I got a haircut today at the L & K Barber Shop downtown, and wanted to write a review of it. I mentioned it briefly in my post on the Bond Street Barber Shop months ago, and figured it was time to give it the full-fledged treatment. Despite my affinity … Continue reading
The Newport Bridge is finally open as of today! Apparently they had a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon. If it was done today and ready for a ceremony at noon, couldn’t they have just opened it up in the morning and let the commuters get to where they need to go? … Continue reading
Saturday, December 9th is the Bend Christmas Parade! Hard to believe it’s that time of year already… The parade starts at noon, and follows a looping course through downtown and around Drake Park and Mirror Pond; check out the parade map here. It’s a fun parade, the kids will love … Continue reading
From the Bulletin today is a notice that the Apricot Lane gift store downtown is closing its doors: Downtown Bend’s Apricot Lane will close its doors by the end of the year, the store’s owner said Tuesday. The clothing and gift shop has been at 1001 N.W. Wall St. for … Continue reading
There’s an article here that details plans for the new Oxford Hotel that’s going to be built downtown, next to the parking garage and across the street from the Fire Hall. There’s also a Bulletin blurb here that I missed last week. Long story short, the hotel will have 56 … Continue reading
Somewhat recently I heard a rumor (on the radio, maybe) that the Newport Avenue bridge would be finished and open again by Thanksgiving. Since Thanksgiving is now barely a week and half away, does anyone know if this is true or not? Sure would be nice… Update: Oh for god’s … Continue reading
Images from KTVZ Friday afternoon I noticed the sidewalks had been stenciled up for the upcoming BendFilm event (more on that later); all over downtown, the BendFilm logo and the phrase "what is it to you?" have been painted in white "chalk paint" (according to the Z21 report). All over. … Continue reading
Oktoberfest is upon us! Sunday, September 24th, McMenamins Old St. Francis School has their all-day Oktoberfest celebration: Come out for live music, McMenamins Oktoberfest Ale, food & drink specials, belly dancing and more! Wander about the entire property, beer and bratwurst in hand, to check out the fun. It’s free … Continue reading
I wrote about the Bond Street Barber Shop on my other blog a few months back, and I wanted to mention it here as well. It’s an old-school barber shop that looks a bit like a sport bar as far as atmosphere goes (whereas the other barber shop in downtown, … Continue reading
Tomorrow is the start of the Bend Summer Festival, in Downtown Bend. The streets central to downtown (Bond, Wall, Oregon, Minnesota) will be closed, and arts and crafts vendors will have their wares spread out in booths along those thoroughfares, with food, beer and wine available too. And live music, … Continue reading