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Dallas Finn Calvert

Dallas is a staff reporter and calendar editor for The Source. She previously worked for The Bulletin, the Lake Oswego Review and the West Linn Tidings. She’s also worked as a stringer for The Oregonian, The Chronicle of the Horse and other publications, and as a tech editor. When she’s not working, you’ll find her riding a horse or a bike, walking her dog, skiing or paddleboarding, and watching sports.

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Inaugural Music Series Set for Open Arts Center 

Audiences will be treated to an intimate listening experience at the Bend arts hub
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An inaugural, intimate listening experience is kicking off at the Open Arts Center in Bend, offering audience members the opportunity to get a glimpse behind the curtain at the musicians and creative processes behind their music.  Maija Kellner-Rode, one of OAC’s co-founders and its creative director, said The Gallery Sessions will feature performances and live […]

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Redmond Fire & Rescue Awarded FEMA grant 

Monies will help reduce firefighters’ exposure to cancer-causing agents from diesel exhaust
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Redmond Fire & Rescue recently received a federal grant that will help the agency improve the safety of firefighters long-term from fire-truck exhaust systems. The district received $252,706.81 as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  The total project investment is $277,977.50, which includes the district’s […]

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Siloed But Not Solo

Central Oregon artists Kenneth Adams and Jason McNeal Graham spotlight Black creatives in rural Oregon with Sketch + Release
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Skyler Brown fights back tears, seemingly conveying frustration at the world and her place in it. The Three Rivers artists says she’s “at the brink of madness. At the place where I am, I’m being forced to be appreciative for what you’ve got. But where the f— I am? How am I supposed to appreciate […]

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New Art Station Unofficially Open at Larkspur Park

Community art hub offers three bright spaces, a plethora of classes and workshops, and officially opens Oct. 11
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There’s construction still going on, a few more stools on order, rugs to put down and art to hang up, but the new Art Station at Larkspur Park is unofficially open for business and accepting registrations. The 5,000-square-foot space was built to offer art and enrichment programs for youth and adults at 1650 SE Reed […]

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Camping with the Car: It’s All About Comfort

Whether camping, road tripping or just driving around town, a few extra additions can add to the experience
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Drive around Central Oregon a while and you’re sure to see plenty of vehicles with “mods,” or modifications, aimed at adding space for people, pets and property. From kitted-out camper vans to full rooftop tents, awnings and cargo boxes, locals like to add a little extra to their rides.  Storage options  Storage and comfort are […]

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Keep Cars in Top Shape This Fall with these Tips

Batteries and fluids are important to check, but they’re not the number one priority this fall
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As the weather turns cooler and car owners begin making plans for trips to the mountain or to visit loved ones during the holidays, a little time spent checking vital bits on cars can stave off issues and delays. While electrical components, namely the battery and topped-off fluids, are vital to ensure are in good […]

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Fall Festive Events Around Central Oregon

Check out a variety of Central Oregon events happening this fall before heading into the holiday season
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Sunset Migration: Selected Paintings and Collages by Katie Dunbar A visual conversation about movement, plastics and color, this exhibition by local artist Katie Dunbar runs through Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Deschutes Brewery, and features select paintings and collages in the brewery’s downstairs dining room. The Sunset Migration series portrays intimate and global situations of environmental […]

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Our Picks for Sisters Folk Festival  

All the town of Sisters is a stage as the 29th annual festival runs Sept. 25-27 and features world-renowned and up-and-coming artists
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The town of Sisters transforms into a musical wonderland Sept. 25-27 as the 29th annual Sisters Folk Festival, featuring more than 30 artists and acts from around the globe, will entertain on seven stages across the downtown area. There’ll also be a KidZone for youngsters, artist-led workshops and a community celebration.  The festival lineup is […]

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Local Artists Open Their Studios to the Public 

The third annual Bend Artists’ Studio Tour is set for Sept. 26-27 at various spots around town
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Central Oregonians will have a chance to peek behind the veil of artistic process on Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27 at the third annual Bend Artists’ Studio Tour. It’s a free, family-friendly, self-guided event, running from 11am-4pm both days, put on by SageBrushers Art Society.  At each studio on the tour, the artists […]

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Local Golfer Defies Belief with Holes-In-One on Consecutive Days

Craig Biss bucked 156,250,000-to-1 odds by shooting aces on two straight days
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Not much shocks Bevan Nicolaisen when it comes to golf. However, on the morning of Sept. 11, he “nearly swerved off the road” after receiving a shocking text message while on his way to Bend Golf Club, where he’s the membership director.  His friend and club member, Craig Biss, 74, had aced a hole that […]

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