In this episode Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer spends time with Nate Wyeth, VP of Marketing & Communications at Visit Bend. They talk about Nate’s long tenure with the organization and how it has evolved over the years. In the lively conversation the pair also talk about destination management, sustainability, AI, golden retrievers and wanderlust! […]
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LISTEN: Laura Handy, Executive Director Heart of Oregon Corps 🎧
In this Bend Don’t Break episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer converses with the Executive Director of the Heart of Oregon Corps, Laura Handy. Laura has served Heart of Oregon Corps for 16 years, led the organization for over 10 years, and has extensive experience networking in the community and building solid partnerships with local […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend: Owner Andy Rhine & Brewmaster Ryan Schmiege, Cascade Lakes Brewing 🎧
A chat with Andy Rhine and Ryan Schmiege of Cascade Lakes Brewing about beer trends, consumer trends, and why people still love brown and red ales.
This episode of Grand Craft Bend welcomes Cascade Lakes Brewing’s owner, Andy Rhine, and brewmaster, Ryan Schmiege. We discuss what’s new with Central Oregon’s second oldest brewery that’s turning 30 years old, craft beer styles that have come, gone, and come back again during that time, and why the Rhine family recently converted it into Oregon’s second-ever not-for-profit brewery. […]
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LISTEN: John J. Graham, Executive Director CBIPD At COCC 🎧
New ED at CBIPD at COCC talks AI
Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer visits with the new executive director of the Center for Business, Industry and Professional Development at COCC, John J. Graham. John talks about his new position and why he was lured out of retirement to take it … and also dives into AI and the exciting ways he thinks it […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend: Grant McFarren, Crux Fermentation Project 🎧
A chat with Grant McFarren of Crux Fermentation Project about seasonal beers, other new beers, non-alcoholic beers, and Crux’s non-beer projects including cider, wine, whiskey, and more.
This episode of Grand Craft Bend welcomes Crux Fermentation Project’s assistant brewmaster, Grand, er, Grant McFarren. This brewery, er, fermentation project, has so many plates spinning. There are new beers using new hops, new locations like its pub in Portland (and perhaps another new spot in Bend), surprising best-selling offerings, not to mention upcoming fermented beverages. In this episode we […]
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LISTEN: Thor Erickson, Cascade Culinary Institute Chef/Educator 🎧
Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer and Food Editor Donna Britt have a lively conversation with CCI Chef/Educator Thor Erickson in this Bend Don’t Break podcast episode. Winner of the 2013 International Association of Culinary Professionals Culinary Teacher of the Year award, Thor talks about his love of teaching, his trip to the White House, his […]
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LISTEN: Grand Craft Bend: Robin & Todd Clement, Monkless Belgian Ales 🎧
Monkless Belgian Ales founders on the popularity of Belgian ales and their new Monkless Abbey.
This episode of Grand Craft BEND welcomes Robin and Todd Clement, founders of Monkless Belgian Ales. The Clements personify a Hollywood love story, if Hollywood was a beer-soaked high desert town that focused on true and truly lovable characters. Whereas the Monkless Brasserie became the brewing company’s sequel, we learn about the upcoming Monkless Abbey to complete the trilogy. Listen now: Source Weekly […]
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LISTEN: Jason Kropf, Oregon State Rep., House District 54 🎧
Oregon State Representative Jason Kropf on issues and current legislative session
In this episode, SW publisher Aaron Switzer chats with State Representative Jason Kropf as he’s headed into the 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly, which convened for the 2024 Legislative Session on Monday, February 5th. Jason represents House District 54 in the Legislature. Elected in November 2020, Jason is currently in his second term of office. Hear […]
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LISTEN: Marcus LeGrand, COCC Afrocentric Program Coordinator 🎧
Celebrating Black History Month with Marcus LeGrand, COCC Afrocentric Program Coordinator
February is Black History Month and in this episode, SW publisher Aaron Switzer visits with Marcus LeGrand, Afrocentric Program Coordinator at Central Oregon Community College. The college is hosting events throughout the month including a drum making class, a screening of Blend: On Being Black in Bend and an author event with Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggets […]
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LISTEN: Bend Don’t Break: Marieka Greene, MBSEF Events/Financial Development Director 🎧
MBSEF Events/Financial Development Director talks about the iconic PPP race in Bend and the legacy of the Foundation.
In this episode, Source Weekly publisher Aaron Switzer hangs out with Marieka Greene, the new Events and Financial Development Director at Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation (MBSEF). Greene has served in this role since September 1st, 2023, but has been involved in the organization, primarily as a volunteer and event participant, since moving to Bend […]
