Music notes

Yes, the title of this blog post is a pun. I apologize. Just some odds and ends relating to the local music scene. → This Thursday, the 27th, the Staxx Brothers are coming to Silver Moon Brewing, and I have a press release in my inbox that claims with baited … Continue reading

Weekend happenings

Friday already! Let’s run down a few of the weekend events going on. If you know of something else going on you think readers would like to hear about, let me know. Friday The Bend Farmer’s Market is going on from 2 until 6pm at the St. Charles Hospital entrance. … Continue reading

Munch and Movies

Munch and Movies starts this Friday (August 21st)—the food and free movies in the park event that is a companion to the earlier Munch and Music. Every Friday from August 21st through September 11th in Compass Park (in Northwest Crossing), a different movie will be playing at dusk. Here’s their … Continue reading

Last Pickin’ and Paddlin’: 8/26

The last Pickin’ and Paddlin’ event being put on by Alder Creek Kayak is coming up 8/26 (next Wednesday), and is featuring the Moon Mountain Ramblers. It’s free with donations to Bend Paddle Trail Alliance appreciated. There are gear demos from Alder Creek from 4 to 7pm, and the music … Continue reading

Weekend happenings

It’s Friday, the unofficial start of the weekend, so I thought I’d throw out another "Weekend happenings" post to highlight some of the weekend fun. This will likely become a regular feature (depending on how ambitious I can be Friday mornings). Friday Wine by the River starts today; I covered … Continue reading

The Source names Hack Bend Best Blog!

The Source‘s Best of Central Oregon issue came out this week, and Hack Bend was named "Best Blog"! The "Best Of" results were submitted and voted on by the Source readership, and it’s a really, really cool feeling to open up the weekly and see the shout-out in print. Thanks … Continue reading

Wine by the River

This weekend—starting tomorrow, actually—is Wine by the River, a wine festival featuring "wineries, chocolatiers, restaurants, entertainers and artists" and taking place at Riverbend Park Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. It’s put on by Partners in Care, and the intent is a good one: Partners In Care Wine by … Continue reading

The rumor mill a-churnin’

Found over on the blog Jack and Mrs. Elliott Move to Bend: rumors about happenings in the Minnesota building downtown that houses Marz and Astro Lounge, among others. First, Chocolate e Gateaux has not has his lease renewed. The shop will be shuttered by the end of this coming weekend. … Continue reading

Broken Down Guitars at Cross Creek Cafe

This Friday, August 14th, the Broken Down Guitars will be playing the Cross Creek Cafe in Redmond—for free. Show starts at 7pm. Redmond, Oregon, August 14th. Presenting eclectic soulful originals, along with rock favorites from Janis to Sublime, The Broken Down Guitars will play at Cross Creek Cafe on August … Continue reading