Tomorrow, Saturday the 27th, the Albertson’s store on the south end of town will be making the “world’s largest brownie.” I’m not entirely sure what qualifies as “world’s largest” but it’s an all-day event starting at 10am and will raise money for local charities. The associates of Albertson’s #588 and many volunteers are going to be making the worlds largest brownie. The 400+ pound brownie will be assembled at 10am in the parking lot. Come … Continue reading →
What an interesting idea! Jill Rosell, a talented local photographer and the mind behind “I LOVE BEND OR” (both the stickers and the Facebook page) is hosting a photography workshop. The class is for folks that own and use digital SLR cameras who would like to get more comfortable with using natural light and manual settings. There are two days offered: Monday, September 12 and Wednesday, September 21. Here’s the twist… the classroom and your … Continue reading →
This looks like it could be a fun “girls weekend out” or mother-daughter event! Camp Catalyst, featuring local and global women leaders in the Arts, Yoga, Environmental and Activism Communities, will be held August 20th-21st at Caldera Arts Center outside of Sisters. The event will include speakers and activities such as photography, yoga, meditation, and voice from Off The Mat Into The World, The Girl Effect, Caldera Arts, Earth Treasure Vase Project, and others. It … Continue reading →
If there was any one thing that could have further cemented Bend’s reputation as a go-to beer destination, this is not what I would have predicted: we now have a horse-drawn beer tour. If you’re driving in downtown Bend and suddenly feel like you’re in a certain brand’s beer commercial, don’t worry, you’re not seeing things — it’s Bend’s new horse-drawn beer tour, a different-horsepower version of Bend’s popular Ale Trail. Bend’s Well-traveled Fork joined … Continue reading →
Hat tip to The Source for posting this: the Rocky Horror Picture Show is screening at the Tower Theatre for a one night Halloween event (I naturally assume it’s for Halloween). It starts at 10pm (“Time Warp” lessons at 9:30) and is only $10 admission. And yes, this is a live show—though if you’ve never been to a Rocky Horror showing, it’s not live as in “on stage,” but rather, audience participation: the movie plays … Continue reading →
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