The Old Mill District and the East Cascades Audubon Society are again offering free weekly bird walks in Bend to the public every other Friday, April 5 through May 17. These free walks are guided by an expert from the local Audubon Society and wind around the trails of the Old Mill District that run along the Deschutes River. [...]
There's a super cool project going on at lululemon in the Old Mill District right now. The team at lulu has created some Bend-specific designs that they're heat pressing onto lululemon gear. The end results are one-of-a-kind lululemon gear with a Bend finish. Check out the designs below. You can choose to put any of the [...]
One of Central Oregon's most scenic running races is now under local ownership. Last summer, Bend race organizers Kari Strang and Max King purchased the Bend Marathon and Half-Marathon. Strang and King have been fixtures of the Bend running scene, coaching youth and adult running programs as well as race directing other prominent Bend running events [...]
TCM Big Screen Classics back in 2019 Film fans can take a yearlong journey through Hollywood history this year as Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies (TCM) have come together for the fourth annual "TCM Big Screen Classics," presenting 14 film favorites throughout the year, spanning seven decades. All 14 films will screen in Bend at the Regal Old [...]
Six shows so far for the upcoming summer concert season We're getting crazy excited for the round of shows headed to the Les Schwab Amphitheater in 2019. Two of the country's most thoughtful and introspective singer-songwriters? Hello Jason Isbell and Father John Misty. Unbelievable guitar virtuoso about ready to explode on the mainstream rock 'n roll [...]
Four-course meal with wine and dessert We love to see the creativity that comes out of the kitchens in the Old Mill District in preparation for Valentine's Day. Check out this spectacular four-course dinner from Level 2, offered Thursday, Feb. 14, through Saturday, Feb. 16. Yes, we're salivating a bit. Check out the pics of the [...]
The glorious glut of amazing craft breweries in Bend is well known. But our fast-growing beer town is also one heck of a place to experience a great glass of wine. As we celebrate the month of love, consider an Old Mill District gift card for the people in your life who enjoy a fantastic bottle [...]
So much to love at Va Piano Vineyard's Bend tasting room this Valentine's Day. Chocolates, live music and of course, stellar wine. From noon to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, Va Piano will be offering the following: Custom wine and truffle pairings- $20 general public, $5 for members 2016 OX Red Blend with Dark Almond [...]
Online registration for the 43rd annual SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle on May 18 in Bend, Oregon is now open! Go to PPPBend.com for all the information on the 2019 event, which finishes at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. The SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle is a multi-sport event that includes alpine and cross-country skiing, cycling, running and kayaking. The race, which [...]
Happy February! While Valentine's is just one day, we like to take the entire month to celebrate all that we love about Central Oregon, Bend, and this amazing community we're a part of in the Old Mill District. In fact, there's so many different aspects of life here in the High Desert that we're grateful for, [...]
