Culture Features

The holiday season is in full swing and Central Oregon is buzzing with festive events. From art sales in a snowy setting to cozy movie screenings, cookie decorating fundraisers and enchanting musical performances, there’s no shortage of holiday cheer to fill your calendar. Here’s a roundup of must-see events to make your season extra magical. […]

It’s easy to forget that the darkest time of the year is when the Earth is at its closest point to the sun. The cold days and long nights draw us inward as we reflect on the year and bring our loved ones in close. The glittering ice and twinkling lights remind us that the […]

-Mary Casanave Sheridan is a psychedelic coach and guide. She helps individuals explore psychedelic realms for self-discovery, healing, and growth. Mary ispassionate about advocacy and education in this space. She aims to answer reader questions and dispel myths and disinformation around psychedelic substances and their potential. Q: If someone wants to explore psychedelic realms on […]

One of the questions I always get asked as a bookstore owner is some version of, “What surprises you about running a bookstore?” I’m continually surprised by the connections we form as a third place – a place to spend time beyond home and work. Sharing a bookstore space with our community means we talk […]

Gather your costumes, get ready for the ghouls and gear up for a festive roundup of events this spooky season. Here is a full and fun list of Halloween events from family-friendly trick-or-treating events, to spooky shows, to dance parties and more to celebrate the magic of Halloween. Wednesday 10/23 Spooky Wine & Paint Night […]

Mary Casanave Sheridan is a dedicated psychedelic coach based in Bend, OR, assisting individuals in delving into the depths of psychedelic realms for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth. With a fervent passion for advocacy and education in this field, she seeks to enrich the public’s knowledge by addressing inquiries and dispelling misconceptions surrounding psychedelic substances […]

The day Donna Barba Higuera won the John Newbery Medal for most distinguished American children’s book, she had no idea that the award was coming. “The moment they said it, I was speechless and so emotional. I had to calm down after the call. It was one of those experiences where you know from then […]

David Purkey hopes to draw audiences into the fantasy of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” on stage soon at the High Desert Music Hall in Redmond, with the goal that they will come away thinking, “Oh, so this is why people love Shakespeare!” The play is a farcical comedy involving humans and woodland faeries who set […]

Mary Casanave Sheridan is a dedicated psychedelic coach based in Bend. With a fervent passion for advocacy and education in this field, she seeks to address iniquities and dispel misconceptions surrounding psychedelic substances. Q: How do I know the right facilitator and situation for me? A: Your pursuit of discovering the ideal facilitator and experience […]