In a community filled with talented local musicians and supporting venues, participation in a listening session in May aimed at providing more support for musicians was low. MusicOregon is returning to Bend, hoping to drum up a bigger crowd. The nonprofit is on a statewide listening tour to gather input that will influence future programming, […]
MusicOregon is Hoping for a Bigger Turnout in Bend the Second Time Around
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Veteran Rapper Wax Brings LA Sound to Bend
I was surprised to hear Michael Jones say he’s never felt like he made it, considering the 17 years and dozen studio albums under his belt, not to mention the numerous national tours he’s gone on. He explained that success is an ongoing process, and every development always felt like a stepping stone toward something bigger. Part of that sentiment is tied to […]
Posted inNatural World
The Buzz on the Sunriver Wildflower and Pollinator Festival
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Central Oregon Wildflower Show and Pollinator Festival, sponsored by the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory on June 27. This annual event highlights the beauty of native wildflowers and flowering shrubs, and their relationships with a diversity of pollinator species, and coincides with National Pollinator Week, June 22-28. […]
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Free Will Astrology, Week of June 18
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Eastern monarch butterflies migrate annually from the American Midwest to central Mexico. The individuals who start the journey from Nebraska or Wisconsin die long before they reach the oyamel fir trees of Mexico. So do their children and their grandchildren. Their great-grandchildren finish the trip, though they have never been to […]
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LISTEN: Nighttime Benders: Rachel Aflleje 🎧
Join local comedians Katy Ipock, Brian Keister, Hopper and Julia Reed Nichols for a lively panel discussion as they explore local culture, recent events, and the art of comedy. This episode offers insights into Bend’s community, the comedy scene, and humorous takes on current topics. Plus catch our engaging interview with comedian and teacher Rachel […]
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Residents Who Filed Complaint Against Sheriff Candidate James McLaughlin Speak Out
On Feb 25, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Lt. James “Mac” McLaughlin stood outside a home in Sunriver. The DCSO SWAT commander, McLaughlin was leading a team in delivering an arrest warrant to Paul Akehurst, who was wanted for allegedly making $700 in purchases with a stolen gasoline card he’d bought and eluding officers several times […]
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In a Sheriff’s Office as Troubled as This One, Skepticism Comes with Every Turn
Maybe the allegations levied by Sheriff Ty Rupert against his Deschutes County sheriff opponent, Lt. James “Mac” McLaughlin, are no big deal. Or maybe they’re grounded in facts and evidence. Based on recent revelations uncovered by this paper, it seems that the latter could very well be true. But when it comes to the sheriff’s office today, with as many skeletons as this one, forgive us if the whole thing comes with a lot of skepticism — and […]
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LISTEN: The Lunchbucket Podcast, Carolyn 🎧
In this episode of The Lunchbucket Podcast, Carolyn explains what her job as an accountant entails, both during and after tax season each year. She compares her daily work to solving puzzles and thank goodness, there are people such as Carolyn who love puzzles! We also talk food & bev – the drink that gets her going […]
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Proposed Public Art for Redmond Airport Revealed
The Redmond City Council received a first look at six art projects selected for the new Redmond Airport terminal expansion during its workshop on Monday, June 15. A nine-member selection committee spent 700 hours selecting the finalists. Their top priority was that the work represent Central Oregon. A total of 181 artists submitted proposals with […]
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Bites & Sips
Waffles? Yes, please! The image of a waffle window sounds delightful. Stoopwafel is serving sweet treats from a side stoop at Pangaea Guild Hall in downtown Redmond. Mini Belgian waffles and waffle tacos come in sweet or savory flavors like Goodberry, which combines berry compote, lemon curd and whipped cream, Campfire — a twist on […]
