The Traveling Camera: Sparks Lake Magic
Once a year we go for sunrise to Sparks Lake. This September while going up there with a bunch of other photo enthusiasts we met at the Cascade Center of Photography at 5:45 AM.
Noi Now Open, For Lunch, too
So, Noi. Um, yeah.
BendFilm Preview: The Ordinary Skier and Getting Up: The TEMPT ONE Story
The Ordinary Skier Let’s be clear: there’s nothing ordinary about Seth Morrison’s skiing. The pioneering freeskier has stomped lines that are almost impossible to comprehend.
Open Letter of Sympathy to John Costa
Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Dear John, I feel your pain. This weekend as I was enjoying your Sunday paper, I happened upon your piece about Legal Notices.
Interbike Rolls On In Las Vegas
Bob “Woody” Woodward reports back from Interbike, the annual Vegas bike show. It should be noted that during the weekend Woody was inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame.
New Downtown Shop to Peddle Skis/Bikes/Beers/Coffees: Opening soon
It’s official—the lovely city-owned historical building in the Mirror Pond Gallery will soon have a new tenant. Bend’s David Marchi, an experienced, mountaineering, heli-ski and cycling guide, is opening a backcountry ski/boutique bike shop that will also serve coffee and beers from within The Rademacher House, the former home of Arts Central.
Weekend Warriors Unite!
It’s the weekend and you’ve got 48 hours to pack in as much music and revelry as possible. Here are a few picks to get the party started.
Pics of Deschutes County’s Most Wanted
Curious? We were. Though we didn’t know anyone, Deschutes County’s pictorial list of it’s most wanted is a pretty interesting profile of what crime looks like in this county.
City Councilor to Defend Yodeling Title Tonight
Bend City Councilor Jodie Barram, aka the Swiss Miss, is getting ready to rumble! The otherwise mild-mannered Ms. Barram isn’t taking this year’s challengers to her First Place Yodeling Title lightly, promising to defend her championship status at Oktoberfest in downtown Bend tonight.
“Jazz at the Oxford” Tix On Sale Tomorrow
Most fun tidbit about the Jazz at the Oxford series: every single one of the 18 shows these folks have put on has been sold out, according to organizers. Did not know that until today when I called Marshall Glickman, the founder of the Jazz at the Oxford series, to learn a bit more about…
City Council will reconsider noise ordinance
Remember that new noise ordinance the city passed this summer? At the time, we reported that music venues were annoyed about it, especially the part where Les Schwab got an exemption but no one else did. Then things got quiet.
Fresh Hops Are Here! Drink Up!
Every year, just as September draws to a close and autumn begins, brewers across the Northwest get the call that they’ve been waiting for all season—it’s hop harvest time! Come get your damn hops! And so starts the brewers’ annual pilgrimage to the Willamette Valley and Yakima, Wash. to pick up the recently harvested hops…
Droppin’ Some Knowledge
Thursday it’s all about putting something new in your noggin. Whether its figuring out your fitness, going deep with Doug Devine or Pecenka’s presentation on the Playa Lakes there are plenty of opportunities to expand your mind (and shrink your waistline) today.
COCC Hosts Grand Openings of 2 Buildings Today
Two new Central Oregon Community College buildings will be opened to the public this afternoon.
The Health Careers Center and the Science Center are both products of a $41.
George Winston Tower Theater Show Cancelled
The George Winston show that was to happen Sept. 25 at Bend’s Tower Theater as been canceled citing “medical reasons”.
