2 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
For the love of summer!
Are you ready for warm sun on bare shoulders, floating the river with kids and dogs and paddle boarders and canoes and kayaks and silly inflatable blow up mattresses? Cruising out the back door for spectacular single track and cycling up to the brewery for a cold beer in the late evening sun? An evening sitting on the deep green grass at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, listening to great live music with delicious mountain views and brilliant sunsets? Make this a summer of firsts. Try a new brew, dine on the patio along the Deschutes, explore a new section of the river trail, have a date night on the cycle pub or try your feet on a standup paddle board. Whatever summer means to you, come make memories with us. The life we love in beautiful Central Oregon. Enjoy the sunshine!
Inside EVENTS
Quilts in the Old Mill...................................................6 Deschutes Dash ..........................................................8 Little Commuters Parade............................................8 Balloons Over Bend Children’s Festival......................9 Oyster Off Road Adventure Race...............................9 Happy Girls Half Marathon .........................................9 Summer Festivals ...................................................... 11 Bend Brewfest .......................................................... 18 Bend Farmers Markets..............................................20 LA Philharmonic Live.................................................22
EXPLORE
Wanderlust Tours ...................................................... 10 Birding & Binoculars ................................................. 11 REI Family Events ...................................................... 11 Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe .................................. 12 Map of the Old Mill District ...................................... 13 Old Mill Historical Timeline ................................. 16-19 Bend Ale Trail ............................................................ 18 Cycle Pub in the Old Mill .......................................... 18 Summertime at Mt. Bachelor....................................20 Orvis Casting Course & Flyfishing ...........................23
ENJOY
Dine Out......................................................................4 New Businesses ..........................................................6 Art Galleries ................................................................7 Old Mill Gift Certificates .......................................... 13 The Met: Live in HD .................................................. 14 Raise a Pint ................................................................ 15 Summer Seasonal Brews ........................................... 19 Sand Volleyball Courts ..............................................21 Regal Summer Movies Express ................................22
CENTRAL OREGON EVENT CALENDAR 16-17 www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
OFFICIAL CONCERT GUIDE: Bend Summer Concerts Ticketed Events ....................................... 24-27 Free Summer Sunday Concerts .............. 30-31 Bend Concerts FAQ ..................................... 29
Follow us on
Facebook/oldmilldistrict Twitter@oldmilldistrict Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 3
DINE OUT
at the Old Mill District this summer! Follow your palate to the Old Mill District and find dining options to suite whatever you, the kids or out of town guests are in the mood to enjoy!
Anthony’s at the Old Mill A Pacific Northwest favorite, Anthony’s is committed to serving the highest quality fresh seafood, from wild king salmon to local oysters and Dungeness crab. Be sure to try the Hawaiian nachos, fish tacos or coconut prawns while enjoying a great view of the Deschutes River and mountain range from one of the two large dining patios.
Ben and Jerry’s What’s your favorite flavor of ice cream on a hot summer day? Try three brand new flavors of ice cream Late Night Snack, Americone Dream and Clusterfluff as well as coffee drinks including Iced or Frozen Lattes with frozen yogurt or coffee ice cream.
Hola!
Kona Mix Plate
Lively and colorful décor highlight the MexicanPeruvian cuisine of Hola! You you are sure to enjoy chicken mole, ceviche, enchiladas and several mouth-watering shrimp dishes. Serving signature margaritas and mojitos. Outdoor dining available.
Offering grilled meats, seafood and specialty dishes all with the distinct flavors of Hawaii. Be sure to try the Shoyu chicken, tempura shrimp, mahi mahi teriyaki, Kalua pork, Ahi poke and spring rolls. Outdoor dining available.
Jimmy John’s
Level 2
Unlike any other sub shop in the country, Jimmy John’s is all about the freshest ingredients and fastest service. The French and whole-wheat bread is baked in-house daily and every vegetable, cheese and all-natural meat is freshly sliced at the restaurant every day.
Global Food & Lounge: Serving small plate appetizers and entrees including lettuce wraps, Ahi poke, green Thai curry chicken wings, smoked pork belly sliders and much more as well as a range of specialty cocktails and a fantastic selection of beer and wine. A great late night option in an industrial setting. Sit outside on the second floor patio and take in a great view of the mountains.
Café Yumm! Casual dining in a welcoming place offering bowls of rice, beans and salsa as well as soups, salads and wraps. Come in for a bowl of great food with many vegetarian options. Choose from a selection of local beers along with regional wines. Outdoor dining available.
MIO Sushi Opening in July 2011, MIO Sushi will offer sushi, tempura, teriyaki, noodles and bento boxes for lunch and dinner. MIO Sushi’s extensive menu of traditional and well-crafted fusion dishes is sure to please kids, sushi novices as well as the experienced sushi connoisseur. Their extensive menu is designed to be fresh, approachable and affordable.
Pastini Pastaria
Flatbread Community Oven
Specializes in serving true Neapolitan pizzas with passion, along with several rustic dishes such as freshly baked focaccia sandwiches, lasagnas, salads and delectable desserts accompanied by a fine selection of wine and beer. Enjoy indoor or outdoor dining and be sure to catch the live music on Wednesday evenings.
Greg’s Grill
A comfortable and lively place for any occasion with family and friends. Greg’s offers a variety of foods with an emphasis on prime and choice-cut steaks, seafood, salads and rotisserie chicken with an extensive wine list and a full bar. Enjoy an expansive view of the Deschutes River from the outdoor patio while you dine.
So many choices, so little time! We invite you to come dine with us!
Facebook/oldmilldistrict 4 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
Inspired by the small, neighborhood pastarias found in Italy, Pastini serves numerous pasta combinations along with antipasti, salads, rustic sandwiches and grilled Panini. This summer look for Chalkboard Specials using fresh summer produce for savory summer pastas. Offering a selection of local beers along with Italian and regional wines. Enjoy patio dining with a fabulous view of the Deschutes River.
Red Robin Gourmet burgers, chicken wings, great fries, shakes and hot sandwiches in a fun-filled family atmosphere. Red Robin serves a selection of beers and maintains a full bar. Patio dining available with a great view of the Deschutes River.
Strictly Organic Coffee Company Certified Organic and Fair Trade coffee for people who care about the world’s environment, its people, and the coffee they enjoy. Also serving hot chocolate, muffins, bagels and salads to go. Visit www.theoldmill.com/bend-oregon-restaurants/
Twitter@oldmilldistrict the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 5
NEW BUSINESSES JOIN THE Silipint
Ginger’s Kitchenware
Silipint has recently opened a sales office in the Old Mill District. Silipint creates pint cups from 100 percent food grade silicone that are dishwasher, microwave, oven and freezer safe. Silipint cups contain no BPA and are not disposable which means they stay out of landfills and can be used over and over. The cups come in several colors and can be branded with lead-free ink that does not fade or rub off. Currently, Silipint is focused on selling to companies that wish to use the Silipint cups for branding or promotions. Visit www.silipints.com for more information.
Ginger’s Kitchenware sells high quality kitchen supplies and boutique culinary décor and will open in the Old Mill District in June 2011. Ginger’s Kitchenware is a boutique kitchenware shop with top quality local, national and international lines, as well as kitchen decor. Ginger’s Kitchenware focuses on the personal connection with its customers, while sharing food stories and helping to create new memories. Their knowledge helps to add what they call the “key ingredient” for their customers to make meals at home, entertain and share with friends and neighbors. The popular shop has national purchasing strength as a Gourmet Catalog member with access to more than 50,000 products. Ginger’s Kitchenware will be holding a variety of cooking classes in the beautiful test kitchen on the second floor of the new location. Ginger’s Kitchenware is located next to White House Black Market and across from Saxon’s Fine Jewelers. Additional information is available at www.gingerskitchenware.com.
Neal Huston & Associates Neal Huston & Associates will be opening its new offices in the Old Mill District in June. In Bend since 1988, the firm provides space planning, interior design, master planning, 3D modeling and sustainable design expertise for clients of residential and commercial buildings. Over the last two decades, Neal Huston and Association has worked on a broad spectrum of project types including resort work, commercial and industrial projects, corporate environments, interior design, space planning, custom residences, merchant and multi-family housing, and more. Visit www.nealhuston.com for more information.
Deschutes River Montessori School (DRMS)
MIO Sushi MIO Sushi offers Japanese cuisine in a casual family-friendly atmosphere and opens in the Old Mill District July 2011. MIO Sushi provides the best quality sushi at reasonable prices and will be a welcome addition to the restaurant choices while shopping or enjoying a movie or concert in the Old Mill District. MIO Sushi’s extensive menu of traditional and well-crafted fusion dishes is sure to please kids, sushi novices as well as the experienced sushi connoisseur. Their extensive menu is designed to be fresh, approachable and affordable. This is MIO Sushi’s second location in Bend and has a total of twelve restaurants in Oregon and Washington. MIO Sushi is located next to White House Black Market in the Old Mill District. Visit www.miosushi.com for a menu offering numerous sushi roll specialties.
SocialEatia SocialEatia is a website startup company that recently opened offices in the Old Mill District. For the restaurant or retail merchant, SocialEatia is a social media message management platform, allowing immediate, delayed or recurring social media message posts to Facebook and Twitter. SocialEatia is an easy and cost effective social media advertising solution to promote daily specials. For the consumer, SocialEatia serves up real-time daily specials from participating local restaurants. Visit www.socialeatia.com to learn more.
Follow us on
Old Mill District
Facebook/oldmilldistrict
Deschutes River Montessori School will relocate to the Old Mill District this summer. Deschutes River Montessori School is dedicated to providing a program of excellent quality; one that supports not only an exemplary academic foundation, but most importantly, one that leads children to smile, to love learning, and to love coming to school. DRMS is committed to providing a safe, cooperative, and peaceful school environment for your child. Enrollment is open for children ages one through five (including kindergarten) for summer 2011 and for the 2011 – 2012 school year. Morning, afternoon, and full day programs are offered with extended care available from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit Deschutes River Montessori School at www.drmskids.com to learn more.
