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🌄What's Up Central Oregon? - January 6th to January 12th
Issue #424
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FEATURED EVENTS
😂Comedy Chaos: East Side
🎤 One-Liner Showdown – Comedy Chaos on the Eastside
📍 Hablo Tacos & Abe Capanna’s, 1462 NE Cushing Dr, Ste 140, Bend
🕗 Monday | Doors 7:30 PM, Show 8:00 PM
Five writing teams. Five rounds. Five minutes to craft the best one-liner—while comedians keep the laughs rolling between rounds. Expect fast jokes, ridiculous prizes, and delightfully unhinged energy. Hosted by Anthony Poponi of Humore.us Productions. Food & drink specials all night. Adults only!
🎭 The Prince of Egypt Hits the Stage — A Musical Journey You Won’t Forget!
Presented by Ovation Performing Arts | January 2025 | Redmond, OR
Get ready to cross the Red Sea and step into an epic tale of faith, freedom, and destiny — because The Prince of Egypt is coming to life on the Ovation Performing Arts stage this January!
This awe-inspiring musical is packed with breathtaking songs (yes, including “When You Believe” 🎶), stunning choreography, and a powerhouse cast of local youth and adult performers who are pouring their hearts into every moment. You’ll follow Moses from the palace to the desert and beyond, with all the drama, wonder, and spectacle you’d expect from a Broadway-caliber production — right here in Central Oregon.
Ovation is known for bringing big talent to our local stage, and The Prince of Egypt is no exception. Whether you're a theatre buff or just looking for an unforgettable night out, this show will stir your soul and leave you cheering from your seat.
🔥 Seats fill fast, so don’t miss your chance to experience this musical masterpiece.
🎟️ More info & tickets: ovationpa.com
Event Listings for January 6th - January 12th
🎭 Bend & Redmond Area
🎸 Live Music & Performing Arts
Garrison Keillor — Storytelling & Music
Where: Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend
When: Thu, Jan 8, 7 – 9 pm
What: World-famous storyteller, musician, and humorist performs an evening of songs, tales, limericks, and audience interaction. Tickets required. Visit Bend
🎬 International Fly Fishing Film Tour
Where: Tower Theatre, Bend
When: Sat, Jan 10, 7 – 9 pm
What: Annual global tour screening award-winning films celebrating fly fishing culture and outdoor adventure. Visit Bend
🎷 Gino Vannelli — Jazz at The Oxford
Where: Oxford Hotel, Bend
When: Fri, Jan 9, 6 – 8 pm & Sat, Jan 10, 5 – 7 pm
What: Legendary singer-songsmith and jazz vocal performance. Tickets required. Visit Bend
🎶 Live at the Vineyard — Kurt Silva & Cynthia West
Where: Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards, Terrebonne
When: Sat, Jan 10, 5 – 8 pm
What: Duo acoustic performance in a vineyard setting. Visit Bend
😂 Comedy Chaos: East Side
Where: Abe Cappana’s, Bend
When: Sat, Jan 10, 8 – 10 pm
What: Local improv and stand-up comedy night with rapid-fire jokes. Visit Bend
🧠 Trivia! — Sunday Social
Where: River’s Place, Bend
When: Sun, Jan 11, 12 – 2 pm
What: Free weekly trivia with prizes — bring a team! Visit Bend
🛍️ Markets & Community Activities
🛒 Wednesday Farmers Market
Where: The Commons, Bend
When: Wed, Jan 7, 11 am – 3 pm
What: Local vendors, fresh produce, prepared eats & community gathering. Visit Central Oregon
🌌 Quandrantids Meteor Snowshoe Tour (Seasonal)
Where: Cascade region near Bend
When: Dec 28 – Jan 12 (ongoing)
What: Guided snowshoe tours under the winter night sky — great for stargazing during the meteor shower peak. Visit Central Oregon
📚 Library & Community Programs
📖 Family Story Time
Where: Redmond Library (Deschutes Public Library)
When: Tue, Jan 6, 9:30 – 9:55 am
What: Early-morning family story time — free community program. Deschutes Public Library
(For full local library calendar activities through the week — from kids’ crafts to adult education — check the Deschutes Public Library calendar by branch.) Deschutes Public Library
🏞️ Ongoing & Drop-In Activities
While specific large-scale events are limited this week, there are several things you can do around Central Oregon:
☕ Bluegrass Collective Mondays – Weekly local bluegrass performances at Silver Moon Brewing (ongoing Mondays). Visit Central Oregon
🧘 Yoga and Sound Events – Various yoga, meditation and sound bath classes around Bend are listed on the Visit Bend calendar (e.g., Jan 8 offerings). Visit Bend
🌨️ Outdoor Winter Recreation – Mt. Bachelor, snowshoe trails, sledding hills, and scenic winter hikes are in full swing, weather permitting.
🏛️ Museums & Exhibits – The High Desert Museum (near Bend) offers indoor exhibits year-round. Wikipedia
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