Update: At this point (late on March 16), it’s safe to say that it would be a bad idea to be out pub crawling on St. Paddy’s Day with the coronavirus severity and restrictions. I’ll leave this post up for a reference when it’s advisably safe to go out again, … Continue reading
I’m two days late in posting this as it started Monday, but the Bend Fire and Rescue Santa Express is back this week, and will continue to run through Thursday evening. Here’s the press release (which I just received Monday as well, which would have been good sooner): Bend Fire … Continue reading
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I hope it’s a happy and safe one especially with the snow. If you have to drive anywhere, please be careful and take your time. If for some reason you’re not cooking at home, or otherwise have plans, The Source has a list of Thanksgiving … Continue reading
Starting on Thanksgiving day, the Old Mill District has a full slate of holiday events lined up. It starts with the annual I Like Pie Run taking place this Thursday starting at 9am, and then there will be plenty of other activities taking place throughout the month. Here’s the list … Continue reading
The annual Bend St. Patrick’s Day pub guide returns for 2019! Since St. Patrick’s Day is on a Sunday, that gives you (theoretically) a long weekend to celebrate, so make the most of it! As always, this isn’t meant to be a definitive guide to all the bars, pubs, taverns, … Continue reading
This Veteran’s Day, Monday the 12th (the Federal holiday, I know the actual day was yesterday), the Les Schwab Amphitheater will be hosting a celebration for the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree which is coming to town: For just the second time in more than 50 years, Oregon has been selected … Continue reading
Returning for your pub crawling pleasure, here’s the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day pub guide! With St. Paddy’s falling on Saturday this year, you have a full weekend of frolicking (particularly at McMenamins). As always, this isn’t meant to be a definitive guide to all the bars, pubs, taverns, and watering … Continue reading
Every year on July 4th, the Deschutes Historical Museum opens up to the public for free which makes for a great stop when you’re out and about for the Independence Day festivities. (You are going to be out and about, right?) Here’s the press release for this year’s event: The … Continue reading
For your pub crawling pleasure, the St. Patrick’s Day pub guide returns for 2017! Friday is a great day for St. Paddy’s, and many of the locations below are hosting additional events besides just being great stops for beer and whiskey. In fact McMenamins will be celebrated two days, Friday … Continue reading
Happy New Year everyone! Are we ready to see the last of 2016 yet? If you don’t already have plans for this evening, The Source has a fairly comprehensive listing of events. The main thing, be safe tonight, and don’t drive drunk! See you next year!