Some great concerts over the next couple of weeks

The next two weeks we’re seeing some big concerts coming to the Les Schwab Amphitheater, starting on Saturday: Wilco, Saturday the 23rd. $35 (Ticketmaster) Beck, the next day (Sunday the 24th). $38 (Ticketmaster) Michael McDonald, Tuesday the 26th. $32 and $59 (Ticketmaster) Sheryl Crow, Thursday the 28th. $45 and $85 … Continue reading

"Really Free Car Wash"

This came in via the contact form on Friday while I was still mostly out of the loop: At First Presbyterian Church on August 23, 9-3, there is a "Really Free Car Wash" No Donations, No Strings, Just a Clean Car 230 NE 9th St Bend, OR 97701 Seems like … Continue reading

Press Release: That’s So Gay

No, I’m not being politically incorrect, and yes, it’s a first for this blog. Read the following press release to find out more. Event: That’s So Gay -Bend’s Premier Queer Night Who’s Performing: The Obsessors – Female-fronted punk rock band from San Jose, CA: http://www.theobsessors.com The Uglies – Three piece … Continue reading

4 Peaks Pre-fest Party at the Astro Lounge

There’s a "pre-fest party" for the 4 Peaks Music Festival tomorrow (Thursday) night at the Astro Lounge; here is the email I received: Join 4 Peaks at the Astro Lounge this Thursday, July 24 from 8pm – 11pm for a taste of what’s to come this weekend: Meet and greet … Continue reading

Clothes for Life benefit sale

This one slipped in under the radar, and it sounds like it’s for a good cause. Clothes for Life: A sale to benefit Myanmar Relief On July 26th from 10am-6pm in front of Newport Market. The students of 180 student ministries from Westside church have been cleaning out their closets … Continue reading

Press Release: 4 Peaks Music Festival schedule

The 4 Peaks Music Festival is fast approaching. This is officially from a press release, but it’s a good rundown of the schedule and activities going on. Named one the best live concerts of 2007 by The Bulletin’s music critic Ben Salmon, The 4 Peaks Music Festival returns for second … Continue reading

Bend Summer Fest this weekend

Hard to believe, but it’s the Bend Summer Fest already—this weekend, Saturday and Sunday the 12th and 13th. For me it’s the best of the "seasonal festivals" and one I enjoy visiting each year. It is of course held in Downtown Bend, and the following streets are closed: Wall Street … Continue reading

Even more things happening on the 4th

Following up to yesterday’s post about 4th of July goings-on, here’s some more: (From the comments) The Freedom Ride! I forgot about this—bike riders meet at Pioneer Park at 2pm and cruise through town for fun. Straight from the comments: Also at Bend High School there will be a concert … Continue reading

July 4th happenings

Lots of things happening this Fourth of July, which falls on Friday this year. I’ve updated the calendar, but here’s a rundown: The Pet Parade and Old Fashioned Celebration, Downtown. Starting at 10am, this is a perennial favorite; people walking pets of all stripe through downtown. Then the rest of … Continue reading

Vietnam Veterans Fourth of July BBQ at Jake’s Diner

Jake’s Diner is hosting another Fourth of July BBQ for Vietnam Veterans this year: Jake’s Diner and the Vietnam Veterans of America are partnering on a BBQ at Jake’s on the evening of the Fourth of July. All proceeds will be going to the Vietnam Veterans of America. The BBQ … Continue reading