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ZACH TOP

Zach Top grew up on classic country music around the family farm. At the age of seven, he formed a band with his siblings which set the stage for his musical ambitions. Hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the “hottest acts right now,” Top is quickly establishing himself as a preeminent artist to watch. The Tennessean declared his debut album, “Cold Beer & Country Music,” is full of “star-making tunes” and Country Central called it a “masterclass in traditional country music.”

Little Artists: Clay Creations

Clay Creations with Ms. Alyssa Let your child’s imagination take shape in Clay Creations with Ms. Alyssa! Designed for kids ages 5–10, this weekly class is all about creating, exploring, and having fun with air-dry clay.Each week, young artists will sculpt a brand-new project. From adorable animals and magical creatures to miniature foods, seasonal decorations, and imaginative masterpieces. Along the way, they’ll build fine motor skills, spark creativity, and gain confidence as they

Yoga Wall Class

Explore dynamic mat sequences followed by a transition to the Yoga Wall, utilizing props for inversions, proper alignment, and deeper yoga poses. The Yoga Wall relieves back and neck tension through spinal decompression, elongates, and realigns the pelvis, providing a truly amazing experience. Enhance strength, stamina, and flexibility while strengthening the mind-body-spirit connection. All levels are welcome!The post Yoga Wall Class appeared first on Visit Bend.

Cascades Futurity and Aged Event

Where horse meets cow… and instinct takes over.The Cascades Futurity and Aged Event rides into Redmond September 1st through 13th at the Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center, Redmond, Oregon.Experience one of the West’s premier cutting horse competitions as elite Open, Non-Pro, Amateur, and Youth riders compete for over $680,000 in payouts and prizes. Cutting is one of the most exciting western equine sports, where horse and rider work together to separate a single cow from the herd

Rise in Rhythm Thursday mornings at Pine & Prism

Rise in Rhythm is a gentle blend of yoga, guided meditation, and sound bath designed to help you reconnect with your body and breath, and bring intentionality into your morning routine! Come start your day with us, thus weekly class happens every Thursday morning at 7:30am in downtown Bend, 45min all levels gentle yoga followed by 15min sound bath with Lisa Tynan of Step into Stillness.The post Rise in Rhythm Thursday mornings at Pine & Prism appeared first on Visit Bend.

Activating Your Intuition

In a world filled with noise, stress, and constant outside opinions, if you are searching for ways to reconnect with yourself and trust your own inner guidance, this is the class for you!Join Cathleen Hylton for a two-hour live class designed to help you open and strengthen your natural intuitive abilities. Through guided exercises, grounding practices, and hands-on intuitive exploration, you’ll learn how to tune into your own inner wisdom with ease.We’ll focus on releasing old energy from the p

Breathe & Reset: Free Breathwork for Veterans

This free Conscious Connected Breathwork session is an invitation for veterans to slow down, step out of the thinking mind, and reconnect with the body.Using a continuous, connected breathing pattern, we’ll gradually move into a deeper breathwork experience designed to create space for whatever may be present—stress, tension, emotion, fatigue, or simply the need to reset.There is nothing you need to force, fix, or achieve. Each person’s experience is different. You may notice emotion, physical s

ROLE MODEL

ROLE MODEL (Tucker Pillsbury) first made waves with his 2022 debut album “Rx,” a confessional and genre-blurring pop record that introduced him as a bold new voice in alternative music. With his sophomore album “Kansas Anymore,” ROLE MODEL showcases his evolution as a songwriter and performer with 13 folk-tinged, lyrically driven tracks. Working alongside Noah Conrad, Ian Fitchuk, Scott Harris, and Jonah Shy, he crafted standout pieces including the viral hit “Sally, When

Cascades Futurity and Aged Event

Ducks and Beavers baseball are both coming to Bend this fall

Oregon plays Washington Oct. 3 and Oregon State hosts a Lewis-Clark State doubleheader Oct. 18, both at Vince Genna Stadium in Bend.

The Oregon school zone speed limit rule that you're probably getting wrong

All Central Oregon school districts are back in session this week. Here's a reminder of the rules for drivers around school ...

Karaoke

Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:Karaoke in the PubTuesday Nights7 PM – Late 21+$3 OFF ALL DRINKS! Sing your heart out on our pub stage every Tuesday night!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/karaoke-2/2026-09-08/">Karaoke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Black Lips w/ Escapism

Volcanic Theatre Pub Presents:Black Lips w/ EscapismTuesday, September 8th 2026Doors @ 7PM – Show Starts @ 8PMPresale – $25 Day of – $35The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/black-lips-w-escapism/">Black Lips w/ Escapism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Karaoke

Volcanic Theatre Pub & 1988 Entertainment Presents:Karaoke in the PubTuesday Nights7 PM – Late 21+$3 OFF ALL DRINKS! Sing your heart out on our pub stage every Tuesday night!The post <a href="https://visitbend.com/event/karaoke/2026-09-08/">Karaoke</a> appeared first on <a href="https://visitbend.com">Visit Bend</a>.

Book Launch with Marina Richie @ Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe

Dudley’s is thrilled to host the book launch for local author Marina Richie’s latest book, ‘Feathered Forest: Aloft with Birds in Ancient Trees’ on September 8th.Marina Richie is an award-winning nature writer with a passion for birds and wild places. Her first book, ‘Halcyon Journey: In Search of the Belted Kingfisher’ received multiple awards, and bridges the divide separating people from nature through prose and poetry.In ‘Feathered Forest’, Ric

Watercolor at Drake Park

Meet at:The Tea & Art Lounge (in front of the chalkboard)What to Expect:We’ll begin at TEAL, where you’ll receive a brand-new travel watercolor kit to keep. Then we’ll take a short walk together to beautiful Drake Park for a relaxing, step-by-step watercolor lesson surrounded by nature.Perfect For:Beginners and experienced painters alike! No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and enjoy a creative morning outdoors.You’ll Leave With:Your completed waterco

Oregon’s fall dance season opens with an international lineup

Dance styles from around the world will be reflected in many of the shows by professional companies this fall. You can see the influence of dance from China, South Africa, Ireland, Russia, and ...

September is Big Brothers Big Sisters Month in Central Oregon

This month, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO), a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is celebrating Big ...

The Old Mill District’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Old Mill District in Bend marks its 25th anniversary this year with a series of celebrations honoring a quarter-century of transformation along the Deschutes River.This September our Silver Jubilee is featuring in-store specials, unique dining experiences, giveaways, and community events throughout the district. Enjoy specialty sundaes, limited-edition candles, complimentary coffee, and art raffles, just to name a few!The post The Old Mill District’s 25th Anniversary Celebration appear