Bend, OR – The Bend Park and Recreation District will kick off The Pavilion’s ice season on Oct. 31. On Halloween, The Pavilion will be open from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. for open skate, giving community members their first chance to get on the ice. A special opening day fee of $6 per person […]
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Maria Konnikova: How to Think like Sherlock Holmes
On “HumanLab: The Science Between Us,” Amy Alkon interviews the luminaries of behavioral science on how their research can help us have the lives we want. This is a fascinating show on the difference between seeing and actually observing, and many of the other habits and practices of Sherlock Holmes. Science writer and psychologist Dr. […]
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Dine Out to End Domestic Violence this Week at Strictly Organic & Cuppa Yo
Bend, OR—Sometimes, making a difference is as easy as grabbing a cup of coffee or a tasty treat. As we close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Strictly Organic Coffee and Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt are giving community members a simple and sweet way to support survivors of domestic violence. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, Strictly Organic […]
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Local Band Parlour Releases Second CD
CD Release party scheduled for October 26 at McMenamins in Bend
Carol Sternkopf Photography Bend, OR – Bend-based folk band Parlour is set to release an 8-song CD of original music called “Seeing the Elephant.” The CD release party is scheduled for October 26 from 7-10 pm in Father Luke’s Room at McMenamins’ Old St. Francis School in Bend. The event is free, open to the […]
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When Man Becomes Monster
The Source’s Arts & Culture Editor gets a drastic makeover for his part in “Young Frankenstein”
Most guys don’t relish the thought of going bald on top—and neither does the Source’s Arts & Culture editor Jared Rasic. But when it’s required of you in order to play a part in a local play, you do what you can. Jared started off his week getting his head and face shaved, in preparation […]
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Jive Coulis Halloween CD Release Party
Jive Coulis sound like the band playing in a room before the Terminator walks in and starts chasing Sarah Connor: Fuzzy guitar, a dancing bass and animal-like drums. There is a straightforward attitude in their music; an unpretentiousness that is refreshing in an age where so much music sounds like manufactured product. Jive Coulis play […]
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NorthWest Crossing To Welcome Roundabout Books
New bookstore and café slated to open next week and will offer books, gifts, refreshments and gathering space
BEND, OR—NorthWest Crossing, a mixed-use community on Bend, Oregon’s west side, will welcome a new bookstore and café next week. Roundabout Books is a neighborhood bookstore founded by Bend resident Cassie Clemans, and will feature a carefully curated selection of books for all ages and a café. In addition, the new shop will host a […]
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Should Oregon Ranchers be allowed to kill wolves?
With Oregon’s growing population of wolves, wolf-cattle encounters are increasing. Two hours south of Bend at Fort Klamath, four cattle have been killed by wolves, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The killings occurred on private ranch land. Should ranchers be allowed to protect their herds – even by killing wolves? Listen […]
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Getting The Girl — The Evolutionary Psych Approach, with Dr. Geoffrey Miller
On “HumanLab: The Science Between Us,” Amy Alkon interviews the luminaries of behavioral science on how their research can help us have the lives we want. On this show is evolutionary psychologist Dr. Geoffrey Miller, who lays out the realities from science of what women really want and how even a regular guy can measure […]
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Measure 97: Opposed by Bend City Councilor Sally Russell
Sally Russell who is running for re-election to the Bend City Council and would like to be chosen Mayor by her council colleagues has come out in opposition to controversial tax Measure 97. The measure would tax gross sales rather than income for large corporations doing business in Oregon. Her full statement is found below. […]
