The ever-popular Holiday Lights Paddle Parade returns to the Old Mill District this weekend — featuring paddleboards, kayaks and canoes all dolled up in festive Christmas decorations and lights. Last year, boats and boards decorated in holiday garb floated through the Old Mill District while lighting up the Deschutes River. The event, nearly 20 years strong, […]
Keely Damara
Reporter | The Source Weekly
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Gifting Gift Cards
Gift cards don’t have to be lame. Here’s how to gift them right
The holidays loom just ahead, with tinsel-trimmed trees gleaming ever brighter — a reminder of all the gifts we have yet to procure for our friends and family. Some are easy to shop for — some, not so much. What do you get for the mother who loves to shop, but never seems to be […]
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Honky Tonk Heaven
Whitey Morgan and the 78’s play country cut from the cloth of honky-tonk legends
Whitey Morgan, a purveyor of pure, unadulterated country music, is headed to Bend this weekend for a show at the Midtown Ballroom. Morgan and his band, the 78’s, are touring on the heels of his fifth studio album, “Hard Times & White Lines,” released in October. Citing influences from Kris Kristofferson and John Prine, Morgan’s […]
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Restaurants open for Turkey Day
Plus: Places offering free meals this holiday
Don’t feel like cooking for the whole family? Or perhaps you procrastinated and don’t want to face the grocery stores last minute? Here are a few restaurants open and serving dinner on Thanksgiving. If you’re lucky, you may still be able to nab a reservation. Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day 2018 10 Below | Noon-8pm$52/adults, $19/ages […]
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PRIZE GIVEAWAY: $200 Toward Lodging at FivePine Lodge!
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If you sign up for the Cascades Reader before 12pm on Nov. 30, 2018, you’ll be entered to win a $200 voucher toward a stay at FivePine Lodge!
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The Foutz Foundation
New nonprofit aims to give kids the gift of music—one instrument at a time
The Foutz Foundation is a labor of love, founded by husband and wife team Brian and Genny Foutz. Following the death of his brother, Travis Foutz, in May 2017, Brian Foutz created the nonprofit to honor his brother’s legacy. Before his death, Travis was training to become a music teacher at Central Oregon Community College. The […]
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Q&A: Andy Dunnigan of The Lil Smokies
Montana bluegrass headed back to Bend this weekend
With roots in traditional bluegrass, The Lil Smokies have blossomed into a leading player in progressive bluegrass circles. The quintet from Montana powers stellar songwriting and beautiful harmonies with the force of a rock band. The Source spoke with singer-songwriter and dobro player Andy Dunnigan ahead of their Sunday show at The Domino Room in […]
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It’s First Friday this week!
Here’s where to find some fun stuff on the streets of downtown Bend.
OPENING RECEPTION: “N O W H E R E” MICHAEL BOONSTRA Eugene artist Michael Boonstra‘s exhibit examines the physical and experiential attributes of places and the limitations of representing landscapes. 5pm. At Liberty, 849 NW Wall St., Bend. Free. DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ART & CULTURE Join the Latino Community Association and Rise Up International […]
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Apres: Coffee Spots
In honor of the Winter Insider issue, a few recommendations for where to catch a cuppa after a day in the snow
After a full day of snowboarding, skiing, snowshoeing — or whatever other winter excursion you’ve ventured out to do in the beautiful slice of heaven that is Central Oregon — these spots will let you warm your toes and chill out after a brisk outing. SPOKEN MOTO Have a passion for hand-roasted coffee and vintage […]
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Pageantry on the Deschutes
An upcoming talk brings back memories of the Bend Water Pageant
Those who grew up in Bend may have fond memories of spending the 4th of July at Mirror Pond, watching colorful floats parade down the river. The first Bend Water Pageant was held in 1933, an effort by the Bend Chamber of Commerce. By the peak of the event’s popularity in 1940, Bend’s population exploded […]