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Aaron Foster Brings Mostly Jokes to Bend

His inspirations, two pooches who brighten up his day, dark humor with a personal flair and an upcoming comedy show at Upp Liquids
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“There’s nothing better than performing live.”   Despite being an introvert, that’s what Aaron Foster, comedian, actor and film director, says about the stage. In this Q&A, he jokes about mental health, oftentimes his own, and talks about what Bendites can expect for his upcoming show April 30.   The Source: What does a typical day look like for you?  Aaron Foster: Getting up walking my dogs, […]

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The Hot Mess Fest Celebrates Aging Women

It’s an evening centered around an often-taboo topic
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The Hot Mess Fest is a Ladies Night like no other! It’s the brainchild of Courtney Stevens, owner of Craft Kitchen and Brewery and the restaurant’s manager, Samantha Moore, who says there aren’t many evenings focused on what women experience later in life. “Puberty gets plenty of attention,” Moore told the Source, “but perimenopause, menopause […]

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Savage in Bend: Who is Libby?

The history behind the garden outside the Commons Cafe
by Joshua Savage

Strolling downtown on Brooks Street, passersby may suddenly get bombarded by a lush garden full of eye popping colors during late spring and summer. On the side of the Commons Cafe & Taproom, a tiny space is filled with many varieties of plants like Rockcress, Allum, Iris and others. The Maltese Cross in full bloom […]

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Navigating SSRIs and Classic Psychedelic Medicine

Information on balancing the two practices to get the optimum result
by Mary Casanave Sheridan

Q: I’m on antidepressants and want to explore psychedelic therapy. What do I need to know about tapering off [Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors] safely, and how long should I wait? A: This is one of the most common and important questions I receive, and I’m glad you’re thinking about safety first. Before I dive in, I […]

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Celebrate the Power of Books and Bookstores on Independent Bookstore Day

Roundabout Books celebrates its 10-year anniversary on April 25
by Cassie Clemans, Owner of Roundabout Books

I travelled to Phoenix last week and my seven-year-old niece was so excited to tell me about the book she’s reading in school: “The Trumpet of the Swan.” Then she sat down and read a book with me, swapping pages back and forth. The last time I saw her she wasn’t reading fluently, yet there […]

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Under the Radar Picks for 2026

A few interesting flicks that slipped by most of us
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We’re already a third of the way through 2026 and the movies that have made big money have been the usual suspects (“Super Mario Galaxy” and “Scream 7”) with some word-of-mouth crowdpleasers (“Project Hail Mary” and “Send Help”) and a viral micro-budget horror movie with a massive YouTube fanbase (“Iron Lung”). But several pretty great […]

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Free Will Astrology, Week of April 23

Taurus should shed whatever is holding you back
by Rob Brezsny

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’re finished with energy-draining indulgences. No more seductive perils or cute ailments, either. Once you wriggle free from the tangles that have been hobbling your style, I suspect you will also renounce anything that resembles joyless restraint, naive certainties, pointless cravings, numbing comforts or misplaced bravery. May it be so! Abracadabra! […]

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What Paula Poundstone Loves About Comedy  

As her upcoming Bend performance draws near, Poundstone answers questions about what she finds funny, what she’s like off-stage, and what Bendites can expect in May
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When Paula Poundstone called in for her interview with the Source, she said she was feeding her cat Larry who was on a weight-loss journey. She says the moments she spends with him are some of the more serene moments in her busy life.   In less than a month, she will be on tour with a stop in Central Oregon. Poundstone will perform at […]

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Free Will Astrology, Week of April 16

Aries should unleash their wild curiosity and dig deep into complex truths
by Rob Brezsny

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Anthropologist and author Clifford Geertz loved to use “thick description.” He wrote detailed reports that captured not just the surface level of what happened but the deeper levels of meaning. Here’s an example of thin description: “He winked.” Thick description: “He quickly closed and opened his right eyelid in a culturally […]

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A Momentous Year for Film on La Croisette

A brief look at the 79th Cannes Film Festival
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More than Sundance, more than Berlin, Venice or Toronto, the film festival I have unshakable faith in when it comes to programming of either future cinematic classics or wildly ambitious failures is the Cannes Film Festival. Since 1946, the festival has been held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France, and […]

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