Alleda Real Estate25 NW Minnesota Ave., Ste. 1. Thru December. Featuring Brian Becker who says, “I landed here in Central Oregon…and never looked back. With Oregon’s unlimited landscape and Mt. Bachelor in my backyard, I’ve been able to pursue my photographic passion for chasing thunderstorms, sunsets and deep POW. In this time I have taken…
Festive Films at Tin Pan Theater
A Christmas Story screens Tuesday, December 9 at 6pm and Elf screens Tuesday, December 16 at 6pm. From Ralphie’s desire for a Red Ryder B.B. gun to Buddy the Elf’s quest for his true identity, the Christmas season bears an embarrassment of riches when it comes to films filled with iconic images and memorable…
Have a Merri-Achi Christmas at the Tower
Celebrate the holidays mariachi-style when the Tower Theatre Foundation brings Bend A Merry-Achi Christmas in a colorful and traditional Mexican holiday celebration Tuesday, December 9, at 7:30pm. It’s an evening full of seasonal songs, dance and festive merriment headlined by the nation’s top mariachi band Sol de México de José Hernández. Formed in 1981,…
Holiday Magic from the Cascade Chorale
Holiday Magic, performed by the 70-person Cascade Chorale, is a beloved Bend tradition that combines quality music by local talent with an opportunity to give to others. This year’s concerts December 6 & 7 promise to be the best yet with the addition of the 60-voice Bend Children’s Choir. Holiday Magic will benefit Education for…
BEAT Offers Up The Hobbit
Written for J.R.R. Tolkien’s own children, The Hobbit met with instant success when published in 1937. Performance at 2nd Street Theater December 5-7. The Hobbit cast includes 24 local actors, ages eight through 15. When it was first published in the United States, the American Library Association’s reviewer said, “At this time of writing,…
Humbug Opens at Cascades Theatrical Company
This humorous and heart-warming play opens December 5-20. It features a cast of 13, most of whom are appearing on the CTC stage for the first time: Ann Marie Anderson, Andrea Couch, Jim Mocabee, Sherri Mocabee, Nea Battilega, Alistair Don, Ed Victor, Josh Billeter, Jade Schalk, Jessica Sproat, Evelyne Anderson, Shane Ketterman and Epiphany Battilega….
Holidays Come to Life in the Old Mill District This Season
From Santa to carriage rides, holiday memories are ready for the making along the Deschutes River in the heart of Bend, Oregon. The holiday tradition continues at the Old Mill District as visitors and locals alike are invited for visits with jolly old St. Nick, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers and more. SantaLand, which has expanded…
Fractured Fairy Tales & Myths with Judith Montgomery & Suzanne Burns
What if Gretel stayed in the forest? What does Death do on vacation? Come to the dark and delicious side of the folk stories you know and love with Bend poets Suzanne Burns and Judith Montgomery, guest readers at December’s Second Sunday. Second Sunday has often featured two poets reading together, but the pairing of…
Gift Locally
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor The holidays are here! While you contemplate that perfect something for family, friends or even yourself, think about gifting locally. The draw and ease of shopping online is strong, but we have amazing options for creative, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts to please anyone on your list. Our gift…
Gift Locally
by RENEE PATRICK Cascade A&E Editor The holidays are here! While you contemplate that perfect something for family, friends or even yourself, think about gifting locally. The draw and ease of shopping online is strong, but we have amazing options for creative, one-of-a-kind arts and crafts to please anyone on your list. Our gift…