Very interesting and revealing article in the Bulletin today about the state of Downtown Bend’s restaurant economy—including the surprising fact that Bluefish Bistro closed on Saturday(!). Bluefish is just the latest in a string of sudden closures, I guess. The new burger place mentioned in the article is slated to … Continue reading
The next two weeks we’re seeing some big concerts coming to the Les Schwab Amphitheater, starting on Saturday: Wilco, Saturday the 23rd. $35 (Ticketmaster) Beck, the next day (Sunday the 24th). $38 (Ticketmaster) Michael McDonald, Tuesday the 26th. $32 and $59 (Ticketmaster) Sheryl Crow, Thursday the 28th. $45 and $85 … Continue reading
This came in via the contact form on Friday while I was still mostly out of the loop: At First Presbyterian Church on August 23, 9-3, there is a "Really Free Car Wash" No Donations, No Strings, Just a Clean Car 230 NE 9th St Bend, OR 97701 Seems like … Continue reading
This is one of those things that I find kind of bizarre but it amuses me so I’m running the press release. Obviously it’s modeled on the "Next Design Star" and "Next Food Network Star" kind of shows, but I’d be even more interested if it took on an "Iron … Continue reading
Some things beyond our general control have come up, and as a result there will be little or no blogging this week. In the meantime you can check out Bend Blogs to see what the local blogosphere is chattering about, and as always, use the contact form to send me … Continue reading
The news has been bouncing around today, but the first link I saw today is the Bulletin’s: Redmond to get Phoenix-Mesa flight in October. Allegiant Air announced today that it will begin weekly, nonstop service from Redmond Airport to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, starting Oct. 24. Flights will depart Monday and … Continue reading
This is an item that came through in one of the County’s dispatches that I thought was worth passing on. The Rainbow Clubhouse is holding a hotdog fundraiser Tuesday, August 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For only $2, customers will receive a hot dog, chips and a can … Continue reading
Jen sent me this heads up about the northbound entrance and exit ramps to the Parkway from Revere Avenue: The northbound on and off ramps at Revere Avenue on the Bend Parkway will be closed Thursday August 7, from 9 am to 1 pm. ODOT crews are performing routine bridge … Continue reading
Here’s a story that I would have expected local news to have picked up (other than KOHD, see below): Oregon Man Catches Possible UFO on Video. Home video from a man in central Oregon showing what appears to be a UFO has experts scratching their heads. "This is odd, I … Continue reading
Here’s an unusual one. The Bulletin is offering a "Deal of the Day" service to site visitors and mobile text messagers: Bendbulletin.com is pleased to offer our site users a special Deal of the Day every day from Aug. 8 through Aug. 14. The deals and merchants change daily, so … Continue reading