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Annual Music on The Green Event Kicks Off Summer in Redmond

The long-running community festival takes place through Sept. 3 at American Legion Park
Avatar photo by Julianna LaFollette

Redmond’s annual summer concert series, Music on the Green, kicked off on June 25, with several more shows on the horizon. This year, the concert series will take place at a new venue – American Legion Park – while still offering the same family-friendly, block party atmosphere. The concerts take place on alternating Wednesday evenings, […]

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Formulaic One

"F1" stays in its lane
Avatar photo by Jared Rasic

There’s nothing really that wrong with “F1,” the new film from Joseph Kosinski, the mastermind behind “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Tron: Legacy” and a few other films without colons. As someone with less than zero interest in Formula One racing, I found myself invested in the story, while still wishing the film would paint outside the […]

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The Extinction of Awe

“Jurassic World: Rebirth” fails to evolve
Avatar photo by Jared Rasic

I don’t think this is much of a hot take, but here we go anyway: the only good Jurassic movies are the first two, the ones directed by Spielberg. I get that “Jurassic Park III,” “Jurassic World,” “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” and “Jurassic World: Dominion” have their fans and I’m sure that if you were a […]

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“Welcome the Night”

High Desert Museum celebrates critters of the night
Avatar photo by Nic Moye

Several ecosystems begin to stir on land and in the air once the sun goes down. Most people don’t notice or are surrounded by too much artificial light to witness it. The High Desert Museum is offering a chance to “Welcome the Night.” The family friendly event on July 16 is an opportunity to discover […]

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I Want My Cannabis Social Lounge!

Tokers wish to be treated on par with users of alcohol
by Josh Jardine

As Oregon hits the 10-year mark this month for its Adult Use cannabis program, the most frustrating aspect is where within Pacific Wonderland one may legally consume cannabis. The short answer is within your home, or front/back yard, provided you have a fence or other view blocking structures. This is to prevent those under the […]

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Robopocalypse

A Musical Sci-Fi Puppet Invasion Hits Bend at the Domino Room
by Julie Furnas

Music! Horror! Science Fiction! Puppets! Yes, puppets are coming to Bend on Aug. 7 to showcase their new musical, Robopocalypse and this isn’t your average puppet show! Fresh off their celebrated and widely popular national tour, Puppeteers for Fears, brings their premiere all-puppet horror and science fiction musical comedy troupe to Bend, presenting a terrifying […]

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Cascade Equinox Festival

Musical Magic Reigns at this Grand Event
Avatar photo by Sarah Isak-Goode

Brace yourselves, music lovers! As it kicks off its third year, Cascade Equinox Festival is preparing for its most electrifying edition yet, making its triumphant return to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond this September. Celebrated for its diverse programming and captivating experiences, the festival takes an exciting, fresh direction in 2025, pivoting toward a […]

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Freedom Cities: Deregulating “The American Dream”

As policy groups push for less-regulated “Freedom Cities” on public lands, with some outside of Bend and Redmond, locals grapple with the idea of public land sales
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Revitalization. Prosperity. Innovation. These are all words some policy groups have used to describe a concept they’re calling “Freedom Cities” — an idea that proposes to create new urban districts on underutilized public lands. The idea, in concept, is that the areas would allow for accelerated and affordable housing, as well as advancements in manufacturing, […]

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