1st Place: The Oxford Hotel The Oxford Hotel 10 Northwest Minnesota Avenue, Bend 2nd Place: McMenamins Old St. Francis School McMenamins Old St. Francis School 700 NW Bond St., Bend 541-382-5174
McMenamins Old St. Francis School
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Best Lodging
The Oxford Hotel
1st Place: 2nd Place: McMenamins Old St. Francis School 700 NW Bond St., Bend 541-382-5174
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Best Spot for a Night Out with the Crew
The Capitol
The Capitol is a nightly ritual designed to give you a good time—winning in this new category. Open daily from 5 pm to midnight, (2am on Wednesdays and Thursdays), the underground restaurant and nightclub is there to do just that. What was originally a musical theater through the early to mid-20th century had been re-opened […]
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Band Fact Sheet: The National Reserve
These alternative rockers earned their stripes from a bar in Brooklyn
The National Reserve possesses a brand of rock, country and soul that is moving and powerful in its vast sound. While the group has seen a variety of member changes over the years, it seems that in the current lineup they have found a completeness that probably won’t change anytime soon. When listening to The […]
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Upstate Comes Out West
Vocalist Melanie Glenn talks about the band’s beginnings and new album
When they first started out, Upstate (formerly the Upstate Rubdown) was just kind of kickin’ it and making music while in college. The band would play at dive bars, house parties and wherever else they could. While Upstate has seen member changes throughout the years, singer/guitarist Melanie Glenn looks at that as a positive. “We […]
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Five Bars, One Stop
McMenamins Old St. Francis School offers variety on a single campus
McMenamins breweries, hotels and pubs are a mainstay of the Northwest. It’s hard not to love the McMenamins Old St. Francis School campus, which boasts gorgeous interiors that highlight the history of the building. The fire pits can be enjoyed all year long — a perfect place to people watch downtown while enjoying the architecture […]
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To Russia and Back
Three For Silver spends time traveling and performing, thanks to the U.S. Department of State
Lucas Warford has lived in Portland for about 10 years, witnessing a variety of creative and talented people come and go from his band, Three For Silver. While he says Portland is a whirlpool of creative forces, he also feels disconnected from the city’s music scene. Three For Silver plays what some people would describe […]
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Best Lodging
Oxford Hotel
Oxford Hotel, McMenamins Old St. Francis School Hotel
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Central Oregon’s Best Patios
12 spots to post up, grab a beverage and watch the world go by
When it’s gorgeous outside, Central Oregonians need little additional reason to sit out and sip something delish. Here’s where to go to get your slice of patio heaven.
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Moments of Connection
Wayward Soul continues past Make-A-Band
Last year’s Make-A-Band event was a huge deal for Central Oregon. There wasn’t quite anything like that in town before and it teamed up some of the most ridiculously talented producers and musicians in the region. To recap, the series invited local musicians to perform at one of six events at Silver Moon Brewing. Producers […]