen. net. Mondays, 6:45-8:30pm. Brooks Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 469 Wall St., Bend. Contact: bendzensitting@gmail.com. Donations accepted.

Breathe: Conscious Connected

Breathing The source of daily issues are locked in the unconscious. Rebirthing breathwork, or conscious connected breathing, is a powerful, safe and gentle way to bring them to the surface for clearing. Enjoy a healing gong bath after the breath work. No experience necessary. July 21, 7:15-8:45pm. Bend Hot Yoga, 1230 NE 3rd St. UnitA320, Bend. Contact: yoga@bendhotyoga.com. $20/BHY members, $30/non-members.

Dances of Universal Peace

The Dances of Universal Peace are a simple form of sacred circle dance that celebrates the variety of pathways to awareness, to divinity, to love. Each dance is fully taught, combining a sung sacred phrase and unison movements. The aim is peace, integrating body, mind and heart. Sat, July 8, 7-8:30pm and Sat, July 22, 7-8:30pm. Hanai Foundation, 62430 Eagle Road, Bend. Contact: 541-306-0203. DUPinBend@gmail.com. $5-$20.

Drum Circle Sirah of Ezra Alya and Carly of Kismet Creations would like to invite you to come and sit your bones on the ground at Drake Park. Bring your drum, or you use the community offered drums, and reconnect to Mother Earth. July 25, 6:30-7:30pm. Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd., Bend. Contact: 541-620-2092. sirahkreitzer@gmail.com. Free.

Fit and Float Have fun in the sun in an instructor-led, low impact workout in the park, followed by optional floating down the river. Move your body, connect with your community, soak up the sun and enjoy the summer! Saturdays, 9-10am. Through Sept. 2. Farewell Bend Park, 1000 SW Reed Market Rd., Bend. Contact: 707-309-4589. estellecfitness@gmail.com. $18.

Forest Bathing Slow down and rest with a guided forest bathing walk. Begin with a guided deepening into the senses and then be led through a series of invitations that offer the opportunity for deeper relaxation and connection with ourselves and the living world. Concludes with wildcrafted tea. July 23, 10am-Noon. Shevlin Park, 18920 Shevlin Rd., Bend. Contact: mindy@rootedpresence.com. $35.

Grief Reframed for Teens Teens need each other now more than ever. This safe space allows teens to hold and be held as they navigate the struggles of growing up and dealing with loneliness, loss, divorce, death and anxiety, in these challenging times. Both a grief counselor and licensed mental health therapist are present. Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm. Good Grief Guidance, 33 NW Louisiana Ave, Bend. Contact: 541-223-9955. info@livingundone.com. $50.

Group Meditation Classes Join Amy Kowalski LMT, Cht Tuesday evenings from 5:307pm for group meditation classes. Drop-ins are welcome. Call 541-330-0334 to reserve your spot today. Amy will guide participants into the present moment through centering breath work and attention to the body for grounding and relaxation. Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm. Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, 39 NW Louisiana Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-330-0334. info@hawthorncenter.com. $15.

High Desert Herb Talk with Jasmine Plant by plant, deepen your connection with the land around Juniper Perserve, guided by local folk herbalist Jasmine Kocie of Heart Wrench Studio. Learn sovereign approaches to healing oneself with bountiful regional plant allies. Traverse a broad range of topics including; wilderness first aid, plant spirit connection and energetics. July 22, 9-11am. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend. Contact: activities@juniperpreserve.com. $45.

Kirtan: Celebrate With the Bend Bhakti Collective Kirtan, sacred song, dance and community. Celebrate with the Bend Bhakti Collective. Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. First Presbyterian Heritage Hall, 230 NE Ninth St., Bend. Contact: 541-382-4401. Free-$20.

Mom + Baby Yoga Classes Flow from pose to pose toning, stretching and strengthening your body while releasing tension. Plus, the group will work to properly strengthen abdominal and back muscles to reduce postpartum back pain, while including movements and songs with babies. Moms and babies age 6 week - pre crawlers. Thursdays, 10:45am-Noon

Through Aug. 17. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $120.

Nature Yoga with Horses When you spend time outside in the elements, you start to rebalance ourselves physically, mentally and energetically. Horses help individuals find a space of inner-peace. All levels yoga practice combining Hatha yoga, breath work, meditation and Ayurvedic theory led by Kat Gregory, E-RYT and surrounded by the healing presence of horses.

Tue, June 20, 11am-Noon-Thu, June 22, 6-7pm, Thu, July 6, 6-7pm, Tue, July 18, 11am-NoonThu, July 20, 6-7pm and Thu, July 27, 6-7pm. CHOICE Tribe, 23045 Alfalfa Market Road, Bend. Contact: 541-815-3131. choicetribeoregon@ gmail.com. $25.

Outdoor Yoga Classes Join outside in the fresh air for this all levels adult Vinyasa Flow Yoga Class built around sun salutations and creative sequencing to build heat, endurance, flexibility and strength. You will be guided safely through smooth pose-to-pose transitions as you move with your breath. Check website for prices! Mondays-Tuesdays-Fridays-Saturdays, 9:15-10:15am. Through Sept. 19. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@ freespiritbend.com. $20.

Paddle Strong A paddle boarding class beautifully infused with fitness and yoga. Move at a gentle pace on your board as you balance the mind and body. Working on flexibility through movement and postures. Suitable for all skill levels. RSVP at juniperpreserve.com Sundays, 10-11am. Juniper Preserve, 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr., Bend.

Shadow Yoga Basics, Donation Based Introduces principles and practices of Shadow Yoga, with an emphasis on the lower structure and building the pathway of power. Pay what you can. Mondays, 6-7pm. Continuum, A School of Shadow Yoga, 155 SW Century Drive, Suite 112, Bend. Contact: 541588-2480. info@continuum-yoga.com. $1 - $19.

Sit Spot Community Gathering and Meditation: A Mini Forest Bathing Experience Need a midweek pick-me-up? This experience focuses on coming together and enjoying the peace of the forest. It includes a brief sensory opening meditation, 20-30 minutes to enjoy a solo “sit spot”, a core forest bathing invitation for reducing stress and reconnecting to nature and an optional closing sharing circle. Wed, July 19, 6:30-7:30pm and Thu, July 27, 6:30-7:30pm. Tumalo State Park, 64120 O. B. Riley Rd, Bend. Contact: mindy@rootedpresence. com. $20.

Sound of Soul Event, sponsored by ECKANKAR You are warmly invited to sing or listen to “HU,” a love song to God for 20 minutes. Followed with spiritual conversation. RSVP in MeetUp or to webmaster@eckankaroregon.org. You will be sent a Zoom link prior to July 26. July 26, 7-8pm. Free.

