pflücke – Bavarian Grillhaus and Biergarten There’s a new bratwurst in town. Northwest Crossing’s newest culinary addition is now open for full-service dining, takeout and local delivery. The Grillhaus and Biergarten is serving up traditional sausage paired with housemade mustards and a wide variety of craft brews, making for a pfün evening out with pfrïends. […]
Cayla Clark
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Little Sips
Three booze-related events to get you through the hot, hot week
Pucker Up 10 Barrel Brewing Co. will make an appearance at a virtual tasting of sour beers on, Thursday, Aug. 20 at 5pm. During the tasting, certified brew experts Mick O’Halloran and Rob Jeffrey will walk participants through a flight of five pucker-worthy beers (which participants will need to pick up beforehand), including 10 Barrel’s […]
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The Dreamers Who Do
For local DACA recipients, the fear of legal uncertainty—and deportation—is an everyday thing
“The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach Liliana Bernabe was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, and crossed the border with her parents as soon as she turned five. After short stints in California and Colorado, her family moved to Oregon, where […]
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Locals’ Staycation: Signature Bend – A Hidden Trend
There’s a new boutique hotel in town, and chances are you’ve never heard of it. In January of 2018, what was once the Red Lion Inn on Third St. was purchased by Third Street Ventures and underwent $3.1 million worth of renovations. “And that’s just the beginning,” said Debra Jolma, the Director of Sales and […]
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Fun Farm Pole Needs a Home
The creator of The Fun Farm north of Bend passed away last year. Now, close friends are looking for a home for one of his iconic pieces of art.
Gene Carsey, Jr. was loved by many. This became exceedingly apparent while talking to his close and long-time friend, Michael Bailey. As Bailey looked back on time spent with nothing but palpable admiration, one thing became clear: honoring his memory had become a common, communal goal among those who knew him. Carsey, the eccentric artist […]
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Locals’ Staycation: The Sky’s the Limit (er… well, maybe not)
Star-master Grant Tandy shares some of his invaluable night sky insight
Grant Tandy, Worthy Brewing Hopservatory manager and NASA Solar System Ambassador, knows a thing or 5,000 about stargazing. While outdoor, nighttime excursions will not be viable for very much longer (how is it almost September?!), one of the most awe-inspiring staycations has to be finding a dark and peaceful place to take it all in. […]
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Ahoy, Matey!
A new nautical-inspired food cart lot in Bend serves up everything from vegan eats to smothered tots
Midtown Yacht Club, Bend’s newest food cart lot and taproom, officially opened its doors in early July. The lot is home to several brand spankin’ new carts, including Cowboy Pasta and TOTS, as well as some long-standing local favorites including Barrio and Alley Dogz. Rounding out the six cart line-up are Lively Up Yourself and […]
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Passing on the Grass?
Deschutes County commissioners finalize marijuana opt-out measure to put it on the November ballot
Since recreational marijuana grow operations were first legalized statewide in 2015, land-use disputes have overwhelmed Deschutes County officials. An ongoing influx of controversial applications prompted the enforcement of a county moratorium in August of last year, prohibiting new grow and operation applications. On the upcoming November ballot, local voters will have the opportunity to opt […]
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The Karens of Central Oregon Have Something to Say—and It’s Not, “Can I Speak to Your Manager?”
Local Karens confirm that it is, indeed, an unfortunate time to be a Karen
Earlier this month, my mom called me in tears. “I’m a… I’m a Karen,” she dejectedly wailed. My sweet mother has been a literal Karen since birth. Now, however, her given name has taken on an unfortunate new meaning. Karen has quickly become a pejorative term for a privileged, middle-aged white woman perceived as relentlessly […]
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With a Fraction of Its Usual Crowds, Amphitheater to Host Cultural Events
Local directors find a stage for their show, “Songs for a New World”
As far as local theatre, live music and the arts in general goes, adaptation has become the name of the game. Last week, we detailed the struggles local theater community members were facing when it came to finding outdoor performance space. This week, persistent and creative community members shared how the cultural community is successfully […]