In 2010, the historic Rademacher House—home to Bend’s first mayor—was the site of Arts Central’s educational programming. That year, the organization opted to close down classes in the space, after “a vile act was committed in full view on the porch.” Inside, a group of young children were gathered for an arts class when the […]
Mirror Pond Plaza
Love Trumps Hate Rally Draws a Crowd from Both Sides
A look inside Saturday’s rally both againstโand forโthe new President-Elect.
Spreading its Wings
Last August, fans of Crow’s Feet Commons were up in arms when the City declined to renew the bike/ski shop and café’s lease on a portion of the Mirror Pond Plaza in front of its building. But this summer, the City is singing a different tune. A new lease, effective June 5, grants an extension […]
Mirror Pond Plaza Survey
The Mirror Pond Plaza Committee has posted a survey about the condition of the Mirror Pond Plaza, the public space between Crow’s Feet Commons and Dojo at the top of Drake Park. Take the survey here. The survey questions include: “Are you happy with the current atmosphere of the Mirror Pond Plaza?” …and includes space for […]
Meet in the Middle
When the Source first reported last week that the City of Bend would not renew Crow’s Feet Commons’ lease on the 500 square feet of Mirror Pond Plaza adjacent to the historic building it also leases from the City, the public outcry caught owner David Marchi by surprise. “Public reaction has been quite impressive. I thought […]
Newspaper on the Radio 8/28
Editor Phil Busse chats with Mike from 92.9 FM about the 8/27/14 issue of The Source Weekly, featuring our Fall Fashion pages and big news about the Mirror Pond Plaza.
Clipping the Crow’s Wings
It’s 9 a.m. on a Friday, and the Mirror Pond Plaza is already bustling with activity. Friends chat at the café tables over coffee and croissants. Children play on the steps between the square and Drake Park. Customers stop inside Crow’s Feet Commons to check out bikes. And tourists pass through en route to the […]

