Oct 28 – Nov 4, 2015

Oct 28 - Nov 4, 2015 / Vol. 19 / No. 44

Stewart Returns!!

Now, it’s way too soon to declare how Trevor Noah’s run on The Daily Show will turn out, but his already assured and biting tenure is off to a good start. But no matter how much we collectively enjoy Noah, the lack of Jon Stewart on our television screens does leave a fairly gaping holeโ€ฆ

What in the World: Russian passenger plane crash under investigation, Chipotle closes restaurants in Oregon and Washington, and the latest look at Europe’s migrant crisis

The cause of the Russian passenger jet that broke apart midflight over Egyptโ€™s Sinai Peninsula killing all 224 people aboard is still unknown. The Metrojet deputy general director told news outlets that an external impact most likely caused the plane to break apart. Several countriesโ€”including Egypt and Russiaโ€”are now part of the investigation to determineโ€ฆ

Top 100 Horror Movies According to the Experts

Hey everyone! Halloween is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate it for a film geek than make a list of the top 100 horror films of all time. Hitfix took a poll, asking some of the greatest horror actors, writers and directors of the last half century what their favorite horrorโ€ฆ

LETTERS: Bend Surf Allianceโ€”Lets Fix the Surf Park

The Bend Surf Park Alliance wants community input about the Bend Whitewater Park. Here’s the full letter that was sent to the Source Weekly:   The Bend, Oregon Community is getting skunked. Don’t let Parks and Rec sweep us under the rug! If you have five extra minutes, please help. Like us on Facebook.  Bendโ€ฆ

Witch, Please!

Vin Diesel is an interesting fellow. He refuses to talk about his sexuality or his ethnicity; started his career writing, directing, producing, and starring in his first feature; and is an unabashed puppy dog on Facebook. Most importantly, he loves Dungeons and Dragons. He has played for more than 20 years and has even writtenโ€ฆ

Film Events 10/28-11/4

The World According to Monsanto The Green Team Movie Night brings forth another thought-provoking conservation film to boil the blood and awaken the brain. This doc follows a French filmmaker’s investigation into the corporate practices of Monsanto; specifically, their GMO crops and chemicals. What she finds will not only confirm most of our fears aboutโ€ฆ

Side Notes 10/28-11/4

The Urban Growth Boundary Steering Committee composed of county commissioner Tony DeBone, Bend City Council, and two members of the planning commission, along with input from the community, reached a decision to move forward with the 2.1 Urban Boundary Growth Scenario with modifications. But before the scenario can be officially adopted, it has to beโ€ฆ

The Slipper 10/28-11/4

Drastic Times Call for Radical Measures By Source Staff Portland has been in the news a lot lately for its struggles with affordable housing. And while there’s no magic trick to finding a sufficient quantity of housing middle and low-income folks can afford, the city has taken steps recently to address its housing shortage thatโ€ฆ

Ladies First

The highest spots in the Category A Cross Crusade standings are filled with names like Ryan, Sean, Erik, and Ben. But one name in particular stands out near the top. Molly Cameron has always enjoyed competing with the guys. And for a time, she was one of the guys. Cameron is the only transgender athleteโ€ฆ

Psychedelic Dance Party USA

The Asher Fulero Band plays the type of jazz/funk fusion that is hard to do well. It walks the fine line between super chill jazz, chunky, dance-floor funk, and exploratory jam band noodling, without straining at the seams. Frontman and keyboard player Asher Fulero has been making music for a long time with multiple projectsโ€ฆ

A Different Drum

Antonio Sánchez is not just a drummer, a musician, or even just a composer. His score for the film Birdman contributed to making that film the immersive and innovative work that it was. The score is simultaneously omnipresent and clandestine, the percussive masterwork creating tension and unease in moments of slapstick comedy or abstract pathos.โ€ฆ

Source Suggests 10/28-11/4

Butterfly Breakdown This show is part of Broken Top Bottle Shop’s Brews and Bands series with live music every Sunday night. Butterfly Breakdown’s bluesy and soulful sound gives most of their songs an irresistible melody that is hard to shake from your head. ReverbNation voted the band Portland’s #1 Indie/Blues/Rock group while also being aโ€ฆ

