A new eatery has opened up on Bond Street in downtown Bend. Owner Jon Weber (J.W., hence, J. Dub) is better known around town for his friendly bar skills and charming smile, having spent 17 years at the Pine Tavern and six years at 10 Barrel. It is safe to say that Weber has created […]
Angela Moore
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Surrendering in Submersion
Float Central opens the way for being and nothingness
Weightlessness used to be reserved for space travel, but that is no longer the case. Float Central in Bend is under new management by an enthusiastic and absurdly charismatic floater named Seth Biersner, age 40, occupation unknown—he’s still trying to figure that out. What has been decided, however, are his intentions when it comes to […]
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Coyote Willow
EP: “Falling to Home”
Coyote Willow is a duo made up of classically trained Kat Hilst and barroom practiced Tim Coffey. This group’s style was once (and accurately) described by a fan as “progressive acoustic with Americana influence.” Although hard to explain, the music is easy to understand. If the name sounds familiar, that’s because it probably is. The […]
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Spring Dreaming
One of the absolute best things about living in Bend is the weather. It is getting sunny out, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and bugs are hurling themselves into your mouth as bike rides are now becoming a very real and serious choking hazard. It’s the smell of the outdoors and the […]
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Staying Humm-ble
Success in the heart of Bend
The fame and popularity of Humm Kombucha is not at all a secret here in Bend. Due to this health conscious and taste-loving town, the popularity of Humm grew here first, right where it was founded. Humm recently announced that it would be expanding beyond its 5,000-square-foot facility, moving into a new location that will […]
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Art Watch 3/30-4/6
First Friday Highlights for April 1
The first Friday of every month is always a good excuse to wander downtown into the early hours of the morning. If an excuse is something unnecessary then it’s a good opportunity to score thimbles of free booze and see some shops that aren’t on the usual go-see list. The Art Walk could absolutely have […]
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Blues to Burn
Robert Cray Band comes home to Oregon
Robert Cray has been making music for longer than most people have been listening to it, and at 64 he doesn’t appear to be slowing down. A seasoned guitarist who has played with famed musicians such as Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn and BB King, just to name a few, he leads his own band, […]
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Hot Buttered Rum
A sweet and twangy bluegrass treat
Hot Buttered Rum is a tasty adult beverage served on cold nights, but in a folk-loving town, the name takes on a new meaning. This five-piece American folk and bluegrass group, playing at the The Belfry tonight, is best known for its dedication to “guerrilla bluegrass,” bringing the love to some of the most unexpected […]
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The Brown Owl’s New Pub & Restaurant
The who’s who of food opens a venue near downtown
What was once a beloved and insanely popular food cart has now found a permanent perch in the Old Mill Market Place, home to many new shops opening this spring. The Brown Owl is expected to open in mid-April. Owner and operator of The Brown Owl, Lisandro Ramon is eagerly awaiting the birth of his […]
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“Dog Sees God” Opens
The Peanuts gang grows up in an unauthorized parody
“Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” is an original play by Bert V. Royal that follows the lives of the characters from the famous comic strip, Peanuts. Kids grow up, as they do, and the beloved characters in this unauthorized parody, are no exception to the rule. If the expectation is that of […]