I get a lot of crap for eating out alone: “Oh, I’d never do that!” Or “I’d be too embarrassed!” So you’re embarrassed to be by yourself in public? That’s kind of a bummer. I eat alone mostly for CHOW, but I do go out to eat on my own as much as I can. […]
Angela Moore
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A Lonely Drive
There is something about driving towards something and getting beautifully lost between home and destination. Not off track, but certainly not on any particular train of thought. Music at the forefront, but also in the background. The night is obvious and the only part of your world that is lit up is 20 feet in […]
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Pub in Public
Sunriver Brewing Co. moves into town
The pub formerly known as the Sunriver Brewhouse recently opened up a new location in the Galveston area. This spawn of the Brewhouse, both referred to as the Sunriver Pub and the Galveston Pub, takes all the best of what the mama location has to a more accessible Bend location. On Feb. 18 the new […]
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Bend Fire Department is Faster Than Ever
New triage system improves response times and cuts costs
When people think of the fire department, they think of local heroes, a big red truck, and more likely than not, a firemen’s pole. It’s almost certain that finance and budgeting don’t enter into the picture. The reality is that in order for response times, proper medical care, general public assistance and safety to fall […]
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Side Notes 3/16-3/23
Bend Fire responds to flames at Tetherow Golf Course Bend—A 911 caller reported flames shooting from the chimney of the Tetherow Golf Course, 61240 Skyline Ranch Rd. Fire crews used the ladder truck to extinguish the fire in the chimney. Crews spent time inspecting the attic and the top of the chimney to ensure the […]
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Pimpin’ the Funk
Pay for play
Pimps of Joytime is an east-coast native band with a funky and rare soulful sound that has the ability to haunt its listeners with the howls and a one-of-a-kind beat interpretation that can only come from a deep understanding of what funk was, is, and can be. Performing roughly 90 shows a year, Pimps of […]
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1,2,3 Pop-Up
Curry-ious cuisine
Anna Witham is the culinary artist and mastermind behind one of Bend’s most-discussed and spontaneous new dinner options. There is a reason for this. Her creations are beautiful, delicious and well-thought out, and with a three-day only window of opportunity, word travels fast. A “pop up” restaurant is basically a temporary eatery that utilizes the […]
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COIN-operated Technology
Inventors in Bend unite!
Central Oregon Inventors Network (COIN) is a group of people with a serious interest in expanding not only their inventor’s knowledge, but also their networking skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Beer and pizza were provided at the second meeting of COIN. If those two things are not enough to join, then maybe reevaluating […]
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Album Review: “Birth of Bravey”
Bravey Don
There is a local folk epidemic in Bend, as lead member of Bravey Don, David Gillespie, points out. “We want to rid this town of their incessant banjo addiction. It’s time to embrace rock and roll.” Is Bend ready for something like this? Could it be that although our beloved harmonica-enhanced folk is what is […]