Well, well, well, Central Oregon… It’s that time of year again. Windshields are thoroughly, annoyingly iced up in the morning, asses have been bruised at least once (cuz someone(!) forgot to shovel and salt the walkway last night), and “Shorts Guy” has been spotted in his puffy, sitting outside of [insert favorite bar/pub here], pounding […]
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Posted inCulture
From Cindercone to Mud Lake
Cindercone Clay Center is closed, but a new studio has opened in its place
In early fall, Cindercone Clay Center quietly closed after 17 years as one of Bend’s first and longest-running shared art studios. Its founder, Chad Fox (think Boneyard beer steins), is pursuing a new endeavor and returning to the simpler life of being a studio artist—allowing himself the joy of focusing on his own craft while […]
Posted inBest Of Central Oregon
Best Boutique
Bedouin
Bedouin has been a mainstay in Sisters since 1986, the year Janet Brockway opened the doors. Way back when, as a teenager, Harmony Thomas worked in the boutique—so when Brockway decided to retire, Thomas was a natural fit to take over, buying the business from that original owner last year. Since then, Thomas has been […]
Posted inFood & Drink
Bend Farmers Market Opening Day
Fresh veggies, bread and other yummy stuff, in video form
Fresh flowers and veggies, o my! Plus a lot of other fun stuff. Source contributor Toby Nolan shot this short video from opening day of the downtown Bend Farmers Market May 2. Check Nolan out on Instagram at @oregononthefly and @branchandbarreldesigns, or email him at tobysnolan@gmail.com.