When snow has begun to fall again after a fairly long dry spell, my heart flutters at the change in weather. Snow is my love, and I’ve spent close to […]

School of Rock Bend has opened, bringing a unique song-first curriculum to Central Oregon. Unlike traditional music lessons, this performance-based school gets students playing iconic tracks by British Invasion bands and ‘90s rockers immediately. With programs ranging from for toddlers to adult jamming sessions, Music Director Beverly Anderson and her team are building confidence, community, and stage presence. Discover how they are turning music education into a team sport.

Bombaci Handmade Pasta proves that by pairing high-quality ingredients and total attention, pasta becomes its own kind of pleasure. Founders Gabriel Rossi and Annette Solis started the business in the spring of 2024 after years of working together in restaurants.

For Bend athletes, the path to the Winter Olympics is more like a steady current of training than a surging pipeline. For some, it’s a childhood dream, and for each […]