It’s the perfect time of year—and today looks to be the perfect day—for pumpkins, and 10 Barrel Brewing is holding their first-ever “Get Squashed” Pumpkin (beer) Fest today starting at noon at their Pub patio on the westside. 10 Barrel has brewed five pumpkin beers, including a sour pumpkin beer, … Continue reading
Central Oregon Beer + Founders + Hackers + Community + Concept Presentations = The Bend Venture unConference Thursday, October 17, 2013 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM The Point at Shevlin Corporate Park (929 SW Simpson Avenue) Now in it’s fourth year, the unConference is a place to share ideas and … Continue reading
Surprising news that appears to be true: it looks like Papa John’s Pizza over on Bend’s eastside is closed. They posted on their Facebook page this morning: Goodbye Bend. Thank you for the 20+ years we were here. And apparently the corporate office confirmed the closure (I’m told, though I … Continue reading
Last week the Platypus Pub pub quietly re-opened after being closed for a few weeks for renovations and a menu overhaul, and this week they are kicking off several days of events including their 2nd anniversary party spanning both Friday and Saturday the 11th and 12th. From their email newsletter: … Continue reading
Do you help operate a “grass roots” or non-profit organization for technology oriented folks in Central Oregon? If so your group is invited to participate as an Exhibitor (for free) in the Community Expo area at the 2013 Bend Venture unConference on October 17, 2-5pm! Qualified groups include technical usergroups, … Continue reading
Taking place tonight at the Volcanic Theater Pub in the Century Center (across the courtyard from GoodLife Brewing) is the Ignite Bend Battledecks event, best described as a slideshow karaoke pre-show for the main Ignite coming up in a few weeks. It’s free and open to one and all, and … Continue reading
This weekend it’s already time for one of Bend’s big seasonal festivals, the Bend Fall Festival, which is taking over downtown Bend Friday through Sunday, bringing artists, vendors, and a ton of live music (like Summerfest) along with a number of fall-themed activities. The Festival runs from 5 to 11pm … Continue reading
Ignite Bend 11 is coming up in October (on the 23rd) and the proposal submission deadline is tomorrow, Sunday the 29th. (Originally it was this past Wednesday but frankly we needed more proposals!) Have you seen an Ignite? If so, have you ever wondered about doing a presentation on stage … Continue reading
News hit the Bulletin today that the Sears store—long one of the anchors of the Bend River Mall (later, Promenade rather than Mall)—will be closing by the end of the year: The Sears department store and the Sears Auto Center at the Bend River Promenade on Northeast Third Street will … Continue reading
One of my favorite beer events of the year is coming up this Saturday in Sisters: the Sisters Fresh Hop Festival taking place from noon to 8pm in Sisters’ Village Green Park. Admission to the event is free and open to all ages. A souvenir taster pint glass is available, … Continue reading