Shane Black makes movies people either love or hate. There never seems to be any middle ground. His filmography is filled with smash hits or financial disappointments, nary a mild success to be found. In his early ’20s he sold the script for “Lethal Weapon.” Over the next few years he had his fingers in […]
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Woodpeckers of North America
Present-day birders will certainly recall the name, Roger Tory Peterson, as the leader in nature field guides. It isn’t just birds that made up his list of interests, but subjects covering a wide area of natural history, from birds to edible plants. Today, the Peterson Field Guides continue to proliferate, and thanks to local birder, […]
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Alabama Shakes’ Drummer Steve Johnson & ‘Sound & Color’
Sold out show in Bend kicks off summer music season
Alabama Shakes’ current album, “Sound & Color,” is one of the boldest second albums in recent years, taking the fairly straightforward (but stirring) blues and soul-rooted rock of the group’s 2012 debut, “Boys & Girls,” and turning it on its ear with a host of stylistic twists and an adventurous approach to the music. Some […]
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All in the Game
Rapper TOPE comes to Bend
Portland-born rapper/producer Anthony “Tope” Anderson is on the way up. Since his debut in 2010, he has collaborated with some of the best names in hip-hop music including Abstract Rude, Scarub, Myka 9 and Slum Village. He’s shared the stage with names like Aesop Rock, Talib Kweli, Run the Jewels, Black Milk and Digable Planets. […]
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Federal Government Lags Behind Common Sense Cannabis Voters
One of the main reasons that cannabis has been legalized in more and more states, both for medicinal and so-called recreational uses, is a major shift in public perception about the benefits and harms of the drug. Indeed, all five of the jurisdictions that currently have a legal non-medicinal cannabis industry—Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Colorado, and […]
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“Heart Like a Wheel”
Honey Don’t
Honey Don’t is a local band to see at the 4 Peaks Music Festival on June 16, bringing all that Americana music has to offer: bluegrass, folk, old timey, country, blues, swing and even bits of jazz. It is a genre limited only by the artist’s interpretations and this group shows no restraint. The band […]
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Summer Movie Previews—Part Two
Welcome back to Part Two of the Summer Movie preview, in which the month of July is covered. There are a ton of exciting releases not covered here, so look at this as a guide for the huge stuff. Enjoy. July 1 “The BFG” What it’s about: It’s an adaptation of the lovely Roald Dahl […]
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Picks 5/25-6/1
Thursday 26 Alice Hoffman AUTHOR! AUTHOR!—Hoffman is living a writer’s dream. With dozens of novels, children’s books and screenwriting credits including “Independence Day” and “Practical Magic,” her name is often on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Her novel, “Here on Earth,” received the stamp of approval of Queen Oprah as well. She’s the […]
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Central Oregon Hunting and Fishing
National Wild Turkey Federation
Nineteen years ago Jeff DeLeon’s life took a major turn. A car accident paralyzed the military veteran from the waist down. Eric Keefer’s life changed in a similar way when he was paralyzed from an ATV accident. Both men, one a vet and the other not, have something in common. They love the outdoors and […]
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Tetherow’s New Head Golf Pro Jake Edwards
A family-friendly atmosphere welcomes younger golfers
The Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA) Tour is considered one of the most valuable audiences in sports, more likely to own second homes, use the advice of a financial advisor and invest more than $100,000. The demographics of PGA Tour viewers includes more C-suite executives and more women in top management positions. Yet, despite the value […]
