One thing I found while writing my book on Bend’s beer history was definitely a greater appreciation for our local museums. Both the High Desert Museum and the Deschutes Historical Museum are terrific organizations that offer fascinating glimpses into the history, environment, and culture of our region, and annual memberships … Continue reading
October is a great month, not only for pumpkins and fall colors, but of course because of Halloween! I’ve written about various haunted buildings are Bend in the past around this time (and it’s a good time to revisit those this month!), and the Deschutes Historical Museum has taken it one step further … Continue reading
If you’re looking for something to do today, the High Desert Museum is opening their doors for their semiannual Free Family Day, from 10 to 4pm! It’s going to be a busy day so head out as early as you can if you’re going. And the museum has a note: … Continue reading
In two weeks the High Desert Museum will be opening a new exhibit I’m a little excited about: Brewing Culture: The Craft of Beer. It’s promising more than just the history of beer and brewing, and is the perfect addition for the Museum to complement our beery culture here. Oregonians … Continue reading
Today from 10am until 4pm the Des Chutes Historical Museum is holding their Annual Chili Feed and Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser—an event that’s been going on every year for over 30 years(!). The chili feed itself runs from 11 until 2:30, provided by Millie’s Chili, and vendors will be on hand selling terrific … Continue reading
This Saturday the 14th is the annual Summer Shootout Marble Tournament for kids taking place at the Des Chutes Historical Museum from 10 to 2. The tourney is split into two categories: kids ages 7 to 12, and “Young at Heart” ages 13 and older. Here’s the press release: Kick … Continue reading
The High Desert Museum has another one of their Free Family Days coming up this Saturday the 25th, offering free admission all day from 10am until 4pm. The “Free Family Saturday” complimentary admission program supports the educational mission of Mid Oregon Credit Union by providing the community with the opportunity … Continue reading
This Saturday is the first of several upcoming free days at the High Desert Museum, a really good deal that gets you in to the Museum during their regular (winter) hours of 10 to 4 for, yes, free. The “Free Family Saturday” complimentary admission program supports the educational mission of … Continue reading
With Christmas fast approaching and shopping days running short, it’s time once again to do a local holiday gift guide, presenting a variety of locally-made products and local stores and shops to hopefully give you a number of ideas for your shopping needs. I know it’s counterintuitive and not as … Continue reading
This week, from the 25th through the 27th (Thursday through Saturday) the Des Chutes Historical Museum is again holding their annual “Historical Haunts of Downtown Bend Heritage Walk” which takes visitors through Bend’s colorful downtown history and historic buildings (though not inside of them) with a Halloween twist. If you … Continue reading