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Ding Ding! Eek-A-Mouse Is Calling!

The 65-year-old reggae legend returns to Bend for his first U.S. tour since 2010
by Doone Lupine Williams

All right Bend, if you were or are (for you youngsters reading) bumping any original reggae music in the ’80s, you might understand the excitement and rarity happening here this month. After over 13 years since his last U.S. tour, the reggae legend Eek-A-Mouse graces the Domino Room stage May 13, and this surely isn’t […]

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Celebrating 20 Years of A Novel Idea

Community read program recognizes the importance of reading, learning and listening together
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With a goal to unify the community through books and thought-provoking, accessible events, A Novel Idea has grown into the largest community read program of its kind in Oregon, according to the Deschutes County Library website. A Novel Idea’s 20-Year Celebration Author Event is this Saturday, April 29 at Bend Senior High School. To celebrate […]

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Soak Up Nature with Forest Bathing

Ancient Japanese therapy practice invites people to slow down and feel the healing energy of trees
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People living in Central Oregon are no strangers to spending time outdoors. With the rivers, mountains and lively outdoor events, being outside is a part of living here. Sure, existing outside is good for you, but taking the time to slow down, connect with the Earth below your feet and feel one with nature can […]

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‘A Light That Never Dims’ Combines Country-Grunge-Shoegaze with Vocals That Will Earth Shatter Your Soul

A chef by day, Conrad Gonzalez is also a ghost producer and in-terdisciplinary musician worth checking out
by Doone Lupine Williams

Black Boot is the artist name for Conrad Gonzalez, who moved to Bend from Brownsville, Texas about a year ago, who plays with, “a revolving door of friends, new and old,” according to the band’s Spotify. Gonzalez currently works as a chef at Suttle Lake Lodge by day, working as a focused interdisciplinary musician during […]

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2023 Poetry Month with COCC

Celebrating poetry with workshops, a poetry slam and events with the Oregon Poet Laureate, Anis Mojgani
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From April 17 to May 10, Central Oregon Community College celebrates National Poetry Month with free events open to the public. Award-winning Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani joins COCC to spread the love for poetry and host events at the COCC Bend campus. Kicking off the month-long celebration, COCC faculty and students will lead three […]

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Sisters Folk Festival Steps Out with the Big Ponderoo Arts and Music Festival

Two days. Two stages. All ages. And a-lotta-mericana.
by Doone Lupine Williams

Presented by Sisters Folk Festival, the Big Ponderoo Arts and Music Festival will bring Americana and bluegrass music to two stages at Sisters Art Works and Three Creeks Brewing on June 24 and 25 in Sisters. During the week, June 18-21, a bluegrass jam camp called Camp Ponderoo (now in its second year), takes place […]

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Film Fundraiser with Thrive Central Oregon Unveils Truths About Housing

Local nonprofit hosts fundraiser at the Tower Theatre with a feature-length documentary and two short films on housing realities
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Thrive Central Oregon will host its first film fundraiser at the Tower Theatre on Sunday, April 16. All donations received will be put into Thrive’s housing assistance fund—a fund for emergency rent and deposit payments. The local nonprofit helps individuals connect with housing, financial and general resources in the community. “The American Dream and Other […]

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The Original Wailers Play Midtown Ballroom on 4/20

Grammy-nominated legend Al Anderson brings his music — and Bob Marley’s — to Bend
by Doone Lupine Williams

Dear Source readers: In this story, I write about another 4/20 celebration happening in Bend. Is this Bend’s Christmas? Jokes aside, we have an extra special gift coming our way on Thursday, April 20 on the Midtown Ballroom’s stage — a chance to see a true legend in music history, Al Anderson and his group […]

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Get Funky with ORGONE

Nine-piece funk band hits the Volcanic stage and brings soul to Bend
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California funk and soul band, ORGONE, delivers rhythmic original tunes. This nine-piece project has evolved since its first release in 2001, and its current iteration is hitting the Volcanic Theatre Pub April 12. “Who Knows Who” is one of ORGONE’s biggest hits with over 5 million streams on Spotify, and this track highlights what the […]

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