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Say it ain’t so! 5 Signs You Have the Dreaded “Beer Fatigue.”
Reaching for that cider? The kombucha? Think we should have a Vodka Trail? We feel you.
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Brian Potwin
Bike guy, active transportation
manager—and a lot more
“I’m an experienced bike rider. It’s easy for me to bike around town. But it can ge hard for others. They don’t find it easy, and I want to be able to share that experience with them.” — Brian Potwin M any Bendites might think of Brian Potwin as “The Bike Guy,” since he works […]
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Check out the ScareGrounds haunted houses this Halloween weekend!
There’s nothing that screams “Halloween” more than a haunted house filled with zombies, hillbillies and killer clowns. And you’re in luck. The ScareGounds in Redmond has three haunted houses open for business, all with a different flavor, between now and Halloween. Pick your poison, or explore all three—”Attack of the Zombies,” “Hillbilly Hell and “3D […]
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Haunted Houses: From The Streets to the ScareGrounds
Halloween haunts that’ll get you in the spirit
S ome people like Halloween. These locals love it. If you’re looking for some haunted attractions that’ll give your kids a scare, check out these houses that went all out for All Hollows’ Eve. For all of the photos, see here. RIVERFRONT DRIVE., DOWNTOWN BEND On the 100 block of NW Riverfront Drive, Tucked away […]
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Hella Big Air offers a hella big party and more
HELLA — (adverb) very; extremely BIG — (adjective) large, as in size, height or width AIR — (noun) a jump or airborne stunt The stakes high, risks consequential, speeds unnerving, airtime maximized. What is it about a big jump that brings people together? Is it for the glory, the gold or both? An 82-foot-gap jump […]
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Problems on the Plaza
Bend’s downtown is a gathering place for the city—but business owners, officials and loitering youth all differ on how the area should be used
In 2010, the historic Rademacher House—home to Bend’s first mayor—was the site of Arts Central’s educational programming. That year, the organization opted to close down classes in the space, after “a vile act was committed in full view on the porch.” Inside, a group of young children were gathered for an arts class when the […]
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No Fish
Federal legislation combined with a drought year results in trouble for trout on the Crooked River
The Crooked River below Bowman Dam and the Prineville Reservoir is regarded as a blue ribbon fishery for Oregon’s native Redband trout. It may be highly regarded by anglers—but at the moment, that image has been dealt a serious blow. At the heart of the issue is federal legislation passed in December 2014, which allocated […]
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It’s Pronounced ‘Fronk-en-steen’
2nd St. Theater rolls out its “Young Frankenstein” musical
I hate to add to the already-divisive atmosphere our country is facing this year, but I have to say it: “Young Frankenstein” is the funniest movie of all time. I know, I know—you’re going to say that “Anchorman” is funnier, or perhaps “Ghostbusters” or the latest Kevin Hart cash-in. Nope. They’re not. I’ve thought about […]
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When Man Becomes Monster
The Source’s Arts & Culture Editor gets a drastic makeover for his part in “Young Frankenstein”
Most guys don’t relish the thought of going bald on top—and neither does the Source’s Arts & Culture editor Jared Rasic. But when it’s required of you in order to play a part in a local play, you do what you can. Jared started off his week getting his head and face shaved, in preparation […]
