Monthly Archives: August 2006

Labor Day weekend

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Jon

All sort of things going on this Labor Day weekend. Friday the 1st is the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Bend. Friday night also has "Batman Begins" at Munch and Movies in McKay Park. And don’t forget Friday’s Cascade … Continue reading →

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Jokers Bar & Grill (?)

Posted on August 29, 2006 by Jon

I don’t know if I’m behind the times on this or what, but how long has there been a bar in the old Elks building downtown? I’m talking about Jokers Bar & Grill (nothing to see on that site). It’s … Continue reading →

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The real Best of Bend 2006

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Jon

monkeyinabox has posted a funny-yet-oh-so-true voting form for the Real Best of Bend 2006. It’s a rip on tribute to The Source‘s annual Best of Bend edition. But I like this version better. With categories such as "Best Skanky Bar" … Continue reading →

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Chalk shadow outlines

Posted on August 28, 2006 by Jon

I’ve noticed lately that someone has been making chalk outlines of shadows on sidewalks in downtown. Has anyone else seen these? What I mean is, the chalk artist traces the outline of a shadow of an object during a certain … Continue reading →

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Two articles

Posted on August 25, 2006 by Jon

Pointers to a couple of dead-tree (yet online) articles I thought were good: The Town That Doesn’t Want to Bend: Walla Walla citizens see Bend as a model of how not to grow: The Source Weekly‘s cover story this week. … Continue reading →

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