Sunday on the Green Community members volunteer their esoteric services including tarot, intuitive art, astrology, reiki and more in the spirit of community healing and spiritual connection. Please bring cans of food to donate to Neighbor Impact and enjoy services free of charge under the trees at Cosmic Depot! Sundays, 10am-2pm. The Cosmic Depot, 342 NE Clay Ave., Bend. Contact: 541-385-7478. cosmicdepot@msn.com. Accepting canned food for Neighbor Impact.

Suttle Lodge’s Sunday Creekside Yoga

Wind down your summer weekends with playful grounding outdoor yoga classes steps away from The Lodge. Yoga classes are taught by Ulla Lundgren, who has more than 26 years experience as a yoga teacher. Yoga classes are accessible and fun for all ages and abilities. Sundays, 4:305:30pm. Through Sept. 3. The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse, 13300 Hwy 20, Sisters. Contact: 541638-7001. info@thesuttlelodge.com. $20.

Thich Nhat Hanh Meditation Group Meditation group meeting every Thursday at 6:30pm — the 90 minutes will include two 20-minute meditations, walking meditation and a discussion. Chairs provided but if you sit on a cushion, bring your own. Beginners are welcome. No experience necessary. Arrive early to settle into your place. Thursdays, 6:30-8pm. Grace First Lutheran Church, 2265 NW Shevlin Park Rd., Bend. Contact: 802-299-0722. bendtnhsitters@ gmail.com. Free but donations are accepted.

Vedic Meditation Society of Bend: Yoga of the Supreme Divine Mother Sunset silent meditation of relaxed self-surrender to the Supreme Reality as the Divine Mother. Vedic meditation opens the ecstatic vibrations of the Goddess (“divine intoxication”) in the body spontaneously and without self effort. Email first to join! Fridays-Sundays, 7-8pm. Riley Ranch Nature Preserve, 19975 Glen Vista Road, Bend. Contact: vedaofbend@gmail.com. Donation/No One Turned Away.

Video & Discussion: “A Gift of Love”

Sponsored by ECKANKAR Eckankar offers online meetups as a way for people to come together to discuss how divine spirit works in your life. Learn inspiring spiritual tools that help you understand and enhance your spiritual experiences. They invite you to take your next step in spiritual exploration. July 19, 7-8pm. Free.

Yoga Wall Classes Join for this unique opportunity to experience the Yoga Wall in-person. Often described as the mother of all props, the Yoga Wall is an incredible yoga tool that improves alignment, takes you deeper into poses, elongates the spine, re-aligns the pelvis and releases the hips. All levels are welcome. Tuesdays, 5:30-6:45pm. Through Aug. 15. Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play, 320 SW Powerhouse Drive, Suite 150, Bend. Contact: 541-241-3919. info@freespiritbend.com. $120.

Catch Sidney Joseph on Wed., July 26 at Crosscut Warming Hut No 5 at 6pm singing originals and covers from artists such as Jack Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley and more!

Courtesy Sidney Joseph Facebook

CHOW

Every Day Can Be a Buffet Day

All-you-can-eat Chinese is always a good idea. This time, it’s King Buffet.

By Jared Rasic

Ihave a buffet problem. Look, I’m not saying Bend would be a better place with a Hometown Buffet or a Golden Corral, but I will say that people are much happier when all you can eat mac & cheese and mashed potatoes are an option in life. Now that I’m thinking on it, that would actually pair perfectly with the buffet we already have here in Bend: King Buffet, the Chinese food buffet on Third Street by the Wagner Mall. All you can eat Chinese and American in one town seems like something Bend needs, NAY, deserves.

Along with movie theaters, live theaters, restaurants and bars, buffets became the last place people wanted to be during COVID, so it’s impressive that King Buffet managed to survive the pandemic when so many buffets across the globe closed forever. Manager Anna Qiu brilliantly pivoted during COVID by delivering meals on DoorDash and thriving on a to-go basis. Although, it still wasn’t easy.

“We closed the restaurant for about a month and came back open when restaurants could open take-out,” says Qiu. “The first couple weeks we were very, very slow. But we stayed open until finally we had more orders coming. But still not enough to pay rent, utilities, food and employee payroll. We eventually received federal, state and county financial help, which was [a] big reason for us surviving during COVID. Also, the community also

tried to help us, like with COCC [Central Oregon Community College] always sending catering orders to us. I know the kids like our food!”

I hadn’t been to King Buffet since preCOVID, so I was really excited to try it again. It amazed me they’ve been open for 15 years, serving customers from all over

strongest recipes, every dish they had in the buffet was a signature one.

“My dad is the main chef in our restaurant, says Qiu. “He has over 35 years in Chinese food cooking experience. But we always try to discover what our customers’ flavors are. We’re always making all the recipes better.”

I basically started with a giant plate of fried deliciousness. The sweet and sour sauce had a nice balance too, without being the oily mess you find in some of Bend’s other Chinese spots.

I mean, sure, I had an entire plate of veggie lo mein and I don’t regret it. I want to go back for more already. Did I also have an entire plate of sesame chicken? I don’t know, are you judging me? Everything I tried reminded me of just good old-fashioned Chinese food, prepared with care and expertise. The custard buns, the steamed meat dumplings, the flaky and fresh salmon… all of it was pure comfort food for me.

As someone not very impressed with many of the Chinese food choices in Central Oregon, King Buffet exceeded every expectation I had and is going to end up in my rotation. I’m a simple man. Give me a giant bowl of hot and sour soup and bottomless crab rangoon and I’m happy. Since the quality of those ‘goons and soups are high from King Buffet, I’m even happier.

Central Oregon. I remember when that spot was JJ North’s, 25+ years ago, so the buffet vibes in that space are the real deal.

One thing I noticed that’s different since pre-COVID is that there are fewer dishes in the buffet, which I think was a really smart choice. Back in the day, there were almost too many options, making certain dishes somewhat forgettable. Now, with a dialed-in focus on the

I must say, that feels absolutely true, as everything I tried was much better than I remember from before COVID. I got there right as they opened (and so did at least five or six tables of other families), so the spread was very impressive. From the thickest and tastiest egg rolls I’ve had in town to the light and succulent veggie spring rolls to the fat and crispy sweet and sour chicken,

King Buffet (also known as Qiu’s Chinese Restaurant) 2000 NE Third St. #104, Bend 541-388-2988 kingbuffettogo.com

Longtime Bend staple King Buffet has bounced back leaner and tastier after surviving the pandemic. It even has sushi rolls.

Photos by Jared Rasic

Summertime is an abundant few months of sunshine with plenty of fresh foods. Fruits of the season abound, among them fresh peaches. It’s time to be on the lookout as peach season in Oregon runs from July through October.

When I was a young child we lived across the street from my maternal great grandparents. My great granddad Ernie had a small peach orchard and from the time I could toddle around he would hold my hand and walk me through the peach trees.

