The first thing you notice when walking into the Cascade School of Music at the corner of NE Third Street and Franklin Avenue in Bend is a symphony of sounds you don’t usually hear at once. Strings, piano, vocals and a hint of drums float overhead in an odd swirl of music as dozens of […]
Inspiring a New Generation of Musicians
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Free Will Astrology, Week of March 5
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In systems theory, “critical points” are moments when long periods of small changes gradually accumulate, and then suddenly erupt into a big shift. Nothing appears to happen for a while, and then everything happens at once. Ice becomes water, for instance. I suspect you’re nearing such a pivot, Pisces. You’ve been […]
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LISTEN: Bend Into Balance: Cornelius Edison 🎧
In this episode of Bend Into Balance, host Adriana Mariño sits down with Cornelius Edison, former NFL player and owner of The Lift Fitness Studio in Bend, Oregon. Cornelius shares his inspiring journey from professional football to building a wellness community grounded in connection, resilience, and heart. Together, they explore the role of faith, emotional […]
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COTA Adds 11.4 miles of Trail Connecting Cline Buttes to Cascade Views
The Central Oregon Trail Alliance just added 11.41 miles of new cross-country trails to the Cline Buttes trail system located between Bend and Redmond. The new trails include six new miles of trails at Cline Buttes, with trails named Chainbreak, Positive Vibrations, Return Policy, DH3 re-route, Legal Eagle, Crossfire and Cover Charge. The 5.5 miles of new trail at Cascade View include new trails Whiptail, […]
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With a Referendum on ODOT Funding, Oregon Is Damned If We Do…or Don’t
Over the past several weeks we have heard arguments both for and against the notion of putting a citizen-led repeal of new gas taxes on the May ballot, rather than a November one. Proponents said it gets the question of future funding for the Oregon Department of Transportation answered sooner. Opponents said it subverted the […]
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Remembering Fleetwood Mac
As the world was emerging from the pandemic, a group of musicians in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho, was trying to figure out how to put their mark on the world. They settled on starting a Fleetwood Mac tribute band. “Fleetwood Mac is legendary and one of those bands that means so much to so many people, […]
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11-year-old Make-A-Wish® Oregon Ambassador Hosts Ski-A-Thon at Mt. Bachelor to Help Make Wishes Come True
Skiers and snowboarders of all ages will come together on Sunday, March 8, at Mt. Bachelor for the Runs for Wishes Ski-A-Thon, creating hope with every run. The fundraiser is spearheaded by Make-A-Wish Oregon Wish Ambassador Holden and his family, with support from Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF), with whom Holden trains as part […]
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Roundabout Books to Host NY Times Bestselling Novelist Lily Brooks-Dalton
Roundabout Books is excited to host bestselling author Lily Brooks-Dalton, heralded for her rich, powerful fiction, at an in-store event on April 4 at 5:30 pm, to discuss and read from her new novel. Ruins is a powerful, deeply resonant novel about an ambitious archaeologist in pursuit of a rare artifact from an ancient civilization that would not […]
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Sisters Folk Festival Announces First Round of 2026 Performers
SFF Presents is thrilled to announce the first 19 artists scheduled to perform at the 29th annual Sisters Folk Festival on September 25-27, 2026, in the heart of Sisters, Oregon. The initial lineup includes Tommy Emmanuel, Ozomatli, John Gork, Margo Cilker, Mason Via, Thunderstorm Artis, Cristina Vane, Toubab Krewe, Dean Johnson, Maya De Vitry, The […]
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Premiere of “Follow the Beaten Path” to Spotlight Balance of Recreation and Conservation in Central Oregon
The community is invited to the debut of Follow the Beaten Path, a compelling environmental documentary that explores the delicate balance of non-motorized recreation and conservation in Central Oregon’s National Forests as more people are increasingly drawn to the great outdoors. More than just another environmental film, Follow the Beaten Path is a powerful call to action. Through […]