Sunriver Swings fore Strings Golf Tournament
2020-10-11 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
12th Annual SWINGS FORE STRINGS golf tournament, Sunday October 11th at the Woodlands Course in Sunriver. Sunriver Resort and Sunriver Music Festival present this opportunity to support a great cause and enjoy a wonderful day of golf, drinks, live music, and camaraderie! Gather your friends and colleagues and sign up now at www.sunrivermusic.org or call 541-593-1084.
Time: 1:00 p.m. shotgun start – scramble format
Location: Woodlands Golf Course, Sunriver Oregon
Contact: Sunriver Music Festival, information@sunrivermusic.org, 541-593-1084, www.sunrivermusic.org
Cost: $130 player entry; $520 foursome entry. Contact us at 541-593-1084 or information@sunrivermusic.org to discuss fantastic sponsorship opportunities, too!

Senior Day
2020-10-14 09:00 - 17:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Visitors 65 and older are invited to enjoy the Museum for free on this day. The Museum will also be open to the general public.

2020 Bend Venture Conference
2020-10-15 - 2020-10-16 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
The Bend Venture Conference is a yearly celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation, connecting investors, companies and business leaders. Over the past six years, investments and prizes totaling over $11 million were awarded to 38 companies from across both Oregon and the county. This year’s conference will take place both in person in Bend, Oregon, and virtually online on October 15-16, 2020.

Wildlife Conservation Photography Workshop
2020-10-17 08:00 - 14:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Join wildlife curators and volunteer photographers to learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care. The workshop will take place outdoors with social distancing. Face coverings are required. Participants should have a thorough understanding of their camera’s settings. Participants are welcome to attend a preliminary meeting online on Friday, October 16 to learn what to expect and techniques to maximize opportunities during the workshop.

Exhibit Opening: "The Image Hunter"
2020-10-17 09:00 - 17:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Come experience a unique, colorful and captivating exhibition, and consider an old master and his motivations through a new lens. We are pleased to introduce The Image Hunter: On the Trail of John James Audubon, an exhibition featuring work by the artist Hitnes. John James Audubon (1785 – 1851) was an ornithologist, naturalist and painter. Audubon was the first to describe several Western birds to science, including the Bell’s vireo and Western meadowlark. He explored the country for over a decade in the early 1800s to create his opus, The Birds of America (1827–1839). Many consider this color-plate book of 435 watercolors, reproduced from hand-engraved plates, to be one of the finest ornithological works ever completed.

Museum and Me
2020-10-17 17:00 - 20:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
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.

Virtual Event: Burning Man Then and Now
2020-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
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.

High Desert Halloween
2020-10-24 10:00 - 13:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
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.

Virtual Event: Smithsonian Guest Lecture: Unraveling the Mysteries of Migration with Dr. Autumn-Lynn Harrison
2020-10-28 18:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
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 at the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center.
6:00 pm — 7:00 pm
FREE but registration is required. This is a virtual event and an email with login instructions will be sent the day of the event by 12:00 pm.

Venardos Circus at Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center
2020-10-29 - 2020-11-01 | Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
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 experience and sentimental way the show pays homage to circus traditions through the lens of high-quality entertainment for a modern family audience.

Winter Hours Begin
2020-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Winter hours begin at the High Desert Museum, open daily from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Virtual Natural History Pub: Biodiversity in Times of Change
2020-11-02 18:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
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 Mountain Wilderness. Understanding how their populations survive can teach us about the environmental factors relevant to the persistence of other populations over time.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon 23rd Annual Comedy for Kids' Sake Online Fundraising Auction
2020-11-05 - 2020-11-13 | OR
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 own party pod and enjoy an evening with friends and family participating in a safely distanced atmosphere, bidding on your favorite auction items, viewing our video presentation, and contributing to our cause in a way that is comfortable for you.
The event will kick off on November 5th as we open our online bidding platform to the public. Discover old favorites and new additions to our silent auction. Then we will roll out our Live Auction items over the next 6 days until the day of our event. Stay tuned, on November 12th, as we release our video presentation filled with beneficial humor, caring information, and a joyful award on our YouTube channel. Watch, bid, laugh, donate, & ignite potential.
Children benefit from a caring adult mentor who can inspire their potential. Studies show youth with mentors do better in school and reach higher levels of education than those without. Hundreds of kids in our region, from Madras to La Pine, need quality adult mentors. You have the power to defend the potential that is in all youth and assist Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon with their goals, and change a life for the better, forever.
Although we cannot all be together in one room to celebrate this year, we will all be together in one community, on one night, for one cause! Join us and become a DEFENDER OF POTENTIAL and help end the wait for those littles that need us.
Don’t get BBBSCO CFKS FOMO! The only cure is to host a BBBSCO Comedy Night party pod. A variety of party pod options are available to support your night. Party Pod spots and supplies are limited so get yours reserved today.
For more details and information contact Jenni Garner, Events Coordinator @ events@bbbsco.org or call (541) 389-1409 x107

