Monthly Archives: August 2007

BendNights.com Two Year Spectacular

BendNights.com is two years old, and they’re celebrating with style: It’s time to celebrate BendNights.com’s two year anniversary as Central Oregon’s media leader in nightlife information and event production/promotion. And, we’re doing it big! Clearwire Wireless Broadband presents The BendNights.com Two year Spectacular; a night of music, comedy, drink, and food, all at Oregon’s favorite event venue, The Les Schwab Amphitheater. Todd Bridges from "Diff’rent Strokes" and "Everybody Hates Chris" hosts the show all night … Continue reading →

Why the Eastside Rocks: #3 Best Burgers in Town

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #3: The Best Burgers in Town Any way you slice it, most everybody considers the Pilot Butte Drive-In to have the best hamburger in town, hands down. And for those (few) that disagree, they usually point to Dandy’s Drive-In instead—which is also on the Eastside. Check out the Bend Oregon Restaurants review for a good read on Dandy’s. Quite simply—if you … Continue reading →

Giuseppe’s to close and change

This article in today’s Bulletin reveals that long-time (22 years!) downtown restaurant Giuseppe’s is closing September 8th, to be reopened later in the month under the name "Bistro Pow." Pow is short for powder. Both [Peggy] Falcaro and [Mark] May are avid skiers, and aspects of the decor and menu will reflect that. “Photographs of different people’s passions” will decorate the restaurant, Falcaro said. The pictures will change four times a year, as will the … Continue reading →

Rage Films "Enjoy", Sept. 8

Local filmmakers Rage Films has the world premiere of their latest film, "Enjoy", showing at the Tower Theatre on Saturday, September 8th. Be the first to see Rage’s new ski film "Enjoy." Come check it out on Saturday Sept. 8th at the lovely Tower Theater in downtown Bend. Meet the athletes starring in the film and cheer for them with the loud and excited audience and get your hands on the thousands of dollars worth … Continue reading →

Why the Eastside Rocks: #2 Juniper Park & Pool

You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #2: Juniper Park & Pool The 22-acre Juniper Park surrounds the Juniper Swim & Fitness Center, bounded by 5th and 8th streets and nestled in between Irving and Franklin Avenues. The park itself offers a baseball field, a kids’ playground, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a mile of walking trail, picnic facilities, and plenty of space. The Pool is recently expanded and … Continue reading →