In the summertime, when the peaches were ripe, he would pluck a fresh one (or several) from a low-hanging branch, peel it with his pocketknife and hand it to me. I would proceed to smash the soft, juicy peach into my mouth as fast as I could. They were so sweet and tasted so good and to this day, once July rolls around each year, I am on the hunt for a bushel of perfect peaches.

My mother was horrified back in those days, not because granddad was feeding me peaches, but because the peach juice was staining every item of clothing I had and when the peaches were ripe, I wanted nothing else to eat.

When I meet someone who doesn’t care for peaches I try to accept it and remind myself that not everyone grew up

Peach Caprese Salad

Serves 4-8

Fruits of the Season

Recipes for when peaches are peaking

By Donna Britt

in an orchard eating the good stuff. An underripe peach or nectarine cannot compare. That’s why when peach season finally comes again, I get excited and this week I’m sharing that excitement with you.

Now, if a peach is perfectly ripe, like most foods at their peak, I suggest eating it by itself first. After you’ve enjoyed several solo, perhaps consider using them in homemade ice cream, or perhaps a classic peach pie or a more rustic crostata like the one below. Use them in a caprese salad for a fruity twist or stir up a pitcher of homemade peach iced tea for your next backyard barbeque.

To tell if a peach is ripe and ready to eat, gently push the flesh near the stem end. It should indent slightly and feel soft, not firm but also not totally mushy. Also smell the fruit, it should have a fragrant peach scent. Peaches are climacteric fruits which means they continue to ripen after being picked from the tree. So, you can buy a peach that isn’t completely ripe yet and know that it will finish ripening at home. Peaches are best stored at 32 degrees and in high humidity, so keep them in the produce drawer of the fridge but eat them within a few days as they are highly perishable.

Peach Crostata

Makes one pie

Peach Iced Tea

Makes one pitcher of tea

Bring sugar, water and peaches to a boil in a small saucepan. Lower heat and use a wooden spoon to stir and crush the peaches to infuse the flavor. Once the sugar is dissolved, cover, remove from heat and let steep for half an hour.

Simple Syrup

• 1 cup sugar

• 1 cup water

• 2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced, plus more for serving if desired

Tea

• 3-5 black tea bags

• 8 cups fresh water

In the meantime, brew your tea and let it steep no longer than 4-5 minutes or it can get bitter. Once brewed, remove tea bags and transfer to a pitcher. Refrigerate to cool.

Once simple syrup is steeped, pour it into a container over a fine mesh strainer to strain out peaches. You can reserve the peaches to use over ice cream or in oatmeal.

Before serving add all of the simple syrup to the tea and stir. Serve tea over ice with fresh sliced peaches.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Roll the pie crust out into a big circle, about 12 inches in diameter. Transfer the pie crust onto a rimmed baking sheet, then keep in the freezer or fridge while you work on the peaches. Cut the peaches into quarters, then cut the quarters into quarters, for a total of 16 slices per peach. Discard the pits.

Toss the peaches in a big mixing bowl with the brown sugar, cinnamon, spiced rum, vanilla extract, lemon juice and flour. Set aside for a few minutes.

Arrange 8 ounces sliced fresh mozzarella, 2 sliced heirloom tomatoes and 2 sliced peaches on a platter. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon white or regular balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and top with fresh basil.

• 1 regular size pie crust

• 2 pounds fresh peaches

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 2 tablespoons spiced rum

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons flour

• 1 tablespoon heavy cream

• 2 tablespoons raw sugar

• Vanilla icecream or freshly whipped cream, for serving

Dump the peaches, along with any of the liquid in the bowl, onto the center of the rolled-out pie crust, leaving a 2 inch rim on all sides of the peaches.

Gently fold the sides of the pie crust up and over the peaches, then brush the crust with heavy cream. Sprinkle raw sugar on top. Bake for about 40 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the peaches are bubbling. Serve warm with ice cream or freshly whipped cream, if desired.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

LITTLE BITES

By Nicole Vulcan

Southeast Bend Gets a Cascade Lakes Pub

Reed Market Pub has soft opening

East-siders in Bend, get ready: A beloved Central Oregon brewery is coming at you. Cascade Lakes Brewing Company was scheduled to open its third pub on July 19, near Reed Market and 27th St in east Bend.

The Reed Market pub is starting with a “limited opening” that offers a limited menu and hours from 3pm to 9pm daily. The pub is scheduled to open more fully starting July 24, with a full menu and more robust hours. A grand opening celebration is planned for Aug. 11-13 with live music, vendors and food and drink specials.

The new Cascade Lakes pub is in a hot location for Bend, where much growth is anticipated. A new master planned community at Stevens Ranch is underway in the area, and the Deschutes County Library will soon build a massive central library not far from the pub.

“We want our pubs to be a true community gathering place, and no section of our city is more in need of such a place than Bend’s southeast neighborhoods,” Andy Rhine, co-owner and general manager of Cascade Lakes Brewing Co., stated in a press release.

“Our family has lived in Central Oregon for a long time. And after we purchased Cascade Lakes in 2018, we quickly identified Bend’s east side, particularly the southeast area, as an area in need of a true public house like this. We had to overcome a few obstacles, including a pandemic, but ultimately, we found the perfect spot for our third pub.”

Cascade Lakes’ space offers the first full-service rooftop bar in Bend, and the first full-service establishment east of the Third Street Corridor and south of Reed Market. Diners can expect plenty of indoor and outdoor spaces to hang out, including two bars with a total of 26 taps, and beers, cocktails and a food menu created by Chef Jeff Kelly. Cascade Lakes operates two other pubs, one on 7th Street in Redmond and another on Century Drive in Bend.

Cascade Lakes Pub on Reed Market

21175 SE Reed Market Rd., Bend

Open 3-9pm through July 24; expanded hours after July 24 cascadelakes.com

Luckey’s Woodsman Goes Brick and Mortar Business offering “off-grid provisions” moves to Sisters

Afood cart that’s made the rounds around Bend is now open in a brick-and-mortar location in Sisters. Luckey’s Woodsman, which has offered “off-grid provisions” for those who want help creating their backcountry meals, opened its “Trailside Kitchen” version on East Hood Avenue in Sisters on July 7. Luckey’s Woodsman has a grand opening planned for Aug. 1, featuring a pig roast and live music from Johnny Bourbon and others.

Along with its readymade meals for campers and backcountry enthusiasts, the new Trailside Kitchen offers seasonal cuisine. Luckey’s Woodsman’s owner Jackson Higdon named the place after his grandfather’s chain of restaurants in Springfield, Oregon, that operated in the 1950s under the same name. That original chain of restaurants will also be honored at

the grand opening, on the restaurant chain’s 67th anniversary.

“Our mission is to bring back my grandparents’ legacy through our passion of bridging the divide between outdoor recreation and professional food service,” Higdon told the Source Weekly. “Now, with the brick and mortar, we are looking forward to focusing on this mission and launching our camper kit service online system, and help more people to adventure more, eat better and dream big like us.” Meanwhile, Luckey’s Woodsman still operates its cart, currently located at GoodLife Brewing in Bend.

