“Central Intelligence” is not a perfect movie. There are a few long stretches with no laughs, the action is poorly edited and shot, and the script has a few downright stinkers littered throughout. Yet, “Central Intelligence” is easily one of the most entertaining films of the year because of two huge advantages. Firstly, Dwayne “The […]
Judging Central Oregon’s Top Chef competition is a tough job, but someone’s got to do it. Fortunately, I was one of those someones last weekend at the Bite of Bend. In case you’ve been living under a rock, Top Chef pits two culinary masterminds against each other in a head-to-head cooking competition that features a […]
It is difficult to go into a film released by Pixar Animation Studios without abnormally high expectations. While not every single one of their films is an outright classic, they have had only one full-blown misfire in their filmography with “Cars 2.” Even though these are basically categorized as animated films for children, Pixar has […]
It’s not an exaggeration to say that Market of Choice, the upscale supermarket that opened near the Old Mill off NW Sizemore last week, completely changes the beer distribution picture in Central Oregon. “Our aim is to provide the best experience we can with the beer and wine we offer,” says Cameron Webster, manager of […]
It is often said that making money is one of the oldest highs. That might be the mantra of tech giant Microsoft, now peddling products ranging from PowerPoint to pot. This week, Microsoft welcomed cannabis business compliance company KIND Financial to its Azure Government cloud platform. The pioneering, Seattle-based company becomes the first major tech […]
Central Oregon has some pretty terrific people in it. As it turns out, we’ve got some pretty great kids too! The Source Weekly recently received this message from one very pleased parent: “Hello, My name is Sarah McCamly. My 9 year old son, Jamison Wagner, came to me and his grandparents with an idea. He […]
FOSSIL Ore. – Wheeler County is proud to announce that the 16th annual Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival will be July 1st, 2nd & 3rd, 2016. The Wheeler County Bluegrass Festival has grown from its start in 2000 and is noted for its wonderful rural atmosphere. Wheeler County, with its three incorporated cities, has the smallest population of people […]
Bend, OR – Arts Central announces that it is the recipient of a $15,000 grant award from The Collins Foundation to expand its staff and upgrade equipment, all to deliver enhanced services throughout Central Oregon. The Collins Foundation exists to improve, enrich and give greater expression to humanitarian endeavors in the state of Oregon and […]
What do a dog, a homeless woman, a realtor, and small but hearty group of volunteers have in common? Shepherd’s House Women and Children’s Shelter in Bend. Imagine the dangers of being homeless and a woman, either alone or with your children, on the streets of Central Oregon. According to statistics, there are approximately 2,800 […]
Bend, OR – “Smile, you’re on Candid Camera!” NeighborImpact is excited to announce that “Candid Camera’s 8 Decades of Smiles! With Peter Funt” is coming to the Tower Theatre in Bend on Sunday, June 26th. A portion of each ticket sold will be donated to NeighborImpact’s Emergency Food Program, a program that provides nourishing food […]
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