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Rider’s Luck
Central Oregonians are familiar with this reoccurring scene: accumulated snowfall, slippery ice, wet slush and water wreaking havoc on our streets. Many gripe, shovel and then get on with their day, navigating to their office or classroom via car or on foot. But what if that wasn’t an option, and you were trapped? For weeks?…
The Evolutionary Psychology Of Looking Sexy, with Amy Alkon & Dr. Verdolin
HumanLab: The Science Between Us — a weekly science-based podcast. Join us tonight for a fun look at the science of attraction, and learn how to look hot to the people you want — without becoming the indentured servant of some plastic surgeon until you’re 90. About the show: This is a very special every-other-Sunday-night show with…
Source Spotlight: Mt. Bachelor President John McLeod
Business is great at Mt. Bachelor and with the new Cloudchaser lift, Mt. Bachelor has a bright future – if it continues to snow. The Source Weekly’s Brian Jennings caught up with Mt. Bachelor President John McLeod who talks about how he wound up in Central Oregon from a pristine beach in Australia.
“Nuclear Doomsday Clock Reset—Ticks Closest to Midnight in 64 Years
Think you’re the only one feeling on edge lately? Think again. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, reset the Nuclear Doomsday clock to 2 and a half minutes to midnight— the closest its been in 64 years. Not since the start of the Nuclear Arms Race between America and Russia, 64 years ago in 1953 has…
Relive the Women’s Marches at the High Desert Museum
Following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, men and women alike gathered together for marches all across the country. The Women’s Marches drew record-breaking numbers in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Portland and many other cities, but Bend’s demonstration also saw large crowds. The Source has already covered the Solidarity March, but local organizations…
Bend’s Bangers & Brews is 24 on Yelp’s list of Places to Eat 2017
Next time you’ve got a hankering for sausage— wild boar, elk or even reindeer, Bangers & Brews have got you covered. Sniffing out a tasty treat, even the folks over at Yelp have recognized that this delicious establishment is one to watch out for, and dine at for 2017. Recently, Yelp named it #24 in…
Low-Carb, High-Fat: Nina Teicholz on Why you Should Eat Butter, Meat, & Cheese
Welcome to Amy Alkon’s HumanLab: The Science Between Us, a weekly show with the luminaries of behavioral science. *This show won Third Place for best documentary radio in the June 26, 2015, Southern California Journalism awards, beating finalists from NPR powerhouse KCRW. Saturated fat is your friend. Really. It turns out everything we’ve been told about eating fat is…
He’s Lovin’ It
I don’t know what it is about “The Founder” that feels so familiar. Something about a smug and greedy capitalist screwing over a couple of ethical and moral small businessman just sounds like something I’ve heard about recently. I’ll think of it, I’m sure. “The Founder” tells the story of Ray Kroc, a man who…
Gone Fishin’ at Roszak’s
16 years. That’s how long I’ve lived in Bend and I’ve never stepped foot inside of Roszak’s Fish House. The self proclaimed king of seafood has been open for 37 years and is best known, oddly enough, for its prime rib special. Curious as to how a restaurant could survive for so long in the…
Get Woke: Broadway That Bites Back
If you had told me at one point that a rock musical focused on teenage sexuality and angst would be one of my favorite Broadway musicals of the last 25 years, I would have called you a crazy person. Yet, somehow, “Spring Awakening” is a beautiful blast of empathy that makes the heart swell, the…
Source Spotlight: James Parsons goes to the extreme
James Parsons of Bend thinks Oregon is extreme; so much so that he named his photography company “Extreme Oregon.” Parsons is one of many professional photographers making a name for themselves in Central Oregon, where he can conveniently travel the state in search of those special digital moments he shares in his photos. His goal…
Attack of La Niña
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Gung Ho for Shows 1/25-2/1
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. February 6 Ace Frehley of Kiss CLASSIC ROCK— A founding member of the iconic and revered hard rock band Kiss, Ace Frehley, plays a solo show, stripped from the face paint. A classic rock legend in the music scene since the early ’70s, Frehley has probably…
Letters 1/25-2/1
Response to, “Bend Women’s March.” (1/21) “I am not a sore loser—I am an informed citizen.” One of the many important posters I saw in this amazing gathering. We stand for justice, and will continue to walk that walk together! Good job Bend! —Carolynn Black Klindt-Stoops, via bendsource.com In the 60’s women were burning bras… Not…
Little Bites
With only a few hundred restaurants and bars to choose from in Central Oregon, surely you must be devoid of tasty bites and food-related activities, right? Totes! Here are a few food-related things you should know about. Jump on the Pup Crawl The 6th Annual Pup Crawl is coming up, combining two of Oregonians’ favorite…