Brand Navigation Recently relocating from Sisters, Oregon to the Old Mill District, Brand Navigation specializes in raising awareness and building recognition through lasting and meaningful brand experiences. Principal and Creative Director, Bill Chiaravalle’s experience in branding and design spans over twenty years of involvement and the direct creation of literally hundreds of brand identity programs. The company specializes in brand system design, website design, logo design, marketing, advertising and publicity. Visit www.brandnavigation.com to learn more.
Twitter@oldmilldistrict
Quilts in the Old Mill District Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is hosting the 8th annual Around the Block Quilt Walk in Sisters and at the Old Mill District. The Quilt Walk is a self guided walking tour of quilts on display in the Old Mill District for First Friday Art Walk, July 1 and will be on view through July 31. More than 20 shops and restaurants in the Old Mill District will showcase quilts made by talented Central Oregon quilters. More than 100 additional quilts are on display in Sisters and at Black Butte Ranch for the entire month of July. 6 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
Many of the quilts on display are for sale and a portion of the proceeds help support the non-profit organization that puts on the annual show in Sisters– the largest of its kind in the world. The Old Mill District is thrilled to be an extension of the Around the Block Quilt Walk showcasing quilts in Bend. Quilt Walk brochures with a map and list of participating businesses will be available at the Ticket Mill, Central Oregon Visitor’s Association and participating businesses, located in the Old Mill District as well as the Stitchin’ Post in Sisters and the
Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information about the Around the Block Quilt Walk and Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show visit www.sistersoutdoorquiltshow.org. The world famous Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is in Sisters, Oregon on Saturday, July 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
ART Galleries Atelier 6000 Everything Under the Sun — This exhibition showcases print making using various methods from processes used by Rembrandt 500 years ago to new print making technologies developed and practiced by contemporary artists today. Everything Under the Sun opens on Friday, June 3. Print Arts Northwest, 30 Years of Print making 1981-2011 — This traveling exhibition from Print Arts Northwest (PAN) features works by renowned northwest print makers Christy Wyckoff, George Johanson, James Minden, Jack McLarty, Barbara Mason and many others. Print Arts Northwest opens on Friday, July 1. Inspired by Japan — This traveling exhibition of woodblock prints created by members of The Barum Forum, a group of artists throughout the country that specialize in woodblock printing. More than 60 artists have donated their limited edition works of art to benefit the Tsunami victims of Japan. Inspired by Japan opens on Friday, August 5. All three summer exhibitions at Atelier 6000 open on the First Friday of each month and are on view for the entire month.
will be in the gallery to answer questions. Lahaina Galleries’ big public event is on Sunday, June 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. celebrating their 35th Anniversary. Meet ten world class artists on one day. These artists from around the globe will be at the gallery showcasing new works that includes paintings, etched metal, leather and rare carved gem sculptures.
Tumalo Art Co. New Works by Helen Brown and Vicki Shuck — Showcasing watercolor, oil paintings of landscapes and figurative works of arts. New Works opens on Friday, June 3. Spirit of the Mountains with works by Mary Marquissand Marty Stewart — Watercolor, collage, and soft pastels. Spirit of the Mountains opens on Friday, July 1. Garden Party — With works by Annie Ferder working in watercolors and Nancy Becker creating colorful glass works of art. Garden Party opens on Friday, August 5.
touring Japan or combing the streets of New York. Reflections opens Friday, July 1. Interiors — This exhibition is a narrative of spaces Lubbesmeyer Studio and Gallery create and the objects that fill them. Interiors opens Friday, August 5. The Lubbesmeyer twins invite you to view their current gallery exhibit, get an insider’s tour of their working studio, and learn about the compelling process of their collaboration in fiber. Lori & Lisa Lubbesmeyer
Helen Brown
All three summer exhibitions open on the First-Friday of each month and are on view for the entire month.
DeWilde Art & Glass Offering handmade stained glass windows, doors and individual hanging works of art in various sizes and price ranges. Stop in to see samples of custom work or the latest commission in progress in the workshop. Stop into each gallery in the Old Mill District during the First Friday Art Walk on Friday, June 3, July 1 and August 5, from 5 to 9 p.m.
Visit www.theoldmill.com/bend-art-studio-galleries/ for more information.
All three summer exhibitions at Tumalo Art Co. open on the First
Patrick Simon
Lahaina Galleries Lahaina Galleries offers original paintings, sculptures and limited edition prints. New works by Robert Bissell, originals and limited edition canvas gicles by Dario Campanile, Alexei Butirskiy, Aldo Luongo and Donna Young are now on view. New works are added each month in time for First-Friday Art Walk where one or more local Oregon artists such as Donna Young, Mollie Jurgenson, Katherine Taylor or Mytchell Mead
www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
Friday of each month and are on view for the entire month.
Lubbesmeyer Studio and Gallery
Atmosphere — Wide open landscapes and sun drenched groves of trees are part of the exhibition which opens Friday, June 3. Reflections — This exhibition is inspired by the Lubbesmeyers’ travels, whether bicycling Central Oregon,
www.saxonsfinejewelers.com 541-389-6655 Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 7
The Deschutes Dash WEEKEND SPORTS FESTIVAL the Old Mill District. Visit www. deschutesdash.com for more information and registration details. Join us for the seventh annual Deschutes Dash on Saturday-Sunday, July 16-17 in the Old Mill District. The Deschutes Dash Weekend Sports Festival includes a full weekend of activities such as a Kid’s Splash & Dash on Saturday and a youth triathlon on Sunday. The weekend breakdown will include the following events on Saturday: an Olympic Triathlon, Olympic Duathlon, 10K run, and Kid’s Splash N’ Dash. On Sunday, watch or participate in a Sprint Distance Triathlon, Sprint Distance Duathlon, 5K run, and Youth Triathlon (ages 11-15). Watch swimmers, cyclists and runners from one of the many fantastic vantage points — the footbridges that cross the river, the paths along the river bank or one of the fabulous restaurants in
Little Commuters Parade The Little Commuters Parade is a kid’s kick-off to Commute Options Week in the Westside Parking Lot in the Old Mill District on Saturday, June 11. Decorate your bike, learn bike safety and join the parade over the footbridge, through the shops and circle back along the river trail. Join Joanie from Wheel Fun Rentals and John Flannery from Green Energy Transit as the King and Queen of the parade. Enjoy coffee and hot chocolate from Strictly Organic Coffee Co. while decorating your bike, wagon, big wheel, scooter or unicycle with fresh flowers, arts & crafts and ribbon. The bike decorating is from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. and the parade will start at approximately 9:45 a.m. at the footbridge. (Helmets are required and no motorized vehicles.) Raffle prizes for kids including a kid’s bike from REI.
The Kids Splash & Dash on Saturday, July 16 is an event that’s all-out fun for the kids with an athletic obstacle course, water slide and pools for children under 10. The race begins with a climb up inflatable stairs, down a big slide and into a pool of water! Run through the obstacle course, a “messy” area, more water pools and end with a mad-dash to the finish line. Every participant receives a finisher’s medal, T-shirt and their own bib number. Every kid who crosses the finish line will receive a free ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s in the Old Mill District.
Casual dining in the heart of the Old Mill. Our patio is now seating! Happy Hour! 3 – Close
Alternative commuting starts young. Choosing not to drive alone saves money and reduces traffic congestion and pollution. Getting kids involved in fun activities that promote alternative transportation puts them on the right track for the future. The Old Mill District has teamed up with Commute Options to build awareness among kids in our community choosing to walk and bike creates a better future for all of us. Commute Options will celebrate their 21st anniversary on June 17, with an open house at Lahaina Galleries in the Old Mill District from 6 to 9 p.m. Commute Option’s mission is to create a livable Central Oregon by reducing the impacts of driving alone. Commute Options educates citizens, businesses and government about the value of carpooling, vanpooling, walking, bicycling, teleworking and using public transportation. Visit www.commuteoptions.org and www.theoldmill.com/entertainment/top-10-things-to-do-with-kids/ for more information.
View our Menu at www.gregsgrill.com 395 SW Powerhouse Drive • 541-382-2200 8 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
Facebook/oldmilldistrict Twitter@oldmilldistrict the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
Balloons Over Bend
Oyster Off Road oad Adventure Race ace The Oyster Off Road Adventure Race ace is on Saturday, June 25, in the Old Mill District. Get is trail run and ready to compete in or watch this mountain bike adventure race. The Oyster urprises th Off Road includes adventure surprises thrown un the in along a course that is kept secret until articip start. That’s right, even the participants don’t te! know the mystery course route!
The Balloons Over Bend Children’s Festival takes place Friday through Sunday, July 22-24, in Riverbend Park. The Northwest Community Credit Union Balloons Over Bend and Children’s Festival have combined into the largest family festival in Central Oregon. The hot air balloons launch Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings at 6 a.m. or join us for the Nightglow on Saturday at dusk. Nightglow is also in Riverbend Park and includes tethered hot air balloons that are inflated and glow bright and colorful against the night sky.
Children’s Festival
The Children’s Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, with more than 60 activities including crafts and educational opportunities, face painting and bouncy houses. The festival is free and the activities range in price with all proceeds benefiting Saving Grace. Visit www.balloonsoverbend.com for complete details.
