Thrills and Chills: Waiting on Summer Weather in Mayvember
Perhaps the Central Oregon climate is one ingredient that makes its athletes tougher, both mentally and physically, in the same way that adversity builds character. Training through our winters isn’t too difficult, especially if you like winter sports that provide good cross training for your primary one.
Death Cab for Cutie, Jenny and Johnny Video Plus Decemberists Preview
Last night the summer concert season kicked off at the Les Schwab Amphitheater with music from Death Cab for Cutie, Bright Eyes and Jenny and Johnny. Needless to say, the show was awesome.
The Weekend in Music: Death Cab, Bright Eyes, Decemberists and More
What is that glowing thing in the sky? Is that the sun? For the moment, yes. The miserable weather we were originally looking at for Memorial Day Weekend has cleared up.
MTV Unleashes “Teen Wolf” Series
As some of you may know, I am an unapologetic fan of the 1985 film Teen Wolf, starring Michael J. Fox as a.
The Traveling Camera: Niagra Falls
Niagara Falls is one of those places where you can forget its beauty because the falls are surrounded by cheesy attractions in Canada and by rather squalid urban areas on the American side. But the falls are still impressive.
Match Deschutes Brewery’s Labels With the Landmarks
I just came across this short film from Deschutes Brewery in which a couple travels through Central Oregon visiting the landmarks seen on the labels of Deschutes’ beers. It’s a pretty interesting tour through our region and a bit of background behind the iconic labels on the brewery’s beer.
Pedal Till You Drop: Three local cycling competitions offer plenty of pedal power this weekend
If you're a Bend bike racer of any ilk, by the time Memorial Day dawns, you'll have earned at least one grilled bratwurst and a beer. With three bicycle races over the holiday weekend in Central Oregon, local competitive cyclists will have a choice of which hurt locker to enter without having to travel far…
The Power of Nowitzki: What do you expect from a guy named Dirk?
Anybody seen that new Thor movie? Yeah, neither have I. But from the previews, I've gleaned one thing and that's the fact that Thor looks and probably acts almost exactly like Dirk Nowitzki. And judging from the way the lanky German is dominating the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, maybe he is some sort…
Not to worry! They're only tent caterpillars
“Is this Jim Anderson who writes for the Source?” the caller will ask. “Yes, it is,” I'll reply, “what can I do for you?” “I want to know what those ugly (sometimes, “repulsive” will be used), twitching, hairy things are all over my bushes!” And that's the subject of the phone calls I'll be getting…
Creativity United: Arts Central brings the region's art groups together with the Cultural Advocacy Partnership
Sure, this region might be better known for its mountains and recreational opportunities, but there has for some time also been a strong contingent of art and culture to be found in Central Oregon. Now, the scores of artistic and cultural groups in the area will have a louder voice and a bevy of other…
Charles Finn On: Getting Older
Often when my wife and I are out, we'll see an elderly couple crossing the street or sitting next to us in a restaurant. We'll stop what we're doing and watch. With whispered acknowledgment or a silent nod, we'll point out the quiet forms of tenderness we see, a hand held out to steady a…
They Don't Know Jack: On Stranger Tides finds an idiosyncratic franchise burying its lead
In the abstract, I'm kind of giddy that the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has reached its fourth installment, On Stranger Tides. Critics aren't supposed to think such things, let alone say them out loud, because Hollywood franchising is killing our souls and destroying real cinematic creativity and making baby Jesus cry, etc. But take…
Leave it to Beaver: The Beaver gives “talk to the hand” new meaning
About a third of the way into The Beaver, I realized that the only humor I was going to find in this flick was to count all of the missed opportunities for beaver jokes. But no, Beaver is not pornographically humorous or all that weird. The only strange part is how serious this movie takes…
… With Mind Bullets! Brink is a break from the rest of the shooters
I spent the last few years with my finger clamped firmly on the trigger. In shooter after shooter, I just kept spraying bullets. But now my trigger finger is finally getting a break. It's not that I don't have to shoot – as a “soldier,” that's my main job. But in Brink everyone keeps moving.…
It's a Brand New Me!