Courtesy Cascade LakesBrewing

Courtesy Luckey 'sWoodsman

Walking into the vintage clothing market, Resellers Row, felt like walking into a trendy party. Shoppers were dressed in colorful, stylish outfits and you could hear the excitement and chatter from outside of the space. Next to the door stood market organizer Kristin (Kiki) Castro, watching her market come to life at 6:30pm on a hot Saturday evening.

Castro’s a busy woman. She’s a mom, plays the drums in an all-female rock band and has about five different jobs. One of her newest gigs is coordinating local vendor markets in Bend. In August of 2022, Castro started the Bend Moonlight Market and soon after that, Resellers Row, a vintage clothing market that invites vendors from Central Oregon and beyond to sell their clothing in an air-conditioned environment.

Castro noticed other cities starting up local night markets and Bend, which didn’t have one at the time, was the ideal place for the urban and eclectic market she had in mind. The Bend Moonlight Market houses unique vendors, from makers to resellers, tattoo artists, music and of course, food and booze.

Nearly a month after starting Moonlight Market, Castro decided to take on another one, with more of a focus on vintage apparel. She’s always had an interest in vintage wares and had been participating in other pop-up markets herself. She saw a need for having an indoor market, safe from the winter and the heat of the summer.

According to Castro, Resellers Row typically has about 25 clothing vendors at each event. Most vendors are local, but she’s recently seen interest from sellers in larger cities like Portland and Eugene. “It’s important to me to support the local community, but it’s nice to bring in a couple of random out of town vendors, just to kind of mix it up a little bit,” said Castro.

When it comes to vendors, Castro isn’t picky. She strives to have something for everyone. “I want there to be a really wide variety,” Castro said. “So, we do have vendors that are more name brand, all the way to vendors that are super vintage.”

One vendor, Moriah Stewart, sells and makes clothing. Her brand, Generation, is a mix of handmade clothing and pre-loved items from Japan. This was Stewart’s first Resellers Row however, she typically sells her clothing online.

Eclectic Vintage Market Fosters a Shop Local Vibe

Indoor vintage market offers a cool place to shop, providing solace in extreme temperatures

By Julianna LaFollette

Stewart uses recycled tapestry blankets to make corsets, baggy pants and lace-up tops and skirts. Ever since she can remember, she wanted to have her own clothing line. Her goal was to start a sustainable brand using recycled and vintage fabrics. Her handmade clothes, with funky patterns and unique designs, make the ideal summer festival attire.

A repeat vendor at the market was Re-Spin Records and Clothing, run by couple Joe Koehler and Lauren Costelow. In addition to their four racks of men’s and women’s clothes were several boxes of vintage records. They only started their business in March and have big plans for its future.

Tired of working and not making a lot, plus their obsession with clothes and records, Koehler and Costelow decided to quit their jobs and pursue Re-Spin fulltime. They were inspired by storefronts in Portland and Seattle that merged record shops with other businesses, such as a restaurant or a clothing store. They saw a need for that in Bend.

Koehler and Costelow wanted to have different music than you’d typically find at your local record store. They take pride in their collection, specially

curated for customers like themselves who have slightly obscure and experimental music taste.

“A lot of the artists we both listen to are like really small artists,” Costelow said. “You can’t find those underground artists’ vinyls at Bend shops.” Koehler especially wants to be a destination where “hip-hop heads,” can find lesser-known artists. They are currently vending at Munch and Music every Thursday until the end of the festival and every Friday at the Bend Night Market. They also frequent monthly market, Gathered Wares, and LOGE Camp’s summer concert series.

Summer festivals and markets allow vendors to have several opportunities to reach customers. But when winter rolls around, vendors are oftentimes left struggling. Koehler and Costelow plan to solve this problem for themselves by opening up a storefront.

Aside from a few indoor markets, the lack of winter events results in vendors having fewer selling destinations. Resellers Row takes place at Open Space Event Studios every few months, but Castro hopes to have them more frequently during the colder months, allowing vendors to continue selling their vintage and handmade collections.

The venue filled with clothing racks as customers start showing up.

Kiki Castro and her daughter at a previous Resellers Row event.

Resellers Row Instagram

Julianna LaFollettet

Improbable Missions, Impossible Lives

Will Symbiosis Save the Theatrical Experience?

By Jared Rasic

No other actor alive cares more about saving and protecting the theatrical experience more than Tom Cruise. We used to have dozens of movie stars: actors that would put butts in seats just due to their presence in a film, regardless of the quality or content. Back in the day it was Jimmy Stewart and Clark Gable, who eventually morphed into the explosive popularity of action stars like Schwarzeneggar and Stallone until eventually landing on Denzel, Will Smith, Tom Hanks and Tom Cruise.

I’m leaving quite a few out, but you can fill those in yourself. None, however, have had the staying power of Tom Cruise, who has somehow managed to have a deeply controversial personal life that negatively effected his status as a bankable movie star only intermittently. Will Smith managed to slap himself out of a career and Denzel doesn’t have the box office draw that he once did, but Cruise, even if he stalls out for a movie or two, always manages to bring people back to the movie theater. Even a movie like “The Mummy” which not a single human person I know actually liked (or remembers) made almost half a billion at the box office.

We all know COVID almost killed movie theaters for good and popular opinion has it that “Top Gun: Maverick” is the movie that saved them. But there are two reasons why that’s wrong. 1: Theaters are still a long way away from being saved as the American box office is still trending much lower than it was pre-COVID and 2: It was the combination of “Maverick” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once” that started slowly bringing people back. As much as studios want us to believe that their blockbusters are keeping the movie business turning along, it’s the symbiosis be-tween the blockbusters and the weird, word-of-mouth art house pictures that will allow movie theaters a future.

This weekend saw the perfect example of that symbiosis with Tom Cruise leading a new “Mission: Impossible” movie into the multiplex and the impeccable A24 romantic drama “Past Lives” following directly behind. While millions more people will end up seeing “Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One” theatrically, it’s “Past Lives” that will slowly grow in estimation and financial success as people see it and tell their friends.

“Mission: Impossible” will probably make over half a billion in the box office, but “Past Lives” will be remembered far longer and with greater fondness. That’s not to say “M:I-7” is bad, it’s actually quite entertaining. If you liked the last few of the series, this one is more of the same. Cruise is once again doing insane stunts and running long distances like a madman for our entertainment, although nothing in this really tops him climbing the Burj in “M:I-4” or hanging off the plane in “M:I-5.”

The story is much goofier in “Dead Reckoning” than normal, with a staggering number of reversals, double crosses and unmaskings, and a sci-fi villain that is so evil that their motivations are unknowable. As entertaining as it is, it feels lightweight, dramatically, compared to “Fallout” and “Ghost Protocol.” Since this is just the first half of a movie, maybe all my issues will be resolved the summer of 2024 when “Dead Reckoning Part Two” is released.

