Farm to Fork Dinner & Fundraiser
2020-09-13 15:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Do you enjoy fine dining, live music, AND doing good for your community? Then SAVE THE DATE for the 5th Annual Farm to Fork Dinner and Fundraiser! Moving this year to the beautiful Seventh Mountain Resort, this popular event is hosted by Aperion Management Group and benefits Heart of Oregon Corps and its work to inspire and empower positive change in the lives of young people through jobs, stewardship, and education.
The event will take place on the evening of Sunday, September 13, 2020. Sponsorship opportunities are now available at https://heartoforegon.org/news-events/farm-to-fork/.
Limited public tickets will go on sale 2 months prior to the date of Farm to Fork.

Woodworking at the Miller Ranch
2020-09-12 11:00 - 15:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Discover the artistry and craftsmanship of woodworking. At the Miller Ranch, you’ll have a chance to see woodworking tools in action and learn about the process of working with wood in 1904.
FREE with Museum admission!

Sole Support Walk
2020-09-12 11:00 - 13:00 | OR
Step out on Parkinson’s disease … six feet apart, at this year’s Sole Support Central Oregon walk.
Join Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon, September 12 at Ponderosa Elementary between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. for a drive-thru event. Turn in donations, collect t-shirts (earned by raising $100+), gather other goodies, and get your car decorated!
Then choose your own adventure by walking one of our suggested 1k or 5k routes or select your own walk location! Share your Sole Support weekend pics via social media and help us in this giant step out on Parkinson’s.
Your time and fundraising supports local wellness and education programs for local patients and families living with Parkinson’s in our community.
Registration is required at www.solesupport.org or 800.426.6806
Ponderosa Elementary School, 3790 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701

Virtual Natural History Pub: Pollinators and First Foods
2020-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Join bee entomologist Sarah Gardner of Beecology Consulting, LLC to learn about her research on the native bees in Northeastern Oregon that pollinate First Foods (culturally significant plants) for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla.
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 Saturday Market
2020-09-05 10:00 - 16:00 | OR
Central Oregon Saturday Market where the seller is maker. If you’re interested in great food and handcrafted jewelry, artwork, wood working, clothing and much much more than the Central Oregon Saturday Market is the place to visit. There is something here for everyone.

Dee McBrien-Lee, presents "Vertical Interlude" at Tumalo Art Co. in September
2020-09-04 16:00 - 20:00 | OR
Drawn to the ever-changing show-offs in her backyard garden and the beauty of the forest sentinels when they have shed their seasonal colors, Dee McBrien-Lee was inspired to create these newest works in her series “Vertical Interlude”, opening September 4, from 4-7pm at Tumalo Art Co.
“2020 has been a year fraught with chaos. No matter who you are, current events have touched each and every one of us in some way. In trying to navigate through everything it was important to me to be able to set aside what was going on and find focus in the beauty and gifts that surround us,” says Dee. “I wanted to create works that would bring joy, perhaps solace and comfort to the viewer.” In doing so she decided to work in a more relatable style, but not completely abandon, her abstract leanings by looking for patterns in nature. Inspired by the simplicity and meditative quality of vertical line, it became her focus.
Preferring bold color and line combined with many layers to create the finished pieces Dee seeks to create a mood or draw a reaction with her work and strives to create a dialog amongst her viewers.
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in the heart of the Old Mill District, open 7 days a week. www.tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144.

Virtual High Desert Rendezvous
2020-08-29 18:30 - 21:30 | 1859, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
The High Desert Museum’s annual fundraiser, High Desert Rendezvous, is going VIRTUAL and you can attend for FREE! Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 6:30 pm PDT for a new kind of Rendezvous. While we will certainly miss your presence, we hope you will join us for an entertaining program, live and silent auctions, raffle and more surprises. This site will also include a preview of and the opportunity to bid on the 2020 Art in the West exhibition pieces. Help make this year’s High Desert Rendezvous a success and invite your friends!
This year’s event will celebrate Honorees Bill and Gail McCormick.
Stay tuned for more details and auction previews!

Lazinka Sawmill Demonstration
2020-08-08 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-07-25 11:00 - 15:00, 2020-06-27 11:00 - 15:00 | 1859, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
Full steam ahead! Discover how critical this steam-powered sawmill was to homestead families in the High Desert while seeing it in action.
FREE with Museum admission.

