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First Friday Art Walk is March 1st, 2019 -and it is also the first day of Bend Women's March and the MUSE Conference! There are lots of cool things happening in Downtown, the heart of Bend, including special female focused art events! See the list below, and remember to download your printable First Friday Art Walk guide! 
Shelia Dunn at Outside In Join Sheila Dunn at Outside In for First Friday with Worthy Brewing. Shelia will be selling and displaying her work from 5-9pm. March’s Downtown Bend, Oregon First Friday will be highlighting local female artist. Come down and celebrate the many talented women of Central Oregon. Joey Van Blokland at Cascade Sotheby's Realty Please join us Friday, February 1st at our Downtown Bend Showroom (821 NW Wall St, Bend, OR) from 5 – 8 PM, to enjoy the artwork of Joey Van Blokland. This event is sponsored by Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty and your hosts for the evening, Jacquie Sebulsky and Michele Anderson, along with co-sponsors Academy Mortgage, who will be serving wine and beer samples. Scott Schauer at Deschutes Brewery Swing by the Deschutes Brew Pub on your First Friday Art Walk and check out our March artist of the month: Scott Schauer Learn a little more about Scott from the words of Scott, Me? I’ve lived as far east as Colorado and hunkered down in Ketchum, ID., White Pass, WA., and Mt. Rainier National Park. I spent a truly adventurous summer in Cordova, AK. as well as the ever popular I-5 corridor in cities like Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, and Eugene. But I call Bend, OR home. Influenced, you bet! Spending my formative youth in the beautiful Pacific Northwest has brought me the greatest joy imaginable. The exposure to the mountains, sea, forests and high desert has shaped me like wind against the sand. Each location has taught me to respect the outdoors, to tread lightly, be the kindness to all living things, not to mention a few heaping doses of humility. Real life. It exists outside of your comfort zone, but mostly outside your house. This whole dream started as a young mischievous lad. I learned how to ride a bike and how to ski. I traveled the northwest looking for adventure. I also loved to draw growing up. There was a very creative side that reared itself periodically. My folks encouraged me to pursue anything that made me happy, (like a career... thanks, dad). Although my talents were raw, and technology was bubbling to the surface, I knew it was just a matter of time before the tech / art collision. Matthew & Jerry Ohlson at Wabi Sabi Abstract and Landscape photos by Matthew and Jerry Ohlson at Wabi Sabi. Look at these AMAZING landscape and art pictures! Please join us for March's Art Walk First Friday where we will see more from these very talented photographers Chronically Happy Botanicals at Forge Humanity Everyone loves the First Friday Art Walk in Bend! The great company, the shops, the food, and of course the drinks. Come visit my booth that will be upstairs inside Forge Humanity for Bend's Art Walk March 1st. I will have all my herbal products available! HONOR Modern at Found Natural Goods Found Natural Goods is, of course, serving complimentary 100% agave tequila margaritas ––radical mixer to be announced–– with the company of wood, metal, and photography fusion that brings the outside into your modern homescape, HONOR Modern. HONOR Modern is the brainchild of two artists who fell hard for building something together. From life to furniture, their collaboration has been nothing short of symbiotic. With woodworking at the heart and photography in the soul, Brandon Beckley & Kristina Cyr took what they knew of their crafts and put them to work. The duo approaches each piece with a fine art sensibility and a keen respect for their source materials. From the NW milled black walnut to the 100% natural wool out of New Hampshire, environmentally sustainable and USA made products are the backbone of each collection. Beckley and Cyr are committed to bringing timeless innovation to the modern furniture scene, so stay tuned and turn it up. Megan Marie Myers Art at Crater Lake Spirits Tasting Room Let us all emerge from our winter hibernation to join together for an art-pop up and cocktails at March First Friday Art Walk! I'll have a table to peruse with fine art prints (in various sizes), greeting cards, camping logs, planners, stickers, AND the Puppy Trek board game. How we feed our Community MUSE Salon at At Liberty Arts Join the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance as we facilitate a panel around women in Central Oregon's food system at the World Muse conference! The 2 hour salon will be on Friday, March 1st