Local Reed Thomas Lawrence Releases New Music Video
Local musician Reed Thomas Lawrence announced the release of the video for his new song "Music" today. The video, shot entirely in Bend, was filmed and produced by the crafty folks over at Rage Films.
Smith to Pass Up GOP’s Big Party?
For a politician, going to a party's national convention is like a football fan going to the Super Bowl. So why (as politickeror.com reports) is Gordon Smith probably not going to attend the Republican National Convention in September?
News Flash: Bend DOESN’T Make a List
What a difference the popping of a bubble makes. Two years ago, Bend made the Top 10 on Money magazine's list of the 100 Best Places to Live in America. This year we didn't make the Top 10.
Where’s Gandalf When You Really Need Him?
A bank has begun foreclosure proceedings against the developers of The Shire, the Tolkien-inspired project off Parrell Road that became a sort of emblem of the excesses of the Bend real estate boom.
Obama’s Burying McCain in Bend Fundraising
WTF is up with this?? FundRace 2008 reports that Democrat Barack Obama beat Republican John McCain by a ratio of almost 2 to 1 in contributions from Bend residents in the second quarter of this year.
Hardly A Neighborhood At All
I go through (Northwest Crossing) twice a day and also walk it at least twice a day since I work near the high school. To call it a "Cottage Neighborhood" goes way outside the imagination.
When the Circus Comes to Town: The wonderful world of Gil Bruvel
Multiple, by Gil bruvelGil Bruvel's work is otherworldly. His artwork references a mystical, circus-like environment, full of fantastic jugglers, women balancing on the backs of majestic horses, masked lovelies lounging while he paints their portraits. His paintings remind me of vignettes from an abstract ballet, with stages set in slightly twisted yet welcoming landscapes.
His…
Out with a Bang: The day the Mesozoic world ended
Reuben and Caleb Anderson meet T. rex at an exhibit at OMSI in the 90s.It is always best – if possible – to turn problems into opportunities, which is what I did recently when my poor old VW "Westy" blew her engine over in Ontario. With my wife, Sue, the tow truck driver and yours…
Code Red : Trail survival, the politics of surfing, and some hardware
What would happen if you broke your leg out there?A SWEET SPOT
Laurie Fox decided to go for a run on Kent's Trail with her dog Lyle one December afternoon three and a half years ago. Unexpectedly, a few miles out, she slipped on some black ice and fell hard, cracking her ankle. Laurie is…
Viva La Revolution!: Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution
Fly me to the moon. Anybody who played PC games in the early '90s could tell you that the original Civilization, which was released by MicroProse in 1991, was the most interesting strategy game. A single player game, Civilization let you build a small settlement into a mighty empire. You were allowed to explore, use…
Gonzo At Large: In search of an American icon
Hells angel. "Gonzo journalism" is the self-coined phrase that Hunter S. Thompson used to describe his writing because it seemed so far out of control it defied normal terminology. And it was a word he liked. Over time he became all things "Gonzo." Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson expands on…
The Art of Darkness: Comic book icons reconvene in chaos-ridden Gotham
one more time, kids. Who stole my damn wig?After a record breaking weekend at the box office the question is: Does the Dark Knight live up to the hype? The answer is yes and no.
