Imagine a World - Biosphere 2 Presentation by Mark Nelson, Ph.D.
2022-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Mark Nelson, Ph.D., was one of an eight-person “Biospherian” crew that sealed itself into the self-contained Biosphere 2, an eco-laboratory featured in the exhibit Imagine a World. Today, he is chairman of the Institute of Ecotechnics, head of Wastewater Gardens International and has worked for several decades in scientific fields such as bioregenerative space life support and restoration of damaged ecosystems. Join Nelson as he shares about his experience and learnings through Biosphere 2 and his career.
Café open 6:15 pm–7:00 pm
7:00 pm–8:00 pm
$10 per person, Museum members receive a 20% discount

Rehab Concert
2022-04-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Midtown Ballroom, Bend, 97701
COME SEE REHAB LIVE!!!

Rehab Concert
2022-04-13 20:00 - 23:30 | Midtown Ballroom, Bend, 97701
COME SEE REHAB LIVE IN CONCERT!

Exhibition Opening Vanishing Night: Conserving Dark Skies in the High Desert
2022-04-16 09:00 - 17:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
The High Desert boasts some of the darkest night skies in the United States. But increasing light pollution emanating from urban centers threatens the health of species that depend on the dark. Vanishing Night: Conserving Dark Skies in the High Desert illuminates the critical role of dark skies for High Desert animals and our own cultural heritage. Join us to explore how we can protect the dark and reduce light pollution in our growing communities.

Roping on the Ranch with Antonio Huerta
2022-04-16 11:00 - 15:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Charros are the embodiment of a tradition that stretches back more than 500 years and helped unite the country in the years following the Mexican Revolution. Meet the real deal at the 1904 Miller Ranch! Antonio Huerta, a charro, will perform roping techniques and share the rich heritage of Mexican people with Museum visitors. See Antonio keep the past alive!

ALSO Home Virtual Benefit 2022
2022-04-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Online
6:00 PM Pre-Show
6:30 PM Live Event
Go to alsohomebenefit.com to register, purchase raffle tickets, and more!
We believe housing is a basic human right. Stable housing supports and enhances health, well-being, and community connectedness. Yet, for thousands of people experiencing intellectual and developmental disabilities, housing security is an escalating crisis leaving individuals and their families with few housing options.
Join us to learn more about how you can make an impact on affordable, accessible, and inclusive housing for people experiencing disabilities.
All funds raised benefit ALSO housing programs, ensuring not only a house but a HOME for the people we support.
An evening of stories and celebration | Elevated Wine & Cheese Experience packages | Live Auction Packages | Raffle | Golden Ticket | Special donation appeal | Impact for full inclusion

4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, All-Day 10AM-7PM
2022-04-22 10:00 - 19:00 | Downtown Sisters, Sisters, OR, United States
4th Friday Artwalk in Sisters, OR, All-Day 10am-7pm
Map, Galleries & More details at
https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks
@SistersArtsAssociation
Who? You and your friends
What? 4th Friday Artwalk
Where? Downtown Sisters, Oregon
When? Every 4th Friday, 10AM-7pm
Cost? Complimentary-Free
Visit the Art Galleries in Sisters featuring: A great time, beautiful art, good company, demonstrations, plus additional sponsoring restaurants and food venues for during and following the walk. 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 https://www.sistersartsassociation.org/4th-friday-artwalks

Museum and Me
2022-04-28 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.

Plateau Beading Workshop
2022-04-30 13:00 - 16:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs traditional artists Roberta Kirk, Merle Kirk and Tashina Eastman will lead a three-hour beading workshop. Representing three generations, these culture keepers will talk about and display traditional regalia and work with participants to create a beaded animal charm suitable for a backpack, keyring or purse. For ages 14+. Some experience with needlework and/or sewing is helpful but not required.

Natural History Pub Discovering Oregon’s Owyhee Canyonlands
2022-05-02 19:00 - 20:00 | McMenamins, 700 NW Bond St.
The Owyhee River flows for 280 miles through Nevada, Idaho and Oregon and is surrounded by a diverse landscape of canyons, hills and wildlife. Listen to three desert explorers, Michael O’Casey of Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Renee Patrick of Oregon Natural Desert Association and photographer Jim Davis, as they talk about sagebrush steppe ecology, recreation and conservation in one of the most remote places in Oregon’s High Desert.
This event is FREE, and registration is required.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, doors open at 5:30 pm
FREE
At McMenamins Old St. Francis School
700 NW Bond St., Bend

Exhibition Closing X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out
2022-05-08 09:00 - 17:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Don’t miss the final day of X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out! The Smithsonian’s National Collection of Fishes represents more than 70 percent of the world’s fish specimens and is the largest and most diverse collection of its kind in the world. Although the x-rays featured in the national collection were made for research purposes, the strikingly elegant images demonstrate the natural union of science and art and are a visual retelling of the evolution of fish. X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out features black-and-white digital prints of different species of fish. Arranged in evolutionary sequence, these X-rays give a tour through the long stream of fish evolution.

