Let’s Do Lunch: Great lunchtime deals let you loosen the belt
All you can possibly, ever eat at Taj Palace.In lean times, we all find ourselves cutting corners. Dining out-particularly for lunch-is usually among the first casualties of a slashed budget. It’s true, it’s easy enough to save and grab a slice or a taco at midday or (gasp!) pack a sandwich from home. But sometimes…
Let’s Do Lunch: Great lunchtime deals let you loosen the belt
All you can possibly, ever eat at Taj Palace.In lean times, we all find ourselves cutting corners. Dining out-particularly for lunch-is usually among the first casualties of a slashed budget. It's true, it's easy enough to save and grab a slice or a taco at midday or (gasp!) pack a sandwich from home. But sometimes…
Report from the Eye of the Hurricane
Forbes magazine columnist Joel Kotkin took a peek this week at the outlook for the Oregon economy in general and Bend's in particular, and what he saw ain't pretty.
WinterFest Video – Dirty Dozen
There were memorable moments by the handful at last weekend’s WinterFest and one of those was Dirty Dozen Brass Band kicking out a steaming version of Stevie Wonder’s "Superstition" as snowboarders cut through the crisp winter night air behind the crowd.
Through the Looking Glass With John and Bill
In his Sunday column, Bulletin Editor John Costa talks to three of Bend's biggest movers and shakers to find out why the Bend real estate market went belly-up and how to keep it from happening again. They offer a number of ideas. Some of them make sense; one is just crazy.
The Sawyer Five Becomes The Sawyer One?
The plot thickens in the Sawyer case: KTVZ and KOHD are reporting that the office of The Sawyer Five real estate firm was closed yesterday - and the principal broker has left to start his own agency.
Kool Keith: Genius or Madman? Examining the evidence on a hip hop legend
Exhibit A: Institutionalization You’re crazy, not me.In the interest of public safety, we hereby present biographical information on Bronx-based hip hop MC and accused madman, Keith Thornton. The first exhibit in evidence: Reports that Thornton was once a psychiatric patient in the Bellevue mental hospital, New York, New York.
Thornton denies the hospitalization, which…
That 1 Guy on Video
Last night the Silver Moon was packed with awestruck folks dancing along to the sounds of That 1 Guy and his magic pipe. There were also a good number of people simply staring at the dude's homemade instrument.
100 inches
Mt. Bachelor eclipsed 100 inches of base depth with the snowfall last night.
Insanely, Incredibly, Ridiculously Enormous Rail Jam Apparatus
WinterFest is kicking off tomorrow, and we thought we'd give you a preview of the massive Rail Jam apparatus that has been erected across from the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Check out the video below for a look at the progress that has been made so far.
Poison Peanuts and Political Posturing
It was great political theater. Greg Walden held up a big glass jar full of peanut products wrapped in yellow crime-scene tape and dared Stewart Parnell - the owner of the Georgia plant that shipped salmonella-tainted peanut products - to eat them.
Playing the Pot-vs.-Kettle Game in Washington
Some senators have made a big fuss about the tax problems of Obama appointees Tom Daschle, Timothy Geithner and Nancy Killefer, but quite a few of them have had the same kinds of problems themselves.
Bridal Survivor: A Do? A Don’t? The council is still out
And The Winner Is…The factory outlet stores may offer a nice view of the Cascades, but the blank storefront between the Paper Factory and Rocky Mountain Chocolate hosts no resemblance to Borneo, or any of the other exotic locations of one of TV's most spun-off game shows. Survivor begat the likes of Big Brother, the…
The Wedding Crashers: Neighbors want to put an end to growing rural wedding business
At the Rockin’ B RanchImmediately after becoming engaged last year, Hillery Johnson took stock of the various wedding venues in Central Oregon. Not especially interested in getting hitched at one of the numerous country clubs or destination resorts in the area, she stumbled upon an ideal venue that fit with her personality.
The 11th-Hour, Back-Door Council Appointment
Bend's newest city councilor was sworn in at 9 am Tuesday in a little-advertised and sparsely attended ceremony in council chambers. Considering the circumstances of his appointment, we're not surprised that those who appointed him wanted to keep the event low-key - if not invisible.
The council had been deadlocked 3-3 for a month over…
Obama: Communicator-in-Chief. Truth Committees, Flax seed oil and random notes from the apocalypse
"I inherited the deficit that we have right now and the economic crisis that we have right now," said President Obama during his primetime speech on Monday, given in hopes of speeding passage of the 'stimulus' bill now mired in partisanship and hypocrisy, and to set the record very straight: "The notion that I just…
Underwater Pot and Dim Knights
Left Field doesn't really give a damn about Michael Phelps taking a bong hit. And we're pleased that so many others don't care either. After Kellogg's (the cereal and snack company that also employs other cereal peddlers like Tony the Tiger, as well as Snap, Crackle and Pop) decided not to renew Phelps' sponsorship contract,…
Holy Migration, Batman: Robins, robins, everywhere!
