Support your local wildlife hospital at the Think Wild Fundraiser and Supply Drive at Oregon Spirit Distillers. Bring cash donations or supplies to aid injured and orphaned native wildlife.. Enjoy live music, food, raffles and a silent auction, with $2 from every cocktail purchase going to Think Wild.
Gear up for the 44th annual SELCO Pole Pedal Paddle, Central Oregon’s premier multi-sport event. Individuals, pairs and teams tackle the alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, cycling, running and kayaking course stretching from Mt. Bachelor to Bend’s Old Mill District. Don’t miss out on this iconic race, a cornerstone fundraiser for MBSEF to support more than […]
Much Ado About Nothing By William Shakespeare Directed by Miriam A. Laube June 1 – October 12, 2024 Allen Elizabethan Theatre Love is in the air, even as two of history’s most tumultuous couples volley hilarious quips and damning accusations. Will the truth win in this dazzling, music-filled production? “Thou and I are too wise to woo […]
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Discover the artistry and craftsmanship of woodworking. At the Miller Ranch, you’ll have a chance to see woodworking tools in action and learn about the process of working with wood in 1904. FREE with Museum admission!
Discover the artistry and craftsmanship of woodworking. At the Miller Ranch, you’ll have a chance to see woodworking tools in action and learn about the process of working with wood in 1904. FREE with Museum admission!
Do you enjoy fine dining, live music, AND doing good for your community? Then SAVE THE DATE for the 5th Annual Farm to Fork Dinner and Fundraiser! Moving this year to the beautiful Seventh Mountain Resort, this popular event is hosted by Aperion Management Group and benefits Heart of Oregon Corps and its work to […]
Do you enjoy fine dining, live music, AND doing good for your community? Then SAVE THE DATE for the 5th Annual Farm to Fork Dinner and Fundraiser! Moving this year to the beautiful Seventh Mountain Resort, this popular event is hosted by Aperion Management Group and benefits Heart of Oregon Corps and its work to […]
Join us virtually for the sixth annual awards ceremony of the Waterston Desert Writing Prize, honoring nonfiction book proposals that illustrate artistic excellence, sensitivity to place and desert literacy. Featured will be readings by two finalists, the winner of the inaugural student prize, and the 2020 overall winner. The evening will conclude with an exciting […]
The High Desert’s former lakebeds, salt flats and canyons have made it an ideal place for daredevils and risk-takers. Daredevils looks at the people who have tested the limits, from Evel Knievel to Kitty O’Neil, attempting death-defying feats such as jumping a canyon or going faster than anyone thought possible. FREE with Museum admission!
Human success has come at the expense of many nonhuman species. Due to human actions, the extinction rate is higher than the natural “background” rate. Some native species, such as the Oregon spotted frog, are threatened. How do we feel about the permanent loss of species–and how should we care for those that remain? Join […]
A quieter time for children and adults who experience physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites. Face coverings are required. Free for individuals, friends and family! RSVP strongly recommended.
This high-energy entrepreneurial event showcases the Bend Venture Conference Early Stage semi-finalists as they deliver fast-paced, three-minute pitches to a live and virtual crowd. The audience along with an expert panel of judges will vote to decide which five companies advance to present at BVC on October 15-16, 2020. Join us either in person or […]
Daredevils take risks that for most of us are unimaginable. Our newest exhibition highlights why the High Desert has been the site of many death-defying feats and explores the meaning risk-taking plays in our lives. Join co-curators Dustin Cockerham and Laura Ferguson as they reflect on the exhibit’s creation and hear from Denny Edwards and […]
