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Little Bites: Saying Goodbye to Family Businesses

Mazza Bistro Closing; Devores Selling
Lisa Sipe

Just as they turned five years old, Mazza Bistro announced on Facebook, “Dear customers, this is to inform you that this coming Thursday, March 30th, will be Mazza’s last day in business due to loss of lease.” Mazza Bistro was a family-owned authentic Middle Eastern restaurant that served fresh, affordable food downtown. Michel Shehadeh, executive […]

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Picks 4/6-12

Gerry Lopez Big Wave Challenge, Moon Hooch, Bend Bike Swap + Adventure Gear Swap, Fade In & more
The Source Staff

Moon Hooch & The Lucy Ring Thursday 6 RAUNCHY SAX — Prepare for a horn explosion that is oh-so gratifying! Two dueling saxes add percussion beats that are guaranteed to impress. Quickly gaining notoriety, the ‘Hooch has opened for the likes of Beats Antique and They Might Be Giants. Playing like they’re performing to a […]

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The Search for a Candy Factory

Finding a home rental can be tough in Bend—and the trend continues in commercial kitchens
Lisa Sipe

If the availability of commercial kitchen space is an indication, Bend likes its sweets, treats and eats. A combination of the popularity of locally made food products, food trucks and the legalization of marijuana are making it tough to find a commercial kitchen space in Bend. It’s not tough to see why; in the last […]

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Pulp Friction

Hollywood-tinged dark comedy makes world premiere
Howard Leff

Two sisters. One boyfriend. And a harrowing family dysfunction on full boil—one that’s growing ever hotter with each passing moment. Throw in a loaded .357 magnum and you have more than enough ingredients for a darkly comedic trip through Los Angeles’ already pressurized Hollywood Hills – where dreams go to die on all those narrow […]

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Baskets of Laughs

Comedian Louie Anderson is still a stand-up at heart
Isaac Kozell

In the world of comedy it takes a lot to stay relevant, especially if your career spans over three decades. But Louie Anderson has figured out a way to stay on the radar, transcending generations of fans with his work on the stage, screen, and in print. He’s a respected comedian, Emmy Award-winning actor, and […]

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GUNG HO FOR SHOWS

Survivorman Les Stroud, Son Volt & Ween
Avatar photo Magdalena Bokowa

Book these shows now so you don’t miss out. SURVIVORMAN LES STROUD April 8 MUSICAL STORYTELLING — What do you do when you’re sitting in sub zero temps, alone in the woods, escaping bears? Why, you learn harmonica of course! Known for his “Survivorman” documentary series, which was the only internationally broadcast series entirely written, […]

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Classical Boom

Black Violin may just turn the Tower on its ear
Avatar photo Richard Sitts

With a definite departure from only classical or bluegrass music, these guys are not your grandparents’ string players. Heck, they’re not even your parents’ string players. The duo Black Violin whips up a high-energy hybrid of classical, hip-hop, rock and other musical genres that reaches out and grabs the listener by the ears. Head-bobbing is […]

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Little Bites

Empty Bowls: Good food, good cause.
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

Looking for a way to get out and about, and to benefit a good cause at the same time? This might be your jam. Tickets are now on sale for the 4th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, taking place at Ridgeview High School in Redmond March 26. Here’s how it works: students from the ceramics classes […]

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Your Number is Up

The secrets behind “auctioning” food at the table, and other server tricks of the trade
Marscha Lynch

“Who had the pork chop?” We’ve all been through this. You and your dining companions have chosen a restaurant, been seated, presented with menus and had your orders taken. When the food arrives, the server starts making you do all the work. It’s a conversation-stopper. Hands point to one another across the table. A glass […]

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Makin’ Soup in the Maker’s District

123 Ramen offers a cozy lunch or dinner spot on the east side
Avatar photo Nicole Vulcan

A small history lesson for you, Benditos: It was 1958 when Japanese company Nissin rolled out the first iteration of the instant noodle—that phenomenon now well-loved by college students with only a microwave to feed them, and middle schoolers whose parents haven’t quite taught them to cook anything else. Fast forward, and behold! Instant noodles, […]

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