What in the heck is happening in Central Oregon this weekend? A whole bunch of stuff! Read on to find out what the Source recommends. Danny Barnes, certified bad-ass. Friday 11 Coen Brothers Film FestivalCohen Bro’s classic, Fargo. Rated R. For more on the festival check out the Source’s full story here. $10. 8 p.m.Tower […]
Brianna Brey
Bri Brey is a Bend native who started as an intern at the Source Weekly after her graduation from the University of Oregon three years ago. She is now the full-time arts, culture and music editor.
Committed to bolstering Bend’s growing musical and arts community, Bri takes after the semi-fictional William Miller of Almost Famous. Despite a cynicism cultivated over the 20 years she’s lived in Bend, Bri loves Christmas. She loves decorating and gift giving and prides herself on having the best white elephant strategy. She once devised an It’s a Wonderful Life drinking game. Contact her at bri@bendsource.com with local music, arts and culture events (or the rules to that drinking game).
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Out of Town: 1/9 – 1/17
portland friday 11-saturday 12 Big Ass Boombox Billed as a loud pop festival, Big Ass Boombox showcases more than 40 of Portland’s best musical acts alongside 15 writers, at four venues, all within walking distance. Best of all, it’s totally free! Bands include Just Lions, Animal Eyes, Your Rival, Lee Corey Oswald, Friends & Family, […]
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Portland Man Arrested for Choking Girlfriend with Dreadlocks
Portland resident Caleb Grotberg, 32, faces counts of second-degree kidnapping, second-degree attempted assault, fourth-degree assault, menacing and domestic violence after he reportedly choked his girlfriend with his dreadlocks early Monday morning. Caleb Grotberg is making national news for reportedly choking his girlfriend with his dreadlocks. Sounds pretty Portland to me, but the best part of […]
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First Friday Picks
If you’re at Frist Friday Art Walk Downtown tonight, which you should be, here are some events we suggest you check out. Don’t forget to enjoy all of the wonderful art hanging in local galleries and business, many of which will be open late. Fatty bike, bro. Snowbike MayhemCrow’s Feet has a renegade obstacle course […]
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How to Drink Beer and Feel Good About Yourself
If you live in Bend, it’s safe to assume that you love doggies and beer, in which case, you should be at Broken Top Bottle Shop for the tongue twisting First Firkin Friday for Furry Friends. BTBS will be tapping a Firkin-style keg of Ebenezer from BridgePort Brewing Co. (Portland,OR)All the proceeds from this keg […]
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Sour Power
What the hell sour beer is,
and why you should drink it
Sour beer ain’t no Bud Light. With new breweries and bottle shops popping up what feels like daily in Bend, brewers are stretching our palates and our perceptions of what beer is by innovating recipes and reinventing old brewing techniques. Sour beer is one such revival. Originally popularized in Europe, sours differ from other brews […]
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The Real World
Heart of Oregon Corps gives students a taste of hands-on work
Tim Fissori, educational coordinator and crew leader at Heart of Oregon Corps, teaches what he knows. After 14 years teaching at Marshall High School and 19 years working as a building contractor, integrating construction concepts into math, science, social studies and language arts lessons has become Fissori’s specialty. By mixing his skill sets, he has […]
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Bend, OR on the Front Page of Imgur
Hey look! We’re on the interwebs! Bend, OR recently made the front page of the popular, free image hosting website Imgur.com. Everyday, Imgur gets millions of hits and hosts over ninety terabytes of images (for all you computer newbs out there, that’s a lot). The meme appears to be a view of Bend from the […]
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Noi and Deschutes Brewery Team Up
On February 6, Noi Thai Cuisine will be serving a specialty meal in cooperation with Deschutes Brewery. Each of the four courses will be paired with a Deschutes beer including the Red Chair, and a desert paired with the 2012 Abyss. A treat for beer lovers and foodies, the meal will cost $55 including food […]
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Mead for the Masses
This weekend Nectar of the Gods, Bend’s first and only meadery, debuted Valhalla Rising, their first mass bottled brew. On Saturday night, Broken Top Bottle Shop was packed with thirsty patrons ready to try the ancient beverage that predates all other fermented drinks, and is made from fermented honey, yeast and water. Sweet bottles, too. […]
