This weekend, SNL made a fake tralior for a Wes Anderson horror flick “The Midnight Coterie of Sinister Intruders” starring Edward Norton as Owen Wilson.We wish it were real. But wait, before you go crying precocious crocodile tears while typing a strongly worded complaint letter to SNL on your vintage type writer…Last week, a very […]
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Gremlins: When Monsters Were Fun!
On Wednesday, October 30, the Source presents the 1984 funny and scary GREMLINS! Sponsored by 10 Barrel, the film plays (for free!) at Old Stone, 8 pm. Given the camp, it is easy to gloss over how clever and inventive some of the storyline is. The screenwriter, recently out of NYU film school, Chris Columbus […]
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Water Levels in Mirror Pond to Drop Further as Dam Inspection Begins
Mirror Pond water levels are already quite low. Pacific Power spokesman Bob Gravely just told me that the utility company will begin drawing down water levels Monday morning at the “crack on dawn” so that company personnel can access and inspect the Newport Avenue Dam, which sprung a significant leak in early October. Permitting requirements […]
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Pre-Halloween Weekend Roundup!
Some go sexy for Halloween, some go creepy. I recommend stuffing yourself into the most elaborate, outlandish costume you can find. It’s normal to stress about what to wear for the most glamorously ghoulish weekend of the year, but one thing you shouldn’t worry about is finding a party to flaunt your get-up. The Source […]
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FREE Tickets to Start Laughing Comedy Show
We’ve got two tickets to tonight’s Start Laughing comedy benefit at the Tower Theatre and we want to give them to you! The show is a benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon and includes admission to a VIP reception pre-show at Umpqua Bank and a post-show party at 5 Fusion which will […]
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Come Watch Gremlins with Us Next Wednesday (It’s Free!)
Get in the Halloween spirit—come see Gremlins for free! (Yeah, we know, the 1984 film is a Christmas movie, but it’s scary—kinda. Mostly it’s hilarious and awesome.) Shaky on the plot? Read this week’s review and find out how Gremlins helped give rise to whole genre (also, the PG-13 rating). We’ll be pouring beers, Gremlins […]
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Wild Rose: New Thai Restaurant in Downtown NOW OPEN
OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Wild Rose Thai is the newest addition to Bend’s downtown dining options: A Northern-thai restaurant at 150 NW Oregon Ave., formerly Common Table. Pad Mamuang with sticky jasmine rice $7 The decor inside is brightly colored and busy with beautiful terracotta flatware and brightly colored chairs and table cloths, a big change […]
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TONIGHT: Two Bike Events Worth Attending
Yes, it’s a busy night for bike nerds. Both events look great. Here’s how to decide. Bend Bikes Community ForumBest for: bicycle advocates/infrastructure wonks/alternative transportation proponents: More here. Bike-Packing/Snowbiking/Mountain Biking 10 Essentials PresentationBest for: adventurers/fitness freaks/backpackers with bad knees/bike-packing curious/fat bike enthusiasts: More here.
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Pie Season Has Arrived
Pumpkin pie, the iconic topper to a tummy full of Thanksgiving feast, and a true marker that the holiday season has arrived. In my years of attempting to create the prefect Turkey Day desert, I’ve learned that the keys are a handmade crust—light, flakey and especially buttery—and the perfect spice profile to balance the sweet […]