Racers are required to bring a cell phone and/or digital camera to capture images of their adventures during the race. The Oyster Off Road challenges teams of two or relays of four with creative tasks that require thoughtprovoking strategy. Teams will run, bike, paddle, climb and perform other crazy athletic stunts while answering trivia, completing brain teasers and performing stunts along the course route. Teams are given a passport moments before the race begins indicating check point destinations. Reach the check point, complete the task and return to the transition area for the next set of instructions. At the conclusion, every racer will partake in the Deschutes $50K Challenge. In the true Oyster Race spirit racers will not know what the big money challenge is prior to race day and while the challenge isn’t going to be a walk in the park it also doesn’t require any special skills. When given the chance to win $50,000 we’re expecting a large viewing area, big crowds and a task that’s as funny to watch as it action unfold. Wondering about the name? ame? is to complete. re there Well, the race started in Denver, where is a delicacy called Rocky Mountain Oysters. The Oyster Off Road Adventure Race’s Need we say more? Come join the fun! For transition area will be the Deschutes Brewery more information or to register for thee event grass area on Shelvin-Hixon Road in the Old visit www.oysterracingseries.com. Mill District. It will be a great place to see the
Happy Girls Half Marathon The inaugural Happy Girls Half Marathon and 5K run takes place on Sunday, May 29. The scenic route starting along the Deschutes River is perfect for beginners as well as seasoned runners. Terrain includes a mix of gentle trails, groomed paths and paved surfaces, the best of all worlds! Bring your daughter, sister, aunt, mom or best friend and make it a fabulous holiday weekend in Bend. There is a pre-race expo along with packet pick-up and a Happy Little Girls Run on Saturday, May 28. The expo and packet pick-up take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Riverbend Park and includes a kid’s art station for kids to make a “Go Mom” race poster, a Women’s Inspiration Station for women to help create an inspiration wall, a live stage all day www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
with yoga and other fun activities, food and other fabulous vendors. The Happy Little Girls non-competitive run for kids from 3 to 10 years old. The run begins at 1 p.m. Each Happy Little Girl receives a cotton T-shirt and a bib number and a special finisher’s prize from Central Oregon Pediatric Associates. This is a non-competitive event for girls to get outside and have fun! 100 percent of the proceeds from the Happy Little Girls will go to our beneficiary The KIDS Center. Three age-appropriate distances are available: 50 yard dash, ages 3-4; 500 yard dash, ages 5-7 and 1.5K run, ages 8-10. Visit www.happygirlsrun.com for more information and registration details. Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 9
Wanderlust Tours
Wanderlust Tours specializes in outdoor small-group tours and activities that take you off the beaten path, away from crowds to seek out the quiet of the Central Oregon Cascade lakes, rivers, forests and caves. Wanderlust Tours has been in business since 1993 and won numerous awards.
Paddle the waters of a pristine mountain lake with a naturalist guide spending two hours on the water canoeing and then taking a break on the shore to taste various craft beers produced by Cascade Lakes Brewing Company. Tours are available from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Sundays from June to October. ($65 includes a guide, canoes, transportation, all gear, instructions and beer samples.) All ages welcome with root beer for kids.
Bend Brew Bus
The area in and around the Old Mill District, was the site of a former logging mill, and is the backdrop forthe Urban GPS Eco-Challenge course. Learn about Bend’s history and natural world along the Deschutes River while building skills with others through this GPS adventure race. Tours are available daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. year round. ($55 per adult/$50 kids under 12 includes guide, gear and GPS instruction.) Kids 8 years and older are welcome.
Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the brewing process and enjoy complimentary samples of delicious beers. Delicious appetizers will be available at one of the breweries along with craft brew samples. Get an insider’s look at four outstanding Bend breweries. (Tour stops may include 10 Barrel Brewing Company, Bend Brewing Company, Boneyard Beer, Deschutes Brewery, Cascade Lakes Brewing Company, McMenamin’s Old St. Francis School and Silver Moon Brewery.) Be sure to have your Bend Ale Trail passport ready for a stamp at each location and receive a SiliPint from Visit Bend. Halfday tours are available daily from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. ($45 per person which includes transportation, tour guide and designated driver, beer tasting, private brewery tours and appetizers at one brewery.)
Urban GPS Eco-Challenge
Urban GPS Eco-Challenge
Moonlight Canoe Tours
Canoe by the moon’s light on shimmering water. Experience canoeing by the light of the moon for the nights surrounding each full moon in the summer and fall. Take in the sights and sounds that nighttime has to offer while paddling one of the beautiful Cascade lakes as the moon’s bright light reflects off the shimmering water. Tours available from 8 p.m. to midnight on June 11-15, July 10-16, August 8-15 and September 9-13. ($65 per person includes guide, canoes, transportation, all gear, instructions, dessert and a hot drink.) Dates available are June 11-15, July 10-16, August 8-15 and September 9-13. Kids 8 years and older are welcome.
Moonshine Canoe & Beer Tour
Paddle the Cascade Lakes and sip local beers under the night sky. Start the adventure with a Deschutes Brewery beer on the shore of the lake. Enjoy the starry night sky that unfolds above you and sample three different Deschutes Brewery beers. Tours available from 8 p.m. to midnight from June to October. ($65 per person includes guide, canoes, all transportation, all gear, instruction and beer.) Choose the right outdoor adventure tour for you and your family in Bend and experience all that Central Oregon has to offer. Tours depart from Bend and Sunriver. For reservations and information call Wanderlust Tours at 541-389-8359 or 800962-2862 or on-line at www.wanderlusttours.com.
High Cascade Lakes Brews and Views Canoe Tours
BIRDING & Binoculars Do you have a hankering to catch a glimpse of a downy cedar waxwing? Or perhaps a yellow-headed blackbird or an osprey? The Deschutes River is a vital migratory pathway through Central Oregon for birds of all kinds. The Old Mill District is also home to dozens of species of birds. Our beautifully illustrated Birding List is free and available for all our visitors who wish to take up bird watching, a fun and educational pastime. The Old Mill District and the East Cascades Audubon Society have teamed up to create an illustrated list of birds that are native to the Bend area. Spotting birds from the list while spending time on local trails, rivers and parks is just another way to enjoy all the wonderful wildlife the region has to offer.
The Old Mill District & Deschutes River Corridor Birding List free brochures are available at the Ticket Mill and at Central Oregon Visitors Association in the heart of the Old Mill District. Visitors can also check out Leupold binoculars for free to help you find more elusive species while enjoying the Deschutes River trails. Just one more great family activity to enjoy while you’re in Bend! To find out more, visit www. ecbcbirds.org and www.theoldmill.com/entertainment/top-10-things-to-do-with-kids/
Facebook/oldmilldistrict
10 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
Twitter@oldmilldistrict
the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
Stream Stewardship Day
REI FAMILY EVENTS
Upper Deschutes Watershed Council and REI are partnering with Discovery NW and Bend Parks & Recreation District bringing National Trails Day to Bend through Stream Stewardship Day on Saturday, June 4, from 10am-2pm starting at McKay Park. REI Bend designated area for stream clean up will be at the East side of the Deschutes River from McKay Park south to the Bill Healy Bridge. The day will include enhancing health of our rivers, stream and stream banks by removing invasive weeds, replanting riparian vegetation, and removing in stream debris. In addition, REI Bend will launch the Family Adventure Program by heading out on a family nature and bird walk from McKay Park at 1 pm. Each child will receive a REI Family Adventure Journal and join community partners for other conservation-education activities. The Family Adventure Program includes tips on family-friendly activities, hiking trails, games and more to make your time together fun and easy. More educational activities for kids and families will follow the nature walk and the event will wrap up around 4 pm. Visit www.REI.com and search for Family Adventure Program for more information.
National Get Outdoors Day
the nation on Saturday, June 11. GO Day is an outgrowth of the Get Outdoors USA! campaign, which encourages Americans, especially our youth, to seek out healthy, active outdoor lives and embrace our parks, forests, refuges and other public lands and waters. This year REI Bend will partner with the Old Mill District and Commute Options for the Little Commuters Parade where kid’s will decorate their bike, learn bike safety and join the parade through the shops in the Old Mill District. Bike decorating from 8:30 - 9:45 am and the parade will start at approximately 9:45 am at the footbridge. Raffle prizes for kids including a kid’s bike from REI.
Great American ican ampout Backyard Campout Join REI and Discoverr Your Northw Northwest for a night of family fun camping amping p here in the ee event begins Old Mill District. This free clin on Saturday, June 25, at 2pm with clinics Co on Camping Basics and Camp Cooking ast two cclinics Basics. There will be at least ctivities w for each topic and more activities will nt for Saturday be announced at the event afternoon. Families will set up camp, ble to assist, plus REI staff will be available REI will have a limited supply of tents, sleeping pads, sleeping bags and stoves act REI Bend for participant use; contact for more details. The nightt will include fun campfire activities and folkk songs. pare their own ow Participants will need to bring and prepare food the night of the event. 6, with a We’ll start off Sunday morning June 26, yummy pancake breakfast provided by REI Bend. ctivities such as Then choose from a list of family activities moting a Nature Plant Walk, a Bird Walk, PEAK (Promoting ract Environmental Awareness in Kids) interactive tivities. For more games, and some on the water activities. rican Backyard information about the Great American Campout in the Old Mill District and to register for /events/96 the event, visit www.REI.com/stores/events/96. i Please note you will also need to register at http://online.nwf.org/site/PageNavigator/gabc_2010_home 0_home
National Get Outdoors Day (GO Day) encourages healthy, active outdoor fun at numerous sites across
SUMMER FESTIVALS happening in Bend Hullabaloo
The NorthWest Crossing Hullabaloo street festival takes place on Friday, June 24, and includes live music featuring headliner Marc Cohn, roving street performers, face painting, arts and crafts for the kids and food vendors. There will be kid’s criterium bike races starting at 3:30 p.m. for boys and girls ages 12 and under. The Northwest Crossing Criterium for professionals, masters and amateurs for men and women kicks off immediately afterwards and races continue through dusk. Visit www.nwxhullabaloo.com for more information.
Bite of Bend
The Bite of Bend happens on Saturday-Sunday, June 25-26, on the streets of downtown Bend. This event includes a Top Chef and Mixology competitions with local chefs and bartenders, live music, a kid’s play area, many local food vendors and a marketplace with samples of fresh fabulous foods. Bite of Bend highlights Oregon food, wine and beer of the region. Visit www.biteofbend.com for more information.
www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
Bend Summer Festival
Bend Summer Festival happens Friday-Saturday, July 8-10, on the streets of downtown Bend. The Bend Summer Festival includes numerous arts and crafts booths, live music, street performers, children’s activities, food vendors, a beer garden, and a Jazz, Wine and Gourmet Foods area. The main stage will include Toad the Wet Sprocket on July 8, along with many other bands still to be announced. The jazz stage offers a range of jazz and blues musicians and the Saxon’s Fine Jewelers Gospel Brunch performance on Sunday morning is always popular. The Kids Block Party includes water games, arts & crafts, inflatables and much more for fun family friendly activities over the weekend. Visit www.c3events.com for more information and a full music schedule.
Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 11
Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe
Classes, Evening Sessions and Pickin’ & Paddlin’ Music Series
Basic Skills Kayak Class Every Saturday, June – August. Learn all the kayaking basics like gear, strokes, safety and Central Oregon’s best kayaking spots. The class is taught in Tumalo Creek’s beautiful outdoor classroom on the back lawn and in the Deschutes River.
Full Immersion White Water Class On select weekends June-August. If you are new to whitewater kayaking and are looking to acquire the skills you need to start running Class II and III rapids, this is the class for you. All necessary gear is provided.
Basic Skills Stand Up Paddleboard Class
are held every Tuesday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in June, July and August.
SUP classes are held every Sunday, June through August. This class will teach you everything you need to enjoy the world’s fastest growing water sport on your own. You will learn about gear, board types, stroke technique and safety.
Pickin’ & Paddlin’ Throughout the summer, Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe hosts four nights of live music and boat demos on the back lawn behind the store, on the banks of the Deschutes River. This event takes place the last Wednesday of every
Stand Up Paddleboard Women’s SUP Nights are every Monday and Thursday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. in June, July and August. The women’s night was started to encourage more women to try to out the sport in a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. Gear is rented to participants at half-price for the twohour session. Locals co-ed SUP Nights
month. (The Sweet Harlots on June 29, Pitchfork Revolution on July 27, Moon Mountain Ramblers on August 31, and Blackstrap on September 21.) From 4 to 7 p.m., Tumalo Creek’s fleet of 50 demo boats will be available to try for free with plenty of paddling experts on hand to answer any questions and get boaters comfortable out on the water. The music starts at 7 p.m. and features the best of Bend’s local bluegrass and folk scene. For all classes be sure to wear quickdrying clothes, a hat and sunscreen. Please call the shop at 541-317-9407 in advance to register for classes as many sell out well in advance. Visit www. tumalocreek.com for more information.
Hello,CoolSculpting
…Bye Bye, Bulges Dr. Mark Hall now proudly offers CoolSculpting by ZELTIQ —the cool way to lose fat.
™
CoolSculpting is a new, FDA approved, non-invasive procedure that uses a revolutionary cooling technology to reduce areas of unwanted fat gently and effectively.
• Freshly-Roasted, Sustainable Coffees
• No downtime; patients typically resume normal activities the same day
• Support Your Favorite Non-Profits • 2 Convenient Locations
Is CoolSculpting right for you? Call (541) 678-0020 or visit us online at: rrr)^`iom\gjm`bji_`mh\ojgjbt)^jh to schedule your consultation today.
A Sustainable Cup - Drink it up!
www.strictlyorganic.com
6 SW Bond St @ Arizona 450 Powerhouse @ The Old Mill 12 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
Mark Hall, MD 388 SW Bluff Drive • Bend 541-678-0020 rrr)^`iom\gjm`bji_`mh\ojgjbt)^jh
the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
Facebook/oldmilldistrict
Twitter@oldmilldistrict
Old Mill District GIFT CERTIFICATES Old Mill District gift certificates, sold in $10 and $25 increments, let your friends and loved ones pick their own perfect gift! Our certificates can be used at any of our retail stores, restaurants, galleries and the cinema. Old Mill Gift Certificates can also be used for a fun activity such as Les Schwab Amphitheater concerts, cooking demonstrations at Ginger’s Kitchenware, naturalists guided tours with Wanderlust Tours, Stand Up Paddleboard classes at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, GPS classes at REI or fly-tying and casting classes with Orvis. Old Mill District gift certificates are available at The Ticket Mill, The Duck Store, Central Oregon Visitors Association and Visit Bend www. visitbend.com. More information at www.theoldmill.com/gift-certificates/.
Great Denim, and everything for summer, Desperado style ... Not just for Cowgirls!
Desperado in the Old Mill ! 541-749-9980
www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 13
The Met: Live in HD - Regal Cinemas This summer, enjoy select encore performances from the award-winning series The Met: Live in HD. Encore presentations will take place on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. Don’t miss this great opportunity to experience the excitement of opera, captured live from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera.
Featured performances: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly – Wednesday, June 15
Patricia Racette sings the title role in Anthony Minghella’s stunning production, a new classic of the Met repertory, opposite Marcello Giordani. Patrick Summers conducts.
Donizetti’s Don Pasquale – Wednesday, June 22
Anna Netrebko revives her sensational turn in this sophisticated bel canto comedy, opposite Matthew Polenzani, Mariusz Kwiecien, and John Del Carlo in the title role. Music Director James Levine conducts.
Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra – Wednesday, June 29
Donizetti’s La Fille du Régiment – Wednesday, July 13
Laurent Pelly’s hilarious production features Natalie Dessay’s fearless coloratura and impeccable comic timing and Juan Diego Flórez’s remarkable musicality— complete with the famous nine high Cs. The production also boasts stage legend and Tony Award winner Marian Seldes as the Duchess of Krakenthorp. Marco Armiliato Conducts.
Puccini’s Tosca – Wednesday, July 20
Tosca tells the story of three people—a famous opera singer, a free-thinking painter, and a sadistic chief of police—caught in a net of love and politics. Soprano Karita Mattila sings the title role for the first time outside her native Finland. Luc Bondy, acclaimed for his imaginative theater and opera productions, directs. The cast also includes Marcelo Álvarez as Cavaradossi and George Gagnidze as Scarpia. Joseph Colaneri conducts.
Verdi’s Don Carlo – Wednesday, July 27
Director Nicholas Hytnermakes his Met debut with this new production of Verdi’s Four decades into a legendary Met career, tenor Plácido Domingo makes profound, beautiful, and most ambitious opera. Roberto Alagna leads the history singing the title role in Verdi’s gripping political thriller, which is written cast and Ferruccio Futlanetto, Marina Poplavskaya, Anna Smirnova and Simon for a baritone. Adrianne Pieczonka, Marcello Giordani, and James Morris are his Keenlyside also star. co-stars in this moving and tragic story of a father and his lost daughter. Music Director James Levine conducts. For more information visit www.theoldmill.com/entertainment/The_Met_Live_in_HD
“CONFIDENT WHEN IT MATTERS”
That’s Helly Hansen For over 130 years we have been keeping you comfortable in all 4 seasons. When you are biking, hiking and on the water this summer, we keep you dry and cool.
Come in and Check Out Our New Training Line
Mention this ad for 15% off any 1 item and gift with purchase.
Helly Hansen
Old Mill District
541-389-4100
www.hellyhansen.com 14 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
Rai se A Pint! Cheers to the New Central Oregon Designs The tradition of the Old Mill District limited edition pint glasses continues with new designs released this year. For the third year in a row, Paul Leighton of Steller Designs has done it again showcasing area landmarks including Phil’s Trail, Summer Concerts, Tam McArthur and Old Mill District. Shoppers and concert-goers can add to their collection of redeeming receipts to receive a free signature pint glass. Visitors can bring a Les
Schwab Amphitheater concert ticket from 2011, along with $50 in receipts from any Old Mill District shop, restaurant, gallery or cinema to qualify. Didn’t make it to a concert? A cool free glass can still be yours by bringing combined receipts of $100 or more to the Ticket Mill, Oregon Duck Store or Central Oregon Visitor’s Association. We also have our signature posters adorned with the same designs. Great for any room in the home,
Facebook/oldmilldistrict
these stunning posters are timeless works of art that you can enjoy every day. A set of these Central Oregon posters make a great gift for a friend, loved-one or to add to your own personal collection.
Cascades, Cyclocross and Sparks Lake. Be sure to add this commemorative poster to your collection.
Looking for a postcard of Central Oregon? For the first time, we also have postcards of the 2009-2010 New this year, is a commemoraimages. Postcards are 50 cents each tive poster highlighting the twelve or all eight for $3.50. Pint glasses, images created over the past three posters and postcards are also years by artist Paul Leighton. In 2009, available for purchase at the Ticket the images included Deschutes, Mill, The Duck Store and Visit Bend. Nordeen, Old Mill and Smith Rock. Posters are $10 each and a set of In 2010, we highlighted Badlands, four pint glasses is $24.
