Artist Favianna Rodriguez takes the stage for COCC’s Nancy R. Chandler speaker series. Delving into the intersection of art, social justice and the imagination, Rodriguez will explore the power of art to inspire social change. $10
Celebrate the arrival of spring in style! Peruse the Spring Makers Market for a dose of creativity and community spirit. With more than 25 vendors, local brews, live tunes, raffles and even impromptu flash tattoos, there’s something for everyone. Plus, you’ll be supporting the work of local nonprofit Street Dog Hero.
We throw this party properly! Live music by Las Estrellas (Musica de la Tierra Caliente) – Specialty Beer & Cocktails – Fresh Elotes & Tamales – Food Trucks (including the best Mexican food in Bend from Sopa) – Come for all the festivities!
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Don’t miss a marvelous Turkey Day tradition, Bend’s famous I Like Pie fun run on Thanksgiving morning, November 28 at 9 am. Choose from an untimed 5k community run/walk and a shorter untimed family-fun run/walk, both of which start and finish in the Old Mill District’s Center Plaza. Better yet, you’ll earn some post-race pie […]
Join us for our abundant four course prix fixe dinner on Thanksgiving Day, including some of your favorite holiday dishes. View the complete menu on our website: https://www.oxfordhotelbend.com/the-kitchen.htm Dinner will be served from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thanksgiving day, with Georges Bouhey performing jazz piano from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Cost: $52 […]
The Old Mill District is pulling out all the stops for the biggest shopping day of the season with huge discounts up to 60% off, plus amazing one-of-a-kind deals. Get the most out of Black Friday and small business Saturday with great specials from independent, regional and national stores, all in a beautiful environment that […]
Holiday Bazaar Benefit for Cottage Grove Youth Bowling November 30th Cottage Grove Armory 628 E Washington Ave ~CG 10am-4pm Over 40 vendors, chair massage, live painting workshop, raffles, Scentsy, knives & survival gear, crafts, Lularoe, home decor, tumblers, crafts, woodworking, hand knitted & crocheted items, Colorstreet, painted signs, metal art, Jewelry, Younique, homemade fashion accessories, […]
Holiday Bazaar Benefit for Cottage Grove Youth Bowling November 30th Cottage Grove Armory 628 E Washington Ave ~CG 10am-4pm Over 40 vendors, chair massage, live painting workshop, raffles, Scentsy, knives & survival gear, crafts, Lularoe, home decor, tumblers, crafts, woodworking, hand knitted & crocheted items, Colorstreet, painted signs, metal art, Jewelry, Younique, homemade fashion accessories, […]
Join us for an afternoon of delight on December 1st in the Bond Room, at the Oxford Hotel, and let your creativity and imagination take over as we welcome the holiday spirit. Last year's Gingerbread House party was an absolute blast and we're looking forward to seeing you again! Gingerbread houses are $20 each and […]
Go With the Flow: Restoration and Resilience in Stream Systems and the Human Gut* Dr. Matt Orr, assistant professor at OSU-Cascades, will discuss how disturbance in Central Oregon stream systems has led to habitat degradation—and how disturbance of the human gut from antibiotics and an industrial diet leads to chronic diseases such as obesity, autoimmunity […]
Go With the Flow: Restoration and Resilience in Stream Systems and the Human Gut* Dr. Matt Orr, assistant professor at OSU-Cascades, will discuss how disturbance in Central Oregon stream systems has led to habitat degradation—and how disturbance of the human gut from antibiotics and an industrial diet leads to chronic diseases such as obesity, autoimmunity […]
This winter, new Curator of Art and Community Engagement Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos) will shine light on our marvelous art collection through a series of lectures and workshops. In this session, learn about weaving from this region through an Indigenous Critical Art Theory lens. Each event can be enjoyed individually or in continuum. $10, Members […]
The 8th Annual NorthWest Crossing Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, sponsored by VisitNWX and Harcourt The Garner Group Real Estate, will continue the fun holiday tradition of lighting the majestic 65-foot Ponderosa Pine tree located on NW Crossing Drive, one block east of Mt. Washington Drive. Attendees are encouraged to bring food donations for the Salvation […]
This winter, new Curator of Art and Community Engagement Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos) will shine light on our marvelous art collection through a series of lectures and workshops. In this session, learn about weaving from this region through an Indigenous Critical Art Theory lens. Each event can be enjoyed individually or in continuum. $10, Members […]
Come on an adventure! Almost everybody has bones. Birds, bears, and bobcats do. What about you? Let’s look at different types of bones and why they are important. Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories, and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks filled with exciting artifacts while journeying through […]
