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Jan 5-11, 2012

Vol. 16, No. 1

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Local News

The Traveling Camera: Colombia

Christian Heeb shares photos from his time in Colombia.

By Christian Heeb
Jan 10, 2012
Local News

What's Wrong With Siri?: Apple's personal assistant doesn't mean to be sexist

Women use iPhones, too.

By Source Weekly
Jan 4, 2012
Local News

Late To The Party; Here's My Best Music of 2011

As a [BENT] Contributor for all things musical, I figured I better get a post up about my Top 100 albums and favorite live music from 2011. (before I turn into a pumpkin)

By The Source Staff
Jan 5, 2012
Local News

Enjoy Free Kicks with the Timbers in Bend

Soccer fans rejoice. The Portland Timbers will be kicking it in Bend later this month as part of a statewide "meet the fans" promotion.

By The Source Staff
Jan 4, 2012
Local News

10 Days, 5 States, 2,037 Miles

A look at Tara's fruitful climbing holiday to the Silver State and beyond.

By The Source Staff
Jan 5, 2012
Local News

10 Barrel Brewing to Boise: We're coming!

10 Barrel to open a second brewpub in Boise this summer.

By The Source Staff
Jan 5, 2012
Local News

Tonight's Free Music: Tony Smiley

Tony Smiley: The Loop Ninja, plays for free tonight at McMenamins.

By The Source Staff
Jan 5, 2012
Local News

City Releases Employee Kick-back Investigation Results

The city has released a three-page summary of a controversial disciplinary surrounding a public works employee who accepted gifts from a city-contractor.

By The Source Staff
Jan 6, 2012
Local News

Another One Bites the Dust: Maragas Taverna closes its doors

The Bend Taverna is no more, but operations are expanding at the Culver winery.

By The Source Staff
Jan 6, 2012
Local News

This Weekend: First Friday, Blazers, Roller Dolls, Matt Hopper and more

Here are the things you should be doing in Bend this weekend.

By The Source Staff
Jan 7, 2012
Local News

Coachella Announces Lineup

There is finally a Coachella lineup announcement! It's time to break out the sunscreen! (almost)

By The Source Staff
Jan 10, 2012

Editorial

This Is the First Straight Poop of the Rest of Your Life

A gathering of news makers and headlines from the previous week.

By Source Weekly
Jan 4, 2012
Editorial

Bogged Down on Mirror Pond

Mirror Pond tax district is a bad idea.

By Source Weekly
Jan 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Weathermen Who Don't Know Which Way the Wind Blows

American Meteorological Society discussing global warming.

By Source Weekly
Jan 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

In reply to: Don't surrender Our Surface Water (The Mailbox, 12-21):

By Intern
Jan 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

In reply to: In Search of a Silver Lining: You don't need snow to celebrate the solstice (Outdoors, 12/21):

By Intern
Jan 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Ring Out the Old Straight Poop, Ring In the New (12/28):

By Intern
Jan 4, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Same Name, New Game: Redmond's Clock Tower Pub gets a menu makeover (12/31):

By Intern
Jan 4, 2012

Picks

Our Picks for 1/5-1/12

An assortment of events for the upcoming week selected just for you.

By Source Weekly
Jan 4, 2012

Chow

Little Bites: Sours, Trippels and Stouts, Oh My!: New brewery in Bend promises to fill a hole in Central Oregon's beer scene

The new yet-to-be-named brewery will focus more on niche brews.

Jan 4, 2012
Chow

Clams, Creole and Crème Brûlée: A downtown date night in three parts

A three-course downtown date night.

By Jared Rasic
Jan 4, 2012

Film

A Tale of Two Movies: Spielberg delivers not one but two holiday treats with Tintin and War Horse

Spielberg gives us one really good movie and one not-so-good movie.

By Ross Leonard
Jan 4, 2012
Film

Jingle Bells, Santa Smells, Aliens Are on their Way: The Darkest Hour is a dreary yet hilarious hour and a half

Yet another generic alien invasion movie.

By Morgan P Salvo
Jan 4, 2012
Film Events

A Real Dud: Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One doesn't do its franchise justice

All 4 One isn't the best Ratchet & Clank game ever made.

By Source Weekly
Jan 4, 2012
Film Events

Year of the Dry Bone

New year, new TV shows.

By Wm.™ Steven Humphrey
Jan 4, 2012

Sound Stories & Interviews

Enter the Ninja: Tony Smiley is just one guy and he likes it that way

Tony Smiley still rocking without a band.

By Mike Bookey
Jan 4, 2012

Natural World

Pity the Poor Beaver: Getting reacquainted with our state's namesake critter

Despite what University of Oregon fans say, Oregon is the beaver state.

By Jim Anderson
Jan 4, 2012
Outside Features

Game Time, Fat Time: Why we eat what we eat when we watch sporting events

Big football games mean big calories.

By Mike Bookey
Jan 4, 2012
Outside Features

A Resolute New Year: Plenty of outdoors and volunteer opportunities await in 2012

Resolutions of an outdoor enthusiast.

By Source Weekly
Jan 4, 2012