Bend Magazine

Chanukah Celebration
2016-12-29 17:00 - 17:30 UTC | Old Mill District, 475 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend, 97702
The Old Mill District will host a Menorah Lighting on Thursday, December 29 at 5pm in Center Plaza by the footbridge in the Old Mill District. Lively music, hot drinks and potato latkes.

The Abyss Release Celebration
2016-12-16 11:00 - 23:00 | Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House, 1044 NW Bond Street, Bend, 97701
Join us at our Bend Pub for our 11th annual release celebration of The Abyss!! This year, not only will we be releasing our classic version, but you can also get the two special variations as well: The Abyss 100% aged in Scotch barrels, and The Abyss 100% aged in Brandy barrels. YUM!!!! And we’ve got more…
Sampler trays of The Abyss 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 + The Abyss Nitro
New beer swag for sale
Bottles for sale: The Abyss 2016, 2015, 2014, and the specialty versions Rye, Cognac, Scotch, and Brandy
Special Menu:
The Abyss Braised Elk Osso Bucco:
Tender Elk Osso Bucco braised with aromatic vegetables, rosemary, sumac, cinnamon and sea salt. Served in a rich abyss demi with fresh spätzle sautéed with rainbow chard and Tuscan kale, walnut gremolata finish.
Cassoulet:
White beans, sausage, duck leg confit, tomato and herbs in a rich stock enhanced with The Abyss – Brandy.
Pork belly and Polenta:
Fresh pork belly roasted and seasoned with a lightly candied glaze, served on a bed of polenta with greens and a decadent jus made from The Abyss.
The Abyss Ganache:
House made graham and toasted marshmallow
We hope you can make it out to celebrate with us! Merry ABYSSMAS!

The Night Before The Night Before Christmas
2016-12-15 19:30 - 2016-12-16 22:00 | Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St, Bend, OR, United States
The Night Before The Night Before Christmas. A Christmas Comedy by Cricket Daniel. Directed by Susan Benson. A reprisal of the 2015 SOLD OUT Holiday Hit starring the Original Cast!
Lou has wrestled with a big ball of tangled Christmas lights for the last time! He is grabbing the sunblock, his Elvis in Paradise album and his wife Carol, and hopping on the Pineapple Express to Hawaii! Escaping New Jersey, the freezing cold, his nutty family and most of all… The Holidays, is exactly what Lou plans to do. However, a freak snowstorm leaves the couple stranded in the airport and their dream of sipping Pina Coladas on the beach is in peril. Will a couple of unexpected characters help restore Lou’s Christmas Spirit in the St. Nick of time?

MBSEF Mass Start Skate
2016-12-13
Younger skiers start first at this mass start 3K event to celebrate the start of the racing season.

Annual Christmas Paddle
2016-12-09 15:15 - 18:00 | Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe, 805 SW Industrial Way, Bend, 97702
Get some lights and holiday decorations on that kayak and join your community Friday, December 9 for the Annual Christmas Lights Kayak. Paddlers should meet at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe at 3:15pm and the crowd will depart from the dock at 4pm to paddle upstream up to the Flag Bridge. On the way back down, the crew will assemble in formation and give some photo opps for the decorated boats. Spectators should plan on seeing the decorated boats from approximately 4:15-6pm.

Canyon Rumble Frozen Half/10K/5K
2016-12-03
Multi-distance trail though Willow Canyon in Madras benefitting the the MADras Runners Jack Watts Memorial Scholarship.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
2016-12-02
Annual fun run’s 5K and 1 miler kick off the downtown Bend Christmas parade.