New hand-blown glass by Nancy Becker for August
2020-08-07 16:00 - 19:00 | OR
Nancy Becker’s hand-blown glass in her August show at Tumalo Art Co. represents tuning into Central Oregon’s environment after a five-year stay in the Southern United States. ”Songs on the Wind” opens Friday, August 7, from 4-7pm following Covid-safe requirements.
“I notice there are little songs being sung throughout the fabric of nature. So my pieces are about those songs. Is the song in the wind? What are we as individuals singing right now?”
Nancy’s palette for these new glass creations represent high desert color, and many employ clear glass giving them luminous transparency. The spirals inherent in each glass shape is meant to communicate the revealing that occurs in nature, each moment unique and unfolding. Also included in the show will be several new pieces from her “Dance of the Flower Fairies” series
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery, open 7 days a week in the heart of the Old Mill District. tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144.

3rd Cascades Futurity and Aged Event
2020-08-07 - 2020-08-16 | Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR, 97756, United States
Cascades Futurity is Oregon’s ONLY major NCHA approved cutting horse futurity that hosts over 450 premier quarter horse athletes from over 10 states to compete $150,250 in prize money. Cattle supplier, Symons Beef Ranch, in Madras is the supplier of 3,500 head to compete against at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, August 7-16, 2020. Along with the cutting, Cascades Futurity will highlight the Western Heritage Mercantile filled with local artisans, a ranch branding competition featuring, Paradise Rose, an authentic western cuisine catering company based out of north-central Oregon.

Festival Faire Online Auction
2020-08-06 12:00 - 2020-08-11 12:00, 2020-08-06 - 2020-08-11 | OR
Festival Faire is Sunriver Music Festival’s premier fundraiser of the year, enabling us to continue nurturing the next generation of artistic talent and presenting world-class music for Central Oregon. A note from Ludwig van Beethoven: “I’m still wearing the Birthday hat! We WILL still celebrate me this year! Mark your calendars for August 6-11 to join in the online auction and virtual festivities. You and all your friends are invited to my party and this fun opportunity to keep the Sunriver Music Festival thriving! Tune in to sunrivermusic.org for all the details and to participate in my big Birthday bash.” ~ L.V.B.

4th Annual For the Love of Pets Benefit Festival
2020-07-18 11:00 - 17:00 | OR
Bring the whole family (two- and four-legged) to enjoy a good time benefiting local shelters and rescues! July 18, 2020 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at American Legion Park in Redmond.
This FREE, dog-friendly community festival is host to an IPA tasting, music, silent auction, raffle, dozens of vendors and adoptable pets galore. 100% of funds raised at the event are split among the beneficiaries, which are Brightside Animal Center, Three Rivers Humane Society, Humane Society of the Ochocos and Herd U Needed A Home.
Raffle announcements and giveaways every hour!
Bring product donations (e.g. cat litter, tennis balls, bleach) in exchange for raffle tickets.
Visit www.FLPBenefit.com for more details!

Totem Power—Katherine Taylor's oils open July 3
2020-07-03 16:00 - 19:00 | Bend, OR, 97702
“Totem Power”, a collection of paintings honoring Katherine Taylor’s totem power animals, opens July 3 from 4-7pm, at Tumalo Art Co. in the heart of the Old Mill District.
The Native American term “totem” means a sacred being or object, often symbolized by an animal that is used to guide an individual. Animals that repeatedly show up in a person’s dreams or real-life interactions offer that individual wisdom qualities that are unique to that creature.
The choice of the “totem” theme for Katherine’s July show turned out to be serendipitous as a global pandemic unfolded throughout the world . “As I painted each animal over these last three months, I drew on the powerful spirit qualities of them to help me cope.” For instance, the totem quality of a lion is said to be courage and strength. The lamb, innocence and forgiveness. A butterfly, grace and the ability to accept change. Each painting became a calming emblem for Katherine as she created it.
Tumalo Art Co. is an artist-run gallery in Bend’s Old Mill District open 10-7, Monday-Saturday and Sunday, 11-6. tumaloartco.com; 541-385-9144

