Food + Beverage

Sips Cocktail Catering

Custom Signature Cocktails and Mobile Catering for Memorable Events Article by Julie E. Furnas It's been said that if you do what you love, you’ll never have to work a day in your life. For Ryan Johnson, owner and operator of Sips Cocktail Catering, mixing the perfect drink for people is ‘getting paid to have fun!’ Putting together the perfect signature cocktail for a bride and groom, a corporate holiday party or a fundraiser is what drives Johnson to do what he does. “Creating a unique drink...

Arts + Culture

Life in Pictures

A Legacy of Everlasting Love Letters Through the Camera Lens Article by Julie E. Furnas | Photography by Gary Calicott Bend Lifestyle magazine remembers Gary Calicott, who passed away on March 26, 2025. Calicott was a frequent photographer for the magazine and, beyond that, he photographed some of the most iconic spaces in Oregon and around the world. His ability to capture musicians at the right moment during concerts was uncanny and his images of wide-open spaces and starscapes were his...

Arts + Culture

Meet Marcus LeGrand

Stepping Up for Future Generations Article by Lynette Confer | Photography by Natalie Stephenson In a world often driven by quick answers and surface-level understanding, a local educator stands apart – an unwavering advocate for curiosity, self-inquiry, and critical thought. More than just an educator, Marcus LeGrand acts as a catalyst for transformation, challenging those he mentors to dig deeper, question more, and engage the world with open minds and resilient spirits. He inspires those...

Fitness

Tips for Men’s Health and Wellness

Taking the Time to Balance Article by Lynette Confer True strength isn’t just built in the gym – it’s forged in the daily commitment to care for your body, sharpen your mind, and fuel your spirit. For too long, men have been conditioned to power through pain, bottle up stress, and put off doctor visits until something breaks. But real vitality does not come from ignoring the signals, it comes from tuning in. Taking care of your health is not just about living a longer life – it’s about living...

Life + Culture

Coming Full Circle

Bringing Life and End of Life Fully Into Focus Article by Lynette Confer | Photography by Natalie Stephenson In a world that often shies away from conversations about death, one nonprofit is breaking the silence – offering grief literacy, end-of-life doula training and services, and a compassionate space to normalize discussions about life’s final chapter. The Peaceful Presence Project is a non-profit organization whose mission is to “reimagine and transform the way communities talk about...

Beauty

About Face

A Clear Vision of Health and Beauty   Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Natalie Stephenson A year after graduating college, where she majored in anthropology and minored in French, Dr. Tara Goecks traveled to Burkina Faso, West Africa, with the Peace Corps. This trip, which lasted two years, changed the trajectory of her life. “I was a health volunteer and worked in health clinics in a remote village,” she says. “There, I saw a lot of different diseases and pathology and was able to...

Arts + Culture

Oregon’s Poet Laureate

Ellen Waterston – Painting a Portrait of the Central Oregon High Desert with Words Article by Julie E. Furnas | Photography by Shadow Bear Media In recognition of women this month, Bend Lifestyle magazine was honored to spend a bit of time with Oregon Poet Laureate and high desert author, Ellen Waterston. Best known for her poetry and literary nonfiction, Waterston uses the desert as a backdrop, a character - a connection to the human narrative and the world at large. Her poetry and prose...

Life + Culture

Mother May I?

May I Please Tell You Why I Love May? Article by Sharon Maier-Kennelly High Desert Food and Farm Alliance (HDFFA) believes everyone deserves good food. At the heart of that belief is their commitment to supporting, showcasing, and elevating local producers who work so hard to bring fresh, healthy, nutritious food from their farms to our own tables. Farmers Markets! HDFFA is always excited to welcome May, a month that arrives in the High Desert with an abundance of gifts. With the arrival...

Life + Culture

Soaring to New Heights

Local Young Woman Attains Prestigious Amelia Earhart Award and High Ranking in Civil Air Patrol Article by Lynette Confer After joining the local High Desert Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) just three years ago, 16 year-old Bend native Taylor Goodrich has soared to new heights by earning the rank of Captain in the CAP Cadet program, serving as the Cadet Commander for the local squadron and earning the prestigious Amelia Earhart award – an achievement reserved for only the top...

Finance + Legal Services

A Holistic Approach to Investing

Equilus Group Inc. Offers Their Financial Services in Bend Article by Lynette Confer In 2013, Equilus Group Inc. (EGI) was founded by Joel Frank, in Wenatchee, WA. EGI is a Registered Investment Advisory firm. Mike Musco, a Financial Advisor for the firm, resides in Bend. He meets with clients at the Equilus Capital Partners office in Bend’s Northwest Crossing. Musco brings extensive experience to the EGI team, having spent eight years at Microsoft in business and finance management roles...