Chabad of Central Oregon will light the Menorah in the Old Mill District. Gather for music, performances, delicious treats, and a joyful ceremony that marks the beginning of the Festival of Lights. 🌟 This annual celebration welcomes everyone to share in a moment of unity, hope, and community as the Menorah shines bright.
Come meet Sandra Claus, grab a freshly baked cookie, a butterbeer or hot cocoa, and get into the magical mood of winter! New makers each weekend! Nov 29/30, Dec 6/7, Dec 13/14, Dec 20/21. 10 am-5 pm
The weather outside is getting colder. There’s frost on the ground and a nip in the air. Winter is coming! Join us after hours in the warmth of the Museum for festive fun every Thursday in December (excluding Christmas Day) when Winter Nights returns. Here’s what to expect each evening: Cookie decorating, storytelling and dance parties. […]
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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.
Stewart Harvey, author of Playa Fire: Spirit and Soul at Burning Man, will present images from his 30 years of photographing Burning Man. He will discuss the origins and evolution of the event, as well as the impact Burning Man artists are having on global art, culture and community.
Calling all ghouls and goblins! Celebrate Halloween at the Museum. Hear tales that make you tremble. Uncover myths about not-so wicked wildlife. Visit the Miller family and explore their favorite spooky traditions from the early 20th century. Costumes encouraged, but please wear face coverings instead of costume masks.
John James Audubon was one of the first people to tag birds with the intent of tracking their annual cycles. How has this study evolved? What tools and technologies do scientists use today to understand bird migration? Join us to hear from Dr. Autumn-Lynn Harrison, program manager of the Migratory Connectivity Project and research scientist […]
The Venardos Circus, a unique Broadway-style circus performance, has been touring the U.S. since its debut at the L.A. County Fair in 2014. It is reinventing the American Circus tradition for a new generation with Broadway-style flair, bringing joy to people across the U.S. Theatre lovers and nostalgic circus fans alike will appreciate the intimate […]
Winter hours begin at the High Desert Museum, open daily from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Large, diverse natural areas such as the Marble Mountain Wilderness Area in California function to help populations persist during times of extreme change. Join Dr. Robert Fernau, research associate at the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of California, Davis to hear an inspiring 36-year case history of 70 butterfly species in the Marble […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon invites you to a hilariously beneficial evening of comedy, auctions and awards. This year, let BBBSCO join you, Thursday November 12th, in your home for our virtual gala and help us end the wait for so many Littles in our area. We invite you to set up your […]
Printmaker Adell Shetterly’s exhibit of hand-pulled prints, “Impressions”, opens at Tumalo Art Co. November 6, from 4-7pm. The show highlights a variety of print processes from monotype, monoprint, collagraph and combinations of print forms and media. From memories and moments in time, Adell’s images integrate abstraction, withcolor and texture inspired by natural environs. Much like […]
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.
