Bend Magazine

June show at Tumalo Art Co. features Sarah B Hansen
2019-06-07 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
“Colors of the Spirit”, a semi-abstract collection of landscape paintings in mixed media, reflecting Sarah B Hansen’s interpretation of the West Coast, opens June 7, from 4-8pm during Bend’s First Friday Gallery Walk at Tumalo Art Co.
Instead of painting exactly what she sees, Sarah paints how she feels. Each landscape painting has a dominant color, and that color has it’s own meaning within the piece. For instance, yellow is the dominant color in Balance (shown here) and signifies both balance and clarity. A hallmark of Sarah’s work is her use of unique marks, including hand-writing, and layers of texture from other materials.
Sarah will also be introducing her series of paintings featuring birds that are part of a bird life list she began in 1979. She has committed to painting one bird per week and says, “I will only be painting birds on that list, which will also include recent additions from Costa Rica and Italy where I have recently hosted painting workshops.”
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of Bend’s Old Mill District open 7 days a week. tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144.

Movement in Place
2019-06-13 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Two intermedia works
by Harmonic Laboratory
Artists from Harmonic Laboratory,
the award-winning art collective
whose works are included in Desert
Reflections: Water Shapes the West,
will discuss the value of interdisciplinary
exploration and the
importance of water in the High
Desert. In this multimedia presentation,
learn about the inspiration behind
their installations, gain insights into
their creative processes and explore
the development of their audio and
visual ideas.

Venardos Circus
2019-06-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-06-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-06-16 13:00 - 17:30, 2019-06-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-06-20 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-06-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2019-06-22 13:00 - 20:30, 2019-06-23 13:00 - 17:30 | Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
The Little Circus That Could
The Venardos Circus held its first performance in 2014 at the LA County Fair. Created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster Kevin Venardos, the show features Cirque-level acrobatics, hand-balancing, aerialists, juggling and much more. It was just a little Circus… but it had great BIG dreams. In the years since, Venardos Circus has grown into a living example of the power of dreams, reinventing the American Circus tradition for a new generation, and bringing joy to people everywhere.
REDMOND, OREGON
Deschutes County Fairgrounds 3800 Southwest Airport Way, Redmond, OR 97756
June 13th – June 23rd
Click the link below for ticket information!

Bite Of Bend
2019-06-14 - 2019-06-16 | OR
The Bend Premier Real Estate Bite Of Bend Returns
June 14th-16th!

