This list of things going on at the High Desert Museum came in today, which is ironic since I was thinking about blogging their "Oregon’s birthday" celebration anyway. (This Saturday, February 14th, is Oregon’s 150th birthday—its sesquicentennial.) Friday, February 13 Exhibit Opening Rock Art Perspectives: Pictographs and Petroglyphs – Archaeologists, … Continue reading
I saw a blurb about this during the news tonight and you know I had to blog about it: the Harlem Globetrotters are going to be at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds on February 24th as part of their 2009 World Tour(!). Ticket prices are ranging from $16 to $61 and … Continue reading
This came in via email the other day—almost a press release, but not quite. Plus, it’s all free. In ONEYEAR, the athletes find themselves on an incredible journey through deep backcountry powder and vertical free riding. Next, Walking On Water‘s Bryan Jennings joins two kids as they embark on an … Continue reading
Tomorrow’s that time again: The streets of Bend fill with art patrons on the first Friday of every month as Downtown Bend and Old Mill District art galleries stay open late with receptions for guest artists and special presentations of new exhibits. In addition, the First Friday experience also includes … Continue reading
WHAT: February 27-28, 2009. The Renegade Rollergirls; Bend’s only non-profit Roller Derby League, will be participating in the 2009 Oregon Sports and Fitness Expo February 27 and 28, 2009 presented by National Fitness and Desert Brawl, at the Deschutes County Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way in Redmond, Oregon. The … Continue reading
Bend Winterfest is coming up—the weekend of the 13th, 14th, and 15th. It takes place down in the Old Mill District, and features: In addition to the ice carving exhibitions, fireworks, Mojo Music Eruption in the Festival Center, children’s activities at Snowflake Village, the ever popular U.S. Cellular snowboard and … Continue reading
Not a whole lot on the radar for happenings during the middle of winter, but a couple of things caught my eye that seemed worth mentioning. This Saturday is Deschutes Brewery’s annual Crabfest (their 7th) taking place at their Mountain Room. I don’t know if there are any reservations left … Continue reading
Boondocks Bar & Grill—formerly Jokers—is hosting the Rock for Barack Inaugural Ball on Tuesday, January 20th. It starts at 7pm and prices range from $20 to $35. Please join us for a celebration of the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America!! We’ve … Continue reading
What: Oregon State Extension is proud to sponsor Ignite Bend (a community event) What is Ignite Bend? If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 PowerPoint slides and they rotated automatically every 15 seconds. Around the world people have been putting … Continue reading
Event: That’s So Gay, White Party When: January 10th, 8pm to 2am. Doors at 7:30 Where: The Shilo Inn Banquet Hall: 3105 O.B. Riley Road Bend, OR 97701. phone:(541) 389-9600. Performers: Comedian Jackie Jones. Returning to host the evening once again. Website is www.JackieJonesMakesMeLaugh.com, or www.MySpace.com/JackieJones, and www.YouTube.com/user/1Jsquared. She is … Continue reading