Bend
Daily News
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Bend. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mama Eva—a 6-year-old Cane Corso who traveled nearly 40 miles across Jefferson County and spent months recovering at BrightSide Animal Center—was adopted by a prepared local owner in Redmond. KTVZ
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to see Disney's Newsies, a high-energy musical featuring 60+ students with live music and innovative set design. The show will run May 7, 9, 15 and 16 at 7 p.m. at the Caldera Auditorium (matinees on May 9 and 16 at 2 p.m.) KTVZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caldera High School will perform Disney's Newsies from May 7 through May 16 in a musical production featuring more than 60 students (including two female CTE leaders in the set design) as the show builds on last fall’s sold-out season. KTVZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The NIFC reported a wildfire—now called the 0143 Trout Creek Fire—that burned 2 acres southwest of Sisters as firefighters contained about a quarter of the estimated 43-acre blaze with rising humidity, and the situation remains under close watch. KTVZ
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Let's Talk About It – Free Child Development Training
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Deschutes Children's Foundation - East Bend Campus — Free entry — Gain valuable insights into child development and learn effective communication strategies for discussing sensitive topics with children.
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Portland Cello Project Concert
7:30-10 p.m. — Tower Theatre — $32 – $52 — Experience a genre-bending journey from Bach to hip hop in a high-energy cello performance.
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Paula Poundstone
7:30-9 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the legendary observational humor of iconic comedian Paula Poundstone.
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Not'cho Grandma's Bingo Fundraiser
9:30 a.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — $13 entry — Experience high-energy bingo while supporting the YOUNI Movement's mission for community joy.
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Nature Kids: Pollinator Power!
2:30-4 p.m. — Miller's Landing Park — Registration recommended — Explore the fascinating world of flowers and their pollinators through engaging family nature walks.
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Eagles Tribute Concert - Take It To The Limit
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Tower Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the nostalgic hits of Eagles performed by the Take It To The Limit tribute band.
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FRACTAL Live Music Event
7-10 p.m. — Silver Moon Brewing — No cover charge — Experience an electrifying dance party atmosphere with local favorites Fractal.
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Five Pint Mary Concert
7 p.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — $11 — Enjoy an evening of live music in a charming venue with limited seating.
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Willy Vlautin: Stories & Music Night
7-1 a.m. — McMenamins Pub at Old St. Francis School — $19.25 — Experience an enchanting evening of stories and music with award-winning author and musician Willy Vlautin.
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Brandi Carlile Concert
5 PM – 4 AM — Hayden Homes Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Grammy-winning artist's latest reflections in an unforgettable live performance.
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