A Look at OLCC’s Draft Regulations

The Oregon Liquor Control Commission has cleared a few important hurdles in its process of regulating the new recreational cannabis industry. In anticipation of its January 4 deadline for accepting applications for commercial growers, processors, wholesalers, and retail outlets, OLCC has signed an agreement with NIC USA, Inc to build the online license application form.โ€ฆ

Spirit of Craft

Bend may be known as a beer town, but the spirits scene is picking up speed. With the recent emergence of popular cocktail bars like Dogwood Cocktail Cabin and Stihl Whiskey Bar, it’s clear that Bendites have a taste for the hard stuff. So it's only natural that Bend’s oldest distillery would follow in theโ€ฆ

A Pumpkin-Free Fall

Getting sick of pumpkin beers yet? Hate on them all you want, but—much like Taco Bell and Thursday-night football—it exists because you all secretly can’t get enough of it. Beer flavored with everyone’s favorite late-October gourd is nothing new in craft at this point. Where the Bend Whole Foods would’ve stocked Elysian’s Night Owl pumpkinโ€ฆ

Art Watch 10/28-11/4

During the November First Friday Art Hop in Downtown Bend, the Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) will unveil its 2016 Wild Desert Calendar and showcase some of the best photography of Oregon’s high desert from the last decade. ONDA, a 25-year-old Bend-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating Oregon’s high desert habitats, dreamed up theโ€ฆ

The Late Night, Double Feature, Picture Show

It’s always a good time for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, but something just feels right about seeing it in October. Maybe it’s because of the fabulous costumes or the midnight horror movie vibe, but those are just excuses to enjoy one of the very best things ever created by humanity. Seriously: Pyramids, The Colosseum,โ€ฆ

Dipping into the Pot

Oregon State Police forensic analysts process drug evidence, rape kits, conduct finger print analysis, and are a crucial part of the legal system as they provide expert testimony during trials. So when an analyst is suspected of tampering with evidence, the ripple effects are felt far and wide. It was a single piece of evidenceโ€ฆ

Letters 10/28-11/4

NOT HAPPY WITH THE BEND WHITEWATER PARK? Tell them Bend Parks and Rec needs to be held accountable to taxpayers for not delivering what was promised and provide the community with a clear explanation for how they plan to remedy the issues surrounding the Bend Whitewater Park. There are a number of other whitewater parksโ€ฆ

Go Here 10/28-11/4

The last days of October in Central Oregon feel magical in a way that is different from the rest of the year. Maybe it’s the little bit of bite in the air coupled with late autumn golden-hued light of the sky, or maybe it’s something else entirely. Many cultures recognize this time of year asโ€ฆ

The Doctor Is In

Despite their reputation for being tough guys, the men and women who are first on the scene at emergencies sometimes need a little help, too. That’s why the Bend City Council recently unanimously authorized a five-year agreement with psychologist Dr. Andrew Barram to provide educational tools and mental health support services for both the Bendโ€ฆ

Our Picks 10/29-11/4

thursday 29-saturday 31 William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead ZOMBIES—Watch as Shakespeare teams up with the Queen, Richard Burbage, and other historical people you’ve forgotten, to fight nasty, undead Elizabethans hungering for the sweet release of death and human flesh. It’s not that serious and it’s a joyous time all around and the money goesโ€ฆ

Breakfast + Lunch Guide 2015

As Bend continues to grow, so too does its food scene. And while dinner tends to get all the attention, we think breakfast and lunch are equally worthy of celebration. Think about it: Eating breakfast for dinner is a thing. Dinner for breakfast? Not so much. That is, unless youโ€™re eating last nightโ€™s pizza. (Alwaysโ€ฆ

Take Me Home 10/28-11/4

While current low interest rates are helping shape a buyer’s market, in Bend, renting and buying both come with pros and cons. Either way, prices aren’t a steal and prospective buyers or renters need to have enough money to be used as a down payment or deposit. Sheila Balyeat with Sotheby’s International Realty says talkingโ€ฆ

Drink Guideโ€”Summer 2015

Yes, it is good to have routines, like James Bond always ordering the same drink, shaken, not stirred. But, we also think that it is a wide world of beverage choices out there and not worth limiting the horizons completely. For this edition of the Drink Guide, we have shuffled the order a bitโ€”and beefedโ€ฆ


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