This Sunday, December 4th, the Cascade Winds Symphonic Band has their latest free concert, An Afternoon of Sacred Music, at Summit High School starting at 2pm. This concert will feature music from Alfred Reed, J.S. Bach, David R. Holsinger, Jean Sibelius, Johannes Brahms and more! As always the concert is completely free (with no tickets required) although donations are gratefully accepted. They are also all-ages-appropriate so feel free to bring the kids. The concert should … Continue reading →
This Saturday, December 3rd, is the annual Bend Christmas Parade, one of my favorite downtown events (even though it’s usually really cold!). This year’s theme is the “Sights and Sounds of Christmas” and starts at noon. The Parade route starts at Newport and Harmon on the west side of the river, crosses the Newport Avenue bridge and follows Wall Street through downtown to Franklin, where it then follows Franklin/Riverside (along Drake Park) to end across … Continue reading →
Happy Thanksgiving week! I’m (mostly) taking the week off for the holiday so won’t be blogging much, but I did want to post a list of places to get Thanksgiving dinner if for some reason you aren’t or can’t have it at home this year. Fortunately there are plenty of alternatives. Have a happy and safe holiday! McMenamins Old St. Francis School: 1 p.m. ’til 7 p.m.; hours vary — call for reservations (541) 382-5174 … Continue reading →
News broke on The Source late yesterday that Gavin McMichael, founder/owner of the Blacksmith restaurant as well as (the now closed) Bourbon Street and Gatsby’s Brasserie, is filing for bankruptcy. (Note that The Source article has undergone several revisions since first appearing last night.) This morning the Bulletin followed suit, and tonight KTVZ had an interview with McMichael on their newscast. According to the various news, it is Chapter 7 bankruptcy that is being filed, … Continue reading →
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