Watch BET Awards 2020 Live Stream Free (virtual event) Online Full Show
2020-06-29 08:00 - 2020-06-30 17:00 | OR
The 20th anniversary edition of Black Entertainment Awards known as the “BET Awards” virtual event is set to Air on BET & CBS on Sunday, June 28 From 8pm ET. We have covered everything you need to know about BET Awards 2020 Virtual Event.
Watch Live at: https://online-tvchannel.org/BET2020/
The 2020 BET Awards will air June 28 as planned, but it will come together virtually. The show will be produced “using an array of innovative techniques and artist-generated content, promising an all-star lineup participation in the “celebration of black love, joy, pride, and power”. BET all ready announced this year’s show marks the 20th anniversary of the BET Awards and 40th anniversary of the network.
TV GUIDE: The “BET AWARDS” 2020 will simulcast LIVE at 8 pm ET across ViacomCBS networks including BET, BET HER, and will make its national broadcast premiere on CBS on Sunday, June 28 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT, 7:00-10:00 PM, CT).
Internationally, the show will simulcast on BET Africa at 2 am CAT on June 29th, followed by international broadcasts in the UK on June 29th at 9 pm BST, France on June 30th at 8:45 pm CEST and in South Korea on June 30th at 9 pm KST. BET will honor the ‘Best International Act’, along with the fan-voted category ‘Best New International Act’.
HOST: Comedian and actress Amanda Seales will host the show known as a comedian and creative visionary. the host of NBC’s “Bring the Funny” joined by a performance lineup including Alicia Keys, Chloe x Halle, Dababy, D Smoke, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Jonathan McReynolds, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Lonr, Masego, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Sir, Summer Walker,Usher, Wayne Brady and more.
PrTerrence J and Erica Ash will host the first interactive pre-show set to Air at 7 PM ET/PT on BET. Featuring celebrities, nominees, and special guests who will be participating in Black Entertainment’s biggest night.
PERFORMANCE: BET was created to stand at the forefront of black culture. We have made strides over the past two decades to create a space where black creativity, culture, and art have the opportunity to get the celebration it deserves in a world where it is systematically muted,” said Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET. “This year we’re looking forward to continuing the tradition of providing fans with those special, not to be missed moments of enrichment, entertainment, empowerment and also using our platform to create change for our community.
BET announces the first group of performers will feature performances by Alicia Keys, Chloe x Halle, DaBaby, D Smoke, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Jonathan McReynolds, Kane Brown, Lil Wayne, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, SiR, Summer Walker, Usher, Wayne Brady, and more.
NOMINEES: BET Network have already been announced with Drake leading the pack with six nominations, followed by Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch tied with five nominations each. Rounding out the top nominees with four nods each are Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Lizzo and DaBaby. Check out the complete list of nominees here.
ABOUT BET NETWORKS: BET, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC), is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news, and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel is in 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa, and France. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions including BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture, and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks – BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET’s growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.
ABOUT BET AWARDS: The “BET Awards” is one of the most watched award shows on cable television according to the Nielsen Company. The “BET Awards” franchise remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among African-Americans, and it is BET’s #1 telecast every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers, and athletes in a variety of categories.
BET AWARDS FUN FACTS: With an average 7 million viewers, the BET Awards remain the highest rated awards shows on cable television. The most nominated artist at the BET Awards is Beyoncé with 61 nominations (56 solo and 8 with Destiny’s Child). She also leads in wins with a total of 27. Chris Brown follows with 37 nominations and 14 wins.
Hip hop artists OutKast took home the first-ever BET award trophy during the first BET Awards ceremony on June 19, 2001. OutKast also won Video of the Year that night for “Ms Jackson”. Following the passing of Michael Jackson, the BET Awards scrambled to revamp the ceremony. Within three days of its airing on June 28, 2009 the ceremony became a tribute to the fallen star as routines were hurriedly changed to include Jackson’s greatest hits.
The only BET Ultimate Icon Award to date was awarded to Janet Jackson in 2015, which recognized her as a game changer in the fields of music, dance and video performances.
The BET Awards are a seminal event the biggest celebration of black culture, black accomplishment, black excellence, and black potential,” said Scott Mills, president of BET. “Our community, and the many millions who love black culture, look to the BET Awards for signature moments of enrichment, entertainment and empowerment. Recognizing the unique role the BET Awards plays for so many, and the challenging times we find ourselves in, we know it was more important than ever to deliver the BET Awards in 2020.
At BET, we place the health and safety of attendees, staff, vendors, and partners first, which is why the biggest night in black entertainment will go on implementing this innovative production direction,” added Connie Orlando, executive vice president of specials, music programming and music strategy at BET. “For the past 20 years, The BET Awards have paid homage to all things now and relevant. Despite the challenges of today, we will deliver a show filled with larger than life, inspiring, empowering and entertaining moments, which have shown the magic of our culture for over two decades.
Many other award shows have reacted to the COVID-19 pandemic by postponing their 2020 presentations. These include the Academy of Country Music Awards, which were postponed to Sept. 16, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions, postponed to Nov. 7. The BET Awards are among the first major award shows to stick with their original date, but modify the show to accommodate the current reality.

