What makes Spider-Man the greatest superhero of all-time isn’t his ability to swing through New York City on sticky webs shot from his wrists, nor is it how he protects humanity from villains like Green Goblin and The Vulture. I mean, those feats are certainly impressive, but what makes Spider-Man the absolute best is his […]
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The Millennium Approaches
Angels in America comes to the Greenhouse Cabaret
Countless words have been written about what constitutes the “Great American Novel” and what that phrase even means given the vast breadth of literature published in the United States over the last few centuries. My own rubric has always been that the work must capture something quintessential—not just about life in America, but something profound […]
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Free Will Astrology, Week of August 6, 2026
Leos, immerse yourself into an explosion of ideas
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Within most galaxies are dense clouds of gas and dust that astronomers call “star factories.” Here and there, the magic of gravity gradually gathers together diffuse material into concentrated clusters until nuclear fusion ignites, creating brilliant new suns. I suspect you will be operating a metaphorical star factory in the coming […]
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DEA Hearings on Cannabis Rescheduling Conclude
Is it legal YET?
Last month, the Drug Enforcement Agency concluded its hearings related to the reclassification of Cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. Analysis as to how it went is limited by restrictions that prohibited live streaming, cell phones, recording devices, or cameras in the hearing room gallery, which only had 20 seats. Hearing transcripts and audio […]
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I Want You…To Be Happy
A column about inner peace and joy
We cannot fix every problem in the world,but we can choose how we treat the people around us. —Author unknownThe older I get, the less I know… and the more I know. Go figure. All I know for sure is, it’s true. —Burt Gershater And I truly do want us all to be happy. Being […]
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The Intersection of Climate Change, Wildfire and Art
An exhibit at Scalehouse explores the local impact of environmental changes
A touring exhibit, currently at Scalehouse Collaborative for the Arts in downtown Bend, creates a ghost forest filled with images of wildfire scars through which visitors can wander. “It’s digital photography and these are all forests along the west coast from northern Washington to southern California,” Jocelyn Church, a Scalehouse intern, explains while looking at […]
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A Social Battery Recharge
A few choices to stream at home this week
I’m not sure if everyone feels this way, but as much as I love going to the theater to watch new movies, my social battery is sometimes completely exhausted by the time Friday rolls around. My heart wants to spend a few hours in a room full of strangers, but my spirit just wants to […]
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Savage in Bend: Why Bend Loves Beer
A look at the local history of a beloved beverage
For this month’s Savage in Bend, Santi R. asks, “How and why did beer become more popular in Bend than most other places?” A very legit question considering beer’s popularity in Central Oregon. Two variables came to my mind when asked, both nature and nurture. The natural part of the answer relates to our amazing […]
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‘The Most Travelled Person in America’ takes on Bend’s Beer Scene
Daniel Seddiqui says finding the best brewery is all about finding the perfect atmosphere
Only some can say they’ve been to all 50 states. And very select few can say they’ve been to every city and town in the United States with a population more than 5,000. Daniel Seddiqui, however, can claim this title as of last October when he visited Allentown, Pennsylvania, the last town on his list. After […]
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Free Will Astrology, Week of July 23, 2026
Leos, it’s time to go big!
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Oak trees produce far more acorns than could ever grow into trees. Squirrels bury thousands and forget many of them, preparing the way for the next generation of forest. The trees succeed through strategic overproduction. I invite you to adopt their method, Leo. In the coming weeks, overproduce. Make more than […]
