What’s a Bend resident to do when faced with the worst winter in a quarter century? Celebrate the season, of course! Drop those snow shovels (or sand bags) and transport yourself to a mystical place frozen in time, during a night of mischief and storytelling. No, it’s not the Donald Trump Inaugural Ball. It’s even […]
Howard Leff
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ArtWatch: Cultural Tourism fund reaches $200K
We’re all aware that winter brings lots of visitors to Bend. But what about those pesky summer months? Can the “arts” help draw crowds once people hang up their skis and boards? Shannon Planchon hopes so, and she’s got a whopping $200,000 in grant money to prove it. Planchon is the project manager of the […]
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You Say You Want A Resolution?
How to keep those 2017 expectations low
If only my 2016 New Year’s resolution had panned out, I’d still be celebrating my Golden Globe nod for “Best Screenplay, Motion Picture.” But that would have involved writing a screenplay at some point in the past 365 days. Or at least that novel I had planned for National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo? Ha. It […]
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Stand-Up Drama
No, seriously…you can launch an actual comedy career right here. This guy’s doing it right now.
You can’t see a thing. That’s your first thought. The second involves bolting for the door. Congratulations! You’re Bend’s newest stand-up comic, onstage for the first time ever, staring into a blinding spotlight aimed squarely at your optic nerve. The all-important microphone’s just inches away. If only you had some water or beer or anything […]
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All the Pretty Therapists
Bend’s smartest horses ride to your emotional rescue
My couples therapist has grass between his teeth. Not surprising. He grazes most of the day, this majestic creature, and yet still finds the time to provide clients with much-needed emotional support. Did I mention he’s stunningly handsome? Long legs, two giant brown eyes, a flowing mane and the innate ability to figure out exactly […]