Beer news

Couple of beer-related items kicking off today. First, McMenamins is having their last-Wednesday-of-the-month Limited Release beer tasting tonight, starting at 5pm: Bring all your beer-minded friends out to try a specially released beer, with pints selling at Happy Hour prices all night long (or ’til the keg is kicked!). "Admission" … Continue reading

Bend on Wikitravel; Shoji’s

I was browsing the Bend page on Wikitravel (ever checked out Wikitravel? It’s basically Wikipedia for travel guides) and though I was expecting something pretty sparse, there’s actually more detail there that touches on some decent points. (Though it could really use a good editorial hand going over it.) But … Continue reading

Cascade Winds: From Russia With Love

Even though the upcoming Cascade Winds Symphonic Band’s winter concert sounds like a James Bond movie, in reality it "will feature important literature either about Russia, or from famous Russia composers." Don’t be dissuaded by that, though; the (always) free concert is coming up on Sunday, March 7th, at the … Continue reading

Wednesday night music

Every Wednesday McMenamins offers up free music starting at 7pm; tonight they are featuring Blue Turtle Seduction as part of their "Great Northwest Music Tour." This five-piece rock / bluegrass / reggae / hip-hop hybrid from South Lake Tahoe, CA, captures the upbeat party vibe and jovial ambiance of their … Continue reading

Silver Moon Theater

Silver Moon Brewing is not only one of the music hotspots of Bend, they’re even moving into theater now. I got this email about it, which I think is interesting: I’m excited to announce that Volcanic Theatre and The Actors Realm will be launching its first production, “Bobby Gould in … Continue reading

Weekend happenings

A bunch of stuff going on this holiday weekend. Saturday WinterFest of course continues at the Old Mill District, from 11am until 10pm with a schedule full of events: 11:30am: High School Cross Country Ski Sprint Races 2pm: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe demos 5pm: The U.S. Cellular Rail Jam … Continue reading

Valentine’s Day at The Blacksmith

Valentine’s Day is Sunday, and The Blacksmith has something special in mind for you: Spend the afternoon in the cozy environs of the Blacksmith learning how to make aphrodisiac cocktails with Columbine Quillen, considered one of the nation’s top mixologists. Space is limited. Reservations are required. This Sunday February 14 … Continue reading

Baldy’s BBQ 5th anniversary

I’m totally stealing this from Bend Oregon Restaurants: This week Baldy’s BBQ is celebrating their 5th Anniversary with $5 specials all week long. From what I’ve heard, they’re doing $5 full racks, smothered fries, dozen wings, 2 pulled pork or chicken sandwiches, and more + drink specials. **Update** After lunch … Continue reading

Restaurant closings

Saw something about this the other day, I think, but the Bulletin has an article today: Ciao Mambo in downtown Bend closed its doors. Local eatery Ciao Mambo closed its doors last week after serving Italian cuisine to Bend for more than a year. Owner Gary Sather cited the down … Continue reading