Tonight was the Biennial meeting of the Bend City Council, and not only was it the swearing in of the new City Councilors (Scott Ramsay, Jodie Barram, and Jeff Eager), but the Council also elected Bend’s new Mayor: Jeff Eager. From the City’s meeting notes: Councilor Greene nominated Councilor Eager … Continue reading
My wife found this ad on craigslist pointing to a new restaurant downtown (also note if you’re looking for a job): Boken is a new restaurant and bar opening in the Breezeway downtown Bend. We are an Asian inspired “Izakaya” style restaurant. We are hiring for all positions, including: Sous … Continue reading
Each year Deschutes Brewery puts on the Sagebrush Classic golf tournament and fundraiser, featuring a weekend of golf and a special dinner that is geared towards raising money for local nonprofits. The event itself doesn’t take place until July, but the fundraising campaign runs from mid-February through mid-August; and the … Continue reading
If you’ve never been to an Ignite Bend event before, you are missing out on a GREAT community event. (Not sure what it is? There are videos of past events on the Ignite Bend website.) And if you’ve never been on stage at Ignite Bend before… here’s your chance! The … Continue reading
The Dude is coming to the Tower Theatre and by The Dude, I mean The Coen’s Brothers The Big Lewbowski. From the Tower’s website: Tickets: General Admission $10 Rated R When “The Dude” Lebowski is mistaken for a millionaire Lebowski, two thugs urinate on his rug to coerce him into paying … Continue reading
I don’t get downtown to Thump Coffee nearly enough, but it is my favorite of the various coffee shops I’ve visited—I love the brick and open beam atmosphere (it reminds me, in fact, of Café Paradiso of days gone by). That atmosphere is also helped by the monthly art installations … Continue reading
Bend WinterFest is coming up next month, February 18th through 20th, taking place down in the Old Mill District. In addition to the live music, ice carving, Rail Jam, food and wine, and so on, they’ve added a new element this year that sounds interesting: “WinterFringe.” The “Fringe” in this … Continue reading