🍩 Donut shop coming to Galveston

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Bend! Nice to finally be able to share a little good business news for Galveston Ave.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🎵 Summer concert announcements

• 🛑 A pair of businesses close

• 🍩 A new donut shop coming to Galveston Ave

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson & Emily Elaro 

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One BLA parent shared this after enrolling their daughter:

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SNAPSHOTS

🎸 More Summer Concert Announcements

After a bit of a hiatus for the holidays, the amphitheater has been announcing concerts left and right over the past week or so. New shows on tap for this summer include Nikki Glaser on 9/13, Levity & Tape B on 7/18, Primus on 5/22, Lord Huron on 6/4, Luke Bryan on 8/6, Tedeschi Trucks Band on 8/8, Lindsey Sterling on 8/1, Goose for two nights on 8/21 & 8/22, and Trevor Noah on 7/22. Tickets for the last five shows go on sale on Friday, January 30th, both online or (if you want to save a few bucks) in person at the Old Mill ticket office.

💧 Plunge & Pitch

Have an idea for a creative project, community concept, passion pursuit, or something wonderfully weird? Join us at Flux Thermal Lounge on Wednesday, 4th at 5 PM for a plunge and pitch. Wondering what the heck a plunge and pitch entails? It’s simple (albeit chilly), you hop in Flux’s cold plunge pool and have 60 seconds to pitch your idea. At the end of the evening, the other guests will vote on their favorite, and the winner will go home with a little pocket change and bragging rights.

Want to join? You can sign up here.

Don’t want to pitch? Come hang out with other local creatives and entrepreneurs in the hot tub (no cold plunge necessary).

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🌲 Pac Nor Westy to close: PNW-themed apparel store Pac Nor Westy announced on Instagram that they will be shutting down. They are running an 80% off sale on all remaining merchandise online, and, per Google, their Box Factory location is now closed, as well.

🏨 Shilo Inn closes…but maybe only temporarily: Workers at the Shilo Inn off of O.B. Riley Rd arrived to find the doors locked and a note taped to the door saying the hotel is temporarily closed. We’ll see if they reopen or if the hotel ultimately ends up changing hands. No word yet on whether Real Taste of India and their delicious lunch buffet are still open.

🍩 Seen in the window: Finally, some good news for the Galveston corridor! A sign is up at the building at the corner of Galveston and NW 14th St (the old Bo’s location) announcing that a new donut shop called Powder Hound Doughnuts will be moving in. Info is limited so far, but if you want to follow along, they have an Instagram account set up.

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Ready to throw a party people actually talk about? Cascade Sound & Light has been delivering great music, pro sound, and unforgettable lighting to Central Oregon for over 15 years.

Owners Nathaniel Hickmond and Cinnamon Crabb are both Bend natives with decades of DJ experience between them. Nathaniel has been DJing with CSL since 2014 and stepped into ownership in 2021. Cinnamon has been behind the decks since 2000, with experience in Los Angeles and Miami, including events for the W Hotel, before returning home to Bend and acquiring CSL together.

Weddings are their specialty, but they also love birthdays, anniversaries, bar and bat mitzvahs, and high-energy corporate events — from Vegas nights to Monte Carlo themes.

Learn more at casoundandlight.com, find them on Instagram and Facebook, or reach out at [email protected] or [email protected] to get your date on the calendar.

LOCAL LOWDOWN

Wednesday 1.28

🧘‍♀️ Yoga + Community Tea: Unwind inside with a gentle, grounding yoga practice designed to melt away midweek stress. After class, stick around for warm tea, relaxed conversation, and that hard-to-find feeling of true community.  6 PM Location shared after signup

🎶 Music Bingo: Bingo, but make it musical. Match songs instead of numbers while enjoying cocktails, casual competition, and plenty of sing-along moments between rounds. 6:30 PM Portello Lounge

🎨 Paint & Sip: A guided painting experience paired with drinks and dinner vibes. Whether you’re creatively confident or just here for the wine, you’ll leave with a finished piece and a smile. 6 PM Greg’s Grill

🍺 Bingo & Brews: Kick off the evening with a low-key round of bingo and locally crafted brews. Easygoing, social, and perfect for easing into the night. 5 PM UPP Liquids

💎 Swift-Tea & Friendship Bracelet Making: A cozy, Taylor-inspired gathering complete with tea, crafting, and friendship bracelets. Come trade beads, swap favorite eras, and leave with something sparkly (and maybe a new friend). 5:30 PM Larkspur Community Center

