This coming Saturday, January 15th, is the (quarterly) Friends of the Bend Library Winter Book Sale: from 10am until 4pm at the Library Administration Building at 507 NW Wall downtown, there will be thousands of books (as well as CDs and movies) on sale at great prices. (The Library hasn’t … Continue reading
Ignite Bend 6 is taking place next month, February 9th, and if you have a burning desire to be a part of it—to get up on stage for a five-minute presentation on, well anything—you have until tomorrow to submit a proposal with your presentation idea. Ignite Bend 6 is coming! … Continue reading
If there was any one thing that could have further cemented Bend’s reputation as a go-to beer destination, this is not what I would have predicted: we now have a horse-drawn beer tour. If you’re driving in downtown Bend and suddenly feel like you’re in a certain brand’s beer commercial, … Continue reading
Webfoot Painting to Donate $5,000 Worth of Painting Services to Family or Nonprofit in Need; Requests Recommendations from the Community Webfoot Painting Co., a leading residential painting company serving Central Oregon, announces its 2nd Annual $5,000 Painting Charity Giveaway. The Bend-based company will select one recipient in the Bend/Redmond area … Continue reading
It’s First Friday Art Walk tonight in Downtown Bend, as well as the Old Mill District and Northwest Crossing, where the various galleries and other businesses stay open late featuring art exhibits, live music, and (often) free wine and refreshments. And as usual the Downtown Bend site has a nice … Continue reading
Tonight was the Biennial meeting of the Bend City Council, and not only was it the swearing in of the new City Councilors (Scott Ramsay, Jodie Barram, and Jeff Eager), but the Council also elected Bend’s new Mayor: Jeff Eager. From the City’s meeting notes: Councilor Greene nominated Councilor Eager … Continue reading
My wife found this ad on craigslist pointing to a new restaurant downtown (also note if you’re looking for a job): Boken is a new restaurant and bar opening in the Breezeway downtown Bend. We are an Asian inspired “Izakaya” style restaurant. We are hiring for all positions, including: Sous … Continue reading
Each year Deschutes Brewery puts on the Sagebrush Classic golf tournament and fundraiser, featuring a weekend of golf and a special dinner that is geared towards raising money for local nonprofits. The event itself doesn’t take place until July, but the fundraising campaign runs from mid-February through mid-August; and the … Continue reading
I don’t get downtown to Thump Coffee nearly enough, but it is my favorite of the various coffee shops I’ve visited—I love the brick and open beam atmosphere (it reminds me, in fact, of Café Paradiso of days gone by). That atmosphere is also helped by the monthly art installations … Continue reading
Bend WinterFest is coming up next month, February 18th through 20th, taking place down in the Old Mill District. In addition to the live music, ice carving, Rail Jam, food and wine, and so on, they’ve added a new element this year that sounds interesting: “WinterFringe.” The “Fringe” in this … Continue reading