The first concert announcements for the Les Schwab Amphitheater each year are always eagerly anticipated, and this year is no different. Over the past week or so the first four big concerts have been announced: two for Memorial Day weekend, and two during the summer months. They are: Cake: Saturday, … Continue reading
It was 18 years ago this month, back in 1995, that Bend Brewing Company opened their doors, the second brewpub in Bend (and third overall in Central Oregon). And to celebrate, today starting at 4pm they are kicking off their 18th birthday party: We’re celebrating 18 years in business, and … Continue reading
I was heading downtown yesterday on Franklin, and I noticed the old Bend Pill Box pharmacy location near the intersection of Franklin and 3rd Street had a new(?) sign/banner on it (plus papered up windows which I think have been like that for a while): Here’s that banner, a little … Continue reading
Do you need a little more high school drama in your life? Who doesn’t? Especially when it comes in the form of a play directed by the high school students themselves! Well, you will get your chance two weekends in a row. The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon and Goldilocks on Trial … Continue reading
As much as Bend is a booming beer town, you might think it’s weird to celebrate the old school beers, but tonight the Platypus Pub is doing just that and having fun with it: their “Heritage Brew Fest” kicks off at 6pm and is featuring the classic beers of Pabst … Continue reading
Located over on the westside in the Century Center, the Volcanic Theatre Pub is open now, and is taking something of an arthouse approach to theater, offering up plays, movies, and live music; here’s their description: Volcanic Theatre Pub is committed to enhancing Central Oregon’s cultural environment by providing a … Continue reading
This Saturday the 16th is the Oregon Brewer’s Guild annual Zwickelmania event, where breweries across the state open their doors to a special statewide open house and offer up tours, tastings, and more from 11am to 4pm. Here’s the official description: 2013 President’s Day weekend, dozens of Oregon breweries and … Continue reading
Tonight is the Ignite Bend Battledecks event and voting party, taking place over at the Broken Top Bottle Shop at 6:30 (though the actual Battledeck-ing will probably kick off around 7)—this is the improv/ad-lib “Powerpoint Karaoke” event where you can sign up to do a short Ignite-style presentation to a slidedeck … Continue reading
When did this happen? The best I can say is, I was driving on 27th Street on Saturday and the signs saying “Speed Limit 35” (note they do say “Speed Limit” and not just “Speed” like most Oregon speed signs) all looked quite new. But I don’t drive 27th often … Continue reading
When I was downtown yesterday I saw a banner on the Blacksmith building, stating that they are closed for renovations. Tonight I checked their website and found the following post on their blog: We are excited to announce, that as of Friday February 1, 2013, The Blacksmith is under NEW … Continue reading