Annual NorthWest Crossing Tree Lighting Ceremony
2016-12-01 18:00 - 19:00 | NorthWest Crossing, 2672 NW Crossing Dr., Bend, 97703
NorthWest Crossing will be lighting the 65-foot Ponderosa pine located in the breezeway between presenting sponsor Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate and All Mixed-Up in its neighborhood center on N.W. Crossing Drive. This fun holiday tradition will help to bring people together and kick off December just right.
In addition to the tree lighting, Santa will be on hand for a visit, the Summit High Choir will perform Christmas music, free hot cocoa from NorthWest Crossing and a Bend Fire Department is bringing a ladder truck for the kids to explore. Visitors are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Bend Fire Department’s Santa Express, which distributes food to needy families throughout the city. Those who bring a donation will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of several NorthWest Crossing Gift Baskets stuffed with merchandise and gift certificates from NorthWest Crossing businesses.

Carriage Rides
2016-11-26 13:00 - 2016-12-29 16:00 | Old Mill District, 680 SW Powerhouse Dr,, Bend, 97702
Enjoy complimentary carriage rides with Cowboy Carriage, brought to you by the Old Mill District. They will pick up and drop off between Francesca’s and Ben & Jerry’s on the following dates (weather permitting) below. Donations and tips will benefit Kids Center, a local non-profit that helps prevent child abuse.
Dates/Time: Carriage Rides are from 1-4pm on the select following dates (weather dependent):
Saturday-Sunday, November 26-27
Saturday-Sunday, December 3-4
Saturday-Sunday, December 10-11
Friday-Friday, December 16-23
Tuesday-Thursday, December 27-29

I Like Pie Run/Walk
2016-11-24
Footzone’s annual untimed race featuring food donations for Neighbor Impact and lots of pie for the afterparty.

Bend Thanksgiving Classic
2016-11-24
Timed 5K, 10K and family-friendly Gobbler Walk through the Old Mill District benefitting Girls on the Run of Deschutes County.

Trout Steak Revival
2016-11-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Old Stone Performing Arts Center, 157 NW Franklin Ave., Bend, 97701
Trout Steak Revival has earned a place in the bluegrass scene by performing to sold-out audiences, winning awards (including an Emmy), and becoming regulars at various music festivals. Now, they’re bringing their dynamic musicianship and intricately woven harmonies to The Old Stone!

To Tell The Truth
2016-11-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Old Stone Performing Arts Center, 157 NW Franklin Ave., Bend, 97701
After the resounding success of their first night of Storytelling, producers Two Twisted Sisters return with an all new program of true stories told by local luminaries, this time revolving around the theme, “What was I thinking?”

Bend Ale Run
2016-11-12
Race through the foothills on Bend’s west side and finish in NorthWest Crossing for the Bend Ale Festival.

Happy Girls Sisters Trail Half Marathon and Road 5K
2016-11-05
Female teams of all ages and skill levels test their strength along Peterson Ridge or a 5K road race through downtown Sisters.

Robbie Fulks
2016-11-02 19:30 - 23:30 | Old Stone Performing Arts Center, 157 NW Franklin Ave., Bend, 97701
Music

Danny Barnes with Cascade Crescendo
2016-11-02 19:30 - 21:30 | The Old Stone Performing Arts Center, 157 NW Franklin Ave., Bend, 97701
Banjo player extraordinaire and 2015 recipient of the 6th annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass, Danny Barnes is described as “one of a kind” and widely acknowledged as “one of the best banjo players in America. Produced in association with 4Peaks Music Festival.

Nashelle Jewelry's 17th Anniversary Celebration
2016-10-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Nashelle Jewelry at the Old Mill, 661 SW Powerhouse Dr. Suite 1301, Bend, 97701
Please join us in celebration of our 17th anniversary with Heather Nashelle! Champagne, macaroons, and refreshments will be served, along with 17% off everything in the store. First 17 customers to arrive after 5pm receive a Pay It Forward Bracelet with purchase.

