Is anything else happening in the world right now beside Sochi? The biggest protest of the Games were yesterday. No, not about gay rights. But about hockey, as frustrated Russian fans chanted outside the US Embassy about a disallowed goal, as if the US diplomats had anything to do with the referee. Also, showing emotion, […]
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Rise Up International and Larry and His Flask Team Up
In an uber-local mash-up of charitable awesomeness, Jesse Roberts of arts organization Rise Up International and Jesse Marshal of Bend’s own folk-punk heroes Larry and His Flask, are planning a trip to Nicaragua to build a recording studio and cultivate art exchanges with Bend’s sister city, Condega. Learn more below and donate to this project […]
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100 Hikes are Worth Three Minutes of your Day
Local “Hike Guy” Kolby Kirk took on a big project in 2012, he wanted to hike 100 times and 700 trail miles by January 1st, 2014. Check out details of the 100 Hikes Project here. “On each hike, I created a number using natural materials found along the trail,” explains Kirk who lives in Bend, […]
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High Desert Museum Announces New President
After a nationwide search, the High Desert Museum announced yesterday that they have chosen Dr. Dana Whitelaw, former VP of programs at the museum, as the new president of the nonprofit. Below is the press release from Feb. 12. High Desert Museum Names New President.Dr. Dana Whitelaw chosen to lead the iconic non-profit institution. Bend, […]
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Patrimony and Reno’s Failure Machine TONIGHT!
Tonight, Failure Machine, a soulful, punk duo are bringing their original songs and roughed-up covers all the way from Reno, Nev. to take the stage at Volcanic Theatre Pub alongside local act Patrimony. The Source caught up with lead singer and guitarist of Patrimony, Trevor Martell about the the band’s history and influences prior to […]
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FAA bans beer-delivery drones
After our recent coverage of drones, a recent article caught our eye: the FAA has banned a Wisconsin brewery from using quadcopters to deliver beer to bored-and-thirsty anglers out in ice fishing shacks. Too bad…who wouldn’t like a nice frosty one delivered to a nearby peak while skiing or directly to your tube during a […]
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One Model Oregon Exclusive Photos and Q&As
One Model Oregon, a local competition that helps aspiring models ages 14-28 to navigate the tough world of professional modeling, has opened its second round of voting! The contestants participate in photo shoots with local photographers to help build their portfolios and jumpstart their modeling careers. Kind of like Bend’s own version of “America’s Next […]
