The TEDxBend idea-spreading event is back again for a second year, taking place a Summit High School on Saturday, April 6—just over three weeks away. TEDxBend is an independently organized TED event, bringing together amazing speakers who will be taking the stage in the Summit auditorium beginning at 1pm. Sparked … Continue reading
This Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day which means it’s almost time for my annual “drinking guide” post for the holiday, but before then, Whole Foods is doing a series of beer tastings this week featuring Black & Tans from local breweries: Instead of focusing on the traditional “Black & Tan” … Continue reading
Update: Commenter Charlie M. won the tickets! Thanks to all for participating! As usual, I’ve got 2 tickets to Ignite Bend going on this Thursday night, March 7, that I’m going to give away here on the blog—if you missed your chance to snag a couple tickets a couple weeks … Continue reading
All day today Deschutes Brewery is celebrating the release of their newest year-round beer, Deschutes River Ale: their new 4% alcohol session ale that’s going to be a perfect accompaniment to a hot summer day floating the river. (Not on the river, of course, since that’s against the law.) Grab … Continue reading
Don’t forget—this coming Thursday, March 7, is Ignite Bend 10! If you didn’t get tickets to the free event (they sold out quickly again), don’t fret—I should be running a raffle for 2 tickets again this time around (probably Monday). It should be a good show (though the Speaker list … Continue reading
The first concert announcements for the Les Schwab Amphitheater each year are always eagerly anticipated, and this year is no different. Over the past week or so the first four big concerts have been announced: two for Memorial Day weekend, and two during the summer months. They are: Cake: Saturday, … Continue reading
It was 18 years ago this month, back in 1995, that Bend Brewing Company opened their doors, the second brewpub in Bend (and third overall in Central Oregon). And to celebrate, today starting at 4pm they are kicking off their 18th birthday party: We’re celebrating 18 years in business, and … Continue reading
I was heading downtown yesterday on Franklin, and I noticed the old Bend Pill Box pharmacy location near the intersection of Franklin and 3rd Street had a new(?) sign/banner on it (plus papered up windows which I think have been like that for a while): Here’s that banner, a little … Continue reading
Do you need a little more high school drama in your life? Who doesn’t? Especially when it comes in the form of a play directed by the high school students themselves! Well, you will get your chance two weekends in a row. The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon and Goldilocks on Trial … Continue reading
As much as Bend is a booming beer town, you might think it’s weird to celebrate the old school beers, but tonight the Platypus Pub is doing just that and having fun with it: their “Heritage Brew Fest” kicks off at 6pm and is featuring the classic beers of Pabst … Continue reading