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Nail art, to a person who doesn’t often visit salons, may seem like it only appeals to women on their wedding day. But increasingly, it’s a way for people to create and share art in yet another form. With that in mind, Bend nail artist Shannon McCown could be like the Rodin of the phalanges […]
Making it through that first year of business is crucial. At least, it was a very important milestone for the owner and founder of Fancywork, Elise Jones. Jones and the crew at Bend’s store dedicated to all things yarn just celebrated the one-year mark Jan. 19. Jones said knitting isn’t just a part of her […]
You might already know Jason Graham as a poet, hip-hop artist, educator and speaker who goes by the moniker MOsely WOtta—but this well-known Bendite has another role these days: that of Bend’s first creative laureate. The role is the brainchild of the Arts and Culture Alliance and ScaleHouse—two of Central Oregon’s most prolific arts organizations—who […]
On Jan. 31, the Bend Park and Recreation District got its final land use decision by the State of Oregon, and can now proceed with the bike park project at Big Sky Park, under the conditions approved by the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Oct. 29. The bike project will include a pump track, single […]
Oregon produces more cannabis than we consume, causing endless consternation for regulatory and law enforcement agencies. This oversupply has resulted in threats from the state’s attorney general that authorities needed to step up their enforcement and efforts to deal with it before he does. It’s also sent prices plunging, dropping 50 percent last year, with […]
A rent control bill, SB 608, is currently being considered by the Oregon Legislature, after being approved by the Senate Housing committee Feb. 4. It’s aimed at making Oregon the first state to legislate statewide rent control. A recent effort in California failed when voters voted the issue down. Should it pass, SB 608 would put […]
Taking in the landscapes and wildlife that adorn the walls of Jeffrey Murray’s downtown Bend gallery, it’s hard not to be taken aback by the sheer beauty he’s captured in each frame. Entering the gallery means being met with a stoic bison, covered in snow, followed by shots from the Oregon coast and aerial photos […]
As the image gracing this week’s cover shows, those are just some of the reasons to love Central Oregon. But for many people, spending a day immersed in nature offers something beyond a momentary thrill. For some, natural beauty is also a font of creativity. As Jason Graham, who’s featured in the following pages as […]
Stepping inside the Mowry Stringed Instruments shop brought back memories of watching “This Old House” with my grandfather. The smells of wood, glue and the sight of the hand tools gave me a feeling of nostalgia. Andrew Mowry builds handmade mandolins, mandolas, guitar-bodied octave mandolins and guitars—plus other stringed instruments. He said he started hobby […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are undoubtedly Oregon’s team. Other than the Portland Timbers and Thorns—the men’s and women’s professional soccer teams—the Blazers are the only team representing Oregon in the “big four” leagues (NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL). There is a certain pride to the team being based in Portland. Damian Lillard yelling “Rip City” into […]
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