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Why We Abide: Thoughts on The Big Lebowski before we watch it on the big screen

Somehow, The Big Lebowski has become one of the most important films of the past 20 years.
Mike Bookey

Without the Big Lebowski, I would have no knowledge of a White Russian, nor would I know how to make the drink, subsequently enjoy it and mix it every time I found myself in the rare presence of a self-serve bar equipped with vodka, Kahlua and cream. Without The Big Lebowski, I wouldn't remember anything about 1991 or the old-school Iraq War. Without The Big Lebowski, “The Man in Me” would not be one of my all-time favorite Bob Dylan songs. And without The Big Lebowski, the dances I perform in crowded bowling alleys after scoring a strike would be more moronic than ironic.

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Our Picks for 01/05-01/13: The Big Lebowski, Budo Fights, Hood to Coast Movie, BCS Nation Championship, and More!

Our Picks for the week of January 5 – 13, 2011.
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Empty Space Orchestra Winter Residency From Outer Space
friday 7
One of Bend's favorite live acts, the instrumental rocking psychedelic jazzsters of Empty Space Orchestra will be playing the Silver Moon for four different nights this week, beginning with this show featuring opening act The Dela Project. $5/adv at bendticket.com. $7/door. $15/adv for all four shows. 9pm. Silver Moon Brewing Co.
Midtown Budo Fights
saturday 8
The newest arrival on Central Oregon's mixed martial arts scene, Budo Fights presents its third card this Saturday night at the Midtown Ballroom. The event has 13 bouts slated for the evening, including three title fights and three female bouts. Six of the matches feature Central Oregon fighters. Newport Market is sponsoring a canned food drive at the event and any spectator who brings a non-perishable items gets $1 off at the gate. Kids under 10 years old admitted free with an adult. Doors, 6pm, fights 7pm. Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave. All ages. $20/advance, $25/day of show. Tickets at Budofights.com., Summit Saloon, Roller Doll Roller Skates.

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Finding Narnia: Dog sledding through Bachelor's backcountry

Sara Roth takes a dog sled ride around Mt. Bachelor with Jerry Scdoris and Trail of Dreams.
Sara Roth

For most people, sled dogs bring to mind races like the Iditarod or perhaps the silent, frigid world of Jack London, where spittle freezes before it hits the ground and animal carcasses are the last resort for warmth before hypothermia sets in. These were the images in my mind when, last week, I ventured to Mt.

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Our Picks: Thank God You’re Here 2011

A complete rundown of everything there is to do in Central Oregon on New Year’s Eve. Peace out, 2010!
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A Guide to New Year's Eve
at Old St. Francis School
We've said it several times, but McMenamins has long been the go-to spot for most celebratory holidays, including New Year's Eve. You can go big and purchase a lodging package, which will get you in to see Moon Mountain Ramblers, but everyone can join in on Jukebot's rock and roll dance party in the Father Luke's room for free. 9pm. 21 and over. McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St.

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Our Picks 12/22-12/30: Christmas Bird Count, 2nd Hand Soldiers, and more!

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The Pitchfork Revolution
thursday 23
We know some Bendites have string-fever and what better way to entertain your visiting family who's trickling into town for the holidays than with some electro-acoustic experimental Americana-grass from The Pitchfork Revolution, a band that includes Jayson Bowerman, the guitar maker we featured in last week's issue. The local band's music includes the stringed sounds of the mandolin, banjo, plus the good ol' guitar and bass. Their song “Budz and Gunz” includes this line, which could sum up why we all love Oregon: “We chose to live here in Oregon because we like the mountains and the ocean.” Raise a pint glass and get down with some awesome bluegrass. $5. 9pm. Silver Moon Brewing Co., 24 NW Greenwood Ave.

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A Touch of Glass: Former Breedlove builder may have the “hottest” guitars on the market

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Jayson Bowerman is one of Bend’s favorite native sons, a world-class kayaker and surfer who exudes a brilliant smile and “hang loose” grace seldom seen outside any island resort. His new line of glass lap and tenor guitars is the stuff drool was made for, instruments of distinction highly sought after by musicians for their resonant tone and natural beauty. His career began at Breedlove Guitars back in 1995 when the company was starting to build a name for itself. After a 15-year run at Breedlove Guitars as head of research and development in charge of their American guitar line, the 80-hour work weeks were starting to wear his spirit down.

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