Micro” Zwickelmania Expands
Zwickelmania, the annual Oregon-wide celebration of its wondrous beer and brewery scene, is coming next month. Why the early notice? Because with the way the 2017 version of this celebration is set up, Bendites may want to consider organizing a weekend trip to Portland for it. An annual event since 2009, Zwickelmania is a one-day…
Calm Like a Bomb
An atheist, a Christian, a Buddhist and a Catholic walk into a theater to see “Silence.” As they are leaving, the Buddhist says, “Did you see Buddha in the film walking invisibly across the characters’ hearts?” The Christian says, “Did you see the power of love and how it gives us strength?” The Catholic says,…
Natural World: Helping our greater sage grouse survive
Who would ever have thought the once-huge populations of Oregon's greater sage grouse, would suddenly begin to vanish from an ancient domain, and be considered candidates for the endangered species list? What happened to cause this terrible decline? That, dear readers, is what a lot of people would like to know. There were a few…
Sidenotes: Signs of the Times
Thousands gather in Bend—and millions worldwide—for Women’s Marches It’s not unusual for upwards of 8,000 people to gather at the Les Schwab Amphitheater for a music show in the summertime—but when thousands gather in the downtown area in the middle of winter, it’s a different thing indeed. On Saturday, event organizers estimate that between 4,000…
Where Weed Falls Under Trump
“Donald Trump, Donald Tramp living in the men’s shelter/Wonder Bread bag shoes and singing Helter Skelter” FROM THE SONG “JOHNNY RYALL” BY THE BEASTIE BOYS Since Nov 5, the question I’ve been asked most often, and primarily in tones of anguish and fear: “What do you think Trump is going to do about cannabis?” Now…
The Darkness of Noon
<p>Editor’s note: With the ongoing rhetoric about so much fake news—and the stonewalling of major media outlets by the new administration—we at the Source felt it was crucial to bring our readers a first-hand account of happenings in the nation’s capital. Look for “Democracy in Crisis” in the Source the last week of each month.…
Picking with Friends
Shattering the traditional notion of bluegrass while still honoring its traditions, Cascade Crescendo embraces high energy and brings an outstanding show to the Volcanic on Jan. 29. “We love it when crowds are up dancing and having a good time,” says lead vocalist Hunter White. “We try and keep things upbeat.” Formed in 2013, the…
Cameras in Cop Cars Can Make Investigations More Bulletproof
It’s time for the Bend Police Department to bite the bullet and require officers use cameras in their contact with the public. While grainy amateur videos taken by eyewitnesses have surfaced, the December 23 downtown shooting death of 31-year old Michael Tyler Jacques presents a clear need for the use of cameras by Bend cops.…
Favor the Brave
You might not have heard of Fortune’s Folly, but you will. Coming out of Eugene, the band will give you the warm and fuzzy (guitar) feeling of those mid-90s female fronted alt-rock bands like The Breeders and No Doubt. There are also touches of Hole, The Cardigans and Garbage but without ever aping any other…
XC Championships in Bend
If you’re into a wintry round of golf, the River’s Edge Golf Course in the heart of Bend is one of the places to do it. And in 2016 and 2017, it’s also the place for world-class cross country runners to show their chops in what’s proved to be a fairly challenging run on the…
“The Bear and the Nightingale”
Editor’s Note: Before you stroll the streets on First Fridays in downtown Bend, check out this monthly review, featuring a reading recommendation courtesy of the Source and Dudley’s Bookshop Café. Then head down to the shop for a discount on the book! If I can convince you to pick up a copy of Katherine Arden’s…
Picks 1/25-2/1
Thursday 26 GATHERING— Green Drinks 2017 Expo An event filled with conscious folk, the Environmental Center is kicking off the 2017 round with a fun-filled, informative event with beer from Boneyard and provided snacks. Come mingle with likeminded folk while supporting green businesses. Remember to carpool and bring your own cup. // 5-7pm. Old Stone…
Bend Real Estate Statistics for 2016
The Beacon Report, which is based on real estate statistics from our local MLS, recently came out with December 2016 figures which allow some interesting comparisons to last year’s Bend single family residence sales of 1 acre or less. According to the report, closed sales in 2016 increased by about 4 percent over the prior…
ArtWatch: Cultural Tourism fund reaches $200K
We’re all aware that winter brings lots of visitors to Bend. But what about those pesky summer months? Can the “arts” help draw crowds once people hang up their skis and boards? Shannon Planchon hopes so, and she’s got a whopping $200,000 in grant money to prove it. Planchon is the project manager of the…
