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Bigstock Bend music festival announced their 2018 lineup Friday morning, with Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers on the top of the bill. The pop pianist made waves with his 1986 hit, “The Way It Is,” and won a Grammy for “Best New Artist” in 1987. As many talented musicians seem to do, Hornsby also left his […]
For those who like beautiful day drives and laid-back outdoor activities, rockhounding may just be your new favorite pastime. Richardson’s Rock Ranch is open during the summer seven days a week, 7am to 5pm. Thundereggs—named for their spherical shapes and often colorful, agate-filled interiors—are plentiful in the volcanic ash layers common throughout the region. Guests […]
It’s no secret that there are a ton of events happening in Bend and beyond in any given week. So how do event organizers set their events apart in a sea of awesome outdoor excursions, live music, food festivals and wellness classes? They pile on a little more Central Oregon flair, that’s what. Ready to […]
Chicks in Bowls, an online apparel and gear shop with a crew of sponsored female skaters, fosters a community with a simple mission: to encourage skaters of all genders and identities to take to the streets and skate parks on quads. Chicks in Bowls Bend hosts family-friendly events and meetups once or twice a month.
Helmets emblazoned with stickers bob up and down just over a grassy hill in Ponderosa Park, reassuring me that I’m headed in the right direction. After walking past a gaggle of teenage boys on skateboards sporting bucket hats and Vans, I find a small group of women clad in knee pads, elbow pads, helmets and […]
As the weather warms and Central Oregonians dust off their bicycles, it’s good to remember the rules of the road, as well as some good old-fashioned etiquette. Here are a few basic rules of thumb that are not only good practice—but also Oregon state law: Riding a bicycle against traffic is a big no-no—and dangerous […]
Back in March, TEDxBend hosted a number of idea innovators from various fields, along with a few musicians, at Bend High School for a full day of inspirational talks and performances. Each speaker had 18 minutes to explain their idea and leave the crowd with an action item to take home to help make the […]
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