Google Maps oddity

This doesn’t really have anything to do with anything, but I thought it was fun: on Google Maps, there’s a plane captured in one of the aerial views of Bend. Check it out. No, I can’t claim credit for finding this… it’s actually marked in the "Community" features in Google … Continue reading

Korn is coming to town

Yes, to the person who contacted me, Korn is coming to the Les Schwab Amphitheater on September 23rd. You can see the Ticketmaster details here; there’s nothing on the Amphitheater site or the Korn site about it yet. Looks like tickets aren’t on sale yet, but will be going on … Continue reading

Bend Brew Fest

The Bend Brew Fest starts today, August 17th, from 4pm til 11pm, and continues Saturday from noon til 11pm. It’s at the Les Schwab Amphitheather. Entry is free, but you’ll need to pony up for beer and food: A $5 one-time purchase of a 2007 souvenir mug is required for … Continue reading

Munch and Movies schedule

Well, Munch and Music is winding down—the last day is tomorrow—and on Friday, Munch and Movies starts. This takes place in both Bend and Redmond: McKay Park in Bend, and Sam Johnson Park in Redmond, and runs every Friday from the 17th until September 7th for Bend and every Saturday … Continue reading

Jokers one year anniversary party

I got this email from the folks at Jokers Bar & Grill: Come To Jokers ONE YEAR Anniversary Party This Saturday!!! As a Thank you to Central Oregon for supporting JOKERS all year we are bringing in National Touring DJ!!! And Better Yet…NO COVER ALL NIGHT!!! We will be having … Continue reading

Awbrey Butte fire

There’s currently a fire on Awbrey Butte… looks like it might have started on a construction site and spread… at one point we could see pretty good sized flames the length of it. Update, 2pm: Fire looks mostly out now, there’s still a little bit of smoke but it’s much … Continue reading

Hans is closing

News broke in the paper today that Hans is closing. As of August 31st, when their lease is up. It’s been a downtown staple for 24 years. “It’s really a positive change for ourselves,” Weiss-Hoffman said. “The opportunity came up, and we feel it’s a good time to walk away … Continue reading

Jake’s Truck Stop – the movie

Lyle over at the Jake’s Diner blog reports that "Jake’s Truck Stop," the movie, will be showing at McMenamins on August 23rd: It is now official. The movie, "Jake’s Truck Stop", will be shown at McMenamins on Thursday, August 23rd at 6PM. The tickets are on sale at Jake’s for … Continue reading

The Source’s Best of Central Oregon

The latest issue of The Source on stands now is their annual Best of Central Oregon issue, and as usual, it’s pretty much the definitive "Best Of" guide for the area. (Sadly, I don’t see it online.) The picks range from the (mostly) serious ("Best Public Art", "Best Radio Station") … Continue reading

Renegade Rollergirls, August 18th

Suicide Jane of the Renegade Rollergirls sends along this note: August 18th. The Renegade Rollergirls; Bend’s only non-profit Roller Derby League, will host a roller derby bout against the world famous, Renegade Rollergirls of Arizona. Renegade Rollergirls are the only no holds barred, no rules leagues in the USA. These … Continue reading