I noticed the big sign on Greenwood advertising “City Thrift,” a new thrift store that will be opening sometime soon (the corner of Greenwood and 2nd, in the building with the (former?) dance studio). Looking at the website it turns out to be the retail store for City Care, which … Continue reading
Since today was the first official day of summer, it was time to dust off the annual Free Summer Activity Guide: a summertime guide to all sorts of free or cheap activities to be found in Bend and Central Oregon. As always, the list isn’t complete nor set in stone, … Continue reading
This weekend the annual Bite of Bend is taking over Downtown Bend, offering up two days of food, beer, wine, music, and more. It’s taking place Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, from 11am to 10pm and 11am to 7pm respectively. The Sterling Savings Bank Bite of Bend is … 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 … Continue reading
This Saturday Deschutes Brewery is hosting their annual Barrel-aged Beer Tasting up at their Mountain Room: specialty beers aged in barrels and paired with a gourmet dinner, served tapas-style. The cost is $40 per person, and it runs from 6 until 10pm. As far as I know, tickets are still … Continue reading
C3 Events posted this year’s Munch & Music schedule on Facebook: July 7, Tracorum, Bay Area Funksters July 14, Curtis Salgado, PDX Blues July 21, Rootz Underground, Jamaican Reggae/Hip Hop July 28, Cherry Poppin Daddies, Ska-Rock Influenced Swing Aug 4, Big Bad Voodoo Daddies, Swing Aug 11, Shemekia Copeland, blues … Continue reading
Lately I’ve been thinking I need to get back to posting more in-person reviews and more “on the street” type stuff (if that makes sense), and one way I figured to do that is by posting short lunch reviews. I recently decided I’d try going out to lunch on Fridays … Continue reading
This Sunday, June 12th, is the first of the free Summer Sunday Concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District: almost every Sunday through the summer features a free concert starting at 2:30. I’m reprinting the press release—which includes the summer schedule—here: The St. Charles FREE Summer … Continue reading
Central Oregon’s Commute Options Week is starting up this Saturday, the 11th, and running through the following week until the 18th. This is the 21st year of Commute Options Week, and in addition to raising awareness about alternative methods of commuting (to work, school, etc.), the Week is about the … 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 … Continue reading