Downtown denizens have probably taken note of our ongoing construction project here at the Source. We’ve fielded a few questions already about just what the hell is going on at 704 Georgia, so we figured we’d go right to the source of all this consternation, our contractor Paul Biskup, to explain why the building seems to be disappearing one brick at a time.
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Redmond Horse Business Wins Venture Capital Competition
This year’s Bend Venture Capital Conference winner is more Butch Cassidy than Bill Gates. A Redmond horse equipment manufacturer took home the top prize, a $250,000 cash investment, at the Bend Venture Conference, organizers announced on Thursday afternoon.
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If You Like Bikinis and Toby Keith…
Toby Keith’s lo-fi ode to America’s most infamous adult beverage receptacle, the red Solo cup with cameo from the Red Rocker who happens to be celebrating a birthday today.
This ditty isn’t going to win a CMA, but it’s worth watching if only to puzzle over the montage of disparate cameos, Craig Ferguson, Carrot Top and Ted Nugent all in the same video.
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Joey’s OK: Awesome ‘Cross Wipeout
Columnist Michelle Bazemore submitted this epic wipeout video from the recent Starcrossed races in Seattle. We’re calling it proof that ‘Cross is a full contact sport.
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More Musings on the Malty Merriment: Little Woody day 2
“Ssampling” at the Barrel-Aged Brew Fest.
Nothing was able to usurp Deschutes’s Solace Rose at Little Woody, but some came damn close.
Already a great beer, Ninkasi’s Maiden the Shade which was aged in a Ransom Distillery Old Tom Gin barrel, became heavenly. Light on malt and still plenty hoppy, its time in the wooden gin barrel did something magical to the popular brew.
The Bourbon Ace of Spades from HUB was pretty righteous. And still on my sour/saison-style beer kick, I thought the La Ferme Du Funk from Oakshire lovely. Though you did look like a complete wanker drinking what appeared to be a rosey blush.
There were plenty of folks who got a good head start on Saturday’s festivities (see below). If you weren’t there, we hope you were doing something worthwhile.
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Video of The Shins in Bend
The Shins play a small club gig with a new lineup to prepare for Outside Lands.
I just got home a bit ago from a very sold-out appearance by The Shins at the Domino Room here in Bend and I’m pleased to say that this rehashed version of the band far exceeded my expectations.
In fact, James Mercer and crew — cheered on by an incredibly appreciative audience — looked to be in rare form with an hour-and-a-half-long set that included plenty of hits from the old days as well as a couple new tunes.
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Bite of Bend Music Schedule: Saturday
Full list of Saturday’s Bite of Bend performers, including Dumpstaphunk.
Tomorrow, Central Oregon’s biggest food and drink festival, The Bite of Bend, gets underway with damn near every type of cuisine and beverage you can think of. And while the food, beer and wine — in addition to the Top Chef’s competition — garner plenty of attention, The Bite has become increasingly respected over the last few years for its eclectic, innovative and FREE music line up.
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Like Green Day? Try Some Emily’s Army Tonight
Emily’s Army, featuring the son of Green Day front man Bille Joe Armstrong, plays Bend Oregon.
We mentioned this in today’s paper that is now out on the streets, but there is a band called Emily’s Army playing tonight at the Mad Happy Lounge and they’re worth checking out.
First of all, the band is made up of Bay Area kids between the ages of 15 and 17 and the drummer, Joey, is the son of Billy Joe Armstrong.
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Scanlon’s Restaurant to Re-Open on June 25.
Scanlon’s restaurant will be re-opening on June 25.
Scanlon’s restaurant, located in the Athletic Club of Bend, will be reopening on Saturday, June 25. The revitalized dinning room now offers a “new menu designed to nourish and refuel both body and soul,” said a press release issued by the Athletic Club.
The restaurant, which has been closed since late April, remodeled their look and menu to offer patrons a healthier option.
“Over the years, as Bend has grown and changed we’ve discovered an emerging need to serve the segment of the dining public looking for healthier alternatives on a restaurant menu,” explained General Manager Kip Heilman.
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Snoop Dogg Proposes TV Show to Find “America’s hottest hood artists”
For all you rap fans and want to be rap superstars, your time to shine has come! Snoop Dogg has proposed a rap competition TV show similar to “American Idol” or “X Factor”
For all you Snoop Dogg fans who cannot seem to get enough of your favorite rapper, you may get the chance to see him on TV weekly.
Snoop Dogg has proposed his own TV show, which according to Paste Magazine, will find “America’s hottest hood artists.