Bringing together chefs, bartenders, brewers, food enthusiasts, home cooks, and local purveyors for a three-day food festival on the streets of downtown Bend! Last year, the Bite of Bend showcased over 40 food & beverage vendors from around the region. New this year — Cocktail Week!
Bite Of Bend 2019
Friday, June 14 (5-10pm)
Saturday, June 15 (11am-10pm)
Sunday, June 16 (11am-6pm)
There will be live music, food, drink and fun for all ages!
Live Music (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday)
Three days of live music! Friday night includes performances from Circle of Willis, The Hawthorne Roots and Eagle Eyes.
Saturday festival goers will be treated by six performances – The Notables Swing Band, Redbird The Band, Toast And Jam, The Bond Brothers, Darin Jones & The Last Men Standing and closing out the night will be Chicago’s Lowdown Brass Band.
Finishing off the festival Sunday night is the Travis Ehrenstrom Band, Honey Don’t, Juju Eyeball and the Idle Poets!
Top Chef Competition (Saturday 11am-6pm & Sunday 11am-3pm)
The “Kitchen Stadium” comes alive with delicious tastes and smells of Central Oregon’s most talented chefs. Two full sized kitchens will be set up for the Top Chef Competition right in the middle of downtown. The kitchens will hold a full pantry that each team has access to for their ingredients.
For those unfamiliar with the Top Chef event format, two chefs are presented with a mystery ingredient and must, in 45 minutes, come up with an entree that wows the palettes of the distinguished panel of judges. They must also prepare either an appetizer or dessert to go with. We will start with eight chefs in a round robin format. Winners of each round will advance to the next stage, leading up to the final championship round to determine who will be the 2019 Bite of Bend’s Top Chef!
Mixology Showcase (Friday 5-9pm & Saturday 11am-9pm)
This 2-day event celebrates the best of the region’s cocktail culture, including best spirits, mixers and latest cutting-edge cocktail techniques. The Mixology Showcase features competitions such as the Bartenders Brawl, tastings, pairings, workshops and a gathering of industry professionals, cocktail connoisseurs and at-home mixologists.
Cocktail Week (June 10-14)
Cocktail Week is a week long celebration of the Central Oregon cocktail scene culminating with the Mixology Showcase and Bartender’s Brawl at the 2019 Bite of Bend. Ten bars and restaurants will each be paired up with one of ten regional distilleries to create a unique cocktail featuring the distillery’s spirits. These creations will be made available at the participating establishments for $5 during Cocktail Week and also be featured in the Summer Happy Hour Guide hitting stands on June 6, 2019.
Bend Business Showcase (Saturday & Sunday)
The Conscious Living Showcase. It’s a wonderfully popular shout-out showcasing those businesses who help us live a healthy lifestyle in Central Oregon.
Bite Of Bend Beer Run (Sunday, June 16, 12pm)
Brought to you by Princess Athletic, the Beer Run sends participants along a 5k race loop through Drake Park along the Deschutes River and back through Columbia Park, enjoying the fine beer from 10 Barrel, Cascade Lakes, Deschutes and Immersion breweries along the way. Runners will finish with a full beer while perusing the delicious vendors available at The Bite of Bend! The first 500 racers will receive a commemorative Bite of Bend Beer Run souvenir. Bonus prizes are awarded to participants in best costume.
Little Hopper Root Beer Run (Saturday, June 15, 12pm)
Little ones like to drink and run too — drink root beer, that is! Another PacificSource Kids Rock the Races event, runners between the ages of 3-10 will have a blast on this fun course! Participants will race while building the key components of their root beer float, concluding with a refreshing and thirst-quenching root beer and frozen yogurt finish!

Volunteering at festivals and races is a great way to meet new friends and get involved in the community! Plus, it includes awesome perks, too – discount to an upcoming LIOE Race or free entry to an upcoming festival. Sign up and experience the rewarding feelings that come with giving back to the community and meeting new people!

Lay It Out Events produces more than 20 festivals, races and contract events each year. Events include Oregon WinterFest, Bend Fall and Summer Festivals, Bite of Bend, The Little Woody, Cascades Wedding Show, Balloons Over Bend Children’s Festival and Theater in the Park. LIOE Races include the Happy Girls Run Series, Haulin’ Aspen, Salmon Run and Kids Rock the Races. For each ticketed event and race, LIOE donates a portion of proceeds to local nonprofit organizations. Through our beneficiaries, we raise awareness and much-needed funds for vital nonprofit groups across the Northwest. In the past 10 years, LIOE has donated over $225,000 to local charities and nonprofits. We look forward to seeing you at the event, we couldn’t do it without you!

Central Oregon Summer Kick-off Show
2019-06-14 17:00 - 20:00 | OR
Join Copeland Gallery for our first ever Summer Kick-off Show! Featuring, the incredible Central Oregon Cascades. The show will take place on June 14th, from 5 PM to 8 PM. Meet the Artist- Chad Copeland, as he answers questions about his adventures. Beer, Wine, and Cheese will be served.
COPELAND GALLERY, 57100 Beaver Drive, Building 24, Suite 110, Sunriver, OR 97707

The Parnells
2019-06-14 19:00 - 21:00 | OR
Join us for pizza, drinks, sunset and music! The Parnells are an Americana/Country band from Bend, OR, bringing a sexy, indie flare to the classic country sound. Powerful vocals, tight harmonies and strong guitars drive their rootsy sound.

