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Cayla Clark

Cayla graduated from UCLA with a degree in playwriting, soon after realizing that playwriting is not a viable career option. Fortunately, this led her to journalism, and she is thrilled to be part of such a unique and fun-loving team. Upcoming local events? Send them her way!

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Love the Wine You’re With

Local oenophiles share their knowledge on chocolate and wine pairings, just in time for V-Day (or “me day”)
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After spending several days with Central Oregon winemakers and wine shop owners, I fully understand the difference between an enthusiast and an oenophile. Sarah Worley, owner of Good Drop Wine Shoppe, doesn’t just love wine; she lives, breathes and drinks it. Cindy Grossman, who co-owns Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards with her husband, Roger, proudly […]

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The Healing Power of Breath

Local Breathwork professional explains incredible healing powers hidden deep within our own lungs
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New Age therapies include some unconventional practices… and are met with a fair amount of skepticism. Therapies such as crystal healing or aura cleansing can be difficult concepts to accept blindly. When first introduced to breathwork, Bend local Jon Paul Crimi was a skeptic, too. “I’m from Boston,” he explained. “In Boston, you can’t blame […]

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Weird Central Oregon

Some oddball facts on what might be the quirkiest state in the nation
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Yet another reason to love where we live: The weird stuff among us. -Portland is home to more strip clubs per capita than any other city—even Las Vegas. An article published in Willamette Week in 2015 reported that fact. Tampa, Florida, rang in second. • Over the years, Oregonians have witnessed many seemingly unnecessary laws […]

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Valentine’s Day Events

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Anti-Valentine’s Party Fri., Feb. 14, 9 pm-1am. AVID Cider AVID Cider and the Bend Burlesque Co. will party the night away in celebration of those who don’t need romance to have a good time! 21+. Free. A PC Valentine’s Day Fri., Feb. 14, 6pm. 10 Barrel Eastside There’s truly no better way to celebrate than […]

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A Koala-ty Cause

Local teen raises awareness and money, hoping to help save endangered Kangaroo Island wildlife
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Adler Bartlett, a 13-year-old student at High Desert Middle School, was devastated to hear the extent of the damage caused by the recent Australian wildfires. A longtime animal lover who moved to Bend from Anchorage, Alaska, a little over a year ago, Bartlett realized she couldn’t just stand idly by as helpless Australian wildlife suffered. […]

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Trend: Boozy Coffee

Saturday morning gets better with the addition of a shot—or two—to that cup of joe
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Bend has a wide array of boozy coffee offerings. Boneyard Beer makes an adult coffee slushie with Irish Cream and local Coffee 4 Kids cold brew. The Oaxacan Speedball from Dogwood Cocktail Cabin is made with mezcal, creme de cocoa, amarula, cold pressed coffee and crushed ice. Not a big mezcal fan, I was surprised […]

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The Locals’ Stage

Putting on original works in small-town Bend: A Q&A with Lonely Fish Productions
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Since Lonely Fish Productions was first conceptualized and created in 2014, the small-scale theater company has produced well over 20 shows. Co-founders Scott Schultz and Matthew Vigil, both Bend locals, were committed to producing shows that theatergoers were familiar with—shows such as “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Heathers: The Musical.” “Shows like these sell […]

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Inclusion in the Outdoors

Winter PrideFest panel sheds light on LGBTQ+ inclusion in outdoor sports
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It’s no secret that Central Oregonians love the great outdoors. While the options are extensive, not everyone feels the sense of inclusion that OUT Central Oregon president Jamie Nesbitt believes should be inherent when it comes to outdoor sports.  For this reason, the nonprofit has organized Winter PrideFest for the past several years, welcoming community […]

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