“Past Lives” hits much harder than one initially thinks. It tells the story of Nora and Hae Sung, two

childhood friends in South Korea whose relationship is brought to a premature end when Nora and her family immigrate to America. After reconnecting online a decade later, their relationship grows in ways that feel honest and unexamined in a typical motion picture. What feels like a very specific story to writer/director Celine Song ends up quietly and devastatingly becoming packed with universal truth, allowing the audience to imagine their own roads not taken and lives they might have lived had their choices been entirely their own.

As much as I want to spend most of my words championing small and gorgeous movies like “Past Lives,” I know theaters, and in many ways, the entire motion picture industry, rely on franchises like “Mission: Impossible” and movie stars like Tom Cruise to keep the lights on. Plus, sometimes it’s kinda nice to just sit in some air conditioning and watch things explode for a few hours without existential questions heaped upon my always overflowing plate of anxieties. We need to allow room for both and not be gatekeepers about what constitutes a “real” movie vs. what is just low-brow “entertainment” for the plebes. There’s room for it all, whether you consider it your brand of entertainment or not.

“Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One”

Dir. Christopher McQuarrie

Grade: B+

Now playing at Regal Old Mill, Sisters Movie House, Odem Theater Pub, McMenamins Old St. Francis

“Past Lives”

Dir. Celine Song

Grade: A-

Now playing at Regal Old Mill and Tin Pan Theater

Tom Cruise and Rebecca Ferguson in “Mission: Impossible-Dead Reckoning Part One.”

Greta Lee and Tea Yoo in the great “Past Lives.”

Courtesy

Courtesy of Paramount

Celebrating National Moth Week

Calling all moth-ers to explore backyard moths and contribute to citizen science

By Damian Fagan

Butterflies and moths share characteristics that make them Lepidoptera (meaning scale-winged insects) but they are miles apart in public perception. Consider this: When a butterfly lands on someone, everyone wants a photo or video. If a moth were to land on someone, the general result is a frantic, spasmodic dance to rid oneself of this visitor.

Butterflies can do no evil. Moths, with their nocturnal habit and tendency to pupate in our flour or chew up our woolen clothes and blankets, don’t get the same amount of love as do butterflies.

To help dispel this image flaw, moths take center stage during the 12th annual National Moth Week, July 22 through July 30. This global, citizen-science event, a project of the Friends of the East Brunswick (N.J.) Environmental Commission, shines some light on these amazing creatures and encourages “moth-ers” of all ages and abilities to observe and record moths in their urban or rural yards and neighborhoods.

“National Moth Week is a model of international cooperation,” said Liti Haramaty, who co-founded NMW with David Moskowitz, Ph.D. “Our international team, country coordinators and partner organizations share a love and concern for the environment, and especially for moths, which play an essential role in agriculture and the natural world.”

The idea for a National Moth Week metamorphosed from a popular local mothing night organized by Moskowitz and Haramaty, into a statewide, then international citizen-science project. Individuals or groups register their moth-night events and participants are encouraged to photograph and submit those moth images to various partnering organizations. As a comparison, the Beijing Olympics hosted 91 countries, and nearly 120 countries have participated in NMW since its inception.

Over the last six years of mothing in his Spokane backyard, Barrentine has captured and photographed 815 different species, represented by 46 families. “Comparatively, I’ve found and photographed five families of native butterflies here in my yard, representing about 45 butterfly species,” said Barrentine.

Bendite Bob Johnson has run a light trap at his downtown home for several years and has documented over 200 species.

“I became interested in moths after seeing one of Carl Barrentine's mothing videos on YouTube,” said Johnson. “I'd pretty much seen all the birds one can see around here, but here was this other vast secret world that's around us all the time, which might be surprisingly easy to observe, but which I didn't know anything about.”

In Tim Blackburn’s new book, “The Jewel Box: How Moths Illuminate Nature’s Hidden Rules,” he writes about how moths represent the pollinator evening shift and highlights how important moths and their caterpillars are to predators such as birds, parasitoid wasps, bats and amphibians.

“There’s still much to learn about the life histories of innumerable species of moths. Moths that have agricultural economic impact are pretty well studied,” said Carl Barrentine, retired associate professor of Humanities and Biology in the Integrated Studies program at the University of North Dakota and current extreme moth-er in Spokane, Washington. “I reckon we’ve over 3,000 species of moths here in the PNW and we’ve pretty complete knowledge on fewer than 250 species.”

To explore backyard moths, Johnson recommends hanging a sheet from a line and shining a light on it, and, like the famous line from “Field of Dreams,” “If you build it, they will come.” Moth-ers are encouraged to take photos and upload them into one of the partnering organizations of NMW for identification and to contribute to this growing knowledge of these creatures.

A night of mothing is like a day fishing. “The intriguing thing is the lure of novelty: expecting the unexpected and anticipating serendipity,” said Barrentine. “And that makes waking up tomorrow something to anticipate for this 70-year-old biologist who yearns to be a 10-year-old boy again.” Barrentine’s YouTube videos reflects this passion and, who knows, maybe it is time you let that inner moth-er out into the light.

National Moth Week July 22 – 30, 2023 nationalmothweek.org

"National Moth Week is a model of international cooperation. Our international team, country coordinators and partner organizations share a love and concern for the environment, and especially for moths, which play an essential role in agriculture and the natural world."

—Liti Haramaty

Top, backyard setup for attracting moths. Right middle, white-lined sphinx moth visiting flowers. Bottom right, western eyed sphinx moth caterpillar on a backyard willow.

Photos by Damian Fagan

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By Julianna LaFollette

Traveling Latino Market Comes to Redmond

A night of live music, vendors and traditional food and drinks supporting the local Hispanic community

The summer market season is in full swing and organization Oregon Pero en Español is joining in on the fun with its traveling Latino market, El Tianguis de Oregon. On July 22, the organization is bringing locals a night of food, drinks, local vendors and live music, while connecting Spanish-speaking businesses and community members.

Nancy Ayala started Oregon Pero en Español, (Oregon, but in Spanish), as a communication platform to serve the Hispanic community. The organization, which started in Central Oregon, is 100% Spanish, providing statewide news and event content. It started facilitating markets last year and now brings its event to different cities across Oregon.

The market serves as a business expo, breaking down communication barriers and supporting Latino businesses by providing a space where people can network and reach their communities. It’s had eight events throughout the state since the first market in the spring of last year. According to Ayala, people keep requesting more.

“We focused on sharing the good things of our businesses and our culture in one day,” said Ayala. The July 22 event will have live music from Salsa band Son de Cuba and adult beverages such as Mexican-style ale from Bend’s Tranquilo and Latino-made wine from Parra Wine Co.

