One of the funniest people in all of the Internet, Allie Brosh — who I profiled this fall — announced yesterday that she has landed a book deal. Why should you care? Because she lives in Bend, Oregon, that’s why!
Brosh, whose comic blog, Hyperbole and a Half, has quickly gained millions of views since she launched it less than two years ago, says the book will be released sometime in the fall of 2012.
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The Bend Bike Film Fest Is Tonight
Two-wheeled fanatics rejoice. The Bend Bicycle Film Festival returns to the Tower Theatre tonight.
Cinco de Mayo Video from Last Night: Ozomatli, Rubblebucket, Haaby
How’s everyone feeling today? Judging from the explosion of revelry downtown last night for the Amalia’s street party featuring Ozomatli, Rubblebucket and Todd Haaby, I’m guessing there’s a few people moving a little slow.
But it was worth it, right? The party, which culminated with an insanely packed crowd freaking out to Ozomatli, was one of the craziest (and coolest) things I’ve seen during my time in Bend.
Win Tickets to see Anastacia at Three Creeks Brewing on Saturday
This week in our continuing Three Creeks Brewing Co. giveaways we’ve got tickets for Anastacia show up for grabs.
Jim Anderson Takes You to the Galapagos Islands
Our longtime columnist Jim Anderson recently took a 10-day vacation in the Galapagos Islands of South America — a region well known for its wealth of endemic species.
When he returned to the States, he penned this excellent account of his adventure.
Get off of Work Early: Don’t Miss Rubblebucket
As you should know by now, Ozomatli is playing for free in the streets of downtown Bend tonight. They go on around 8:30.
The Traveling Camera: Capturing Nightlife
Last Saturday, I wanted to try out my new remote flash triggers. So we hopped over to Stuart’s of Bend/Bright Place Gallery for their last Saturday art hop.
Win Tickets to see The Sweet Harlots at Three Creeks Brewing on Thursday
This week in our continuing Three Creeks Brewing Co. giveaways we’ve got tickets for The Sweet Harlots show up for grabs. The lucky winner will receive two tickets to see The Sweet Harlots, which is fronted by local musician Laurel Brauns, and a voucher for two free appetizers. The Sweet Harlots play acoustic alternative folk music, which is a great option for your Cinco de Mayo in Sisters. The show starts at 7pm on Thursday, May 5.
Vote For Bend as BeerCity USA 2011
OK, so we’re all aware that online polls really don’t mean much, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get fanatical about your hometown for Examiner.com’s “BeerCity USA 2011” poll.
Unfamiliar Fishes: Sarah Vowell makes reading about history lively
Hawaii’s history is at once as fascinating as it is sad. The subject of hundreds of academic thesis and of one huge tome (James Michener’s Hawaii), that history gets a unique treatment from writer Sarah Vowell in her new book Unfamiliar Fishes.

