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Want to know what's new in the world of arts and entertainment? You've come to the right place. A special thank you to Doug Donoho (Program Director) from Clear 101.7fm and Heidi Chackel, Editor of Gusto Magazine for this information and recommendations.
Norah Jones The Fall
Fans of Norah Jones will be spending some quiet winter nights listening to her fourth album, The Fall. This release is available in standard and deluxe versions. The deluxe version comes with a half-dozen live bonus tracks, including covers of Johnny Cash’s Cry Cry Cry and Wilco’s Jesus, Etc. Jones has taken a new direction on The Fall, seeing it as a chance to experiment with different sounds and songwriters, including Ryan Adams. Since emerging on the scene in 2002, Jones has sold a collective 36 million albums worldwide. Not bad.
Jack Johnson En Concert
At the other end of the musical spectrum is a new live CD/DVD from Jack Johnson, En Concert. This CD release showcases Jack in concert on his 2008 world tour performing fan favorites including Bubble Toes and The Horizon Has Been Defeated. Plus there’s a special performance with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder. The En Concert film, directed by Emmett Malloy whom Johnson collaborated with to create the award-winning surf films “Thicker Than Water” and “September Sessions,” follows Johnson during the European leg of his tour and captures behind-the-scenes adventures and on-stage magic. Get big JJ fans both the CD and DVD. They’ll thank you for it.
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest - Cascade Theatrical Company (www.cascadestheatrical.org)
By Dale Wasserman, adapted from the novel by Ken Kesey
February 12 - February 28
Wednesday - Saturday 7:30pm
Sunday Matinee 2:00pm
Auditions: December 21 & 22
Cast Requirements: 12 men, 4 women
Cascades Theatrical Company presents “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” by Dale Wasserman, adapted from the novel by Ken Kesey. Performances span from February 12 to February 28 at CTC on Greenwood in Bend. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest placed Dale Wasserman among the most-produced American playwrights worldwide. The play enjoyed a six-year run in San Francisco as well as success in Chicago, New York, Boston and other cities. Ken Kesey published One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in 1962; it became an immediate success. He died in 2001 after publishing a second novel and several shorter works.
Bend Winterfest Headliners
The Gourds and Hell's Belles will headline the Mojo Music Eruption at this season's Winterfest celebration. On February 12 and 13 enjoy fantastic sounds at the Festival Center in the Old Mill District. Alternative country band, The Gourds, take the stage on Friday the 12th. Traveling all the way from Austin, Texas, The Gourds five-piece multi-instrumental band is famous for their high-energy concerts. Hell's Belles, an AC/DC cover band, graced the 2008 Bend Winterfest to such rave reviews they were asked to return again.
Bend's Family Holiday Tradition Returns
This December, a stellar community cast of youth and adults again brings to life the classic story of redemption and the true holiday spirit.
Last year, several thousand Central Oregon families experienced the "Bah Humbugs!", ghosts and tolling bells of Olde England as Tiny Tim teaches Scrooge the importance of compassion. This year, the holiday magic continues December 18-22 with five evening shows and a half-priced Sunday matinee.
Tickets
Evening shows: Adults ~ $18 Balcony/ $24 Floor
Children (12 and under) ~ $12 Balcony/$12 Floor
Sunday Matinee: Adults ~ $9 Balcony/$12 Floor
Children ~ $6 Balcony/$6 Floor
The play, adapted by Howard Schor and directed by Mary Kilpatrick, features many of the region's best actors in two casts. A traditional cast of adults and children, led by Rick Jenkins as Scrooge, performs all evening shows. For the matinee Dec. 20, a youth cast of school-aged children portray many of the “adult” roles.
"A Christmas Carol" is a joint venture of Bend Experimental Art Theatre and the Tower Theatre Foundation. The production is made possible by grants from Deschutes Cultural Coalition, Autzen Foundation, Jeld-Wen Tradition Foundation and Roundhouse Foundation.