Conversation Project: In Science We Trust? The Role of Science in a Democracy @ High Desert Museum

High Desert Museum 59800 S. Highway 97, Bend, OR, United States

Americans have more confidence in scientific and medical leaders than in leaders of any group except the military, according to National Science Foundation polls. However, the relationship between citizens and science is often fraught with misunderstanding and mistrust, especially on topics like climate change. Why is our relationship with science … Continue reading

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Scavengers of the Sky: Cooperation in Carrion-eating Birds @ McMenamins

McMenamins Old St. Francis School 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, United States

High Desert Museum Natural History Pub Different species of scavenging birds use a spectrum of fascinating strategies to find food, and vary in their ability to access meat even after a carcass is discovered. Local researchers studying scavenger ecology will illuminate fascinating relationships of the carrion-eating world. Biologists from OSU Cascades and the … Continue reading

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Flat 5 Flim Flam @ McMenamins

McMenamins - Father Luke's Room 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, United States

Flat 5 Flim Flam is a 5 piece modern acoustic swing band. They bounce and jive like it's 1940. The rhythm section of the band is dominated by strong manouche style guitar strumming, thumping upright bass, horns, and accordion. Each individual player adds to the complex web of improvisation and … Continue reading

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The Mostest @ McMenamins

McMenamins - Father Luke's Room 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, United States

The Mostest is a dynamic collective of improvisational musicians based in Bend, Oregon. The group is arranged and produced by bassist Patrick Pearsall and singer-songwriter/guitarist Mark Ransom. On stage and in the studio The Mostest takes on many forms and enlists the talent of many different players--including drummer Lindsey Elias … Continue reading

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Central Oregon Avalanche Association’s KNOW BEFORE YOU GO @ Broken Top Bottle Shop

Broken Top Bottle Shop 1740 NW Pence Ln. Suite #1, Bend, OR, United States

Join us for this Central Oregon Avalanche Association FREE program! It's a basic avalanche awareness presentation aimed at highlighting some introductory concepts and tools for travelling in avalanche terrain. Grab a brew and have a listen!

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JuJu Eyeball @ McMenamins

McMenamins - Father Luke's Room 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, United States

Bend Oregon has a Beatles cover band? They do now, luv. From She Loves You to She's So Heavy, JuJu Eyeball takes an exciting and exacting look at The Beatles catalog. You're likely to hear your favorite, and no one's stopping you from dancing. Party on, Jojo. Guitarist and native … Continue reading

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St. Patrick’s Day Across the Land @ McMenamins

McMenamins Old St. Francis School 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, United States

with live music by Broken Down Guitars Five Pint Mary McDougall Shady GroOove Cascade Highland Bagpiper Irish or not, you'll want to join in the party here; in addition to live music for dancing a jig, we'll be serving our lucky Irish Stout, Irish coffee, MacSleyne Irish Stew, Irish Reubens, … Continue reading

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There Is No Mountain @ McMenamins

McMenamins - Father Luke's Room 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, United States

There Is No Mountain is a Portland-based duo that combines percussion, guitar, and an affinity for vocal harmony to create a unique brand of pop with intricate, world-music-influenced arrangements. The band's subtly virtuosic style has been compared in print to current acts like The Dirty Projectors and Avett Brothers and … Continue reading

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“Cowgirls and Ranch Women: Pioneers Pushing Gender Boundaries” @ McMenamins

McMenamins Old St. Francis School 700 NW Bond St., Bend, OR, United States

Presented by Lynne Richardson, executive director of Deepwood Museum & Gardens Old St. Francis History Pub Cowgirls appeared on the American frontier in the mid-1800s. During a time when women were expected to act ladylike, sew, serve tea in the parlor, and care for her husband and family, cowgirls lived … Continue reading

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