Batacular!
2016-10-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Deschutes National Forest, Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District Office, 63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend, 97701
The Deschutes National Forest is partnering with Discover Your Forest to host “Batacular,” a day of fun bat activities for kids and adults from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 29th. Participants will learn about bats while enjoying themselves at various fun activity stations. Join forces with conservationists around the country during Bat Week, an annual event sponsored by the US Forest Service and others to raise awareness for bat conservation worldwide.
This family friendly event will be held at the Deschutes National Forest headquarters at 63095 Deschutes Market Road, Bend, OR 97701. The event is free, open to the public and Halloween costumes are encouraged, take a walk down the fashion “Batwalk” and win a prize for your costume!
If you’re planning to attend, please RSVP by Friday, October 21 to Discover Your Forest Community Engagement Director, Stacey Cochran at stacey.cochran@discovernw.org.
Bat Week: Bat Week is an annual, international block of programs and media appearances designed to raise awareness for bat conservation worldwide. Bat Week is organized and supported by the US Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bat Conservation International, the Organization for Bat Conservation, The Save Lucy Campaign and Wildlife Acoustics. This year Bat Week will be held from October 24-31. For more information, visit www.batweek.org

Halloween Cyclocross Crusade
2016-10-29 08:00 - 2016-10-30 17:00
Thousands of racers compete in two days of ghoulish, gritty racing for all categories on the National Championship course through the Old Mill District, hosted by Deschutes Brewing.

5th Annual Monster Dash
2016-10-29
Halloween run through Drake Park benefitting Younity’s bullying prevention programs. Courses include a 5K, 10K and Little Monster Miler; costumes encouraged.

Chatham County Line
2016-10-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Old Stone Performing Arts Center, 157 NW Franklin Ave., Bend, 97701
Chatham County Line is a veteran bluegrass group at the top of its game powered by poignant songwriting and inventive acoustic arrangements that draw upon a broad array of American roots influences, highlighted by their trademark three- and four-part harmonies that shine throughout their music.

Bend Design Conference
2016-10-20 - 2016-10-21
Presented in an interactive dialogue format based on the belief that creative disruption requires diverse inputs and ideas, attendees can expect a series of conversations, workshops, tours, and exhibits by and for creative innovators everywhere. The organizers envision it as a conference for people of all disciplines who are curious about how design can interpret, connect and shape our world.
This year’s keynote speaker, Victor Saab, believes our education model is broken and the future of work depends on a new way of approaching how we all learn. Saab was recently inducted into Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for his work in education.

Chipotle Fundraiser for Friends of Trees
2016-10-19 11:00 - 22:00 | Chipotle Mexican Grill, 222 NE Emerson Ave, Ste 100, Bend, 97701
Trees rock! And, you too can be a tree hugger because Chipotle Mexican Grill has teamed up with Friends of Trees, a nonprofit that has planted half a million trees in Oregon, Vancouver and Washington. On Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., all Oregon Chipotle restaurants will donate 50 percent of their sales to Friends of Trees.
Customers simply need to present a fundraiser flyer (printed or on their phone) or mention Friends of Trees to the cashier before payment.

FALL COLORS WANDER
2016-10-18 09:30 - 11:00 | Indian Ford Meadow Preserve
Join the Deschutes Land Trust and Kelly Madden for a short stroll to learn about one of our flagship Preserves, Indian Ford Meadow. Enjoy some of the best mountain views in Central Oregon with some of the most beautiful fall colors. Take in the vibrant yellow aspen leaves and red willow twigs as you explore the Preserve’s pine forest and sage meadow. Registration is required and opens 1 month prior to the event.

Bend Venture Conference
2016-10-13 - 2016-10-14
As the largest angel conference in the Pacific Northwest, companies can enter for funding at early or growth stages and compete for more than a million dollars of investment capital.

Pub Run to 10 Barrel Brewing Company East
2016-07-11 00:00 - 23:59 | FootZone Bend, 842 Northwest Wall Street, Bend, OR, 97703, United States
The run begins at FootZone at 5:30 PM. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to test out shoes. The route leads to 10 Barrel East where an ice-cold “Pub Beer” awaits. For those not inclined to run, meeting at 10 Barrel at 6 PM is an option. The event features prizes, raffles, and a fun atmosphere.