Wendi Ayala, the event coordinator for Oregon Pero en Español, said they’ve seen a lack of diversity at a lot of markets and hoped to close that gap. Many Latino makers and entrepreneurs didn’t have a spot at some of these gatherings.

“It wasn’t because they didn’t know about them,” Wendi Ayala said. “A lot of times, it’s because it wasn’t as welcoming.” She noted that some markets are more selective on what vendors they host, and that it can be challenging for Latino businesses to fit into those niches.

For other community members, trying to get a spot at one of the frequent markets in their areas was intimidating. Oregon Pero en Español wants to open the door to get people involved in other markets. “Speaking to people in Spanish has been key to be able to get the community together and get entrepreneurs able to have a spot where they can talk about the services that they offer and the things they create, which we find incredibly valuable,” Wendi Ayala said.

Participants pose for a picture at one of the traveling Latino markets in Oregon.

Nancy Ayala

CRAFT

Mead or Ranch Wine?

Lazy Z Ranch is Oregon’s fifth meadery

By Brian Yaeger

You’d be forgiven for lumping mead enthusiasts in with LARPers, because mead conjures images of women dressed as tavern wenches and men dressed as Robin Hood. But you can only envision these RenFaire types drinking mead out of horns, or horned Viking helmets, if you know what mead is in the first place. Its simplest definition is honey wine — that is, an alcoholic beverage where honey is the fermentable sugar like malted barley is for beer and grapes are for wine.

But in the words of John Herman, co-founder of brand-new Lazy Z Ranch Wines in Sisters, “mead is the result of a biodiverse system where ethically, sustainably sourced honey is the evidence of that system in action.” Herman is a California native and his wife, Renee, is from Washington, so it only makes sense they’d settle in the middle. Not that buying an 80-acre ranch in Cen tral Oregon to raise their two young children and using the ranch to make and sell mead makes a ton of sense. After all, according to the American Mead Makers Association, there are fewer than 500 meaderies nationwide, and, according to Herman, Lazy Z, which officially opens for business this week, becomes only the third that can be considered a farmhouse meadery. Compare that to nearly 12,000 wineries and nearly 10,000 breweries nationwide. Oregon boasts over 1,000 wineries and nearly 300 breweries, but just five mead makers call Oregon home. The other four are situated along the I-5 corridor.

What sets Lazy Z Ranch apart isn’t merely that the Hermans are making honey wine, but that they’re doing so using exclusively Oregon honey. Herman can — and did — go off on what constitutes nearly all of the “honey” found in grocery stores. (Little of it comes from America and, in fact, the majority is counterfeit, not even being produced by honey bees). But he wants to steer the conversation back to authentic honey, including the 40 or so hives on his regenerative ranch.

Regenerative ranching goes steps beyond organic farming or even sustainable farming. You won’t find any pesticides required for monocropping. You will find the Hermans striving to leave the Lazy Z better than when they bought it in 2020. Roughly half of the ranch — about 40 acres — is dedicated to the

bee pasture. In a bit of twisted irony, although there are some 20,000 species of bees around the world, approximately 4,000 are native to the United States. Honey bees aren’t one of them. There are huge ones and tiny ones pollinating the Lazy Z, though it's the wildflower honey from the Herman apiary that’s responsible for Lazy Z Ranch’s Estate mead, among its first two offerings.

Rather than taste like alcoholic honey, it offers surprising and welcome notes of orange and vanilla, giving it a Creamsicle effect. Both are classified as traditional meads, meaning they’re made exclusively from honey, water and yeast. In case you’re wondering what other kinds of mead there even are, the answer is a couple dozen, ranging from acerglyn (fermented honey and maple syrup) to capsicumel (mead with chili peppers) to rhodomel (mead with roses).

The second product is made from lavender blossom honey — surprisingly, you don’t taste much in the way of lavender — that Herman procured from Bend’s Broadus Bees (makers of real honey). For the Hermans’ part, they are rebranding their meads as ranch wines. That said, given John’s background in fermentation, they aspire to make actual grape wine, too, as well as pyments. Pyment is one of the arcane styles of mead that co-ferment honey with grapes. By that same token, perhaps we can expect to see a cyser (part mead, part cider) and a braggot (part mead, part beer) down the road. “We are a fermentation experiment,” notes Herman. And Lazy Z already has melomels (fruited meads, er, ranch wines) fermenting.

“We’re doing something really unique in the mead world with the sourcing of our honey being hyperlocal,” says Herman. “It’s a very Oregon farm-to-bottle product.”

Herman notes that Lazy Z Ranch wines are now available to ship to 40 states and will be sold at farmers markets. But he is patiently getting the Lazy Z Ranch ready to welcome guests to taste meads while overlooking the regenerative bee pasture and, ideally, to hold dinners in the field.

Lazy Z Ranch 68540 Highway 20, Sisters lazyzranch.com

Brian Yaeger WITH SKILLETHEAD

Crossword “Greatest”

THE REC ROOM

By Brendan Emmett Quigley

ACROSS

1.  It sucks a lot, for short

4.  The Used singer McCracken

8.  Old cellphones, e.g.

14.  Carrier that provides chopsticks with their in-flight meals

15.  Fired

16.  ___ media

17.  Evening apparel

18.  Nazarene region sandwich served with bacon?

20.  Promises to return?

22.  Twelve cans of beer

23.  Sephora rival

24.  Good and evil visits?

28.  Bean town?

29.  "Let's go, pardner!"

33.  DIY video, e.g.

35.  E.T.'s race?

38.  "Anytime you ___ ready"

39.  Mideast leaders

40.  Boat's pronoun

41.  What's used to print enhanced driver's licenses?

44.  Group belief

46.  Lettuce or cheddar

47.  Indonesian meat soup

48.  LSD that will kill you?

54.  Help out

57.  Green in the office

58.  "Let me summarize that article for you"

59.  Prominent armor?

63.  "The Greatest," and what's been added to this puzzle's theme answers

64.  Romantic request

65.  Never repeated

66.  Take in

67.  Christ the Redeemer, e.g.

68.  Air Max company

69.  Sch. group that pulls a major prank

DOWN

1.  Intellectually wanting

2.  Pear variety

3.  Gear for lounging

4.  "Single or double?" item

5.  Track bet

6.  Race for a team

7.  Keurig : K-Cup :: Tassimo : ___

8.  Hurricane's path dir.

9.  Melodramatic misery

10.  Defendant

11.  Window part

12.  Pulled tight

13.  Napoleon's isle

19.  Area outside a cote

21.  Mini-cut

25.  "Here's my two cents," in short

26.  Caustic soaps

27.  "Steal My Sunshine" one-hit wonders who are probably due for the nostalgia circuit around now

