Monthly Archives: August 2009

Details on The Little Woody

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Jon

I mentioned a while back a brief bit about The Little Woody, the barrel-aged brew festival coming up in September to replace the Bend Brew Fest. There are more details now; as I posted on my beer blog last night: … Continue reading →

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Latest news from The Abbey Pub

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Jon

Over on my original Abbey Pub post, Geoff (the owner) has been answering comments and providing updates, and the last was worth reposting: Our hours have changed a little bit. Here’s the scoop: we were closed last Tuesday due to … Continue reading →

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Weekend happenings

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Jon

Friday seems to be the big day this weekend, looking over the calendar. (Since I mostly pull these "Weekend happenings" from the calendar…) Sunday is pretty sparse. Friday The Bend Farmers Market is at the St. Charles entrance today, from … Continue reading →

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Redmond: Design their Centennial poster

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Jon

Redmond’s Centennial is coming up next year (the city was incorporated on July 6, 1910), and their 2010 Centennial Committee is holding a poster contest to select the official poster for the Celebration. I’ve reproduced the press release below; the … Continue reading →

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Midtown Music Hall under new/old management

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Jon

Ben Salmon on the Frequency blog reports that the Midtown Music Hall is back under new/old management: Co-owners Rhoda and Creig Jones and Duane McCabe and Lise Hoffman-McCabe are taking back control of the venues. The quartet ran the Midtown … Continue reading →

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The Staxx Brothers at Silver Moon

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Jon

Here’s the musical press release I’d mentioned yesterday. Acclaimed Seattle band and local booking agency In The Pocket Artists’ latest signing The Staxx Brothers, will barnstorm the city of Bend for the very first time Thursday August 27 at The … Continue reading →

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Music notes

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Jon

Yes, the title of this blog post is a pun. I apologize. Just some odds and ends relating to the local music scene. → This Thursday, the 27th, the Staxx Brothers are coming to Silver Moon Brewing, and I have … Continue reading →

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Weekend happenings

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Jon

Friday already! Let’s run down a few of the weekend events going on. If you know of something else going on you think readers would like to hear about, let me know. Friday The Bend Farmer’s Market is going on … Continue reading →

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Munch and Movies

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Jon

Munch and Movies starts this Friday (August 21st)—the food and free movies in the park event that is a companion to the earlier Munch and Music. Every Friday from August 21st through September 11th in Compass Park (in Northwest Crossing), … Continue reading →

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Last Pickin’ and Paddlin’: 8/26

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Jon

The last Pickin’ and Paddlin’ event being put on by Alder Creek Kayak is coming up 8/26 (next Wednesday), and is featuring the Moon Mountain Ramblers. It’s free with donations to Bend Paddle Trail Alliance appreciated. There are gear demos … Continue reading →

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Weekend happenings

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Jon

It’s Friday, the unofficial start of the weekend, so I thought I’d throw out another "Weekend happenings" post to highlight some of the weekend fun. This will likely become a regular feature (depending on how ambitious I can be Friday … Continue reading →

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Free short films and live music at Backporch Coffee tomorrow (Aug. 14th)

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Jon

Tomorrow (Friday, August 14th) at 7pm, Backporch Coffee is hosting a free event: We have a free event tomorrow (Friday, Aug 14th) at 7pm at Backporch Coffee. We’re showing short films by local filmmakers and will have live music by … Continue reading →

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The Source names Hack Bend Best Blog!

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Jon

The Source‘s Best of Central Oregon issue came out this week, and Hack Bend was named "Best Blog"! The "Best Of" results were submitted and voted on by the Source readership, and it’s a really, really cool feeling to open … Continue reading →

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Wine by the River

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Jon

This weekend—starting tomorrow, actually—is Wine by the River, a wine festival featuring "wineries, chocolatiers, restaurants, entertainers and artists" and taking place at Riverbend Park Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. It’s put on by Partners in Care, and the … Continue reading →

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The rumor mill a-churnin’

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Jon

Found over on the blog Jack and Mrs. Elliott Move to Bend: rumors about happenings in the Minnesota building downtown that houses Marz and Astro Lounge, among others. First, Chocolate e Gateaux has not has his lease renewed. The shop … Continue reading →

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