Los Angeles native Pearl Charles has a voice and sound similar to that of Rilo Kiley or Fleetwood Mac (she says the latter is now one of her greatest influences). There’s something both nostalgic and forward-thinking about her songs in the way that they represent the greatest things about psych-rock and country music. As we […]
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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“Dead Leaves”
A new single and release party from The Color Study
Is there a more appropriately titled song for this time of year than “Dead Leaves?” The Color Study‘s latest single falls right in line with the seasons and matches the execution and track record of releases from Scott Oliphant over the past year. The Color Study will release its album in February of next year—so […]
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Life is a Social Network
This Veteran’s Day, local vet Josh Rizzo explains the life-changing benefits of making connections
Even in kindergarten, Josh Rizzo would finish his assignments and then head over to his classmates to help them finish their work. That’s just the way he is. Now 39, Rizzo, a Brooklyn, New York native turned Bend local—has made it his life’s plan to help others. I say “plan” instead of “work” here, because […]
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Nest News
At Bend’s New High School, Construction is Just Part of the Fun By Isaac Biehl Officials broke ground at the site of the new high school in Bend on Sept. 19, in front of a happy crowd. Although the project officially began last spring, construction continues on the corner of Knott Road and SE 15th […]
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Fueling Classrooms
The Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools unveils new Back-to-School Grants Program
When the 2019-2020 school year started, the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools was starting to implement a new program: Back-to-School Classroom Grants for Educators. The program allows teachers and schools to gain extra funding earlier in the year than ever before. This follows in the footsteps of their other worthwhile grant programs, such as […]
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24 Hours in Bend
You’re passing through Bend for a day and it’s the middle of winter—what do you do?
Those who live in Bend have a pretty good grasp on what to do and when to do it. But when friends or family come to town for a brief stop, locals want to make sure their peeps have the best time possible in their limited stay. The same can be said for the many […]
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Running In Winter
World champ Max King offers cold-season advice on what to remember, what to look for and where to go
With an abundance of easily accessible trails, Central Oregon is a haven for trail runners of all levels. For most of the year runners can hit just about anywhere without having to deal with harsh conditions—but as the always unpredictable winter begins to roll in, a shift in running strategy is necessary to continue through […]
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Source Material
A look back at the best in music from the month of October
Another month has gone by and we’re already in November! Time flies when you’re writing about music. In October we had a variety of things happen—Kanye West put out an album that more or less fell flat, My Chemical Romance announced a reunion show for the ages and Frank Ocean has come out of the […]
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A Saturday Sermon
Celebrating the life and works of Neil Young
On Nov. 9, 12 acts will take over Worthy Brewing to deliver a sermon in the form of Neil Young’s greatest hits. Appropriately titled Church of Neil, the evening serves as a celebration of the life and musical works of Young, and also happens to fall on his birthday. These local musicians will tackle a […]
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Gulf Coast Western
Charley Crockett’s got a new album, a new look on life and maybe even a new genre of music (trademark pending)
Charley Crockett is a man of the South. Even though he—as Crockett puts it—has “hobo’d around” to many corners of the country, he still feels a special connection to the place that made him: a trailer outside of Los Fresnos, in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Other places that have left stamps on Crockett […]