You’ll never guess who won Time’s Person of the Year..Again
Just kidding. It wasn’t a huge surprise at all as President Barack Obama took home the crown again. He first claimed the title in 2008 after winning his first election. After a bruising campaign against republican challenger Mitt Romney, he won the election this year and told people the “best is yet to come.” Time…
Monks Are Asking Top Dollar for World’s Best Beer
Want the best beer in the world? Six bottles will cost you $84.99. Last week OPB reported that, needing money for renovations to their abbey, REAL LIFE Belgian Monks (monks who still live in the Belgian countryside like it’s 1542) are offering their Trappist treasures to the public. The beer, Westvleteren XII, is considered by…
Best Music Videos of 2012
The best music videos of 2012.
Cold? Bored? Go See The Hobbit
It’s finally here. After the release of trailer in December 2011, and speculation from Tolkien-loving-nerds for the last 10 years, you can finally see The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey for yourself and form your own hateful conclusions about how much Peter Jackson is effing up your favorite book series in way too many frames per…
Red Chair is Back
Last Tuesday, during the usual production madness, we took a timeout and had one of these. Oh man. We got our paws on an early shipment of Deschutes’ Red Chair and, as we put the finishing touches on last week’s issue, we popped the caps off our Northwest Pale Ales. No surprises here. The beer…
Snoop Dogg Tonight: Or, how Bend got a contact high
S-N double O-P D-O double G! Happy early Christmas! The artist formally known as Snoop Dogg is in Bend, TONIGHT. How early is too early to start the party? A very Doggy xmas. On tour for his 11th studio album, The Dogg will be performing at Midtown at 8pm. Unfortunately, the show is sold out,…
Horned Hand Ticket Dismissed
Today the Horned Hand announced that a ruling has been made by Judge Brian Hemphill on the status of the $500 noise violation ticket they received in August. Citing lack of clarity in the city’s noise ordinance and lack of evidence, Judge Hemphill dismissed the ticket and fine. Rock on. Owner of the Horned Hand,…
Governor Kitzhaber to Approve Tsunami Debris Plan Tomorrow
Remember the tsunami which rocked Japan in 2011? The 9.0 earthquake, which created the devastating tsunami that claimed thousands of lives and destroyed countless buildings, was one of the most significant events of 2011. It also had ramifications for the Pacific Northwest. Debris from the catastrophe has made its way across thousands of miles of…
Snoop Dogg as Moses…Say What?!?
Snoop Dogg, who plays in town on Tuesday, has decidedly taken his spirituality to a whole different level. After news articles earlier this year reported that Snoop Dogg was changing his name to Snoop Lion because of an epiphany on a visit to Jamaica, it comes as no surprise that Snoop Dogg, I mean Snoop…
Blizzard Warning?
I just wanted to give a special thank you to Verizon Wireless for waking me and countless other Verizon subscribers at 3 a.m. this morning and again at 9:30 a.m. with a severe weather alert text message that sounded like a cruise ship horn or like a prison break was happening. Really?!? The message described…
Oregonian Vigils and a Look Forward
Yesterday, Bend residents remembered the victims of recent shootings in Clackamas and Newtown, Connecticut with a candlelight vigil in Drake Park. There’s also a vigil in Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square today at 4:30 pm. Responses to the gun violence have been varied. From that of Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee (R): “We ask why there is…
The Autonomics TONIGHT!
If your looking for something fun to do tonight, don’t miss The Autonomics at 8 p.m. at Old Stone Church. Formed in 2008 in Bend, the trio are currently based in Portland but always come back to our great town to rock our socks off. The bluesy punk-inspired band will have local favorites, A Happy…
Ducks Volleyball Team Playing for National Title
It’s always great to hear about success in sports within Oregon. Well, the University of Oregon volleyball team is attempting to add to the already spectacular year in women’s sports for the Ducks with a national title. The team, which is led by player of the year Alaina Bergsma who is also the reigning Miss…
Merry Christmas. Drop some acid.
Is Sufjan taking his Christmas music a little too far?
X-Mas & Music: As perfect together as pepper & mint
Some great Christmas shows are happening this weekend in Bend!
Friday Office Party!
Flashback to last year’s best with this week’s Friday Office Party!
Photos From the Maston Trail Work Party
Last weekend the Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) sponsored a work party at the Maston Trail area near Cline Butte. (You can read more about that here). The timing was key as Maston has become a go-to winter riding destination. Here’s a look at what happened out there: New signage. New trails! Restoration. There’s even…
Mistletoe Survey Prank
These guys take a survey to see if the mistletoe tradition is still alive. The results are classic. Check it out!
World’s Most Famous Wolf Killed by Hunter
In the wake of last weekend’s killing of one of the world’s most famous wolves, Montana has banned wolf hunting near Yellowstone National Park on the eve of the opening of trapping season. She is the eighth Yellowstone wolf killed this year. Read about Montana’s ban here. Wolf832F, also known as Wolf 06, for the…
20 Worst Charities in Oregon
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum released the names of the top 20 worst charities in Oregon today. Some of these charities collected millions of dollars and spent less than 10 percent on actual charitable causes. Instead, the charities on this list spent their money fundraising (read throwing parties) and paying administrators. Though not a single…
Yoga in Bend Gets a Makeover
Sad news/happy news for Bend’s yoga community. First, the sad: After four years of operationMandala Yoga Community will be closing its doors on Dec. 22, according to owner/instructor Kat Seltzer. BUT… The good news: Kat and most of the rest of the Mandala instructors aren’t going away. Mandala will be merging its business with Back…
Office Holiday Parties DOs and DON’TS
Tonight is the Source’s Holiday party. It might get a little crazy, so we asked the Huffington Post for some tips on how not to ruin our relationships with our colleagues. Answer: Don’t get blacked-out wasted.