30.  Is unbelievably rude

31.  Arthur ___ Award for Courage (ESPY)

32.  Hone

33.  Like trying to lick one's own elbow, e.g.

34.  Cookie sometimes served deep fried

35.  Tours friend

36.  Horror actress Shaye

37.  Bother

39.  Make a long story short, e.g.

42.  Ultra-liberal

43.  Either blank in the Radiohead lyrics "But ___ creep, ___ weirdo"

44.  Delivery from 47-Down

45.  Coup d'___

47.  End-of-the-year VIP

49.  Fore partner

50.  Lozenge flavoring

51.  Isfahan man

52.  One doing nothing

53.  Helps with the dishes

54.  Seeks answers

55.  Ant trap stuff

56.  Blonde character with a French braid

60.  LiMu in Liberty Mutual ads, e.g.

61.  "You might remember me as"

62.  Citizens of Humanity rival

Pearl’s Puzzle

Puzzle for the week of July 17, 2023

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Puzzle for the week of July 17, 2023

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The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote: "Oh, the summer night, has a smile of light, and she sits on a s___________." - Bryan Procter

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will complete the quote: "Oh, the summer night, has a smile of light, and she sits on a s___________."

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Answer for the week of July 10, 2023

ANSWER TO LAST WEEK'S PUZZLES

The highlighted letters read left to right and top to bottom will "Oh, the summer night, has a smile of light, and she sits on a s___________."

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Answer for the week of July 10, 2023

“Clearly,

“Clearly, there has been a lack of imagination about how much can go wrong.” - Rachel Maddow © Pearl Stark

“Clearly, there has been a lack of imagination about how much

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ASTROLOGY

Deep Tissue Massage

by Audrey Chitwood

By Rob Brezsny

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The sometimes overly clever author Oscar Wilde said, "When the gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers." I reject that warped view of reality and assure you it will have no bearing on your life in the coming weeks. If you formulate your prayers with care and discernment, they will lead you to rewards, not problems. Maybe not the exact rewards you imagined, but still close to your hopes and helpful in the next chapter of your life story. (PS: No sloppy, lazy, careless prayers, please. Be precise and clear.)

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leo theologian Bernard McGinn defines mysticism as "the consciousness of the immediate presence of God." In other words, people having a mystic experience are filled with a visceral sensation of the divine intelligence. It's not just an idea or concept; it's a deeply felt communion infused with intimate tenderness. You Leos will be more likely than usual to have such contact in the coming weeks—if you want it. If you don't want it, or don't believe it's real, or don't think it's possible, well, then, you can of course resist it. But why not give it a whirl? There’s nothing to lose, and it could be fun.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Here's a parable for you. Once upon a time, there was a woman who could read the future in the night sky. She regarded the planets and stars as her divine informants. On one moonless evening, she took a walk down a dirt road near her home. It was so dark she could barely see two feet ahead of her. Oops! She should have brought a flashlight. Lost in wonder, she gazed up at the heavenly bodies, watching and listening for revelations they might have for her. Then one of the lights, the planet Saturn, whispered, "Stop and look down, friend." The woman turned her eyes from the sky to the ground just in time to find she was two strides away from stepping into a deep, muddy hole. What’s the moral of the tale? Here are some possibilities. 1. Sometimes the heights provide useful information about the depths. 2. Soaring visions may help you tune in to practical details. 3. To become aware of important facts you’ve overlooked in your daily rhythm, consult your higher mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): A Libran writer I know received many rejection notices when he launched his career. I was amazed at how undaunted he was. In fact, he was the opposite of undaunted. He taped copies of his rejection notices to his bedroom wall. Seeing the evidence of his failures motivated him. It drove him to improve his writing and churn out even more articles. It fueled his search for a wider array of publications that might host his work. During the fourth year of this approach, luck and fate turned in his favor. Within the next eight months, 12 of his pieces appeared in print. My muses tell me, Libra, that you need to hear this story right now.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The cartoon character Bart Simpson is one of the stars of The Simpsons animated TV show. According to him, “Life is a paradox. You're damned if you do and damned if you don’t.” While that principle may sometimes be true, I believe you will be exempt from it in the coming weeks. In fact, I suspect you will be as free as it’s possible for a human to be of grueling contradictions, frustrating oppositions, clashing truths, and paralyzing contraries. There’s a good chance you will also outwit and avoid annoying incongruities and silly arguments. Congratulations in advance, Scorpio! Take full advantage of this phase of simple clarity.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): The dragon has appeared in the myths and legends of many cultures. Europe, China, and Mesoamerica are just a few places where the fire-breathing flying reptiles have fascinated the human imagination. In some traditions, they are dangerous and predatory. In China, though, they have been harbingers of good fortune and symbols of great power. Emperors claimed the dragon as their special emblem.

In assigning the dragon to be your soul creature, Sagittarius, I am drawing from Chinese lore. What would you like to accomplish that would benefit from you having access to fierce, dynamic, indomitable energy? Call on the dragon for help and power.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "There is a world of people who will love you for who you are," writes author Cheryl Strayed. "A whole, vibrant, fucked-up, happy, conflicted, joyous, and depressed mass of people." In the coming months, one of your prime tasks is to specialize in communing with these folks. Make it your intention to surround yourself more and more with interesting, imperfect, ever-changing life-lovers who appreciate you for exactly who you are—and who inspire you to grow more and more into the full idiosyncratic glory of your authentic self.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): What psychic or prophet is most popular with a-list celebrities? I can assure you it’s not me. Few of my millions of readers are world-famous. What about the planet’s most scientifically accurate astrologer? Who might that be? It ain’t me. I don’t regard astrology as a science, and I mistrust those who say it is. In my view, astrology is a mythopoetic language and psychospiritual system that nurtures our souls and helps liberate us from our conditioning. We shouldn’t try to get “scientifically accurate” information from it. Now I encourage you to do what I just did, Aquarius. Have fun telling people who you are not, what you don’t believe in, and which goals you aren’t interested in pursuing.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): To come up with your astrological reports, I study the positions of the sun, moon, and planets in relation to your sign. That's the technical part of the work, the framework within which I unleash my intuition and imagination. To augment this work, I meditate and pray, asking higher powers to guide me in providing useful information for you. I often consult books written by my favorite astrology writers. (Currently reading Steven Forrest’s The Elements Series.) I also ask my deep mind to slip me info that might not be accounted for by traditional factors. How about you, Pisces? How do you do the work that you love and care about? Now is a good time to take inventory and make necessary adjustments.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your deep psyche will soon well up with extra creativity and fertility. I hope you will eagerly tap into these gifts. You should assume that you will be more imaginative and ingenious than usual. You will have an enhanced ability to solve problems with vigor and flair. In what areas of your life would you love to gently erupt with a burst of reinvention? Which of your habits might benefit from being cheerfully disrupted? Give yourself permission to change whatever bores you.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): My teacher Paul Foster Case said the color yellow is midway between warm, exciting red and cool, calming blue. “Yellow has an equilibrating influence,” he wrote. “It stimulates the finer functions of the brain, is of assistance in developing alertness and discrimination, and helps to establish emotional balance.” According to my astrological analysis, Taurus, you should emphasize this hue in the coming days. If you call on yellow to help strengthen the qualities Case describes, you will place yourself in sweet alignment with cosmic rhythms.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Because I enjoy joking with you, I am slightly tempted right now to give you one of the following nicknames: Fidgety, Twitch, Jittery, Quivers, or Shakes. But I will take a more serious tack. Let’s instead see if we can influence you to slow down, stabilize your rhythm, get really steady and secure, and stand strong in your foundational power spot. Would you consider adopting any of the following nicknames? Anchor, Unshakeable, Sturdy, Rock Solid, Staunch, Steadfast, Resolute.

