Community Calendar
Published: November 02. 2009 4:00AM PST
TODAY
GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “A People’s History of the United States” by Howard Zinn; free; noon; Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1039 or www.dpls.us/calendar.
WILDERNESS SLIDE SHOW: Includes a discussion of the Wild Umpqua Wilderness proposal; free; 7 p.m.; The Environmental Center, 16 N.W. Kansas Ave., Bend; 541-948-3829 or http://umpqua-watersheds.org.
TUESDAY
CIVILSAY FORUM: Discuss public transit, Redmond schools, beauti-fication and a new jobs initiative in an open and civil environment; free; 6-8:30 p.m.; Redmond Fire & Rescue, 341 N.W. Dogwood Ave.; 541-633-7163 or www .cityclubofcentraloregon.com.
“WINNING THE FREEDOM TO MARRY”: Evan Wolfson leads a discussion on marriage equality; free; 7 p.m.; Old Stone Church, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; 541-385-3320 or www.humandignity coalition.org.
BUG: The quintet of university jazz studies professors performs; $10, $5 students; 7:30 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-4045, ext. 1025 or www.bugtet.com.
OPEN MIC WITH TALL ADAM: Open to all varieties of performers; free; 8 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www .myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.
WEDNESDAY
“IT’S IN THE BAG” LECTURE SERIES: Matt Shinderman presents “Green Homes and Green Consumerism: What Does Green Really Mean?”; lecture covers the motivation to buy organic food and live in green homes; free; noon-1 p.m.; OSU-Cascades, Cascades Hall, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-322-3100, info@osucascades.edu or www.OSUcascades.edu.
INDOOR ART WALK & ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: Cindy Briggs talks about her experience as an artist; free; 4-6 p.m.; The Design Center, 2127 U.S. Highway 97, Redmond; 541-548-6900.
“MOUNTAIN MAGIC”: Hilloah Rohr presents vistas from Switzerland, France and Italy; free; 6 p.m.; Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-330-6621.
“WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON?”: Herb Meyer speaks on issues of security, economy and culture that shape the 21st century; $10 or $20; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-383-7257 or www.towertheatre.org.
THE NATURE OF WORDS: Rising Star Creative Writing Competition Awards for Young Writers presentation; no ticket required; free; 7 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Robert L. Barber Library, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-318-5457, info@thenatureofwords.org or www.thenature ofwords.org.
“THE MOUSETRAP”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents a murder mystery about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snowstorm; based on the novel by Agatha Christie; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascades theatrical.org.
THURSDAY
CIVILSAY FORUM: Discuss public transit, Bend schools, the Deschutes County greenprint plan, health care reform and the local economy in an open and civil environment; free; 6-8:30 p.m.; Bend Senior Center, 1600 S.E. Reed Market Road; 541-633-7163 or www .cityclubofcentraloregon.com.
THE NATURE OF WORDS: Featuring readings and book signings by Karen Karbo, Matthew Dickman and Sherman Alexie; $15, $7.50 ages 65 and older, free for first 75 students; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-318-5457, info@thenatureofwords.org or www.thenatureofwords.org.
“THE MOUSETRAP”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents a murder mystery about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow-storm; based on the novel by Agatha Christie; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascades theatrical.org.
FRIDAY
THE NATURE OF WORDS: Featuring “Sherman Alexie Unplugged,” a special presentation followed by Q&A; $45; 9-11 a.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Pinckney Center for the Arts, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-318-5457, info@thenatureofwords.org or www .thenatureofwords.org.
THE NATURE OF WORDS: Featuring author workshops with Seth Kantner, Jane Kirkpatrick, Valzhyna Mort, Matthew Dickman, Charles Goodrich and Karen Karbo; $45 per workshop; 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; OSU-Cascades Campus, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-318-5457, info@thenatureofwords.org or www.thenatureofwords.org.
FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY WALK: Event includes art exhibit openings, artist talks, live music, wine and food in downtown Bend, the Old Mill District and NorthWest Crossing; free; 5-9 p.m.; throughout Bend.
MUSIC IN PUBLIC PLACES: Classical guitarist Allen Mathews performs; ages 21 and older; free; 5:30 p.m.; The Loft, 919 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-317-3941 or www .cosymphony.com.
GREEN AND GOLD GALA: Third annual event features dinner, dancing and an auction; proceeds benefit Sisters Elementary School; $25; 6 p.m.; Aspen Lakes Golf & Country Club, 16900 Aspen Lakes Drive, Sisters; 541-948-9722.
“A GAP IN GENERATIONS”: Bend High Theater Arts presents a commedia dell’arte of love songs, slapstick and energetic action; $5, $3 students and seniors; 7 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-383-6290.
“MACBETH”: The Summit High School Performing Arts Department presents Shakespeare’s tragedy in a setting inspired by Coppola’s “Godfather” movies; $8, $5 students and seniors; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-647-8725 or www.ticketleap.com.
MUSIC IN PUBLIC PLACES: Classical guitarist Allen Mathews performs; ages 21 and older; free; 7 p.m.; The Loft, 919 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-317-3941 or www .cosymphony.com.
THE NATURE OF WORDS: Featuring presentations and book signings by Valzhyna Mort, Seth Kantner, Kim Stafford and Jane Kirkpatrick; $15, $7.50 ages 65 and older, free for first 75 students; 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-318-5457, info@thenatureofwords.org or www .thenatureofwords.org.
“THE BAND’S VISIT”: Screening of the PG-13-rated film; free; 7:30 p.m.; Jefferson County Library, Rodriguez Annex, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; 541-475-3351 or www.jcld.org.
“THE MOUSETRAP”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents a murder mystery about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snowstorm; based on the novel by Agatha Christie; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www .cascadestheatrical.org.
SWOLLEN MEMBERS: Hip-hop act performs, with Big B, Common Market, The Dirtball and Bliss N Esso; $18 plus service charges in advance, $20 at the door; 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Domino Room, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; www.randompresents.com.
ALPACA: The Portland-based funk/electronic band performs; $7; 9 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.myspace .com/musicsilvermoon.
JOSH GRACIN: American Idol finalist and his acoustic trio perform; $15-$25; 9 p.m.; Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort & Casino, 100 Main St., Warm Springs; 541-553-1112 or www.kahneeta.com.
ART FUSION: Featuring perform-ances by five painters, five spoken-word poets and live music; $5; 9:30 p.m.; PoetHouse Art, 55 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-728-0756.
SATURDAY
DESCHUTES RIVER TRAIL WORK PARTY: Clear hiking and running trails; wear long pants, gloves and boots; directions to trailhead available on Web site; free; 9 a.m.-noon; 541-617-8878, happytails@dogpac.org or www.dogpac.org/trails.
LORD’S ACRE DAY: The 63rd annual event features a sale of crafts, baked goods and novelties, live music, a barbecue dinner, an auction, 10K run, 5K walk and more; proceeds benefit Powell Butte Christian Church; free admission, $27 and $15 races, $7 barbecue; 7 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. events; Powell Butte Christian Church, 13720 S.W. State Highway 126; 541-548-3066 or www .powellbuttechurch.com.
THE NATURE OF WORDS: Featuring workshops with Matthew Dickman, Charles Goodrich, Seth Kantner, Karen Karbo, Kim Stafford, Jane Kirkpatrick and Valzhyna Mort; $45 per workshop; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; OSU-Cascades Campus, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-318-5457, info@thenatureofwords .org or www.thenatureofwords.org.
“THE METROPOLITAN OPERA, TURANDOT”: Starring Maria Guleghina, Marcello Giordani, Samuel Ramey and Marina Poplavskaya in a presentation of Puccini’s masterpiece; opera performance transmitted live in high definition; $22, $20 seniors, $15 children; 10 a.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347.
