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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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LIVE! From the Volcanic Theatre Pub

Four bands will kick off Volcanic’s upcoming live-streamed concert series—a hybrid between streaming and in-person shows
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On Friday night, the first concert the Volcanic Theatre Pub has had in months will take place. Thing is, no one will be in the building except the artists, crew and Volcanic workers. Instead, the audience will be right at home. Volcanic owner Derek Sitter spoke to the Source this month about the state of […]

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No Sisters Folk Festival in 2020

We’ll have to wait til next year to celebrate the beloved music festival
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The 24th annual Sisters Folk Festival was slated for September 11-13, but  with uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, SFF is postponing the event until September of 2021. It’s the second time the festival has been forced to cancel in the past several years. In 2017, wildfire smoke caused organizers to make a last-minute call to […]

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Cans-To-Go: The Beverages of May

A look into this month’s installment of our Cans-To-Go series, trying out new beers in the comfort of home
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When things shut down during the pandemic, many people missed the atmosphere of going to a brewery or bar and getting a beer poured for you. I took this as an opportunity to go out and buy four- or six-packs of beers I had never tried before—something I usually enjoy doing when going out to […]

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The High Desert is Calling, and It Wants Its Local Music

A compilation album, bringing together Central Oregon musicians
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Bend Roots Revival and Bend Music Collective have brainstormed a project to bring the music community back together after a time of long isolation. The idea? A compilation album featuring the talents of many Central Oregon musicians, titled “High Desert Calling.” The album will showcase the variety of sounds the music scene has here and […]

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Winning: Holy Ship!

Postal Connections has seen a 25% increase in revenue during the pandemic
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One of five stories that are part of this week’s cover story, “Counting Change: Winners and losers in the rocky restart to the economy.” Whether it’s a letter from family or a treat-yo-self present ordered on a whim, opening up a new package is a pretty great feeling. And while the United States Postal Service […]

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Cans-To-Go: Sippy Cup Hazy Pale Ale

A warm afternoon and a few hazy pales, right from Bend
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Hazy beers are huge right now, and I’m just as guilty as the next hazy-lover in indulging the trend. There are plenty of good ones brewed right here in Bend and Central Oregon, so why not fully embrace it? One of my favorites from the area is GoodLife Brewing’s Sippy Cup. I had it on […]

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A Different Kind of Memorial Day Weekend

This year’s holiday won’t be ordinary, but it might allow people to remember what the day off is really about
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Normally, Memorial Day weekend would be a guaranteed celebration—an extra day tacked on to the weekend, right as summer begins to kick off. If this was like other years, Central Oregon would be busy playing party host to visitors and locals alike. But in 2020, things will look and feel different. There will be no […]

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Outside Opens Up

Deschutes National Forest opens day use, but don’t expect bathroom service. And floating the river? Maybe, and only if it’s DIY
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As businesses begin to open—with restrictions—across various Oregon counties, the outdoor offerings are moving in that direction, too. State, National Forest, Bureau of Land Management and city properties parks are starting to allow more visitors in areas that can adhere to Phase One reopening policies. We’ve rounded up the latest in what’s open, as of […]

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Source Material

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Local’s Bin “Un Nouvel Adieu” – Elisha David One of the most unique projects you’ll hear all year. Recorded with four members of the Central Oregon Symphony, Elisha David delivers a modern and ethereal take on classical music. In our story about the album this month, David told the Source how he was inspired by […]

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Last Time Out

Musicians remember their last concerts before the pandemic shut things down
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Boy oh boy do we miss live music around here. The last concert I went to was on Sunday, March 8. Joseph was playing at the Tower Theatre on International Women’s Day (how perfect) and they tore up the stage. It was an incredibly powerful show, and Natalie Closner even hit a cartwheel up on […]

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