Jake has the details on the latest free concert coming up from the Cascade Winds Symphonic Band: Sunday, December 6th, at 2pm Location: Summit High School auditorium Free! It’s the kickoff concert of their 2009-10 season, and while free, they happily accept donations. You can call 593-1635 for more information. Looks like they’re opening with a good show, and you’ll get a chance to see one of Bend’s most popular bloggers (Jake) bang on some … Continue reading →
It’s late notice, I know, but tonight is the annual Christmas tree lighting in downtown Bend. A great tradition in Central Oregon! The Downtown Bend Holiday Tree Lighting. Spend the evening singing carols, listening to local choirs, music and dance groups. The festivities get under way at 6pm. The big guy will be there to light the tree just before 7pm. The tree is in a new location! Come to Newport Avenue and Wall Street … Continue reading →
Sometimes you don’t feel like cooking on Thanksgiving, or perhaps your plans fell through, or perhaps you have no other alternatives to a Thanksgiving meal. If you need other plans for your Thanksgiving dinner, here are some I’ve found around Central Oregon: McMenamins Old St. Francis School is hosting a Thanksgiving Buffet from 1pm until 7pm. You’ll need reservations, and costs are: $23.95 adults; $18.95 senior; $11.95 kids 6-12; free for kids 5 and under. … Continue reading →
This Saturday Maragas Winery is hosting a winery barrel tasting out at their north-of-Terrebonne location. They’re teaming up with Volcano Vineyards to do this, which is cool. Here’s their news blurb about it: The first annual Central Oregon Winery Barrel Tasting Saturday November 28, 2009 from 10am to 5pm. Maragas Winery and Volcano Vineyards will both be tasting and celebrating the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend on Saturday with their limited production wines – including internationally award … Continue reading →
The Good Drop Wine Shoppe is the new wine place that moved into the old Chocolat et Gateaux space on Minnesota in Downtown Bend. They’ve been open almost a month and are having their grand opening celebration the beginning of December. Here’s the press release: The Good Drop Wine Shoppe, which opened Oct. 2 in downtown Bend, is hosting a Grand Opening celebration over the entire week of Dec. 5 – 12. The new wine … Continue reading →
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