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Michael Franti Rises Up, Again

Drawing inspiration and positivity from a family crisis
Eric Skelton

For over 20 years, Michael Franti & Spearhead have used an infectious blend of reggae, hip-hop, and rock as a platform for spreading uplifting messages of community and social justice. Of course, it’s easy to radiate positivity and maintain an optimistic worldview when you’re a wildly successful international rock star. But Franti’s resilience to adversity […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Mamma Mia, Another Pizza Place

Pacific Pizza is a great addition to the west side
Avatar photo Phil Busse

Can there ever be enough pizza in the world? Or, even enough pizza joints in one town? With the opening of the very fine, very friendly, and absolutely creative Pacific Pizza in Bend, the answer is most certainly: no. And, yes, there certainly is room for another pizza place in Bend—and, it is likely that […]

Posted inCulture

Peek into the Future

Cascades Theatrical Company unveils its packed 37th season
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

When Cascades Theatrical Company launched its first season, Jimmy Carter was still in office. Now, on the brink of its 37th season, CTC recently hosted its 12th Annual Sneak Peek Gala, presenting scenes from each of the theater’s upcoming productions. And, full disclosure: I acted in one of the scenes and directed another, so it […]

Posted inNews

Destination Downtown

Albany’s Rod Porsche replaces Chuck Arnold at Downtown Bend
Avatar photo Erin Rook

In many ways, Chuck Arnold was as much a fixture in downtown Bend as the silver statue of a man sitting on the bench in front of Starbucks. And now, Rod Porsche, who is taking over Arnold’s position as executive director of the Downtown Bend Business Association (DBBA), knows he has big shoes to fill. […]

Posted inNews

Bernie Sanders’ Secret Sauce

How a Vermont socialist improbably won key elections — and a national stage
Kevin J. Kelley

Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign is surging. In July, nearly 10,000 supporters gathered in Madison, Wisconsin, to hear the 73-year-old socialist senator denounce the Koch brothers and corporate greed. Another 7,500 came to hear him in Portland, Maine. He fired up a crowd of 11,000 in Phoenix, Arizona and, last week, proved as popular as the […]

Posted inMusic

From Heptathlete to Prince

Liv Warfield a powerhouse on the track, and now on stage
Sara Jane Wiltermood

It has been three years since the Olympics in Bejing, so to refresh—the heptathlon is primarily a female event comprised of seven competitions in track and field including: 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200 meters, long jump, javelin throw, and 800 meters. Needless to say, the contenders for this event are the baddest-ass divas […]

Posted inNews

Running on Empty?

Opponents: Council vote threatens to stall transportation funding
Avatar photo Erin Rook

“We have a historical funding problem with street maintenance,” explained Mayor Jim Clinton at the City Council meeting on August 5. “The only solution I see is to ask voters if they want to use a fuel tax to solve that structural problem.” Over the past several weeks, the idea to implement a gas tax […]

Posted inCulture

Give This Film An Oscar

Cartel Land is an unflinching documentary
Avatar photo Phil Busse

Within the first two minutes of Cartel Land, the quality and moral depth of the film is evident. It is a nighttime scene as several men, presumably Mexican, unload ingredients from a truck and begin to cook meth in smoking drum barrels. At first, there is nothing terribly novel about the scene; a man, masked […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Bend Brewfest: The Cheat Sheet

Grab your tokens and try these beers first
Kevin Gifford

Ladies and gentlemen, get your livers ready. Run a couple extra laps around the block. Invest in a good water bottle. Maybe some pretzel necklaces, too. It’s gonna be a long weekend. Bend Brewfest is back, kicking off at noon sharp on Thursday and running (or staggering, depending on how much you indulge) all the […]

Posted inOutside

No Slacker

Local manufacturer is helping pioneer the emerging sport of slacklining
Kevin Sperl

Like most rock climbers in Central Oregon, Jason Fautz was drawn to Smith Rock State Park. But scaling those sheer volcanic cliffs was not what drew his attention. Having moved to the area two years ago from Washington, Fautz was “in a transition in my life;” he naturally sought out what was familiar to him—rock […]

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