Upcoming Events-for more info, go to www.DowntownBend.org
November 5-9; Nature of Words-premier literary event-Tower November 7; 1ST Fridays-Gallery Walk-5-9p-hundreds converge upon downtown-worth staying open late November 8; Veteran’s Day Parade-11a-downtown streets closed for the morning for honorary event November 15; Wedding Expo-Tower-11a-3p-Tower will be decorated for a wedding! November 20; 3rd Thursdays-Ladies Night-5p+-dozens of shops & restaurants welcome ladies w/ specials November 28; Holiday Tree Lighting-6p-over 1,000 converge on downtown to sing carols & light the tree December 5; 1ST Fridays-Gallery Walk-5-9p-hundreds converge upon downtown-worth staying open late December 6; Christmas Parade-12p-Great Bend tradition-Wall Street closes for a few hours December 18; 3rd Thursdays-Ladies Night-5p+-dozens of shops & restaurants welcome ladies w/ specials December 18-22; Christmas Carol-family theatrical production-Tower
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TREE LIGHTING SCHEDULED Mark your calendars as we get ready for the holidays. This year, visits with Santa will happen at The Patio between Starbuck’s and North Soles on Wall Street. We want to send a big thanks to Bud and Carmen Capell for offering the space & North Soles for helping out. Santa will be there on Saturdays from 12-4 between Thanksgiving and Christmas-11/29, 12/6 (Christmas Parade at 12pm), 12/13 & 12/20.
The tree lighting will be held again the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 28th at 6p. We will have choirs, music, Santa and more. Please bring the family down for this wonderful event.
A festive display of lighting and decorations will be installed this year that’ll be sure to impress. Decorations should be completed around just before Thanksgiving with lights being turned on the tree lighting day (Friday after Thanksgiving).
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Sense-Sational Saturdays Begins this Saturday with BUGS!
The popular children’s program Sense-Sational Saturdays kicks off this Saturday and is all about bugs! Sense-Sational Saturdays is a fun and educational day just for children and their families. Each Sense-Sational Saturday features dramatic encounters with wildlife, hands-on crafts and activities, stories, games, and demonstrations. Programs occur one Saturday per month from October through March, each with a specific theme. 10am - 3pm. Free for members or with paid admission.
October 18 2008: “Bugs!” Children investigate the world of insects, spiders and other spineless creatures through up-close investigations, crafts and games. Families can explore the new BUGS! Exhibit, learn about bug life cycles and observe live critters.
November 15, 2008: “Pioneer Pastimes” Children explore the toys and games of the Pioneer times and the Old West. Families can experience life in the 1800’s through hands-on activities and crafts.
December 13, 2008: “Creatures of the Night” As the days are getting dark, learn about the animals that are most active at night. Explore the world of bats, owls, and other nocturnal animals through activities, crafts and games.
January 17, 2009: “Magnificent Mammals” The world of High Desert mammals are featured during this Saturday, with a variety of furry friends on hand, from the cuddly to the fierce, the soft to the spiny. Activities include games, crafts, and up-close encounters with mammals of the High Desert.
February 14, 2009: “Native Americans” Children celebrate Native American culture by making cordage, learning about rock art, exploring the traditions of the Columbia Plateau tribes, and more!
March 14, 2009: “Migration Sense-Sation” Children participate in activities designed to welcome migrating birds back to the High Desert. Children learn about what it takes to accomplish long migratory journeys through hands-on projects, games, crafts and activities that they could also try at home.
See the whole series - unlimited family admission;is only $75!
Visit the High Desert Museum
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Wagon Tours Return For Museum’s Annual Holiday Bazaar and Chili Feed
(Bend) – The Des Chutes Historical Museum’s Annual Holiday Bazaar and Chili Feed is set for Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15, 2008. Vintage wagon tours of the Drake Park historic neighborhood will be offered on Saturday, November 15 from 11:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
People can get their Christmas shopping done early and savor a bowl of legendary Millie’s Chili for lunch! Shopping starts at 10:00 a.m. and chili is served at 11:00 a.m.. Admission to the Bazaar is free, the chili and cornbread lunch costs only $5.50.
Six, twenty-minute wagon tours will be offered on the half-hour, beginning at 11:30 p.m. Wagon ride tickets are $6, children five and under are free when riding on their parent’s lap. Wagon ride tickets will be available at the Bazaar.
The Historical Museum will close Tuesday, November 11 through Thursday, November 13 in preparation for this annual event.
The holiday bazaar features collectibles and antiques in Grandma’s Attic, used and rare books, and best of all-handmade crafts and baked goods made by Museum members, volunteers, and staff. For over 20 years, the Annual Bazaar has supported the Deschutes County Historical Society. Funds raised support new museum exhibits, collections care, programming and staff support.
