Kanye West… in Bend…?

That is what Ben Salmon over on the Frequency Blog is reporting today: Rapper, producer, Renaissance man and potential Kardashian Kanye West will be in Bend Saturday night to judge a rap battle at the Domino Room, according to the Power 94 radio station and the owners of two companies … Continue reading

First Friday, Christmas edition

It’s First Friday Art Walk in downtown Bend and the Old Mill District tonight—the last one of the year! Art galleries, shops, and other stores will stay open late with special art exhibits, and many offer up live music, free hors-d’oeuvres, and wine (or beer), and it’s a great time … Continue reading

The Hills are Alive… with a sing-along

I didn’t know the 1965 film “The Sound of Music” had achieved a cult-like status to warrant things like costumed sing-alongs (something akin to “Rocky Horror”), but apparently it has: the Tower Theatre is hosting a Sound of Music Sing-Along Friday night at 6:30! Open your Von Trapp and hiss … Continue reading

Snoop Dogg is coming to Bend

As strange as it may seem, in fact Snoop Dogg is coming to Bend, on Tuesday, December 18 to the Midtown Ballroom. (Ben Salmon broke the news over on his Frequency Blog.) Tickets cost $42.50 plus fees, and can be purchases online at BendTicket, TicketsWest, or TicketWeb. Or pick them … Continue reading

First Friday and Fall Festival

This weekend is a busy one! Not only is it First Friday tomorrow night, it’s the Fall Art Hop as well—which (along with the Spring version) is the bigger version of the usual monthly Art Walk, with many businesses in Downtown Bend and the Old Mill District staying open late … Continue reading

Brewtal Breakdown Festival, fundraiser for Bend Roots Festival

Starting today the Broken Top Bottle Shop is holding a weekend-long fundraiser for next year’s Rise Up’s Bend Roots Revival music festival (in light of the troubles they ended up having this year): their “Brewtal Breakdown Festival” which has things going on all three days. “Free shows, raffle prizes & … Continue reading

McMenamins’ Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day

Today McMenamins Old St. Francis School is having their “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” party all day long, featuring free live music, food and drink specials and lots of Irish revelry. Yes, it’s kind of a wonky idea but it’s fun and offers up something fun to do in the … Continue reading

MOsley WOtta album release party tonight

Bend’s own MOsley WOtta (a great hip hop group fronted by the multitalented Jason Graham) is having a release party tonight to celebrate the release of their second album, “KinKonK.” It’s taking place at PoetHouse Art (Tin Pan Alley over by the Wine Shop) at 9pm and is free (with a … Continue reading

First Friday (back to school edition)

Not only are the kids back to school this week, but it’s also First Friday Art Walk this Friday, September 7—where the streets of Downtown Bend and the Old Mill District fill with folks partaking in the businesses and art galleries that are staying open late to feature special art … Continue reading