from 11am-1pm and feature Audrey Tehan, Executive Director at Seed to Table Farm, Nickol Cady, Owner and Chef at Foxtail Bakeshop & Kitchen, Carly Sanders, Food Program Director at NeighborImpact and Briana an employee at DD Ranch. We will be discussing all aspects of our food system and how women help to feed our community! Cost: $15 Purchase your ticket today! Open Hub Singing Club Flash Mob We are gonna fill the busy streets of the March 1st First Friday Artwalk with song. We'll show our neighbors the beauty and power made possible by people working towards a common goal. Come down to Open Hub Feb 25th to learn some of the songs we'll be sharing! openhubsinging.com Plan on meeting up in front of Crow's Feet at 5:10pm Kaycee Anseth at Forge Humanity Forge Humanity is kicking off March Woman's history month with a bunch of badass women in the house! 126 NW Minnesota Ave. in Downtown Bend! Barb Gonzalez at The Oxford Join The Oxford Hotel for First Friday #inbend! Throughout the month of March, we'll be displaying Barb Gonzalez's photographs of Central Oregon...and beyond. Barb made Bend her home in 2009 and, over the last 10 years, her photos of the #pnw and other destinations often appeared in the travel section of local newspapers (namely "The Bulletin" in Bend and "The Register-Guard" in Eugene). Magazines including "Travel World Magazine", Alaska and Horizon Airlines’ "Alaska Beyond" in-flight magazine, "Cascade Journal", "Outdoors NW", and "Oregon Wine Press" have also featured her art. Her popularity as a photographer reflects her considerable skill. Barb works to capture the essence of a place to create memorable images. Her refined perception of the subject tells a story — from vast mountain landscapes to close-up views of a determined, blooming foxglove winding its way through a rusting truck bumper. Subject proximity in her scenes further engages the viewer. “I hope to share the beauty of both nature and manmade things,” she says, “so those who view my photos are as touched as I was when taking the shot.” Barb will be in our lobby during #FirstFridayBend. Come say hello and view the photographs included in the exhibit! Veronica Busch Photography at Team Coon, Alleda Real Estate Stop by Team Coon at 25 NW Minnesota and see my new collection of Equine and Landscape images taken from 2018, it was a wonderful year full of adventures. Amanda Clair at The Velvet Lounge Amanda Clair works mainly with water-based media, spray paint and textiles. Extracting her inspiration from the Oregon landscape; it’s textures and colors, mixed with her memories of the moments she spent in a place. Website: www.amandaclair.com Do you want your First Friday Art Walk listing published here? Email us at DowntownBend@gmail.com
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National Women's History MonthWomen’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress passed Pub. L. 97-28 which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress passed Pub. L. 100-9 which designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.” Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, Presidents Clinton, Bush and Obama have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.”  Celebration of Downtown Bend's Women EntrepreneursIn Downtown Bend we have over 45 women-owned businesses. Women are a driving force in shaping our Downtown's future. With over 385 businesses and 4,000 employees Downtown Bend is the largest employer in Bend. Successful small locally-owned business are vital to a thriving economy. In recent years, there has been a movement in our community to focus their attention (and dollars) on companies owned by underrepresented demographics, such as women. Whether it's a women's owned clothing boutique of a marketing company, supporting female-owned businesses is important. Click here for a full list of female owned businesses in Downtown Bend - How many can you support during the month of March? Bend Women's March Bend Women’s March! Bend Women’s March is a month-long celebration in Bend, Oregon, of all the ways women are shaping our awesome community through arts & culture, business, and outdoor adventure. Participants are encouraged to build and share their own itineraries with March cultural events, urban adventures, and outdoor escapes. Learn more here.
 What do you get when you put together two beautiful ladies, two friendly dogs, a heap of creativity & a desire to ‘pay it forward’ and give to change the world? You get FORGE HUMANITY! Forge Humanity is a unique boutique where every single product is attached to a cause. This means that when you purchase something from Forge Humanity, you can be assured that your money is going to help someone else on this planet. Pretty cool.
