Knives are among the oldest tools used by humans. They date back to the Stone Age, more than 2.5 million years ago, evolving along the way from stones to modern, sophisticated instruments. The DIYcave in Bend is hosting a Central Oregon Handmade Knife Show. It’ll feature expert custom knifemakers and live forging demonstrations. The variety […]
Handmade Knife Show
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Freedom Cities: Deregulating “The American Dream”
Revitalization. Prosperity. Innovation. These are all words some policy groups have used to describe a concept they’re calling “Freedom Cities” — an idea that proposes to create new urban districts on underutilized public lands. The idea, in concept, is that the areas would allow for accelerated and affordable housing, as well as advancements in manufacturing, […]
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Robopocalypse
Music! Horror! Science Fiction! Puppets! Yes, puppets are coming to Bend on Aug. 7 to showcase their new musical, Robopocalypse and this isn’t your average puppet show! Fresh off their celebrated and widely popular national tour, Puppeteers for Fears, brings their premiere all-puppet horror and science fiction musical comedy troupe to Bend, presenting a terrifying […]
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“Welcome the Night”
Several ecosystems begin to stir on land and in the air once the sun goes down. Most people don’t notice or are surrounded by too much artificial light to witness it. The High Desert Museum is offering a chance to “Welcome the Night.” The family friendly event on July 16 is an opportunity to discover […]
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Best of Central Oregon Readers’ Poll Voting Now Open!
Click Here to Vote Now! The Best of Central Oregon — the original, biggest and most popular readers’ poll in Central Oregon — is driven by the people who live here. Readers nominate their favorites, and then we count the votes and determine who readers supported the most. We don’t choose the candidates; you do! […]
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Building Connections Through Books
Last week, in the span of a few days, my daughter and two friends reached out, asking, “What should I read next?” This isn’t the first time I’ve been asked for a book recommendation. I do work in a bookstore, after all, and yet, each time, I get a little thrill. Books are a matter […]
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In Praise of Getting Off the Couch
Rather than wax eloquent on the benefits of going to social gatherings, being vulnerable and experiencing life outside of your comfort zone, I actually got off my couch and attended (or attempted to attend) four different group activities in Central Oregon. It sounds cliché to say that these experiences changed my life, and yet they […]
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Your Cooler Called — It Wants Real Food: Easy Camping Provisions for Happy Campers
Let’s talk about the real reason anyone tolerates sleeping in a nylon bag on the ground — the food. Not granola bars and foil pouches of mystery mush. We’re talking honest-to-goodness meals you actually want to eat. Just because you’re heading into the woods doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to beef jerky and […]
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Summer’s Sweetest Score: The Return of the Perfect Peach
There’s a magic to Oregon summers—the long light, the dusty trails, the rivers that never stop running. But if you ask me, one of the best parts of this short, golden season is the return of the peach. Real peaches. Not the sad, mealy kind you settle for in January. I’m talking soft, juicy, sun-ripened […]
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Understanding Intimacy
My husband is always on me to have more sex. We’re in our 40’s and have two kids in elementary school. Right now, we do it 4 or 5 times a month – sometimes more. Is that OK? —Is That Enough? Dear Is That Enough, The question of sexual frequency is one that comes up […]