DIYCave – A MakerSpace for Bend!

DIYcave seeks to further the cause of the Maker Movement by assisting do-it-yourselfers. A new MakerSpace called DIYCave is now up and running, and occupies 3000 sq ft in half of the old Pakit Liquidators building on 9th just north of Wilson. It’s nice to see something like this happening in Central … Continue reading

Les Schwab’s summer concert lineup is looking good

So far it’s looking like a pretty interesting summer concert lineup at the Les Schwab Amphitheater this year—and just today they announced the latest concert, Willie Nelson and Family with Alison Krauss and Union Station on June 25. (“Online presale Thursday from 10 to 5 with the password “local”. All tickets … Continue reading

Feeling decadent? How about a Whiskey and Cigars dinner?

I happen to really like whiskey and the occasional cigar, so this definitely has an allure: a Whiskey & Cigars dinner at Pronghorn Resort on March 14. It’s honestly a bit steep at $80 (tickets available online here), but I have to admit my mouth is watering (both for the food and … Continue reading

Would you star in a reality show about Bend?

That seems to be the question prompted by this website which purports to be holding a casting call: In the tradition of scripted shows like Picket Fences, Twin Peaks, Northern Exposure and Portlandia – the time has come to introduce the world to this nonfictional haven with the most unique … Continue reading

Bend Brewing celebrates 20 years this Friday

Bend’s second-oldest brewery, Bend Brewing Company, is enjoying two decades in business this year, and this Friday the 20th they are celebrating 20 years in style, with a block party, live music, 20 taps of beer, and more! The theme will be “20 beers for 20 years” and yes, there will be … Continue reading

Zwickelmania 2015!

The statewide beer event Zwickelmania returns tomorrow, where breweries open their doors to visitors for special samplings (straight from the zwickel, the special tap on the side of the tanks to taste the fermenting beer), brewery tours, swag, specials, and more. The fun starts at 11am and lasts until 4pm. … Continue reading

Special collaboration beer tasting at Broken Top Bottle Shop

It’s a bit last minute, but Broken Top Bottle Shop tonight from 5 to 8pm is hosting a special beer tasting and tap takeover with Portland’s Base Camp Brewing, who is bringing five beers that they had at their own “Collabofest” event a few weeks back. Here’s the Facebook event … Continue reading

WinterFest… without the winter

The Bend Oregon WinterFest is taking place this weekend, only there’s a snag: there’s no snow, and really not much winter to speak of! WinterFest is still going on, of course—taking place from Friday through Sunday, the 13th-15th—but the unseasonably warm weather has necessitated a shift in plans: Due to … Continue reading

Beery anniversaries, starting today

Beginning today, there are several big beer anniversaries taking place this month. First up is Worthy Brewing, who is celebrating their second anniversary today with a special beer and happy hour pricing: To celebrate, we’re tapping our annual batch of GTX (Go Time Extra Pale), the first beer we ever … Continue reading