I n this episode ofย Bend Donโt Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with journalist and authorย Lily Raff McCaulou. Lilyโs writing has appeared in publications such asย The New York Times,ย The Atlantic,ย The Guardian,ย Rolling Stone, andย The Bulletin, and she is the author ofย Call of the Mild: Learning to Hunt My Own Dinner, named one of the best books […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Brian August ๐ง
In this episode of Bend Donโt Break, Brian K. August shares his journey to becoming the new Executive Director of the Tower Theatre Foundation. With more than twenty years of leadership experience across nonprofits, private enterprise, and global initiatives, Brian brings a thoughtful approach to strategic growth, operational excellence, and community impact. His work with […]
Just another spring day in Bend
Surfers ride the waves in a snow storm at the Bend Whitewater Park on the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon on March 23, 2018.
Photos and Video From The Shins Concert on Sept. 26, 2017
With Modest Mouse on Friday night and The Shins on the following Tuesday, it’s been a pretty amazing week for live indie rock in Bend. Check out our photos and video from The Shins concert at the Athletic Club of Bend. Enjoy!
Day Wave Opens for The Shins and Becomes Your New Favorite Indie Band
Ahead of last nightโs show at the Athletic Club of Bend, I went to Spotify to listen to The Shinsโ opener, Day Wave. I was immediately stoked on the indie dream pop band, the brainchild of Jackson Phillips, who studied at the Berklee School of Music. On his debut album, โThe Days We Had,โ Phillips […]
Bend’s DJ Raider Mystic drops video for Raider Nation mixtape
The 2015 NFL season doesn’t kick off for more than a month, but the Raider Nation is ready. Bend’s own DJ Raider Mystic, who founded the Bend Oregon Raider Nation (BORN) in 2013, recently released a Raider Nation mixtape for the upcoming football season. Fans of the Oakland Raiders are somewhat notorious. GQ once called […]
Tell Us How You Really Feel: The F-Word
Feminism. It’s a word with a rich history, that elicits a broad range of reactions and responses from women and men alike. What does it mean, and who can (and does) lay claim to the label “feminist”? As we prepare to release our annual Women’s Issue next week, we want to know how men feel […]
City of Bend Explains Snow Removal Priorities
Were you among the many Bendites cranky about the accumulation of snow and ice during our first snow of the season? Perhaps you wondered why the snow ploughs never made it down your street. Well, the City has responded via a video released its annual video explaining how it approaches snow removal, what methods it uses, and […]
What in the World: Hump Day Video Edition with Weird Al, Jenny Lewis and Jon Stewart
“Weird Al” Yankovich (remember him?) is back with a new album, and eight days worth of video releases to support it. Today’s video, “Word Crimes,” which takes on Robin Thicke‘s “Blurred Lines,” is an obvious contender for Stuff Journalists Like. But it’s also great because it allows us to listen to that catchy melody without feeling dirty. […]
A Sneak Peek at the Upcoming Issue
Wonder what’s in store for next issue’s feature? Well, here’s a hint for you. (Also: Check out our #FollowFriday on Twitter for more content clues.) Post by Michael Aller-Shondel.

