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Beware the Christmas Goat

The odd, absurd and sometimes downright freaky side of Christmas traditions

Let’s get weird for a second. Imagine you were trying to explain Western holiday traditions to someone not raised in our culture. For one, there’s this bearded guy, totally not connected to Jesus or his birthday, who climbs down the chimneys of people with children and leaves presents under a tree propped in a corner […]

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Standing Ground

Four Central Oregonians connect to Standing Rock

“Our second night at the camp law enforcement used water cannons, tear gas and rubber bullets on a crowd who had gathered peacefully. I had a chance to film, some of our crew helped with medical transport for folks who were going into hypothermia.” —Jesse Roberts For months, people have been gathering at the Oceti Sakowin […]

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Book Talk: Sexy Times With Four Romance Novelists

So much romance, so little time…

Contemporary romance author Kate Curran, USA Today bestselling romantic comedy author Tawna Fenske, New York Times bestselling romance author Marie Harte and mystery and western romance author Paty Jager have all been novelists for quite some time. One of the authors, Tawna Fenske, is a Bend local and a USA Today bestselling author who writes […]

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Wonderful Spirits

Local Christmas shows range from goofy to heartwarming

Everyone is looking for something different in their Christmas and the holiday season in general. For some, it’s a way to get some time off of school or work, and for others it’s a time to reflect on what they’re grateful for while surrounded by friends and family. The holidays can also be a rough […]

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Should You or Shouldn’t You?

Tips for pulling off the re-gifting thing

It’s Christmas morning. Your entire extended family—including your parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, and even cousins whose names you can’t remember— have traveled great distances to come together and celebrate. You have prepared yourself in advance by perfecting the appearance of the natural looking smile and rehearsing the ever-enthusiastic “Thank you!” The room is […]

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Willow Lane Arts

Willow Lane Arts gives artists another studio option in Bend

In a spacious building between the Old Mill and downtown, Adam and McKenzie Mendel are giving Bend’s artists a professional-caliber work environment. Opened in 2015, Willow Lane is spacious, featuring slick concrete floors and ample lighting, making it ideal as both work space and gallery. As of press time, space was still available for more […]

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Gung Ho For Shows 11/30-12/7

Book these tickets now so you don’t miss out

December 17 The Trail Band MUSIC—Celebrating its 25th year, The Trail Band is an eight-piece ensemble of talented singers, including Quarterfalsh’s Rindy Ross, and musicians playing brass and string instruments. With influences of country, folk, bluegrass, blues and early jazz, The Trail Band encompasses the holiday spirit in a more traditional Oregon style. Book these […]

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More than Jesters

Nathan Brannon is a comic on the rise

There are a lot of bad stand-up comedians. The ones who get the HBO Specials and Comedy Central shows are usually funny enough to make it through the local, regional and national gauntlet intact, so the chaff has mostly been separated. For every Louis C.K, Mitch Hedberg, Hannibal Buress, Bill Hicks or Richard Pryor, there […]

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