Printmaker Adell Shetterly with "Impressions" in November
2020-11-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Tumalo Art Co., 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. #407, Bend, 97702
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 the first impressions we make on others upon a first meeting, the first impressions made from a plate as it contacts a sheet of paper pulled through a press deeply influence the direction of the printmaker. Each print technique creates unique effects that cannot be created by any other means.
“Many of my works are inspired by encounters with nature and recorded with photography to be brought forth at a later date to explore the question, ‘What if’? What if I focus on just this piece in the photo? What if I quiet my mind and remember the sense of place or feeling from this photo?”, explains Adell. “I am fascinated by printmaking as an art form; there are so many permutations. Design possibilities, techniques and variations in each technique provide hours of creative exploration. Every new work reinforces what I do know and it also instigates excitement for what comes next. Printmaking is innovative, creative and wide open to interpretation. It has its own lexicon and l hope, lasting impressions.”
Tumalo Art Co is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District, open 7 days a week. tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144.

Museum and Me
2020-11-12 17:00 - 20:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
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.

Virtual Event: The Art and Culture of Burning Man
2020-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Katie Hazard, Burning Man Project’s associate director of Burning Man arts, will share what makes the art and culture of the event so unique. She’ll also reflect on this year’s transition to virtual and how that shaped the event.
FREE but registration is required. This is a virtual event and an email with login instructions will be sent the day of the event by 12:00 pm.

Central Oregon PubTalk
2020-11-19 16:30 - 19:00 | McMenamins, 700 NW Bond St.
Come experience the final PubTalk of 2020 with us. You will not want to miss this highly entrepreneurial event. Kick off the holiday season by networking, and listening to experienced speakers, and pitching companies.
This event will be held in-person and live streamed virtually straight from three rooms at McMenamins. If you plan to join in-person, know that COVID-19 precautions will be in place.

Thanksgiving Day
2020-11-26 10:00 - 16:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
The High Desert Museum will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 26, 2020.

"Where In the World", December Group Show at Tumalo Art Co.
2020-12-04 10:00 - 19:00 | Tumalo Art Co., 450 SW Powerhouse Dr. #407, Bend, 97702
“Where in the World”, our group show opening, December 4, is a celebration of where we would have gone this year if not for the pandemic and where we are planning to go in the future. Be there through art and dream along with us. We will not host an artists reception this month due to concerns about Covid, but are open regular hours—10am-7pm Monday through Saturday and 1am-6pm Sunday. please come and enjoy the show during those times, and stop by Friday December 4 up till 7pm.
Every year Tumalo Art Co. artists make a huge array of tiny art that is affordable for gifts—from tiny original paintings, to hand-made ornaments, custom jewelry, glass, cards, gift tags and more. Perfect for those who want a heartfelt, original holiday! Check out our sparkly, white trees full of creative treasures and GIVE ART!
Follow us at facebook.com/tumaloartco and @tumaloartcompany for three times weekly clues to our Hidden Treasure Hunt throughout December in the Old Mill District.
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District open 7 days a week, 10-7pm every day but Sunday, when we are open 11-6. tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144.

