Planning ahead
Published: November 20. 2009 4:00AM PST
Right Around the Corner
Nov. 27-28 — HIGH DESERT ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR: A display of locally crafted jewelry, photography, embroidery and more; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
Nov. 27 — SCIENCE PARTY: See exploding pumpkins, expanding goo and billowing smoke, play with slime and more; $7, $5 High Desert Museum members; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754, ext. 241, or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
Nov. 27 — CHICKS WITH PICKS: Featuring performances by The Royal Fiasco, Broken Down Guitars, The Sofa Kings and more; proceeds benefit Saving Grace; $6; 5-10 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.
Nov. 27 — AUTHOR PRESENTATION: R. Gregory Nokes speaks about his book, “Massacred for Gold”; 6:30 p.m.; Paulina Springs Books, 422 S.W. Sixth St., Redmond; 541-526-1491 or www.rgregorynokes.com.
Nov. 28-29 — CHRISTMAS PHOTOS: Take a photo with Santa and a live reindeer; proceeds benefit the Redmond Reign 18u fast pitch softball team; $10; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Operation Santa Claus, 4355 W. State Highway 126, Redmond; 541-548-0718.
Nov. 28 — WONDERLAND EXPRESS AUCTION: A silent auction of unique creations; proceeds benefit Wonderland Express’ annual event; free admission; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sunriver Resort, Homestead Room, 57081 Meadow Road; 541-593-4405 or www.wonderlandexpress.com.
Nov. 28 — KIDS DAY AT THE NATURE CENTER: A day of nature, science talks and activities, including a solar viewing; $2 adult, free ages 12 and younger; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory, 57245 River Road; 541-593-4394.
Nov. 28 — LA PINE FOURTH SATURDAY MARKET: Free admission; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; La Pine Feed & Pet Supply, 16565 Reed Road; 541-815-0258.
Nov. 28 — FALL FARM FESTIVAL: Featuring sheep shearing, working border collies, spinning, weaving, saddle making, live music and more; donations accepted; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Timber Creek Farm, 15333 N.W. O’Neil Highway, Redmond; 541-280-4097.
Nov. 28 — PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA: Have your pet take a photo with Santa Claus; proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Redmond; free with donation to the Humane Society; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Humane Society of Redmond, 1355 N.E. Hemlock Ave.; 541-923-0882.
Nov. 28 — OREGON SESQUICENTENNIAL AUTHOR SERIES: Crystal Sands talks about her book “The Children’s Travel Guide to Bend”; included in the price of admission; $10 adults, $9 ages 65 and older, $6 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
Nov. 28 — AUTHOR PRESENTATION: R. Gregory Nokes speaks about his book, “Massacred for Gold”; 5 p.m.; Sunriver Books & Music, Sunriver Village Building 25C; 541-593-2525 or www.rgregorynokes.com.
Nov. 28 — REDMOND STARLIGHT HOLIDAY PARADE: Themed “A Christmas Story”; free; 5 p.m.; downtown Redmond; 541-923-5191.
Nov. 28 — DAVID JACOBS-STRAIN: The Eugene-based blues musician performs with his band; $10; 9 p.m., doors open 8 p.m.; Silver Moon Brewing & Taproom, 24 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-388-8331 or www.myspace.com/musicsilvermoon.
Nov. 29 — GIFT WRAPPING FUNDRAISER: Bring your holiday gifts for wrapping; proceeds benefit Bend Spay and Neuter Project; donations accepted; 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2690 E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-617-1010.
Nov. 30 — DWEEZIL ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA: Frank Zappa’s son plays his father’s hits; $45-$81; 8 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
Dec. 1 — GINGERBREAD VILLAGE: Display of Western-themed gingerbread houses opens; through Jan. 4; free; 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Lodge Restaurant at Black Butte Ranch, 12930 Hawks Beard, Sisters; www.BlackButteRanch.com/gingerbread.
Dec. 1 — CHRISTMAS PARTY: A group of pianists will perform; call for directions to Bend location; free; 7 p.m.; 541-617-5771.
Dec. 2 — “IT’S IN THE BAG” LECTURE SERIES: Kreg Lindberg presents “Biking and Quilting for ‘Joe the Plumber’”; the lecture covers how Central Oregon’s special events impact the local economy; 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.