Owned and operated by Amy and Tiphane (and their two pups, Maximus & Foster) walking into Forge Humanity feels (to me) like a breath of fresh air, a cool clean forest, the crisp clean energy of standing a looking at a waterfall. The store is clean, the products well displayed, and Amy and Tipahane are friendly, loving and knowledgeable. You can shop their products online, but I wouldn’t want to miss the experience of their cute little downtown Bend location. Amy and Tiphane relocated to Bend from Denver in 2009 in search of a place they could call home that would have enough land for the animals they loved dearly, especially their horses. They visited Bend, found the perfect place for their family, and uprooted and moved with no jobs – just faith that they would leap, and the net would appear. Having no shortage of intelligence and creativity – they were able to take such a huge change in stride. Originally, they opened One Eyed Sister, a vintage eco-friendly coffee cart. This endeavor was fun and educational for them, and it led them to their next dream of having a cute little downtown business, which because Forge Humanity. But, Forge Humanity in Downtown Bend is just the seed of a much larger dream to be able to expand what they do, both online and with additional storefronts (possibly with the next location in Portland?). Forge Humanity was founded with the idea that “we might not be able to help everyone, but everyone can help someone!” Without a doubt, I can say that Amy And Tiphane helping ‘someones’ by carrying products exclusively from conscious companies, sharing a portion of their profits with those in need, actively helping people and animals in our Bend community, and – honestly- by just showing up everyday with their big hearts open ready to serve. Keep up to date with Forge Humanity, and their new and changing product lines by connecting with them on Facebook and Instagram, and make sure to visit their store at 126 Minnesota Ave in Downtown Bend.  Photo Credit: Miguel Edwards Mountainfilm on Tour at The Tower Theatre Join us for the 16th annual screening of Mountainfilm on Tour in Bend - a fundraiser for The Environmental Center. Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every year in Telluride, Colorado. Come enjoy TWO nights of stellar films that will inspire you to create a better world. Different playlists each night! Check out the film line-ups and festival trailer here: https://envirocenter.org/tec-events/mountainfilm-on-tour/ Tickets are on sale through the The Tower Theatre and can be purchased online or at the box office. And hurry - this event sells out! Intermission will feature a highly-anticipated raffle with awesome prize packages from local shops. Purchase raffle tickets online in advance and pick them up in the Tower lobby that evening; you can also buy them at the event. Thanks to Presenting Sponsor, The Gear Fix. Sophistafunk at The Commons Apres Ski Series Parallel 44 Presents is excited to present another installment of the Apres Ski Series at The Commons with the funk meets hip hop and jam tunes of Sophistafunk! This is a FREE & ALL AGES event and will feature Deschutes Brewery on tap all night. Sponsored by the amazing Mt Bachelor, Dr. Jolly's, Subaru of Bend, The Source Weekly, Deschutes Brewery & Bend Cultural Tourism Fund. See you all there! Outlaw Band Fundraiser at The Capitol The Capitol is hosting a fundraiser for the Sisters Band Department! Come enjoy the fabulous sounds of Company Grand and the Sisters Outlaw Jazz Band in a classic speakeasy setting. All proceeds from the door, and sales of the one-night-only "Outlaw" cocktail go towards supporting the students of the Sisters Band Department. $20 tickets @ www.thecapitolbend.com $25 at the door Zwickelmania 2019 at Deschutes BreweryJoin us here at the Bend Pub for the 11th annual Zwikelmania celebration. We will be featuring a different reserve beer every hour for all of our raving beer fans to taste. This years event will be held upstairs at the pub offering more room to mingle and talk beer. This event is free for everyone and will be held from 11am-4pm. Be sure to also head over to the Deschutes Brewery for our BIGGER celebration with exclusive brewery tours, live music, and many other activities. Can't wait to share some great beers with all of you and enjoy a great beer community day! https://www.facebook.com/events/827477700928647/ Comedy at The Capitol: Alex ElkinIpockolyptic Productions is excited to bring Alex Elkin to Bend! His new comedy album, "Screaming at Shapes" is dropping this month! $10 Online at BendTicket.com or $15 at the door. Featuring Cody Parr. Special guest Cole Robeson. Hosted by Katy Ipock. BIOGRAPHY Alex Elkin started his comedy career in 2016 after winning the prestigious International San Francisco Comedy Competition. In July 2018 he was honored in being chosen to go to Iraq to entertain the troops. Alex has been selected as a finalist in the Laugh Factory’s International Donald Trump Impersonator contest and is reigning champion of the Hard Rock Casino’s Annual Comedy Cage Match. Headlining clubs across the country and working alongside national acts, Alex Elkin is creating a buzz in the comedy world. Alex has been seen on Inside Edition, CNN, VUDU, XBOX, Amazon Prime, E!’s The Simple Life Season 5, TNT’s LEVERAGE, NBC’s GRIMM as well as heard regularly on XM Sirius’ Raw Dog comedy channel. His specials and albums are released through Uproar Records and can be found at any online music store. DJ Sugar at Seven NightclubComedy early Fridays from Bend Comedy, doors at 7:00 pm, followed by Our Resident and Guest DJs back for the weekend parties. Open Format Dance music at the fun party spot downtown in bend. VIP and bottles available. Contact: 541-760-9412 or email: sevenbend@gmail.com This weekend we've got DJ SUGAR back for the parties. DJ Deena Bee at the Dogwood Cocktail Cabin A night of hip-hop and r&b with DJ Deena Bee! The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin has been voted the "Bend bar, best specialty cocktail menu, best ladies night and best late night" in Bend. Three D at The BlacksmithOne of our favorite venues to play. Warm, comfy atmosphere with great food, drinks & service. We just enhance it with some warm, comfy music. We there Fri. 22 6-8pm & we hope to see you! Disco Party at the Astro LoungeA full all out DISCO PARTY 🎊 VINTAGE DISCO HITS OF THE 70’s DISCO BALL SPARKLY STUFF DJ RAIDER MYSTIC 10 PM FREE Building Wealth in Real Estate in Oregon at The Oxford Great way to get an introduction to building wealth the way the most millionaires have, through real estate, and get invited to a three day course and free hotel stay! Than Merrill has a good teaching program that is easy to follow. Thrive at the Downtown Bend LibraryCome meet with the Thrive team for walk-in assistance to connect with needed community resources, including: ● Housing: assistance with locating vacancies, completing applications and filing appeals ● Health: completing OHP applications, connections to physical and mental health providers ● Employment: referral to employment supports and resume assistance ● Social Security: submitting applications for benefits for those unable to work due to a disability ● Basic needs: connection to utility assistance, food and clothing resources Do you want your event to be included in our The Weekend In Downtown Bend post? Email us at downtownbend@gmail.com!