Venardos Circus
2019-06-15 13:30 - 20:30 | OR

Introduction to Pickleball Clinic
2019-06-15 17:00 - 19:00 | OR
Interested in learning more about pickleball but don’t know where to start? Lisa Palcic from Pickleball Zone is hosting a two hour clinic for beginners on behalf of Friends of the Children on Saturday, June 15th at 5pm.
Learn the basics of the game, rules, techniques and some live play! Limited to the first 32 participants!

Celebrate National Pollinator Week!
2019-06-17 09:00 - 2019-06-23 17:00 | OR
June 17 – 23 is National Pollinator Week! Come and celebrate by learning more about the pollinators upon which our local ecosystems and food system depend.

Traditional and Contemporary Native Art Show
2019-06-21 17:00 - 2019-06-23 15:00 | Sisters, Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
June 21 – 23 Summer Solstice Weekend Art Show at Raven Makes Gallery in Sisters, Oregon
Join us in welcoming three exemplary artists for a three show and sale of new, original works! Antique ledger paper artist Terrance Guardipee, Blackfeet, painter Jason Parrish, Navajo, and pop-art/multi-media artist Roger Perkins, Mohawk will be at Raven Makes Gallery in Sisters, Oregon, June 21 -23.
These well-known artists show full engagement in their cultural histories with personal insights and imagery that express powerful shifts in contemporary art and our society as a whole.
Opening reception, refreshments Friday 5 – 8 pm, Saturday panel discussion 1:30 pm, final sales through Sunday 11 – 3.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet Terrance Guardipee, Jason Parrish and Roger Perkins in person and engage in the dynamic art market for contemporary Native art.

BAD Pacifist
2019-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | OR, United States
Join us for pizza, drinks, sunset and music. Bad Pacifist is a Central Oregon based folk rock trio with a mix of moody melodic songs as well as upbeat grooves that you can’t help but vibe to. With three part harmonies and thoughtful lyrics, they capture and hold the room from beginning to end.

Miller Ranch Sawmill Demonstration
2019-06-22 11:00 - 15:00 | OR
Full steam ahead! See the 1904 Lazinka Sawmill in action and discover how critical steam-powered sawmills were to homesteading families in the High Desert.

Waterston Desert Writing Prize Workshops
2019-06-26 16:00 - 17:30 | OR
Get ready for the Waterston Desert Writing Prize Award Ceremony by participating in one of three creative writing workshops led by poet and author Ellen Waterston, Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford and award winning fiction writer James Anderson.

Waterston Desert Writing Prize Award Ceremony
2019-06-26 18:30 - 20:30 | OR
Award presentation and readings by winning author, finalists and “A Desert Conversation” with distinguished writers Dr. Patricia Limerick, Bruce Berger and Kim Stafford. This literary award honors writing that illustrates artistic excellence, sensitivity to place and desert literacy.

Central Oregon PubTalk
2019-06-27 17:00 | McMenamins, 700 NW Bond St.
Once again, Central Oregon PubTalk features one amazing keynote and two new, recently launched startups sure to get your imagination going. Check out the spotlight below for more information on our keynote speaker, one of Bend’s biggest rock star entrepreneurs.
Keynote Speaker:
Mike Wallenfels, SVP Global Sales, Helen of Troy
Pitching Companies:
Allison Barnard, CEO & Founder, Terra Frma
Shannon Enete, CEO & Founder, Adventure Guru

Water in the West
2019-06-27 18:00 - 19:00 | OR
Historian Patricia Limerick, a
renowned scholar, director of the
Center of the American West and
professor at the University of Colorado,
Boulder, will share her insights on
issues surrounding water in our
region. She’s written widely on the
challenges facing Westerners today
and guided discussions that seek open
dialogue and problem solving around
contentious topics while offering a rich
historical context.

