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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
Brian Jennings

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 […]

Posted inCulture

Wonderful Spirits

Local Christmas shows range from goofy to heartwarming
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

Everyone is looking for something different in their Christmas and the holiday season in general. For some, it’s a way to get some time off of school or work, and for others it’s a time to reflect on what they’re grateful for while surrounded by friends and family. The holidays can also be a rough […]

Posted inCulture

Should You or Shouldn’t You?

Tips for pulling off the re-gifting thing
Annette Benedetti

It’s Christmas morning. Your entire extended family—including your parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, and even cousins whose names you can’t remember— have traveled great distances to come together and celebrate. You have prepared yourself in advance by perfecting the appearance of the natural looking smile and rehearsing the ever-enthusiastic “Thank you!” The room is […]

Posted inFood & Drink

Land of the Spotted Cow

New Glarus: Only available in America’s Dairyland
Kevin Gifford

Next up in beer reviewer Kevin Gifford’s beer trek across the nation: Wisconsin. It feels, in modern-day Bend (and Portland for that matter), that Boneyard’s RPM IPA is available at every establishment that has a liquor license. It’s ubiquitous. And across the entire state of Wisconsin—from the college bars of Madison to the rural supper […]

Posted inOpinion

Letters 12/7-12/14

The Source Staff

In Response to, “Inside the Malheur Trail,” (11/9) Thank you for your invitation to respond to the insider perspective. The well written article about how the verdict was decided clarified for me the absolute insanity of our national legal system that permits individuals to shirk responsibility for engaging in behaviors that created millions of dollars […]

Posted inOutside

Winter Wheels

Snow and ice? Nothing a well-prepped cyclist can’t handle
Russ Axon

When the snow hits the ground, it doesn’t mean your bike tires have to leave it. Between the potentially slippery roads, the restrictive snowfall and the unpleasant chill, it seems like an easy choice for cycling commuters to store away their bicycles for the season. Handling winter weather can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. […]

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Gods and Monsters

Disney strikes again with the lovely “Moana”
Avatar photo Jared Rasic

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

Avatar photo Jared Rasic

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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