I have to admit, I was lost at first, reading this press release—then it dawned on me that "Beyond the Flames" is a fire prevention magazine. And since we’re nearing the start of fire season, it’s pretty topical. The 2009 issue of Beyond the Flames will include two new contests … Continue reading
Human Dignity Coalition is proud to present the fifth annual Bend Pride ’09. In Central Oregon, there’s more to our shared environment than trees, mountains, and stunning rivers. Our environment includes the people with whom we live and work, and the community created by our shared love of where we … Continue reading
More live music at Silver Moon Brewing tonight, Cicada Omega with David Bowers Colony opening up for them. From the press release below they sound like some sort of weird Southern Fusion Rock, but it definitely sounds interesting. Cicada Omega is a southern original. The music is a continuation of … Continue reading
This sounds like it’s a good complement/alternative to Balloons Over Bend going on tomorrow. The Bend Airport Day is Saturday, June 6th from 8:00AM until 2:00PM; the same weekend as Balloons Over Bend. It is a thrill to promote general aviation to Central Oregon. We hope you will join us … Continue reading
It’s the first Friday of June, so fittingly enough tonight is First Friday in Downtown Bend and the Old Mill District: The streets of Bend fill with art patrons on the first Friday of every month as Downtown Bend and Old Mill District art galleries stay open late with receptions … Continue reading
It’s been on the calendar for awhile now, but I overlooked the fact that Balloons Over Bend starts tomorrow(!). Well, technically there’s only a "media flight" for local media personalities tomorrow (Friday), and the rest of the festivities actually start on Saturday. It’s all taking place in the Old Mill … Continue reading
A couple of items regarding our local music scene: A song by local indie-alt band KouseFly has been licensed for use in a movie soundtrack. The indie movie is titled "Fifth Form" and is "a dark comedy about a prank war that tears apart a boy’s dorm at an elite … Continue reading
The Cascades Theatrical Company’s (CTC) 2009/2010 year will be unlike any season in the recent past. Join us on June 16 as CTC conducts an open forum “Town Hall” event beginning at 7 p.m. We will share our mission and strategic plans and then open it up for interactive input … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again—the start of the summertime Bend Farmers Market. From June through mid-October, the Farmers Market is in town twice a week: Wednesdays from 3 to 7pm, at the Brooks Street Riverfront Plaza, which is the top of Drake Park next to the public parking lot. … Continue reading
I just noticed on Bend Brewing Company‘s website that they are offering bottled beer again, but this time there are two different beers available: HopHead Imperial IPA (as before), and Elk Lake IPA. I’m a bit surprised to see that Elk Lake is available by the bottle, though I suppose … Continue reading