In the latest and best installment of the long-running serial, writer/director Christopher Nolan plunges ever deeper into the realm of…
Quick Bites: Don’t Call It A Comeback
Redmond’s dining scene often gets overshadowed by that of its sister city to the south. But recent additions to the culinary scene in north county have diners reconsidering what Redmond has to offer. Here’s an A-B-C rundown of some of the places that are worth the drive for Bendites and worth the investment for Redmond…
Quick Bites: Don’t Call It A Comeback
Redmond's dining scene often gets overshadowed by that of its sister city to the south. But recent additions to the culinary scene in north county have diners reconsidering what Redmond has to offer. Here's an A-B-C rundown of some of the places that are worth the drive for Bendites and worth the investment for Redmond…
Read Your Food: A buffet of summer food reads
As Central Oregon basks in the balmy days of summer and locals spend more time in lawn chairs, sitting by pools and lounging on beaches, I can’t resist recommending some good food reads. Included are some readable cookbooks, a little fiction, a biography or two, and, of course, a dash of food politics. Omnivores Dilemma…
Read Your Food: A buffet of summer food reads
As Central Oregon basks in the balmy days of summer and locals spend more time in lawn chairs, sitting by pools and lounging on beaches, I can't resist recommending some good food reads. Included are some readable cookbooks, a little fiction, a biography or two, and, of course, a dash of food politics. Omnivores Dilemma…
Sip the Whiskey, Pray for Purification
Poor Man's Whiskey isn't exactly touted as a headliner of the 4 Peaks Music Festival, but the Bay-Area band has been on the ground floor of the festival since its inception. Look for them to play three sets this weekend while serving as an unofficial "host band" of the event.
An Orchestra for Everyone: Getting intimate with the 4 Peaks Music Festival
Ties it all together. It's been almost a year since organizers of the 4 Peaks Music Festival stood onstage at the end of New Monsoon's headlining set and took a bow. They'd taken a ranch in Tumalo and turned it into a certifiably well-done music and camping festival - the only such event of its…
The Plight of the Indie Rocker: Conor Oberst comes out from behind Bright Eyes with a new record
Emo Idol, POp god, or Freedom Rocker? You decide. but choose wisely.When it comes to indie rock credibility, a few names come to the forefront: Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), James Mercer (The Shins), Jenny Lewis (Rilo Kiley) and Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes). A marketing explosion later, it's all major label contracts, national tours…
Our Picks for the week of 7/24-7/30
Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band thursday 31
It's the Bright Eyes front man out on his own with a new band. Read more about it in the Sound section. All ages. $22 Advance, $25 at the door. Midtown Ballroom, 51 NW Greenwood Ave. 4 Peaks Pre-Fest Party thursday 24 Before you head out…
Road Rules
The scars on Kate Dunning's knees run about six inches from her kneecap to the top of her shin. She is neither shy nor self-conscious about the marks, which are indicative of 17 days in the hospital, three months in a wheelchair, six months of missed work, and four surgeries.
The scars are most precisely…
Merkley’s Artful Ad Dodge
tough, but casual. They call him wrangler. They look like campaign ads, they smell like campaign ads, and they sure as hell sound like campaign ads. But Jeff Merkley insists they're not campaign ads.
The TV spots started airing early this month. In the first of them, Merkley talks about how America has mistreated…
Without a Trace: Controversial Source columnist disappears
Editor's Note: For the past five weeks we have received Upfront via email from Mick McMenaminuses. This week we received none. Suspecting another belligerent weekend as the reason, we went searching for our itinerate columnist – only to discover that Mick McMenaminuses is missing… His reporter's notebook was the only thing found, bristling in the…
Letter of the Week
Letter of the Week
This week's letter of the week comes in a response to our recent story about the proliferation of concealed handgun permits and the sheriff's refusal to release the identity of permit holders. Thanks for the letter, R.
Whither the Straight Poop?
We missed the column that Scoop had in the paper. We come to Sunriver several times per year and have not seen his articles lately.
SDC Deferral Isn’t a Handout
I'm writing in response to the recent 'Boot' we received for the 'welfare for builders' proposal, as you describe it. You raise some legitimate concerns, which I will attempt to address below.
Get Down or Get Out
Kudos to those responsible for the great music line up in Central Oregon this year. For those of us who love to dance it's been hot, but confusing.
Parks Opens His Money Bag Again
Loren Parks, the eccentric octogenarian multimillionaire from Nevada, continues to be the main money man behind right-wing causes in Oregon, contributing more than half of the total raised to put initiatives on the state's November ballot.
