Abby Francis, Author at The Source

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Fashion Workshop opens new storefront in downtown Bend, helping connect crafty people with low-cost goods

by Abby Francis August 17, 2026August 17, 2026

Fashion Workshop is on mission to help the crafty people out there in Central Oregon. As a bit of a crafty gal myself, I was surprised when I walked in that most items were under $10. Fashion Workshop, a nonprofit, opened its brand-new storefront Aug. 8, just outside of downtown Bend. The storefront features a space […]

Best of Sisters

Best Restaurant in Sisters: The Open Door

Part art gallery, part restaurant — what could be better?

by Abby Francis August 12, 2026August 11, 2026

What makes The Open Door so special is that it never set out to be just a restaurant, or, in its unique case, just a gallery. The Open Door is really a sense of place and belonging. Walking into the patio on a bright summer morning, I admit, I felt extremely at peace. In 2000, […]

Best of Places

Best Nonprofit Serving Basic Needs: The Giving Plate

Raising the standard of how people expect to be treated

by Abby Francis August 12, 2026August 11, 2026

The Giving Plate started 16 years ago when Gary and Debra Kelso started a food bank with the hope of helping 500 local families. The nonprofit has been growing with its community ever since. Gregory Prestel joined The Giving Plate in April as the executive director. He emphasized that his new role reflected the efforts of everyone, especially those […]

Best of Health and Fitness

Best Chiropractor: Wellness Doctor

Two decades after opening its doors, Wellness Doctor continues to center its philosophy in getting to the root cause of pain

by Abby Francis August 12, 2026August 11, 2026

Wellness Doctor’s win of Best Chiropractor comes in a very timely matter – the business just celebrated its 20th birthday. When I popped in to talk to the founder of Wellness Doctor, Jason Kremer, he was called from his office by a friendly yell down the hallway, “Hey Dr.K!” This pretty much sums up the atmosphere within […]

Music

Let’s Get Smooshed into Sweaty Little Venues Again

Local music venues are important to building Bend’s community

by Abby Francis August 11, 2026August 12, 2026

I’ve been making it a point to go to more small concerts lately. Hear me out. When all is said and done, there’s something good about knowing your money is fueling the next local show instead of disappearing into a corporate balance sheet And in all honesty? I’m a college student. Those $150 nosebleed seats […]

Culture

‘The Most Travelled Person in America’ takes on Bend’s Beer Scene

Daniel Seddiqui says finding the best brewery is all about finding the perfect atmosphere

by Abby Francis July 24, 2026July 28, 2026

Only some can say they’ve been to all 50 states. And very select few can say they’ve been to every city and town in the United States with a population more than 5,000. Daniel Seddiqui, however, can claim this title as of last October when he visited Allentown, Pennsylvania, the last town on his list. After […]

Local News

Volunteers Roll Up Their Sleeves for the Deschutes River

Upper Deschutes Watershed Council hosted its 30th annual river cleanup, picking up trash, pulling weeds and diving below for hidden debris

by Abby Francis July 13, 2026July 14, 2026

The riverways around Central Oregon were filled with more people than usual Saturday morning. However, this time around, it wasn’t for recreation. Equipped with plant guidebooks, 289 volunteers gathered in six different locations, from Tumalo State Park to Farewell Bend Park to Sunriver to pick up trash and pull invasive weeds along the riverbank. About 2,100 pounds of garbage […]

Music

Bringing Nashville to Central Oregon’s Backyard

Southern tunes fly in to Eagle Crest July 15

by Abby Francis July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Eagle Crest Resort will be filled with a certain Nashville twang on July 15, when the resort’s Greenside Café brings various acclaimed Nashville-based musicians in for a laid-back night of country music. One of the night’s performers is Austin Jenckes, originally from the Pacific Northwest, who told the Source how excited he is to be back. […]

Music

Ecologist and Musician: On Stage is Where KR3TURE Thrives

KR3TURE is coming back at the end of July for his second show in Bend.

by Abby Francis July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

KR3TURE’s (pronounced ‘creature’) first show in Bend was just last January at the Volcanic Theatre and it was sold out. Electronic and modern live music fusion that defies any sort of category is what can be expected during a KR3TURE performance. All with the goal of connection. The mountains of Santa Cruz is where KR3TURE […]

Music

Only Brothers Can Sing These Types of Bluesy Americana Harmonies

The Deltaz are excited to be back in Bend

by Abby Francis June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

The Deltaz, a brother duo hailing originally from Southern California, bring a unique sound to bluesy Americana. They have been performing together since they were teenagers. Often donning their overalls and Vaquero style flat-brimmed hats, they have a perfect uniform for their one-of-a-kind genre. The Deltaz will be at the Midtown Ballroom on July 28. Growing up. […]

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