Mt. Bachelor Opens Friday. Here’s What to Have on Your Radar this Season
With Mt. Bachelor set to open Friday, visitors will find the same chairlifts and runs they’ve enjoyed in past years—but they’ll also find that a few things have changed at Oregon’s biggest ski resort. Here are some things to have on your radar as you dust off your winter gear and hit the mountain. Dogs…
When It Snows Big, Here’s Where to Avoid Parking
The big snow storms some called “Snowmaggedon” two years ago brought to light a problem with parked cars. Some streets were just so narrow that with heavy snow, the streets became difficult to navigate for two-way traffic. Because of that, the City of Bend began looking at the streets that were causing the most headaches…
Will Old Man Winter Have Teeth or Dentures?
This winter is predicted to be an El Niño year, with temperatures slightly higher than normal in December and a dry January. According to the Oregon State Department of Forestry and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Cascades are on track for a lower than usual snowpack this winter. That could all have an…
Sideshow features dance, hoops, drag and more
Leia Napoli was literally born into dancing. Her mother was a belly dancer and often performed while still pregnant with Napoli, continuing to perform throughout Napoli’s childhood. It’s no surprise, then, that Napoli continues to bring dance and movement into the community through her movement-based variety show, Loophole Sideshow. Napoli trained in tribal belly dancing,…
There’s Still Hope
I talk to men about music every week. Don’t get me wrong; this job is awesome—but week after week, I ask myself, where are all the women? I know they’re out there. I’ve been seeking them out since I first heard “Just a Girl” by No Doubt in fifth grade. When I found out singer and…
Midwest Italian that Hits the G-Spot
I grabbed a ravioli—golden brown, cheese-filled and deep-fried to crispy perfection, using the corner to scoop it into the accompanying marinara sauce. As soon as the flavors touched my tongue, I was transported back to the humid Midwest during a weekend at the Taste of Chicago, eating until my jeans were too tight. Toasted ravioli originated…
Meg Chun
For Meg Chun, being near or on the water is a non-negotiable. As an Aquarius who grew up in Wisconsin, near the Great Lakes, her fascination with water was amplified when she began her teaching career in Hawaii and began participating in outrigger canoeing. The sport introduced her to her husband, Dave, and together they…
Dortmunder Export
Introducing Craft: New brews, industry news and takes on other drinks of note. Starting in the late ’80s and through the early 2000s, “micro” and “microbrew” were the terms du jour in the beer industry. Deschutes Brewery and Widmer Brothers were the upstarts in an industry long dominated by macro-breweries. In a little more than…
Shop Local
Bend may be known for beer and deer, but the community’s heart and soul are its people and their stories… often hidden in plain sight. In honor of Shop Local Saturday and our Shop Local issue, here are some of the stories of local business owners. Kevin Gorman: Web Cyclery Matt Garriott: Vagabond Silver Lonnie…
Kevin Gorman: Web Cyclery
With cycling almost a religious experience for enthusiasts, the Old Stone Church with its stained-glass windows and high ceilings… WebCyclery’s “holy” new venue… inspires gear freaks and novices alike. Hallelujahs nearly resounded from the crowd at the shop’s Aug.8 grand opening fiesta… a great way to increase church attendance, quipped one guest. A new Salsa…
Mat Garriott: Vagabond Silver
Timeless elegance, like a Tiffany creation handed down from one generation to the next, guides jeweler Mat Garriott’s work. Inspired by old-fashioned techniques, the native Bendite uses vintage hand tools rather than machines to craft his unique pieces, whether custom or commercial. Recovering from the life-changing experience of testicular cancer and exhaustion from chemo about…
A Spicy Black Friday Deal
For spices or gifts for the foodie in your life, Black Friday is the day to shop or stock up. Shop at Savory Spice Shop in The Old Mill, or online, and spend $100 and you’ll receive $100 back in the form of 10 $10 coupons; redeemable in 2019. Those coupons would make great stocking…
Lonnie Patrick: The Cobbler’s Den
For repairs of your Scarpa hikers, Lucchese cowboy boots, Jimmy Choo heels… Birks or Clarks, Saddleback leather suitcases, your fave old motorcycle jacket, or any other leather good needing TLC, cobbler/artisan Lonnie Patrick can help. Patrick’s inspiration and on-the-job training began when he was 12, under the watchful eye of his dad, a custom boot…
Pure Joy Kitchen Partially Closes
If you loved eating at Pure Joy Kitchen’s plant-based cafe, grab a tissue. On Nov. 13 the company posted on Facebook, “I’m sorry to report to you that we are now closed for business at Pure Joy Kitchen. We loved serving you there with high vibe super high integrity organic food at reasonable prices. Elaina…
Maya Padilla: Taco Maya
She’s the daughter of Guatemala’s one-time ambassador to the U.S., a former freelance correspondent for National Public Radio and CNN covering Guatemala in the ’90s, and a radio personality in Mexico. Today Maya Padilla and her teenage son/sous chef Dante prepare mouth-watering dishes at Taco Maya, launched last summer in Sunriver’s food court. Though she’ll…
A Different Perspective
When I met with the (very tall) David von Schlegell for an interview at Spoken Moto (my favorite part about writing about local bands) he handed me a burned copy of the new Cosmonautical album, enclosed in an old Garth Brooks CD case. After parting ways, I immediately listened to the whole thing in my…
Nearly Half of Homeowners Hit with Surprise Repairs
A recent survey of U.S. homeowners found that nearly half experienced unexpected home repair costs that created considerable anxiety. Protecting yourself against unexpected major repair costs is particularly important for first-time homebuyers who typically have very limited budgets, particularly during their first winter. There are some ways for new homebuyers to protect themselves. The first is…
Shopping Local?