For more information about the Annual Bazaar and Chili Feed or the wagon tours, please visit the Des Chutes Historical Museum website at www.deschuteshistory.org or call 389-1813.
Edgar Allen Poe to Recite Works at Des Chutes Historical Museum October 30
(Bend) – The Des Chutes Historical Museum will present a free reading of selected works of Edgar Allan Poe on Thursday, October 30 at 6:00. The reading is free; donations are encouraged.
Mr. Poe himself will be on hand to read the selections, including The Raven. Mr. Poe, previously of Richmond, Virginia, will recite several of his most well-regarded compositions and engage in a discussion of his works afterward.
The Des Chutes Historical Museum is located at 129 NW Idaho Ave, between Wall and Bond. Please visit the Des Chutes Historical Museum website at www.deschuteshistory.org or call 389-1813 for more information.
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Halloween Parade October 31st at 3pm starts at Village Green Park Children ages 1 - 7 years Costumes required Please bring one canned food item for Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank
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Over The River And Through The Woods by Joe DiPietro
Performance dates November 20 through December 20, 2008 Weds – Sat 8pm, Sun matinees 3pm
No performances on Weds, Nov 26 and Thurs Nov 27 Thanksgiving Tickets $23.00 Adults, $20.00 Students and Seniors (62 and up) Charge by phone 541-312-9626 Online 2ndstreettheater.com
Nick is a single Italian-American guy from New Jersey. His parents retired and moved to Florida leaving him in New Jersey with both sets of his Italian immigrant grandparents. To them there is nothing more important than “Tengo Famiglia”. During the usual Sunday dinner at Frank and Aida’s, Nick must tell the four of them of his plans to accept his dream job that will take him away from his family. This begins a series of schemes to keep Nick around, including introducing him to the lovely and single, Caitlin O’Hare.
This is a hilarious and heartwarming family comedy by Joe DiPietro who also wrote I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Directed by Susan Benson and Douglas Hildebrand, assisted by Sandy Klein and featuring Susan Benson, Jenny Boyd, Rick Jenkins, Caleb Neet, Timothy Pflum and Maralyn Thoma.
2nd Street Theater is changing from general admission seating to reserved seating with this production. Patrons can now choose their own seats through the online ticketing system via the website 2ndstreettheater.com. All service fees to use the online system have been covered in the ticket price.
Cast photo- Standing – Rick Jenkins (Frank), Tim Pflum (Nunzio) Seated – Susan Benson (Aida), Jenny Boyd (Caitlin), Maralyn Thoma (Emma) Not pictured – Caleb Neet (Nick)
2nd Street Theater 220 NE Lafayette Ave. Bend, OR. 97701 541-312-9626
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OPB’s THINK OUT LOUD Comes to Bend!
THINK OUT LOUD, OPB’s daily call-in program about all things Oregon, will record a live show the evening of Monday, October 6 to air on Wednesday, October 8 at 9am on OPB. The conversation will focus on Central Oregon’s economic ups and downs and what it means for the state’s fastest growing region.
Monday night’s live-to-tape recording will take place at the Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 NW Greenwood in Bend. Hosts Emily Harris and David Miller will take questions and comments from the live audience as well as from the THINK OUT LOUD blog. Doors open at 6:30pm and recording will begin at 7:30pm. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Seats are available on a first-come, first-seated basis.
In addition, THINK OUT LOUD will do two live shows in studio from Bend on Monday and Tuesday mornings. For more information, visit opb.org/thinkoutloud, and check out “TOL Goes on the Road.” Tune in to THINK OUT LOUD weekdays at 9-10am (rebroadcast at 9pm), online at opb.org/thinkoutlound and hear news reports throughout the day on OPB at www.news.opb.org.
About THINK OUT LOUD
THINK OUT LOUD is OPB’s engaging local online and daily radio broadcast that explores the issues, ideas and culture that make our region a unique and vibrant place. Listen at 9am weekdays (rebroadcast at 9pm), and always online at opb.org/thinkoutloud.
About OPB
OPB is the state’s most far-reaching and accessible media resource, providing free access to programming for children and adults designed to give voice to community, connect Oregon and its neighbors and illuminate a wider world. Every week, over 1.5 million people tune in to or log on to OPB’s Television, Radio and Internet delivered services. As the hub of operations for the state’s Emergency Broadcast and Amber Alert services, OPB serves as the backbone for the distribution of critical information to broadcasters and homes throughout Oregon. OPB is one of the largest producers and presenters of national television programming through PBS, and is also a member station of NPR, Public Radio International (PRI), and American Public Media (APM). The OPB Web site is opb.org.
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