Event Season is Coming Up at NorthWest Crossing!

It looks like summer is finally here (knock on wood) and that means it is time to start getting geared up for the unofficial kickoff to summer in Bend, Oregon: The NorthWest Crossing Hullabaloo on Friday, June 24th! Not only that, the much-anticipated NWX Farmers Market starts the very next morning, with great fare and treasures from local vendors. 

Here are just a few of the activities for the family during the Hullabaloo:

• NWX Criterium, presented by BendBroadband and the Umpqua Bank Kids Crit. Even if you’re not a cyclist, this fast-paced race is a fun spectator sport, especially when it involves streamers, tricycles and a mad rush of little helmets and pedals.
• Music: Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter Mark Cohn and his full band will headline the Hullabaloo Mainstage, presented by The Garner Group for a truly magical musical evening, which will include such classics as “Walking In Memphis,” “Silver Thunderbird,” and the lovely “True Companion.” Cohn’s act will be preceded by the Oregon-based singer/songwriter/producer Franchot Tone, who has worked in the past with such names as Jack Johnson, Bend Harper and Michael Franti, just to name a few. Visitors will also enjoy the hip hop sounds of MOsley WOtta, a group that encourages unity through music and the celebration of human commonalities.
• Children’s activities in the Kids Zone, an art walk and food court featuring all types of delectable dining options make the Hullabaloo the perfect way to spend one of summer’s longest days. Feed your need for summer fun!

See you there!

Marc Cohn to Headline at Hullabaloo!

We're kicking off summer in style with our Hullabaloo headline musical act, Marc Cohn. Cohn is a Grammy-award winning singer/songwriter who will be gracing the Hullabaloo main stage, sponsored by The Garner Group, with his full band and performing such classics as “Walking In Memphis,” “Silver Thunderbird,” and “True Companion.” Access to the festival and music is free to the public.

Cohn will also be bringing to the stage some favorites from his newest album, "Listening Booth: 1970", which transforms songs from such artists as Cat Stevens, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Van Morrison, Smokey Robinson and Creedence Clearwater Revival into tracks that are warm, soulful, more than a little sexy and full of easy-going charm.

Cohn’s act will be preceded by the Oregon-based singer/songwriter/producer Franchot Tone, who has worked in the past with such names as Jack Johnson, Bend Harper and Michael Franti, just to name a few. Visitors will also enjoy the hip hop sounds of MOsley WOtta, a group that encourages unity through music and the celebration of human commonalities.

WHEN: June 24^th, 3:30-10 p.m.

WHAT: NorthWest Crossing Hullabaloo

WHERE: NorthWest Crossing Neighborhood Center, Bend, Oregon

COST: Free

The uproarious street festival, which is in its fourth year, regularly features bike races (including a kid’s crit), live music, street performers and family activities. The next day, June 25th, is the kick off of the popular NorthWest Crossing Farmer’s Market, which will run every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the end of September. 

Tonight! Neighborhood Night. Upcoming! NorthWest Crossing Bend Spring Festival

Today, the weather has warmed and it is starting to really feel like spring time. What better way to celebrate than coming down to the very first NWX Neighborhood Night - tonight 3/30 starting at 5pm. Participating businesses and restaurants will be offering a variety of specials, entertainment, giveaways and more! http://www.northwestcrossing.com/.docs/pg/10624

Then, we bring out the big guns for the NorthWest Crossing Bend Spring Festival. Celebrating the return of the sun, the renewal of the earth, and the launching of a busy Central Oregon outdoor season, the free Bend Spring Festival takes place in our Neighborhood Center.We invite you to explore the original art, to get some tips from the Oregon State University Master Gardeners, to enjoy live music, great food, wine and beer.

The NorthWest Crossing Bend Spring Festival will take place Saturday, April 16th through Sunday April 17th. The activities Saturday run from 11a.m. – 10 p.m. and include a children’s performance area and an artist promenade with over 40 artists. Sunday the fun continues from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. with dance performances, live music, and outdoor gear retailers to get you ready for summer play. We are looking forward to another year of brilliant sunshine, amazing chalk art, great food and getting our groove back outdoors!