It’s Friday the 13th, so that means Newport Market is having their 13% off sale. That means for today only, all day, almost everything in the store is discounted 13%. And they have some sort of special on English long-stemmed artichokes or something, too.
Over on my other blog I posted about the Rajneesh, the cult group that moved into Eastern Oregon near Antelope in the mid-80s. Interesting and unusual bit of history for this area; there was some downright kooky things going on there. What’s cool though is that Elise from Live on … Continue reading
I’m a bit surprised by the article about China Hat Road and the surrounding area in today’s Bulletin; I mean, growing up in this area, sure, you’d expect that type of area to have the usual motorized vehicle, shooting, and dumping problems, but this makes it sound like something out … Continue reading
A number of restaurants are holding fundraisers over the next few weeks for injured snowboarder Tyler Eklund; the Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation site lists those and more. Fundraiser at McDonalds (SE Bend) Wednesday, April 11, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. 100% of the proceeds during those 3 hours will go to … Continue reading
Dave has a nice little writeup of last night’s Art Hop downtown, with pictures. Last night’s was the stepped-up version, with live music all over the place, and the Fireflyte fundraiser show too. I didn’t make it (though my wife did), so it’s cool to see a bit of what … Continue reading
Bend Living magazine has a "Best of Bend" survey up on their site for people to fill out. It’s for their annual Best of Bend issue that comes out in the summer (I think), which is fluff but fun to read. You have until May 7th to complete the survey, … Continue reading
There’s an alliteral tongue-twister for you. As it says, the local firedancing troupe Fireflyte is having a fundraiser this Friday, April 6th—which is the First Friday Art Walk downtown. Here are the details of the event: Fyreflyte will be performing at the Mirror Pond Plaza again on the 6th of … Continue reading
Ah, the hiatus is over, it was a good vacation. Back to the world. I’ve a few things to post about, but for tonight it’s the news that according to JC’s MySpace bulletin (you get it if you’re a friend), Wildfire Brewing—their in-house operation—is now brewing beer. They have photos … Continue reading
Just a notice that this blog will be going on hiatus for a little over a week; we’re heading down to San Diego for spring break, and unless something really interesting comes across the laptop screen (yes, I’ll be checking periodically), I won’t be blogging much. Have a good spring … Continue reading
In yesterday’s BuzzTouch Design podcast, Brian gets the exclusive word on upcoming concerts this summer at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Seven concerts are revealed (two of which are already listed on the concert site); here are five: July 2 – Chris Isaak July 3 – Alison Krauss & Union Station … Continue reading