4th Friday Art Stroll In Sisters, Or, 4-7pm
2019-06-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
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.
The Sisters Arts Association was formed in 2015 by a group of artists and supporters that believe the arts are an important part of a healthy community and an essential component of the enrichment of culture. The association exists to provide its members with a unified voice for the nurturing and enriching of the arts and to create a spirit of togetherness among artists, community and all who visit Sisters, Oregon. More at www.SistersArtsAssociation.org

Adventure Calls Central Oregon
2019-06-28 17:00 - 20:00 | The Village at Sunriver, 57100 Beaver Drive, Sunriver, OR, 97707, United States
Join Copeland Gallery for our first ever Summer Kick-off Show! The show will take place on June 28th, from 5 PM to 8 PM and will feature our brand new Central Oregon content. Meet the Artist- Chad Copeland, as he answers questions about his adventures. Beer, Wine, and Cheese will be served. COPELAND GALLERY

Akins + Aosmos
2019-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 | OR, United States
Join us for pizza, drinks, sunset and music!

Artist Studio Tour in Sisters, Sat/Sun, June 29 & 30
2019-06-29 10:00 - 2019-06-30 16:00 | Sisters, Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR, 97759, United States
Artist Studio Tour in Sisters, Sat/Sun, June 29 & 30: A self-guided map tour around Sisters featuring 25 artists working in their working studios giving demonstrations: painters, potters, jewelers, glass artists, photographers and sculptors. Meet the artists and view their work, up-close-and personal. See tour map, artists & details @ http://www.sistersartsassociation.org/2019-artist-studio-tour-3

In a Landscape: Classical Music in the Wild
2019-06-29 18:30 - 20:00 | OR
The outdoor concert series comes to the 1904 Miller Family Ranch with pianist Hunter Noack and a 9-foot Steinway grand piano. Explore the ranch while listening to the music via wireless headphones. It’s an experience like no other!

July 4th Old Fashioned Festival
2019-07-04 08:00 - 16:00 | Drake Park, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, Bend, OR, 97701, United States
Enjoy the holiday with your friends and family at the Bend Park & Recreation District’s Old Fashioned July 4th Festival sponsored by Bend Pet Express. It’s a day filled with old-fashioned fun & games, food and festivities – you won’t want to miss out!
Make a day of it: Begin at 8:00 am in Drake Park with the annual Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast then cruise to downtown Bend by 9:00 am with your dog, llama, wagon, bicycle or stuffed animal for the popular Bend Park & Recreation District Pet Parade. The parade kicks off at 10:00 am sharp and circles through downtown for 1.5 miles.
After the Pet Parade, head back to Drake Park between 11:00 am – 4:00 pm to enjoy the Festival with live music, local artisans and delicious food. Don’t forget to cruise through the expanded Kids & Family Area brought to you by the Law Offices of Warren John West where kids of all ages will be entertained with FREE old fashioned fun and games.
July 4th Activities & Schedule:
Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am – 11:00 am
Presented by the Sunrise Lions Club
Live Music, Entertainment & Pie-eating contests!
Presented by Northwest Community Credit Union
11:00 am – 4:00 pm on Pavilion Stage
11:00 am — National Anthem
11:30 am — Music
1:15 pm — Pie Eating Contest
2:00 pm — Music
Sign up for the Annual Pie Eating Contest at the Festival beginning at 11 am. Space is limited. Contest at 1:15 pm.
Old Fashioned Games: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sponsored by Bigfoot Beverages
3-Legged Race, Gunny Sack Race, Parachute Play, Hula Hoop Contest, Ball Relays, Water Balloon Toss, Sponge Relay, Watermelon Eating Contest
Kids & Family Fun Area: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
It’s all fun and games with the following:
• The Fish Fling – presented by Hydro Flask
• Flush-a-Duck – presented by Brown & Brown Northwest Insurance
• Helicopter Landing at 11:30 am in Harmon Park – presented by AirLink
• The Bend Fire Department
• Deschutes National Forest
• Friends of the Children
• The Humane Society of Central Oregon

Danae Bennett-Miller July featured artist at Tumalo Art Co.
2019-07-05 16:00 - 20:00 | OR
Danae Bennett-Millers opens her show, “Seeking the Nature Within” at Tumalo Art Co in the Old Mill District, Friday July 5, from 4-8pm during Bend’s First Friday Gallery Walk. Danae presents new bronze sculpture and original printmaking of wildlife in her organic, flowing style.
