You know there has to be an inevitable beer post from time to time, right? This week Deschutes Brewery is releasing their much-talked-about collaboration beer with Portland’s Hair of the Dog, which they’re calling The Stoic: a “Belgian Quad” style of beer that is 11% alcohol by volume, brewed with … Continue reading
For the third year in a row, readers of The Source Weekly have voted Hack Bend as the best local blog in their annual survey! (I know I’m behind a bit on this, but I was out of town with the family since Wednesday.) Wow, what can I say but … Continue reading
Coming up on August 26th and 27th is one of the coolest events of the summer (in my opinion): Shakespeare in the Park. The Northwest Classical Theater Company is offering up three performances in Drake Park of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, which seems like a perfectly appropriate choice. … Continue reading
Sad news for fans of Yoko’s, Bend’s first Japanese restaurant: they closed the eastside restaurant at the end of July, after struggling financially with high rent and high costs of importing seafood. (According to the Bulletin article.) I’m sorry to see them close myself; I wasn’t a frequent visitor but … Continue reading
If you don’t have plans tonight, here’s an idea – join the Sexy Tuesdays Bend Downtown Pub Crawl. Here’s the info from the Facebook invite: Join Planned Parenthood staff and Central Oregon supporters for a fun evening out and support sexual and reproductive health care for women, men and teens. … Continue reading
There are several fun events coming up this month for lucky dogs and their owners. First on the calendar is Unleash the Vision, Saturday, August 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m across from McKay park. The day’s festivities include a talent show, photo booth, kissing booth (which I really … Continue reading
Irony: Right after writing about Taco Stand earlier this week, they posted on Facebook that they’re closing for two weeks vacation, starting August 6th. They will re-open on the 22nd.
It bears mentioning that the Deschutes County Fair is currently in full swing: it’s the 92nd year of the Fair (held in Redmond out near the airport) and is running from the 3rd (yesterday) until the 7th (Sunday). Full Fair amenities apply: carny rides, junky food, and the livestock and … Continue reading
Back at the end of March I blogged about how the Brew Shop was taking over the old Ernesto’s space on Third Street. Well, that’s finally about to happen, and to assist in the move, the Brew Shop is offering a big sale on their current beer in stock: As … Continue reading
This press release came in from Deschutes County yesterday: The Deschutes County Department of Solid Waste annual appliance recycling event will be held Saturday, August 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Knott Landfill Recycling & Transfer Facility, 61050 SE 27th St. in Bend. Residents are encouraged to recycle … Continue reading