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Events for the Apoc-Eclypse

Odds are you've had your eclipse plans cemented for months now—but just in case you're looking for something to occupy your time prior to and after the (roughly) two minutes of totality this weekend, we've got you covered.

By Anne Pick Aug 16, 2017

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Burning Eclipse Questions Answered

Experts tell you what you need to know about the Great American Eclipse

Wondering something about the Great American Eclipse?

By Magdalena Bokowa Aug 16, 2017

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Jeff Sessions Is Going To Hell

A recent column, "Scenarios for Cannabis under Trump," a topic which has been explored by my far smarter canna-lawyer colleagues, has already grown outdated.

By Josh Jardine Aug 16, 2017

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Choosing A Place To Watch An Eclipse

The Dark Side Of The Moon......and how to find it!

The T shirts, fridge magnets and solar glasses are all ready to go, but are you?

By Renée Alexander Aug 16, 2017

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Science Advice Goddess: Knight Of The Living Dead

When my husband comes home from a stressful day at work, he likes to play shoot-'em-up games on his phone.

By Amy Alkon Aug 16, 2017

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Artist Profile: Sweet Pea Cole

Loving the little details of the process

T here's always time for laughter—at least in Sweet Pea Cole's area of The Workhouse.

By Teafly Peterson Aug 16, 2017

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A DIY Eclipse Viewer!

Blew it with the eclipse glasses? Maybe not. Use this guide!

A simple how-to for viewing the eclipse safely—by even using a copy of this newspaper.

By Nicole Vulcan Aug 16, 2017

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Picks of the Week: August 16-23

Things to do, NOT eclipse related

Thursday 17

Aug 16, 2017

Picks

Tara Bilanski

Executive Director, Bend FC Timbers

"I thought I got into coaching really to win games.

By Nicole Vulcan Aug 16, 2017

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Real Estate Statistics for July 2017

The Beacon Report, based on real estate statistics from our local MLS, released its report on July 2017 figures, which allow some interesting comparisons to last month's and last year's Bend single family residence sales of 1 acre or less.

By Nick Nayne, Principal Broker Aug 16, 2017

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Meet These Profesh Eclipse Chasers

The world-class adventurers who pursue magic moments.

When it comes to eclipse watching, you can't be much more of a fanboy than these three.

By Renée Alexander Aug 16, 2017

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Our Picks

Shakespeare in the Park

Fri., Aug. 18, 7 p.m. and Sat., Aug. 19, 7 p.m.
@ Drake Park – Two brilliant performances of what is thought to be Shakespeare’s...
Peter and the Starcatcher

Thursdays-Saturdays, 7:30-9:45 p.m., Sun., Aug. 20, 2-4:15 p.m., Sun., Aug. 27, 2-4:15 p.m. and Sun., Sept. 3, 2-4:15 p.m. Continues through Sept. 2
@ Cascades Theatrical Company – Climb aboard for the Neverland you never knew! The Boy...