Homework: Is there anyone you love that you could or should love better?

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THE MEDICINE CABINET WITHIN

HOLISTIC MEDICINE AND

By Joshua Phillips, ND

YOUR POWER TO BE WELL

Burning the Candle at Both Ends

If you are living large like so many in Bend during the peak heat of the summer months, you might be trying to pack in as much as possible during our relatively short summer. With endless recreation al opportunities at the lakes, the river and on the trails, not to mention concerts and events every weekend, it can become a bit overwhelming. If you are also working, raising a family and even trying to squeeze in some travel, what is intend ed to be fun and enjoyable might actually be contributing to an increased level of stress and exhaustion.

Generally speaking, we are a culture that is doing more and driving ourselves harder than ever before. The endless barrage of information from our phones and media, career aspirations and family pressures, along with weekend-warrior recreation activity, can be a recipe for a frazzled nervous system and a taxed stress response on the body.

While we are well adapted for short bursts of stress, chronic and ongoing stress will for most people eventually lead to varying degrees of illness. Our adrenal glands and our nervous systems are always at work dealing with stress from a variety of inputs — mental and emotional, as well as physiological, like from physical pain or inflammation. Again, most of us can pull off over doing it for quite some time, but there are some tell-tale signs that our nervous and endocrine systems are beginning to suffer.

Increasing levels of anxiety and fatigue, as well as disturbed sleep, moodiness and irritability can begin to develop if we have begun to overtax ourselves with stress. The term “wired and tired” has frequently been used to describe adrenal fatigue, and over time weight changes can also occur along with increased levels of inflammation and pain or achiness in the body. Over time the immune system will suffer as well.

It is very common for sugar cravings to increase, and many will compensate with caffeine or energy drinks to keep things going. It is no surprise that sugar and caffeine only deepen stress on the adrenal and nervous system, and generally will move things in the wrong direction.

There are some great lab test panels

that offer thorough workups of adrenal performance for cortisol, dehydroepiandrosterone, along with insulin and other hormones. This offers great insight to how the body is physiologically responding to real-life stress.

These tests allow a more precise understanding of whether one’s body is well adapted to the stress in their lives, if there are early signs that the adrenal system is decompensating, or if later-stage adrenal fatigue is occurring.

This type of test workup also allows for more precise treatment to help support recovery of the adrenals and nervous system. There are many options for treatment, including adaptogenic herbs, nutrients and vitamins, and in some cases precursor hormones to help the adrenal glands recover. Dietary modifications are also crucial, because as previously mentioned stimulants and sugar, along with foods that might be contributing to inflammation, should all be addressed to give the adrenals a break. In many cases the weekend warriors and athletes who are burning the candle at both ends will also benefit from parenteral minerals and vitamins via periodic IV infusions.

To really treat the underlying causes, however, we must of course take an honest look at how we are moving through our lives. If our summertime activities and events are creating more stress in our lives, rather than enjoyment, slowing it down might need to rise to the top of the treatment plan. Perhaps we could make some time to just sit still by the edge of the river, kick back and stare at the clouds for a while or pick that book up and truly relax. Prioritizing time for rest and getting quality sleep is so important, along with minimizing our exposure to the barrage of information that is always at our fingertips. Our adrenals and nervous systems will thank us for not only enjoying the summertime spoils of Central Oregon, but also for finding a rhythm of balance and moderation to support health and vitality.

—Dr. Phillips is the director of Hawthorn Healing Arts Center and can be reached at drphillips@hawthorncenter.com.

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Big Win: City of Bend Awarded $25 Million for Hawthorne Overcrossing

A pivotal point in the city’s urban evolution

Late last month, the City of Bend announced that it had been awarded nearly $25 million in state and federal funds for the planned Hawthorne Overcrossing, the pedestrian bridge designed to connect the east and west sides of Bend across Hwy 97. Far more than a routine transportation announcement, this development signifies a pivotal point in the city’s urban evolution.

Bend is partially shaped by the substantial divide between the east and west sides of town, with the Parkway and the railroad crossing acting like a fence between neighbors. The result can often leave residents feeling like they’re inhabiting two separate cities.

The Hawthorne Overcrossing aims to heal this divide and, in turn, fundamentally refashion the core of the city.

Current plans are for the bridge to begin at NW Hill Street on the west side, span Hawthorne Avenue across the railroad and Parkway, and terminate at second Street, creating a seamless corridor for pedestrians and cyclists to travel between downtown and the east side of the city.

The Hawthorne Overcrossing is part of the larger Midtown Crossings initiative, which will also include improvements to the two existing pedestrian crossings at Franklin and Greenwood. These developments would be good news even in isolation, but they are perfectly timed to coincide with the substantial influx of federal, state, and city funds that are being poured into the revitalization of the Bend Central District, which surrounds the eastern end of the bridge.

Envision the BCD as a dense, vibrant, mixed-use community similar to

Portland’s Pearl District. The Catalyst, a planned public space hosting a food truck lot, farmers market and performance venue – and the future home of the beloved Spoken Moto coffee shop, reopening this fall – will welcome pedestrians on the east end of the bridge.

The significance of a pedestrian and cyclist-friendly corridor linking downtown Bend to a burgeoning mixed-use district can’t be overstated. The resulting transformation will add a new dimension to the city’s core, which will now stretch from east to west with walkable, bustling communities at either end. Imagine enjoying a meal in downtown Bend and then taking a leisurely evening walk across the bridge to catch a live show in the BCD. Likewise, downtown will be just a short stroll away for BCD residents, reducing their reliance on cars.

This considerable investment in the Bend Central District is underscored by a commitment to livability. The focus is on enhanced walkability, beautification and the construction of much-needed housing. Thanks to the Bend City Council’s recent vote to adopt a new development code that allows for dense building, more people will be able to live at the heart of the city and contribute to a vibrant, mixeduse community where people live, work and play.

As for the Hawthorne Overcrossing, there’s no set completion date yet. The next phase will involve engineers detailing aspects like the bridge’s span, width and height. Stay tuned – the evolution of the heart of the city has just begun.