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A Noob’s Guide to Special Oregon Stuff

The rules on the wacky tabacky, driving and other stuff in Oregon, for you eclipse visitin’ noobs
Josh Jardine

Yeah, yeah, we get it—you came for the eclipse… but it doesn’t hurt that Oregon happens to have great beer and legal weed, too. While the cannabis community will be happy to indoctrinate you and make you an evangelist for their special brand of flower/extract/dabs/etc., check this guide first, to help you learn a little […]

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Sneak Peek: Rehearsal for Shakespeare in the Park

A peek into the Aug. 18 & 19 production at Drake Park
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Brace yourselves, because the onslaught of folks visiting for the Great American Eclipse is already headed our way. BUT! If you don’t want to A. leave Bend, B. rent out your house for a million bucks during eclipse week or C. have to brave anywhere that requires parking for the entire weekend before the eclipse, […]

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Special Education

Gifted almost finds the heart of mathematics
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

It can be very surprising how lovely something so simple can be. “Gifted” is predictable, formulaic and deeply flawed, but the combination of perfectly calibrated performances and some honest and charming character work make the film a lovely piece of cinema, at times. The movie doesn’t do anything differently than dozens of other family dramas […]

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Wack Mirror

The Circle screams at social media
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

The only reason the film adaptation of “The Circle” will be remembered is because it’s the final screen appearance of the actor Bill Paxton after his untimely and shocking death. Not to be overly harsh, but the film is so forgettable that discussing it feels like time that could be better spent focusing on the […]

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Going to the Moon

What this about Moon Rocks?
Josh Jardine

“Hey Josh,” a reader recently wrote me, “I have a birthday coming up, and I’d like to indulge myself. I keep reading about a cannabis product called “Moon Rocks.” What are they, where can I buy them and can I make my own?” Happy Birthday, and yes, you can buy/make moon rocks, but be prepared […]

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Love and Loss

Eric Tollefson pulls at your heartstrings on new EP
Anne Pick

“I revel in examples of true love,” Eric Tollefson confides during our most recent interview. “Maybe not from a jealous standpoint, but almost from a jealous standpoint, because when you see it work and you see the support that goes both ways, I think it’s one of the most beautiful things on the planet.” Tollefson […]

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Tiny Art, Big Heart

Thinking small can make a difference
Howard Leff

Syria’s ongoing civil war has ignited one of the worst humanitarian crises of our time, with hundreds of thousands killed. The number of refugees is staggering. Countless Syrians are displaced—including over one million children. Amid all this, what can one women’s clothing store in Bend do about it? Plenty, it turns out. The effort begins […]

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Rhythm and Blues

Lloyd “Have Mercy” Jones schools listeners on the history of funk, soul and the blues
Anne Pick

Lloyd “Have Mercy” Jones knows the blues. When you talk to him, there’s no need for Google, as Jones is a walking encyclopedia of the history of rhythm and blues, from the major and minor players to dates and regional styles. Not only can he describe the differences between each of the styles, he can […]

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