Join Boneyard Beer and Widmer Brothers at the Summit Saloon tonight

Our very own Boneyard Beer got together with Portland’s Widmer Brothers Brewing recently to brew a collaboration beer celebrating Widmer’s 30 years of business, and tonight at the Summit Saloon downtown they are holding the official release party kicking off at 7pm. Come join Boneyard Beer and Widmer Brothers Brewing … Continue reading

2nd annual Whole Foods Brewfest

This Thursday, March 27, marks the return of Whole Foods‘ Whole Planet Foundation Brew Fest for its second year. It will be taking place from 5 to 8pm and only costs $5—a great deal which gets you the pint glass and 5 tasting tickets. (Additional tickets should be $1 each.) There … Continue reading

Poker fundraiser and silent auction with Deschutes Brewery

Two of Deschutes Brewery’s employees were recently diagnosed with cancer, and to help cover their medical bills the Brewery is hosting a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament fundraiser this next Wednesday, March 5, which will also feature a silent auction. Two employees from our Deschutes Brewery Family have been diagnosed … Continue reading

2nd Annual Platypus Pub Winter Beer Festival

Thursday, February 20th, the Platypus Pub is teaming up once again with Columbia Distributing to present their second annual Winter Beer Festival. Last year’s event was a good showing so I expect it to be even better this year. From their newsletter: This event will bring you face to face … Continue reading

Crab Fest!

Deschutes Brewery‘s annual Crab Fest is taking place tomorrow and Saturday! This is their all-you-can-eat crab extravaganza: Crab Fest is back! Get your fill of crab and damn tasty Deschutes brews at our annual Crab Feed Beer Dinner. Since this event sells out every year, we’ve added a second date … Continue reading

Broken Top Bottle Shop’s 2nd anniversary

It was Tuesday, February 4, 2012 that Broken Top Bottle Shop opened their doors, transforming the previous Abbey Pub space into a new beer bar with a focus on community, good beer, and good, healthy and vegetarian food, and since that day two years ago they have become such an integral … Continue reading

McMenamins High Gravity Extravaganza – Saturday!

McMenamins Old St. Francis School is hosting a special mini beerfest Saturday, all day from 1pm until 10pm, which they are dubbing their High Gravity Extravaganza: a host of “big” beers (meaning, higher in alcohol) from a number of guest breweries—both different McMenamins breweries from around the state, and also a … Continue reading

MUSE Women’s Conference launches with registration party

From our friends at The World Muse! The World Muse is hosting a launch party and registration celebration open to the public on Friday, January 17th, at Studio 3 in Bend, Oregon. Participants will learn firsthand about plans for the 2nd annual MUSE Women’s Conference slated for March 7 – 9th … Continue reading

January Art Walk (First Friday) is tonight

It’s the first Friday of January (and of 2014) and that means Downtown Bend comes alive from 5 to 9pm with the monthly Art Walk, where business stay open late to showcase special art exhibits, and many will also host live music and offer up complimentary food and wine (and … Continue reading

New Year’s Eve 2013 happenings

Hard to believe the year is ending in just a few days! If you don’t yet have plans for News Year’s Eve and are looking for something to do, here’s a rundown of things going on that night: McMenamins Old St. Francis School: Starting at 9pm they will have live … Continue reading