 It's Friday - we've made it through the week together and now it's time to celebrate. Weekends are for adventures & celebrations. Weekends are for enrichment, hobbies and trying new things. Check out the list of Downtown Bend events below & we'll see you in Downtown this weekend! To Oregon, With Love: Drag Show at The Capitol In honor of Oregon's 160th birthday and love in general, we're gender-bending and making you once again question it all. That's right, Queens of the High Desert and Dionysus Presents have teamed up for another glorious event at the Capitol Nightclub. This time, the show is 'To Oregon, with Love' and will be featuring a plethora of tantalizing kings and queens including our Queen in Residence: HAYDEN! Feel the love for our special state with Lip Syncing, Live Singing and Gorgeousness in General. Bend Comedy Presents: David Heti & Steve Harber at Seven David Heti is a stand-up comic and writer who tours throughout North America and teaches comedy writing at McGill University. He has appeared at comedy festivals in Montreal, Austin and San Francisco and clubs in London, Amsterdam and Berlin. He has written for CBC Comedy, Vice and The Comedy Network and has two albums out on Stand Up! Records, whose discography includes the work of Marc Maron, David Cross and Maria Bamford. One degree in Philosophy and two in Law, he has been called "****ing brilliant, wicked funny" by Doug Stanhope. Live Music at Bend Brewing Co. Join us for live music at BBC! Music will play from 6:00-8:30 inside our bar area. If the weather permits, musicians might play outside on our beer garden. 2/16 - Derek Michael Marc Bend Brewing Co. was established in 1995 and is the second oldest brew pub in Bend. Located in historic downtown Bend, right on Mirror Pond. Everly Bros. Experience with Zmed Brothers at The Tower In January of 2016, brothers Zachary and Dylan Zmed (acoustic guitars/vocals) and their partner (drummer in the group) Burleigh Drummond began developing The Everly Brothers Experience show. Since then they have celebrated the pivotal sounds of The Everly Brothers music with enthusiastic crowds all across the US and over seas in iconic clubs, theaters, performing arts centers, casinos, ballrooms, and coliseums. The Zmeds say, “we are not impersonators, Our aim is to honor the aesthetics of their iconic sound and honor their unique place in music history all while having a little fun telling our own personal story,” and they do just that. Growing up with a father, (Adrian Zmed) as a traveling singer/dancer/actor (Grease 2 Bachelor Party, T.J. Hooker), and a mother (Barbara) as a second grade teacher in a suburb of Los Angeles, the Zmed Brothers continually strive to pay homage to their roots by always infusing an instinctual blend of entertainment (a la Smothers Brothers) and contextual education in their performance. The 5 piece band consists of drums (Burleigh Drummond), electric guitar (rotating members), bass (rotating members), and the two singing brothers (Zachary and Dylan Zmed) up front with the signature Everly acoustic guitars. From 1957 to 1962 The Everly brothers sold more than 35 million records and had 35 billboard top -100 singles, 26 in the top 40, and still to this day, carry the record for most billboard charting hits of any American Duo. there success at that time, was only rivaled by Elvis. The Bird Dogs and The Zmed Brothers are absolutely thrilled to be able to contribut to a cause that supports the recognition and preservation of the intimate origins of America's greatest Rock n' Roll singing sibling duo. This performance is presented by the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation and sponsored by Bend Surgery Center with additional support from Central Oregon Radiology, Salvesen Homes, Bend Magazine, Hasson Company Realtors, Immersion Brewing, and Sally Russell. Performance Sponsors are