More sucky local economy news: The Source breaks the news today that the 2nd Street Theater is closing. I just got word that, after nine years as a main player in Central Oregon’s theatrical world, 2nd Street Theater will be closing for good following the upcoming run of Harvey. “It … Continue reading
This Qwest notice about the new area code coming up is sitting here on the desk staring at me, so I’m relaying the news for anyone who hasn’t heard it yet: come January 10, 2010, all of Oregon outside the Northwest 503/971 area codes will have a new area code … Continue reading
The Bulletin had two new restaurant bits on Saturday: NorthWest Crossing gets new restaurant The new NWX Bar & Grill, at 745 N.W. Mt. Washington Drive, replaces Aloha Cafe, which closed Oct. 23. Aloha’s other two restaurants in east Bend and Sunriver remain open. Stoddard said the restaurant is a … Continue reading
I was wondering when roller derby started back up: for the Renegade Rollergirls, it’s Saturday, November 21st. It’s their season opener. Oregon Renegade Roller Derby; Bend’s only non-profit Roller Derby League, will hold their first bout of their 4th season at Midtown Music Hall, located on Greenwood Ave. The Renegades … Continue reading
I just realized my headline there could be read a different way, which amuses me. Anyway. The Bulletin reports that a new restaurant is finally taking over the space of the former Deep, Jody Denton’s expensive sushi bar that closed suddenly in January when Denton left town in a hurry. … Continue reading
Been awhile since I ran a press release… this one is for a good cause but since they’re looking for volunteers aged 55 and older, I started to wonder what’s the age demographic of Hack Bend blog readers? Central Oregon Council on Aging RSVP needs volunteers. If you are 55+ … Continue reading
Here’s our weekly look at the goings-on around Bend for the weekend, culled from the calendar. It’s also First Friday tonight, so there are a number of things going on across downtown, the Old Mill District, and Northwest Crossing that aren’t listed—just lumped together under the heading "First Friday." The … Continue reading
I suspect I’m behind the curve on this one, but Monday nights at Typhoon in downtown Bend are half-price wine nights. Basically, all wine under $100 is half price… that’s per glass and per bottle. No kidding, half off a bottle. Our waitress told us that there are people who … Continue reading
Tonight is the first "Open Mic with Tall Adam" night at Silver Moon Brewing, something new they’re debuting that will repeat on the first Tuesday of each month. Here’s their blurb: Starting in November, the Moon will be hosting an open mic on the first Tuesday of every month, hosted … Continue reading
We noticed this weekend that Dick’s Sporting Goods is now open up on the north side of Bend. That’s the business that took over the old Joe’s (née GI Joe’s) space in the Cascade Village shopping center (between Food 4 Less and Ross). Personally I’d never heard of Dick’s prior … Continue reading