Spring Already?
Many Bendites don’t like to think about spring when the days are still short and there’s at least half a chance at some face shots on Bachelor remaining, but the beer industry never rests. It knows that, by the time we’re all taking off our outer layers, we’ll want something lighter in our glasses to…
Shrek Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Everyone loves a fat, green, Scottish ogre that hates the world and everyone in it. This is just a giant recipe for success and “Shrek: The Musical” makes sense. Thoroughly Modern Productions (TMP) has made a bit of a cottage industry performing fairy tales over the last few years with productions of “Beauty and the…
Editorial 1/27-2/3
Oregonians take pride in the state’s natural beauty, but few of us realize more than one-third of our electricity comes from out-of-state coal plants. According to the Oregon Department of Energy, 37 percent of electricity in Oregon comes from coal. As it stands today, Oregon is an importer of coal power and an exporter of…
Opioid Epidemic
In the legislative session beginning Feb.1, Rep. Knute Buehler [R – Bend] will introduce a bill that would allow the opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan to be obtained without a prescription. The antidote, also called Naloxone, used to be solely injectable, but a nasal spray was introduced in 2015. “The United States is in the…
Letters 1/27-2/3
IN REPLY TO ANARCHY IN EASTERN OREGON (1/14) Enjoyed the article on the Malheur occupation. But in reading the section about the history of Malheur Refuge, I notice one glaring omission: For all the wonderful things that we can say about the Malheur Refuge, how it came into being was not all so wonderful. Much…
Barely Getting By
Fourteen states raised minimum wage on New Year's Day this year, and three more will do so later in the year, but Oregon’s minimum wage will not budge in 2016. Oregon lawmakers failed to agree on a minimum wage increase in 2015, with rural and urban politicians disagreeing to a one-size-fits-all number for the state.…
Side Notes 1/27-2/3
Gov. Kate Brown hired an interim Legislative Director to permanently serve on her staff. Ivo Trummer previously served as the Policy and Government Affairs Director for Business Oregon. In a statement Gov. Brown said, “Ivo brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the office. I am fortunate to have him on my executive team…
Winter Fishing
Fishing isn’t confined to fair weather months in the Bend area. It takes a little more grit, but the rewards of winter solitude and communing with nature often result in some great fishing. For those who want to chase Bull Trout or Rainbow, winter presents some of the best fly-fishing options available in Central Oregon…
Go Here 1/27-2/3
Central Oregon offers so much in terms of year-round recreation that we often get into a rut in where we go to enjoy outdoor adventures. We’re fortunate to have access to a wide variety of seasonal outdoor sports and activities right in our own backyard. For those who want to shake up their routines and…
Our Picks 1/27-2/3
thursday 28 Kung Fu & Elektrapod EAST COAST FUNK—Coming all the way from NYC, Kung Fu is bringing its mesmerizing funk to Bend. Bend locals Elektrapod will bring their disco, funk, soul sound to the Volcanic Theatre, too. These hot funk acts are sure to warm up your winter evening. 9 p.m. Volcanic Theatre Pub,…
Teenage Dystopian Apocalypse Blues
It shouldn’t be so hard to do dystopia right, but the young adult genre seems to struggle with it. For every excellent YA post-apocalyptic series (e.g. “The Chaos Walking Trilogy” or “The Red Rising Trilogy”), there are a dozen bad ones ( “Divergent” comes to mind). With the success of “The Hunger Games” films, all…
Get Lost in the Swamp
“The Psychedelic Swamp” isn’t just a concept album. It’s an alternate history, a pointed satire about America, a multi-media excursion into another realm of reality and a search for happiness set against a backdrop of indecision, insecurity and innovation. Most importantly, “The Psychedelic Swamp” is a damned fine rock record and the finest album yet…
A Brave New World
Attending a show of the markedly talented and passion-infused band Bravey Don is a tremendous experience. Since its inception in February of 2015, B.D. has quickly become a favorite group for many locals. In fact, Bravey is one of the Bend-based bands whose music and potential there is reason to have considerable excitement about. The…
Happy Hour Guide—Winter 2016
Happy Hour is a time to leave the cares of the day behind and that’s easy with the Source Weekly’s Happy Hour Guide, because we’ve put the leg work in for you. We’ve traversed the land from Bend to Sunriver to Redmond and Sisters uncovering the Happy Hours of an aficionado’s dream. As the sun…
The Source Featured Album
The Outer Vibe takes the laid-back lyricism of Jimmy Buffet and smashes it into the falsetto of Muse and the straightforward pop of Vampire Weekend. This wide-ranging style should not work this well, but it certainly does. The band hails from Grand Rapids, Michigan, with inspirations that are deep and varied. The members wear their…
Smoke Signals 1/27-2/3
Last week, Westword, a Denver weekly, published a list of “Top Ten Things to Expect When Your State Legalizes Marijuana.” The list is filled with simple, straightforward observations.In the spirit of that list, here is a list of “Top 10 Things NOT to Expect When Your State Legalizes Cannabis.” 10. People will not start calling…
Source Suggests 1/27-2/3
JB Boxter JB Boxter brings his unique Americana soul to one of Bend’s newest brew locations, Craft Kitchen and Brewery. Never content to stick to a single genre, expect Boxter to hop around all over the spectrum for a singular and personal live music experience. Enjoy the craft brew and the hand crafted sound. 6…
Custom Kitchen Built To Roll
The bold and delectable smells of Barrio, the popular Latin-inspired restaurant in downtown, are now making their way around Bend. That would be the work of Barrio’s new food truck, which chef/owner Stephen Draheim launched just last year. Though it may seem like Barrio is jumping on the ever-growing bandwagon, the food truck is actually…
Take Me Home 1/27-2/3
The affordable housing crunch and ways of alleviating it have been on my mind these past few weeks. In Bend, some have suggested that we need to expand the urban growth boundary, providing more land for development and then build more affordable housing. There are both advantages and disadvantages to consider in taking this approach,…