Earlier this month, Bond Street Market packed up its wares and moved out of its location at 844 NW Bond St. after seven years selling drinks, newspapers and over-the-counter medicine to downtown visitors and workers. The closure of the shop leaves downtown users having to travel to places such as the 7-Eleven on Galveston or…
Gratitude Should be an Everyday Thing
“With Native Americans you do not separate the spiritual from the rest of your life. You’re very involved with who you are, where you came from, and where you are going. We have special holidays or festivals, but every day is a day of thanksgiving.” —Gladys Widdiss, elder of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head…
Free Will Astrology—Week of November 22
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “You have two ways to live your life,” writes spiritual teacher Joseph Vitale, “from memory or inspiration.” In other words, you can take your cues about how to live your life from what happened in the past, or else you can make your decisions based on what you’re excited to do…
The View From Paradise
I am no stranger to wide ranging and complete disasters. In the late ’90s I went through a category 5 hurricane that, in a 24-hour span, turned an island I lived on upside down. The devastation was total, but it was also familiar. We grow up with storms and bad weather. Hurricanes are an unruly…
Letters to the Editor
Firearms Firearms are like a car. They will never hurt anyone until a human takes control of it. In every case someone knew the shooter had a problem but did not say anything because of the PC attitude of don’t get involved. More people are killed by stoners and drunks operating motor vehicles every day…
Pro File: Super Frenchie
He’s tall, attractive and French. He spends his days skiing down tall mountains and hucking himself off cliffs. Matthias Giraud, aka Super Frenchie, is one of the crazy and dedicated few—and even fewer who are local—who make a living as professional Ski/BASE jumpers. B.A.S.E is an acronym for the four categories of jumping off fixed…
Flower Sprinkles at Found
For fans of pretty plating, here’s an ideal garnish: botanical sprinkles. They can be used to transform sweet or savory dishes into something special. The organic, edible flower petal and bud sprinkles are a blend of heather, cornflower and marigold. Sprinkle on top of cupcakes, salads, soups or on a cheese plate. A line of…
The Quick and the Dead
“Widows” is a film about reflections—not just about how we’re seen by those around us, but how women are viewed by men, how women view themselves and the way we look at our husbands and wives, desperate to know that what we’re seeing is the truth. British director Steve McQueen finds dozens of ways to…
Knapweed, the Persistent Pest
The photo seen here was taken just last week on private ground adjacent to Hwy. 20 east of Sisters. It’s spotted knapweed gone to seed—one of the three species of knapweed, pushing too many of our native plants aside, using precious water and nutrients doing so, and generally becoming a huge nuisance. They gotta’ go!…
May the Source Be with You
At this point, another holiday where we have to argue national politics or foreign policy with a family member sounds a bit nightmarish. Healthy debate is always a good thing, but if there’s anything we’ve learned over the last couple of years, it’s that there’s not much that’s healthy about this administration. With that said,…
Woe is Meow and Bong Water Under The Bridge?
Woe is Meow I lost over 100 pounds. I’m really proud of my myself and my new body, so I post pix on Instagram. Disturbingly, I’ve got a few haters—all women!—who come at me saying I’m narcissistic, slutty, a showoff, etc. I thought women are supposed to support one another. How should I respond? Should…
Skyrocketing Number of Cannabis Studies
For decades, cannabis research has been seriously lacking, due to fear-based, repressive prohibitionist beliefs. There’s a school of thought that believes this may be due in part to Big Pharmaceutical not wanting the public to have a more comprehensive understanding of a plant that you can grow yourself and might be able replace a medicine…
