The Polar Market at Oregon WinterFest is a hub for outdoor sporting gear—something many people in Central Oregon already can’t get enough of. And this year, the Polar Market is only getting better for those sporting-goods junkies. For the first time ever, TruNorthwest Exhange is hosting a consignment fair for people to come and drop […]
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Naughty By Nature is Timeless
As the legendary hip-hop trio comes to Bend, let’s admire the group for more than just “O.P.P.”
Rap music has changed immensely since its inception, and just in the last few years, a shift has occurred in what becomes popular. But even in a genre that continues to evolve on the daily, there’s no doubt about the classic groups that continue to reign supreme. And Naughty By Nature? The definition of classic. […]
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Happenin’ Events
Spring, summer, fall or winter, these are the big events to have on your radar in Central Oregon
Sat., May 18, 2019 POLE PEDAL PADDLE Six events that span Central Oregon’s outdoor scene. Contestants race in teams or do all the events, including Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, cycling, paddling and a sprint to the finish. Worth a watch, or for a major training goal. Starts at Mt. Bachelor. pppbend.com First Fridays ART WALK […]
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Art Walk Picks
Headed downtown for First Friday? Check out these events
It’s First Friday this week! Here are some events to have on your radar as you head into downtown Bend Friday evening. MINI OREGON WINTERFEST PRE-FEST FUN Oregon WinterFest is right around the corner — but why wait? OnPoint Community Credit Union’s Downtown Branch is hosting a Mini Oregon WinterFest for First Friday, complete with […]
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Big Events!
There’s no shortage of things to do in the region. Here’s a rundown of some of the area’s most popular events.
To see the most up-to-date listings for the week you’re visiting, check out our events calendar in the Source Weekly’s weekly print edition (in the blue boxes found… well, everywhere), or check out our online calendar at calendar.bendsource.com. Wednesdays, May 2 – Oct. 10, 2018 BEND FARMERS MARKET Shop for fresh produce, cage-free eggs, grass-fed […]
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Say What? Coolio Cooks Up WinterFest Gig
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out! Remember this guy? How could you not? Coolio is firmly cemented in ’90s pop culture. Not only did he give us the 1996 rap anthem and Grammy-winning “Gangsta’s Paradise,” but many of us who grew up in the ’90s will remember his theme song to Nickelodeon’s […]
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Love’s Lost and Found
Bill Hoppe is the heart of art in Bend
Bill Hoppe strides through a large art studio wearing blue jeans and a black sweater, white hair rakishly curled across his brow. His office is tucked into a corner of the Pence Building at Central Oregon Community College, and it’s full to capacity with giant canvases of original work, as well as gifts from students. […]
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Hell, Unleashed
Exploding EDM star mixes it up
Coleman Hell is sitting in an interesting position. He released a free mixtape followed by an extended play (EP) titled “VENA” in 2014 and then a self-titled EP in 2015. The debut single, “2 Heads” was on the Billboard Alternative chart for over 20 weeks and is easily one of the best dance tracks to […]
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Art Watch 2/10-2/17
The Oregon WinterFest Fire Pit competition is heating up! Sculptors and metal workers from throughout Oregon have created more than 20 original structures to showcase the beauty and power of fire to light up the banks of the Deschutes River. “I went really big. I’m having so much fun,” says artist James Todd Rouse, who […]
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Gangstagrass Preview
Bluegrass meets hip-hop at the 2016 Oregon WinterFest
The word “gangsta” and the word “grass” are pretty common, especially nowadays. Put those words together, though, and Gangstagrass is more than a portmanteau of street slang; it describes something very unusual and unique. Gangstagrass is a six-piece group that combines the rhythmic rhymes of hip-hop with the twang of bluegrass into one must-hear sound. […]