ESO and VTRN=Booty Shaking for All
Thanks VTRN and ESO. This past Saturday marked the first show of Empty Space Orchestra’s December residency at Silver Moon.
Reader Survey: Music Streaming
A couple of weeks ago I profiled Spotify, one of the newest streaming music services available in the United States. With news last month that the Swedish service has passed the 2.
Cheap Drinks and Ugly Sweaters With the Source!
There’s a few things we like about Christmas time: ridiculous holiday apparel and booze. This is why the Bent Blog is holding it’s first-ever Bent Reader Appreciation Holiday Happy Hour on FRIDAY! If you get down to the Astro Lounge on Friday between 5 and 7 and wear some sort of ridiculously tacky Christmas apparel,…
Protesters Gather Around State to Question Walden’s Absence
At noon today in downtown Bend, residents of Oregon’s second congressional district are planning to protest what they see as Rep. Greg Walden’s reluctance to hold open town halls.
Time-Lapse Videography is Very Cool
Finding Oregon has been making its way around the various social media sites recently, and for good reason. Beautifully shot and set to dramatic instrumental music, the video short from Uncage the Soul Productions is another reminder of the many natural wonders found in the Beaver State.
Locally Sourced and Locally Adored: The Depot Cafe in Sisters is right on track
When you walk into the Depot Café in Sisters, the old town, dark wood exterior gives way to a casual dining room and seasonal outdoor seating area behind the restaurant, which plays host to live music during the summer months. My companion and I arrived on a Saturday evening, reflecting on our last visit, which…
I Ate Lunch at Bend High Today
I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was pretty darn palatable. There was a salad bar stocked partially with local produce, local orchard fruits, as well as a made to order sandwich bar, wraps, and burritos. Since I’m working on a story about school food nutrition (on stands next week), I figured I should…
The Who’s Tommy Comes to Life in Bend
Quick! Shout out your favorite rock opera! Did you just shout “Tommy” and cause the guy at the cubicle next to you or cafe table to look at you quizzically? Well, that’s what you should have shouted. If you said “Meatloaf’s Bat Out of Hell” — well, we feel sorry for you.
Don’t Miss The Ascetic Junkies At Silver Moon
It’s been a while since we’ve seen the talented (and now married) Matt & Kali in Bend Oregon… but that’s all going to change tonight at Silver Moon Tap Room! If you’ve missed past coverage of The Ascetic Junkies, well… you must have been hidden under a rock. From their 2010 album This Cage Has No…
Bend’s Bathroom Bandits — Where are their manners?
Like mugshots, police incidents logs can make for great office banter. Here’s a gem from this past week’s press log courtesy of the Bend PD.
Kick and Glide Into Winter: Our nordic trails have snow
It looks like it’s going to be awhile before the next storm cycle pushes through Central Oregon. While we wait for more snow to fall in the mountains, know that there’s plenty of nordic skiing opportunities just outside of town, begging for your tracks.
The Bend Endurance Academy crew during a recent training session—charging uphill…
Mosley Wotta on OPB Tonight
UPDATE: I corrected the time to 8pm, which is now what the OPB website shows. If you were at the WinterFringe show last year — the pre-WinterFest warmup concert — you may have noticed a camera crew floating around the premises capturing a vibrant set from Bend’s own Mosley Wotta.
Help Local Veterans With the Source Charity Auction
Just a few hours ago, the annual Source Charity Auction went live, meaning you can now begin bidding on the bevy of items we have available. All 150-plus items were donated by local businesses and the proceeds from the auction — all the proceeds — will be given to the Central Oregon Veterans Outreach (COVO),…
The Comeback Colonel: Once a homeless veteran, a local man is drawing his way back into society
They called him the Colonel and while I figured he probably never attained that rank during his time in the Army, he seemed to command the respect of everyone on that exceptionally cold spring morning earlier this year. I remember that, and how he appeared out of nowhere, it seemed, as volunteers from the Central…
State Opens Investigation of Deschutes D.A.
