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The “Frontiers in Science” Lecture Series Nurtures the Growing Sisters Science Community

Two upcoming lectures focus on dark skies and gene therapy
by Ezra Oncken

On the third Tuesday of every month, the Sisters Science Club packs The Belfry, an old church in Sisters turned performance venue, with curious minds eager to learn about the next “Frontier in Science.” What began in 2011 as the dream of Cal Allen, Bob Collins, and Dave Hiller, three passionate members of the Sisters […]

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Free Will Astrology, Week of Jan. 8

Capricorns should show boldness with a conscience
by Rob Brezsny

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The coming months are ripe for sacred audacity: boldness with a conscience and courage guided by kindness. Imagine you’re a Benevolent Initiator, whose superpower is to kindle beginnings without causing disruption and unease. Practice brilliant, incremental nudges and tweaks rather than grand interventions. If you’re hesitating to say what needs to […]

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How To Get on Track in the Bedroom in the New Year

Connect intimately with your partner even when things are difficult
by Dr. Jane Guyn

Dear Dr. Jane, My partner and I have a great relationship in almost every aspect. Me (m 32) her (f 30) no kids, 2 rescue pups. Together 5 years. Not married but we live together with a chill guy roommate. Unfortunately, intimacy (the physical kind) has been a challenge for years. We try to talk […]

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Aliens, Odysseys and a Dunesday

Getting excited about what’s coming in 2026
Avatar photo by Jared Rasic

I keep waiting to become more cynical about movies as a film critic. Every week I read one think piece after the next about how cinema is dying and no good movies are made anymore, but 2025 was packed to the rafters with One Masterpiece After Another. In a year with movies like “Train Dreams,” […]

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‘Stop Making Sense’ is Landing at the Tower Theatre

The Talking Heads 1984 concert film will be followed with a live Q&A with co-star Jerry Harrison
by Bill Forman

The opening of the Talking Heads 1984 concert film “Stop Making Sense” — a new and improved version of which is currently touring theaters and making a stop at the Tower Theatre on Jan. 14, along with a live Q&A with cofounder Jerry Harrison — finds David Byrne on a bare stage performing “Psycho Killer” […]

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Free Will Astrology, Week of Jan. 1

Capricorns should share their knowledge
by Rob Brezsny

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web. He helped ensure its core technologies were released to the world without patents or royalties. Universal, open access mattered more to him than personal profit. That single decision was a profound gift to the world. Billions benefited. In his generous spirit, dear […]

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Redmond Woman is a “Resilient Warrior” Hoping to Inspire Others

Mindy Dougherty has written two books, including her latest, which is for children
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

Mindy Dougherty has had a challenging life, going through numerous traumatic events dating back to her earliest memories at age 4 when she says she was sexually abused by one of her brothers. She spent her childhood split between Florida with her mother and California with her father whom she describes as a drug addict […]

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The Last First Friday with Red Chair

The art gallery, featuring dozens of local artists, is closing Jan. 2
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

The first Friday of 2026 will also be a goodbye party for a downtown staple. The Red Chair gallery is closing permanently around 8pm on Jan. 2 after the First Friday event. It opened in the historic O’Kane Building on NW Oregon Avenue in 2010 to support local artists who needed a location to show […]

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Free Will Astrology, Week of Dec. 25

Capricorns will spend time on themselves
by Rob Brezsny

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A newly planted orchard spends its first year growing roots, not fruit. Underground and unseen, the real work happens. I surmise that’s like what you will be doing in the coming months, Capricorn: mostly invisible stabilization and preparation. If anyone asks you what you’re producing, smile inscrutably and say, “Depth.” Be […]

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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break, Peter Madsen🎧

Investigative and Features Reporter for the Lay It Out Foundation
by The Source Staff

In this episode of Bend Don’t Break, Aaron Switzer sits down with Peter Madsen, an investigative and features reporter supported by the Lay It Out Foundation. Peter shares his journey from writing for Vice and Thrasher in New York City to becoming one of Central Oregon’s most prolific storytellers. The conversation dives into Peter’s passion […]

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