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert
2022-05-09 05:30 - 2022-05-14 20:00 | Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver, OR, United States
Art and Wine in the High Desert, an exciting fundraising event sponsored by the Sunriver Women’s Club, returns May 9 -14,2022. Tickets for the event are limited and are on sale now. Virtual wine pairing class and wine tastings must be purchased no later than April 28. Tickets for the live all-inclusive wine tasting and art expo, taking place on May 14 at SHARC in Sunriver, will be sold until the limit is reached. Concurrently, there is a virtual auction of art, wine, experiences, and more.
On Monday, May 9, the event kicks off with a virtual class about Unexpected Wine Pairings, sponsored by Bend’s Market of Choice.
Throughout the week of May 9 -13, there will be five virtual wine tastings to choose from, one each night: Maragas Winery (Central OR), Utopia Vineyard & Winery (Newberg, OR), Native Flora Winery (Dundee Hills), Domaine Roy et Fils (Dundee, OR), and Ken Wright Cellars (Carlton, OR). Wines are sent directly from the winery and a Zoom link connects attendees to the tasting.
New this year is a live wine and art expo on May 14 at the SHARC in Sunriver. Tastings are from carefully chosen wineries that represent different varieties of wine and growing regions: Abacela Winery, Anam Cara Cellars, Delfino Vineyards, Ken Wright Cellars, Lady Hill Vineyards, Lava Estate Winery, Left Coast Estate, Maragas Winery, Utopia Vineyard & Winery, and Willamette Valley Vineyards. A charcuterie item, a paella station, a dessert station, a glass of wine from a favorite winery and music by Wil Kinky are included in the ticket price.
And since art and wine pair well, artists from the Artists’ Gallery in Sunriver will be providing live demonstrations at the expo, creating an opportunity for a personal encounter with local artists who have created special pieces just for this event.

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert - “Unexpected Wine Pairings”
2022-05-09 17:30 - 18:30
Our week long Art and Wine event opens on May 9, 2022, with a virtual class, “Not Your Mamma’s Grilled Cheese with Unexpected Wine Pairings” by Kasia Wilson, Cheese Specialist with Market of Choice.
This class will most certainly include some surprises while sharpening your palate and entertaining talents.
Monday, May 9 5:30-6:30 p.m.
For more information or to buy tickets please visit our website at www.artmeetswine.org

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert
2022-05-09 19:00 - 20:00
Please join the Sunriver Women’s Club for our annual Art Meets Wine in the Desert virtual wine tasting.
Celebrate Oregon Wine Month in your home by yourself or invite friends and family and turn this into a house party! They are a fun way to have a unique experience while socializing and spending time with friends and family.
A lot of the wine that is offered is not available for retail. We are excited to provide you with the experience of world class wines together with winery hosts to take you on a journey through the 5 S’s of wine tasting: see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor.
Monday, May 9
Maragas Winery 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information or to buy tickets please visit our website at www.artmeetswine.org

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert
2022-05-10 19:00 - 20:00
Please join the Sunriver Women’s Club for our annual Art Meets Wine in the Desert virtual wine tasting.
Celebrate Oregon Wine Month in your home by yourself or invite friends and family and turn this into a house party! They are a fun way to have a unique experience while socializing and spending time with friends and family.
A lot of the wine that is offered is not available for retail. We are excited to provide you with the experience of world class wines together with winery hosts to take you on a journey through the 5 S’s of wine tasting: see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor.
Tuesday, May 10
Domaine Roy and Fils 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information or to buy tickets please visit our website at www.artmeetswine.org

Spring Charcuterie Boards and Willamette Valley Wine
2022-05-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Kara’s Kitchenware, 375 SW Powerhouse Dr #120, Bend, 97702
Join us at Kara’s Kitchenware – Chef Rocky will be helping our guests learn to make beautiful and delicious charcuterie boards focusing on springtime ingredients. We will be serving wine from one of our staff favorite Willamette Valley wineries, Dusky Goose.
Call the store for more details and to register for the class: 541-617-0312

