Don’t forget, the third Ignite Bend is coming up this Wednesday, the 14th! It’s at the Tower Theatre, starting at 7pm (doors open at 6:30), and admission as always is free. However, seating can be limited so it’s a good idea to get advance tickets if you’re going. And a … Continue reading
Ignite Bend 3 is coming up rapidly—it’s on October 14th, just over two weeks away—and they are in serious need of sponsorship help to be able to even have the event. From their blog: We are looking for sponsors for Ignite Bend 3! Ignite Bend is a free community event … Continue reading
In what has become an annual tradition, the Bend Oktoberfest is back again this month, on September 25th and 26th (Friday night and all day Saturday). A portion of Downtown Bend will be closed off for the autumn festival. Friday night starts at 6pm and is for 21 and over … Continue reading
I mentioned a while back a brief bit about The Little Woody, the barrel-aged brew festival coming up in September to replace the Bend Brew Fest. There are more details now; as I posted on my beer blog last night: This festival will feature hand crafted, wood aged beer as … Continue reading
The last Pickin’ and Paddlin’ event being put on by Alder Creek Kayak is coming up 8/26 (next Wednesday), and is featuring the Moon Mountain Ramblers. It’s free with donations to Bend Paddle Trail Alliance appreciated. There are gear demos from Alder Creek from 4 to 7pm, and the music … Continue reading
It’s Friday, the unofficial start of the weekend, so I thought I’d throw out another "Weekend happenings" post to highlight some of the weekend fun. This will likely become a regular feature (depending on how ambitious I can be Friday mornings). Friday Wine by the River starts today; I covered … Continue reading
Tomorrow (Friday, August 14th) at 7pm, Backporch Coffee is hosting a free event: We have a free event tomorrow (Friday, Aug 14th) at 7pm at Backporch Coffee. We’re showing short films by local filmmakers and will have live music by the city bus driver, Dennis Alan. No further details, but … Continue reading
This weekend—starting tomorrow, actually—is Wine by the River, a wine festival featuring "wineries, chocolatiers, restaurants, entertainers and artists" and taking place at Riverbend Park Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. It’s put on by Partners in Care, and the intent is a good one: Partners In Care Wine by … Continue reading
I’m going to be busy without much (if any) internet access for the next few days, so here’s a rundown of some things going on this weekend. Thursday Of course there’s Munch and Music in Drake Park tonight, from 5:30 until 8:30. Featuring High Street (Swing/Funk/R&B) At Silver Moon Brewing, … Continue reading
Today is the first day of the Deschutes County Fair, which runs through Saturday. Each day the hours for the Fair are 10am until 11pm, and the admission costs are: Adults (13+): $9/day Children (6-12): $6/day Children (5 yrs & under): FREE Seniors (62 and over): $6/day (Wed FREE) Adult … Continue reading