I forgot that it’s First Friday in Downtown Bend and the Old Mill District tonight; it’s the free gallery art walk that takes place the first Friday of every month and starts at 5pm. Here’s the more "official" blurb: The streets of Bend fill with art patrons on the first … Continue reading
That’s right, the festivities start at 6pm today (until 10pm) and then all day tomorrow, from noon to 10pm. The page for it is here. Activities for everyone-Celebrity Yodeling Contest, Hammer Schlagen, Wiener Dog Races GREAT Kids Area with puppet shows, face painting and tons more until 6pm, Saturday, (21+ … Continue reading
Yes, according to this article in today’s Bulletin, The Paper Place downtown—between Cork and U.S. Bank—is for sale for only one dollar. The gimmick, of course, is that the "inventory" is for sale for $65,000 to $70,000. Schiefelbine said she’s leaving in late October for California, regardless. If no one … Continue reading
Very interesting and revealing article in the Bulletin today about the state of Downtown Bend’s restaurant economy—including the surprising fact that Bluefish Bistro closed on Saturday(!). Bluefish is just the latest in a string of sudden closures, I guess. The new burger place mentioned in the article is slated to … Continue reading
We were downtown today during the early stages of the Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Crit, and I snapped off a few photos of the bicyclers in action. Exciting stuff! Click through to see the rest of the pictures
In today’s Bulletin: Valet service brings a bit of big city to downtown. Bend Valet plans to begin operations Friday evening, and for $7, patrons can drop off their vehicle downtown and be done with it…. The company will operate from a kiosk at the northeast corner of Brooks Street … Continue reading
This summer, two major parking lots downtown will no longer be free. The city of Bend will eliminate free parking in its two Mirror Pond parking lots this summer and install an electronic “pay and display” system instead, Jeff Datwyler, the city’s downtown manager, announced Wednesday at a meeting of … Continue reading
This Friday, April 4th, is First Friday in Downtown Bend and the Old Mill District: when the art galleries stay open late, from 5 to 9pm, offering receptions, special exhibits, and in some cases, music and refreshments (wine!). But wait! There’s more! This Friday is also the Spring Art Hop—think … Continue reading
Tonight is the annual lighting of the Christmas tree in Downtown Bend, in Mirror Pond Plaza. That’s the big area next to the Mirror Pond Gallery behind the Breezeway and Bendistillery. It’s at 6:30, but I’d get there early—parking will likely be a zoo. It’s also gonna be cold—it’s only … Continue reading
Saw this filter across craigslist tonight: New Salon/Barbershop opening downtown. They’re hiring, and located at 1293 NW Wall a bit north of central Downtown. By my count, that will make five barber shops downtown. (The other four are L & K Barber Shop, Bond Street Barber Shop, Metropolitan Barber Shop, … Continue reading