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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Bend Brewing turns 15!
I almost missed this by my wife spotted the news on the Downtown Bend site: Bend Brewing Company is turning 15 this month and this Saturday (February 27th) they’re having their 15th anniversary party! Here’s the skinny from the Downtowners: … Continue reading
Ignite Bend 4 – Thursday the 25th
Depending on when you are reading this, either tomorrow or today is Ignite Bend 4. I don’t know how this slipped completely under my radar, but Ignite is definitely something cool you’ll want to see—either in person at the Tower … Continue reading
Beer news
Couple of beer-related items kicking off today. First, McMenamins is having their last-Wednesday-of-the-month Limited Release beer tasting tonight, starting at 5pm: Bring all your beer-minded friends out to try a specially released beer, with pints selling at Happy Hour prices … Continue reading
Bend on Wikitravel; Shoji’s
I was browsing the Bend page on Wikitravel (ever checked out Wikitravel? It’s basically Wikipedia for travel guides) and though I was expecting something pretty sparse, there’s actually more detail there that touches on some decent points. (Though it could … Continue reading
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Cascade Winds: From Russia With Love
Even though the upcoming Cascade Winds Symphonic Band’s winter concert sounds like a James Bond movie, in reality it "will feature important literature either about Russia, or from famous Russia composers." Don’t be dissuaded by that, though; the (always) free … Continue reading
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Wednesday night music
Every Wednesday McMenamins offers up free music starting at 7pm; tonight they are featuring Blue Turtle Seduction as part of their "Great Northwest Music Tour." This five-piece rock / bluegrass / reggae / hip-hop hybrid from South Lake Tahoe, CA, … Continue reading
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Silver Moon Theater
Silver Moon Brewing is not only one of the music hotspots of Bend, they’re even moving into theater now. I got this email about it, which I think is interesting: I’m excited to announce that Volcanic Theatre and The Actors … Continue reading
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Weekend happenings
A bunch of stuff going on this holiday weekend. Saturday WinterFest of course continues at the Old Mill District, from 11am until 10pm with a schedule full of events: 11:30am: High School Cross Country Ski Sprint Races 2pm: Cross Country … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day at The Blacksmith
Valentine’s Day is Sunday, and The Blacksmith has something special in mind for you: Spend the afternoon in the cozy environs of the Blacksmith learning how to make aphrodisiac cocktails with Columbine Quillen, considered one of the nation’s top mixologists. … Continue reading
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Press Release: Storefront Project for Young Writers: Free, Fun and Fabulous!
It’s Free, It’s Fun, It’s Fabulous! Come to the Grand Opening and Find Out What the Buzz is All About. Mark Your Calendar – February 11, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. The Storefront Project is a new program that provides free … Continue reading
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Baldy’s BBQ 5th anniversary
I’m totally stealing this from Bend Oregon Restaurants: This week Baldy’s BBQ is celebrating their 5th Anniversary with $5 specials all week long. From what I’ve heard, they’re doing $5 full racks, smothered fries, dozen wings, 2 pulled pork or … Continue reading
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Restaurant closings
Saw something about this the other day, I think, but the Bulletin has an article today: Ciao Mambo in downtown Bend closed its doors. Local eatery Ciao Mambo closed its doors last week after serving Italian cuisine to Bend for … Continue reading
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Jubel 2010 Release Party!
This Friday (the 5th) is Deschutes Brewery’s Release Party for Jubel 2010, their latest big beer bottling for their "Super Jubel"—a 10% alcohol "double" version of their seasonal Jubelale. This is only the second time they’ve ever bottled it (the … Continue reading
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Central Oregon Symphony Children’s Concert
Jake forwarded this to me: If you are receiving this, then I know you to have a love of classical music. We are very happy to be presenting a children’s concert on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 2 pm. For … Continue reading
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WinterFest
It’s that time of year again already: Bend WinterFest is just around the corner. Billed as "Central Oregon’s Premier Winter Festival" (well, it’s also the only winter festival), it takes over the Old Mill District during Valentine’s Day weekend, from … Continue reading
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