Now this just looks hedonistically delicious: McMenamins is hosting their Scotch & Cigar Tasting this Friday night (September 22). In this long-running and popular event, we pair together a couple of life’s finer pleasures — good scotches from Ardbeg and Glenmorangie along with fat cigars. We’ll also provide our guests … Continue reading
Oktoberfest is upon us! Sunday, September 24th, McMenamins Old St. Francis School has their all-day Oktoberfest celebration: Come out for live music, McMenamins Oktoberfest Ale, food & drink specials, belly dancing and more! Wander about the entire property, beer and bratwurst in hand, to check out the fun. It’s free … Continue reading
I saw a flyer for this at Pizza Mondo today (Pizza Mondo, of course, rates its own blog entry, sometime in the near future): the Bend Roots Music Festival 2006. It’s a "music festival in Bend for the musicians in Bend." Bend Roots promotes musical community in the high desert … Continue reading
Yes, I was bound to blog about this sooner or later here: The Shire. We all know The Shire around here, correct? The Hobbit-themed real estate development? Right. It’s hitting the news outside of the area, finally. I first blogged about it here over a year ago. I called it … Continue reading
Holy crap! It’s finally happening! According to KTVZ, Bend’s new transit system is starting at the end of the month! The City of Bend is launching its new transit system at the end of September. After years of planning, the city is making the vision of a public transit service … Continue reading
I promised Shannon I’d blog this for her: the latest "Renegade Rollergirls" roller derby is coming up Saturday, September 16 at the Central Oregon Indoor Sports Center. $6 tickets. Click through on the image for the full flyer and info. And no, I’m not displaying the full image here because … Continue reading
Jen has posted a notice for a web developer (and programmer/coder and designer) user group meeting to kick off on Wednesday, October 11 (and crossposted here on craigslist). This is an opportunity to network and share ideas with others in your field! This kick-off meeting is intended as a meet-and-greet, … Continue reading
The results for monkeyinabox’s Real Best of Bend 2006 are up! Classic… I’m thinking about making a link in the sidebar for this. 2. Best Roundabout To Drive In Circles: Winner:the "SEX" roundabout Runner Up: Chicken with the butt on fire. Makes you proud to be a Bendite, with landmarks … Continue reading
You know, I realized the other day that this town really doesn’t have that many used book stores. Not including thrift stores that have a book section, I count four (in Bend): The Bookmark: 228 NE Greenwood The Open Book: 155 NE Greendwood Pegasus Books: 105 NW Minnesota. Known primarily … Continue reading
All sort of things going on this Labor Day weekend. Friday the 1st is the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Bend. Friday night also has "Batman Begins" at Munch and Movies in McKay Park. And don’t forget Friday’s Cascade Festival of Music performance of Leahy, Irish-influenced music. Friday and … Continue reading