Come on an adventure! Almost everybody has bones. Birds, bears, and bobcats do. What about you? Let’s look at different types of bones and why they are important. Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories, and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks filled with exciting artifacts while journeying through […]
Please join us for our Annual Meeting with Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D., to hear about the Museum’s recent accomplishments and upcoming plans. Afterward, stay for appetizers at our annual Member Appreciation Night. Enjoy photo opportunities with Father Christmas, storytelling and activities for all ages. Members will receive 20% off most merchandise in Silver Sage […]
Please join us for our Annual Meeting with Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D., to hear about the Museum’s recent accomplishments and upcoming plans. This RSVP is for the Annual Meeting only. Members will receive 20% off most merchandise in Silver Sage Trading!
This year's main stage TED Women event showcases the theme BOLD and BRILLIANT, which we will screen for our local audience. In addition, we will feature local panelists, discussion, our trademark Hydroflasks, and refreshment. We will screen fresh talks from the amazing speakers at TED Women (see program here.) Come to the amazing new space […]
Join a Museum curator to view raptors in Central Oregon. Visit the Fort Rock area to observe the natural behaviors of raptors including golden eagles, ferruginous hawks, prairie falcons, merlins and more. Transportation provided. Weather permitting. $50, Members receive 20% discount
In this three-hour drawing workshop, learn basic life drawing techniques through study of the wonderful Indigenous baskets that live here in the Museum. This workshop is suitable for teens and adults of any skill level. Materials will be provided. $30, Members receive 20% discount Free to tribal members
“Seasons Squared”, our group show for December, features 12” x 12” artwork, four for each season of the year. Each artist has chosen their season and interpreted it in their style and medium. The show opens December 6, from 4-8pm during Bend’s First Friday Gallery Walk in the Old Mill District. Every year Tumalo Art […]
Sunriver Music Festival presents concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer, at the Sunriver Resort Homestead on December 7th at 6:30 p.m. Aaron Meyer captivates audiences worldwide with electrifying stage presence and awe-inspiring virtuosity. In this special appearance, he’s bringing his four-piece band plus guest vocalists The Brown Sisters.
Produced for Minidoka National Historic Site, this film tells the story of a group of Americans and their incarceration by the U.S. government in the High Desert of southern Idaho, purely on the basis of race. “Minidoka: An American Concentration Camp” explores the lasting impact of incarceration on Japanese-Americans, through decades of shame and silence, […]
Come on an adventure! What do you know about the life of a tortoise? Dive into the world of shells and scutes as you imagine living as a tortoise for a day. Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories, and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks filled with exciting […]
Join us for an advance screening of OPB’s new historical documentary Oregon’s Moon Country. Before the 1969 moon landing, almost all the Apollo astronauts trained in Central Oregon, where unique lava formations were thought to resemble the lunar surface. The event features a screening of the half-hour Oregon Experience documentary followed by a Q&A. Doors […]
Come on an adventure! What do you know about the life of a tortoise? Dive into the world of shells and scutes as you imagine living as a tortoise for a day. Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories, and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks filled with exciting […]
David Kreitzer Fine Art Open Studio Showcase American artist David Kreitzer, who is celebrating his 55th Year as a professional artist, gives a special new open studio oil and watercolor showing of California oak hills and vineyards, “Nishigoi” koi images from the historic Paso Robles Inn koi ponds, New York Café mornings, figures, landscapes, and […]
Short Description: Every year Bend’s most dedicated paddling enthusiasts dress up their canoes and kayaks in bright lights and holiday garb and paddle around the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District. This is also a spectator friendly event! See Tumalocreek.com for more details! Long Description: Every year Bend’s most dedicated paddling enthusiasts dress up […]
Bring a camera and take a photo with Father Christmas. Our beloved 1880s character of holiday past will be waiting for your wish list in the historic ambience of the Hall of Exploration and Settlement. Decorate your own cookie for $1!