Okay, I think we can all admit that this past season of TV shows ate the b-hole out of a donkey. It LITERALLY was so bad, it LITERALLY asked a donkey if it could feast on its b-hole – because asking a donkey first is the polite thing to do. Don't ask me how I…
Small Space, Big Flavor: The Marz Cart brings some familiar tastes in a smaller package
It's official – Marz is back by popular demand. The reincarnation of the former downtown bistro as Marz Cart in the Skjersaas parking lot on Century Drive, marked by a well-attended grand opening celebration last Thursday, says a lot about the loyalty of Marz fans and the logic behind Bend's recent food cart boom. “There…
Little Bites: Local Farms, Meats and Movies
Meat Comes to Galveston We've spent plenty of our precious ink writing about the increasingly cool developments on Galveston Avenue on the westside of Bend. Things started with the opening of Brother Jon's back in 2009, then there was 10 Barrel and more recently the new location for Spork's food cart. So yeah, it's been…
Epic Trail Ale
If you've ever wondered what longtime Source contributor Bob Woodward looks like as a blue-armed deity, you're in luck. The new Epic Trail Ale label designed by former Source ad guru Aaron Fry, is emblazoned with Woody's smiling visage.
Red Fang – Murder the Mountains
It's a chicken/egg thing with Red Fang. They're a band that, on its Relapse debut, sounds exactly like they do on stage. Exactly. So it makes you wonder, are their live shows exactly like their records, or did they just perfectly capture the energy, fuzz and grit of their live show in the studio? Whatever…
Out of Town 5/25 – 6/2: Sasquatch! Music Festival, Fitz and The Tantrums, Iron & Wine, The Head and The Heart and Flogging Molly
george, wa friday 27 – monday 30 Sasquatch! Music Festival If you're a regular reader of our Bent blog on tsweekly.com, odds are you are well versed in what bands are playing, how to get tickets (it's sold out) and everything Sasquatch. Our very own Mike Bookey heads up to the gigantic Memorial Day weekend…
Our Picks for 5/25 – 6/2: Dela Project, Death Cab for Cutie, The Decemberists, The Dead Ringers, Cat’s Paw, Pond Skim Championships and more
Dela Project friday 27 The more we see this local Americana-meets-gypsy-rock duo around town, the more we're impressed by their incredible songwriting and stage presence. See them in this intimate environment if you're not heading down to the amphitheater. 7pm-11pm. Parrilla Grill, 635 NW 14th St.
A Piece of Me: Everybody wants a bite of Bend’s little blue “donut”
From potholed and undermaintained streets to the persistently high number of home foreclosures, Bend’s growing pains have extended well beyond the boom. For local Democrats, there’s one more pill swallow—the loss of Bend’s carefully crafted House district seat in the Oregon Legislature. Thanks to Bend’s meteoric population growth over the past decade, House District 54,…
Tearing Down the Affordable Housing Fee
Five years ago, in the midst of one of the craziest real estate booms in the country, Bend slapped a fee on new construction projects to raise money to help create more affordable housing. The fee, the only one of its kind in Oregon, has been successful in achieving that objective. So far it has…
If You're Reading This Poop You Didn't Get Raptured
Monday, May 16 The Impregnator and the Rapinator: Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals he fathered a love child 10 years ago; estranged wife Maria Shriver pleads for “compassion” for herself and children … Ex-International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, accused of raping hotel chambermaid, is picked out of police lineup by alleged victim, undergoes…
Prineville to the Lions
While folks in Bend have been praying for spring, a group of residents in Prineville has been focused intently on another season as of late and it isn't summer. They've been thinking about Christmas, and thinking hard. Some of them have been hitting the streets, gathering signatures in an effort to save Christmas – not…
Dog Gone It!
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Overcoming “Illegal”
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New Ken Kesey Documentary: Watch the trailer
There have been plenty of stories written, filmed and told about legendary Oregon author and cultural icon Ken Kesey, but this new documentary looks like it might be one of the best accounts of his Merry Prankster days. Magic Trip: Ken Kesey’s Search for a Kool Place is directed by Alex Gibney (the Oscar wining…