Sunriver Music Festival presents concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer
2020-12-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2020-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 | OR
Sunriver Music Festival and Sunriver Resort present concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer at the Great Hall on December 5th at 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. Aaron Meyer captivates audiences worldwide with electrifying stage presence and awe-inspiring virtuosity. A very limited amount of tickets are available for these special, socially-distanced LIVE concerts following all public health considerations to ensure your safety and enjoyment, or you could join in the livestream experience! sunrivermusic.org

Heart of Oregon Corp's 20th Anniversary
2020-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Heart of Oregon Corps is celebrating 20 years in 2020, and you’re invited to celebrate with us! For 20 years we have inspired and empowered Central Oregon’s young people to make positive change in their lives. Help us mark the occasion with a virtual celebration!

HDCM Online Silent Auction
2020-12-10 12:00 - 2020-12-15 12:00 | OR
High Desert Chamber Music’s online silent auction begins at noon on Thursday, December 10th and run through noon on Tuesday, December 15th. Take care of your holiday shopping or treat yourself to some of our incredible items – we have beautiful handmade items and art works by local favorites. If wine is your pleasure, we can definitely take care of you! How does a luxury vacation to Diamante Cabo San Lucas sound? Or take care of yourself and/or your employees with a private presentation by Laura Putnam, wellness expert. More information about how to view the silent auction items and register as a bidder can be found online at HighDesertChamberMusic.com

HDCM Thirteenth Annual Gala
2020-12-12 19:00 - 19:30 | OR
High Desert Chamber Music’s Thirteenth Annual Gala will be going virtual! This online event will be FREE to attend in the comfort of your own home. Bob Shaw from the KTVZ Newschannel 21 Team returns as this year’s host.
The presentation will include a special concert featuring Executive Director Isabelle Senger performing alongside John Fawcett and Mateo Garza – two members of our Spotlight Chamber Players alumni.
There will also be an online auction that will begin on Thursday, December 10th and run through Tuesday, December 15th. More information about how to view the silent auction items and register as a bidder can be found online at HighDesertChamberMusic.com

Black Butte Ranch’s Winter Carriage Rides
2020-12-26 11:00 - 2020-12-28 15:00 | OR
Create memories with our family carriage rides. December 26, 27, 28 – Carriage rides will be available for reservations for December 26, 27, and 28, 2020. Bring up to 10 family members for a 30-minute private ride. – $100.

New Year's Resolution Preparation Party!
2021-01-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
Rock your Movement-Based 2021 Resolution!
With the expertise of both a local physical therapist and a health coach, you’ll discover your big why, SMARTen up your goal, learn how to ramp up activity safely, get sport-specific training tips, and incorporate critical self-care fundamentals in this FREE interactive Zoom party!
Don’t let nagging injuries or past failures quench your desire for positive change!

Sunriver Music Festival's Young Artists Scholarship Auditions
2021-02-08 - 2021-04-15 | Sunriver Music Festival, PO Box 4308, Sunriver, 97707
Tune in, advanced music students of Central Oregon, this is for you! Sunriver Music Festival’s Young Artists Scholarship applications are due April 15th and auditions will be June 4-6th. To qualify, students must be a permanent resident of Central Oregon, perform at an advanced level, aspire to a career in classical music, and intend to major in music in college. Scholarships of $200-$5,000 are awarded to successful applicants ages 11-24 through one masters degree. Learn more at sunrivermusic.org. Call: 541-593-1084 Email: information@sunrivermusic.org

Passion, Drive, Bravery: The Life of Jessi Combs
2021-02-17 18:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
In 2019, professional racer Jessi Combs, who is included in the exhibit Daredevils, set a new land speed record in Oregon’s Alvord Desert. Tragically, she died while setting this record. The Jessi Combs Foundation has gone on to honor her legacy by empowering women to defy stereotypes and take on new challenges. In a virtual panel discussion, Dana Wilke and Graham Suorsa, Jessi’s friends and members of the foundation, will reflect on Jessi’s inspirational life.

Virtual Natural History Pub: Environmental Justice and the Movement to Diversify Public Lands
2021-03-01 18:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Since the turn of the 21st century, a movement has emerged to address racial and ethnic inequities in public lands access, recreational use and employment. This movement emphasizes access to nature as an environmental right. Dr. Sarah D. Wald, associate professor of environmental studies and English at the University of Oregon, provides an overview of this movement, its historical precedents and the challenges it faces through the lens of environmental justice.