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert
2022-05-11 19:00 - 20:00
Please join the Sunriver Women’s Club for our annual Art Meets Wine in the Desert virtual wine tasting.
Celebrate Oregon Wine Month in your home by yourself or invite friends and family and turn this into a house party! They are a fun way to have a unique experience while socializing and spending time with friends and family.
A lot of the wine that is offered is not available for retail. We are excited to provide you with the experience of world class wines together with winery hosts to take you on a journey through the 5 S’s of wine tasting: see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor.
Wednesday, May 11
Native Flora 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information or to buy tickets please visit our website at www.artmeetswine.org

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert
2022-05-12 19:00 - 20:00
Please join the Sunriver Women’s Club for our annual Art Meets Wine in the Desert virtual wine tasting.
Celebrate Oregon Wine Month in your home by yourself or invite friends and family and turn this into a house party! They are a fun way to have a unique experience while socializing and spending time with friends and family.
A lot of the wine that is offered is not available for retail. We are excited to provide you with the experience of world class wines together with winery hosts to take you on a journey through the 5 S’s of wine tasting: see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor.
Thursday, May 12
Utopia Vineyard 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information or to buy tickets please visit our website at www.artmeetswine.org

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert
2022-05-13 19:00 - 20:00
Please join the Sunriver Women’s Club for our annual Art Meets Wine in the Desert virtual wine tasting.
Celebrate Oregon Wine Month in your home by yourself or invite friends and family and turn this into a house party! They are a fun way to have a unique experience while socializing and spending time with friends and family.
A lot of the wine that is offered is not available for retail. We are excited to provide you with the experience of world class wines together with winery hosts to take you on a journey through the 5 S’s of wine tasting: see, swirl, sniff, sip and savor.
Friday, May 13
Ken Wright Cellars 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
For more information or to buy tickets please visit our website at www.artmeetswine.org

Central Oregon Health & Wellness Expo
2022-05-14 10:00 - 18:00 | Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
The CENTRAL OREGON HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO is coming to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center on May 14, 2022 and we hope you will join us for this new and exciting event. The Free Admission event is a day full of fun, connection, inspiration, education and shopping at Central Oregon’s premier meeting facility. This retail selling show provides an affordable and cost effective opportunity for local and regional businesses to showcase their products and services and interact with the active and engaged health conscious consumers of Central Oregon.
Receive Health & Wellness screenings and Information on a variety of subjects and learn how to live longer, better and happier.

Spring Art at the Music Hall
2022-05-14 10:30 - 2022-05-15 17:00 | High Desert Music Hall, 818 sw forest ave, Redmond, 97756
Dry Canyon Arts presents their Spring Art Show and Sale. Featuring local artists & artisans!

1904 Melodrama-RAMA
2022-05-14 11:00 - 13:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Villains, heroes and heroines! Melodramas were all the rage throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries. Join our living history traveling theater troupe at the Miller Ranch. Learn the basics of the 1900s melodrama and how to act like a villain and hero along with other famous characters! Each session is 15 minutes of melodrama fun for the whole family. New sessions at each half hour.

Art Meets Wine in the High Desert
2022-05-14 14:00 - 20:00 | Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center, 57250 Overlook Road, Sunriver, OR, United States
On May 14, we bring the tasting room from 10 unique wineries to YOU, right here in Sunriver.
These wineries represent the different wine regions in Oregon. There will be two separately ticketed sessions:
2:00 – 4:45 p.m.
5:15 – 8:00 p.m.
Artists from the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver will be doing live demonstrations during the event.
It will be a great opportunity to meet artists and purchase local art.
Your ticket will include wine tastings, food pairings and live music.
For more information or to buy tickets please visit our website at www.artmeetswine.org

Women in the West Weekend Stories and Poetry of Western Women with Kathy Moss
2022-05-14 19:00 - 20:30 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Visit the Museum on both Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon to meet with two of Eastern Oregon’s women buckaroos. Award-winning Western poet and storyteller Kathy Moss enthralls audiences with her tales of horse training, driving cattle and more. She’ll bring along her books and CDs to sell and to sign.
7:00 pm–8:30 pm,
doors open at 6:30 pm
Café open 5:45 pm–6:45 pm

Nghtspot : Bend Festival - Third Seven - N8ture
2022-05-20 21:00 - 2022-05-21 21:00 | The Capitol, 190 NW Oregon Ave, Bend, OR
Nghtspot : Bend is a 3 day festival of techno, house, and bass music located underground in Downtown Bend // – Third Seven – N8ture – Codi Carroll – Special Guest –

Birding for Breakfast
2022-05-21 07:00 - 09:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
The Museum grounds host a diverse population of migrating songbirds. Come before the Museum opens to experience the serene pleasure of strolling for sparrows. Tour independently or join a wildlife specialist or natural history volunteer to help you identify the birds. Coffee, tea and pastries provided.
7:00 am–9:00 am,
doors open at 6:30 am
$15, members receive 20% discount
