December 16
WINO WEDNESDAY AT BROKEN TOP BOTTLE SHOP
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Broken Top Bottle Shop
Deals on wine every Wednesday @ 6 pm – 10 pm at BTS.
December 17
HISTORY OF WOMEN IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
High Desert Museum
Members $3, non-members $7
In conjunction with the exhibit Tough by Nature: Portraits of Cowgirls and Ranch Women of the American West, Washington State University Professor
Emeritus Dr. Sue Armitage will discuss the ways that “the
famous, the forgotten and all the women in between” shaped their communities and the history of our region. Members $3, non-members $7. RSVP at highdesertmuseum.org/rsvp. Doors open 5:30 pm, no-host bar.
December 18
THE SANTALAND DIARIES AT THE VOLCANIC THEATRE PUB
7:30 pm Repeats
Volcanic Theatre Pub
Volcanic Theatre Pub (VTP) and Derek Sitter return with the holiday hit “The Santaland Diaries” written by David Sedaris and adapted for the stage by Joe Mantello. The one-man one-act professional production runs December 4th – 19th. Show begins at 7:30pm and admission is $12 advance and $15 at the door. Volcanic Theatre Pub is located in Century Center Bend at 70 SW Century Drive (next to GoodLife Brewing). Advanced tickets are available at www.bendticket.com for a small service fee.
The Santaland Diaries opens Fri. Dec. 4th and continues Sat. Dec 5th. Additional performances are Thurs-Sat Dec. 10th – 12th and 17th -19th. All performances begin at 7:30pm.
December 19
BACHELOR APRES SKI BASH WITH THE HELIO SEQUENCE
6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Crow’s Feet Commons
December 20
PARLOUR IN THE 12 BANDS OF CHRISTMAS
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
McMenamin’s Father Luke’s Room
Parlour plays as one of the “12 Bands of Christmas” to benefit children of Central Oregon and Operation Elf box.
December 21
MONDAY NIGHT MUSIC AT OPEN DOOR WINE BAR
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Deschutes National Forest
Featuring Local Talent
December 22
REDMOND ICE SKATING RINK OPENS FOR THE SEASON
Strap on a pair of ice skates and start a new winter tradition this season at the Redmond Ice Skating Rink, once again set in the Downtown Redmond Plaza on 7th Street across from Centennial Park. Thanks to the City of Redmond and the Redmond Area Parks and Recreation District (RAPRD), people of all ages and levels can enjoy this traditional winter activity throughout the winter, weather permitting. For additional information, contact the rink at 541-977-7841, or the RAPRD office at 541-548-7275.
December 23
COWBOY CARRIAGE CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Bring your Christmas party and join us in Downtown Bend for horse-drawn Christmas caroling.
Two big Percheron horses, complete with jingle bells, pull the wagon for 45-50 minutes through downtown & the historical district. Hot Chocolate & Christmas cookies provided by Foxtail Bakeshop. We provide a Christmas Caroling book, but you have to supply the voices. 20 adults maximum or a combination similar to 12 adults & 12 elementary school aged children. Meet at the Pine Tavern which is offering 10% off any food order for our guests before or after your ride.