Redmond High School Blues
It was Friday night at the new Ridgeview High School in Redmond and the excited crowd watched the football team overwhelm the opposing team in their first game. The weather was perfect for the game and a “blue” moon was emerging. It would have been even better had the crowd of fans, noise and congestion…
Farms Are for Farming
Kerry and Deborah Downs have a nice little spread out in Powell Butte, growing 80 acres of hay. Kerry Downs says the farm grosses about $20,000 a year. But Downs, who pitches stocks in Bend when he’s not wearing overalls and pitching hay down on the farm, would like to make more. He wants permission…
End of the Line at ALEC?: Controversial corporate bill mill faces challenge from public interest group
A conservative corporate-backed organization that connects lawmakers with industry insiders to craft ready made laws could lose its non-profit status that allows it to wine and dine lawmakers like Central Oregon’s Gene Whisnant. The American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, faces a challenge from the Washington D.C-based citizen advocacy group Common Cause, which alleges that…
Our Picks For 09/20-09/26
Oregon Natural Desert Association Conference and Wild and Scenic Film Festival thursday 20 and friday 21 How often do you think about the desert? Not enough we’re guessing. Now’s your chance to find out more about the landscape you live in. Sit next to desert experts, land managers and wilderness advocates at workshops and panels…
Connecting the Dots: Portland folk rock singer M. Ward continues to sing his story on the new album A Wasteland Companion
At 38-years-old, Portland singer Matt Ward has rarely been without a guitar in his hands. Two decades ago, the gospel, folk-rock singer was at the center of the burgeoning Indie scene with California band Rodriguez. After releasing solo albums that at first struggled to gain attention, Ward is now collaborating with heavy hitters like Neko…
Second Chances: Johnny Solomon leads Minneapolis band Communist Daughter into a new era of sobriety
For lead singer Johnny Solomon of Minneapolis rock band Communist Daughter, having two songs in one episode of ABC’s hit drama Grey’s Anatomy, came with some mixed feelings. In between gulps of Diet Dr. Pepper from a mason jar, Solomon, who named the band after a song by Neutral Milk Hotel, talked about those emotions…
Take-Out In Tumalo: Raganelli’s Take and Bake Pizza performs
Winding down summer in style, the family and I played tourist in Tumalo last weekend. We camped at Tumalo State Park.
I Will Follow: One powerful relationship—not an assault on Scientology—fuels the extraordinary The Master
Is The Master, Paul Thomas Anderson’s hauntingly intimate epic, about Scientology? That’s been the focus of attention for many with only peripheral interest in the film itself, hoping perhaps for some kind of searing roman-a-clef takedown of L. Ron Hubbard and his movement. And, after all, it’s easy enough to do a certain kind of…
Master Works: The deliberate genius of Paul Thomas Anderson
With attention to detail and a filmography time table to rival Stanley Kubrick, Paul Thomas Anderson seems to be deriving pleasure from emulating other director’s styles while being fiercely independent and creating a unique world of his own with a stable of consummate actors. Hard Eight (1996) A hard luck gambling saga showcasing the repertory…
Emmys… of the FUTURE!
Guys! The Emmy Awards are this week (ABC, Sun Sept 23, 8 pm)! But who has the time, am I right? I am one busy super cool horny dude, which is why I don’t watch the Emmys—I just predict the Emmys and thereafter accept my predictions as FACT. For example, the winners of this year’s…
Going Long: September in Bend is ultra-marathon season, but ‘cross races are upon us, too
After leading through the halfway point at the 2012 U.S.A. Cycling Mountain Bike Marathon National Championships, Bend’s Adam Craig thought he had the race sewn up. Last year’s marathon champ continued to ride comfortably at the front of the race until mile 52 of the 54-mile event. “I pretty much won the whole time until…
The Good Hurt Hurts so Good.
Need a little push to get over the workweek hump? The Tumalo Creek Pickin’ and Paddlin’ Music Series continues tonight with food, libations, product demos and music by Polecat. Polecat has a little something for everyone blending bluegrass, country, Celtic and world music into a sound that has filled two albums and been fine-tuned at…
Speculations Mount as 2012 McRib Launch is Postponed
The storm surrounding a leaked McDonald’s internal memo indicating the 2012 launch of the popular McRib pork sandwich (which normally comes out in October) will be postponed until December, is strengthening. Speculation as to the real reason the release has been pushed back to the fourth quarter is causing controversy and heartache.