Taylor Northwest, and Steve and Cynde Magidson. Free Tax Help / AARP Foundation Tax-Aide AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation sessions for Central Oregonians at the Downtown Bend Library staring on February 2 and running weekends through April 14. People needing help with their taxes can stop in to learn more about tax credits and even have an IRS-Certified Volunteer prepare their taxes. Taxes are prepared online, using IRS-certified software, and then electronically transmitted to the IRS. If you plan to file your own taxes, certified tax volunteers are also be available to answer some your tax questions. Walk-in sessions at the Downtown Bend Library run Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. beginning February 2. For more information visit http://cashoregon.org for a list of items to bring to the session. Live Electro-Soul W/ Audio Odyssey at The Dogwood CabinCeltic Music Session at Dudley's Bookshop Cafe The Celtic Music Session is a wonderful opportunity to escape the winter chill and listen to some lively tunes. Griff and I will also be there to do a little dancing, so if you're curious about ceili, come check it out! It's a free event (though it's polite to get a drink or a treat) and a lovely third Friday tradition. We hope to see you there! Classic Hip Hop Rap ALL Night at The Astro Lounge THE MYSTIC MUSIC SESSIONS - INSTALLMENT 2 We go back in the past and rock the classic hip hop/classic rap/freshest old school 🏫 breakbeats to spin on your head too! Bring the real music back!! LL COOL J - GRANDMASTER FLASH - MELLE MEL - BLACK SHEEP - BEASTIE BOYS - CURTIS BLOW - HOLLYWOOD - SUGARHILL GANG - WHODINI - RUN DMC and it just keeps going and going !!! next week DISCO! 10 PM FREE INVICTVS w/ Night Channels + Vanderwalls at The Capitol Growing up in a house full of instruments, Dallas (Drums) and Shaun (Guitar/Bass) were always around music. Together, the twins produce a tight knit alternative rock sound, influenced by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Coming from a poetry background, Jonah (Vocals) shares his experiences through reflective songwriting with an emphasis on values and ethics. He is inspired by lyrical heavyweights Lauryn Hill and J Cole. Collectively, the three musicians are INVICTVS, a live band based in Seattle, Washington. https://www.facebook.com/invictvsofficial https://www.instagram.com/invictvsofficial/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qBhcQHqd58ax28TsMv3LQ UltraDJGirl at Seven NightclubComedy early Fridays from Bend Comedy, doors at 7:00 pm, followed by Our Resident and Guest DJs back for the weekend parties.
Featuring Open Format Dance music with a fun Party vibe! VIP and bottles available. Contact: 541-760-9412 or email: sevenbend@gmail.com This weekend we've got UltraDJGirl for the parties! Once again the Waldorf School of Bend blanketed Downtown with beautifully made hearts. These hearts sprung from winter tree branches, newspaper stands, benches and doorways. Community members arrived to open their stores amid 'love bombs' of all shapes and sizes. Visitors to Bend walked down from The Oxford and the Doubletree amid snowflakes and hearts. Locals came Downtown to pick up a cup of coffee and a heart to take home. These hearts uplifted our entire community - and it all began with the hearts and hands of our Waldorf School of Bend community. The Waldorf School of Bend cultivates academic excellence through their experiential curriculum rich in the arts, sciences and practical works. They honor each child’s unique spirit by building capacities of will, free thought, compassion and social responsibility. In this way, children develop with purpose to act as powerful world citizens. Downtown is the heart of Bend, and we are delighted that every year the Waldorf School of Bend helps us exemplify this by covering our streets with hearts!
