Danielle Meyers

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Bill Hoppe’s Retrospective is Fantastic

The COCC professor is one of Bend’s most influential artists. See his show.
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan and Danielle Meyers

Bill Hoppe’s retrospective, “Painting and Paper Projects, 1970 to 2017” opened at the At Liberty gallery in downtown Bend yesterday. We chatted with Hoppe Thursday at the opening of the show: Source Weekly: How’s it going? Bill Hoppe: “I am just getting back from two weeks traveling in Europe. I’m sick, tired and I have never […]

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School’s (almost) out for the summer!

Here’s where to send your kids for free fun and food
Danielle Meyers

What are you supposed to do with your kids and all their free time? How about something free!? Bend offers so many fun activities for kids and their parents this summer. Here’s where to start. Free Lunch For many, kids’ school meals are a substantial part of their day—so why should it be any different in […]

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Festival Season: Time to Gear Up

A festie noob learns how to properly prepare for a summer of fun
Danielle Meyers

It’s summer time and we all know what that means: sunshine, beer and music festivals. Central Oregon has more than its fair share of outdoor events. In Bend, daytime festivals include Summer Fest (July 13-15), Balloons Over Bend (July 27-29) and Brew Fest (Aug. 16-18), to name a few. Just outside of Bend you’ll find […]

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Name Game: Most Popular Baby Names

Census releases its top names for Oregon last year
Danielle Meyers

It’s the first decision parents get to make for their babies: the name. It seems as if William Shakespeare’s phrase, “a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,” isn’t the case when naming a child. It’s daunting, exhilarating and can be exhausting. This morning, the Social Security Association announced the most popular names […]

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Bend Open Streets: Spring edition

We’ve got Mother’s Day planned for you.
Danielle Meyers

Bring the whole family downtown on Sunday May 13 (Mother’s Day) for Open Streets and free fun. Open Streets is a worldwide initiative that temporarily closes streets to automobiles for fun physical activities. The City of Bend tag-teams with Commute Options to host this event at two activity hubs, one at the Environmental Center and […]

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’90s Fashion Comeback

Today’s youth are partying like it’s 1999, ironically of course.
Danielle Meyers

I n homage to our Party like it’s 1999 issue, I would like to recognize the ways the youth are still partying like it’s the ’90s, such as denim overalls, combat boots, spaghetti-strap crop tops, and even scrunchies—welcome to 1990s, the 2018 style guide. According to Cosmopolitan many of these trends from the 1990’s aren’t […]

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PSA: Cascade Cycling Classic Canceled

North America’s longest-running stage race is taking a one-year hiatus
Danielle Meyers

One of Central Oregon’s most beloved bike races won’t be happening this year. The Cascade Cycling Classic has drawn cyclists not just from the local area, but from around the world. For the first time in 39 years, the race is off this year. After a long and careful deliberation, the owner of Bowen Sports Performance, […]

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