Twitter@oldmilldistrict
Visit www.theoldmill.com/pint-glasses-posters/
Bend
486 SW Bluff
Old Mill District 541-382-4123 www.bendproperty.com
Pain Relief
Local Ownership and Management since 1969 • Coldwell Banker national affiliation since 1982 • 55 experienced Brokers with a business philosophy based on Trust and Competence • Buyer and Seller representation for all types of property • Business Opportunities • Lease • Development Properties • Investment
• Commercial • Bank Owned • Recreation • Family Residential
• Resort • Golf • Ranch & Equestrian
Center
Treatment for: Back Pain Osteoarthritis Headaches Sports Injuries Auto Accidents
FREE
Consultation & Exam with this coupon
Dr. Adam Derr, B.S., D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic B.S. in Sports Medicine
SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS We Bill Insurance
Located in The Old Mill 595 SW Bluff Drive, Bend, Oregon www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
541-385-7890 • office docderrdc@yahoo.com
Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 15
Central Oregon
Event Calendar May
27.............. Death Cab for Cutie, Bright Eyes, Jenny & Johnny @ LSA 28-29 ........ Happy Girl Half Marathon – Riverbend Park & Old Mill District 29..............The Decemberists, Rodrigo y Gabriela @ LSA
June
3................First Friday Gallery Walk – Downtown & Old Mill District 4................Stream Stewardship – McKay Park 5................ Heaven Can Wait Walk/Run Drake Park & Old Mill District 10-12 .........Sisters Rodeo 11 ..............Little Commuters Parade - Old Mill District 12 .............. St. Charles Free Summer Sunday Concert The Chapmans – @ LSA 18 .............. Bend Paddleboard Challenge – Riverbend Park & Old Mill District 19 .............. St. Charles Free Summer Sunday Concert Blaine Larsen @ LSA 24..............Hullabaloo in NWX 25..............Oyster Off Road Adventure Race – Old Mill District 25-26 ........REI & Great American Backyard Campout – Old Mill District 25-26 ........Bite of Bend- Downtown 26.............. St. Charles Free Summer Sunday Concerts – 234th Army Band @ LSA
Bend | Old Mill District
Historical Timeline: 1910-2011
1910: Population of Bend 536
1916: Brooks-Scanlon Mill opens for operation • Shevlin-Hixon Mill opens for operation 1911: Completion of the Oregon Trunk/ Des Chutes Railway to Bend
16 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
1950: Shevlin-Hixon ceases mill operation 1991: Osprey nesting platform installed
1993: 270 acres of the Old Mill District purchased • Mill A building purchased and remodeled. Recycled building 1994: Crown Pacific, formerly DAW, formerly Diamond International, formerly Brooks-Scanlon ceases mill operation • River Restoration Begins • 14,000 lineal feet of riverfront accessible to public first time since 1916
the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
26..............Lahaina Galleries Big Public Event – Old Mill District 29..............Pickin’ & Paddlin’ Series at Tumalo Creek Kayak The Sweet Harlots
July
1................ First Friday Gallery Walk – Downtown & Old Mill District 2................WEEN @ LSA 1-31...........Sisters Quilts on display – Old Mill District 3................ St. Charles Free Summer Sunday Concerts MOsley WOtta @ LSA 4................Spark Your Heart Walk/Run – Riverbend Park 4................ Old Fashioned July 4th Festival – Drake Park & Pet Parade – Downtown 8-10 ...........Summer Fest – Downtown 9-16 ...........Sagebrush Week – Downtown 9................ Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas @ LSA 16 ..............Tour des Chutes 16-17 .........Deschutes Dash Weekend Sports Festival - Old Mill District 17 .............. St. Charles Free Summer Sunday Concerts The Greencards @ LSA 19 ..............Cascade Cycling Classic Prologue – Old Mill District 22-24 .........Balloons Over Bend/Children’s Festival – Riverbend Park 23..............Pink Martini @ LSA 24.............. St. Charles Free Summer Sunday Concerts – Franchot Tone @ LSA 27.............. Pickin’ & Paddlin’ Series at Tumalo Creek Kayak Pitchfork Revolution 31.............. St. Charles Free Summer Sunday Concerts The David Mayfield Parade @ LSA
3-7 ............Deschutes County Fair – Redmond 5................First Friday Gallery Walk – Downtown & Old Mill District 5-6 ............Classic Car Show- Drake Park 10 ..............Dierks Bentley @ LSA 13 .............. Deschutes River Conservancy Race for the River Riverbend Park 13 .............. Oregon Bicycle Racing Assoc. Criterium Championships 14 .............. St. Charles Free Summer Sunday Concerts – Uncle Lucius @ LSA 17 ..............Twilight 5K Walk/Run @ LSA 18-20 ........Bend Brewfest @ LSA 19 ..............Munch and Movies at Compass Park in NWX 20..............Cascade Gran Fondo @ LSA 25..............Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion Summer Love Tour @ LSA 26..............Ben Harper @LSA 26..............Munch and Movies at Compass Park in NWX 26-28 ........Art in the High Desert 26-27 ........Shakespeare in the Park – Drake Park 30-Sept. 4. US Cycling Master Road National Championships 31.............. Pickin’ and Paddlin’ Series at Tumalo Creek Kayak – Moon Mountain Ramblers
1995: White House (mill forman’s office) moved to westside of the river behind Les Schwab Amphitheater. Recycled building • Gravel bars and island installed for better fish habitat
1994-2001: Riparian area rebuilt with rock barbs and plants
1994-PRESENT: Storm water plan with bio-swales implemented; Old Mill District first DEQ/Army Corps of engineers storm water permit in City of Bend
August
1995-PRESENT: River Pathways constructed and made available to public
www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
Facebook/oldmilldistrict Twitter@oldmilldistrict
1997: Fish ladder installed in Colorado St. Bridge - opening up Upper Deschutes and tributaries to fish migration 1998-2001: Rock wall at Bond and Colorado built.
1999: Farewell Bend Park land trade Eastside of river • Original Bend Train Depot moved and rebuilt stone by stone - now home to Art Station. Recycled building 2000: Foot Bridge installed • Regal Cinemas, Quizno’s and Ben & Jerry’s open
1999-2000: Trees placed in river for fish habitat • Columbia St Bridge build and made available to the public.
Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 17
Bend Ale Trail In celebration of our rich beer culture, Visit Bend has introduced the Bend Ale Trail. Discover Bend’s seven breweries and get extra credit for visiting our eighth brewery in Sisters. Be sure to get your passport stamped at each location. Then head to the Visit Bend Welcome Center downtown and receive a commemorative Silipint®—a flexible silicone pint glass which can be used and reused with endless beverage options. Silipint® is dishwasher, freezer, oven and microwave safe. They are BPA free, completely unbreakable and provided by a local Bend company. Cheers! Visit www.visitbend.com and www.silipint.com for more information. The Eighth Annual Bend Brewfest returns on Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 18-20, at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Our goal is to get incredibly delicious beer into the hands and bellies of awesome people. More than 80 distinct craft beers will be available for public tasting. This year the Brewfest has added a third day to the event and will offer brew talks with local brewers as well as roving members of the Central Oregon Home Brewers Organization to answer questions about beer or brewing. New this year is an X-Tap featuring very special, very low production beers from a variety of brewers. Congratulations to 10 Barrel Brewing, the 2010 Bend Brewfest People’s Choice Award winner! Be sure to vote for your favorite beer this summer at the Brewfest. Admission is Free and children are welcome until 7 p.m. each night. To sample beer, buy a souvenir mug and tokens. Bend Brewfest will be in full swing Thursday from 3 to 11 p.m., Friday from 3 to 11 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. We will have many great food vendors onsite. Cash is required for food, mugs and tokens with an ATM available for use. Visit www.bendbrewfest.com for more information or to volunteer at the event. Come join us for some hop, malt and barley bliss! The Bend Brewfest benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon, OSU Cascades and Neighbor Impact.
Cycle Pub, presented by the Old Mill District Bend residents love beer and bicycles! The combination of these two pastimes is a multi-person bike riding and beer friendly Cycle Pub presented by the Old Mill District. Look for Cycle Pub in the Old Mill District, around town making stops at local breweries or at the Les Schwab Amphitheater during a summer concert. This 16-person cycle will get you around to all the hot spots in Bend, simply through the pedaling power of the riders. Cycle Pub has a twin-tap beer tower, beautifully finished wooden bar, convertible top, built-in ice chest and great lighting. A rocking sound system and an iPod docking station on board the Cycle Pub adds to the fun. Local resident James Watts poured his heart into this unique project to bring Cycle Pub to Bend. The Cycle Pub can be booked for two or three hour pre-set tours for special events or private parties as well as specific routes or an entire day. Cycle Pub fits up to 16 people and riders can bring their own beer, wine, coffee or snacks aboard to fuel the crew. Tours can be customized to accommodate families and non-beer drinkers (gasp!) as well. Visit www.cyclepub.com for more information.
2001: Center Plaza art piece “No Caulks Allowed” installed • Main shops open • Les Schwab Amphitheater Opening. Lyle Lovett first ticketed show
2002: Wildlife habitat trees preserved • EPA Region 10 Phoenix Award for Brownfield redevelopment given to River Bend Limited Partnership for the Old Mill District
2003: Logging camp rail cars moved behind to behind Les Schwab Amphitheater & renovated. Four recycled buildings
18 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
2004-2005: Powerhouse and electric buildings renovated to become REI. Two recycled buildings
2004: Osprey nesting platform heightened for better protection and nesting habitat • Bargain sale to the Park District for the 13 acre Westside Park & District Headquarters
2006: Old Mill District installs Rainbird Irrigation System - effectively regulating and preserving water resources • Temporary dog Park created on westside of the river
2005: Red Shed (old fire house building) moved to south end, oldest building on property. Recycled building • Fuel building renovated to become Saxon’s Fine Jewelers. Recycled building
the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
Ah, Summer!
Flip Flops, Sunshine and Beer What would summer in Bend be like without a fresh, crisp summer ale to enjoy around the campfire or the barbeque? Luckily for us in Central Oregon, we have an abundance of craft beers to choose from, all brewed here locally — taking a bit of the Central Oregon sunshine and bottling it up to enjoy during all the best summertime activities.
10 Barrel Brewing Summer Ale
This brew is so light and smooth, it’s actually available all year long. You can taste the craftsmanship in this easy drinking ale with a blend of Cascade and Sterling hops and finished with a touch of Honey malt to balance it out. This is a great introduction if you are new to the world of Craft Brewing. For established craft enthusiasts, 10 Barrel Summer Ale is a good reprieve from overly hopped and overly malty alternatives.
Bend Brewing Company Paulina Pale Ale
A light American Pale Ale with a smooth finish brewed right on the Deschutes River a few times during each summer. Perfect for a sunny Central Oregon day on this downtown brewer’s stellar patio, this amber-colored ale has a lasting beige head with a balanced citrus hop profile.
Boneyard Beer Wit Shack
This classic style Belgian witbier hits the palate with a light, crisp effervescence that quenches that summer thirst. Made with wheat, plus a bit of coriander and sweet orange peel, this smooth beverage has a low bitterness and pours an opaque white — just right for capturing the sunlight.
Cascade Lakes Brewing Paulina Lake Pilsner
This classic German style Pilsner is light straw in color and well-hopped with European noble hops. It is fermented to a low final gravity which leads to a beer with few residual sugars to create a dry crisp lager with higher hop-bitterness and aroma than your typical American Lager.
