Events in Oregon and Bend
An unforgettable evening of singing...together! All voices are welcome. Â No previous singing experience required. All songs are taught in a call-and-echo, aural tradition process. Group singing is one of the most ancient technologies of belonging. The research suggested that our ancestors survived by singing together. They weren't performing or recording. They were creating literal bonds …
Learn how the profession changed the aviation workplace and beyond. The flight attendant profession has changed dramatically from the days of "Sky Girls" to what it is today. During those years the women and men who chose this career have made workplace changes, many of them through the collective power of the Association of Flight …
Step up to the mic for a spoken word night the third Thursday of the month. All writers and readers and word-lovers invited to attend and read. Readers are invited to arrive early to sign up. Readers have seven minutes at the mic. Food and drink are available for purchase through the High Desert Music …
Join Bend resident Larry Weinberg on a transformative expedition among the soaring peaks of the Himalayas. This is an in-person program. A link to view a recording of the presentation will be posted by November 24th. Experience some of the most magical mountain panoramas in Nepal as Larry makes his way along the illustrious Makalu Base …
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available.
Participants will have a chance to read excerpts of Marx, Lenin, and Stalin as we explore the ideal and the real behind the October 1917 Revolution in Russia - the one that created the Soviet Union. Some of the questions we will pursue include; Was the Russian Revolution representative of Marx's idea of revolution? Was …
Spend a Saturday with songs of revolution and protest. This is an in-person program. From Woody Guthrie to Greenday, music has often played a role in bringing about cultural change. Songs of protest are written to challenge or protest against a government or social order, and may in turn lead to a revolution. Local musician …
Spend a Saturday with songs of revolution and protest. This is an in-person program. From Woody Guthrie to Greenday, music has often played a role in bringing about cultural change. Songs of protest are written to challenge or protest against a government or social order, and may in turn lead to a revolution. Local musician …
Enjoy the focus of a quiet space with the benefit of others' company.Bring personal work, read a book, or answer emails. Come when you can, leave when you want. Free, open network WiFi available.
Learn about helping injured wildlife through stories, and make a craft! This is an in-person program. This program is recommended for children ages 2-8, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Come learn about local wildlife hospital Think Wild! Participants will learn about how Think Wild assists injured wildlife in Central Oregon, and the …
Discuss death, free of agenda or ideology, with a friendly group. Ages 16+ No late admittance: entry is closed at 6:10pm. Death Cafés are a growing international movement of people gathering together in a relaxed and safe setting to eat tasty treats, drink tea, and discuss death. Free of agenda or ideology, the aim is …
Come learn about West African Culture through drumming! This is an in-person program. Registration is required. This program is recommended for children ages 6 and up, and all children must be accompanied by a caregiver. In this class you will learn a little bit about West African Culture through drum rhythms; why we play different rhythms, when …
Can Lou's Christmas Spirit be restored in the St. Nick of time? Preview Night tickets are free - sponsored by the Deschutes Public Library. No registration necessary. First come, first served. Doors open at 7:00pm. Play begins at 7:30pm. Cricket Daniel's The Night Before The Night Before Christmas Lou has wrestled with a big ball …
Enjoy a musical performance as part of Redmond's First Friday. This is an in-person program. Lilli Worona is a Redmond based fiddle player and singer/songwriter who is known for her deeply personal lyrics and vocal prowess. She released her first studio album in 2021 and plays in several acts based in the Central Oregon area. …
A group of 15 select singers from the Redmond Community Choir will be performing holiday songs from their upcoming "Sounds of the Season" concert, to be held on Sunday December 10th at Redmond High School. Songs will include contemporary and traditional arrangements of Carol of the Bells, Mary, Did You Know, Goin' to Bethlehem, and Have Yourself a Merry …