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Erin Rook
Erin was a writer and editor at the Source from 2013 to 2016.
Posted inOutside
Dodge This
Mountain Man tournament takes recess sports to the next level
When Michael Tessier started planning the inaugural Mountain Man Dodgeball Classic, he envisioned an accessible, lighthearted tournament that would attract casual sports enthusiasts and spectators from across the region to spend their time—and money—in Sisters. “The idea was that we wanted to tap into this idea of sports tourism, drawing people from other areas of […]
Posted inNews
For Better or Worse
The beauty and bureaucracy of (gay) marriage
In some ways, it was like any other Monday. I woke up before my fiancé, took the dog out, started coffee and oatmeal. And while I rarely missed work, on this day, I called in. ”I have a personal commitment that I cannot reschedule,” I told the supervisor who answered. It was true, if somewhat vague. […]
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Free Beer!
If you didn’t spend your Memorial Day Weekend prepping your palate (and testing your tolerance) for Central Oregon’s Third Annual Beer Week, you may want to start now. The Ale Apothecary gets the beer literally free-flowing tomorrow night at Crow’s Feet Commons with samples of its hand-crafted, open fermentation brews including La Tache, Sahali and […]
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City Council Roundup: New Fees, New Jobs
Assistant City Manager Jon Skidmore explains the role of city staff in the planning of OSU-Cascades. The City of Bend is slowly, but surely, rebuilding its staff following the recession of 2008. Last night’s City Council meeting provided a considerable boost to those efforts with the unanimous approval of nearly 21 additional full-time staff positions, […]
Posted inMusic
Out of Town 5/21-5/29
portland friday 23 Christina Perri Competition show “So You Think You Dance” has not only opened up a new generation to modern dance—and jettisoned a cadre of young dancers to relative fame and career prospects—it also raised the profile of some otherwise obscure musicians. Before each choreographed piece, the show’s viewers glimpse the title of […]
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Federal Judge Strikes Down Oregon Ban on Same-Sex Marriage
Photo by Brooke Stanley Marriage equality supporters gather for a rally in April. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Oregonians are celebrating a major victory today following a noon ruling by federal judge Michael McShane striking down the state’s 10-year-old ban on same-sex marriage as unconstitutional. Supporters of marriage equality for same-sex couples were optimistic leading […]
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Out of Town 5/14-5/22
portland friday 16 Cash’d Out Mediocre cover bands may be a dime a dozen, but the ones that truly capture the essence of an iconic performer are rare. Cash’d Out—led by Douglas Benson standing in for the Man in Black, Johnny Cash—is one of those bands. Close your eyes and you might believe you’ve been […]
Posted inSpecial Issues & Guides
Teaching Without Tech
Waldorf School places creativity over consumption
A young boy stands at the grain mill, cranking the handle repeatedly, though there are no grains in it. He seems entranced by the simple, repetitive motion, and the low-tech task—closer to a 19th than 21st century activity—holds his attention for a solid 10 minutes, while his parents listen to the kindergarten teacher at Bend’s […]
