The Des Chutes Historical Museum invites visitors to take a walk on the haunted side with the Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend Heritage Walk, October 24, 25 and 26 from 4-7:30pm. This year’s walk* features new buildings and new stories of mystery, love, loss and the after-life. If you missed this incredibly fun event…
Your Week Starts Here – October 23
October 30Day of the Dead & Titlakawan at the Downtown Bend Library6pmExplore the history and the practice of Day of the Dead (Dia de los muertos) with Willan Cervantes, COCC’s Latino College Prep Coordinator. Cervantes will provide a brief history of the holiday as well as lead participants through the building of a typical alter….
The Bell Rings Again at The Belfry in Sisters
by ANGELINE RHETT, Owner of The Belfry Like many of us, I’d always been curious about the old abandoned church on the corner near Ski Inn. In years past it was a quiet neighbor, with a few students mid-week, and a gentle swelling of community for Sunday Worship. In September 2012 I was…
Still Moon Film Shot Locally
The rugged beauty of Central Oregon’s landscape will serve as a backdrop for the aptly titled Still Moon, an independent short film by director Kevin Huang who plans to cast local talent. Inspired by science fiction author Ray Bradbury’s 1948 novel The Martian Chronicles – and the Moon Be Still as Bright, the film will…
A True Story of Race & Rodeo
Red White Black, recently released by Prineville Author Rick Steber, tells the true story of the 1911 Pendleton Round-Up. Three men of different skin colors – Jackson Sundown, John Spain and George Fletcher – are brought together during the finals of the Northwest Saddle Bronc Championship. What happened that September day, the judges’ decision…
Redmond Community Concert Kicks Off with Diane Lines
The Redmond Community Concert Association announces its line-up of five performances for the 2013-14 season beginning October 20 at Ridgeview High’s Performing Arts Theater. The season kicks off with a high-energy performance by Diane Lines, vocalist and pianist. Tickets are sold by season subscription only and are available until sold out. Loie Boero,…
Central Oregon Symphony Presents Fall Concerts
Directed by Michael Gesme, the Symphony will open its 2013-14 season with concerts at 7:30pm on October 19 and October 21 and 2pm on October 20 in the Bend High School Auditorium. Doors will open 45 minutes before the performances. Tickets are required for these free concerts. Highlighting this concert are the winners of…
Central Oregon Writers Guild Annual Literary Harvest
Top winners of writing contest read their entries October 18 at Comfort Suites Inn in Redmond. Central Oregon Writers Guild announces its Annual Literary Harvest, which will take place Friday, October 18, 6:30–8:30pm at Comfort Suites Inn, 2243 SW Yew, Redmond. The top 10 winners of this year’s Literary Harvest Writing Contest will read…
Celebration of Latin American Music
Central Oregon Community College is hosting Traditional Music and Instruments of Latin America at noon on October 18 in the Campus Center dining hall on the Bend Campus. In observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, Central Oregon Community College’s Latino Program is hosting a bilingual play, Frida un Retablo on Tuesday, October 22 in Hitchcock Auditorium…
Your Week Starts Here – October 16
October 16Parlour at Volcanic Theatre and Pub8pm Live Music from locals Parlour, FREELocation: Volcanic Theatre Pub, 70 SW Century Drive Bend, OR 97702541-323-1881http://volcanictheatrepub.com/ October 17Stiching Through History: An Evening with Harriet Langmas at the Bowman Museum6:30pm Harriet Langmas, Designer/Creator. Original Handmade Vintage Clothing.Location: 246 North Main Street, Prineville, OR541-447-3715http://bowmanmuseum.org/ October 18Literary Harvest at…