BENEFIT SALE: $1 sale; a portion of proceeds benefit Court Appointed Special Advocates; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Elite Repeat, 950 S.E. Third St., Bend; 541-382-7202.
FROM TIMBER TO TURNED WOOD: Featuring a 1900s-style logging competition, axe throwing, chopping, log rolling, chainsaw carving, live music and more; free; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sisters Village Hotel, 511 W. Hood Ave.; 541-549-0251.
ART PARTY: View and purchase art from a variety of artists; food and drink available; free; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Jones home, 19426 Cartmill Drive, Bend; 541-382-7558.
HOEDOWN FOR HUNGER: Featuring live music, a chili feed, silent auction and more; donations of survival gear will be accepted; $15, $5 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St.; 541-312-2069.
HAT AND SCARF SEW-A-THON: Cut and sew hats and scarves for children attending the Wonderland Express holiday party; free; noon-4 p.m.; Cynthia’s Sewing Center, 61445 S. U.S. Highway 97, Suite A, Bend; 541-383-1999.
JIM WITTY’S BOOK RELEASE PARTY: Featuring a celebration of the late Jim Witty and his book, “Meet Me in the Badlands: Exploring Central Oregon with Jim Witty”; proceeds benefit the Jim Witty Memorial Fund; free; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-617-1911.
“MACBETH”: The Summit High School Performing Arts Department presents Shakespeare’s tragedy in a setting inspired by Coppola’s “Godfather” movies; $8, $5 students and seniors; 2 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-647-8725 or www.ticketleap.com.
HISTORY OF SK8BOARDING IN CENTRAL OREGON: Gabriel Triplette talks about Central Oregon skaters, and the odds and obstacles they face; free; 3 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1034 or www.dpls .us/calendar.
ULLR FESTIVAL: Featuring food, live music, and a meet and greet with two-time Olympians Torin Koos and Lars Flora; $10, free for Tumalo Langlauf Club members; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Boys & Girls Club of Bend, 500 N.W. Wall St.; 541-306-8448, timothypgibbons@yahoo.com or www.tumalolanglauf.com.
LUMINARIA CEREMONY: Event honors those who are fighting cancer and those who have lost the battle; $5 for luminaria bags; 6-8 p.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-312-0131 or www .bendrelay.com.
THE NATURE OF WORDS: Featuring an author dinner with keynote speaker Myrlie Evers-Williams; $70 friend table, $100 author table; 6 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-318-5457, info@thenatureofwords.org or www.thenatureofwords.org.
“A GAP IN GENERATIONS”: Bend High Theater Arts presents a commedia dell’arte of love songs, slapstick and energetic action; $5, $3 students and seniors; 7 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-383-6290.
“MACBETH”: The Summit High School Performing Arts Department presents Shakespeare’s tragedy in a setting inspired by Coppola’s “Godfather” movies; $8, $5 students and seniors; 7 p.m.; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-647-8725 or www.ticketleap.com.
“THE MOUSETRAP”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents a murder mystery about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snowstorm; based on the novel by Agatha Christie; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
TRIAGE: Local improvisational comedy group will perform; $5; 7:30 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
SUNDAY
THE NATURE OF WORDS: Featuring a reading by Charles Goodrich and an open mic session; no ticket required; free; 11 a.m.; Bend Public Library, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-318-5457, info@thenatureofwords.org or www.thenatureofwords.org.
“THE MOUSETRAP”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents the final performance of a murder mystery about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snowstorm; based on the novel by Agatha Christie; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 2 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
“A GAP IN GENERATIONS”: Bend High Theater Arts presents a commedia dell’arte of love songs, slapstick and energetic action; $5, $3 students and seniors; 7 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-383-6290.
DROPKICK MURPHYS: The Celtic rock band performs; $22 plus service charges in advance, $25 at the door; 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; Midtown Ballroom, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; www.randompresents.com.
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