By now everyone’s probably heard that Kayo’s is closing it’s two restaurants—their "Roadhouse" in Redmond and their "Roadhouse East" in Bend. (Apparently there’s a Kayo’s Sports Bar in the north end of Bend that’s remaining open? Though the KTVZ article mentions it’s in southeast Bend… Anyone actually know where this … Continue reading
This one slipped in under the radar, and it sounds like it’s for a good cause. Clothes for Life: A sale to benefit Myanmar Relief On July 26th from 10am-6pm in front of Newport Market. The students of 180 student ministries from Westside church have been cleaning out their closets … Continue reading
I received a couple of emails today regarding Central Oregon’s newest microbrewery, Three Creeks Brewing Company, located in Sisters. The first was from Wade Underwood, the owner, letting me know that they are officially open for business (a few weeks early). The other was from Geoffrey of AllAroundBend.com, with a … Continue reading
Remember the Fourth of July fireworks crackdown? Anyone want to guess how that went? Jake has the answer. (I got the email too, but since Jake already has it up, I’m being lazy and pointing to his.) In brief: 3 actual citations at $1000 each; 152 "contacts"; 14 confiscations. I … Continue reading
To show their appreciation to the community (so says their ad in The Source), Whole Foods (formerly Wild Oats) is discounting everything in the store by 10% for today. (On regularly-priced items.)
The beer keeps on rolling down at the Blacksmith’s Wednesday tastings; this week it’s Belgian style beers. Poperings Hommel Ale Belgian Strong Ale | Poperinge-Watou, Belgium 7.5% ABV Ommegang Hennepin Saison | Cooperstown, New York 7.7% ABV Fantôme Saison Saison | Soy-Erezée, Belgium 8% ABV Unibroue La Fin Du Monde … Continue reading
The 4 Peaks Music Festival is fast approaching. This is officially from a press release, but it’s a good rundown of the schedule and activities going on. Named one the best live concerts of 2007 by The Bulletin’s music critic Ben Salmon, The 4 Peaks Music Festival returns for second … Continue reading
I’m way behind on posting some things that people have sent, so I’m catching up a bit. (Caveat: I don’t post every single thing sent to me, only the stuff I think is interesting/relevant to the blog.) This YPN event is this Wednesday, the 16th. Celebrate with the Bend Chamber … Continue reading
We were downtown today during the early stages of the Cascade Cycling Classic Downtown Crit, and I snapped off a few photos of the bicyclers in action. Exciting stuff! Click through to see the rest of the pictures
Some notes about a couple of big-name concerts coming to Bend the next couple of months. The first is Sheryl Crow, on Thursday, August 28th at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. The Ticketmaster detail is here. Tickets go on sale generally on Saturday, July 12th, ranging in price from $45 to … Continue reading