Deschutes Brewery Twilight Ale
The crisp effervescence of this highly sessionable ale is perfect to enjoy just as the sun sets during those extended summer evenings. This straw-colored ale has a vigorous hop essence and a subtle, wafer-like body that complements a unique blend of four hops and malts: Cara-Pils and Carastan malts with the late addition of whole flower Amarillo, Cascade and Tettnang hops. Make some magic happen with a beer that’s brewed just for the long, lazy days of summer.
www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
A traditional German-style Hefeweizen, this refreshing summer brew pours an inviting butterscotch yellow with a nice white head and good lacing. With a lively flavor that’s been described as malty with some citrus and fruit, the finish is dry and crisp — perfect solution for a hot summer day.
Three Creeks Brewing Company’s Golden Stitches Ale
This easy drinking, Summer Session Ale is made with pilsner malt to ensure a light, golden, effervescent body and a touch of Acidulated malt that adds a pleasant, crisp zest on the pallet. Blended with small amounts of Sterling and US Golding hops, the result delivers just the right balance for a delightful summer Quaffer.
McMenamin’s Copper Moon
This beer has a bit more malt quality and hop character than most other summer seasonals, giving rise to a refreshing, flavorful beer style. On top of that, all of the malted barley used in every batch of Copper Moon is organically grown and malted. The outcome is a smooth, flavorful summer pale ale.
2006: Old Mill District installs Rainbird Irrigation System - effectively regulating and preserving water resources • Temporary dog Park created on west side of the river
2007: Saxon’s Fine Jewelers placed 5th in America’s coolest stores, top 10 IN Store Magazine • Wilson Roundabout Art installed. Artist Andy Wachs & Erik Gerding • Phase II North End of Shops opened - employment of Old Mill District exceeds peak of mill’s employment
Silver Moon Brewing’s High Plains Heffe
2009: Reed Market Roundabout Art installed - artist Roger Berry • 8 Historical Plaques added along the Deschutes • Incorporated restaurant composting as part of our recycling program • USA Cycling Cyclocross Nationals
2008: Old Mill District certified ADA accessible • Original Mill Hot Pond reconfigured for concervation habitat • Ben Harper rates Les Schwab Amphitheater “My Favorite Venue” • Les Schwab Amphitheater awarded Human Dignity Award • Orvis Old Mill Casting Course installed. 10 hole fly casting course the first in the nation
2010: Partnership with OSU Cascades Sustainability Course • Dog Park opened on OMD property • Bend Parks & Rec Roundabout art installed - artist Troy Pillow • Sand Volleyball courts installed June • USA Cycling Cyclocross Nationals - largest crowd in event history
2011: Expanded restaurant composting program • Converted building and bridge lighting to LED • USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike Nationals - September More to come ...
Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 19
Summertime at Mt. Bachelor
A visit to Mt. Bachelor over the summer offers numerous activities such as sled dog rides, sunset dinners, wine tasting and much more. Visitors can ride the chairlift (from July 1-Sept. 4) to the Pine Marten Lodge at 7,775 feet in elevation. Once at the top be sure to hike around and take in great views of the Three Sisters and Broken Top. Enjoy the different species of evergreen trees including Mountain Hemlock, Lodgepole Pine and White Bark Pine. Pack a picnic for the day or enjoy lunch on the deck of the Pine Marten Lodge offering a great view of the Cascades seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Be sure to fit in a U.S. Forest Service Ranger’s free educational talk on your visit to Mt. Bachelor. Interpretive talks are given daily during the summer at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Learn about the
minutes each way. Current full price winter season pass and mid week season pass holders can ride the lift for free during the summer months.
unique flora and fauna of the Cascade Mountain Range, along with the volcanic history, geology and culture of the region during a 30-minute program that takes advantage of the beautiful views. Ride the Pine Marten Lift to the deck of the Pine Marten Lodge to meet the Ranger. Mt. Bachelor also offers sled dog rides during the summer from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in a dry-land cart by the one and only pro sled dog racer, Rachael Scdoris, and her team of racing pups. The summer sled dog rides start in the West Village lot. Summer sled dog rides open in mid-July. Check the Mt. Bachelor website for prices and hours.
Mt. Bachelor also has a-disc golf course with 18 holes of varied terrain. This is a Professional Disc-Golf Association course which opens in mid-July, for the summer season. Grab your discs and pick up your scorecard at the Ski & Sport Shop. Bring your camera, and don’t forget the temperature will be 10 to 15 degrees cooler at the top of the lift than the weather in town. For more information on any of these summer activities visit www.mtbachelor.com or call 800-8292442. Have a great time discovering Mt. Bachelor this summer.
Wine tasting is available on Sunday afternoons from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. with world class vineyards offering three or more samples each Sunday afternoon. Sunset Dinners are available Friday through Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. Dinner reservations are strongly recommended. Lift rides ($16 for adults, $13 for seniors, $10 for youths 6-12 years old, and free for kids 5 and under) are sold at the Ski & Sport Shop in the West Village. (Evenings tickets are $13, $11 and $8). The lift ride lasts 10-12
Farmer’s Markets in Bend NorthWest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market
Bend Farmer’s Market Bend Farmers Market offers two locations each week during the summer months to enjoy heirloom tomatoes, Oregon marionberries, fresh bread, cheeses and much more. Visit the Farmers Market on Wednesdays (June 1 to mid-October) from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mirror Pond In Drake Park downtown and on Fridays (June 3 to late September) at St. Charles Medical Center east side parking lot from 2 to 6 p.m. www.bendfarmersmarket.com
20 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
Each Saturday (from June 25 – September 3) NorthWest Crossing hosts a fun outdoor market complete with live music, artisans and a variety of vendors. Everything from fresh artisan cheese and eggs, to orchardfresh fruit and berries, herbs, meat, organic skincare products and so much more! Market hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and it is located on NW Crossing Drive. www.nwxfarmersmarket.com
the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
Sand Volleyball Courts Come enjoy the sand volleyball courts in the heart of the Old Mill District on the Deschutes River. Whether you are a player or a spectator the courts have something for you. Newly added are a viewing deck with picnic tables, a sand box for the kiddos, and volleyball rentals through the Ticket Mill across the footbridge. Volleyball players of all levels are welcome to join in the organized play, tournaments and leagues going on throughout the summer. Or, you can grab a group of your friends and a ball and start up your own game whenever a tournament is not on the schedule. Have fun and play hard.
and will run for five weeks on Mondays at $100 per team. Additional leagues will run throughout the summer. For information on leagues, tournaments and additional events visit facebook.com/bendbeachvolleyball. The sand courts are available for reservation for large parties. Contact bendbeachvb@gmail.com.
Here’s a list of currently scheduled tournaments over the summer: June 4 - Tournament for advanced and novice co-ed quads. (8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) and June 5 - Tournament for advanced co-ed couples. (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) June 18 - Top Gun Tournament
advanced men’s and women’s doubles (8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) and June 19 - Junior’s U18 Tournament. (9 a.m.-3 p.m.). July 23 - Super Spike Tournament for advanced men’s and women’s doubles. (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) and July 24 - Tournament for novice men’s and women’s doubles. (8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.) July 30 - Junior’s U18 Tournament. (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) August 6 - Rock Star Tournament for advanced men’s and women’s doubles. (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) Spectators are encouraged to come down and watch the games throughout the day. There is a viewing deck on the south side of the courts, picnic tables and extra sand to play and sit in while watching the volleyball games this summer.
Tuesdays and Thursdays — Bend Volleyball Association member’s nights from 4 p.m. to dusk. Wednesdays and Fridays — Men’s and women’s open play from 4 p.m. to dusk. A co-ed league for novice/ intermediate players starts on May 30,
Facebook/bendbeachvolleyball
www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 21
The Regal Cinemas
Summer Movie Express The Regal Cinemas Summer Movie Express is a great way to enjoy a morning movie with other families and kids at a great price. Find time this summer for $1 movies on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. at Regal Cinemas in the Old Mill District. Pick a hot day, pack up the kids and watch a kid’s matinee movie in the air conditioned theater at Regal Cinemas with a large tub of popcorn. The Regal Summer Movie Express movie schedule for June and July offers a PG and G movie option each week for families and kids to enjoy.
June 21-23
July 12-14
June 28-30
July 19-21
Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage (PG) Tale of Despereaux (G) Cats & Dogs: Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG) Megamind (G)
July 5-7
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (PG) Alpha and Omega (G)
Percy Jackson & The Olympians (PG) Charlotte’s Web (G) Furry Vengeance (PG) Shrek Forever After (G)
July 26-28
Legend of the Guardians: Owls of Ga’Hoole (PG) Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Visit www.theoldmill.com/entertainment/top-10-things-to-do-with-kids/
22 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
LA Philharmonic
Live
LA Phil Live with world famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel, conducts Brahms on Sunday, June 5 at 2 p.m. from the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles with a live broadcast nationwide including Regal Cinemas in the Old Mill District. The Brahms’ program is Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra and Symphony No. 4. In this symphony power and beauty can be heard throughout the music from the tragic first movement, through the requiem-like second movement, surprisingly joyful third, to the climactic final chords of the forceful last movement. Brahms was at his most dramatic and passionate when he composed Symphony No. 4. Dudamel is joined by brothers Renaud and Gautier Capuçon for Brahms’ towering Double Concerto, Brahms’ final orchestral work. Renaud, a violinist and younger brother Gautier a cellist both enjoy flourishing concert careers and are in demand internationally playing with many of the world’s leading conductors and orchestras. NCM Fathom and the Los Angeles Philharmonic have partnered to bring specially selected performances LIVE from the Walt Disney Concert Hall to movie theatres nationwide. LA Phil LIVE is an immersive sight and sound experience, featuring full concert performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic led by its dynamic music director Gustavo Dudamel, broadcast live from Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. For more information visit www.theoldmill.com/entertainment/LA_Phil_Live
the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
ORVIS Fly Casting Course Fly Fishing 101 Orvis, in the Old Mill District will be offering Fly Fishing 101 from May through September every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free three-hour class will introduce people to the basics of fly fishing. Students will learn fly casting techniques, essential knots, how to choose gear and tackle, stream entomology (science of insects), proper fly selection, how to read water and currents, how to play, land as well as safe fish releasing. If you’re looking for a great way to get the family together outside, the Fly Fishing 101 class is the perfect event to get started. Fly fishing is a sport the whole family can participate in. All ages are welcome (under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.) Bring the whole family and learn what this great sport is all about. Upon completion, students will receive special in-store offers valid toward an Orvis purchase and a free Trout Unlimited membership.
