Tonight was the final night Giuseppe’s Italian restaurant in Downtown Bend was open; after 25 years in the same location, the owner, Peggy Falcaro, has sold the restaurant to a local trio of thus-far unnamed people who plan to re-open the restaurant as “Bond Street Bar and Grill” on December 7th. The Source broke the news yesterday, and today’s Bulletin has a piece as well. From The Source: However, like many downtown establishments Giuseppe’s struggled … Continue reading →
This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of Central Oregon School of Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker. COSB’s version of the favorite holiday ballet uses a cast primarily made up of children from ages 6 to 18 and is a classic Bend tradition. There are three performances showing at Bend Senior High School – Saturday the 4th at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday the 5th at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online – … Continue reading →
Next Sunday, December 5th, the Cascade Winds Symphonic Band is holding their first concert of the season, and it’s free (as usual): The Cascade Winds Symphonic Band, Central Oregon’s premier concert band, will present the first concert of their 2010-2011 season under the baton of music director Dan Judd, December 5, 2:00 p.m. at Summit High School auditorium. This concert is free of charge, although donations are gratefully accepted. Featuring music by Leroy Anderson, Malcolm … Continue reading →
I hope everyone is having a happy and safe Thanksgiving so far! Since it’s a day to be thankful I just wanted to give all of you a big “Thank you” for making Hack Bend such a great blog to write—it’s the readers that really make it work. Thank you, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Not everyone celebrates Thanksgiving with a home-cooked meal, for some reason or another, and if you’re one of those folks who would rather go out to eat on Turkey Day, there are a number of possibilities for you: Common Table, the new non-profit restaurant in Downtown Bend, is hosting a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 11am until 2pm. “Pay as you are able.” McMenamins Old St. Francis School is hosting a Thanksgiving Buffet from 1pm until … Continue reading →
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