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Functional Beverages for Fun Times or Just for a Healthful Routine

Bend-based Altitude Functional Beverages offers long-lasting fuel and brain-boosting ingredients in its line of canned drinks
by Becca Murphy

With backgrounds in aviation, physics and software development, a Bend couple had always dreamed of entrepreneurship and were constantly playing with business ideas. Then, an unexpected encounter with the world of functional ingredients sparked their curiosity and set them on an entirely new course. Altitude Functional Beverages was born in the kitchen of co-founders Laura […]

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Planting for Pollinators

Partnership seeks to increase awareness of incorporating native plants into local gardens
by Damian Fagan

The City of Bend, Worthy Environmental and Pollinator Pathway Bend are teaming up to give away native plant starts to homeowners to increase awareness about the role these plants play in terms of pollinators, waterwise landscaping, creating habitat and much more. Through a matching grant, over 2,000 starts will be given away to registered homeowners […]

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‘The Old Man and the Old Moon,’ an Epic Fable

Folk music helps weave a fanciful tale at Bend’s newest cabaret theater
by Elizabeth Warnimont

Bend plant shop owner John Kish has loved growing things since he was a small child. His second passion, though, was only realized after earning his college degree at Oregon State and the University of Washington. “Once I graduated with my horticulture degree, I went to New York and attended Circle in the Square Theatre […]

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Shark Tank, Middle School Edition

Obsidian Middle School students pitch inventions for High Desert ESD’s new assistive tech program
by Elizabeth Warnimont

Steve Randall’s computer science technology class at Redmond’s Obsidian Middle School hosted a Shark Tank last week, a panel of judges helping steer student inventions aimed at helping their peers with disabilities navigate their way through school. It’s the second such program of the current school year, the first of which occurred in Bend at […]

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Natural Beauty with Bend-Based Axiology ▶ [With Video]

Bend-based, plastic-free, vegan beauty brand prioritizes sustainable practices and honest ingredients
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

Ericka Rodriguez founded Axiology Beauty with a passion for vegan, cruelty-free makeup and a vision for a sustainable future, specifically in the beauty industry. “I was in my mid 20s when I discovered that all of the makeup I was using was tested on animals,” Rodriguez told the Source Weekly. “I was like, ‘OK, no […]

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Photographing The Deco Decades ▶ [With Video]

Deco Dream Suite explores and captures the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and Y2K
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

From ’70s to ’80s to ’90s to Y2K, Deco Dream Suite does it all. The photography studio shows the versatility and power of set curation and an artistic approach, allowing people to immerse themselves in an era during a photo shoot. Owner Anya — who goes just by her first name — has over 10 […]

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Going Out In Green On St. Patty’s Day

A roundup of events, concerts, parties and celebrations in Central Oregon for St. Patrick’s Day 2023
by The Source Staff

Get your green on this Friday and find a Central Oregon St. Patrick’s Day celebration that stands out to you. With so many options, we ‘ve rounded up all of the ones we’ve heard about in one easy spot. From local live music jam nights to classic performances to DJ dance parties, Central Oregon has […]

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From our sponsors: Apply now for a BCTF Grant

The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund is now accepting applications
by The Source Staff

The Bend Cultural Tourism Fund, a Visit Bend project, is now accepting applications for its annual grant program. The project was created to enhance and support Bend’s cultural opportunities and offerings. The BCTF helps organizations, from musical productions to art exhibits to film festivals and more, leverage marketing resources to attract more cultural tourists during […]

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Pants and Power Throughout History

Eileen Gose hosts a set of presentations in Central Oregon for Women’s History Month, discussing the struggle for equality in women’s fashion
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

With eight years of research about how women’s fashions reflect the struggle for equality, Eileen Gose co-wrote a book on the topic, titled, “Reflecting Freedom: How Women’s Fashion Mirrored the Struggle for Women’s Rights,” with Kathy DeHerrera. Since the book release, Gose has been hosting presentations to share her findings, recognize the powerful women of […]

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Talking “CAKE” with Leadbetter Band

New album release and party with Bend’s vintage rock power trio
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

Bend-based Leadbetter Band is releasing its third studio album, “CAKE,” on March 10 and is hosting a release party at the Domino Room on March 4. This vintage rock trio is guitarist/vocalist Eric Leadbetter, bassist/vocalist Aaron Moore and drummer Kaleb Kelleher, putting its own twist on classic rock. Listeners can expect to hear a little […]

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