The guys over at 10 Barrel Brewing (formerly Wildfire and primarily served up at JC’s) have a neat idea: behind-the-scenes video. This video is the first in a series that gives a little insight into what we, as a small brewery in Bend, Oregon, go through on a daily basis. … Continue reading
Busy lately, but I was able to post some items to the Twitter account. (Re-post, actually, since I was "retweeting" other people’s tweets.) Reproducing here. Tomorrow (April 21st), there is a book release party for the new book, B is for Beer, at Between the Covers on the corner of … Continue reading
Here’s a neat resource for you baseball fans: an enterprising reader has pulled the entire 2009 Bend Elks game schedule into an online calendar here. Carl says, I’m planning on buying season tickets to the Bend Elks this season, and I thought I’d share with you an iCalendar file I … Continue reading
Silver Moon Brewing is the venue to be for live and local music these days. Tomorrow, April 15th, it’s "Bend’s newest eclectic jam-rock group Broken Down Guitars" will be playing starting at 7pm. Here’s a blurb: With powerhouse lead singer/ rhythm guitar player Stacie Johnson, A.J. Blum on lead electric … Continue reading
Submitted details for a workshop at Bend Yoga in a couple of weeks: What : Yoga for Peak Performance Workshop Athletic performance enhanced by yoga and meditation Cost: $20 When: Saturday, April 25 1:00 – 3:00PM Where: Bend Yoga 155 NW Century Drive Suite 113 Contact: 541-322-9642 (YOGA) info@bend-yoga.com Description: … Continue reading
This came in as a press release but it sounds pretty cool. Sesquicentennial fun! Westward Oregon! Celebrates Oregon’s 150th Birthday In May with 1859 Stagecoach Rides, Encampment and Dinner In partnership with the Des Chutes Historical Museum and Bend Parks & Recreation, Deschutes County is proud to sponsor Oregon’s largest … Continue reading
I haven’t paid enough attention in the past to see if this has happened before, but this Saturday (the 11th) are two different roller derby bouts—basically both leagues in town have a bout on the same night (different places). Which one to go see? First up is the Lava City … Continue reading
This is one of the more unusual events I’ve heard of, but it’s definitely worth blogging about. If you’re unhappy with the way the government has been handling the economy lately (among other things), this might be for you. You’ve no doubt heard of the many Tea Party Rallies being … Continue reading
Yes, I’m behind on posting stuff, apologies. This press release is from two weeks ago, but still relevant. The United Way of Deschutes County is seeking volunteer teams from area businesses as well as individuals to lend a hand during the 13th annual Days of Caring to be held May … Continue reading
Just in case you missed it, the article ran in Saturday’s Bulletin. The Old Mill Martini Bar is closed for the time being, until they can get a new OLCC license. Apparently a "change of ownership" is the cause of the snafu, pending OLCC investigation. No word on when they’ll … Continue reading