Stanislaw Funk dropped me a hint that our local ABC television station, KOHD, is set to begin broadcasting Monday morning. I don’t know if that’s going to be just morning programming—a local news broadcast (?)—or if they’re going to do evening broadcasts also. I guess we’ll see! KOHD is on … Continue reading
Rising Star has been around forever, down on the edge of the Old Mill District before it was “The Old Mill District.” Good to know they’re still going strong. (And for what it’s worth, I generally have no problem running press releases… I’ll be marking them as such and handle … Continue reading
BMC has been a presence at the last few downtown festivals (and Munch and Music) and is keeping it up next month, too. Is it really nearly Fall already? Bend Memorial Clinic Teams Up with Community Partners for Health & Wellness Fair …continue reading full press release Bend Memorial Clinic … Continue reading
This Saturday, September 22nd, KouseFly is playing at Silver Moon Brewing, and they’re rolling out their new drummer, Cory Heun. The show starts at 7:30pm, and the best part is that it’s free—there’s no cover charge. Combine that with Silver Moon’s $3 pints of beer and you’ve got a good … Continue reading
Tomorrow is The Great Drake Park Duck Race—one of those things that has lodged in my mind as a signature Bend event, like the Pole Pedal Paddle. It’s a neat idea and a great annual fundraiser but it’s always weird seeing tens of thousands of rubber ducks dumping into the … Continue reading
Looking for something to do this weekend? On Saturday (September 15th) at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, check out the Best In Show Dog Walk. This event benefits the Humane Society and is free to spectators; if you want to walk your dog, the cost is only $12 (per dog) to … Continue reading
You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #10: Hollinshead Park & Barn The historic Hollinshead Park is located in northeast Bend on 16.5 acres of former working ranch, dating back to 1939 when the Hollinshead family began working it as a homestead. In … Continue reading
The Nature of Words is the annual literary event (coming up November 1st through 4th) that focuses on writers and poets that focus on the Western landscape. They offer a variety of author readings, workshops, and panel discussions for participants over the weekend. I figure any event supporting writing and … Continue reading
You can read the general introduction to this series here. Why the Eastside Rocks #9: The Masonic Lodge That’s "Masons" as in "Freemasons"—one of the original secret societies ("fraternal organization") that conspiracy theorists love, and yes, we have a Masonic Lodge here in Bend. It’s located at the corner of … Continue reading
Shannon sent me a link to this on KTVZ: Boomtown bust: Bend record store closing. Boomtown, a Bend CD store and retail fixture for 15 years, announced Monday it will be going out of business in October. The announcement came in a letter to customers. A "going out of business" … Continue reading