With a couple of inches of snow predicted, and a whole lotta' fun things on the calendar - this is going to be a weekend to remember - and Downtown Bend is at the heart of it all! 80's Dance Party at The Astro Lounge DJ RAIDER MYSTIC BRINGING IN ALL YOUR FAV HITS OF THE 80’s ALL NIGHT LONG! From Bobby B to Def Leppard to Salt and Pepa to Madonna to Whitney to ... and whatever else rocked the spot in the 80’s! There will also be 80’s videos streaming all night!! SPECIAL REQUESTS WELCOMED! FREE 10PM Free Tax Help at the Deschutes Public Library AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation sessions for Central Oregonians at the Downtown Bend Library staring on February 2 and running weekends through April 14. People needing help with their taxes can stop in to learn more about tax credits and even have an IRS-Certified Volunteer prepare their taxes. Taxes are prepared online, using IRS-certified software, and then electronically transmitted to the IRS. If you plan to file your own taxes, certified tax volunteers are also be available to answer some your tax questions. Walk-in sessions at the Downtown Bend Library run Saturdays and Sundays noon to 5:00 p.m. beginning February 2. For more information visit http://cashoregon.org for a list of items to bring to the session. UFC 234 at Seven: Whittaker vs Gastelum at Seven Nightclub Join us for UFC 234 this Saturday. Get your table reservations in now: Text: 541-760-9412 or email: sevenbend@gmail.com for availability. Dinner, Drinks and Fight night! After the fights, stay for the parties downtown with DJ METAL. VIP and Bottle service after 10:00 pm. Please message for availability. An Evening Empowering Self-Love Rituals | Found Natural Goods A week prior to the day coined around celebrating Love — Valentine’s Day — we want to empower our Found People to remember first-and-foremost that Self-Love is Queen. That said, we’re staying open late Friday, February 8th from 5 pm - 8 pm to offer all our sustainable goods into your world with a small addition of counsel depending on what you’re in need of. Rest? Ritual? Some fun? Maybe just the reminder that Valentine’s Day can be about something larger than the pressures around the holiday. Make it about YOU. Gift yourself a something that you just love. That makes you know how beautiful you are inside and out with each mist. That reminds you how important and loved you are with each application. How sexy you can be in a silky or velvety something. How balanced you can be mentally after a hot bath soak. Or how cherished you are with a ring on whatever finger you wish, all gifted to yourself. Once you take care of yourself first, it’s much easier to see how you can be there for another love in your life. XO Hot Toddy Fest at Crater Lake Spirits Come warm up with us for a build your own Hot Toddy Bar!! Mix it up any way you like with special tea mixes by SuttleTea, amazing honey State Honey Curators, Crater Lake Rye Whiskey. We will also be releasing our new line collaboration with BeBottle! These bottles are awesome for hot and cold drinks and are perfect for infusions! Snowy Weather Jazz and Blues at The BlacksmithSo nice to see more snow! After a long day of skiing, boarding, snow shoeing and sledding, come on over to The Blacksmith and warm up with great food, great friends and an evening of lively, jazz inspired tunes. The fun starts at 6pm! Free Music Education with Paul Taylor | The Oxford Hotel Join us for for BendBroadband's FREE Music Education Workshop at The Oxford Hotel - Bend, Oregon on Saturday, February 9th! This workshop, hosted by Georges Bouhey, offers local music students and professionals the opportunity to talk with and learn from saxophonist Paul Taylor. No advance registration required. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Free parking is available at the public garage adjacent to the Oxford Hotel Bend. HotApps: Technical Symposium at McMenaminsHotApps is back! February 8, 2019. REGISTER NOW AND CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS HotApps is a 1-day showcase of new and emerging geo-enabled tools, apps, and hacks. Organized by ORURISA, this year’s event will take place on Friday, February 8 in Bend. Talented students and professionals from around the region will show what they’ve built and where they are taking their current projects, with the goal of coming together to learn from each other and push the envelope even farther. Online registration is now available. The Standard registration fee is $25. A discounted registration for currently-enrolled students is available for $10. Coffee and lunch will be provided. https://www.orurisa.org/event-3195364 Questions regarding the event can be sent to alexatodd@gmail.com. Did we miss something? Do you want to be included in future posts? Email us! downtownbend@gmail.com
The Bend Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring of Jennifer
