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Isaac Biehl
Isaac is living proof that "Iowa Nice" is actually a thing. A journalism graduate from Iowa State University, he regularly writes about music, the outdoors and the arts/culture scene. Isaac loves the Trail Blazers, backpacking and a good IPA. He plans to one day win Survivor. Your move, Jeff Probst.
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Best Place to work, (over 50 employees)
Hayden Homes
Hayden Homes stays busy all year working to build communities throughout Oregon, Washington and Idaho. And you’ve definitely seen their homes here in Central Oregon. Heck, the house that crushed the Wicked Witch of the East? Probably built by Hayden Homes. To make these communities possible it takes the entire team to get the job […]
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Best International Cuisine & Best Casual Dining
Spork
Whenever people visiting ask me where to get food in Bend, one of my first mentions is always Spork. The atmosphere is great, the selection is wide and the price is right. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that the food kicks ass. Recently, I was able to try the spicy cauliflower alternative to the fried chicken, […]
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Best Patio Dining
Pine Tavern
If the Pine Tavern was along the Yellow Brick Road, you can bet Dorothy and Toto would have stopped in for a quick bite while they were off to see the wizard. The building was originally built in 1936 and is a staple in Bend. Come for the great happy hour, fish and chips, burgers […]
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A Multi-Day Festival in the Age of COVID-19
Sisters Folk Festival opens livestream access to its sold-out Close To Home music festival
Sisters Folk Festival opens livestream access to its sold-out Close To Home music festival
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With Music, We’re Never Alone
Pete Kartsounes’ latest album is the product of a life lived during a pandemic—offering the opportunity to try new things
As a musician for 27 years, Bend’s Pete Kartsounes has never really had to go through anything like the challenges COVID-19 has presented musicians this year. Even in this new territory, with most shows canceled, and touring being out of the question, Kartsounes rolled with the punches and adapted. He was one of the first […]
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Running into Fall
Upcoming running events in Oregon and virtual runs from anywhere
Race season hasn’t totally stopped; in fact, it’s only kind of getting started. This year we’ve seen racing directors all over the country implement virtual run designs to help limit contact between runners. This has been cool for many reasons. One, it’s allowed runners from other places to run non-traditional routes and be a part […]
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Celebrate Solidarity With Music
Worthy Brewing hosts a night in honor of those protesting against police brutality
On Sept. 4, Worthy Brewing will welcome MOsley WOtta (Jason Graham) and Oregon state Rep. Peter Defazio (D) to its stage for a night of music and advocacy against police brutality. The night will help serve as a platform for a larger discussion on the issue of racism and shed a light on the power […]
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Bend Racing Takes on the Eco-Challenge
Bend-based team talks about their adventures in “The World’s Toughest Race”
Amazon Prime’s “World’s Toughest Race” opens with Bear Grylls hanging on a helicopter, hovering over the jungles of Fiji as he narrates about the tough terrain of the land below. “Steep mountains, sheer cliffs and miles and miles of dense tropical jungle,” he describes. Grylls explains how teams competing in the Eco-Challenge will travel 671 […]
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High Desert Chamber Music Returns
The Tower Theatre is set to host two nights of classical music, performing the works of Bach, Shostakovich, Kabalevsky and more
Central Oregon can expect two nights of classical music performed by some of the most talented musicians in the area this weekend. High Desert Chamber Music’s two-night showcase, Listen to the Music, features Spotlight Chamber Players and alums including John Fawcett, Mateo Garza and even HDCM’s executive director, Isabelle Singer. Special guests include solo pianist […]