Holiday Shopping 2009: Food and Drink

Christmas is fast approaching (less than two weeks away!) and for any last-minute shopping you need to do, herewith are some suggestions. Organized by category, all as local as possible, with some specific suggestions and some general. Feel free to leave additional suggestions in the comments. Both Newport Avenue Market … Continue reading

May at Thump

In addition to the May art I blogged earlier at Thump Coffee, here are this month’s events: CUPPING: Sunday, May 25 1:30pm-2:30pm Can you taste the difference between a washed process and dry process coffee? Join our public coffee cuppings and taste coffees side-by-side. Discover personal preferences, likes and dislikes, … Continue reading

May art at Thump

May New Exhibit: Shelby Leigh According to photographer Shelby Leigh, her work is an extension of sometimes-quiet observations and how she sees tiny moments in time. In her travels near and far — the exhibit includes photos from Oregon, Morocco and Chile — she likes to "notice the little things … Continue reading

March at Thump

March events and such at Thump Coffee. CUPPING: Sunday 3/23, 1:30-3:30pm This is where the sensory adventure begins! Come to our public coffee cuppings and taste coffees side by side. Discover personal preferences, likes and dislikes, and begin to taste hints of citrus, fruits, wines, chocolate, spices and possibly flowers. … Continue reading

Coffee and free wifi

Been sitting on this link for awhile—okay, I actually forgot about it—but Jen posted several places in town to get coffee and free wifi awhile back. She’s come up with seven items for her list, which is two or three more than I would have. I’d also add McMenamins Old … Continue reading

Holiday Gift Guide: Handmade coffee mugs: $$

What: Handmade, wheel-thrown, kiln-fired pottery coffee mugs from Mug Revolution. They’re extremely durable, resistant to chipping, microwave and dishwasher safe, and you can even get them customized. A popular custom touch? Your pet’s paw print. Really. For: All those coffee and tea drinkers (and pet lovers) out there. Price: From … Continue reading

November events at Thump

Events coming up in November for Thump Coffee. First Friday Art Walk: Friday, November 2 (and continuing throughout November) Click through for full list of events ART: Mark Bernahl’s “Altered Books” and Artists Local 101’s “Altered Stations” Local artist Mark Bernahl displays his “Altered Books” this month. “I started sculpting … Continue reading

September events at Thump

I received the September schedule of events for Thump Coffee today. I’ve been down there a few times the past couple of weeks, and I’m liking it quite a bit. Read the full September schedule First Friday Art Walk, September 7, open til 8 ART: Andrew Wachs This month we’ll … Continue reading

Thump August events

I have the August calendar of events for Thump Coffee. Click through to see the events Friday, August 3: First Friday Art Walk ART: Zambian AIDS Orphans Benefit (and continuing throughout the month) Bend native Malerie Pratt recently said in an interview, “I’ve always known that I want to live … Continue reading

Tour de Thump

Did you know you could be watching the Tour de France at Thump Coffee every day for the rest of the month? So I’m told: Wednesday, July 11 through Saturday, July 29 Will Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara hold on to the yellow jersey? Tune into televised coverage of the Tour … Continue reading