Get ready, Central Oregon: A legend is headed our way this summer. Bob Dylan has announced a summer 2020 tour across the U.S., starting at the Les Schwab Amphitheater June 4. Dylan will be joined by special guests Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats as well as the Hot Club of Cowtown. The last time Dylan, […]
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It’s That Time of the Year Again!
Juniper Swim and Fitness Center pool cover coming off this week
Bend Park and Recreation announce the removal of the pool cover at Juniper Swim and Fitness Center.
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Gung Ho for Shows: The Roots Live in Bend
The Grammy award winning group performs at Les Schwab Amphitheater
Deep breaths. The legendary Roots crew is coming to Bend this summer. If you’re not familiar with the band’s legacy, you might recognize them from being the house band on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Founded at the Philadelphia High School For Creative and Performing Arts in 1987 by Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq […]
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Gung Ho for Shows: Sisters Saloon Summer Concert Series
Enjoy some summer nights on the patio
The snow is finally starting to melt and the sun is creeping out—which means we can all start to slowly daydream about those warm summer days. Now, what’s a better pairing with that season than some live music? Luckily for Central Oregonians, the Sisters Saloon Summer Concert Series was just announced. Gather up your friends […]
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Quite Possibly the Strangest List Bend Has Made It On
Top outdoor destinations, check. Fastest-growing, check. But coldest?!
Bend makes its way onto a host of Top 10 and “Best” lists. The city has been listed among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. this year, and routinely gets accolades for being among the best outdoor destinations, according to this mag or that. But this could quite possibly be the most off-base list our […]
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10 Tips to Prevent Your Dog from Getting Lost During Summer
Keep your pups safe all summer long
Has your dog ever gone AWOL: Absent Without a Leash? It can be terrifying! One minute everything is fine, then the next you realize your dog is missing. Whether your pooch bolts out the front door because he’s scared of fireworks or runs away while you’re camping, losing your pet is scary. Let’s review ways […]
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Bored with Your Summer Already?
Check out these summer fun ideas, just in time for the official start of the season
The official start of the summer season upon us, and the days are open for all types of summer adventures. Just in case you don’t already have your summer stuffed full of activities, we’ve rounded up a whole bunch of activities happening around the area—perfect for anyone wanting to get out in the sun this […]
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Positive Vibes
It’s known as an annual evening of happiness in Bend. One Source writer sets out to find out more about the reasons so many people flock to a Michael Franti show
A few tell-tale signs signify summer in Bend. One of them: The annual gathering of “Soulrockers,” with Michael Franti at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. I first saw Franti four summers ago at the Amphitheater, but the tradition started years before that. Fans converge on the grassy lawn at the Amphitheater for an evening of extreme […]
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Scenes from the Bite of Bend
A weekend of food trucks, beer and live music.
Check out some scenes from the Bite of Bend this past weekend, as photographed by Source intern, Chloe Green.
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School’s (almost) out for the summer!
Here’s where to send your kids for free fun and food
What are you supposed to do with your kids and all their free time? How about something free!? Bend offers so many fun activities for kids and their parents this summer. Here’s where to start. Free Lunch For many, kids’ school meals are a substantial part of their day—so why should it be any different in […]