13 new inductees to the Oregon Music Hall of Fame in 2019.
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Oregon’s Best
The Oregon Music Hall of Fame’s 13th annual induction ceremony is this Saturday
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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Band Fact Sheet: Che Apalache
Latin American roots group comes to Sisters with a special brand of bluegrass
Argentinian ‘Latingrass’ band, Che Apalache, comes to Sisters on Oct. 11.
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Street Beat: Budtenders Know Best
We asked locals: What strains do workers in the industry enjoy the most?
Not only are the dispensary options vast in Central Oregon, but there is also a variety of bud to choose from. Do you want an Indica? Sativa? Maybe a hybrid? The different highs combined with such unique names can be a little overwhelming when trying to make a purchase. So, for this Street Beat, we […]
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Artist Fact Sheet: Jake Shimabukuro
Ukulele shredder brings his world-class act to the Tower
Everyone loves some ukulele jams—but not everyone has heard a uke go as hard as Jake Shimabukuro’s. Having played for 38 years, the Hawaiian-born star has made a career by taking the ukulele to the next level—and then the one after that. Shimabukuro is slated to play the Tower Theatre on Oct. 9, and you’d […]
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An Uphill Battle
Biking to help fight cancer with the Oregon Cancer Bike Out
It’s no secret: Central Oregonians love to mountain bike. Putting those tires on a good piece of trail can be euphoric for people. On Oct. 5, bike lovers will get the chance to hit some of the best trails in the area and even ride for a good cause: fighting cancer. “When you’re affected—either you’re […]
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Source Material
Music to remember from the month of September
Fall is here and it’s time to settle in to the colored leaves and soft breezes with some of the best music from September. We’ve got new albums from M83, Charley Crockett (who made me enjoy country music for 40 minutes) and heck—even Mandy Moore put out a new song! Plug in with this installment […]
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Drew Bledsoe Makes the Quarterback Hall of Fame
The former first overall pick and Bend local has a resume that speaks for itself
Current Bend business owner and former NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe has been selected to the National Quarterback Club’s Hall of Fame.
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Bend’s New High School Breaks Ground. What’s Next?
A look at what goes into creating a new school and the next steps in the process
On Sept. 19, the new high school in Bend officially broke ground in front of an excited crowd of students, parents and community members. Officially the project began last spring, but that doesn’t take away anything from the moment. “The groundbreaking ceremony was always a fun and important opportunity to bring various members of the […]
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Eggs 8 Ways: The Victorian Cafe
Pacific Crab Benedict
This meal is absolutely off the charts. Featuring Dungeness and Pacific red crab, asparagus, red bell peppers, avocado and a delicious hollandaise sauce—I kid you not when I say it felt like I was in flavor heaven. To start, the crab that’s cooked in tastes so fresh. It’s finely shredded so you’re able to pile […]
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Eggs 8 Ways: A Broken Angel
The Big Country
For those folks who are vegan and find themselves on the hunt for a tasty egg substitute—look no further. Dubbed “The Big Country” at Broken Angel food cart, the meal itself showcases biscuits and wild mushroom gravy combined with a super-delicious vegan house scramble, along with some peppers, onions and zucchini (I added avocado to […]