New Territory for Hip-hop, Macklemore Speaks Out on Gay Marriage
Remember Macklemore? The Pacific Northwest rapper in a pink polo shirt who came through Bend earlier this month? Well, he’s blowing up, and he’s got a message. Beyond his lighthearted songs about his favorite thrift store outfit, Macklemore is politically conscious and completely relevant.
If There’s an Upside to Hurricane Sandy It’s…
…that eastern ski resorts can open early. We here at the Source like to think of ourselves as optimists. While our hearts are certainly with the victims of the Frankenstorm, which is battering the east coast and has already claimed at least 38 lives across eight states, flooded countless homes and business and left millions…
Must See Videos of Sandy’s Devastation
In this video a man videoing emergency workers on his street catches the facade of a building in Brooklyn sluffing off. [video:https://www.
Hate leafblowers? You’re not alone.
We got this letter from a reader and we thought we’d share. He wants to ban leaf-blowers in Bend.
Frankenstorm. Product of Climate Change? You Betcha!
As Hurricane Sandy bears down on the East Coast (see above graphic) and residents scramble to protect themselves from this historic storm, our staff scientists are asking the question, “is this storm in any way tied to an average rise in global temperatures across land and ocean surfaces?” In the words of infamous climate-change-denier Sarah…
Welcome to the Weekend.
There is a crap-ton of stuff to do tonight so grab a costume and get gone. At the Astro Lounge power-pop-reggae-rock band Strive Roots plays at 10pm.
No Ballot? No Problem! If Registered in Oregon, You Can Still Get A Ballot from the County Clerk
If, like me, you haven’t yet received your ballot by mail, don’t stress. YOU CAN STILL VOTE.
Arm Wrestling Competition This Saturday!
Oh man, how embarrassing: We told you the wrong day on our very own event! Battle of the Badlands Arm Wrestling Championship is actually on Saturday, Oct. 27, not that wrong date we told you on our picks page this week.
Winter Wellness: Hilarious How-to-Stay-Fit Video
While doing some highly academic research for our annual Winter Wellness issue (on stands Nov. 8) we came across the video below.
Portland’s Music Millennium Owner Terry Currier Talks Shop
If you picked up a copy of the Source this week, hopefully you had a chance to read our initial installment on Oregon Record Stores. We picked Music Millennium as our first stop in part because it is Oregon’s oldest, but also because owner Terry Currier is perhaps the biggest music lover around.
Our Election Endorsements: Now on newsstands and online!
Come Nov. 6, most of us are so supersaturated with the political carnival that it often seems like too great an effort to wade through the Oregon Voters Guide.
Mystery Monkey Silenced: Trump smells cover-up
Officials in Tampa Bay Florida have successfully captured the Mystery Monkey that had been roaming throughout the community for the past two years. With less than two weeks to go before the Presidential election, the timing of the capture has some people crying foul.
“We’ve got a right to know why all of the…
I Love Television
So here’s my great idea for a horror film: Two teenagers are at summer camp, sneaking off to have sex—OF COURSE. Just when they’re about to take a ride on the wild baloney pony, they hear a rustling in the dark.
Dishonored Lures in Players with Deep Story: Grand adventure awaits those willing to practice finger gymnastics
Dishonored, from Bethesda Softworks, is a dark tale set in a world that melds a renaissance world with the arcane in a seamless way to create a living environment. This is a single-player experience that allows players to determine the style in which they want to play.
Once a Psycho Always a Psycho: Our favorite insane resumes
At least five actors playing in Seven Psychopaths have played one before. At least one.
Psycho Killers… Qu’est Que C’est? You’ve never seen anything quite like Seven Psychopaths
Behold the PSYCHOS. Seven Psychopaths Starring Colin Farrell, Christopher Walken, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Olga Kurylenko, Tom Waits, Abbie Cornish Written and directed by Martin McDonagh Rated R This movie is much better than its previews; in fact Seven Psychopaths might be the best movie I’ve seen all year.
Local Artist Does it Differently: Natalie Fletcher redefines the concept of a canvas
Want this to happen to you? Visit Astro lounge on first friday. What am I looking at here? An arm, a leg, a butt? Are those boobs? Natalie Fletcher’s living compositions aren’t just art, they’re people.
Two of Bend’s Most Gruesome Unsolved Crimes: Beware crazies in the wilderness
Bad things happened at a cabin near little lava lake one cold winter. The brutal butchering of three trappers at a desolate cabin in the dead of winter, 1924 and a psychotic axe attack on two college students in 1977 make up two of many examples of brutal unsolved mysteries across Central Oregon.
Cowpooling: Team up to fill your deep freeze with local, all natural, grass-fed beef
Here’s the beef. How many cows are in that burger? The answer to this question changed the way I ate forever.
Balmorhea: Stranger
Label: Western Vinyl Sure a track list exists for Austin, Texas, avant-garde jazz group Balmorhea’s latest album, Stranger, but it probably doesn’t need one. From start to finish the album truly is a singular adventure where songs transition into one another with rest periods rather than true breaks in the music.
Music Millennium Still Spinning: Oregon’s oldest record store has serious cache
Go to this store. We’re launching a new series here at the Source.
Hiking Through Bluegrass:Stringdusters harness spirit of outdoor adventure through song
Then they went for a bike ride. Look no further than the song “Night on the River” from bluegrass princes The Infamous Stringdusters to find that this band’s music is an escape from the daily grind into the beautiful wild.
Our Picks 10/25 – 10/31
see below for more on Amy Goodman Bend WebCAM thursday 25-friday 26 Two days of enlightening presentations for professionals, as told by some of the biggest and best brains in the web and creative marketing world. The keynote speaker and oft-quoted webmaster expert Danny Sullivan, founder and editor-in-chief of Search Engine Land, is kicking off…
Our Crack Election Guide: Measures
Measure 77 Yes! Approval of this measure would amend the Oregon Constitution to allow the governor to declare a catastrophic disaster and call for a Legislative session to properly address needs. Everyone agrees: Vote yes.
Victor is the Choice for Position 1
VICTOR IS THE CHOICE FOR POSITION 1 I read with interest Foster Fell’s letter in support of Barb Campbell for Bend City Council, Position One. I appreciate Fell’s advocacy for his candidate, but was a little surprised that he found it necessary to take an unwarranted swipe at her opponent, Victor Chudowsky.
Our Crack Election Guide: Whack-A-Pol
In an ideal world, we’d all sit down and have tea with the candidates. We’d discuss the issues and really find out which of these men and women best suited our personal vision for government.
The Birth of Mountain Biking in Bend
Take a minute and think about riding off the summit of Mt. Bachelor on a heavy, steel bike equipped with weak brakes, over-inflated tires, a rigid fork and a single gear.
Being Part of the Pole Creek Fire Recovery
“And why do you think that is.
Guerrilla Fruit Harvesting: Next year, gather urban edibles before the first frost
As you’ve probably noticed, there’s a plenitude of fruit trees scattered throughout Bend. Many of trees were planted with care and are lovingly looked after by the renters/homeowners who live on the property.
