Each year Ben Salmon (the Bulletin’s music writer) compiles a big list of the year’s songs in a compilation called “Near/Far“ that comprises 18 songs by national acts, and 18 songs by local acts. The best part is that these are completely free and legal collections of MP3s that you … Continue reading
This Sunday, December 4th, the Cascade Winds Symphonic Band has their latest free concert, An Afternoon of Sacred Music, at Summit High School starting at 2pm. This concert will feature music from Alfred Reed, J.S. Bach, David R. Holsinger, Jean Sibelius, Johannes Brahms and more! As always the concert is … Continue reading
Tonight is First Friday downtown, but it’s not just the usual monthly Art Walk, it’s also the Fall Art Hop—many other businesses than just the galleries will be open late, featuring artists’ works and very often free wine, snacks, and live music. As usual the Downtown Bend site has a … Continue reading
Ignite Bend is this Wednesday, the 28th, and if you were interested in going but missed out on the initial ticket “sales” (they are always free, and earlier this month they sold out in an hour!), then you might be in luck. I have two extra tickets for Ignite and … Continue reading
Wednesday, October 5th, the Des Chutes Historical Museum is hosting Railroad Day at the Old Depot at the Art Station in the Old Mill District. It runs from 3:30 to 6:30pm, and is a completely free event; the Museum website says: Bring your family and friends and celebrate 100 years … Continue reading
This weekend is the biggest free music event in Central Oregon: the Bend Roots Revival (Facebook page), the “festival that celebrates and showcases the diverse musical, artistic and cultural character of our community” which spans three days, the 23rd through the 25th (Friday through Sunday), and over 100 different acts … Continue reading
A lot of companies in Central Oregon use Microsoft’s SharePoint for web applications and portals, and on Saturday, October 1st (right after Ignite Bend and the WebCAM conference) COCC is hosting SharePoint Saturday, a free conference day of sessions covering many aspects of the technology. It’s being hosted by the … Continue reading
This first Friday of September is going to be one of the busiest Downtown Bend has seen lately. Not only is it the monthly First Friday—with galleries and businesses open late for the Art Walk (and also featuring live music and free refreshments) from 5 until 9—but the Little Woody … 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
Tonight is the first night of Munch and Movies, the free community movie showing (akin to Munch and Music) taking place over in NorthWest Crossing in Compass Park. Tonight’s movie is Gnomeo and Juliet. It’s free (but the food is not), and there’s entertainment beforehand: local musicians who will also … Continue reading