A couple of items regarding our local music scene: A song by local indie-alt band KouseFly has been licensed for use in a movie soundtrack. The indie movie is titled "Fifth Form" and is "a dark comedy about a prank war that tears apart a boy’s dorm at an elite … Continue reading
The Cascades Theatrical Company’s (CTC) 2009/2010 year will be unlike any season in the recent past. Join us on June 16 as CTC conducts an open forum “Town Hall” event beginning at 7 p.m. We will share our mission and strategic plans and then open it up for interactive input … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again—the start of the summertime Bend Farmers Market. From June through mid-October, the Farmers Market is in town twice a week: Wednesdays from 3 to 7pm, at the Brooks Street Riverfront Plaza, which is the top of Drake Park next to the public parking lot. … Continue reading
I just noticed on Bend Brewing Company‘s website that they are offering bottled beer again, but this time there are two different beers available: HopHead Imperial IPA (as before), and Elk Lake IPA. I’m a bit surprised to see that Elk Lake is available by the bottle, though I suppose … Continue reading
This press release was sent in by local band KouseFly, but applies also to a bunch of other local groups. And overall sounds like a great event. KPOV Celebrates Fourth Birthday with Beatles Singalong 7 pm, Saturday, June 13, at Bend’s Old Stone Church KPOV 106.7, Bend Community Radio, is … Continue reading
In light of GM’s announced bankruptcy and the recent news about Bob Thomas in danger of being closed, a grassroots website has sprung up overnight in response: KeepChevyInBend.com. Its goal: The goal? Collect, gather, and share information to understand and support the practical business reality that GM must make hard … Continue reading
We went down to Silver Moon Brewing this weekend for drinks and found out that they are unable to serve wine anymore. Apparently about six months ago the OLCC informed them of this situation: since they are a defacto production brewery (they brew on-premise but are not licensed as a … Continue reading
Tomorrow night (Friday) there debuts the first annual "Bend Bicycle Film Festival" at the Tower Theatre. Yep, it’s a new one to me, too. Here’s the press release: The first annual Bend Bicycle Film Festival debuts at the Tower Theatre Friday night, May 29, celebrating the wonders and joys of … Continue reading
News that’s both surprising and not so surprising in light of GM’s dismal economic condition today: KBND reports that Bob Thomas is in dire straits: Bob Thomas said they received a letter from officials at GM advising them that their contract will not be renewed in 2010. Thomas says they … Continue reading
A collection of random bits that have been emailed in: Oregon ties for 8th place for the best drivers in the nation. Of course, the person who emailed me the link pointed out that California ranks 4th from the bottom. There is a free earthquake talk this Saturday (the 30th) … Continue reading