I sound like a broken record at this point, but I’ll say it again: Disney is having one hell of a year. Not just in terms of dollars at the box office, but creatively they have done some of their best work in years. While “Alice Through the Looking Glass” was rotten and “Queen of […]
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Picks 12/7-12/14
Thursday 8 Voetberg Family Christmas CHRISTMAS SHOW—Touring can already be somewhat taxing for a band, so imagine how much harder it must be when everyone is related! The Voetbergs aren’t just national fiddle champions and flat picking champions; they’re also siblings ages 14-27. Each of them plays well beyond their years, as they’re all virtuosic […]
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Outdoor Gifts for the Non-Skier
Shopping for that Bendite who doesn’t ski or snowboard? Fret no more, gift givers. Here’s a cheat sheet to soothe your holiday anxiety. Support local businesses, stay within your budget, and make someone’s day. And as always, the key to surviving the holiday crowds is knowing exactly what you’re looking for. “Day Hiking Bend and […]
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Channeling NOLA’s Juju
Portland’s MarchFourth mixes funky big band vibes with a carnival spectacle
Propelled by an eccentricity that is uniquely Portland, MarchFourth has always been fueled by the magic of New Orleans. The city “has been in our DNA since the band’s inception,” yet “in a spiritual sense more than musical sense,” explains founding member and band leader John Averill. With more than a dozen members—musical or otherwise—on […]
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Outdoor Gifts of Experience
How many of last year’s gifts are collecting dust in an attic or closet right now? Don’t make that mistake again this year. Lovers of the outdoors want excitement…the kind of adventure that can’t be held in anyone’s hands. This year, give someone an outdoor gift of experience. BC 101 Guided Backcountry Outing at Oregon Ski […]
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Hate Will Always Lose
“Loving” tells a timely story of our past
Richard and Mildred Loving didn’t set out to change the world. Richard’s days were mostly spent as a construction worker during the day, or on hot rods in his spare time. Mildred took care of their kids and kept the house. As their case became national news and ended up in the Supreme Court, they […]
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Outside Gifts for the Gearhead
From hikes to bikes to back country, you’re the lover of all things outdoors—and this time of year, you’re itching to see what hot new products are out there for you to get your hands on. Never fear, dear gearhead: we have you covered. Whether it’s for you or for the outdoors-obsessed person in your […]
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Was It All Just a Blue Dream?
Many Americans of many different backgrounds have been gripped with fear over the possible consequences of the recent presidential election. But one group of “undesirable” Americans has been overlooked. This is a different kind of group, one not based on ethnicity or religion, but rather employment status. Thousands of Oregonians are either employees or owners […]
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Outside Gifts the Whole Family Can Enjoy Together
Family Tent Every outdoorsy family needs a mobile living space and there’s nothing as flexible and easy to transport as a tent. The Marmot Limestone 8 P Tent ($650) is giant but easy and quick to set up. It provides two rooms of livable space and accommodates eight people. This mobile living space comes with […]
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Old Souls and Royal Jelly
Two very different bands equal one major show
At first glance, Marty O’Reilly and Royal Jelly Jive don’t have much in common. O’Reilly and his band the Old Soul Orchestra are introspective with their music constantly building in intensity and emotion. Their records sound like the scores to beautiful noir masterpieces that have never been made. Royal Jelly Jive, meanwhile, sounds like a […]
