With the official first day of fall happening this weekend (September 22, 2018), there’s a secret I need to tell you. You know how everyone says summertime in Bend is the cat’s pajamas? Most folks think so, based on summer hotel occupancy alone. But the truth is that summer’s quieter … Continue reading
Like a kid inside a Chuck E. Cheese sky tube, October has vanished. One minute you’re sitting there scrolling through your phone, and the next… poof… you’re wondering what just happened. The good news? Kids…and October…always reappear. We hope you enjoyed Tenth Month as much as we did and had … Continue reading
Some might say October is the best month to visit Bend. Summer crowds have dissipated. The weather is perfect—a crisp yet sunny invitation for puffy jackets and wool socks to come out and play. While the rest of North America gets ready to hunker down for a long winter’s nap, … Continue reading
Bend Design Conference returns to Central Oregon for two days of conversations, tours, workshops, exhibits and human-to-human awesomeness during Tenth Month . Not the “artsy type?” No worries. Bend Design 2017 is for creative thinkers and doers. That just about covers everyone, including your Uncle Larry. Our world is full of … Continue reading
Thirteen years ago, iPods dominated the market, Skype wowed the world, a thing called “The Facebook” was all the rage on college campuses, and if you had a one-megapixel phone camera, you were doing alright. In a tiny corner of the world, the Bend Venture Conference (BVC) also made its … Continue reading
Indie film lovers, rejoice! The 2017 BendFilm Festival — part of Bend Oregon’s Tenth Month — will present 36 feature films and 68 shorts from 13 countries. From quirky comedies to motorcycle adventures to powerful narratives, it’s all about the story— and there are plenty of chances to be dazzled, … Continue reading
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a 5-Hour Energy® drink to feed your creativity? But instead of five hours, it would last anywhere from five months to five years, maybe longer if you’re one of those overachievers. You’d swig it and…wham…brilliant ideas would start to flow. While we don’t … Continue reading
Ah, Bend. Known for its flowing craft beer, lofty mountains and holy-heck 300 days of sunshine, our little corner of the world certainly drops a few jaws. But if you look closer, you’ll also find a burgeoning culture of possibility, where adventure and creativity come out to play. October is … Continue reading
When most people think of Bend, they picture flowing craft beer and world-class mountain biking trails. But Bend is also a hub of creativity and ingenuity. Get ready for Tenth Month this October – a creative ideas month – highlighting innovative and entrepreneurial programs, conferences, exhibits and … Continue reading
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