Bend WinterFest is coming up next month, February 18th through 20th, taking place down in the Old Mill District. In addition to the live music, ice carving, Rail Jam, food and wine, and so on, they’ve added a new element this year that sounds interesting: “WinterFringe.” The “Fringe” in this … Continue reading
Looking for things to do this Friday night? There are of course a number of New Year’s Eve options around the area (updated, below): McMenamins Old St. Francis School is featuring live music and special overnight packages (which look to be sold out). Starting at 9pm, the Moon Mountain Ramblers … Continue reading
We took our tree down yesterday, so I was happy to see the news (from several sources) that the Boy Scouts are picking up Christmas trees to be recycled again this year. All they ask is a donation of $5 or more; the money goes towards troop activities. If you … Continue reading
BendFilm will be screening a documentary about the Hood to Coast relay on January 11 (1/11/11) at the Regal Cinema in the Old Mill. Here’s the scoop from their Hood to Coast Fathom Event on Facebook: Please join BendFilm at a special screening of a very cool documentary, Hood To … Continue reading
Today the Bulletin reports that The Produce Patch (that little produce and grocery store on 2nd Street, across from the School Bus lot) is closing. The owner cites the economy as the reason for the closure. Personally I really like The Produce Patch. Not all of the produce is local … Continue reading
Allyson’s Kitchen in the Old Mill District is closing this week; they just posted the release on their site and Facebook today. Allyson’s Kitchen will be closing its Bend store location as of the end of business on Friday, December 31, citing repercussions from the recession and debt from the … Continue reading
Merry Christmas, Happy Festivus, and/or Happy [Insert Your Favored Holiday Here]! It’s a beautiful day so far, but even so if you’re driving anywhere stay safe and go light on the eggnog. I hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy the holiday and spend some quality time with loved ones.
You might have heard in the last couple of days that the Environmental Working Group (an environmental advocacy group based in Washington, DC) reported finding relatively high levels of the chemical hexavalent chromium in Bend’s tapwater (the 10th highest on their report of 35 cities around the country tested); this … Continue reading
It’s still a month away yet—but it’s never too early to start thinking about Deschutes Brewery’s CrabFest. It’s taking place Friday and Saturday, January 28th and 29th, starting at 6pm at their Mountain Room You won’t have any reason at all to be crabby if you attend this feast – … Continue reading
Want to break free from “the shackles of top 40 (music) mediocrity?” That’s exactly what founder Ethan Maffey did earlier this fall with the launch of local, regional music website 83Music. Many in Bend know Ethan for his Ignite Bend 4 presentation “100 live in 2009” about traveling the northwest, going to shows … Continue reading