CCC Downtown Crit photos

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

Big music upcoming

Some notes about a couple of big-name concerts coming to Bend the next couple of months. The first is Sheryl Crow, on Thursday, August 28th at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. The Ticketmaster detail is here. Tickets go on sale generally on Saturday, July 12th, ranging in price from $45 to … Continue reading

Cascade Cycling Classic

It started today; running through Sunday the 13th, it’s the longest consecutively run elite stage race in the country and has attracted most of North America’s top cyclists and teams over the years. The quality of the race courses, the beauty of Central Oregon and the fun atmosphere of the … Continue reading

Blacksmith beer tasting this Wednesday

Apparently the Blacksmith didn’t limit its beer tastings to Wednesdays in June (which is a good thing); tomorrow they have a Wit Beer tasting: This is one of those beer styles that fits in perfectly on a warm summer day. Come sample 5 unique Wit Beers this Wednesday, July 9th. … Continue reading

Bend Summer Fest this weekend

Hard to believe, but it’s the Bend Summer Fest already—this weekend, Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th. For me it’s the best of the "seasonal festivals" and one I enjoy visiting each year. It is of course held in Downtown Bend, and the following streets are closed: Wall Street … Continue reading

Some Fourth of July pictures

Snapped a few pictures of the first part of our Fourth of July. We hit the Pet Parade (of course!), checked out the park antics briefly, then visited the Library’s book sale and finished by checking out the free admission to the Deschutes Historical Society and enjoying their free ice … Continue reading

Even more things happening on the 4th

Following up to yesterday’s post about 4th of July goings-on, here’s some more: (From the comments) The Freedom Ride! I forgot about this—bike riders meet at Pioneer Park at 2pm and cruise through town for fun. Straight from the comments: Also at Bend High School there will be a concert … Continue reading

July 4th happenings

Lots of things happening this Fourth of July, which falls on Friday this year. I’ve updated the calendar, but here’s a rundown: The Pet Parade and Old Fashioned Celebration, Downtown. Starting at 10am, this is a perennial favorite; people walking pets of all stripe through downtown. Then the rest of … Continue reading

4th of July kegs at Wildfire Brewing

Wildfire Brewing has kegs for sale for this 4th of July. Dock sales format, and there might be some dock sale deals to be found, too. Prices: 5 gallon soda-style keg (1/6 bbl): $58 Pony keg (1/2 bbl): $74 Full 50L keg: $113 You can find Wildfire at: 20750 High … Continue reading