Regardless how good of a year we had as individuals, it’s kinda hard to deny that 2016 sucked. Sucked bad. Like, out of toilet paper in a cemetery outhouse bad. We lost Bowie, Prince and Alan Rickman. Politics have us divided worse than four years ago (or eight years ago…or maybe just really any election […]
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You Say You Want A Resolution?
How to keep those 2017 expectations low
If only my 2016 New Year’s resolution had panned out, I’d still be celebrating my Golden Globe nod for “Best Screenplay, Motion Picture.” But that would have involved writing a screenplay at some point in the past 365 days. Or at least that novel I had planned for National Novel Writing Month. NaNoWriMo? Ha. It […]
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The Making of Santa
It takes a special person to don the red suit and be Santa over the holidays. Not convinced? Disagree? Maybe once we did, too. It’s not that we were haters before Hal Reitmeier walked through the doors of the Source Weekly; it’s just that we hadn’t yet been introduced to the magic a gifted Santa […]
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Gung Ho For Shows 12/21-12/28
Book these tickets now so you don’t miss out! January 19 Robert Earl Keen MUSIC—Acclaimed alternative country singer Robert Earl Keen makes his way back to Bend to promote his new album, “Live Dinner Reunion.” In 1996 Keen recorded “No. 2 Live Dinner” at the famous John T. Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, Texas. Twenty […]
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The Battle to Smoke in a Public Space
As Smoke Signals noted a few weeks ago, Denver took a big leap forward last month by becoming the first major city to legalize “social” use of cannabis. After Colorado legalized cannabis in 2014, Denverites began exploring the limits of the new law. Like other nearby towns, entrepreneurs in Colorado’s largest city sought to open […]
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Night Moves
“Nocturnal Animals” is a challenging work of art
The opening credits for “Nocturnal Animals” let the audience know exactly what they’re getting into. Slow motion shots of morbidly obese women grinding with American flags and sparklers as director (and designer) Tom Ford’s camera lingers on their eyes, pouty lips and massive flesh. Within seconds, my jaw dropped and remained that way for the […]
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Ski Town, USA
Crow’s Feet Commons brings back the party
Aprés Ski is defined as “the social activities and entertainment following a day of skiing.” That’s still somewhat a thing as people hook up for food and brew somewhere warm and talk about their day, but the act of aprés ski used to be much more of an event. David Marchi, the curator of Crow’s […]
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Behind the Mask
Patrimony becomes Faceless
Patrimony was one of Bend’s best local bands for years before its members hit the road and headed to Nashville. For the seven years they resided in Bend, they performed over 300 shows across 17 states and grew the reputation for being a band not to miss. Patrimony sounded just as confident, whether they were […]
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Maker’s District Holiday Pop Up Sale
Seven eclectic makers will come together for a Holiday Studio Sale and pop-up shop in the Makers District on Saturday, Dec. 17. Utilitu and Teafly are at it again for the holidays, bringing artists and makers together in one space to satisfy your desire to buy gifts that are unique and local this season. The […]
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Tiny Homes for Retirement
Tiny home living is often considered to be an alternative housing option for younger people—but in actuality, between 30 and 40 percent of tiny home dwellers are age 50 or older. The biggest appeal is cost. According to TheTinyLife.com, the average price to build your own tiny home is $23,000, or have someone build it […]