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That’s a Wrap: Reflections on the winter season and a PPP upset

Winter sports and activities begin to fade as Summer brings out the bikers and golfers.
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Here Comes the Sun, do do loo do
The end of May brings with it the unofficial close of winter season on the Cascade Lakes Highway. Even though snow still covers much of the trails and Mount Bachelor, as the days get longer and warmer, Bendites can’t help but think ahead towards warm-weather fun.
I’ve always enjoyed the symbolic nature of the Nordic/bike transition of the Pole Pedal Paddle. It helps my own transition from skiing to biking. The winter reveling under the watchful eyes of the Three Sisters kept me sane through the season of low light. But, now it’s time to keep the tires pressurized and chain greased. With another great season in the snow, it’s important to recognize the organizations that work to make Central Oregon a world-class winter destination.

Posted inOpinion

Marriage Rights Aren’t Exclusive

Opinion about marriage rights.
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Dear Editor:
We are so very proud of our President and Vice President, for expressing their personal support for couples wishing to share their love and commitment through marriage, regardless of race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.  All Americans should have equal rights under our laws.
Religious leaders and followers of all creeds espouse that God is love,  If that is true, then he/she must be smiling broadly in approval that our leaders finally understand love’s true meaning.

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AtBobcat Letter Writer Didn’t Have Half the Story

Opinion about the High Desert bobcat, Vivi.
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Dear Editors,
The Source Weekly chose to print on May 9 an anonymous letter with many inaccuracies regarding the High Desert Museum’s new rescued bobcat, Vivi.
The letter writer states being “dismayed by the recent purchase of a young bobcat.” The Museum did not purchase the bobcat. It received the cat from an owner who could not care for it any longer, and this animal is not young. The 12-year-old bobcat is the end of the average lifespan of a bobcat in the wild. It is likely that she will enjoy a much longer life, however, because of the outstanding care and shelter she receives at the Museum. We know this because our bobcat, Ochoco, beloved by thousands who met him in the same atrium habitat here, was 20 years old when he died in February.

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Obama Takes the Lead

Obama gets this week’s Glass Slipper.
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Although they talk a lot about “leadership,” politicians typically prefer not to do much leading. Rather than starting parades, they like to wait until one gets rolling and then jump out in front of it and pretend to be the drum major.
But last week we saw a rare instance of actual leadership by an American politician – and at the highest level of the game. On Wednesday, President Obama announced that he personally believes Americans of the same sex should be allowed to marry.

Posted inCulture

Our Picks for 05/17 – 05/24

This weeks picks we’re sure you will enjoy in the area.
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Pedal-Driven, A Bikeumentary
thursday 17
This behind-the-scenes documentary highlights an emerging conflict birthed in our national forests—who gets to use the trail? Follow a band of freeride mountain bikers, the skate-punk equivalents of the cycling world, who argue that they belong. Unfortunately, the U.S. Forest Service doesn’t see it that way, despite the two groups’ common ground—a desire to preserve public land for the use and enjoyment of the American people. Expect radical scenery, freeride mania and a compelling story about conflicting user groups. A benefit for the Central Oregon Trail Alliance! $5. 9pm. McMenamins, 700 NW Bond St.

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Bend Summer Concerts

All the awesome bands making their way to Bend this summer.
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Huey Lewis and The News
tuesday, sept 11
6:30pm, $39-78 ADV
There’s really no song from the ‘80s to bring out the white man’s overbite quite like “The Power of Love,” Huey Lewis and the News’ excellent power ballad and the theme song from Back to the Future. That is, unless you consider “If This is It,” “Hip to be Square,” “Heart and Soul,” “Working for a Living” or anything else these guys wrote.
All in all, Huey Lewis and the News racked up 19 top-ten singles over the course of their glory days, which lasted through the ‘80s and into the early ‘90s. “Power of Love” was actually nominated for an Academy Award. Basically, they were total rock stars, and their live shows are just as much fun now as they were then.

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A Decade Of Decadence: My Top 5 Les Schwab Moments

The top shows that came to play for Bend over the past years.
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1) Sitting on a pile of dirt outside the then unfinished amphitheater in 2003 during the Coldplay show with a six pack of beer and a handful of coworkers from The Bulletin while everyone waited for “that one song from the radio,” i.e. “Yellow” and speculated on Gwyneth Paltrow’s whereabouts.
2) Hearing Lynyrd Skynyrd play “Gimme Three Steps” on their 2006 tour and knowing that at least three of the roughly 10 people on stage may have had a hand in writing the song.
3) The impromptu fireworks display during the Band of Horses concert in 2010. The pyrotechnics were touched off on the “Shops” side of the river just as Ben Bridwell and company brought the power ballad “Monsters” to an epic crescendo.

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Late Addition LSA Shows

Must see music happening at the LSA.
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The Outlaw Roadshow with Counting Crows and Special Guests
Tuesday, Aug. 7
6pm, $39-75 ADV/$43-78 DOS
The alt-rockers that brought you “Mr. Jones” are at it again and this spring released an album of cover songs called Underwater Sunshine. The new record is 15-songs strong and features remakes of songs from Bob Dyaln, Norman Blake, The Byrds, Gram Parsons and others. Sounds fun. An energetic cover of Dylan’s “You Ain’t Going Nowhere,” is a highlight for us here at the Source. We’re hoping to hear Counting Crows vocalist Adam Duritz bust out some of the old favorites as well as Counting Crows originals like Mr. Jones and Colorblind.

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Local Music Festivals

All the festivals happening in the local area.
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Sisters Folk Festival
An end of the summer treat, Sisters will hosts their annual Folk Fest with some downright rocking folk, bluegrass, country, blues and more. This six-stage festival takes place right in downtown Sisters. Past performers include Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Dave Alvin, blues ledged John Hammond and folky Portland youngsters the Shook Twins. The 2012 line up hasn’t been released yet, but expect some killer acts and keep an eye on the Folk Fest webpage for the announcement. Sept 7-9 Sisters, OR sistersfolkfestival.org

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Summer Concert Line Up

All the bands you should expect to see playing around the area this summer.
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Bite of Bend
A food festival downtown featuring Bend’s top chefs, a beer run, live music, and, of course, bite-sized delicacies from local restaurants.
Saturday, June 23
11am – Bill Keale
12:30pm – Joanna Lee
2pm – Leif James
3:30pm – Harley Bourbon
5pm – Stairway Denied
6:30pm – The Autonomics
8:30pm – Whitey Morgan and the 78’s
Sunday, June 24
11am – Allan Byer
12:30pm – Franchot Tone
2pm – Triur Amadan
3:30pm – Raise the Vibe
5pm – The Polyrhythmics
Bite of Bend main stage, Minnesota Avenue & Wall Street, thebiteofbend.com

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