The other day I got this comment about the newish Bend restaurant, 38 Degrees: Linda Brown writes: I was wondering if anyone has said anything about the new restaurant, 38 Degrees. I don’t know if you can help me but I had the worst experience there that I want people to know about it. Could you help out. I don’t know much about the restaurant, but most reviews I’ve seen are favorable. I want to … Continue reading →
Saturday’s a busy day! It’s the 18th annual High Desert Celtic Festival out near Redmond, at Cline Falls Ranch on the corner of Highway 126 and 67th Street. There will be food, music, vendors, and of course, the Highland Games, featuring such events as the caber toss, putting the stone, and the hammer throw. The Festival starts at 9am and lasts until the "wee hours." There will be a pub with beer provided by Cascade … Continue reading →
According to this item over at the local Fox News site, the giant golf nets over at the defunct Volcano Golf Center (behind Target) are coming down soon. The news item says they’re 100 feet tall, but they seem much taller to me… I remember when they were first erected (1999). Man, there was some huge controversy over those nets. People were complaining over the ruination of the skyline and the views (not that there … Continue reading →
This looks pretty cool: The Des Chutes Historical Society’s annual yard sale and ice cream social. It’s being held tomorrow (Saturday the 12th) from 8am until 2pm at their downtown location at 129 NW Idaho (kitty corner from the old library building). According to KTVZ.com: The annual fundraiser, held by volunteers each year, benefits Historical Center operations, including collections care, programming and new exhibits. All citizens are invited to enjoy the large sale, which will … Continue reading →
The Cascade Festival of Music is coming up at the end of this month, from August 26th through September 2nd. The concerts each day take place in Drake Park, and tickets range in price from $15 to $38. (Although you could just hang out around the park and listen to music for free… not unlike floating the river during concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.) And lest you think the Festival is all about classical … Continue reading →
View Calendar
✔ Subscribe
Add to Google
Visit www.bendbulletin.com/nearfar
to download The Bulletin's free two-disc compilation Near/Far,
containing the best of 2011 in free MP3s from Central Oregon and national acts!