Monthly Archives: July 2009

Absinthe at the Blacksmith

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Jon

Show of hands: how many people know the Blacksmith Restaurant has absinthe on their drink menu? They do, and you won’t go crazy or have any psychedelic experiences from drinking it. I tried it this past weekend, and I’ve written … Continue reading →

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Deschutes County Fair starts today

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Jon

Today is the first day of the Deschutes County Fair, which runs through Saturday. Each day the hours for the Fair are 10am until 11pm, and the admission costs are: Adults (13+): $9/day Children (6-12): $6/day Children (5 yrs & … Continue reading →

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Where in Bend is Orlando Bloom?

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Jon

Well, he’s not in Bend anymore, but rumor has it (strongly backed up by multiple sources) that actor Orlando Bloom was in Bend over the weekend (perhaps before?) to watch (or, according to some sources, participate in) the Cascade Cycling … Continue reading →

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Sunriver Sunfest

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Jon

This weekend is the Sunriver Sunfest Wine Festival, the two-day event that takes place in the Village Mall at Sunriver’s central "courtyard" area (where the restaurants and shops are). It takes place Saturday and Sunday from noon until 9pm and … Continue reading →

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Fox’s Billiard Lounge opens

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Jon

Today marked the opening day for Fox’s Billiard Lounge, the new pool hall on the westside—Newport Avenue, to be exact—that’s offering quality pool tables, cheap food, and where "every hour is happy hour." Here’s their about us blurb: Fox’s Billiard … Continue reading →

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