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Paula Dreyer to Open for Pianist Holly Bowling at the Tower Theatre on Nov. 20

A candlelight piano concert featuring live painting by artist Karen Eland

International pianist and composer Paula Dreyer will perform a candlelight solo piano concert as the opening act for renowned pianist Holly Bowling at the Tower Theatre on Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm. Tickets are available at www.towertheatre.org/event/holly-bowling-with-paula-dreyer Dreyer, known for her emotionally evocative and cinematic piano works, will present a program of beautiful original compositions and intricate covers, reminiscent of the candlelit tour […]

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Dee Ford Potter is Weaving a Heartfelt Legacy

Her work is currently on display at COCC in a free exhibit

Bend artist Dee Ford Potter has poured her life story into woven arts. A 58-year retrospective collection of her work called โ€œA Life Well Woven is on display at Central Oregon Community Collegeโ€™s Rotunda Gallery in the Barber Library through Dec. 7. The art dates back to Potterโ€™s early days. In 1967, she was studying […]

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A Little Bit of Ireland, A Little Bit of Argentina

Two new restaurant/sports bars open in Bend

Los Andes Sports Bar & Cafe Two new restaurant/sports bars in Bend are infusing Irish and Argentinian culture into the community. Los Andes Sports Bar & Cafe on SW Upper Terrace Drive in Bend specializes in Argentinan street food and beverages. The location was formerly Tradesmen Coffee and Tap House. Los Andes’ menu includes empanadas made from […]

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Local Leaders Pump Up Efforts to Hose Down Damage from Wildfires

City and County leaders are taking steps to require homes be more fireproof

With fire season in the rear view, local government leaders continue taking steps to make fire prone areas more resistant. On Monday, Nov. 10, Deschutes County Commissioners directed staff to advance standards to the planning commission that would create building hardening standards for new developments based on section R327 of the Oregon Residential Specialty Code. […]

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Bend Coldwell Banker Agents Celebrated for Being Top 1%

Kristi Kaufman and Catherine Scanland were the only Oregon brokers selected

Kristi Kaufman and Catherine Scanland, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists and real estate brokers affiliated with the Bend office of Coldwell Banker Bain, were the only Oregon brokers selected for Coldwell Bankerโ€™s 2025 Hawaii Celebration of Success, an event recognizing the Top 1% of all Coldwell Banker Agents from the Western region. Attendees enjoyed a […]

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Sun Dive Release Party

A new Bend band releases two singles with a public celebration

Central Oregon musician Erin Cole-Baker has released two new singles with her new band Sun Dive. She formed the band last summer with her husband Bruce Cole-Baker, Tyson Vandenbroucke and Dan Paggi. Theyโ€™re celebrating two new singles named โ€œPossibleโ€ and โ€œEarthquakeโ€ with a show at Silver Moon Brewing. Erin Cole-Baker says their goal is to […]

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Navigating a Sober Worldย 

New Each Morning provides women the support needed after a recovery program

Gina has been fighting alcohol addiction for decades.   โ€œI realized, wow, Iโ€™m drinking to get drunk. Iโ€™m drinking to black out,โ€ she says. She was arrested four times within 10 years for driving under the influence, resulting in her losing her driver’s license for 10 years. She spent time in jail, lost several jobs, even tried rehab โ€”which didnโ€™t work. Her mother, daughters and […]

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New Asian-Inspired Store/Cafe Opening in Downtown Bend

Pika Pika celebrates the playful spirit and artistry in Asian culture

A new store is opening in downtown Bend. Pika Pika, on NW Bond Street next to Red Chair Gallery, will specialize in Asian-inspired pop culture collectibles paired with a mini-cafe. Owner Vivienne Mariotti says customers will find designer toys, blind boxes, plushies, stationery and character items from brands like Labubu, Sonny Angel and Smiski. The […]

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The Reed Market Railroad Bridge is In View

The City of Bend released details about the bridge and what needs to be done before construction begins

The City of Bend has revealed the proposed bridge design for the Reed Market railroad overpass. The bridge will stretch from American Lane east to just past SE Quill Place. Access at American Lane will continue to exist when the bridge opens, but access to SE Ninth Street will be modified. The intersection will be […]

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How Do You Say โ€˜Hasta Que Olvidemosโ€™?

Hard to say, so now itโ€™s just plain Olvi.

Hasta Que Olvidemos is now simply Olvi. โ€œThe reason for the change is probably pretty obvious: no one could pronounce or remember the original name,โ€ Brian Trottier told the Source. โ€œWe knew it would be a mouthful when we first opened but we hoped that, in time, it would catch on. We were wrong. Even our most […]

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