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Summertime Birds of Prey Flight Program Returns at the High Desert Museum

Hawks, owls and falcons featured in Raptors of the Desert Sky
Hayley Jo Murphy

BEND, OR—May 28 through Labor Day, September 5, the High Desert Museum’s Raptors of the Desert Sky flight program is scheduled for daily departures at 12:30 pm. Featuring raptors of the High Desert such as hawks, owls and falcons, these birds literally pass right over the viewing crowd as a Museum narrator explains about each […]

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Inside the Box

The Box Factory celebrates 100 years of pride
Angela Moore

The people of Bend have much to celebrate in a town with rich history and a unique melding of things old and new. This month, Bendites will have just one more reason to raise their glasses, as the Box Factory, formally known as the Old Mill Marketplace, blows out the candles marking 100 years of […]

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Lots and Lots of Coffee

Seven plays, creation to production, in 24 hours
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

I am not what anyone would call an experienced theater director. I have only two shows under my belt, both within the last two years. Basically, I’m making it up as I go, with only my years as an actor working for great directors to guide me. The upcoming 24/Seven Theater Project will not only […]

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Mockingbird Gallery at First Friday

Angela Moore

Bend has established its place in the nation for its love of the outdoors, but one thing this town is also becoming known for is its love and appreciation for the arts. The Mockingbird Gallery is just one of the many examples of businesses that have been showcasing the creative side of life and sharing […]

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Breaking Fast

The Pancake Wagon is now open for breakfast on Colorado Avenue
Angela Moore

Breakfast is a widespread edible favorite among anyone with a palate and a pulse. Too often choices in this morning meal are confined to either a lengthy sit-down session or a drive-through order followed by immediate regret. However, now Bendites have another option. Open for almost three weeks, The Pancake Wagon located on Colorado Avenue, […]

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Picks 6/1-6/8

The Source Staff

Friday 3 Disco Ball Benefit Fundraiser PARTY FEVER—The Down Syndrome Connection of Central Oregon’s Program is raising money in the best way possible, with a funky disco party! There will be food, music and drinks to keep you going! Dress to impress and you might win their Best Dressed contest. 7-11 p.m., The Pine Shed, […]

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Summer in the City

Sundays at Les Schwab have returned
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

A real mainstay of the Bend music scene, the free Summer Sunday Concerts at Les Schwab Amphitheater, offer something for just about everyone. Regardless of socio-economic status, Bend music lovers can access some of the finest shows of the year at these free concerts, providing an opportunity for small and mid-sized bands to get in […]

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Afro/Cuban Explosion

Spend some free time with Tiempo Libre
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

Tiempo Libre means “free time” in Spanish, a phrase that perfectly describes the feel and themes of this Miami-based Afro-Cuban band. Tiempo Libre’s music feels like a summer Saturday afternoon when the worries of the week are left behind and it’s time to relax and enjoy life. Making their shows feel more like a yard […]

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