A typical Rod DeGeorge concert set list is a trip: a blend of classic blues-rock guitar virtuosity — paying tribute to some of the greatest guitar gods in history — and nuanced textures of classical, fusion and world music. The stage is familiar territory for DeGeorge, who has spent more than three decades touring, recording, […]
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Bend Teen Swings into National Spotlight
Asia Young Finishes in Top 32 at U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship
At just 16, Bend’s Asia Young is already competing among the top amateur golfers in the world. Last week, Young competed in the 125th USGA U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship in Bandon Dunes, finishing in the top 32 and demonstrating she can play with the world’s best amateurs on one of the nation’s most challenging courses. […]
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Beyond the Trip
The quiet rise of psilocybin integration in Bend
Since Oregon became the first state to legalize supported adult psilocybin use in 2020 under Measure 109, most media attention has focused on the so-called “heroic dose”—the 30-40 milligram, four-six hour guided psychedelic trip that promises a mystical, mind-expanding journey. But for the experts working in the field, the real story begins once the trip […]
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Sippin’ on Sunshine
This Canna-Cocktail is Bend’s New Summer Buzz”
When happy hour rolls around, many of us mix our favorite cocktail: gin & tonic, margarita or maybe just a chilled glass of pinot grigio. But for many of us seeking alternatives to alcohol, there’s a whole new world out there for us: Cannabis cocktails. And do I have the perfect alcohol-free, cannabis-based cocktail for […]
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Bend Dirt Fest
Get dirty, Bend: New event combines competition, camaraderie and dusty trails
Let’s talk dirty. The inaugural Bend Dirt Fest, organized by longtime endurance event director Mike Ripley and his company, Mudslinger Events, rolls into town on Friday, July 12, offering a mix of trail running, gravel grinding, and mountain biking fun—with a distinct local vibe. The Bend Dirt Fest is a spiritual successor to one of […]