Three Creeks Brewing is open (Sisters)

I received a couple of emails today regarding Central Oregon’s newest microbrewery, Three Creeks Brewing Company, located in Sisters. The first was from Wade Underwood, the owner, letting me know that they are officially open for business (a few weeks early). The other was from Geoffrey of AllAroundBend.com, with a … Continue reading

Any guesses on how the fireworks crackdown went?

Remember the Fourth of July fireworks crackdown? Anyone want to guess how that went? Jake has the answer. (I got the email too, but since Jake already has it up, I’m being lazy and pointing to his.) In brief: 3 actual citations at $1000 each; 152 "contacts"; 14 confiscations. I … Continue reading

Whole Foods: Everything 10% off today

To show their appreciation to the community (so says their ad in The Source), Whole Foods (formerly Wild Oats) is discounting everything in the store by 10% for today. (On regularly-priced items.)

Wednesday’s beers at the Blacksmith

The beer keeps on rolling down at the Blacksmith’s Wednesday tastings; this week it’s Belgian style beers. Poperings Hommel Ale Belgian Strong Ale | Poperinge-Watou, Belgium 7.5% ABV Ommegang Hennepin Saison | Cooperstown, New York 7.7% ABV Fantôme Saison Saison | Soy-Erezée, Belgium 8% ABV Unibroue La Fin Du Monde … Continue reading

Press Release: 4 Peaks Music Festival schedule

The 4 Peaks Music Festival is fast approaching. This is officially from a press release, but it’s a good rundown of the schedule and activities going on. Named one the best live concerts of 2007 by The Bulletin’s music critic Ben Salmon, The 4 Peaks Music Festival returns for second … Continue reading

CCC Downtown Crit photos

We were downtown today during the early stages of the Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Crit, and I snapped off a few photos of the bicyclers in action. Exciting stuff! Click through to see the rest of the pictures

Big music upcoming

Some notes about a couple of big-name concerts coming to Bend the next couple of months. The first is Sheryl Crow, on Thursday, August 28th at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. The Ticketmaster detail is here. Tickets go on sale generally on Saturday, July 12th, ranging in price from $45 to … Continue reading

Cascade Cycling Classic

It started today; running through Sunday the 13th, it’s the longest consecutively run elite stage race in the country and has attracted most of North America’s top cyclists and teams over the years. The quality of the race courses, the beauty of Central Oregon and the fun atmosphere of the … Continue reading

Blacksmith beer tasting this Wednesday

Apparently the Blacksmith didn’t limit its beer tastings to Wednesdays in June (which is a good thing); tomorrow they have a Wit Beer tasting: This is one of those beer styles that fits in perfectly on a warm summer day. Come sample 5 unique Wit Beers this Wednesday, July 9th. … Continue reading