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Author Kim Cooper Findling teams up with her teen daughter on a new novel,
set on the Oregon coast
It's not every day that a mom and daughter put their heads together to collaborate on a writing project—and it's even less common when the pair resides in Central Oregon. Kim Cooper Findling is the author of "Bend, Oregon Daycations: Day Trips for Curious Families," among other guidebooks and a memoir.
By Nicole Vulcan
Mar 20, 2019
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Don't expect Rachel Cargle's two Bend appearances to teach you how to support people of color. Still, she may remind you what you already know
Activist Rachel Cargle will be in Bend two times over the next month—first, as a lecturer at this week's Muse Conference, and then as a presenter at TEDxBend March 30. Both appearances will center around a lecture she's given around the country, titled, "Unpacking White Feminism."
By Nicole Vulcan
Feb 27, 2019
TEDxBend Women's March "white space"
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From toy guns to the Special Olympics, this week's cover artist has covered a lot of ground
Miguel Edwards made his first sculpture when he was around 5 years old. It wasn't made from metal, or at the same scale he works with today, but it was definitely a big moment for Edwards' artistic beginnings.
By Isaac Biehl
Feb 13, 2019
Sculpting Center on Contemporary Art Seattle Erotic Arts Festival Roundabout Books
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Fourth annual festival is biggest yet — and growing
For fans of a cappella sounds, it doesn't get much better than this. Thursday marks the start of the festivities, as Naturally 7 opens Bend's fourth annual, three-day A Cappella Festival at the Tower Theatre.
By Elizabeth Warnimont
Feb 6, 2019
Capella music The University of Oregon Deke Sharon Naturally 7
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Headed downtown for First Friday? Check out these events
It's First Friday this week! Here are some events to have on your radar as you head into downtown Bend Friday evening.
By Keely Damara
Jan 30, 2019
First Friday Artwalk Wabi Sabi Oregon WinterFest
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"West Side Story" at the Tower set to "technical marvel" of digitally mastered music
Thoroughly Modern Productions of Bend brings Sondheim and Bernstein's "West Side Story," widely referred to as Romeo and Juliet the musical, to the Tower Theater this weekend. The company splurged on the best-quality digital music available from broker Music Theatre International for the production, according to director and TMP founder David DaCosta.
By Elizabeth Warnimont
Jan 23, 2019
David Dacosta Throughly Modern Productions Tower Theater Music Theatre International
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Top outdoor destinations, check. Fastest-growing, check. But coldest?!
Bend makes its way onto a host of Top 10 and "Best" lists. The city has been listed among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. this year, and routinely gets accolades for being among the best outdoor destinations, according to this mag or that.
By Nicole Vulcan
Jan 11, 2019
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It’s the big pre-wedding question: Where to bachelorette?
During certain times of the year, it can be difficult to walk Bond or Wall Street past sundown without seeing a parade of females dressed to the nines, the leader in a tiara and sash which reads, “Bride to be.” Bend is a hot spot for more than just Après Ski events, delicately man-scaped facial hair and dog owners.
By K.M. Collins
Jan 10, 2019
Bachelorette parties drinking partying Bend Tour Company breweries in Bend
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