Busy weekend coming up here in Bend. A few events have already been covered in previous posts but thought I’d post a summary … TGIF! Bend Parks & Rec’s 3rd annual Day of Play will be held at Riverbend Park on Saturday, 11am-3pm. Join in a game, climb on a big … Continue reading
I moved to Bend 20 years ago and one of the things I lamented most about leaving a big city was the lack of culture here. As in very few opportunities for music and zero in the way of art and theater. In recent years, however, we have had an … Continue reading
The Leadman Triathlon is this Saturday (as mentioned here) but the night before the Old Mill District is hosting a free Kids’ Festival to kickoff the Leadman weekend. Here’s the blurb: Saturday’s Leadman Epic Triathlon in Bend might be for big boys and girls, but a free Kids’ Festival and … Continue reading
Little ol’ Bend has a pretty great theater scene, in my opinion. If you haven’t had a chance to check out Cat Call Productions’ latest show, The Producers (a musical adaptation of the Mel Brooks film) there’s still time. The musical comedy runs through September 22 so don’t wait too … Continue reading
The Leadman Triathlon race is this Saturday. They are still in need of volunteers, especially for run & bike aid stations. There are over 400 athletes participating in the Triathlon. Over 100 of those athletes are Pro triathletes. This is an amazing, high-profile event for Bend and volunteering will get … Continue reading
This weekend marks the official start of Oktoberfest (which runs from September 22 through October 7 this year) and accordingly Bend has Oktoberfest celebrations happening. Downtown Bend’s annual Oktoberfest is taking place Friday, the 21st from 5 to 10pm, and Saturday the 22nd from noon to 10pm. Friday’s festivities include … Continue reading
If you were thinking about submitting a proposal for Ignite Bend 9 coming up next month, today is the deadline to do so—submissions will close by about 5pm or so. After that, online voting on all the entries will be opened by Wednesday so you can pick your favorites. There’s … Continue reading
Today McMenamins Old St. Francis School is having their “Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day” party all day long, featuring free live music, food and drink specials and lots of Irish revelry. Yes, it’s kind of a wonky idea but it’s fun and offers up something fun to do in the … Continue reading
Bend’s own MOsley WOtta (a great hip hop group fronted by the multitalented Jason Graham) is having a release party tonight to celebrate the release of their second album, “KinKonK.” It’s taking place at PoetHouse Art (Tin Pan Alley over by the Wine Shop) at 9pm and is free (with a … Continue reading
This was posted yesterday: ODOT is lowering the speed limit on the north Business 97 stretch from 45 to 35 MPH. ODOT highway managers said Tuesday they have lowered the speed limit on Business97/US Highway 20 from 45 mph to 35 mph on Bend’s north side, from Empire Boulevard to … Continue reading