It’s the first Friday in April, and that means in addition to the usual First Friday happenings going on in downtown and the Old Mill, it’s Downtown Bend’s Spring Art Hop! Think “First Friday Art Walk” amped up to be the biggest one of the year, with over 60 businesses participating. The usual First Friday details apply: it takes place from 5 to 9pm and is free—many businesses, in addition to hosting special art exhibits, … Continue reading →
The first concert announcements for the Les Schwab Amphitheater each year are always eagerly anticipated, and this year is no different. Over the past week or so the first four big concerts have been announced: two for Memorial Day weekend, and two during the summer months. They are: Cake: Saturday, May 25, 6:30pm. Tickets start at $37 and go on sale this Friday, March 1st, at 10am Sigur Ros: Sunday, May 26, 6:30pm. Tickets start … Continue reading →
It’s hard to believe it’s been a year already, but the Broken Top Bottle Shop is turning one year old this weekend, and in that past year they’ve established themselves firmly as one of the go-to beer destinations of the Bend beer scene, and look at what they’ve accomplished: They took over the old Abbey Pub space, remodeled and revamped it and opened to a successful relaunch; Incorporated an expanded kitchen menu featuring some very … Continue reading →
I suppose it’s safe to say that any big-name act coming to the Domino Room might be taken with a grain of salt these days, but Random Presents is a pretty solid promoter that knows their stuff and gets it right. In this case, it’s Method Man (of Wu-Tang Clan fame) that will be playing the Domino Room on Wednesday, February 27. It’s a 9pm show, with advance tickets costing $27, or $30 at the door … Continue reading →
Want to hear some good music Saturday night? Friends of Music is putting on its fourth annual “For the Love of Music” benefit. Proceeds go to funds for Summit High School’s music department to help with such needs as uniforms, travel expenses, student scholarships, and instruments. What’s on tap for the evening, you ask? How about a little group called 3 Leg Torso? I had never heard of them, but their “About” on Facebook sounds … Continue reading →
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