The Deschutes Historical Museum invites the public to our Annual Chili Feed, Bake Sale & Raffle event on November 11-12 from 10am to 4pm. Millie’s Chili, cooked with locally raised Barley Beef, is served from 11am to 2:30pm. New this year, members of the Bend Genealogy Society and volunteers from the historical society will…
Events
First Friday Listings Downtown Bend, November 4,2016
Art in the Atrium at Franklin Crossing 550 NW Franklin Patricia Martin-Freeman and Lloyd McMullen in Pentimento – Literally. Pentimento, from Italian, means the emergence in a finished artwork of earlier images that have been painted over. In their exhibition, Freeman-Martin and McMullen explore that effect, literally, by working over existing paintings: their own…
Maelstrom, the Zombie Opera, till November 6th
I know what you’re thinking…”An opera about Zombies”? Yes, it’s an opera with Zombies through November 6 at Pinckney Center at COCC..It’s also a serious piece of music with some top-notch singing. OperaBend continues its tradition of presenting first-class singers with, in this case, a talented local composer’s music. This opera has great vocal melodies…
Sisters Folk Festival Presents Two Off-Season Shows, Darlingside & Hypnotic Brass Ensemble to play in November
Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. (SFF) announce two upcoming shows to keep the music coming following an outstanding 21st annual festival. On Sunday, November 6, Darlingside with Frances Luke Accord will perform at the Tower Theatre in Bend. Sponsored by Birkenstock of Bend, the band will be in Central Oregon after being fan-favorites at the 2014…
Oregon Historical Society & Newspace Center for Photography Announce Residency & Exhibition Opportunity
The Oregon Historical Society and Newspace Center for Photography are partnering to offer a low artist residency and exhibition opportunity in support of one image-based project that critically examines issues pertinent to Oregon, with a focus on collective histories, identity formation, and the politics of place. The project will connect historic imagery with contemporary culture,…
2016 BendFilm Festival Announces Award Winners
BendFilm announced its award winners in 16 categories at the festival’s awards ceremony, held at Father Luke’s Room at McMenamin’s Old St. Francis School. Best of Show, presented by Founding Festival Sponsor, Brooks Resources, was given to filmmaker, Erica Fae for To Keep the Light, a unique film with a fascinating lighthouse-keeper heroine who is…
Magical Corners of the Mont Blanc Massif at the Wine Shop
Magical Corners of the Mont Blanc Massif on October 18 Join photographer and European Alps hiking & cultural tours guide, Hilloah Rohr, for an hour photo-journey sharing images featuring the magical Mont Blanc massif on both on the French and Italian side. Come early to enjoy a class of wine or beer before the show! This…
Two Twisted Sisters Present Homegrown Comic Art Krug at The Old Stone
High Desert Hijinks Comic Art Krug, who headlines comedy clubs across the country, will return to his hometown, Bend, to star in the next installment of Two Twisted Sisters High Desert Hijinks on Friday, October 14 at 8pm at the Old Stone Performing Arts Center on Franklin Street. Since leaving town to make his way…
Redmond Community Concert New Season begins with Shades of Buble, Oct 16
The Redmond Community Concert Association (RCCA), about to begin its 33rd year, announces its lineup for the upcoming season and is welcoming new subscribers. The series, which runs from October to April, consists of five performances and covers various genres including Broadway, Zydeco, light classical, a’cappella, and a new holiday show. The season will begin…
Jazz at the Oxford Series with Bernard “Pretty” Purdie on Oct 21-22
For five weekends from October through March, world-class jazz comes to the OXFORD hotel’s intimate jazz ballroom located in the heart of downtown Bend. The series’ executive producer is Patrick Lamb Productions, a name well known in the jazz community. “This season is going to be phenomenal! We cannot wait to welcome these artists to…