You are invited to join us on Saturday, December 14th from 1-4 pm. We are having a live painting demo in the gallery by Laurel Buchanan and Gene Costanza. Coffee and hot chocolate will be available. Come and see how a small painting is created using techniques and tools. This will be another opportunity to […]
Special screening of the new movie, "A Stone in the Water" at Eagle Mountain Event Center, 2221 NE 3rd St. Bend, OR 97701. A dark thriller starring Bonnie Bedelia ("Diehard," "Salem's Lot"), Melissa Fumero ("Brooklyn 99"), and actors from the Bend community. Synopsis: An all but forgotten murder, thirty-five years in the past, triggers a […]
Special screening of the new movie, "A Stone in the Water" at the Eagle Mountain Event Center, 2221 NE 3rd St. Bend, OR 97701. A dark thriller starring Bonnie Bedelia ("Diehard," "Salem's Lot"), Melissa Fumero ("Brooklyn 99"), and actors from the Bend community. Synopsis: An all but forgotten murder, thirty-five years in the past, triggers […]
Come on an adventure! Discover the beauty of winter as we use the great outdoors in the heart of winter as inspiration for our artwork this week. Take home cards to send to loved ones! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories, and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks […]
Come on an adventure! Discover the beauty of winter as we use the great outdoors in the heart of winter as inspiration for our artwork this week. Take home cards to send to loved ones! Children ages 3-5 and their caregivers investigate science, art, music, stories, and culture in a fun, hands-on manner. Don backpacks […]
A quieter time for children and adults with physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the Museum after hours. Father Christmas will be on hand until 6:00 pm to visit with attendees and take a photograph. This event is free for individuals, family and friends.
Join us for Christmas Dinner! Our special buffet menu includes a variety of decadent starters, entrees, and deserts to choose from- view the complete menu on our website: https://www.oxfordhotelbend.com/the-kitchen.htm Dinner will be served from 1:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with Georges Bouhey performing jazz piano from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Bouhey will also be […]
Visit some 20 Art Galleries in Sisters: Enjoy beautiful art, good company, refreshments, music, demonstrations, hors d’œuvres, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for during and following the stroll. Visit with actual artists and their work including: Fine art and contemporary paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass artistry, jewelry, and many more types of artistry. […]
Celebrate the end of 2019 with a fabulous four-course prix fixe dinner in the heart of downtown Bend. Full menu is available on our website: https://www.oxfordhotelbend.com/the-kitchen.htm. Seatings are at 6:00 pm & 9:00 pm. Cost: $64 per person, $20 for ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under. Call 541.382.1010 for reservations today! Don't […]
This winter, new Curator of Art and Community Engagement Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos) will shine light on our marvelous art collection. In this lecture, learn about the 2D works in our collection through an Indigenous Critical Art Theory lens. Each event can be enjoyed individually or in continuum. $10, Members receive 20% discount Free to […]
This winter, new Curator of Art and Community Engagement Sara Siestreem (Hanis Coos) will shine light on our marvelous art collection. In this lecture, learn about the 2D works in our collection through an Indigenous Critical Art Theory lens. Each event can be enjoyed individually or in continuum. $10, Members receive 20% discount Free to […]
