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A Few of My Favorite Things

Thoroughly Modern Productions takes on “The Sound of Music”
Avatar photo by Angela Switzer

It’s a dreary Wednesday evening in Bend, but inside Open Space Event Studios, a glowing gaggle of children are hustling to their seats. Opening night is fast approaching, and director, David DaCosta, has much to accomplish before tonight’s rehearsal concludes. The actors sit along the cinder brick walls, opening scripts, practicing lines and songs, focused, […]

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Where to Begin?

Questions for parents when touring schools
by Nicole Blume

As parents, we value our children’s education and know that getting involved in their school life is important. Perhaps the most crucial first step is finding the school that is the right fit, whether it’s a larger public, smaller private, charter school or other. With so many different options, how is a parent to decide?  […]

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Health Expert Q&A

With Elise Burrus: Pediatric Dental Associates
by The Source Staff

Q: My nine-year-old daughter complains of painful sores inside her mouth on her cheeks. What causes these? Is this something a dentist can address or is it a medical problem? A: Aphthous ulcers, or “canker sores,” are small, oval-shaped sores that can develop in the mouth. There are several factors that can contribute to the cause […]

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The Wisdom of Fever

by Joshua Phillips

With seemingly endless options of over-the-counter medications readily accessible, it’s easy to reach for something to try to manage just about any symptom the body can create. The seasonal colds and flus that are so common this time of year always come with discomfort, and it is tempting to reach for a pain reliever or […]

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The Mythology of Love

Many ways to celebrate
by Nicole Blume

Did you know that the origin of the word “psyche” stems from the Greek word psukh, meaning “soul”? Legend has it that Psyche was once a beautiful princess who fell madly in love with Eros, the god of love, and yet had to endure many terrible trials before finally marrying him. This story shows us […]

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New Year’s Nerdout

Reveling in NYT’s Super Mega Crossword
Avatar photo by Nicole Vulcan

It was a mere minutes from the proverbial ball drop on New Year’s Eve on Dec. 31, 2022, and my friend, who’d rented a beach house in Yachats for us all to celebrate the New Year, was pissed off. “It’s New Year’s Eve and my friends are all doing a crossword!!” she exclaimed. And this, […]

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Going On a Ride With Beats Antique

Beats Antique blends global sounds and electric dance performances
Avatar photo by Allie Noland

Beats Antique hits the Midtown Ballroom Feb. 9 for a high-energy, immersive performance. The band heads out on its Oregon/Washington tour the day prior, playing shows in Ashland, Bend, Eugene, Portland and ending in Bellingham. Bend is the band’s second stop. The band has been releasing world-fusion music and performing since 2007. With each new […]

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Horoscope Week of February 2, 2023

by Rob Brezsny

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I want to raise up the magic world all round me and live strongly and quietly there,” wrote Aquarian author Virginia Woolf in her diary. What do you think she meant by “raise up the magic world all round me”? More importantly, how would you raise up the magic world around […]

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