Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Local News and Events

KUDOS TO MARCELLO’S – In a recent restaurant review conducted by Bend Bulletin GO! Magazine, Sunriver’s Marcello’s Cucina Italiana received an overall “A” for food, service, atmosphere and value! In the words of reviewer John Gottberg Anderson, “This Sunriver restaurant is one of the best Italian restaurants in Central Oregon.” Our hats off to the Lodges (Thad, Tom & Dixie) for taking top billing! Info – 541-593-8300. Read article.

SNOWSHOE EVENT TO HELP MUSIC FESTIVAL – Wine, hors d’oeuvres, a bon fire & snowshoeing will combine to form a fun fund raising event for the Sunriver Music Festival. Hosted by Wanderlust Tours, the event will be held on Saturday, Feb 28th. Wine & hors d’oeuvres at the Music Festival office at 5 pm with snowshoeing 6 to 10 pm. Limited to 28 people. $75 per person includes beverages, food, equipment and experienced guide. Info – 541-593-9310. www.sunrivermusic.org/announce.html

SUNRIVER COUNTRY STORE NOW IGA – Sunriver Country Store & Sunriver Marketplace have joined the “Hometown Proud Family of IGA.” Their new names are: Sunriver Country Store IGA & Sunriver Marketplace IGA Express. You will find the same friendly employees along with new, quality IGA products at excellent prices. Info – 541-593-8113.

CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH MUSIC FESTIVAL – Sunriver Music Festival will present a special Valentine’s Day Dinner and Concert at Sunriver Resort’s Great Hall on Saturday, Feb 14th. The concert will feature Oregon Music Hall of Fame jazz singer Shirley Nanette, who played to a sold out crowd at the Tower Theatre this summer. Tickets are $75 per person and include a three-course dinner, the concert and a glass of wine. Info & tickets – 541-593-9310. www.sunrivermusic.org/announce.html