Redmond: An Airbnb Tax Haven No More
S howcasing the growing demand for Redmond short-term vacation rentals, Airbnb announced Tuesday it has begun remitting and collecting transient room taxes as of November 1. Following a similar model to Bend, there will now be an additional 9 percent transient lodging tax on all bookings. A current search for listed homes in that area,…
Jazz drummer Ari Hoenig stops in Bend
Prepare for a night of smooth jazz from one of the most respected contemporary artists in the jazz world on Sat., Nov. 11. Ari Hoenig, jazz drummer virtuoso, was born into an accomplished musical family. His father is a conductor and classical music singer, his mother a violinist and pianist. He picked up piano and violin at…
A Trip to the Cider Farm
T he concept of a farmhouse or estate brewery isn’t new—places such as Logsdon in Hood River, Wolves and People in Newberg and Agrarian Ales in Eugene are local examples. In this region of the U.S., however, Finnriver—whose ciders and fruit wines have been available in Bend for several years—takes the cake in sheer atmosphere.…
The Barnes Butte Monarch butterfly-ers
L ast Thursday was a day I’ll long remember. I spent most of of it in Prineville, at Barnes Butte Elementary School with first graders in their classroom and then at the Prineville Wetlands. That may sound like an incongruous combination, but when you consider what the Barnes Butte first grade Badgers were up to,…
Ch-Ch-Chaaaaaanging the City Charter
T he quintessential elements of Bend’s governance—mayors, city council members and pay— are ruled by the City of Bend Charter, last reviewed more than 22 years ago when the City had around 30,000 residents. On Oct. 24, the citizen committee established to review the charter suggested the city divide into geographical sections—or wards. The 10-person…
Like Wards, City Council Pay is an Equity Issue
A lot has been said—and continues to be said—about the notion of establishing wards within the city of Bend, allowing voters to elect city councilors who would represent their geographic region in the city. (To hear more about our proposed 3 or 4 ward system, read this week’s piece on changing the charter.) We support…
Running and Rocking Out
Like other Bendites, mobbing around town on bicycles, I love listening to tunes. Living near College Way and Portland, I travel through a gauntlet of street crossings and roundabouts to reach the nearest noteworthy destination, Newport Market. The dilemma of whether to listen to music while bike commuting, since it can be dangerous, has plagued…
Source Suggests: These Biographies
Before you stroll the streets of First Friday, check out these great reading suggestions courtesy of Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe. Then stop into the shop for a discount on the books! Here are three biographies to put at the top of your shopping list this season: “Endurance” by Scott Kelly I nterest in space is back…
Picks of the Week: Nov 1-8
Thursday 11/02 National Novel Writing Month NaNoWriMo Do you have a book you’ve been meaning to write? Join the largest writing event in the world and commit to writing 50,000 words in the month of November! The downtown Bend Public Library is holding a weekly writing meet-up through the end of the month for support.…
Service to Community
F or this family, the practice of service to community runs strong. Three generations of volunteering and giving back came together in Bend this past weekend. The occasion was the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Jesse Fishkin, 17, a member of local Boy Scout Troop 25 and a senior at Summit High School. Jessie…
Gory Gory, Hallelujah!
Warning: Spoilers ahead. I knew “Jigsaw” was the eighth film in the “Saw” franchise, of which I had only seen the first two. I was also aware of how the series was obsessed with its own continuity by not wasting any of its characters and tying all the films together with a deeply convoluted, impenetrable…
Renting is not just for the young anymore
H istorically, rental housing has been depicted as starter housing for younger people, mainly in their 20s whose goal was to eventually own a home. Apartments were basically just temporary or transitional shelters and therefore had few amenities. The recent housing crash changed that as many, both young and old, turned to the rental market…
Suburban Gothic
T he worst part about watching movies for a living isn’t sitting through the bad ones; it’s sitting through the crushing disappointments. For example, that Bond movie where Denise Richards played a rocket scientist was probably going to be stupid no matter what happened. When it turned out to be terrible, you shrugged your shoulders…
Source Weekly Poetry Contest Winners
F or the Inaugural Source Weekly’s 2017 Poetry Contest, we challenged local poets to send us their works in one of two categories: focused on the topic of growth, or in the “open” category. Scores of poets submitted more than 260 poems, which were judged in the first round by the MFA creative writing candidates…
Nectar of the Gods
I remember the first time someone gave me cannabis tincture. “Put this under your tongue” they said, dosing a couple droppers full of “Green Dragon” in my mouth. I had to resist spitting it out, as it reeked of Everclear and trim, and to quote Ralph Wiggum from “The Simpsons,” “It tastes like burning!” In…
Free Will Astrology: Week of Nov 6
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): In the early stages of Johnny Cash’s development as a musician, his mother hired a coach to give him singing lessons. But after a few meetings, the teacher counseled him to quit. Johnny’s style was so unique, the seasoned pro thought it better not to tamper with his natural sound. I…
Rebuilding St. Thomas
A bout three years ago, when Bend band Larry and His Flask decided to go on hiatus, co-founder Jamin Marshall gave up Beer Town, USA, for sunshine and ocean life. Marshall moved to St. Thomas, where his girlfriend Victoria Odinet had been living and working on boats. Marshall and Odinet have been living in St.…
Advice Goddess: Pic Me!
Pic Me! I’m a newly divorced woman trying some online dating sites. Because I read your column, I understand how men prioritize beauty. I’m an attractive woman, but I often photograph terribly, and I’m thinking of spending some money and having a professional photographer shoot some pix in a studio. Would this be a good…
Robinson in the House
I discovered the music of Emily Scott Robinson while listening to the “Vintage Vibes” playlist on Spotify. The tagline of the playlist, “Old makes New,” doesn’t necessarily tell you what to expect. Robinson and others on the playlist display a variety of styles, but lean toward folk and old-school country. Robinson brands her style of…
Susan Porteous: Small and mighty works
O n a recent, quiet Monday afternoon, Susan Porteous, a local sculptor, letterpress printer and bookmaker, was busy working at the large shared table at The Workhouse on Scott Street, where her studio is located. A woman strolling through and enjoying her latte from Sparrow Bakery stopped upon seeing Susan’s work and asked her if…
The Next Big Thing in Coffee?
O nce upon a time, Kent Sheridan couldn’t find a decent cup of instant on the market. At the time, besides the basic instant brands such as Folgers or Taster’s Choice, there was only Starbucks VIA. Sheridan is something of a coffee snob—someone who weighs his coffee, grinds it to the perfect coarseness, makes sure the…
Birth, the Play
“W hen a woman steps into a birthing environment and does not feel safe, we are letting her down. When a woman steps into a birthing environment and has to fight for her health care practitioners to honor her body’s wisdom, we are letting her down,” says Shanti O’Connor, a local producer bringing “Birth,” a…
Letters to the Editor: Neo-Nazis, Winter Snow Removal and #MeToo
In Response to, “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” (10/26) In my 82 years, I never thought this nation would tolerate a neo-Nazi-white-supremacist supporter (advocate) to be the leader of our nation. Yes I recognize those types of individuals are unfortunately still present but feel they are uneducated or haven’t paid attention. I was a young kid…
Little Bites: Cooking School Needs Help to Open Its Doors
M ichele Morris has worked for world champion chefs in Las Vegas and taught at the college level for over nine years. She’s helped many students follow their dreams to become successful professional chefs. Now it’s her mission to get kids and adults excited about cooking with hands-on cooking classes. Morris’ space, Kindred Creative Kitchen,…