Stephens as a contractor focusing on government affairs. In this role, Stephens will have responsibility for tracking and providing insights into city, county and regional policies and assist with the chamber’s state legislative agenda. She also assists in staffing the chamber’s Advocacy Council and legislative committee. “We are so excited that Jennifer has joined our team. Government affairs is a complex subject and vital facet of the advocacy efforts the Chamber provides on behalf of our members and the business community,” said Katy Brooks, Bend Chamber CEO. “Jennifer has a broad perspective on the issues of Bend’s businesses and community, and understands the intricacies of our political and legislative landscapes.” Stephens grew up in Bend, is a multi-generational native Oregonian, and has roots in local community service, leadership in advocacy, background in management, and political experience. Jennifer received a bachelors degree and MBA from Southern Oregon University, and in addition to working with the Bend Chamber, she is also the Governmental Affairs Director at Insite LocalGovAffairs where she works with clients on issues that affect their business at the city and county levels of government, as well as consulting on regional ballot measures and candidate campaigns.  It's First Friday Art Walk! Head into Downtown Bend for a night filled with art, shopping, music and local food & drink. On First Friday in Downtown Bend, we celebrate ALL forms of art - music, comedy, photography, painting, sculpture, acting and more. Head to Downtown Bend, and delight your senses! Make sure to drop into all of our Downtown Art Galleries and also be sure to hit these great First Friday events: Forge Humanity: Mama House, will be rocking the house. Justus Vega, featured artist for the night. Boneyard beer flowing from their tap. OnPoint Community Credit Union: Join us on First Friday for the OnPoint Community Credit UnionOregon WinterFest where the Fire King and Ice Queen will hold a procession downtown, enjoy fire pits, ice carving, games, Oregon WinterFest ticket giveaways and other fun prizes. Found Natural Goods: First Friday with Feather Divine. Found Natural Goods will be serving complimentary 100% agave tequila margaritas––radical mixer to be announced––with local jewelry designer, maker, endless-energy woman wonder, Feather Divine. Julia Duke is the hands behind Feather Divine "Goddess Feather Earrings 🌿 Cruelty-Free ❤ 10% of sales donated to wildlife and bird habitat conservation efforts. 🌎" You may also know her as Julia Duke Photo getting published left and right for her portraits, wedding work, and all around good energy behind the lens. Crater Lake Spirits: Come enjoy February's First Friday with cocktails, live music from Jesse, and we will be hosting Central Oregon LandWatch! LandWatch plays a vital role in achieving a responsible, balanced approach to planning for and conserving Central Oregon’s land and water resources, while recognizing the needs of future generations. We work to protect and conserve the region’s ecosystems and wildlife habitats, to foster thriving, sustainable communities and to spread the costs and benefits of growth equitably across the community as a whole. Outside In: Join us for the February Downtown Art Walk at Outside In. We are featuring local photographer & climber, Austin White, and his beautiful landscape images of climbers in Central Oregon. Over the weekends of February 1-2 and 8-9, the USA Climbing Bouldering National Championships are being held right here in Deschutes County. Come and celebrate our local climbers & their photography! Seven Nightclub: First Friday Free for All with Fuzzy Logic. "Fuzzy Logic" is a live, interactive, variety show, for geeks and nerds! Produced and hosted by local Bend nerds, ready to share their passions and interests with you, as long as you are ready to share your's. The open platform and fluid structure of this unique show, allows for everyone to get a chance to share what they enjoy with others. Our guest panel of experts, professionals and comedians will teach and entertain you. Everyone attending will get a chance to interact with the show and the guests. From audience trivia, to the Q&A with our panel of specialists, everyone will get a chance to play along. Deschutes Brewery: Come down to the Pub this First Friday and welcome our artist of the month Lucynda Campbell. Lucynda creates amazing custom oil paintings for your home or business. Oil painting began for me in an unexpected way, when I became very ill with what was later discovered to be Lymes disease. I had been an active person, hiking, running, and volunteering. I found myself virtually disabled and nearly bedridden, my life had been stolen from me. I had never been a TV watcher and I was starving for a way to keep my mind alive while I was afraid my body was dying. A good friend of mine who is also struggling with health problems invited me to come over to her home. She had been a professional pastel artist, and she begin to teach me how to paint. As soon as I was again healthy enough to drive, I was at her home regularly. Bend Brewing Co.: Join us for live music at BBC! Music will play from 6:00-8:30 inside our bar area. If the weather permits, musicians might play outside on our beer garden. This weeks music by: Seth Martin & Tyler Key Footzone: Let’s connect about The Haven’s upcoming arrival on the scene! Stop in for some nibbles while we feed you Info of our exciting venture. JDUB: Join us on First Friday as we welcome award winning The Ale Apothecary to J Dub and try some extraordinarily unique and truly craft beer from Bend's own vintage batch Oak barrel brewery! We also always offer the gold medal winning Sahalie Wild Ale. Sour fan? You can't miss this! Come learn and taste what origin beer is all about! Wabi Sabi: Come see local goods made by artists and artisans just starting out! We'll have candles, chopsticks, woodworking, jewelry, photography, greeting cards, stickers, cosplay supplies, 3D printed items and so much more!! Come by, drink some sake, have a snack, and enjoy the items presented by these fabulous folks! Cascade Sotheby's: Please join us Friday, February 1st at our Downtown Bend Showroom (821 NW Wall St, Bend, OR) from 5 – 8 PM, to enjoy the artwork of Kristine Cooper. This event is sponsored by Cascade Sotheby’s International Realty and your hosts for the evening, Tammy Caruso, along with co-sponsors Academy Mortgage, who