Typhoon!, the Portland-based Thai food chain closed its Bend restaurant this weekend, along with four other Oregon locations and one restaurant in Redmond, Wash.
Bo, the bar also located in the Franklin Crossing building, closed, as well.
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Creator of Soul Train Dead at 75: We’ll miss you, Don
“The hippest trip in America!”
Such was Don Cornelius’ tag line on the hit musical showcase, Soul Train, a program he created, hosted and produced.
In 1970, Cornelius figured that there needed to be a black answer to “American Bandstand.
We Take it Back
Our bad. Looks like Greg was scheduling a town hall right under our noses.
Video From Last Night’s Pickwick Show
Seattle band Pickwick stopped by McMenamin’s Father Luke’s room last night at Old St. Francis before heading up to Portland to play Doug Fir Lounge.
Mt. Bachelor — Bavarian style
A fun little video from Lahaina’s Beau Killett who shot this footage up at Bachelor and then added a Bavarian twist to the production. Personally, we think the soundtrack is what makes this thing work.
New Music Video From Laurel Brauns
Laurel Brauns, the indie-folk singer-songwriter who was long a mainstay in Bend’s music scene, may have since moved to Portland to further explore her music career, but she hasn’t forgotten about us here in Central Oregon.
In fact, she was around just a few weeks ago to shoot this music video, directed by Far From Earth Films’ Tim Cash, for her song “Kaleidoscope Eyes.
Think Nordic Skiing is Boring?
You’re not trying hard enough. See below, then go out with your pals and replicate.
The Blind Boys of Alabama: December show at The Tower sold out
I just got off the phone with Jimmy Carter (pictured at right), one of the founding members of the The Blind Boys of Alabama. What a great guy.
ESO and VTRN=Booty Shaking for All
Thanks VTRN and ESO.
This past Saturday marked the first show of Empty Space Orchestra’s December residency at Silver Moon.
Time-Lapse Videography is Very Cool
Finding Oregon has been making its way around the various social media sites recently, and for good reason. Beautifully shot and set to dramatic instrumental music, the video short from Uncage the Soul Productions is another reminder of the many natural wonders found in the Beaver State.

