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‘La Cage’ Promises Glitz, Glamour… and Humanity

Theater in the Park returns with full-scale “La Cage aux Folles,” centered around a drag queen club
Elizabeth Warnimont

Bend’s Summit Express Jazz Band had to call in reinforcements to provide a complete complement for “La Cage aux Folles,” an extravagant musical appearing in Bend’s Drake Park Friday and Saturday. The Theater in the Park production pulls out all the stops: extravagant costumes, makeup, lights, sound and innovation to present the glamour-and-glitz-coated treatise on […]

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Operation: Music Maker

The anatomy of a musician includes passion, perseverance and a lot more
Anne Pick

I‘ve had an undying love for music since I first heard No Doubt’s “Tragic Kingdom” album back in the ’90s. Since then, I’ve wondered: what makes a good musician? What characteristics do most musicians share? Essentially, what’s the anatomy—physical or otherwise—of a musician? After speaking with hundreds of musicians over the years, I’ve learned a […]

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Don’t Send the Wrong Flowers this V-Day

Here’s a primer on the language of flowers to help you out
Danielle Meyers

Did you know many flowers represent different emotions, moods and ideas?  This Valentines Day, instead of going for the bigger bouquet, go for the flower that says what you mean.  The history of sending flowers to a loved one on Valentine’s Day is linked to a young priest named Valentine during the third century in […]

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Dating: We Want to Know

Angela Moore

In an age when people are interacting on a less face-to-face basis, where does that lead the dating scene? Is it making it easier or more difficult? Back before the Internet was in everyone’s pocket, you’d have to rely on randomly meeting someone at a grocery, bookstore, or even a bar. Sliding your number to […]

Posted inSpecial Issues & Guides

Friendship

Be the face of love today
Sherron Lumley

“Will you play with me?” Little Eliza Harold, age 4, asks me this question every time I see her. Being chosen as a friend is one the best things in life and it comes so easily to children. When I was a “free-range” kid, all kids were outside all day in all seasons. At least, […]

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The Love Issue

The Many Faces of Love
The Source Staff

Be Mine: perhaps these are the loveliest of all words, for who doesn’t want to be loved? In an ode to Valentine’s Day, The Source Weekly presents the Love Issue. “What is Love?” Men and women of Central Oregon passionately respond to this question and the answers are profound. Explore the faces of love in […]

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Whatever, Mom

The Love Rollercoaster
Taylor Thompson

Yesterday, I was the greatest mom in the world. Today, I’ll be starring in the dramatic, must-see production of Evil Mommy and the Unlucky Boy Who Never Gets His Way. It’s official. My five-year-old son has fulfilled all height requirements, led me to the front of the line, and dragged me aboard the love rollercoaster. […]

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