Embattled District Attorney Patrick Flaherty got more bad news this week in the form of a formal criminal investigation into allegations that he abused the grand jury process and wrongfully terminated a long-time investigator in his office. Flaherty announced via press release on Monday evening that Oregon State Police are investigating his office at the…
County Green Lights New Resort Map
Given the dismal housing market, it could be years before the next destination resort breaks ground in Central Oregon. However, Deschutes County commissioners have set the stage for the next wave of construction if it ever arrives. Meeting before the Thanksgiving holiday, commissioners voted to pare down the total number of acres available to prospective…
Fancy Trash: The Rubbish Renewed Eco Fashion Show turns waste into stylish threads
A month or so ago, a woman came into our office asking if she could have some old copies of the Source. We get this request quite frequently from loyal readers who've been out of town and perhaps want to catch up on the issues they missed. But she wanted more than just a few…
Our Picks for 12/2-12/7
The Ascetic Junkies, Chris Beland friday 2 We could go on and on about all the diverse styles The Ascetic Junkies blend together to create their signature sweet-and-saucy indie-folk rock, but you need to see this band for yourself. The Portland act goes from a sweet bluegrass-tinged number seasoned with the vocals of husband-and-wife tag…
Changing Ain't Easy: The evolution of the grassroots Jazz at Joe's series
Changing from one performance venue to another can be a tricky thing, even for the most experienced music impresarios. While they may make a site switch in order to offer their audiences a more quality experience, not all their patrons are sure a change of scene is always a good thing. Such is the case…
Simpler Times: Sargent's Café serves up classic American diner fare for more than six decades
“How ya'll doin' today,” hollered our waitress as she approached the corner booth that a couple of friends and I recently occupied at Sargent's Café. She was sassy and frank with bright blue eye shadow and a purple plaid shirt tucked into Wrangler jeans. It smelled just like the truck stop restaurant where I used…
Little Bites: Industry Roundup: Some changes at your local bars
Players Gets an Overhaul Players Bar and Grill has new owners and they've spruced up the place while maintaining the general dive-bar appeal. Josh Maquet, owner of the Astro Lounge, is one of the new owners, so we have good reason to expect some righteous upgrades. Production manager Jim Bull says his goal is to…
Capturing Dreams and Saving Cinema: Martin Scorsese's Hugo makes a powerful case for film preservation through fantasy
I have to cut Martin Scorsese some slack for his foray into family entertainment. I saw him on The Daily Show the other night and he confessed a couple of reasons as to why he made Hugo. One was because his wife hounded him to make “something that everyone can see” and then his 12-year-old…
It's Time to Light the Lights: Jason Segel helps breathe new life into The Muppets
The Muppets have a long, deep history, and most people on this Earth today can say that these familiar felt creatures played a part in their upbringing. Even those, like myself, who were too young to have regularly indulged in The Muppet Show when it aired on television, are nevertheless familiar with The Muppet Christmas…
It's Me, Mario!: The elder statesman of video games gets the 3-D treatment
The two-dimensional world of classic Mario is the perfect place for 3-D. The ground stretches out flat and even. Hills climb upward like staircases. Cliffs and ledges are square, tidy drops that descend forever into nowhere. Overhead, the flat blue sky is interrupted by clouds so solid that Mario can run across them like fluffy…
Another Column About Hillbillies
“Oh, Wm.™ Steven Hump-Me!” I hear you cry. “Not another column about hillbillies!” OH, YES INDEEDY! But don't blame me for my obsession with drooling, toothless hill folk. It's a scientific fact there are more TV shows about hillbillies than any other topic. TV looooves the hillbilly – and why not? Other than housewives and…
High-Pressure Blues: No new snow is a chance to scout new terrain and identify future risks
It's not snowing and, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) weather forecasts, it's not going to snow with substance anytime soon. I know it's just barely December, but I'm about one weak storm system away from stripping down and throwing a half-gallon of gasoline and a match on the pile of old…
Clean Lines: Alpine great Andrew McLean drops into Bend
Andrew McLean is not your run-of-the-mill shredder. McLean is a fit, 49-year-old ski mountaineer who values the up almost as much as the down. In 2006, Powder Magazine named McLean to its “48 Greatest Skiers of Our Time” list. The former Washington resident now calls Utah home but McLean spends a hearty chunk of his…
Slings of Crap
Unique by experience or pursuit, the drive we gain from what we do and why we do it will continue to challenge us, mold us, and define who we are. There’s a line that gets swaggered by many as they choose to only dabble in what they love. Then there are those who willingly let…
It’s Back: The NBA lockout is over and that’s good…and bad
I'll admit it. I've been borderline apocalyptical in my predictions about the 2011-2012 NBA season in that I have told many, many people that there probably won't be an NBA season this winter. I also wildly declared that professional basketball as we know it would cease to exist as a result of the lockout. OK,…
WTF
It's been said that there ought to be an IQ test for prospective parents given the importance of the task at hand. We'd like to respectfully request one for another job – elected officials, particularly school board members.
Be Thankful For Your Weekly Serving of Fresh Straight Poop
Monday, Nov. 21 Not exactly super: Bipartisan congressional “supercommittee” can't agree on deficit-reduction plan as Republicans insist on no tax increases … No deal: Egyptian cabinet resigns after violent protests that kill 26, but demonstrations in Cairo's Tahrir Square continue … Tightening the screws: US, Britain and Canada hit Iran with new sanctions in hope…
No Crypto, No Prob: Bend may get water system break
Yesterday’s announcement that state of Oregon intends to allow Portland to sidestep federal drinking water guidelines could amount to big savings for Bend’s water system. “We perceive it as good news,” City Manager Eric King said Wednesday morning.
In reply to:Take a Number: As school board waffles (News, 11-16):, critics say magnet school admission policy is biased
I am concerned about this issue. Is there any consideration for intelligence when considering children for special programs or schools? What about kids with special needs? As the mother of a child who will not “fit the mold” of the regular system I would like to know what the school system options are.
In reply to: Riding to the Rescue of the Klamath (The Glass Slipper, 11-16)
The dams will come down because if they were relicensed under current law they would lose $20 million a year. With Warren Buffett behind it, PacifiCorp has negotiated a sweetheart deal to offload the non-performing assets.
In reply to: Kitzhaber to Death Penalty: ‘Not on My Watch’ (Bent, 11-22)
This governor has to answer to God for his selfish and gutless stand on capital crimes. The Bible tells us God’s Law very clearly with God’s Word saying, “Thou shalt not murder”, not “Thou shalt not kill”.
In reply to: Burning For You: Forget nuclear power, torching trees might just be the answer to our energy needs (News, 11-29)
“Ironically, a new state law that requires public buildings to dedicate 1.5 percent of the total construction cost to incorporating solar energy could be a major obstacle, says Chang.
In reply to: Tear Down the Magnet School Class Barrier (The Boot, 11-22)
I live in proximity to all three magnet schools and my kids could, essentially, have their pick due to the proximity of our home. But.
In reply to: Tebow: When is this toolshed going to start losing? (Bent, 11-27)
You just don’t like the guy?? Because he has faith? Because he gives credit to something you don’t believe in? No, wait, I’ve got it! Because he’s a great football player? I’m confused by your article.