The Orvis Casting Course in the Old Mill District is the only 18-hole golfstyle casting course of its kind in North America. It was designed for fun, education, and provides an opportunity to practice essential casting skills before going fishing or during the offseason. The course is free and open to the public. Each station is named after a given fishing location or situation, exemplifying its unique challenges; some will require roll casts, some distance and a level of accuracy. The unique course is a great way to improve your fly casting skills and have fun while in the Old Mill District. The casting course is open daily from dawn to dusk. Please note that during concerts at Les Schwab Amphitheater and other special events the entire course may not be open (holes 10-14 in particular may be subject to closure.) For more information and to register for free fly fishing classes visit www.orvis.com/bend or call Orvis Bend at 541-312-8200.
BEND RED ROBIN 625 SW Powerhouse (541) 382-9234 (Located on the river in the Old Mill District) www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 23
BEND SUMMER CONCERTS Come enjoy some of the biggest names in entertainment on the banks of the Deschutes River in the heart of Bend.
www.bendconcerts.com Gates for all shows open at 5:00 pm
DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE Friday, May 27 • 6 p.m. • $35 Death Cab for Cutie’s long train to popularity has its roots in Western Washington University, Bellingham, way back when in 1997. Death Cab for Cutie was well on its way musically when members began combining their love of The Smiths with the popular strains of Northwest college rock (soon to be more commonly known as indie rock) from the likes of Halobenders, Modest Mouse, and Built to Spill. Melodic guitar-based rock poured out of the three young men: Ben Gibbard, Chris Walla and Nick Harmer. Originally planned as just a way to take up time and have fun at college, the band’s debut and follow-up albums received unanimous critical acclaim. Their third and fourth albums were critical indie successes — so much so that Atlantic Records signed the band. With help from their new, larger record label, the band cracked radio airwaves via their fifth album, Plans, sixth album, Narrow Stairs, and a major hit single for the Twilight movie soundtrack. In May 2011, the band will release their seventh full-length album, Codes and Keys.
Evening also featuring Bright
Bright Eyes is an American indie rock band Brigh
Eyes and Jenny & Johnny
founded by singer-songwriter and guitarist Oberst. Bright Eyes consists of Oberst, Conor O multi-instrumentalist and producer Mike Mogis, multi-ins trumpet and piano player Nate Walcott, and a lineup of collaborators drawn primarily rotating ot Omaha’s indie music scene. The band’s new from Om titled The People’s Key, was released on album, title 2011. Fully realized and bursting with February 20 The People’s Key is an assured and charisma, T accomplished album, artfully arranged and filled omp with the engaging and mesmeric songwriting for which O Oberst is renowned.
Facebook/lesschwabamphitheater 24 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
Jenny & Johnny will kick off this night of music. The pair first started working together in 2005 after being introduced by Conor Oberst. Jenny is also the lead singer for the band Rilo Kiley. During Jenny’s Acid Tongue tour in 2007 with Johnathan, the band cut the song “Carpetbaggers” with Elvis Costello. Costello was so inspired with the collaboration that he enlisted Lewis and Rice on his Momofuku album released in 2008. During that tour, Rice and Lewis began writing a batch of songs different from anything they had previously created. The material was fast, ultra-melodic and often blended both of their voices into one, creating a completely new sound. When the tour wrapped in Japan in August of 2009, Jenny and Johnny recorded these new tunes. The album, I’m Having Fun Now, was released in 2010.
Twitter@bendconcerts and Twitter@bendbrewfest the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
THE DECEMBERISTS Sunday, May 29 • 6 p.m. • $36 Hailing from Montana, Colin Meloy arrived in Portland at the turn of the century to a burgeoning music scene. Out of every corner of the city, all styles of music were pouring out. Meloy soon joined up with Nate Query, Jenny Conlee and Chris Funk to form the core of The Decemberists. Witty, intellectual singer songwriter tales were melded with influences as varying as The Smiths, REM, and XTC plus British and Irish folk music. In January 2011, they topped the charts with their sixth full-length release, The King is Dead.
Evening also featuring Rodrigo Rodrigo y Gabriela specializes in
y Gabriela and Dan Mangan
playing fast, rhythmic acoustic guitars. The duo’s members are Rodrigo Sanchez, lead guitar, and Gabriela Quintero, rhythm guitar. The duo met in Mexico City while playing in a thrash metal band, Tierra Ácida. They moved to Europe where they met considerable acclaim and gained a reputation by playing in the pubs and bars of Dublin. They received their break when Damien Rice approached them to provide the support for the Irish music festival Oxegen. The duo list Metallica alongside other heavy metal bands as key influences.”
www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
Dan Mangan, who will open the evening of music, is a Canadian indie folk-rock singersongwriter heralded as a favorite among Canada’s new breed of independent musicians. Mangan’s music ranges from indie-rock, pop, alt-country and bluegrass with his uniquely gravelled voice and easy stage presence. Dan performs at the Sasquatch Festival one day prior to the Memorial Weekend concert in Bend.
www.bendconcerts.com
Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 25
WEEN Saturday, July 2 • 6:30 p.m. • $34
www.bendconcerts.com
Quirky, loveable, and funny as hell is a pretty good way to go through life. If you get paid to be that way, well, even better. In a nutshell that’s Ween. Since meeting in junior high in 1984, Dean and Gene Ween have been following their muse through rock jams, country tunes, and college rock through 17 full length albums, thousands upon thousands of live shows, and countless smiling fans. Long reviled for their lengthy and engaging live shows, this marks Ween’s third time at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.
ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION featuring Jerry Douglas
Saturday, July 9 • 6:30 p.m. • $39-$62
www.bendconcerts.com
Grammy award-winning bluegrass singer, songwriter and fiddler Alison Krauss got her start by winning bluegrass contests at the age of 10. At 14, she cut her first full-length record for Rounder records. Since then she’s released 11 albums with her band, Union Station, including this year’s latest entry, Paper Airplane. Her work on the Coen Brothers soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou? led to an engaging couple of years spent with T-Bone Burnett and Robert Plant crafting and touring behind the outright gorgeous release Raising Sand.
PINK MARTINI Saturday, July 23 • 6:30 p.m. • $33, $66
www.bendconcerts.com
“Pink Martini is a rollicking around-the-world musical adventure … if the United Nations had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that band.” – Thomas Lauderdale, bandleader/pianist. The world’s favorite cosmopolitan, band Pink Martini’s roots run deep through Oregon. Starting with Thomas Lauderdale’s founding of the “little orchestra” Pink Martini in 1994 to provide more beautiful and inclusive musical soundtracks for political fundraisers for progressive causes such as civil rights, affordable housing, the environment, libraries, public broadcasting, education and parks. Pink Martini was a smash Portland success. Word of mouth quickly spread across Oregon about their inspired world music that crossed genres of classical, jazz, and old fashioned pop. Pink Martini has performed in New York, Chicago, London, Paris, Hamburg and Tokyo. Through five full length records, Pink Martini aims to entertain and enlighten.
Thank You
BEND SUMMER CONCERT CREW A lot of people help put together the shows at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. From buying the talent to making sure the grass under your feet is green and beautiful, we are lucky enough to have experts in all fields helping us bring you the best shows so you can have the best experience possible. THANK YOU: Big Lava Concerts, Showcall Event Services, Suntrack Sound, Express Security, Millsite Management, Old Mill District, Ticketfly, No Line, Advanced Systems, Incredible Edibles/Blue Plate, Cascade Ice, Elevation Tents, Hooker Creek, Columbia Distributing, Martha Murray Design, Joolz, Bend Polices, and all of our Bend Summer Concert sponsors listed here:
26 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION Thursday, August 25 • 7 p.m. • $40-$79
www.bendconcerts.com
Reaching back to 1974, A Prairie Home Companion’s roots lie in a research piece Garrison Keillor was doing on the Grand Ole Opry. From that piece a spark was launched into a radio variety show that’s been broadcasting for over three decades. Perhaps the best known feature of the show is Garrison’s News from Lake Wobegon, the weekly story-telling monologue in which he recounts the stories of the citizens of the fictional Lake Wobegon. The feature has spawned several bestselling story collections. Long a staple of Public Broadcasting radio stations across America, this summer finds Garrison hitting the road with his usual cast plus special guests for a round of his Summer of Love Tour.
BEN HARPER Friday, August 26 • 6:30 p.m. $39 + $1 to Bend-La Pine Schools Music Programs
www.bendconcerts.com
Ben Harper is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Harper plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae and rock music and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, live performances and activism. Ben Harper returns to the Les Schwab Amphitheater for his third appearance in Bend. Through a long and fruitful career starting back in 1994 with the release of his debut album, Welcome to the Cruel World, Ben’s sweet melodies and roots music has brought him a fanatic following and world wide critical acclaim. Ben Harper is a two-time Grammy Award Winner, receiving awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album in 2005. Over the years, his bands include the Innocent Criminals, Relentless 7 and Fistful of Mercy. Ben’s latest album Give Till It’s Gone was released in May 2011. The album is a culmination of years of touring, songwriting, and soul satisfying moments wrapped in the swift, sweet guitar lines and melodies that are distinctly Ben Harper.
RAY LAMONTAGNE Tuesday, September 6 • 6 p.m. • $34-$64
www.bendconcerts.com
Ray LaMontagne is an American singer-songwriter that also plays the guitar, piano and harmonica. Reportedly, after hearing a Stephen Stills song, LaMontagne decided to quit his job and pursue a career in music. By 1999, he was writing, touring and recording his own music and in 2003, he landed a small record deal. His debut album Trouble mixes 1970s folk-country with vintage soul that became a word-of-mouth hit in 2004. Trouble was picked the British label behind David Gray and Damien Rice. His album God Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise was released in 2010. A soft-spoken person who is known for his raspy voice, LaMontagne received his first three Grammy nominations in December 2010 including Song of the Year for Beg Steal or Borrow, Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical and Best Contemporary Folk Album for which he won the Grammy in 2010. This show marks Ray’s first appearance at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend.
