The various goings-on this month downtown at Thump: Art Walk, and a bunch of exhibits. Click for the full post First Friday Art Walk, December 7, 5pm – 8pm ART: Empty Bowls Redux Each fall NeighborImpact (formerly COCAAN), Central Oregon’s champion for local economically disadvantaged people, hosts the Empty Bowls … Continue reading
Bend Memorial Clinic is having their annual Holiday Bazaar tomorrow, December 6th. It’s taking place at their Main Clinic (at 1501 NE Medical Center Drive), from 10am until 3pm. I don’t know any other details, so I couldn’t say what to expect. Maybe someone from BMC could comment…?
I’m already late blogging on this by a day—this weekend is McMenamins’ 3rd Anniversary Weekend Party (started today). "Weekend" refers to Friday and Saturday, so there’s still time to celebrate tomorrow. The Party is going on all day, with music by the Freak Mountain Ramblers beginning at 8pm. All ages … Continue reading
I was updating the calendar to reflect the Bend Christmas Parade and I noticed that it conflicts with one of my other favorite December events: Deschutes Brewery‘s annual garage sale. Yep. Both are on the 8th. Both start at noon. We’ll be going to the Parade, of course. It’s too … Continue reading
The Old Mill District is hosting a Harvest Opening, tomorrow, November 8th. Sounds like a good deal—free food and drink, among other things. Please Join Us for A Harvest Opening November 8th from 4-7pm. Complimentary wine, beer and appetizers served at five pavilions located in The Old Mill District. Celebrated local … Continue reading
With the Nature of Words kicking into full swing today, I was wondering if any readers of the blog attending any of today’s events: tonight’s was authors readings and signing at the Tower Theatre. What did you think? It’s one of those things I’d like to attend (perhaps a workshop … Continue reading
Events coming up in November for Thump Coffee. First Friday Art Walk: Friday, November 2 (and continuing throughout November) Click through for full list of events ART: Mark Bernahl’s “Altered Books” and Artists Local 101’s “Altered Stations” Local artist Mark Bernahl displays his “Altered Books” this month. “I started sculpting … Continue reading
While I’m on the topic of Halloween parties, I should note that JC’s is also having theirs tomorrow (the 27th). Wear your costumes—there will be prizes awarded for the best. The DJ is starting around 8:30pm, and there’s no cover charge. Seems like Saturday is the night for the Halloween … Continue reading
McMenamins is hosting a free Halloween party tomorrow night (the 27th): Dress up in costume and head to our place for a party like you read about. Get down, get funky, get loose to the latest DJ’ed hits while you enjoy McMenamins handcrafted ales, wines and spirits. But try not … Continue reading
Louise Hawker of The Nature of Words writes in with this latest: Benjamin Percy‘s new collection of short stories, Refresh, Refresh, was just released yesterday, so the book will be available for purchase and signing during The Nature of Words. Publishers Weekly had called it the most anticipated book of … Continue reading