There’s some pretty innovative stuff going on with education right now. If you haven’t heard about them yet, many universities are offering classes online for free. You don’t get credit but you do get a certificate, sometimes a grade, and (hopefully) some knowledge. A local organization called Da Vinci’s Lab … Continue reading
What an interesting idea! Jill Rosell, a talented local photographer and the mind behind “I LOVE BEND OR” (both the stickers and the Facebook page) is hosting a photography workshop. The class is for folks that own and use digital SLR cameras who would like to get more comfortable with … Continue reading
Last night (Friday) I volunteered at the Bend Brewfest. I had no idea what I would be doing – selling tokens, picking up litter, or what. I don’t have an OLCC servers license so I didn’t think I’d be pouring beer. BUT – when I checked in, after signing a … 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
Lots of things going on this week for St. Patrick’s Day. I’ve been scouring the local web (and been getting emails too) to compile a (hopefully!) fairly comprehensive list. (Big thanks to The Source for many of the events from their calendar.) And of course, if there’s anything I missed, … Continue reading
St. Patrick’s Day is this Thursday, the 17th, and for the past several years I’ve published a pub guide for the holiday. As always, this isn’t meant to be a definitive guide to all the watering holes in Bend, but rather more what I consider a more St. Patty’s-oriented guide. … Continue reading
According to Facebook, Oregon Spirit Distillers are holding a tasting event at East Bend Liquor (2220 NE Hwy 20)… now. Friday, Sept 24, 4-6pm. That’s all the information they have, and I didn’t see anything on their website. If you want to get your weekend started a little early but … Continue reading
I’d be interested to see how many weekend festivals per year are held in Bend, because it feels like there’s always SOMETHING closing a street in this town. Seems like we have a higher than usual concentration of beer-centric events than anywhere. I’m not complaining, though. Who’s excited for Oktoberfest? For the … Continue reading
Bendistillery has been around for quite a while now, so it might seem weird to have a Grand Opening—however, this is actually the opening of their new distillery and farm just out past Tumalo, this Saturday the 18th: We are finally ready to unveil the new distillery, tasting room and … Continue reading
McMenamins Old St. Francis School has a couple of cool things going on this week—one free, one a little spendy (but not too much). Wednesday the 25th, starting at 5, is their monthly limited-edition beer tasting: Once a month, on Last Wednesdays, stop by to try a limited-edition, special release … Continue reading