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Author Events Embrace a Storytelling Tradition

Book readings to bring you up close and personal with local and visiting authors
by Cassie Clemans, Owner of Roundabout Books and Cassie Clemans, owner of Roundabout Books & Cafe

Storytelling is as ancient as humanity itself. African rock art and cave drawings in France date as far back as 30,000 years ago and are considered the first evidence of visual storytelling. Egyptian hieroglyphs date back to 5,000 years ago. Homer’s works are recognized as the first epic works of written storytelling, composed in the […]

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Literary Legacies

Local writer Ellen Waterston wins multiple awards
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Ellen Waterston, an author and also a columnist for the Source Weekly, has been an amazing resource to those of us who have literary aspirations in Central Oregon. Her undying love of Oregon and the written word have been an inspiration to me for decades, and her work with The Nature of Words introduced me […]

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Behind the Scenes with Storyteller Brianna Madia

Author of NYT bestseller, ‘Nowhere for Very Long’ and upcoming memoir, ‘Never Leave the Dogs Behind,’ Madia’s adventurous tales transcend their rugged terrain, telling, at the crux of it all, very human stories
by Tiffany Neptune

During our conversation for the recent “Central Oregon Pets” issue about her newest book, “Never Leave the Dogs Behind,” New York Times bestselling author, Brianna Madia, invited me behind the scenes, diving beyond her public persona as a turquoise-loving fashionista and “Everyone’s Eccentric Aunt,” and I’m bringing readers along for the ride. “I think we […]

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The Psychedelic Frontier

Common misconceptions about psychedelic therapy
by Mary Casanave Sheridan

Mary Casanave Sheridan is a psychedelic coach and owner of Myco-Vision. Through personalized guidance, she helps individuals explore the transformative power of psychedelics for self-discovery, healing, and growth. Mary is passionate about advocacy and education in the psychedelic space. Through this column she aims to answer reader questions, dispel myths and disinformation, and lend a […]

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Ease the Spring Break Pain

If you’re sticking around for spring break, some top ideas for in-town fun in Bend
by Joshua Savage

Planning a road trip for the kids’ spring break? If not, no need to worry. Why leave Bend? Central Oregon has an endless amount of natural beauty with tons of trails and multiple parks to explore. But what about activities for kids who are tired of parents making them hike or bike all the time? […]

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Sasquatch Seriously

The High Desert Museum exhibits Sasquatch through the work of Indigenous artists
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In Oregon we take Sasquatch (also known as Bigfoot) seriously. It’s one of the main legends associated with this state — so much so that when I travel and tell people I’m from Oregon, they ask if I’ve seen Bigfoot. I haven’t, but I also don’t spend that much time in the forest, to be […]

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Source Weekly’s 2024 Poetry Month

Let your imagination run wild and submit your poems from March 13-26 for a chance to be published here!
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Here are the details: -The Source Weekly Poetry Contest window will open March 13 and closes March 26. -This year’s theme is “Imagination.” -Submit up to five poems, 30 lines max. Email your submissions to editor@bendsource.com with the title “Poetry Contest” in the subject line. -Include your name, phone and email in the email you […]

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Small Business Grows with Kindness, Goodwill, and a Few Good Books

Recommended reads about homegrown commerce
by Cassie Clemans, Owner of Roundabout Books and Cassie Clemans, owner of Roundabout Books & Cafe

It’s industry conference season! The American Bookseller Association annual trade conference occurs every year in February. This year I joined 950 other independent booksellers from across the nation in Cincinnati, along with 600 other industry professionals that included authors, publishers and vendors. I know what you’re wondering, and the answer is, YES! We do get […]

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Destroying the Curve with the “Science Comedian”

Ben Miller quickly mastered the learning curve of stand-up and is well aware that his audience may be a bit nerdier than average; he likes it that way
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Ben Miller, a former materials scientist turned comedian, brings his acclaimed show, “Stand-Up Science,” to Bend for a night of wit, humor and a dash of scientific curiosity. Armed with a degree in materials science and engineering, Miller explored the field of laboratory-grade biopolymers and 3-D printing during his time at Columbia University. “I went […]

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“Sorry, I’m Booked.”

Book-loving introverts in Bend are meeting publicly, to read privately
by Tiffany Neptune

Buying versus borrowing. Cover art. Yearly reading goals. Paper and Kindle and audiobooks. Color-coded bookshelves. Bookish dialogue enveloped the back corner high-top table where eight women circled, books in tow, awaiting their hour of silent reading among restaurant-goers out for a Sunday afternoon drink at Broken Top Bottle Shop last month. Because as much as […]

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