American Robins doing what they like to do best, drinking and bathing… Unless you're not paying attention to what's going on around you, you can't help but notice a few robins swooping about Central Oregon these days. Few can be placed in the 10,000 to 15,000 number, and I think that's a low count. On…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Treat your sweetie to wax and Winterfest
WAXING POETIC We're jammin'Valentine's Day is upon us and I'm sure you've planned a romantic getaway for your main squeeze, right? Well, if you're at a loss for what to do for your sporty sweetie, here's an idea. Personally, I think a bouquet of glide waxes and a poem on my doorstep would be quite…
Raiding the Tomb Again!: Tomb Raider Underworld
Adolescent boys rejoice, Laura has returned. Tomb Raider helped define the original Playstation. The game sold millions of copies spinning many sequels and a brassiere-busting silver screen turn from a pre-tabloid Angelina Jolie. Now Laura Croft returns for another adventure with Underworld. Making her way through the wilderness of the Mediterranean, the deep jungles of…
Another Dimension: Coraline takes the animated movie to another level
Give a hand to 3-d animation.After My Bloody Valentine, I was convinced that every movie should be in 3D. Now that I've seen Coraline I'm not so sure. It's already so cool to look at with its ingenious concepts and artistic designs, so I say why bother? This movie is a psychedelic treat to the…
Labor Pains: Push is purely work for moviegoers
We told you Dakota Fanning's cute days were limited.During the closing credits for Push, a sci-fi lark with an incoherent plot, boring action sequences and listless dialogue, I felt like I was being given a list of people to blame. Though I know they cannot all be held responsible for this movie's failures, the smart…
Come Out Of The Backroom
This week's letter comes from Michael Funke who hits the nail on the head with this slow-burn blast of the city council. Thanks for the letter Michael, you can pick up your winner's prize, a bag of freshly ground strictly ground Strictly Organic coffee at our office, 704 NW Georgia. Three new Bend City Councilors…
Keep An Eye On The Council
I was in the audience at the last city council meeting and what I saw and heard caused me a great deal of concern. I am very sorry to see city councilors Peter Gramlich and Linda Johnson depart. They brought a different perspective to the table and contribute to the council's diversity.
Part of the Problem
Re: Bob Bates letter "Do The Math"Well Bob, let's apply your logic to another area – food. McDonald's can supply food at lower cost than eating healthier alternatives. Unfortunately, it's high in sodium and fat, and also lacks in some key nutritional value. But hey, by your logic it's the cheapest, so that's what everyone…
Science Says Studs A Bust
I would like to respond to the two letters referring to the author's belief in studded tires. The letter written by Dave McRae (Jan 1), has his personal belief in studs based on his experience with black ice and a slide through an intersection. In both instances his was the fault because he was not…
Cocktailing: The Victory Shot
There are a few givens that can lead a man to drinking: divorce, death of a loved one, and the use of a voice-activated phone menu system. Even the most tolerant will find themselves throwing the phone across the room after they have had to repeat "check account" sixteen times to hear the same voice…
Cocktailing: The Victory Shot
There are a few givens that can lead a man to drinking: divorce, death of a loved one, and the use of a voice-activated phone menu system. Even the most tolerant will find themselves throwing the phone across the room after they have had to repeat “check account” sixteen times to hear the same voice…
MicroCosmos: Hop Henge
With winter seeming to kick back into gear here in mid-February it's time to put all those prematurely released spring ales on hold and keep our focus on the big brawny ales that will sustain us until it's time to exchange the long underwear for non-marine certified inflateables. Deschutes Brewery's recently released Hop Henge is…
MicroCosmos: Hop Henge
With winter seeming to kick back into gear here in mid-February it’s time to put all those prematurely released spring ales on hold and keep our focus on the big brawny ales that will sustain us until it’s time to exchange the long underwear for non-marine certified inflateables. Deschutes Brewery’s recently released Hop Henge is…
The Tide is High: Seafood that circles the globe
See food?You may have inadvertently stumbled upon High Tides Seafood Grill, a small unassuming spot on Bond, after running out of patience with the hour-long wait at the Deschutes Brewery across the street. Or maybe you were fortunate enough to get an inside tip from a generous local. But if not, you may have missed…
The Tide is High: Seafood that circles the globe
See food?You may have inadvertently stumbled upon High Tides Seafood Grill, a small unassuming spot on Bond, after running out of patience with the hour-long wait at the Deschutes Brewery across the street. Or maybe you were fortunate enough to get an inside tip from a generous local. But if not, you may have missed…
Kandi and the Tweakers
Soundcheck ventured with a degree of trepidation to the Summit Saloon loft this past week to check out Tweak Bird, a quietly buzzed about duo that blew into town last Tuesday as part of the Volcom tour. (It has something to do with snowboarding, we gather.
Geographer Puts its Indie Rock on the Map
Geographer has been voted one of Spin.com's "Three Undiscovered Bands You Need to Hear Now.
CD Review – The Gourds: Haymaker!
The Gourds Haymaker! Yep Roc Records
Turning on a Gourds record is like walking into a best friend's house. You feel immediately comfortable, welcome and full of smiles.
I’m Just a Guitar Player: OMG, it’s Tim Reynolds on TR3 and DMB
Yup, Tim Reynolds can fly.Discussing Tim Reynolds without mentioning the Dave Matthews Band would be like talking about Fred Savage and not saying a word about The Wonder Years. Although Reynolds has four decades of music under his belt and has earned a reputation as one of the world's most innovative guitar players, his star…
Microphones, Trombones and Beanies: Outdoor music in February? Oh right, it’s WinterFest time
So much cooler than your high school marching band.It's February and probably not exactly the time of year you'd expect to find yourself taking in outdoor live music. But that's probably what you'll be doing this weekend as WinterFest descends on Bend for the tenth consecutive year, serving yet again as a mid-winter slap to…
Our Picks for the Week of 2/11-2/19
Bend Poetry Slam
wednesday 11 It's been a while since we sent you to the Poetry Slam, so if you got your mitts on the paper a bit early this week, head over to the Silver Moon and check out this monthly battle of intellect and wit. Could be a good start to your night…
Rising Blue Tide Sinks a Conservative Mag
It's the end of the line for Brainstorm NW: The editor of the 12-year-old conservative Republican magazine has disclosed that the February issue will be its last.
