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 […]
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Book Talk: Oregon’s Lone Wolf
As a young girl, Beckie Elgin was the daughter of a zoo director in Des Moines, Iowa. That’s where she first encountered wolves. As she studied them, she became fascinated by their secretive and wild nature. She also knew they were not meant to be pets and needed to be free to roam in the […]
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Indoor Projects to Get You Through Til Spring
You have lots of options for gifts this holiday season, but beyond the usual stuff that fits under the tree, here are some more ways to extend the gift-giving and give your peeps something to keep them busy til spring rolls around. Chopping, Stacking Firewood Book “Every man looks at his wood-pile with a kind […]
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Chowda This World
Bend is covered in soup, and it’s the perfect time to try some
We all like soup. It’s OK. Nothing to be embarrassed about. It’s hot, delicious and filled with the meats and/or veggies that we love. I know people love soup and that Bend is a bit of a Soup Town, USA, but when I asked people on Facebook what restaurant in Central Oregon made their favorite […]
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Indoor Gifts for the Whole Family to Enjoy Together
Baby, it’s cold outside. Most Central Oregonian families don’t just tolerate the winter months, they look forward to them as a time to engage in adrenaline-pumping outdoor activities. Even so, you can only hit the slopes so often. Still, being stuck inside doesn’t mean the family can’t have fun. This holiday season give your family, […]
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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 […]