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Latest Music Video from Bend’s FFE Films: “Microchip” by Jah Sun

Jah Sun gets futuristic with these video for “Microchip” by Far From Earth Films.

The Source StaffJanuary 7, 2011November 20, 2025

I was on the set of this video shoot this spring out at Bend’s own Rage Films and now it’s awesome to finally see the final product, directed and edited by Tim Cash of Far From Earth Films with help from Rage’s Chris Kas, Sky Pinnick and others.
The song is “Microchip” by northern California reggae star Jah Sun.

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Hear the Songs of the Rolling Stones Tonight in Bend

More than 15 local musicians come together to cover the Rolling Stones.

The Source StaffJanuary 7, 2011September 16, 2023

Are you a Stones fan? Yeah, thought you might be. Well, you’re in luck because once again the Tart Bistro lobby will be transformed tonight into a music venue for another edition of “Night Under the Covers,” an ongoing local music showcase featuring covers of the work of one particular artist.

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The Big Lebowski Screening at the Tower Theatre is Sold Out

The first-ever Lebowski screening at the Tower Theatre in Bend is sold out.

Mike BookeyJanuary 7, 2011May 8, 2024

This week’s issue of the Source features plenty of material on The Big Lebowski, including this essay in which I brazenly denounce anyone who doesn’t enjoy that film.
There’s been plenty of buzz about tomorrow (Saturday) night’s screening of the classic film, which is probably why it was recently announced that the screening is totally sold out.

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Ignite Bend 6 Announced

The sixth installation of Bend’s slideshow presentation event is slated for February 9.

The Source StaffJanuary 7, 2011January 5, 2023

Ignite Bend, the ongoing multi-media event that brings locals up onto the Tower Theatre stage to give five-minute slide show presentations on a variety of topics, has just announced a date for its sixth installation.
Ignite Bend 6 is slated for Wednesday, February 9 at the Tower and coincides with Global Ignite Week.

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Pagan Jug Band Tonight at McMenamins

The Portland old-time band continues its three-night run of free shows.

The Source StaffJanuary 6, 2011April 30, 2024

For the second straight night, Pagan Jug Band, a Portland-based old timey jug band (duh) is playing at McMenamins Old St. Francis School.

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Top 10 Reasons Bend Needs a Skatepark

The Source StaffJanuary 5, 2011March 29, 2023

For our annual Top 10 Issue, we polled some of our local people organizations for their personal top 10 lists. My favorite came from the folks of the Division Street Stakepark Project.

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Ten Fingers, One Voice: Remembering Jazz Great Dr. Billy Taylor

Billy Turner, one of jazz music’s greatest performers, passed away last week.

Bob WoodwardJanuary 4, 2011January 5, 2023

Every form of music has an articulate champion. That person who makes the music more accessible and thereby easier for people to understand and enjoy.

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Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside tomorrow at OSU-Cascades

The Source StaffJanuary 4, 2011January 5, 2023

Sallie Ford and the Sound Outside, one of my favorite bands to come out of Portland lately, is playing a mid-morning gig at the OSU-Cascades Campus Center this Wednesday. I’ve seen Sallie and the gang a few times now and it’s always super fun.

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Empty Space Orchestra Begins Silver Moon Residency This Week

Empty Space Orchestra is playing all month at the Silver Moon.

The Source StaffJanuary 4, 2011June 18, 2024

Empty Space Orchestra, the Bend-based, prog-rock brain-melting instrumentalists, are setting up camp in the Silver Moon this month for four shows featuring a different opening act each week.
The series begins on Friday and features openers The Dela Project (who are filling in for Grant Sabin).

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Bend Finally Gets a Vietnamese Restaurant

The Source StaffJanuary 3, 2011November 20, 2025

I just drove by the former Rico’s Tacos space on NE 3rd Street and saw a beautiful beacon of light in the form of a sign announcing a new Vietnamese restaurant opening. I dropped in to talk to the owners, who were in the middle of some pretty heavy construction.

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