Roundabout Books in Northwest Crossing does a great job hosting various author events as well as book club meetings, storytimes, and more, and this Friday, January 24, the store’s annual Local Authors Night returns with an evening showcase of five local authors—myself being one of them for my book, Bend … Continue reading
I don’t often post press releases but this one sounds like it might be of interest to folks, and it came from the St. Charles Healthcare media folks so it caught my eye (not a usual St. Charles event). For Alex Banayan, it’s simple: “When you change what you believe … Continue reading
Every year I highlight the Deschutes Public Library‘s 4th of July book sale as a holiday activity (because books!) and always make it a point to stop by after the Pet Parade and fun in the park. However—I don’t know if it’s because July 4 falls on a Monday this … Continue reading
This Saturday, February 6, the Deschutes Historical Museum will be hosting a talk and book signing for a new local history book, Legendary Locals of Bend, by Les Joslin. It will start at 1pm and should definitely be of interest to anyone interested in history, local or otherwise. From the press … Continue reading
Tomorrow, Saturday the 16th, is the Friends of the Bend Library Winter Book Sale, taking place from 9am to 4pm. Because you can never have enough books! From 9 to 11am, those first two hours are for the members of the Friends of the Bend Library only; from 11 to … Continue reading
Every third Friday of the month, downtown Redmond hosts a “stroll” in the evening with participating businesses open late and offering special events, refreshments, and music—think Bend’s First Friday Art Walk. It’s their Third Friday Stroll and it takes place from 5 to 8pm. This Friday, September 18, the Third … Continue reading
Do you like beer? What about books about beer and breweries? Even better—regionally relevant books! This Saturday, May 30, Crux Fermentation Project is hosting myself and Portland-based beer writer Brian Yaeger for a dual signing event for our two books, Bend Beer: A History of Brewing in Central Oregon and … Continue reading
I’ve come across some of these lately, and perhaps you have too: Little Free Libraries. Have you wondered what they are? Wonder no more: “It’s a “take a book, return a book” gathering place where neighbors share their favorite literature and stories. In its most basic form, a Little Free … Continue reading
This weekend I have two book signing events for my book Bend Beer: A History of Brewing in Central Oregon, taking place at the excellent Paulina Springs Books locations in Sisters and Redmond. Have you been to Paulina Springs Books (either one)? They have a terrific, wide selection of books, … Continue reading
This Saturday, the 31st, Redmond’s homebrew club, the Cascade Fermentation Association is having their monthly group brew—and I’m the guest of honor. It ties in with my book Bend Beer: A History of Brewing in Central Oregon and the theme is “Brewing with Jon Abernathy” in that I’ve selected the … Continue reading