It’s been busy as we’re entering the last couple of weeks before Christmas, and I just haven’t had time to post much. So here’s a number of things people have submitted lately that I haven’t yet gotten to. Singer/songwriter Laurel Brauns (who plays locally as/with the Sweet Harlots) has put together a digital album of Christmas songs for $6, and you can download one for free. She will also be playing at the Unitarian Church … Continue reading →
This is a press release that had slipped under the radar, but I think is pretty important: The Ladies of Elk’s, the auxiliary organization for the Bend Elk’s Lodge #1371, is continuing it’s 30-plus year tradition of providing toys to needy families this holiday season. They collect toys from several trees that have been placed in stores all over town, and then give them to families who are receiving food baskets the Bend Elk’s Lodge … Continue reading →
I don’t know if “drama” is the right word but I cribbed it from an earlier Source article so it seems to fit. Remember how Giuseppe’s closed and was going to re-open as “Bond Street Bar and Grill”? Well as it turns out, the Decoy Bar and Grill apparently already had a lock on the name and announced they were changing their name to “Bond Street Grill.” (Which, according to their website, looks to already … Continue reading →
Coinciding with this week’s Cyclocross Nationals, Paul Arney writes in to tell us about an event taking place this Saturday, the 11th: The Cross-Kultural Carnival: Along with Boneyard Brewery, I am organizing a very eccentric evening of music, performance art/acting, and words that will take place at the Century Center. 2 bands and one acting troupe with video, spoken word, and other weirdness. The event is ‘The Cross-Kultural Carnival’. This is going to be a … Continue reading →
Tonight was the first night of the Santa Express, the Salvation Army food, clothing, and toy drive for needy families in Central Oregon. Over the next several nights the Santa Express will be visiting different neighborhoods to collect donations—Santa himself and the Bend Fire Department will be on-hand for the collection. Here’s the official release, and schedule: With the down turn in the economy comes more need for support of local food banks and charities, … Continue reading →
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