A couple of local winery events are coming up at the end of the month, both on the 26th as it turns out (Thanksgiving weekend). Maragas Winery: 3rd Annual Barrel Tasting & Harvest Fest Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 10am to 5pm. This year’s event is FREE with the donation of three cans of food per person. Neighbor Impact’s local Food Bank will be the recipient of the event’s food drive. And, something new, this is … Continue reading →
Tonight is First Friday downtown, but it’s not just the usual monthly Art Walk, it’s also the Fall Art Hop—many other businesses than just the galleries will be open late, featuring artists’ works and very often free wine, snacks, and live music. As usual the Downtown Bend site has a comprehensive list of participants, with the Art Hop lasting from 5 until 9pm. Over at Deschutes Brewery, they are featuring their last First Friday event … Continue reading →
Hard to believe but July is already here tomorrow and that hits on First Friday—which should be a great way to kick off the holiday weekend (especially with the great weather we’ve been having). First Friday is, of course, the monthly art-music-wine event Downtown and in the Old Mill with galleries (and other venues) open late showcasing special art exhibits, and offering (in many places) live music and free refreshments (very often wine). Downtown Bend’s … Continue reading →
This one snuck up on me: the Sisters Wine and Brew Festival is taking place this weekend—in fact, it started today and continues through tomorrow (Saturday)—and looks to be a pleasant outing if you’re looking for something to do. The Sisters Wine & Brew Festival celebrates wonderful wines and brews of the Pacific Northwest. The day will also include live music, wine and beer pairing classes, cooking demos, art vendors, and fantastic food. All against … Continue reading →
Where did May go? Suddenly it’s time for the First Friday tonight, the start of this first weekend in June. (I only wish the weather was warmer! Though the current forecast has it being 66 and getting warmer tomorrow…) Both Downtown Bend and The Old Mill District will be hosting the usual First Friday scene: art galleries open late with special displays (along with other non-gallery shops that will also feature art installations to view), … Continue reading →
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