This is a free show at McMenamins. Special guest opener Shireen Amini Less than a year after the Sweet Harlots debut at McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend, Oregon, the all-girl acoustic/indie/alt/chamber-pop band has a whole new lineup and sound that just might knock you off your feet if … Continue reading
I noticed there’s a new restaurant(ish) place that’s opened up on the Eastside: "The East Village" is the new second location of the Village Baker (who still have their main Westside space), located in the old Demetri’s space at 425 NE Windy Knolls. (Across from Bend Pet Express and Wells … Continue reading
In the next day or three, I’ll have this year’s "Free (or nearly free) Summertime Activity Guide" posted, similar to the ones I’ve posted the last couple of years. It’s exactly what it says, a guide to free summer activities for the Bend area. Something that’s important this year more … Continue reading
I have to admit, I was lost at first, reading this press release—then it dawned on me that "Beyond the Flames" is a fire prevention magazine. And since we’re nearing the start of fire season, it’s pretty topical. The 2009 issue of Beyond the Flames will include two new contests … Continue reading
Human Dignity Coalition is proud to present the fifth annual Bend Pride ’09. In Central Oregon, there’s more to our shared environment than trees, mountains, and stunning rivers. Our environment includes the people with whom we live and work, and the community created by our shared love of where we … Continue reading
More live music at Silver Moon Brewing tonight, Cicada Omega with David Bowers Colony opening up for them. From the press release below they sound like some sort of weird Southern Fusion Rock, but it definitely sounds interesting. Cicada Omega is a southern original. The music is a continuation of … Continue reading
This sounds like it’s a good complement/alternative to Balloons Over Bend going on tomorrow. The Bend Airport Day is Saturday, June 6th from 8:00AM until 2:00PM; the same weekend as Balloons Over Bend. It is a thrill to promote general aviation to Central Oregon. We hope you will join us … Continue reading
It’s the first Friday of June, so fittingly enough tonight is First Friday in Downtown Bend and the Old Mill District: The streets of Bend fill with art patrons on the first Friday of every month as Downtown Bend and Old Mill District art galleries stay open late with receptions … Continue reading
It’s been on the calendar for awhile now, but I overlooked the fact that Balloons Over Bend starts tomorrow(!). Well, technically there’s only a "media flight" for local media personalities tomorrow (Friday), and the rest of the festivities actually start on Saturday. It’s all taking place in the Old Mill … Continue reading
A couple of items regarding our local music scene: A song by local indie-alt band KouseFly has been licensed for use in a movie soundtrack. The indie movie is titled "Fifth Form" and is "a dark comedy about a prank war that tears apart a boy’s dorm at an elite … Continue reading