The Deschutes Historical Museum organizes a special ghostly version of its Heritage Walking Tour, only available for two days leading up to Halloween. During those recent seasonal tours, listeners get an earful of history and learn about ghostly encounters that some say they’ve experienced in Bend’s historic downtown. As a TV ghost show junkie with a […]
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Drink Like a Scientist
OSU Science Pub brews up beer and research
Who says our Beer Issue has to be all about drinking beer in a vacuum of nonsense small talk? If you like drinking beer while watching “How It’s Made” or reruns of “Myth Busters,” then you need to attend a local Science Pub. The monthly events take scientists out of the sterile lab setting and […]
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Picks 9/14-9/21
Thursday 15 Sara Watkins MUSIC—The members of the Watkins Family are some of the most talented musicians working today. Whether touring with Fiona Apple, her brother Sean or playing solo, Sara Watkins is a dynamic guitar and fiddle player with one of the finest voices in music. Sara Watkins is on her way to being […]
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Picks 8/24-8/31
Thursday 25 Metal Mulisha Rocks Redmond MOTORCYCLES—The Metal Mulisha people have been behind some of the most entertaining riding exhibitions of the last few years. Their clothing line bears a bit too much of a resemblance to the symbols and iconography of the Schutzstaffel (SS), but they mostly just ride motorcycles around and act extreme. […]
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OSU-Cascades Science Pub Explores Worldwide Decline of Coral Reefs
Oregon State University – Cascades’ Science Pubs are where community members can meet some of OSU’s leading researchers and learn firsthand about the impact of their work and discoveries. In the upcoming Science Pub, Rebecca Vega-Thurber, an associate professor in OSU’s College of Science will explore the worldwide decline of coral reefs and her research […]
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Picks 6/29-7/6
Friday 1 Lonestar COUNTRY—As the first country band to appear on both Wheel of Fortune and The Price is Right, Lonestar, knows how to win fans AND the Showcase Showdown. Catch them the night before the La Pine Rodeo begins, and stick around town the next day for more music, food, and fun. // 6pm, […]
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One Hop, One Malt, All Party
The 2016 SMaSH Fest caps off Bend’s beer week
So! How’s Central Oregon Beer Week been going so far, Bend beerhounds? Been enjoying all the special tastings at Broken Top Bottle Shop? Tried COBW IWA, the hoppy wheat ale from Sunriver Brewing that’s the official beer of the event? Wondering how effective Ibuprofen really is as a hangover preventative? Well, look out, because there’s […]
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Mama Tried
Mother’s Day Brunch Guide
Although it’s not necessary to wait until the second Sunday of May (May 8 this year) to celebrate that special maternal person in life, it is a great excuse to get together and go to brunch. After all, brunch, flowers, chocolate and moms go together so well. The flowers and sweets are the individual’s responsibility; […]
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The Source Featured Album
The Outer Vibe takes the laid-back lyricism of Jimmy Buffet and smashes it into the falsetto of Muse and the straightforward pop of Vampire Weekend. This wide-ranging style should not work this well, but it certainly does. The band hails from Grand Rapids, Michigan, with inspirations that are deep and varied. The members wear their […]
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Traveling Hobos
Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank make life on the road
The road has long represented a cherished lifestyle for Ian and Teague Alexy of Minnesota folk duo Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank. Now it is a necessity for their survival as musicians as well. In 2005, after a move from New Jersey to Minneapolis, the brothers decided to combine their solo musical talents into a […]