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Yak Attack: Chasing That Feeling

The live-looping, improvisational Portland trio returns to Bend’s Volcanic Theatre with an uplifting, funky, jazzy dance party
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Dave Dernovsek grew up playing competitive classical piano. In college, he picked up guitar and “started to play in the jazz-funk realm,” he says. “But I’d always had interest in the jam scene and then eventually developed a strong interest in electronica.” Then, in the early aughts, he saw bands like Lotus and Sound Tribe […]

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Central Oregon Holiday Gift Guide

Gift ideas from local people’s actual closets give you ideas for good cheer this holiday season
by The Source Editorial Board

Let these gift ideas from local people’s actual closets give you ideas for good cheer this holiday season. Savannah’s Accessories Include: Yellow Sunflower Cup – Staghorn Mercantile Lounge Beige Sweater – Clementine Urban Mercantile Beige Coffee Mug – Jubilee Levi’s Red Corduroy Long Sleeve – Gathered Wares Nomad Design Co. Candle – Desert Rose Cactus […]

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A Proposal for Low-Car Districts Sparks Excitement and Concern

A desire for safer pedestrian and bike infrastructure conflicts with concerns around parking and access
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Over the last several years, the City of Bend has worked to improve its transportation systems, aiming to provide more ease for pedestrians and bikers moving through town. Its most recent project, prompted by a state rule, will look at implementing low-car districts, or “people streets,” by conducting a case study on Bend’s Core Area […]

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Exploring New Constellations

With a new synth pop single out now, the Portland band discusses making music via voice memos and new galactic perspectives
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The celestial, melodic vocals of singer Harlee Case float over pulsing synths and a steady rhythm of programmed drums. These are the hallmarks of the brief but potent pop output of Portland-based electronic trio New Constellations. Alongside bandmate and songwriter Josh Smith and the recent addition of multi-instrumentalist Kyle Farook, the threesome will wrap up […]

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Community as Comfort

Under new ownership, Jackson’s Corner elevates Bend all over again
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If you’ve lived in Bend for any number of years, there are a few things that remain true no matter how much changes: 1) people forget how to cold-weather drive after the first snowfall, 2) Pilot Butte is going to catch fire on July 4th and 3) Anna and Chris Hall genuinely care about this […]

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Shop Local at Central Oregon’s Holiday Markets

From Small Business Saturday to Christmas, explore local markets and bazaars for finding the perfect gift this season
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The holiday season has arrived, bringing festive music, quality time with family, cozy cups of hot chocolate and the joy of gift-giving. While the holidays can be busy and overwhelming, shopping local is a great way to support the community and find unique gifts. If you’re looking to do just that, here’s a roundup of […]

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Shop Local

Illuminating the Central Oregon Scene
by The Source Staff

This issue is dedicated to what happens the day after the day after turkey day — a day aimed at supporting the countless small businesses that make communities thrive. Our Shop Local edition gets you primed with reasons to support local businesses.  Learn about the stories of local businesses that got their start at the […]

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Connectivity, Infrastructure Costs Challenge Success of Hawthorne Bridge Project

The linchpin in Bend’s plan to connect the city’s east and west side faces safety design hurdles and tension over access
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SERIES INTRO: Bend, the darling of Central Oregon to outsiders, is facing an internal struggle with growth as it develops new initiatives and developments that impact the historic ease of car culture. This tension is currently playing out with the proposed Hawthorne Pedestrian and Bicyclist Overcrossing and a related – and connected – movement to create […]

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Give My Regards to Ryoshi

Ryoshi Sushi & Izakaya is growing a solid following on the south side of Bend
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It’s Sunday night, and in most quarters of Bend that would mean quiet diners, empty tables and a vibe of everything being ready to tuck into a pre-Monday slumber. But that’s not the case at Ryoshi Sushi & Izakaya, located in the complex housing the Bend Factory Stores on the south side of Bend. In […]

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