will be serving wine and beer samples. Velvet: Artist Tara Doherty resists the temptation to be stable. Her figurative art is inspired in this resistance by insects – their ability to transform, to connect, to possess an exoskeleton, to have acceptance, and to move forward into the unknown. Using whatever materials she finds, she hopes her creations can inspire others to be unstable too. Townshend's Teahouse: This Friday on February 1st, Paige Rajnus will be at Townshend’s Teahouse 5-8pm with a collection of small animal prints! This show is entitled “Held Together,” and has a very special and meaningful place in my heart. Come visit on First Friday for tea and art! Below are snippets of some of the work that will be there. ;) The Oxford Hotel: For #FirstFridayBend, we'll continue displaying Debra Millette's exhibit titled "Pet Selfies with Their Persons" - a series of playful acrylic paintings. Debra will be in our lobby during First Friday #inbend. Stop by to view her paintings and say hello! Bellatazza: Join the OPA children's cast in full costume for a sing-along with several songs from their upcoming show, Oliver! We'll be handing out flyers to promote the show and within those, there will be some hidden "Golden Tickets" for free entrance to the show on Saturday, February 16th at 7pm. See you in front of Bellatazza for First Friday Art Walk! Princess Athletics: The theme for this art walk is LOVE! We will be showcasing art from the kids at the Bend International School. Sara with www.bundleofjoyinfantmassage.com will be here as well! Download our printable First Friday Art Walk Guide:
Hey Bend Community! We did it! We've made it through another work week. Here is your list to all the cool things to do this weekend in Downtown Bend. Visit Bendy Dog at their new location Bendy Dog is all moved into their new location at 114 NW Minnesota in Downtown Bend! Grab your pups and head Downtown to visit Tawna, and grab some great treats for your fur babies. For everytime your furry friend is there for you.. whether you are ready for an adventure or are just wanting to lay in the shade and relax, Bendy Dog is here to help you thank them. No other creature is as loyal, loving and non-jusdgemental. At Bendy Dog, they believe in showing our dogs how much we love them - whether you want the highest quality dog beds, durable leashes and collars, or anything in-between... Bendy Dog has it all! Not only will you love what they have, but (most importantly!) your dog will too. Chili Fest at Bend Brewing Co. Join us on Friday, February 1st & Saturday, February 2nd for Chili Fest down at BBC! We will have live music both nights from 6:00-8:30! There will be three chilis for you to choose from: Texas Steak Chili -petite tender steak, tomatoes, green bell peppers, onions, celery & anaheim peppers. Topped with cheddar cheese, green onions, cilantro, sour cream & lime White Bean Chicken Chili -chicken, cannellini beans, green chilis, tomatillos, celery & onions. Topped with pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream & jack cheese. 3 Bean Vegetable Chili -Black Beans, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans, corn, kale, red & yellow bell pepers. Topped with avocado, green onions, cilantro & tortilla chips. Winter PrideFest Brunch at Hola! Join us for Winter PrideFest Sunday Brunch at Hola! in downtown Bend. 11am - 2pm enjoy great food and great friends including mimosas and sassy cocktails - nurse your hangover with worldly cuisine! $12/plate Buffet Style: Eggs Chiliquillas Verdes, Tamales, Carnitas Taco Bar, Fruit, Tortilla Soup, Beans and Rice. $5 Red Cactus Mimosas, Happy Hour Margaritas, Tranquillo Beer RSVP requested (mark 'Going' or comment below) Deatils at: OutCentralOregon.com/winter-pridefest Winter PrideFest Cocktails at The DogwodThe fun of 'Winter PrideFest' continues with a 'Cocktail Hour' at the Dogwood. Come by as an alternative to the 'Apres Ski Party'. Hosts 'Madame Tucker' and 'Stella Nova' will provide entertainment with a Drag Performance. Let's celebrate our Pride with this nightcap! Details: http://outcentraloregon.com/winter-pridefest/ High Desert Poetry Cell at Dudley's Bookshop CafeThe High Desert Poetry Cell celebrates Valentine's Day early with original poems of love and lust. Saturday Feb 2nd at 2pm. Donations and proceeds from all book sales benefit Central Oregon Veterans Ranch. Come down for a coffee, tea, beer or wine, hear some poetry and support veterans!!!! Saturday Sampling at Deschutes BreweryStop by the brewery and influence our latest beer. This month's featured beer is a light brunch sour--tell us what you think of it! https://www.facebook.com/events/346701746171428/ Ready, Set, Register at FootzoneWe’re doing it again – inviting race directors of all the best local and regional races to FootZone to hawk their races, all on the same day! Sign up at a discount for your favorites, and be able to pepper RDs with questions about races with which you’re not yet familiar. You’re sure to find a new favorite! This event is FREE! Please register at the "tickets available" link to help us with planning! Thanks! We’ll have a handy organizer that lists all of our race directors, races, and their discounts in one place for you to download, and more copies at the event! So far we have 20+ race directors representing 60+ races of all types and distances! Get your 2019 race calendar dialed in, all on one day! Party like it's 1999We've got all the stuff you need to dance your booty off and party like it's 1999! Check out Toasty Takeover at Seven Nightclub, Big Cat and Karaoke at the Capitol, and Dennis Dabs at Bend Brewing Co.
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