On the first of the month, art galleries (and other businesses) in Downtown Bend (as well as the Old Mill and Northwest Crossing) stay open late with receptions and special presentations, as well as live music and (often) wine tastings—the First Friday art walk. This month’s First Friday is also … Continue reading
Not sure what it’s all about, but there’s a “Diabetes Summit” coming to Bend. To me it’s slightly shady since it’s sponsored by a pharmaceutical company. On the other hand, Brian Malarkey – a native Central Oregonian and a “Top Chef” contestant and finalist in Season 3 – will be … Continue reading
Ignite Bend announced their presenter line-up earlier this week, and free tickets went “on sale” yesterday (9/16) at noon. Ignite Bend is a night of presentations on a variety of topics, with a twist. Each presentation has 20 slides that automatically advance after 15 seconds. Ignite Bend 5 will be held … Continue reading
Free is good, right? Maybe it isn’t very exciting, but here’s your chance to recycle old tires you might have hanging around the garage, at no charge. (Usually there is a fee for tires, but rates aren’t posted on the website.) September 18, 2010 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the … Continue reading
In less than two weeks is what I’m pretty sure is Bend’s largest music festival, the Bend Roots Revival, now in its fifth year. Over four days, from September 23rd through the 26th, there are some 100 free performances and workshops going on that are centered on the new Century … Continue reading
With Munch and Music wrapping up this Thursday, it’s time for the next phase of free evening activities to start up: Munch and Movies. It features food, free music, and of course the free movie. Here’s their blurb: The event officially starts at 6:00pm with live performances by local musicians … Continue reading
A couple of events today worth highlighting: 10th + Newport Block Party / Streetside Café: Free from noon until 8pm. Three local restaurants (Kebaba, Kanpai and Spork) are joining forces to host a neighborhood block party that will focus on great globally influenced street food and music. 10th Street will … Continue reading
This almost slipped by me, but Munch and Music starts tonight: the free music in Drake Park every Thursday evening that runs through August 12th. (The “Munch” part isn’t free, of course, but the music is.) Enjoying its 20th anniversary, the Drake Park Munch & Music free concert series continues … Continue reading
The Hack Bend Free Summer Activity Guide is now published and just in time for summer! It’s basically an amalgamation of past years’ guides, and if there is something missing from it—or you find any errors or corrections—let me know and I’ll get it updated (with credit). Obviously I myself … Continue reading
Just a heads-up to let you all know the annual Free Summer Activity Guide should be posted soon.