🍄 Dress like a gnome

Good morning, Bend! I recently asked a question over on Instagram about which two things you’d pick out of a list, and a smoke-free summer was the favorite by a seemingly large margin (I didn’t actually add up the results 🙈).

I thought it’d be fun to ask the same question here so make sure to scroll to the bottom of the email and add your response to which things you’d pick that would make Bend your own personal utopia.

In today’s Bend Buzz:

• 🍻 Little Woody Beer Fest arrives

• 🛋️ Scandinavian stylings in Bend

• 🔥 Nobody likes the smoke

Let’s get to it.

— Derek Carlson

SNAPSHOTS

🍺 Bend’s folksiest little beer fest

The Little Woody Beer Fest kicks off at the Deschutes Historical Museum on Friday. In addition to getting to sample a plethora of amazing beers, the festival also affords you the opportunity to dress up as a gnome. Win-win! With two days of fun, there is no reason not to spend part of your weekend with a collection of the best gnomes in town. Friday 5 PM - 10 PM & Saturday 12 - 10 PM

BUSINESS HAPPENINGS

🛋️ Scandinavian style in the high desert

Scandinavian furniture is about to take over Bend. Dania, the modern, mid-century, and Scandinavian furniture store, has moved into the space at Cascade Village previously occupied by Bed, Bath, and Beyond. The store unofficially opened on August 16th and will hold their grand opening celebration next month.

🎂 Anthropologie turns one

It’s hard to believe that Anthropologie is already turning one, but here we are! Head down to the Old Mill District for a very boho birthday party with treats from Brown Bag Popcorn, flowers from Eryn Blooming, and wine from Evoke.

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Friday

🧘‍♂️ Sunset Yoga at Lookout Lodge: Enjoy an evening of restorative yoga at Lookout Lodge with Emily from Do Yoga Outside. Afterward, you can enjoy light refreshments and community while watching the sunset over Bend. 6 - 9:30 PM 63225 Lookout Dr

🧜‍♀️ Splash with Sebastian and friends: The final edition of movies in the park takes place at Alpenglow Park (home of Bend’s best and only splash pad) with a showing of The Little Mermaid. The weather is looking perfect, so grab a picnic blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars. 7 PM 61049 SE 15th St

Saturday

🏃 Little Woody Beer Run: Burn off some of those barrel-aged calories from the Little Woody Beer Fest with a 5k that stops at, oh man, four more breweries. Ok, so maybe you won’t be setting any PRs on this run, but I can guarantee you’ll have a good time! The hair of the dog and all that. 11 AM 875 NW Brooks St

🥕 NWX farmers market: Kick off the holiday weekend with a stop by the Northwest Crossing farmers market to load up on ocean rolls and berries for the whole family. 10 AM - 2 PM NW Crossing Dr

🏍️ The moto show comes to town: The self-proclaimed best motorcycle show in the high desert (and who am I to argue) comes to town as Open Space Studio plays host to the Hot Pipes Motorcycle Show. Stop by to check out the custom, vintage, and all-around fast motorcycles that will be on display. 2 - 10 PM 220 NE Lafayette Ave

👩‍🎨 Last Saturday art walk: The Workhouse is hosting the August version of their monthly last Saturday art walks. Artist Anton Yakushev will be hosting a pop-up art exhibit, and Cafe Des Chutes will be providing the entertainment with live jazz music from the Michelle Van Handel Jazz Trio. 9 AM - 5 PM 50 SE Scott St

Sunday

🥽 9th Street Makers Market: Swing by Bevel Craft Brewing for the 9th Street Village Makers Market. You can grab a cold brew while browsing goods made by local makers and artists. 12 - 4 PM 911 SE Armour Rd

LIVE MUSIC

Friday

Ponch’s Place | Hayley Lynn | 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Currents | Erin Cole Baker | 7 - 9 PM
General Duffy’s Waterhole | Nate Smith | 8:30 PM | Tickets
Bunk + Brew | Anaphora, House of Warmth, and -ether | 7 - 10 PM
Crux Fermentation Project | Soul’d Out | 5 - 8 PM
Worthy Brewing | Leadbetter Band | 7 - 9 PM
Volcanic Theatre Pub | Model Citizens | 7:30 - 9 PM | Tickets
Hayden Homes Ampitheater | Iration And Pepper | 5:30 PM | Tickets

Saturday

Silver Moon Brewing | Model Citizens | 8 - 9:30 PM | Tickets
Ale Apothecary | Joseph Konty | 6 - 8 PM
Bunk + Brew | Melomania, Annika Hankshaw, and Breanna Gonzalez | 6 PM
Volcanic Theatre Pub | The Polyphonic Spree | 8 PM | Tickets
Elixir Wine | Just Us | 6 - 8 PM
Boss Rambler | Henry Rogers | 3 - 6 PM
Elk Lake Lodge | Joanna Lee | 5 PM
On Tap | High Desert Ramblers | 6 - 8 PM
Worthy Brewing | JuJu Eyeball | 7 - 9 PM
The Domino Room | Cartoon Rave | 9 PM | Tickets
Northside Bar & Grill | The Substitutes | 8 - 11 PM

Sunday

Hayden Homes Ampitheater | Train & REO Speedwagon | 6 PM | Tickets
Bend Cider Co. | The Cider Janes | 6 - 8 PM
River’s Place | Band of Coyotes | 6 - 8 PM
Bevel Craft Brewing | Bluegrass Jam Circle | 3 - 5 PM
Worthy Brewing | Drunken Hearts | 6:30 - 8:30 PM

Monday

Hayden Homes Ampitheater | Lindsey Stirling | 6:30 PM | Tickets
On Tap | Use’ta Do | 6 - 8 PM

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