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WednesdayMay 16

  • Karaoke

    Karaoke with DJ Big Jon

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 9:00 PM (9 more dates)

    | Bend

  • Vagabond Opera

    Vagabond Opera

    Old St. Francis School - Father Luke's Room |
    Wednesday, May 16

    Based in the Pacific...Northwest, yet encompassing the world, Vagabond Opera delivers passionate offerings of Bohemian cabaret: Paris hot jazz, gut bucket swing, tangos, Ukrainian folk-punk ballads, Kkezmer and vigorous originals meet a world of riverboat gambling queens, Turkish belly dancers and the enigmatic Marlene Dietrich. Weaving elements of Kurt Weill, Duke Ellington and Edith Piaf with absurdist flair, theatrics and an old world mood, Vagabond Opera presents the new wave of opera's lusty (trained) voices singing in 13 languages and presenting a cabaret of rich musical phrasing, sparkling lyrics and indomitable stage presence, all played with exuberance, skill and a gritty Vagabond edge. This is Opera liberated and reinvented for everyone. The band's lineup features trained operatic tenor and soprano vocals, accordion, tenor and alto saxophones, cello, stand-up bass, drums, and, when the mood is right, a burlesque hoola-hooping fire performer. Vagabond Opera has performed all over the USA, including the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. They have been featured on NPR, in the Washington Post and Jazziz Magazine, and have shared stages and players with Pink Martini, The Decemberists, Al Franken and the Oregon Symphony. The ensemble has two full length albums and will be releasing their third album in the Summer of 2008. Vagabond Opera was created in 2002 by European-trained opera singer and composer Eric Stern. Then disillusioned with the classical opera world, Stern created a new context for opera: performance on a more intimate scale incorporating not only opera but elements of Weimar Cabaret, Arabic and Balkan forms, and the original music that springs from the ensemble?s fertile creative work. This is not your granny's opera, but a visceral artistic ensemble that features powerful instrumental and vocal performances coupled with a highly eclectic and...

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 7:00 PM

    | Bend

  • Red Cross Blood Drive

    Donation Types: Double Red Cell Donations, Blood...

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 1:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    | Prineville

  • Siegfried: Met Opera Ring Cycle Encore

    Part three of the Ring follows the journey of Siegfried, son of Siegmund and Sieglinde, from naive fearless boy to supreme...hero. Visit FathomEvents.com for more details....

    All Day, May 16, 2012

    | Bend

  • Bend High Lacrosse Bingo Night

    Bend Senior High School's Lacrosse Club will be be hosting a Bingo fundraiser on May 16 at 6pm.

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 6:00 PM

    | Bend

  • Young Professionals Network

    Join the Young Professionals Network this month at the Seventh Mountain Resort and help them celebrate their multi-year,...multimillion dollar renovation for the entire resort!

    Seventh Mountain Resort is Central Oregon’s ideal location for Employee Appreciation Events, Conferences, Off-Site Meetings, Parties, Retreats and Family Reunions. Located just 7 miles from Downtown Bend, Seventh Mountain Resort provides our guests with a true “out of town” experience without all the costs and hassle of travel. Let their seasoned banquet and event teams create a memorable occasion utilizing their 15,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. From intimate board retreats to conferences of up to 350 people they have the right space to suit your group.

    So grab your business cards and be prepared to be amazed at the resorts transformation! Register today at www.bendchamber.org.

    Community Involvement

    Seventh Mountain Resort has identified a community partner for this great event, Grandma's House is a non-profit, faith-based, non-denominational shelter-home for homeless, and/or abused, pregnant, parenting teen mothers with their child, and teen mothers choosing adoption for their little one. Grandma’s House provides a safe nurturing shelter in a stable supportive environment with access to healthcare, education, emotional and psychological support and early intervention.

    Below you’ll find a list of items that you can donate to Grandma’s House. Remember, for every item you donate, you can drop in a business card for the drawing (i.e., three items, you increase your chances to win).

    Grandma’s House Wish List:

    • Toilet paper
    • Paper towels
    • Kleenex
    • Diapers – sizes Newborn, 3’s, 4’s or 5’s
    • Baby wipes
    • Personal baby thermometers
    • Baby nail clippers
    • Bibs (would love regular or disposable)
    • Sippy cups
    • Personal first aid kits

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    | Bend, OR

  • Free Be Wattsmart Workshop

    Please join us for a free Be Wattsmart Workshop to better understand how to save energy and money on your electric...bills.

    This free workshop will help you:

    •Identify your household energy use
    •Take a whole-home approach to energy efficiency
    •Save energy and improve your home's comfort
    •Save money with Energy Trust incentives
    Seats are limited. Please reserve your spot today!

    Refreshments will be served.

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    | Bend, OR

  • Tours and Tastings

    Take a tour of the facilities at the Bendistillery. Taste the different products and give your input....

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (80 more dates)

    | Bend

  • Wild Wednesdays

    Have fun on area schools' early-release days. In these themed hunts, parents and children use puzzle maps to uncover...treasure chests and get a Museum prize. Themes change every month....

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 12:30 PM (2 more dates)

    | Bend, OR

  • Bobby Lindstrom

    OPEN MIC/JAM! Bring your instruments and voices and join in one of the best jam sessions in town! P.A. and mics provided....

    Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 6:00 PM (7 more dates)

    | Bend

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