Dec. 3 — CIVIL WAR FOOTBALL: Watch the football game between Oregon State University and the University of Oregon; proceeds benefit the Crook County Foundation; $25; 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Pine Theater, 214 N. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-6909.
Dec. 3 — CIVIL WAR FUNDRAISER: Watch Oregon State University and the University of Oregon football teams play; event also features dinner and a silent auction; proceeds benefit Chimps Inc.; registration requested; $55; 6 p.m., doors open 5 p.m.; Hooker Creek Ranch, 65525 Gerking Market Road, Bend; 541-389-5853 or www.chimps-inc.org.
Dec. 3 — “HARVEY”: Opening night of 2nd Street Theater’s tale of a man and his imaginary friend, Harvey, who is a 6½-foot-tall rabbit; with champagne and dessert reception; $18, $16 students and seniors ages 62 and older; 7 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
Dec. 3 — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: Crook County High School presents a re-enactment of the holiday movie, staged as a radio show; $5; 7 p.m.; Crook County High School, Eugene Southwell Auditorium, 1100 S.E. Lynn Blvd., Prineville; 541-416-6900.
Dec. 3 — “CHRISTMAS BELLES”: Preview night of Cascades Theatrical Company’s tale of a church Christmas program that spins out of control; $10; 7:30 p.m.; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
Farther Down the Road
Dec. 4-5 — COMMUNITY CRECHE EXHIBIT: Featuring Nativity displays from around the world and live music; free; 5-8 p.m. Dec. 4, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 5; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 333 S.E. Idlewood St., Prineville; 541-447-4635.
Dec. 4-6 — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: Crook County High School presents a re-enactment of the holiday movie, staged as a radio show; $5; 7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5, 2 p.m. Dec. 6; Crook County High School, Eugene Southwell Auditorium, 1100 S.E. Lynn Blvd., Prineville; 541-416-6900.
Dec. 4-5 — “MAKIN’ ROOM”: Bend Theatre for Young People presents a musical by Dennis and Nan Allen about children who learn a lesson while making a video for a fundraiser; proceeds benefit Bend Area Habitat for Humanity; $7, $3 ages 12 and younger; 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 2 p.m. Dec. 5; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-419-1395, BendTheatre4YoungPeople@gmail.com or www.bendtheatre.org.
Dec. 4-6, 9-10 — “CHRISTMAS BELLES”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents the tale of a church Christmas program that spins out of control; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 9-10, 2 p.m. Dec. 6; Cascades Theatrical Company, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
Dec. 4-6, 9-10 — “HARVEY”: 2nd Street Theater presents the tale of a man and his imaginary friend, Harvey, who is a 6 1/2-foot tall rabbit; $18, $16 students and seniors ages 62 and older; 8 p.m. Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 9-10, 3 p.m. Dec. 6; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626, 2ndsttheater@bendcable.com or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
Dec. 5-6 — CROOKED RIVER RANCH OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: Includes visits with Santa, a parade, an illumination of the ranch Christmas tree and more; free; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 6; Crooked River Ranch Administration Building, 5195 S.W. Clubhouse Drive; 541-548-8939.
Dec. 5-6 — CHRISTMAS PHOTOS: Take a photo with Santa and a live reindeer; proceeds benefit the Redmond Reign 18u fast pitch softball team; $10; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Operation Santa Claus, 4355 W. State Highway 126, Redmond; 541-548-0718.
Dec. 5-6 — “THE NUTCRACKER”: The Central Oregon School of Ballet performs the classic dance; $14-$17, $5 ages 12 and younger in advance; $20, $6 ages 12 and younger at the door; 3 p.m. both days, 7 p.m. Dec. 5; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-390-5008 or www.centraloregonschoolofballet.com.
Dec. 5 — FESTIVAL OF TREES: The 26th annual event showcases decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and more; music, refreshments, visits with Santa and more are included; proceeds benefit Redmond-Sisters Hospice; free family festivities, $30 hors d’oeuvres dinner, $50 seated dinner; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. family festivities, 5 p.m. gala buyers auction; Eagle Crest Resort, Conference Center, 1522 Cline Falls Road, Redmond; 541-548-7483.
Dec. 10 — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE”: The Redmond High School drama department presents the holiday classic featuring a man who sees what the world would be like without him when an angel visits on Christmas Eve; $5; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way; 541-923-4800.
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