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Monthly Archives: February 2008
Tiger Lily downtown is closing
I first saw the notice come up on Duncan’s blog today; apparently there’s a notice in the paper but since it’s an "E-edition" online I can’t point you to it: Tiger Lily, the downtown boutique store specializing in "eclectic home … Continue reading
The Abyss at Pine Tavern
An item of interest, though I don’t know if it’s still applicable. Had dinner at the Pine Tavern Sunday, and on their specials list, they were selling the 22-ounce bottles of Deschutes Brewery‘s Abyss, for $16.50 each. Even the restaurants … Continue reading
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Free tire collection March 8
This came through my email on Friday, but it’s worth posting. Several times a year, Knott Landfill has a free collection event for various things; this time it’s tires. These events are a good deal; otherwise you can end up … Continue reading
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Robby J’s and Denny’s
Well, it’s official: two days after I reported that Robby J’s is closed, it’s hit the Bulletin. I had already received two separate confirmations by email yesterday, too. (Apparently, Chef Jacques Duc is going to be moving back to California.) … Continue reading
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Robby J’s Bistro… closed!…?
Nothing on their website about it yet—or anywhere else that I know of—but I found out last night that Robby J’s Bistro is closed! As in, out of business. Apparently, Chef Jacques was calling folks who had reservations, and telling … Continue reading
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Press Release: Jack Green, A.S.C. to Speak at First Film Oregon Alliance Lecture
Part of the Film Oregon Alliance Lecture Series, Friday, February 22 at the Tower Theatre Film Oregon Alliance is kicking off its 2008 Lecture Series featuring Academy Award®-nominated cinematographer Jack Green, A.S.C. This lecture, scheduled for Friday, February 22nd at … Continue reading
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Local homebrew competition
The local homebrewing club, Central Oregon Homebrewers Organization (COHO for short), is hosting a spring competition on April 19th: Entries will consist of two 12-16oz. bottles. All bottle caps must be blank, or otherwise blacked out. Raised letter bottles from … Continue reading
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Bo Restobar follow-up
Quick follow-up to my Bo Restobar post the other day: the Grand Opening they’re having this Saturday is from 6-10pm. It’s in the Franklin Crossing Atrium… so not (necessarily) in the restaurant itself, though that’s in the same building.
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This just sounds crazy…
Jen sent me this pointer to her blog: Did you know there is an Ice Crit? If you did, then I will see you there because once you have been, you will be back. But for those of you that … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Outdoors, Sports
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Bend Brewing beer lineup
Bend Brewing has the most interesting lineup of beers listed that I’ve seen in a long time: Nitro Coconut Cream Stout, Nitro Amber, Big Eddy Bitter, Imperial Pilsner, and Scotch Ale. In particular, it’s the Coconut Cream Stout and the … Continue reading
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Bo Restobar grand opening
My wife heard today that the grand opening for the new Bo Restobar—downtown in the Franklin Crossing building—is this Saturday, February 16th. Bo Restobar is an Asian cuisine restaurant from the people behind Typhoon… which is also Asian cuisine (Thai) … Continue reading
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Press Release: Word Café Explores the Elasticity of Words
Open mike night for readings if you’re an author. That’s kind of cool. Award winning poet and author and COCC’s 2007/2008 Scholar-in-Residence, Ellen Waterston, invites the community to the next Word Café to be held on Thursday, February 21, 7:00 … Continue reading
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Blogger Meet-up: February 21
(Lifted from the COWPU site, credit Jen for writing it and Shannon for organizing it.) Feb 21, 5:30ish at the Blacksmith (happy hour, woot!), Downtown Bend RSVP to Shannon at shanlee at gmail.com Keep in mind, this is intended for … Continue reading
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Press Release: Young Professionals Network: Support The Humane Society of Central Oregon
The Bend Chamber’s Young Professionals Network (YPN) is calling on its members and other interested local professionals to support The Humane Society of Central Oregon at its February networking event. This month’s event will be hosted by Deschutes County Title … Continue reading
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Ski McKenzie Pass with the Oregon Nordic Club
Received this in email the other day, for the John Craig Memorial Wilderness Ski & Tour: Oregon Nordic Club chapters end of the season celebration! Sign up by Feb 29, 08 for the 30K Wilderness ski & tour – since … Continue reading
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