Jake forwarded this to me: If you are receiving this, then I know you to have a love of classical music. We are very happy to be presenting a children’s concert on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 2 pm. For all of us at COS this concert is in loving … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again already: Bend WinterFest is just around the corner. Billed as "Central Oregon’s Premier Winter Festival" (well, it’s also the only winter festival), it takes over the Old Mill District during Valentine’s Day weekend, from Friday the 12th through Sunday the 14th. In addition to … Continue reading
I’m dumb, teaches me to blog without checking: yesterday’s post about Deschutes Brewery’s Crabfest missed one very important point: they are also featuring the crab feed on Friday, the 29th, because Saturday is sold out. But Friday is still available, still for $75 per person. Call 541-385-8606 for reservations and … Continue reading
Deschutes Brewery is hosting their 8th Annual Crabfest this weekend up at their Mountain Room: the all-you-can-eat crab feed paired with Deschutes beers and live music from Bill Keale. Menu: Passed appetizer: – Dungeness Crab Stuffed cucumber – Dungess crab stuffed jalapeno poppers wrapped with bacon Seated appetizer: – Free … Continue reading
I may be too late on blogging this one, but McMenamins is hosting a Winter Scotch Tasting on Friday the 23rd; for $50 you’ll get to try five different scotches and enjoy a gourmet-ish appetizer menu: Bacon-wrapped quail eggs Scallops gratin Duck wontons with orange sauce Vension chop with single-malt … Continue reading
I nearly forgot that the Bend Christmas Parade is this weekend! This is one of my favorite Bend events of the holiday season, and it’s coming up this Saturday, December 5th. The Parade starts at noon, and as always, proceeds from Newport and Harmon east along Newport and the Bridge, … Continue reading
The title pretty much says it all… this evening (from 5:30 until about 7) there’s a Tweetup/"Ugly Holiday Sweater Party" over at Flatbread Pizza in the Old Mill District. The Facebook Event page is here. Wear your ugliest (or coolest, depending on your point of view) holiday sweater, show up … Continue reading
It’s late notice, I know, but tonight is the annual Christmas tree lighting in downtown Bend. A great tradition in Central Oregon! The Downtown Bend Holiday Tree Lighting. Spend the evening singing carols, listening to local choirs, music and dance groups. The festivities get under way at 6pm. The big … Continue reading
I’ve gone through and added a bunch of stuff to the Calendar, so if you haven’t checked it out in awhile, do so now. I’ll probably be posting some of those items to the blog in a bit, too.
Looking for something to do on Halloween? There’s a ton going on, both on the 31st and the days before as well. Here’s the list: General The Deschutes County Fairgrounds is hosting their "ScareGrounds" featuring "The Haunt at Juniper Hollow" and "Dark Intentions" running on a number of days this … Continue reading