Life + Culture

Campfire Kitchen in the High Desert

Celebrate Father’s Day the Central Oregon Way with These Simple Fireside Recipes Article by Lynette Confer There is something about cooking a meal over a campfire or campfire stove that slows everything down. In the best ways. Each step feels more intentional. From gathering the ingredients, tools and camping gear, to setting up the campsite and camp kitchen, opportunities abound for connection and a chance for families and friends to gather in ways that just aren’t possible in a crowded...

Wellness

A Mane Event

Personalized Hair Restoration Solutions that Build Confidence Article by Sue Baldani | Photography by Shadow Bear Media A healthy head of hair is often associated with youth and vitality. But as men age, many begin to notice thinning—or even significant hair loss. “Most hair loss in men is due to male pattern hair loss,” says board-certified medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Leslie Carter, owner of Deschutes Dermatology in Bend. “It’s estimated that 80% of men will experience...

Arts + Culture

More Than Music

Local Men Share How Guitar Creates Connection Article by Donna Burklo What is it about guys and guitars? Hypothesis: A guy playing a guitar is in it to get the girl. There is something undeniable about the sexiness of a man caressing the neck, strumming the strings, and gazing lovingly at the curvature of the body - of a guitar. Type ‘what is it about guys and guitars’ into your browser and you’ll have enough fodder to support the hypothesis. Cue the research music. The ‘Guitar Gods Revue’...

Arts + Culture

Mari and Her Dream

Local Band Releases Debut Mini Album Article by Donna Burklo | Photography by Miguel Edwards Mari Wilson took the stage in a long, glittery gown holding an electric guitar with attitude and confidence just like the woman in the picture she saw as a child. That woman was Sister Rosetta Tharpe, 1930’s through early ‘70’s genre-bending singer/guitarist. Photos of Tharpe, known as the “godmother of rock and roll”, portray a joy-filled woman cranking up the volume like nobody’s business when the...

Arts + Culture

Fragments of Beauty

Bend's Mare Schelz Brings Colors and Rhythms of Nature to Life Through Mosaic Stained Glass Article by Lynette Confer | Photography by Natalie Stephenson The way light dances through the hand-cut pieces of glass in Mare Schelz’s intricate stained-glass mosaics reveals her deep love for nature, her reverence for movement and flow, and the joy she finds in creating art, and sharing it with others. Each piece she creates is a luminous reflection of the natural world that surrounds her and the...

Arts + Culture

Where the Music Leads

From Bend to the Top 30 on American Idol Article by Lynette Confer | Photography by Maile Mason This past October, on a stage nearly 2,000 miles from Bend, 23-year old Bella Emry stood in the spotlight, steadying her nerves in front of three celebrity judges on the national stage of American Idol. Just a few months earlier, Emry had been singing in her bedroom, creating videos to post on social media. But an audition video sent in on a whim quickly landed her among a top group of contestants...

Home + Design

Invest in an Outdoor Retreat

Patio World's Legacy of Quality Furnishings Article by Sue Baldani Patio World, the local destination for high quality outdoor furniture, is an institution in Bend. Founded in 1997 by Scott Holmer, it continues to focus on offering the finest furniture with timeless style for outdoor entertaining. Although Scott passed away last year, his son, Eric, is continuing his father’s legacy. “I've loosely been a part of it my whole life because we used to live above our skiing/patio shop,” says...

Fitness

Investing in Every Step

The Simplest Path to Better Health Might be Easier Than You Think Article by Lynette Confer On any given day in Bend, you’ll find people out walking the river trails before work, circling neighborhoods walking their dogs, walking a loop around Drake Park on their lunch break, fitting movement into the rhythms of a busy day. When we think about investment, we usually think in terms of money – savings accounts, portfolios, and long-term returns. But, one of the most valuable investments we can...

Life + Culture

The Power of Knowing

How Learning Leads to Lasting Financial Freedom Article by Julie E. Furnas As access to information and technology continues to grow, financial planning and investment participation has hit an all-time high. Individuals of all ages can develop sound and healthy financial habits and taking personal responsibility for their values, wealth and their future. Research shows that it comes down to four factors: Security – During economic uncertainty, knowledge and long-term planning are...

Fitness

A New Showroom for Outdoor Spa Enjoyment

Relax in Your Own Backyard Article by Sue Baldani Aqua Clear Hot Tubs announces its new showroom and warehouse in Bend. At 6000 square feet, half of it is a modern, welcoming space filled with products customers can see, touch, and even experience. “It's the largest showroom for hot tubs, saunas, and swim spas in central Oregon,” says Christian Zundel, chief financial officer and one of its owners. “Historically, we have been in Sisters and did really well with the Black Butte crowd, but Bend...