I almost missed this by my wife spotted the news on the Downtown Bend site: Bend Brewing Company is turning 15 this month and this Saturday (February 27th) they’re having their 15th anniversary party! Here’s the skinny from the Downtowners: Saturday, February 27th marks the fifteenth anniversary of the BBC. … Continue reading
Depending on when you are reading this, either tomorrow or today is Ignite Bend 4. I don’t know how this slipped completely under my radar, but Ignite is definitely something cool you’ll want to see—either in person at the Tower Theatre or via live webcast. Here’s the meat of the … Continue reading
Couple of beer-related items kicking off today. First, McMenamins is having their last-Wednesday-of-the-month Limited Release beer tasting tonight, starting at 5pm: Bring all your beer-minded friends out to try a specially released beer, with pints selling at Happy Hour prices all night long (or ’til the keg is kicked!). "Admission" … Continue reading
I was browsing the Bend page on Wikitravel (ever checked out Wikitravel? It’s basically Wikipedia for travel guides) and though I was expecting something pretty sparse, there’s actually more detail there that touches on some decent points. (Though it could really use a good editorial hand going over it.) But … Continue reading
Even though the upcoming Cascade Winds Symphonic Band’s winter concert sounds like a James Bond movie, in reality it "will feature important literature either about Russia, or from famous Russia composers." Don’t be dissuaded by that, though; the (always) free concert is coming up on Sunday, March 7th, at the … Continue reading
Every Wednesday McMenamins offers up free music starting at 7pm; tonight they are featuring Blue Turtle Seduction as part of their "Great Northwest Music Tour." This five-piece rock / bluegrass / reggae / hip-hop hybrid from South Lake Tahoe, CA, captures the upbeat party vibe and jovial ambiance of their … Continue reading
Silver Moon Brewing is not only one of the music hotspots of Bend, they’re even moving into theater now. I got this email about it, which I think is interesting: I’m excited to announce that Volcanic Theatre and The Actors Realm will be launching its first production, “Bobby Gould in … Continue reading
A bunch of stuff going on this holiday weekend. Saturday WinterFest of course continues at the Old Mill District, from 11am until 10pm with a schedule full of events: 11:30am: High School Cross Country Ski Sprint Races 2pm: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe demos 5pm: The U.S. Cellular Rail Jam … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is Sunday, and The Blacksmith has something special in mind for you: Spend the afternoon in the cozy environs of the Blacksmith learning how to make aphrodisiac cocktails with Columbine Quillen, considered one of the nation’s top mixologists. Space is limited. Reservations are required. This Sunday February 14 … Continue reading
It’s Free, It’s Fun, It’s Fabulous! Come to the Grand Opening and Find Out What the Buzz is All About. Mark Your Calendar – February 11, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. The Storefront Project is a new program that provides free drop-in creative writing workshops and one-on-one writing and language arts … Continue reading