People who see Tommy Castro and the Painkillers on his tour but have yet to hear his album, “Method To My Madness,” will get a good idea of what to expect from this latest release by the time the show is over. For starters, guitarist/singer Castro plans to play upward of eight or nine of […]
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Makin’ Soup in the Maker’s District
123 Ramen offers a cozy lunch or dinner spot on the east side
A small history lesson for you, Benditos: It was 1958 when Japanese company Nissin rolled out the first iteration of the instant noodle—that phenomenon now well-loved by college students with only a microwave to feed them, and middle schoolers whose parents haven’t quite taught them to cook anything else. Fast forward, and behold! Instant noodles, […]
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Let’s Talk it Out
The Conversation Project works to build bridges with words
If there’s one thing people can agree on, it’s that the 2016 election revealed a divided nation. With little to no sign of closing anytime soon, many are looking for a way to bridge the chasm that exists between social and political circles. In partnership with local nonprofits and community groups, Oregon Humanities is working […]
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The Tomorrow Show: Activism can actually be funny!
You can’t stop Donald Trump from occupying the White House (yet). Betsy DeVos? Hired. Kellyanne Conway? Please. Too late for all that. But luckily, no one’s outlawed laughter. Yet. And parody’s still thriving. Who do we thank for this good fortune? You might want to start with cartoonist Dan Perkins, who writes under the name […]
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This is Not a Drill
Tips for taking part in direct action in Central Oregon and beyond
“The greatest hope for humanity lies not in condemning violence but in making violence obsolete.” —JAMILA RAQIB When I was 20 I was pepper sprayed by the Bend Police Department and charged with inciting a riot. The “riot” was silly and the charges were eventually dropped, but I still remember the hiss of that spray […]
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ABC’s of Activism
While the world is far from silent right now, a lot of you are wondering how to get started in being more active, and how to educate yourself in the political and activist spheres. You might not be able to go back to civics class, but here’s a handy guide of terms to help you […]
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GUNG HO FOR SHOWS:
Puccini’s La Boheme, Semi-Toned & Steve Miller Band
Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. Puccini’s La Boheme March 10-11 Whether you’re a seasoned opera buff or not, La Boheme is one of the oldest and most quintessential works in the genre. And you’re in luck, because it comes to Redmond this March! Brought to you through a collaboration from OperaBend, […]
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Boneyards Busy Winter
New debuts across California and the world.
Boneyard Beer, the standard-bearer for good IPA across the mighty state of Oregon, has—in its own words—been “going event-crazy” for the whole month of February. The results are putting the hometown brewer on the map, not just across the Pacific Northwest, but also allowing the brand to quite literally brush shoulders with the world’s best. […]
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Drop Some Knowledge for Science — Take part in the Greater Backyard Bird Count
Believe it or not, citizen scientists are on a roll. The National Audubon Society, in its quest to learn more about birds around our homes, has asked John Q. Public to help it understand what’s going on among metropolitan bird populations by taking part in the the Greater Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Each year, on […]
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Moving from Activism to Office
Open school board spot: It’s nice to see so much engagement in a local race Say what you want about the last election cycle. Say it was a travesty. Say it was a triumph. But whatever you say about it all, you cannot say that it was yet another round of politics as usual. The […]