Evening also featuring Brandi
Carlile and Vusi Mahlasela
Brandi Carlile is an American singer and songwriter. Carlile’s music has been categorized in several genres, including pop, rock, alternative country and folk. She opened for Sheryl Crow in 2008 at the Les Schwab Amphitheater and has sold out the Tower Theatre in May 2011 and several other visits to Bend over the last few years. Opening the show for Brandi Carlile and headliner Ray LaMontagne, Vusi Mahlasela is simply known as ‘The Voice’ in his home-country, South Africa. He is celebrated for his distinct, powerful voice and his poetic, optimistic lyrics. His songs of hope connect Apartheid-scarred South Africa with its promise for a better future. Dave Matthews, signed Vusi to his own ATO Records label in 2003. Say Africa produced by Taj Mahal and recorded at Dave Matthews’ studio in Charlottesville, VA, captures Vusi’s hope for the future of Africa and was released in January 2011.
www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 27
28 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
Les Schwab Amphitheater ate
FAQ Q Where can I buy Tickets? Tickets to all of the concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater are available online throughwww.bendconcerts.com and at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District (open Tuesday through Sunday 11am – 5pm) and at the Box Office, right outside the venue, on the day of the show. For more information call 541-322-9383 (recorded information line) or the Ticket Mill at 541-318-5457.
What is the difference between GA and Reserved Seating? Most of our concerts at the LSA are General Admission only which means you can bring a blanket or low-profile chair with you and sit any place inside the venue. Some of our shows have an additional Reserved Seating section with regular-height chairs, located at the front of the venue.
Children Children ages 2 and younger do not need a ticket to see one of the Bend Summer Concerts.
Dogs If you’d like to see a show with your puppy, check out our St. Charles FREE Summer Sunday Concerts. Only service dogs are allowed into the ticketed shows
Visit www.bendconcerts.com for additional information, bands, dates and much more happening at the Les Schwab Amphitheater.
Interested in a VIP tent?
VIP tents at the Les Schwab Amphitheater include concert tickets, tasty food and beverages with a bartender. Along with VIP parking passes, private facilities, security, VIP check-in, and a rockin’ good time. Tents can accommodate 50-250 guests. To check availability or for more information please call 541-312-8510 or email us at info@bendconcerts.com
Accessibility The Accessible entry gate for the venue is the gate on Shevlin-Hixon Street closest to the stage. All shows at the LSA have accessible seating available. Those with General Admission tickets may choose to sit in the reserved “Accessible” section at the front of the venue. There is no restriction to the number of people in your party. For our events with Reserved Seating there are accessible seats available for purchase.
What can I bring with me? Please feel free to bring empty or sealed water bottles, binoculars, low profile chairs, small compact umbrellas (ponchos are preferred), small personal cameras (unless prohibited by show). We do not allow outside food or beverages inside the venue, but we do have delicious food and drink available onsite. www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 29
St. Charles Medical Center Presents
Free Summer Sunday Concerts All concerts: 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. • On-street parking available St. Charles FREE Summer Sunday Concerts start June 12 and continue through August 14. Come on down to the Les Schwab Amphitheater with your family, your family pet, your picnic — maybe your sunscreen — and enjoy a beautiful afternoon of great music and healthy family fun. Delish food vendors, bouncy-houses, paddle boards and other activities will be onsite.
June 12: The Chapmans
The Chapmans are truly a family bluegrass band. Their musical journey began in the early 1990s in Colorado when John Chapman won a statewide junior-division fiddle championship in his early teens. Inspired by his son’s interest in music, John’s father, Bill, took up the banjo, and the two started a bluegrass band with some family friends. Eventually John switched to guitar and sang lead vocals. When younger brothers Jeremy and Jason took up mandolin and bass respectively, a hobby turned into a full-time family passion.
from some major experiences he’s been through lately. The powerful lead single It Did closely mirrors Blaine’s own journey over the last three years — marrying his wife and welcoming their first child last year. Those events also influence Blaine’s performance of the album’s title cut Not Too Bad for a Good Old Boy and the playful Baby You Get Me. Blaine’s also working on establishing himself as a songwriter in Nashville. Blaine co-wrote I Gotta Get To You which is included on George Strait’s 2009 release, Twang. Blaine has toured with Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Kenny Chesney, putting him in front of country music’s biggest audiences in the past few years.
In 1998, the band jumped into the national spotlight when they won the International Bluegrass Band Championships. In 1999, they were nominated for Album of the Year by the Society for Bluegrass Music in America. The Chapman’s released Follow Me in 2001, which led to winning the emerging artist award from the International Bluegrass Music Association in 2002. In 2005, the band released the album Simple Man. Now based in Springfield, Mo., The Chapmans have been touring for more than two decades.
June 19: Blaine Larsen
Blaine Larsen’s sound is unapologetically country and with two studio projects already under his belt at age 23, the Washington state native is more focused than ever on making music. A big reason for Blaine’s sense of direction comes
June 26: 234th Army Band
The 234th Army Band is the Oregon National Guard’s ambassador to the State of Oregon. Comprised of more than 40 soldiers that play full concert ensembles, the 234th Army Band performs numerous concerts each year including rock, Dixieland and much more.
15% off one item
With this ad
541-678-5607 Old Mill District Greeting Cards • Custom Printing Wrapping Supplies & Unique Gifts 30 | Old Mill District Summer Guide 2011
Across from Anthony’s Home Por t Restaurant the life we love | www.theoldmill.com
July 3: MOsley WOtta
July 31: David Mayfield Parade
MOsley WOtta combines hip-hop, rap and poetry into their live performance as a full live band and also with solo performer Jason Graham. MOsley WOtta has played at numerous venues around town, including Bend Roots, and won Bend’s The Last Band Standing in July 2010. Jason’s quick lyrics, high energy and witty phrasing easily draw you in. Get ready to bounce up and down to the beat in the afternoon sun. We look forward to seeing MOsley WOtta on stage with newest band member Stephanie Slade, whose strong rock vocals are not to be missed and a great addition to the band’s sound. The band name is a play on words “mostly water,” and Jason is often heard saying from the stage, “I’m Mosley Wotta and so are you.”
David Mayfield brings energy, playfulness and great bluegrass songs to each performance. He’s the former bass player for Cadillac Sky and earned a Grammy nomination as the producer and engineer of a southern-gospel record in 2009. He’s had several appearances playing on the Grand Ole Opry stage with country singer Andy Griggs. While playing bass with his sister, Jessica Lea Mayfield, he met Seth and Scott Avett who invited him to join them on stage for performances at Bonnaroo and MerleFest in 2010. These numerous performances, including playing on NPR’s Mountain Stage, have earned him a growing reputation as a musician. The band is based out of Nashville.
July 17: The Greencards
The Greencards are part of the progressive bluegrass “newgrass” sound that draws from a wide variety of musical influences — Irish traditional music, gypsy, rock, folk and Latin sounds. The Greencards have toured extensively, including appearances at Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Austin City Limits, Lollapolooza and MerleFest. The Greencards toured with Dylan and Willie Nelson in 2005. They earned the Americana Music Award in 2006 for Emerging Artist of the Year and received Grammy nominations in 2008 and 2010 for Best Country Instrumental Performance. The band was formed in Austin in 2003 and was initially composed of two Australians, Kym Warner on mandolin and Carol Young on bass and vocals, and Englishman Eamon McLoughlin on fiddle. McLoughlin left the band in 2009 and was replaced by Tyler Andal, a fiddle player from Tennessee. Carl Miner, originally from Oregon, joined the group in May 2010, playing acoustic guitar. The Brick Album will be released in June 2011. The Greencards played the Sisters Folk Festival in September 2007.
July 24: Franchot Tone Franchot Tone is an Oregon-based singer-songwriter. His sound is a mix of vintage reggae and dub, poprock, funk and soul. His best-known work is as a member of the Culver City Dub Collective, the critically acclaimed band he co-founded with Adam Topol, best known for his work as Jack Johnson’s drummer.
www.theoldmill.com | the life we love
August 14: Uncle Lucius
Uncle Lucius is Southern rock combining blues, country and gospel music. All four members grew up in different parts of Texas, each finding their own way to Austin in an attempt to pursue music full time. The band includes Kevin Galloway on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Hal Vorpahlon on bass, Mike Carpenter on lead guitar and vocals, and Josh Greco on drums and percussion. Their second album, Pick Your Head Up, garnered critical praise in 2009. The band’s live shows have earned them an ever-growing audience for their high energy experience while on stage. Uncle Lucius has played renowned venues throughout the U.S. including B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City, Maple Leaf in New Orleans and numerous locations in Austin such as Threadgill’s World Headquarters, The Continental Club and Antone’s. Don’t miss the unruly hair!
Thank You To Our
SUMMER SUNDAY SPONSORS
Over the past several years, Tone has built an impressive resume both as a performer and as a studio wizard. He has worked with Garth Brooks, Jack Johnson, The Wailers, Toots & The Maytals, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Ben Harper and more. Locally, Franchot Tone is also a collaborator and producer with Reed Thomas Lawrence and a composer for Rage Films.
Follow us on
His new album, The David Mayfield Parade, debuted in January 2011 and includes lush string arrangements to alt-country ballads. The Avett Brothers sing and play on several songs on the record. Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons called it “an absolutely brilliant record.” Don’t miss the Dave Mayfield Parade and new songs I Just Might Pray and Breath of Love from the debut album when they come to Bend. A lucky few locals saw the band play at McMenamin’s Old St. Francis School in March 2011.
St. Charles Medical Center, BendBroadband, Clear 101.7, Old Mill District, The Bulletin, The Source Weekly & Boneyard Beer
Facebook/lesschwabamphitheater
Twitter@bendconcerts Old Mill District Summer Guide 201 | 31