Haven’t seen news from the Renegade Rollergirls for awhile; nice to know they’re still going strong. WHAT: January 30th, 2010 Will host another co-ed no holds-barred roller derby bout in Bend! Oregon Renegade Roller Derby; Bend’s only non-profit Roller Derby League, will hold their second bout of their 4th season … Continue reading
Silver Moon Brewing is hosting a free show tomorrow, the 21st (Thursday): David Clemmer, frontman of local indie rock band The Dirty Words, will be playing a free show at the Moon this Thursday, January 21st. He’s an incredibly talented songwriter, and is beginning to play with his own band … Continue reading
I mentioned the Phoenix Cafe opening yesterday but somehow missed the Olive Garden opening. (For shame!) It made a blurb in the Bulletin, and I can only imagine how busy it is, people were apparently "lined up outside the door when the restaurant opened for business at 4 p.m." This … Continue reading
The Phoenix Cafe is now open in the old Kayo’s Roadhouse location: I don’t know how long exactly, but there was an ad in this weekend’s Bulletin, and their website does in fact say "Now Open." The new hours of operation are seven days a week: 11:30am to close Monday … Continue reading
“Make it a day on, not a day off!” Join Central Oregon in a national day of service on Martin Luther King Jr., Day 2010 To make Martin Luther King Day a "day on, not a day off," Volunteer Connect has organized service projects in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson counties. … Continue reading
There’s a few things going on this weekend, but in general January (winter!) seems to be a slower time for weekends. Friday Deadly Gallows, Larry and His Flask, and Bo Deens are all playing at Silver Moon Brewing tonight, starting at 8:30pm. Cover is only $5 and as Silver Moon … Continue reading
China Sun Buffet is closed, at least for now. On their website is the message about it: WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF RELOCATING DUE TO LOSS OF LEASE. CURRENTLY WE STILL HAVE NOT FOUND ANY SUITABLE LOCATION YET. They’re refunding gift certificates, so it’s up in the air whether … Continue reading
Central Oregon is a long way from warm, sunny Hawaii, especially in January, but Hawaiian singer songwriter John Cruz is gladly making the trip to celebrate his debut as a Breedlove artist, with a show at Silver Moon Brewing Wednesday January 27th, at 8pm. John, who has never played in … Continue reading
My first "Weekend happenings" post of the new year! (We were out of town with limited access last weekend.) I don’t actually have much to list, from the calendar: just two things: Tonight, Silver Moon Brewing is hosting Unkle Nancy and the Family Jewels, starting at 9pm. Cover is only … Continue reading
Sisters is having their very first Wine and Brew Festival, coming up in June. This came through as a press release, and it’s not for another five months, but sounds pretty cool to me! One question (so far): will it be kid friendly? Sisters Wine & Brew Festival Announces First … Continue reading