Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer and Food Editor Donna Britt have a lively conversation with CCI Chef/Educator Thor Erickson in this Bend Don’t Break podcast episode. Winner of the 2013 International Association of Culinary Professionals Culinary Teacher of the Year award, Thor talks about his love of teaching, his trip to the White House, his […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend: Grant McFarren, Crux Fermentation Project 🎧
A chat with Grant McFarren of Crux Fermentation Project about seasonal beers, other new beers, non-alcoholic beers, and Crux’s non-beer projects including cider, wine, whiskey, and more.
This episode of Grand Craft Bend welcomes Crux Fermentation Project’s assistant brewmaster, Grand, er, Grant McFarren. This brewery, er, fermentation project, has so many plates spinning. There are new beers using new hops, new locations like its pub in Portland (and perhaps another new spot in Bend), surprising best-selling offerings, not to mention upcoming fermented beverages. In this episode we […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend: Robin & Todd Clement, Monkless Belgian Ales 🎧
Monkless Belgian Ales founders on the popularity of Belgian ales and their new Monkless Abbey.
This episode of Grand Craft BEND welcomes Robin and Todd Clement, founders of Monkless Belgian Ales. The Clements personify a Hollywood love story, if Hollywood was a beer-soaked high desert town that focused on true and truly lovable characters. Whereas the Monkless Brasserie became the brewing company’s sequel, we learn about the upcoming Monkless Abbey to complete the trilogy. Listen now: Source Weekly […]
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LISTEN: Jason Kropf, Oregon State Rep., House District 54 🎧
Oregon State Representative Jason Kropf on issues and current legislative session
In this episode, SW publisher Aaron Switzer chats with State Representative Jason Kropf as he’s headed into the 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly, which convened for the 2024 Legislative Session on Monday, February 5th. Jason represents House District 54 in the Legislature. Elected in November 2020, Jason is currently in his second term of office. Hear […]
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LISTEN: Marcus LeGrand, COCC Afrocentric Program Coordinator 🎧
Celebrating Black History Month with Marcus LeGrand, COCC Afrocentric Program Coordinator
February is Black History Month and in this episode, SW publisher Aaron Switzer visits with Marcus LeGrand, Afrocentric Program Coordinator at Central Oregon Community College. The college is hosting events throughout the month including a drum making class, a screening of Blend: On Being Black in Bend and an author event with Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggets […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Marieka Greene, MBSEF Events/Financial Development Director 🎧
MBSEF Events/Financial Development Director talks about the iconic PPP race in Bend and the legacy of the Foundation.
In this episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer hangs out with Marieka Greene, the new Events and Financial Development Director at Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF). Greene has served in this role since September 1st, 2023, but has been involved in the organization, primarily as a volunteer and event participant, since moving to Bend […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Beer: Alesha Goodman, Midtown Yacht Club GM/Beer Buyer 🎧
Midtown Yacht Club GM/Beer Buyer on beer ordering and Flannel Fest
This episode welcomes the Midtown Yacht Club‘s general manager and beer buyer, Alesha Goodman. This beer bar—which is increasingly a “beyond beer” bar for its non-beer inventory from cider to hard and soft seltzers and other non-alcoholic drinks—is centrally located on 4th Street. How convenient for a spot that aims to be the center of […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Beer: Mark & Dana Henion, Van Henion Brewing 🎧
Van Henion brewers on Germanic lagers and collaborations
This episode welcomes Mark and Dana Henion who make up two thirds of the owners—and one half of the name—of Van Henion Brewing. The Henions, along with John Van Duzer, launched Van Henion in early 2022 and have been making Bend’s most celebrated lagers ever since. They brew on a large, 50-barrel system that could […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Giancarlo Gatto, BendFilm Executive Director 🎧
New ED of BendFilm on how art/culture contribute to community livability & vibrancy
In this episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer chats with the new Executive Director of Bend Film, Giancarlo Gatto. Gatto talks about his lifelong passion for film, how Bend Film contributes to our community’s well-being and how you can be a part of this incredible community asset. He also talks about taking the advice he’s […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Beer: Vance Wirtz, Brewmaster McMenamins Old St. Francis 🎧
A chat with Vance Wirtz, brewer at McMenamins Old St. Francis about daily sessionable lagers and once-a-year ABV bombs at High Gravity Fest
In this episode of Grand Craft Beer, cicerone Brian Yaeger welcomes Vance Wirtz, brewer at McMenamins Old St. Francis. While almost everyone knows about hidden rooms and bars, not everyone knows OSF has a brewery on-site, but hidden from view. It’s where Vance turns his lager-centric mash paddle to making everything from Bamberg-style smoked lagers […]