Via Bend.com this evening: Dates and rates set for McMenamins big opening. The grand opening of McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend is November 18th through 20th. Mark your calendars!

Live music will fill the hallways as the Freak Mountain Ramblers get the party started each night of the three-day celebration at 8 p.m. The movie theater will be showing recently released movies, where viewers can enjoy a slice of pizza and a pint of their favorite ale while watching the movie. The pub, small bars, Turkish-style soaking bath with its open ceiling to the stars, brewery and gift shop will all be open and ready for guests and visitors to explore.