Holy smokes, I just realized today that the Fall Festival is coming up this weekend! Is it really that time of year already? Anyway, it’s this Saturday and Sunday, October 6 and 7. Downtown Bend, the streets are closed (Oregon, Minnesota, Wall, part of Bond?), and the usual seasonal festival … Continue reading
Ticket sales for the Nature of Words are now underway… I got the press release last night, which is pretty detailed: The wait is over! Registration and tickets for The Nature of Words, Central Oregon’s premier literary event scheduled for October 31-November 4, 2007 in Bend, Oregon are now available. … Continue reading
Not too long ago I was contacted by someone who suggested I should have an event calendar here on Hack Bend that compiled all the local events I blog about into one location. I thought this was a good idea, since there really is no single calendar online that has … Continue reading
Tomorrow is The Great Drake Park Duck Race—one of those things that has lodged in my mind as a signature Bend event, like the Pole Pedal Paddle. It’s a neat idea and a great annual fundraiser but it’s always weird seeing tens of thousands of rubber ducks dumping into the … Continue reading
Looking for something to do this weekend? On Saturday (September 15th) at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, check out the Best In Show Dog Walk. This event benefits the Humane Society and is free to spectators; if you want to walk your dog, the cost is only $12 (per dog) to … Continue reading
The Nature of Words is the annual literary event (coming up November 1st through 4th) that focuses on writers and poets that focus on the Western landscape. They offer a variety of author readings, workshops, and panel discussions for participants over the weekend. I figure any event supporting writing and … Continue reading
I blogged the other day about the BendNights.com Two Year Spectacular—the big party they’re having at the Les Schwab Amphitheater on September 8th (next week!). Looks like they’re looking for volunteers for it, too, according to this craigslist post: In need of volunteers in all capacities for BendNights.com spectacular at … Continue reading
I received the September schedule of events for Thump Coffee today. I’ve been down there a few times the past couple of weeks, and I’m liking it quite a bit. Read the full September schedule First Friday Art Walk, September 7, open til 8 ART: Andrew Wachs This month we’ll … Continue reading
Reviewing an Oktoberfest beer on my beer blog the other day put me in the Oktoberfest mood, so I had to look up when the Bend version of the festival is this year. The 3rd annual Bend Oktoberfest is a month away, coming up on Saturday, September 29th. It starts … Continue reading
BendNights.com is two years old, and they’re celebrating with style: It’s time to celebrate BendNights.com’s two year anniversary as Central Oregon’s media leader in nightlife information and event production/promotion. And, we’re doing it big! Clearwire Wireless Broadband presents The BendNights.com Two year Spectacular; a night of music, comedy, drink, and … Continue reading