Museum and Me
2020-06-27 17:00 - 20:00 | 1859, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
A quieter time for children and adults with physical, intellectual and/or social disabilities to enjoy the High Desert Museum after hours. Explore the Museum’s newest exhibits and revisit your favorites.
Doors open at 5:00 pm.
FREE for individuals, friends and family.

Celebrate National Pollinators Week!
2020-06-24 10:00 - 14:00 | 539, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, 97702, United States
June 22 – 28 is National Pollinator Week! Celebrate with activities to learn more about the pollinators upon which our local ecosystems-and our food system-depend.
FREE with Museum admission.

June Show at Tumalo Art Co.—Danae Bennett-Miller, sculpture and original prints
2020-06-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Bend, OR, 97702
Danae Bennett-Miller’s exhibit, “Feathers & Fur”, opens June 5, from 4-7pm. The show includes a large sculpture of a deer, medium and small bird sculptures and new monoprints. All are one-of-a kind. Danae’s new work is about connecting with feelings past and present. “Animals have supported my emotional well being, and energized my artwork for 40 years.”
The impetus to create bird sculptures has come from Danae’s time in isolation on her ranch, where she observes the activities of birds and animals daily. “the birds symbolize freedom to me. They can fly wherever they want to and don’t know any borders. Their softness, color and movement inspire me to capture that feeling in bronze with iridescent patinas.”
Tumalo Art Co.’s June opening will follow the “new-normal” requirements—limiting the number of visitors in the gallery at one time, sanitizing often and requesting that everyone wear masks. Our first opening in over two months, we are excited to welcome our patrons back and are open in June regular hours, 10-7 Mon-Sat and 11-6 on Sun. tumaloartco.com; art@tumaloartco.com.

Common Ground: The Meaning of Extinction
2020-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 | High Desert Museum, 59800 South Hwy 97, Bend, OR, United States
Human success has come at the expense of many nonhuman species. Due to human actions, the extinction rate is estimated to be 1,000 times higher than the natural “background” rate. Some local, native species, such as the Oregon spotted frog, are threatened. How do we feel about the permanent loss of countless other species and how should we care for those that remain? Join this curator-facilitated discussion to express your thoughts and hear the perspectives of others in the community.
6:00 pm — 7:30 pm, doors at 5:00 pm
$5, Members receive 20% discount
RSVP: highdesertmuseum.org/ common-ground

Thorn Hollow String Band
2020-05-09 11:00 - 14:00 | OR
Thorn Hollow String Band
Hear some toe-tapping tunes from our pioneering house band!
11:00 am — 2:00 pm
Free with Museum admission
https://highdesertmuseum.org/events/thorn-hollow-string-band-20/
High Desert Museum
59800 S Hwy 97
Bend, OR

Wildlife Conservation Photography
2020-05-09 08:00 - 14:00 | OR
Join our wildlife curators to learn about and photograph the wildlife in our care. Experienced photographers will be available to walk participants through various camera techniques with portrait-style and action photography opportunities with raptors and mammals. Participants are welcome to explore the fundamentals of their equipment during a preliminary meeting on Friday, May 8 at 6:00 pm.
8:00 am — 2:00 pm (6:00 pm — 8:00 pm on Friday)
$150, Members receive 20% discount
Registration and prepayment required: https://highdesertmuseum.org/events/photography-workshop-may/
High Desert Museum
59800 S Hwy 97
Bend, OR

It’s Only Dirt When It’s on Your Boots
2020-05-04 19:00 - 20:00 | OR
It is easy for some people to dismiss dirt. But what is soil, why is it so important, and what different types exist in this region? How do soil properties relate to other aspects of an ecosystem? Dr. Ron Reuter, associate professor of natural resources at OSU-Cascades, will draw from his research in Oregon, as well as Costa Rica and Abu Dhabi, to give you a new perspective on the ground beneath your feet.
Registration opens Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