🌲 Nature Night: The Sierra Nevada Red Fox: Discover the story of Central Oregon’s elusive Sierra Nevada red fox—one of the region’s most mysterious and endangered residents. Learn how researchers are tracking this stealthy species and what its survival means for our local ecosystems. 7 PM Tower Theatre

🕯️ The Slowdown Series: An intentional evening focused on rest, reflection, and nervous-system care. Expect gentle practices, quiet moments, and tools you can take with you to slow the pace of daily life. 6 PM Hanai

🧘 Continuum Inquiry Playshop Series: Join Rainey for a relaxed playshop exploring fluid movement, gentle sound, and body awareness. 6 PM Continuum Yoga

🧠 Sink or Swim Trivia: Come enjoy an evening of trivia fun to go along with some tasty brews from Pfriem Family Brewers. 6 PM Midtown Yacht Club

👶 Toddler Story Time: Bring your little ones to the library (note the temporary location) for a morning of stories, rhymes, and fun. 10:30 AM Deschutes Children's Foundation - East Bend Campus

🎤 Karaoke Night: Get ready for the Super Bowl halftime show by belting out your favorite tunes from Bad Bunny at karaoke night at Wonderland Chicken. 8 PM Wonderland Chicken

✍️ Community Poetry Night: Want a safe space to share your poetry and receive thoughtful and supportive feedback? Join the Open Arts Center for their poetry night. 7 PM Open Arts Center

📕 Bend Bookies Inaugural Meetup: Looking for a new book club? Bend Bookies is hosting their inaugural book club meetup at Crux. This month’s book of choice is Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino. 6 PM Crux

Thursday 1.29

👾 Stranger Things Trivia: Round 2: Return to Hawkins for another round of Stranger Things trivia. Gather your smartest friends, grab a beer, and see who truly knows the Upside Down best.  6:30 PM Bend Brewing

🕹️ Play + Pizza Arcade Night: Unlimited arcade games meet hot pizza and nostalgic fun. A perfect after-work hang and an easy, low-pressure way to make new friends—no high scores required. 6 PM Vector Volcano Arcade

🎤 Anjelah Johnson-Reyes: The Family Reunion Tour: The beloved comedian brings her signature storytelling, cultural commentary, and iconic characters to Bend for a night of nonstop laughs. 8 PM Tower Theatre

🎬 We’re Not Worthy: A high-energy comedy showcase celebrating the absurd, the bold, and the downright hilarious—all fueled by Worthy’s house brews. 7 PM Worthy Brewing

🏔️ Avalanche Safety Talk w/ the Cascade Slaydies: An essential session for skiers, snowboarders, and winter adventurers. Learn avalanche basics, risk assessment, and decision-making strategies from experienced backcountry voices. 5:30 PM Embark

🎨 Central Oregon Creatives January Casual Meetup: A relaxed meetup for Central Oregon’s creative community. Grab a drink, make meaningful connections, and spark ideas with fellow artists, writers, and makers. 6 PM Midtown Yacht Club

💓 Protection and Loving Kindness: Join Pine & Prism for an evening of reflective meditation and quiet resistance. 7 PM Pine & Prism

🌙 Crushed Glass & Resin Suncatchers: Liven up that south-facing window in your house with a handmade glass and resin suncatcher. This class will take you from start to finish with all tools and materials provided. 5:30 PM Residence Inn

📱 Disrupting Teen Engagement: Have a teen who’s a little too into Roblox or whatever games those kids are into these days? Join this one-hour class that dives into why teens disengage and how you can help support deeper motivation and connection. 8:30 AM Cascades Academy

🖌️ Storytime Art: Dress your kids (ages 3-5) for the mess and join in on some storytime art fun at Two Suns Art Studio. 1 PM Two Suns Art Studio

LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday 1.28

Eric Leadbetter | McMenamins | 7 PM
Bill Powers | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM

Thursday 1.29

Rusty McRae | The Lot | 6 PM
Long Gone Wilder Trio | River’s Place | 6 PM
LabRats & Bendre the Giant | Silver Moon | 7 PM | Tickets
Silvertone Devils | The Commonwealth Pub | 7:30 PM 
Mad Caddies w/ The Rum Peppers | Volcanic Theatre Pub | 8 PM | Tickets

WHO’S HIRING IN BEND

Looking for your next job? Here are some local listings that have popped up over the last week.

• Customer Success Manager at Monsoon, Inc.

• IT Infrastructure & Operations Manager at Pahlisch Homes

• Financial Planner / Associate Advisor at Deschutes Investment Consulting

• Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement at Volunteers in Medicine

• Communications Director at Sunriver Owners Association

Searching for a new job? Browse the full job board

Looking for local candidates for your open position? Post your job

THANKS!

Stay warm, and thank you again for reading!

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