Video: Glacier breaks apart on film (It’s wild)
As a kid growing up in Alaska I often saw chunks of glaciers sluff off into icy waters, sometimes creating massive waves that would rock our little boat for minutes. That was nothing compared to this—a Manhattan-sized portion of the Iluslissat Glacier in Greenland crumbling apart. The guy filming said picture the buildings of Manhattan…
Three of the Worst Christmas Albums Ever
Bob Dylan Christmas in The Heart First off, Bob Dylan is great, OK? He’s one of the best songwriters of all time. It’s just that when he chose to do a Christmas album, someone, anyone, should have said NO. The last thing people want when trying to get into the Christmas spirit is their Grandpa—who…
Off The Leash
Get your cornrows in, spritz on the Cool Water cologne, button up that oversized flannel shirt to the neck and make sure your driver’s seat is riding low—Snoop Dogg is coming to Bend. There is no shortage of classic O.G. clichés that could and should be employed as tribute to the Doggfather when he hits…
Musical Gifts
Online: Spotify Gift Cards Don’t give the gift of an overpriced digital album from that fruit-based online store—think bigger. Instead stuff someone’s stocking with the gift of on-demand, unlimited and mobile streaming of millions of albums. This year, everyone’s favorite streaming service, Spotify, is offering gift cards so the music lovers in your life can…
Homemade Gourmet
It's a tough task, finding an appropriate gift for everyone. Friends, family, relatives, coworkers, teachers, the mail carrier. Here are three things I try to remember: Less is more: Dark chocolate with a handwritten note is much more meaningful than a store-bought card stuck to a $40 waffle iron that will rarely get used. It…
Respect the Ink
WHY’D YOU GET THAT? The reason people get tattoos is unique to them and doesn’t require explanation to every passerby. So, go easy on the 20 questions. Remember that people with tats have probably been asked about them dozens of times before. Greg Mikkelson, got his first tattoo five years ago, has one on his…
Little Bites: Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Carts Club
Central Oregon winter has officially arrived. Bachelor is open, Jubelale is on the shelves, and I had to scrape a thick layer of ice off of my car windshield this morning. As we settle into hibernation mode, ready to gorge ourselves on fatty holiday meals, don’t forget about local food carts, some of which are…
Our Picks 12/13 to 12/ 19
Liquid Lounge all week! This place is blowing up! First it’s hip-hop duo Blackalicious with Medium Troy and Smasheltooth at 8 p.m., Friday (21+. $10). On Saturday, Portland-based R&B band Excellent Gentlemen plays at 8 p.m. (21+. No cover). And there’s more hip-hop at 9 p.m. on Tuesday with Northorn Lights, Graft and Civil Warriors…
I’ll Trade You Mine If You Trade Me Yours
As a business owner, would you trade your services to a mechanic for car care rather than cash? How about designing a logo in exchange for an accountant managing your books? Or booking a hotel room by painting a house? Last August, Thom Gates, a 33-year resident of Central Oregon, founded the Deschutes Trade Exchange…
Swooshed
Nike is planning to expand, and Gov. John Kitzhaber wants Oregon to benefit. He has called a special session of the Legislature on Friday. He’s hoping lawmakers will consider authorizing him to freeze the way the state assesses corporate taxes for the footwear giant if it creates the big job numbers its leaders says it…
One Day at a Time
MONDAY 3 The headline from TMZ says it all: “Kate Middleton: I’m Royally KNOCKED UP!” (And by “says it all,” we mean TMZ is the worst.) TMZ then terribly continued, “Kate Middleton just announced… she’s got a CRUMPET IN THE OVEN!!!” (Why does TMZ keep screaming at us?) Anyway, Kate Middleton—AKA the Duchess of Cambridge,…
Outdoor Enhancements
After a few sleepy weeks of “meh” weather and minimal events, outdoor recreation in Central Oregon has received a substantial jolt. Thanks to race organizers, and racers, and fans, Mother Nature and heaps of volunteers, the last week and a half has been a doozy. This weekend and next week should follow suit. More ‘Cross…
Legends Revised
Remember the nights when you waited in your bed for the Tooth Fairy to bring you money for your tiny tooth or on the couch by the Christmas tree for Santa Claus to give you awesome presents after stuffing his belly full of cookies and milk. Ah, to be a kid again. Those memories are…
The Worst Honey Boo Boo Ever?
For the 10,000th time in a row, Barbara Walters has revealed most of the winners on her “10 Most Fascinating People of the Year” list (watch her ABC special, Wed, Dec. 12 at 9:30 p.m.), and SURPRISE! Once again, I am not anywhere near it. In fact, I am so far away from her top…
Elf Bash Tonight: One of the last Century Center Events
In the words of their Facebook page, organizers of the Elf Bash have “nuked” the GoodLife Brewery’s warehouse with Christmas in preparation for the big show tonight. The Elf Bash is basically one giant Christmas party with live music from High Street in the brewery or a dance party in the event center space. But…
No Ruling at Today’s Horned Hand Noise Ordinance Case
The Horned Hand, and other music venues, will have to continue operating in the dark when it comes to abiding by city’s noise ordinance.Wesley Ladd, owner of The Horned Hand, was hoping for a ruling on the $500 noise violation citation that he received on Aug. 29, due in large part to the complaints of…
