Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Though it feels a bit odd to have St. Patrick’s Day on a Monday this year, once again I’m posting this annual Bend pub guide for your pub-crawling pleasure on this Irish-of-holidays. Most notably, there are more breweries this year, and while they may not all be … Continue reading
It’s the First Friday Art Walk downtown tonight from 5 to 9pm—and could today’s weather be any nicer? In addition to the usual array of businesses and galleries open with special exhibits, free refreshments and wine, and (often) live music, “This month in honor of the MUSE Conference twelve businesses … Continue reading
Two of Deschutes Brewery’s employees were recently diagnosed with cancer, and to help cover their medical bills the Brewery is hosting a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament fundraiser this next Wednesday, March 5, which will also feature a silent auction. Two employees from our Deschutes Brewery Family have been diagnosed … Continue reading
Thursday, February 20th, the Platypus Pub is teaming up once again with Columbia Distributing to present their second annual Winter Beer Festival. Last year’s event was a good showing so I expect it to be even better this year. From their newsletter: This event will bring you face to face … Continue reading
Sad news for fans of Brother Jon’s Public House (on the westside, not to be confused with the Ale House downtown): they are no longer serving breakfast! Last Sunday was the final breakfast. As they explain on their post on Facebook: Thank you customers!!! For allowing Brother Jon’s the privilege … Continue reading
This Saturday, February 15th (President’s Day weekend), the 6th annual Zwickelmania returns to provide a statewide “backstage pass” to Oregon’s breweries— offering “visitors a chance to tour Oregon breweries, meet the brewers and sample your favorite beers”—and of course in Central Oregon we have a large number that are participating. … Continue reading
Deschutes Brewery‘s annual Crab Fest is taking place tomorrow and Saturday! This is their all-you-can-eat crab extravaganza: Crab Fest is back! Get your fill of crab and damn tasty Deschutes brews at our annual Crab Feed Beer Dinner. Since this event sells out every year, we’ve added a second date … Continue reading
It was Tuesday, February 4, 2012 that Broken Top Bottle Shop opened their doors, transforming the previous Abbey Pub space into a new beer bar with a focus on community, good beer, and good, healthy and vegetarian food, and since that day two years ago they have become such an integral … Continue reading
Freezing rain moved in to the area overnight and encased everything in a coat of ice, and as a result all the Bend-Lapine schools are closed today. According to KTVZ: NeighborImpact said its Bend and La Pine HeadStart classes were closed for the day. Redmond’s HeadStart canceled its morning and midday … Continue reading
The Deschutes Public Library‘s Winter Book Sale is taking place today and tomorrow, taking place at the Library Administration Building in the basement down at 507 NW Wall Street. This is a great sale, you’ll find fantastic deals on books, but note that the hours for today (Saturday) are different than … Continue reading