December 14 MarchFourth MUSIC—Portland’s own MarchFourth brings 20 musicians, dancers and artists to the stage for some body-moving good tunes that are hard to resist. It’s the 10th anniversary of Central Oregon musical production company Parallel 44 Presents, and owner Gabe Johnson’s 44th birthday party all combined in one evening of high-energy music. // Domino […]
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Basement Days
The Capitol looks back at its first year
Quietly but steadily, The Capitol has become one of the most varied spots in downtown Bend. Depending on the day of the week or your particular mood, the venue can be used as a sweaty dance club, an intimate dinner spot for two, or a chill bar for a quick drink before heading deeper into […]
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Election Got You Down? Holiday Stress Settling In?
Relax with these meditation apps
With election season freshly behind us and the holiday madness in front of us, it’s safe to say that stress levels are high. Left unchecked, excessive anxiety can take a toll on your health, happiness and the general “adulting” you’re supposed to be doing in earnest right about now. Studies show that meditation lowers tension […]
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Fire ‘Em Up
Join WinterFest’s Fire Pits & Sculptures Competition. Win Cash!
Every February, the Deschutes River glows orange in the light of the fire pits and fire-themed artwork that’s part of Oregon WinterFest. The fire pit competition began five years ago and continues to grow in size and talent every year. If you’re a metal artist (or another creative type), this is your chance to shine…or […]
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A New Partnership
The Deschutes Cultural Coalition Gets Fiscal Sponsorship from the Arts and Culture Alliance
The Deschutes Cultural Coalition (DCC), part of the Oregon Cultural Trust, has announced the Arts and Culture Alliance of Central Oregon (ACA) as its new fiscal sponsor. The DCC provides grant opportunities to arts and culture nonprofits located throughout Deschutes County. Up until it closed late last August, Arts Central was in charge of handling […]
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Heartwarmingly Unconventional
Holiday time is a special time to hear the hilarious storytellings of David Sedaris
The holidays are just around the corner, and that means ’tis the season for potentially awkward family gatherings. Maybe your brother will propose a toast to his “beautiful bitch” and you won’t be sure if he’s referring to the pug in heat or his new bride. Or maybe you’ll be dragged to myriad undesirable social […]
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Halloween 2016
Looking for something to do Halloween weekend? We’ve got you covered.
The snow is starting to fly up on our mountain—but before we move onto winter stuff, let’s celebrate Halloween! Here is the Source list of Bend Halloween events and Halloween events in Central Oregon. « Adult Halloween Activities » Thursday, Oct. 27 The Capitol Halloween Dance Come out to the Capitol for a super spooky […]
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A New Partnership
The Deschutes Cultural Coalition Gets Fiscal Sponsorship from the Arts and Culture Alliance
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Counting Her In
TEDxBend Women offers a forum to tackle issues facing Oregon women
According to a recent report from the Women’s Foundation of Oregon, an estimated one million Oregon women and girls have experienced some form of sexual or domestic violence. Meanwhile, working Oregonian women earn between 53 and 83 cents for every dollar men in Oregon earn, making for one of the largest wealth gaps in the […]
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It’s Pronounced ‘Fronk-en-steen’
2nd St. Theater rolls out its “Young Frankenstein” musical
I hate to add to the already-divisive atmosphere our country is facing this year, but I have to say it: “Young Frankenstein” is the funniest movie of all time. I know, I know—you’re going to say that “Anchorman” is funnier, or perhaps “Ghostbusters” or the latest Kevin Hart cash-in. Nope. They’re not. I’ve thought about […]