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Bend Winter Buzz: Hawthorne Bridge, Art Talks, Music Lineup, and Frosty Fun Ahead
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Good morning, this is your Bend Local Frequency for Monday, February 2nd. Kick off your week with some exciting local buzz thats making waves right here in our sunny high desert home.
First up, big news from the Oregon Department of Transportation on the Hawthorne Crossing bridge project. They just unveiled the final design for this 32 million dollar gem, a stunning truss style overpass shaped like three mountain peaks, spanning both the railroad and Bend Parkway. Its set to open safe paths for pedestrians, cyclists, and folks with mobility devices, with an 18 foot wide shared use trail, rest landings on the ramps, raised intersections for better visibility, and even planted areas to slow traffic and add some shady vibes. Construction kicks off in 2028, but picturing that easy link from neighborhoods to downtown already has us dreaming of smoother commutes and more time exploring our vibrant core. This is a game changer for getting around without cars, connecting us all a little closer.
On the arts scene, mark your calendars for tonight. Bend based photographer Nancy Floyd is speaking live via Zoom at 7pm for Emory Colleges Photography Speaks series. Shell dive into her work, capturing the soul of our community expect stories that highlight everyday magic around town, perfect for inspiring your own creative spark.
Music lovers, get ready for a stacked lineup of shows heating up Bend venues. Catch Sqwervs free gig at The Commonwealth Pub this Friday, or head to Midtown Ballroom on Thursday the 19th for The Elovaters with Jarv and Shwayze, bringing island grooves to shake off winter blues. Then theres Long Beach Dub Allstars and Bedouin Soundclash at the Domino Room on the 19th too, promising high energy rhythms thatll have you dancing through February. Just yesterday, the Ultimate Scavenger Bend event wrapped up downtown, turning our streets into a treasure hunt adventure check socials for recaps and plan to join next time for that team building fun.
And looking ahead, Hoodoos Wintervention snow series is ramping up with giveaways over 100k in prizes like lift tickets, gear, and more, hosted by Harold the Hodag at local spots with games and antics galore. Plus, Suttle Lodges Winter Beer Fest hits February 20th to 22nd in nearby Sisters, pairing craft brews with cozy lodge vibes.
These happenings remind us why Bend thrives active, connected, and full of heart. Stay safe out there enjoying our crisp winter days.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
First up, big news from the Oregon Department of Transportation on the Hawthorne Crossing bridge project. They just unveiled the final design for this 32 million dollar gem, a stunning truss style overpass shaped like three mountain peaks, spanning both the railroad and Bend Parkway. Its set to open safe paths for pedestrians, cyclists, and folks with mobility devices, with an 18 foot wide shared use trail, rest landings on the ramps, raised intersections for better visibility, and even planted areas to slow traffic and add some shady vibes. Construction kicks off in 2028, but picturing that easy link from neighborhoods to downtown already has us dreaming of smoother commutes and more time exploring our vibrant core. This is a game changer for getting around without cars, connecting us all a little closer.
On the arts scene, mark your calendars for tonight. Bend based photographer Nancy Floyd is speaking live via Zoom at 7pm for Emory Colleges Photography Speaks series. Shell dive into her work, capturing the soul of our community expect stories that highlight everyday magic around town, perfect for inspiring your own creative spark.
Music lovers, get ready for a stacked lineup of shows heating up Bend venues. Catch Sqwervs free gig at The Commonwealth Pub this Friday, or head to Midtown Ballroom on Thursday the 19th for The Elovaters with Jarv and Shwayze, bringing island grooves to shake off winter blues. Then theres Long Beach Dub Allstars and Bedouin Soundclash at the Domino Room on the 19th too, promising high energy rhythms thatll have you dancing through February. Just yesterday, the Ultimate Scavenger Bend event wrapped up downtown, turning our streets into a treasure hunt adventure check socials for recaps and plan to join next time for that team building fun.
And looking ahead, Hoodoos Wintervention snow series is ramping up with giveaways over 100k in prizes like lift tickets, gear, and more, hosted by Harold the Hodag at local spots with games and antics galore. Plus, Suttle Lodges Winter Beer Fest hits February 20th to 22nd in nearby Sisters, pairing craft brews with cozy lodge vibes.
These happenings remind us why Bend thrives active, connected, and full of heart. Stay safe out there enjoying our crisp winter days.
This has been Bend Local Frequency. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI