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Armando Borrego

Armando is a California transplant who moved to Bend in search of adventure. He enjoys stories that shed light on local events, and loves keeping up with the modern music scene. In his free time, you can find him riding his bike, watching movies, and painting large murals that he doesn't have space for.

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Rock ‘n’ Roll for Waterways

The 2nd Annual Holiday Benefit Jam from Fractal and ZenArt Ink Studio harnesses the power of local rockers for the health of the Deschutes River
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This Domino Room music event on Saturday, Dec. 2, 7pm will feature an explosive lineup of amazing music from local bands Fractal and Watkins Glen to help spread awareness and raise funds for the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and its mission of restoration, preservation and promotion of clean and accessible water sources in Central Oregon. […]

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Source Material: Sunshine In My Pocket

A list of amazing music that can help keep you smiling during this dark-at-5pmwinter weather
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With the clouds looming over Bend, I’ve found that my appreciation for moments of sunshine has increased exponentially since my arrival here. It can be a little too easy to feel disheartened or overwhelmed by the early sunsets; I promise you, you’re not alone. However, even with the colder weather and darker evenings, I still […]

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Hoodoo’s Biggest Giveaway Ever

Hoodoo Ski Area’s mission is to put on the largest snow series giveaway in the Pacific Northwest
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With the mountain air getting crisper and car windshields freezing over, the pending arrival of winter is hard to ignore. While it may be time to put away the paddleboards, avid skiers and snowboarders are starting to gear up for an exhilarating time ahead on the slopes. “People from all over the world come out […]

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The Bob Ross of Music

Local artist Pete Kartsounes on his creative identity after 19 years of singing and songwriting
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Bluegrass balladeer Pete Kartsounes continues to provide amazing music the same way he has for the past two decades — authentically. The artist’s unbridled style and storm-cloud voice will be on full display on Friday, Nov. 17 at Unity Community of Central Oregon. On the subject of how he has managed to create such a […]

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The Last Frontier

Ahead of his concert at The Belfry, singer/songwriter Hubby Jenkins discusses his music, his musical mission and Star Trek captains
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Don’t get me started,” old-time strings musician Hubby Jenkins warned with a laugh. The question: Captain Kirk or Captain Jean-Luc Picard? “There’s room for both, me specifically though, in that captain role I prefer the cool, calm and collected Picard compared to Kirk. My favorite captain is Captain Sisko though – Black Captain,” said Jenkins. […]

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Support for Students Who Learn Differently

Samara Learning Center offers support for students experiencing challenges in learning
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Whether a child requires extra help in a particular subject or seeks an alternative to traditional schooling, Samara Learning Center is there to guide and support them every step of the way. Samara Learning Center is an educational nonprofit in Bend dedicated to ensuring that each student’s unique learning needs are met. With a mission […]

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Fire-Starters

Two naturalist educators host a multitude of environmental appreciation and education courses
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Nighthawk Program Director and co-founder, Chelsea Ernst, studied ecology and herpetology in college before delving into the survival skill world. After gaining over a decade of experience teaching naturalist skillsets for other businesses, Ernst and co-founder Tyler Doyle founded Nighthawk Naturalist School with an emphasis on making the connection to nature accessible and immersive for […]

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Call it Chemistry

Sitting down to de-mystify the science of songwriting with local genre-breaking all-woman rock group, Not Your Ex Lover
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These are my sisters, my best friends.” Kourtni Diva, Not Your Ex Lover‘s lead singer and lyricist, said of the band. “They know what’s going on in my life in my songs. That’s why I write them,” she joked. “I’m never nervous to show them things. It’s always about what could work for the band.” […]

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Becoming Your Own Muse

New wave musician Bella Cooper on trusting herself enough to create in the uncharted headspace of being happy
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Almost every night in Bend, at any taproom, bar, open mic or even street corner, there’s a guarantee you’ll run into aspiring musicians. Among this fresh wave of artists, Bella Cooper, singer/songwriter and founder of band Chiggi Momo, has emerged as a captivating and promising indie recording artist making waves in the music scene. Cooper […]

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On Bicycles and Icicles

A bicyclist’s survival guide for winter
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Confession time, if you didn’t know already: I am from California. Since I’ve moved to Bend one of the traits I have appreciated most is the city’s bikeability. I often bike to work or out for coffee, and I know I’m not alone. Daily, you can find a wide array of commuters, enthusiasts and plenty […]

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