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Dec 30, 2010 - Jan 5, 2011

Vol. 14, No. 52

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Local News

Ten Fingers, One Voice: Remembering Jazz Great Dr. Billy Taylor

Billy Turner, one of jazz music's greatest performers, passed away last week.

By Bob Woodward
Jan 4, 2011
Local News

Cleaning House: Giving up my outdoor gear and memorabilia feels good

I'm getting rid of some old ski gear and memories.

By Bob Woodward
Dec 29, 2010
Local News

The Top 10 Local News Stories of 2010

A rundown of the top ten news stories of 2010 that effected Central Oregon.

By Eric Flowers
Dec 29, 2010
Local News

New John Day Rafting Restrictions Released

By The Source Staff
Dec 31, 2010
Local News

Top 10 Viral Videos Watched in The Source Offices in 2010

Though you may think we're constantly at work researching stories, selling advertising and designing sweet covers for The Source, we also watch a ton of viral videos, to stay in the know, of course.

By Anne Pick
Dec 30, 2010
Local News

Canada's Great Big Sea Announce Bend Date at the Tower Theatre

Great Big Sea brings their energetic Newfoundland-based folk-rock and sea shanties to the Tower Theatre in Bend, Oregon.

By The Source Staff
Jan 4, 2011
Local News

Everything You Need to Know About New Year's Eve in Bend

A guide to New Year's Eve in Bend, Oregon.

By The Source Staff
Dec 31, 2010
Local News

Hugs not Drugs

By The Source Staff
Dec 29, 2010
Local News

Reverend Horton Heat, Hillstomp Tonight in Bend

The Reverend Horton Heat and Hillstomp play the Domino Room tonight.

By The Source Staff
Dec 29, 2010
Local News

Top Ten Albums of 2010 From 92/9's Kris

The top ten albums of 2010, according to Kris Arnold of 92/9 FM.

By The Source Staff
Dec 30, 2010
Local News

Mt. Bachelor Hits 100-Inch Mark

Mt. Bachelor in Bend, Oregon hits 100 inches in base.

By The Source Staff
Dec 30, 2010
Local News

Washington Faces Nebraska in the Blowout Bowl...I Mean Holiday Bowl

Why is Nebraska playing Washington in the Holiday Bowl.

By The Source Staff
Dec 30, 2010
Local News

Let's Go Mining! The Ridiculous Awesomness of "Gold Rush: Alaska"

The Discovery Channel's "Gold Rush: Alaska" is hilariously engaging.

By The Source Staff
Jan 3, 2011
Local News

Bend Finally Gets a Vietnamese Restaurant

By The Source Staff
Jan 3, 2011
Local News

Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside tomorrow at OSU-Cascades

By The Source Staff
Jan 4, 2011
Local News

Empty Space Orchestra Begins Silver Moon Residency This Week

Empty Space Orchestra is playing all month at the Silver Moon.

By The Source Staff
Jan 4, 2011

Editorial

Land Deals Gone Awry, Deschutes Brewery Pub to Grow, Goodbye Internet and More

By Source Weekly
Dec 29, 2010
Editorial

A Year (and Decade) That Won't Be Missed

The year 2010 gets The Source Weekly's last BOOT of the year.

By Source Weekly
Dec 29, 2010
Letters to the Editor

The Wayward Party of Lincoln: The recent can-do Congress, trouble in St. Louis and Pat Robertson on pot

By Eric Flowers
Dec 29, 2010
Letters to the Editor

Stay Classy, Snow Sculptors

Frosty is rolling in his grave right now.

By Source Weekly
Dec 29, 2010
Letters to the Editor

A Troubling Commentary

By Source Weekly
Dec 30, 2010
Letters to the Editor

Get on the Bus, Charles

Letter to the editor.

By Source Weekly
Dec 29, 2010

Culture Features

Finding Narnia: Dog sledding through Bachelor's backcountry

Sara Roth takes a dog sled ride around Mt. Bachelor with Jerry Scdoris and Trail of Dreams.

By Sara Roth
Dec 29, 2010
Picks

Our Picks: Thank God You're Here 2011

A complete rundown of everything there is to do in Central Oregon on New Year's Eve. Peace out, 2010!

By Source Weekly
Dec 29, 2010

Chow

Thank You God: Bend Gets a Vietnamese Restaurant!

We just drove by the former Rico’s Tacos space on NE 3rd Street an noticed a beautiful beacon of light in the form of a sign announcing a new Vietnamese restaurant.

By Sara Roth
Jan 3, 2011
Chow

Top 10 Dishes of 2010: I can't believe I'm not 300 pounds

The Source dining writer Sara Roth digs into her top ten meals of the year for 2010.

By Sara Roth
Dec 29, 2010
Beer & Drink

Divine Destiny

By Eric Flowers
Dec 29, 2010

Film

True West: Jeff Bridges shoots drinks and snarls his way through an iconic Western

True Grit results in a good old-fashioned Western - just not a great one.

By Morgan P Salvo
Dec 29, 2010
Film

Our Top Films of 2010

The Source Weekly's do-not-miss films from 2010.

By Anne Pick
Dec 29, 2010
Film

The Worst Movies of 2010

Our take on the biggest film flops of 2010.

By Morgan P Salvo
Dec 29, 2010
Film Events

The Dumbest Things I Wrote All Year

I Love TV's Steven Humphrey remembers all of the dumbest things he said in print in 2010.

By Source Weekly
Dec 29, 2010

Sound Stories & Interviews

Top Ten Albums of 2010

Kris from 92/7 and Source CD Reviewer Ethan Barrons give us the lowdown on their albums of the year.

By Source Weekly
Dec 29, 2010
Sound Stories & Interviews

Top 10 Moments in Live Music

Mike Bookey recounts his top ten live shows in Central Oregon in 2010.

By Mike Bookey
Dec 29, 2010

Outside Features

What a Weird, Weird 2010: Ten ridiculous moments from the year in sports

By Mike Bookey
Dec 29, 2010
Outside Features

Do Your Homework: A Prerequisite before heading into the backcountry

By Laurel Brauns
Dec 29, 2010