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That Time Bend Got an In-N-Out… Not

April Fool’s Jokes about free burgers are funny… kinda

Editorial meetings at the Source involve at least a few story pitches that hit the cutting room floor… never to be seen again. In other words, not every story that writers pitch actually makes the paper. This week, cub reporter Isaac Biehl pitched the idea of covering the groundbreaking of the purported In-N-Out Burger on […]

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Our events module just got better!

A new lookโ€”and easier to submit events!

HEADS UP! Central Oregonโ€™s best events calendar just got even better. Weโ€™ve just launched a new events platform to serve you, our trusted clients and promoters, even better! Weโ€™re happy to personally answer any questions you might have, but hereโ€™s what you should know right now: Whatโ€™s the same? Events are still FREE to submit. […]

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Picks: Jan 18-24

Music, fashion and women empowerment this week in Central Oregon

THURSDAY 1/18 RUBBISH RENEWED ECO FASHION SHOW CATWALKโ€”Do you love fashion and saving the planet? Enjoy a spectacular showcase featuring upcycled, wearable art that fuses environmental responsibility with fabulous fashion. Founded in 2010, this annual fundraiser for REALMS Middle School features both trash fashion and re-fashioned garments, a live and silent auction and more! Two […]

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Winter Events Here

A run-down of all things cold and frosty. Just add snow! Please!

FRIDAYS 1/12, 2/9, 3/9 MT. BACHELOR APRES SKI BASH PARTYโ€”The Apres Ski Bash music series has been underway for weeks now, but there are still a few free shows left this winter! Next up on Jan. 12, Portland’s Swatkins and the Positive Agenda are bringing the talkbox effect back, baby, for a night of funk, […]

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Picks of the Week May 18-24

Pole Pedal Paddle, Central Oregon Beer Week, HUMP! Film Fest and more

Thursday 18 Brave Collective’s Annual Tiny Art Auction ART AUCTION โ€” The only thing better than art is art that’s so small it’s the size of a Post-it note. If you want some gorgeous art but have no room on your walls, then this is absolutely the way to go. Benefits Mercy Corp’s humanitarian efforts […]

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Fight Club (The Musical)

Capoeira puts the mix in martial arts

A game, a dance, a fight, a song, a way of life. Just some of the many ways to describe “capoeira,” a centuries-old African-Brazilian musical martial art form. Unlike other similar pursuits, this has the feel of a festive South American street partyโ€”even though we’re inside a North Bend karate studio. That’s where you’ll find […]

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Picks May 4-10

Paddlefest, Cinco de Mayo, Son Volt and more

Tour des Chutes Registration Kickoff Thursday 4 PARTY โ€” For 13 years, Tour des Chutes has been one of Central Oregon’s most beloved charity races. The bike section is for cyclists of any experience level as participants can ride anywhere between 7-100 miles. The kickoff party provides snack, drinks and raffles with all registrants getting […]

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Feminine Growl

Anna Rose doesn’t conform to traditional stereotypes of the femaleโ€”or maleโ€”rock star

In honor of the Women’s Issue, The Source staffers were polled on their favorite female musicians and singers of all time. Here’s a shout out to the lady leaders who’ve filled our album collections and been pioneers for women in music. When you lay eyes on Anna Rose, you may not instantly think, “I bet […]

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Picks 4/20-26

Earth Day Events, Pints & Politics, the Mustache Bash, music and more

Stories from the Soil Thursday 20 SUSTAINABILITY โ€” Junipers and sagebrush dot the high desert landscape โ€” and that means growing actual food here is tough. Munch on locally grown fare as you learn about the challenges Central Oregon farmers face and the latest innovative techniques they employ to provide us with bountiful harvests. // […]

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Back with Passion

Chicks with Picks returns for its sixth year to benefit the Bethlehem Inn

After a one-year hiatus, Chicks with Picks returns to the Volcanic Theatre. Stacie Johnson, lead singer of Broken Down Guitars, has organized the event, now in its sixth year, to feature and highlight female-fronted bands. “This year it’s all about passion, it truly is,” Johnson says. “Coming back from the break of not having it […]

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