more photosDec. 14-20
dec. 14-15 — HOLIDAY MAGIC CONCERT: The Central Oregon Community College Cascade Chorale performs holiday songs under the direction of James Knox; with soloist Lindy Gravelle; proceeds benefit Abilitree; $17; 7 p.m. Dec. 14 and 4 p.m. Dec. 15; Summit High School, 2855 N.W. Clearwater Drive, Bend; 541-771-6184 or www.bendticket.com.
Dec. 14-16, 19-20 — GRIMES’ CHRISTMAS SCENE: A display of lighted and mechanical Christmas decorations; open through Dec. 24; free; 2-7 p.m. Dec. 14, 1-7 p.m. Dec. 15-16 and 2-6 p.m. Dec. 19-20; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-5006 or grimes@crestviewcable.com.
Dec. 14-16 — “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE": The Bend Experimental Art Theatre presents the classic holiday tale about George Bailey and his guardian angel; $15, $10 students ages 5-18; 7 p.m. Dec. 14-15 and 2 p.m. Dec. 16; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-419-5558 or www.beattickets.org.
dec. 14 — LUNCH AND LECTURE: Learn about how the Pole Creek Fire in Sisters will encourage a healthy ecosystem; bring a sack lunch; included in the price of admission; $12 adults, $10 ages 65 and older, $7 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and younger; noon-1 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
dec. 14 — DIRKSEN DERBY KICKOFF PARTY: Featuring live music, an art auction, a raffle and more; proceeds benefit Tyler Eklund; $5 suggested donation; 6-11 p.m.; Century Center, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-480-1414.
dec. 14 — “BELLS & BELLOWS": A Christmas concert featuring organist Mark Oglesby and the Bells of Sunriver; free; 7 p.m.; St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church & School, 2450 N.E. 27th St., Bend; 541-382-3631.
dec. 14 — BILL KEALE HOLIDAY CONCERT: Featuring a performance by the local Hawaiian folk-pop artist; $20; 7-9 p.m.; The Old Stone, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; 541-408-0561 or www.billkeale.com.
dec. 14 — SUNRIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT: The Chuck Israels Jazz Orchestra performs classical and Christmas music; $30, $10 ages 18 and younger; 7 p.m.; Sunriver Resort, Homestead Room, 57081 Meadow Road; 541-593-9310, tickets@sunrivermusic.org or www.sunrivermusic.org.
dec. 14 — BLACKALICIOUS: The California-based hip-hop duo performs; $10; 9 p.m.; Liquid Lounge, 70 N.W. Newport Ave., Bend; 541-389-6999 or www.liquidclub.net.
dec. 14 — THE LACS: The Georgia-based country rap and Southern rock duo peforms; ages 21 and older; $10; 9 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m.; The Annex, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www.midtownbend.com.
dec. 15-16 — BEND FESTIVAL NOEL: Featuring local vendors, art, a giving tree, performances by the Portland Cello Project and Tom Grant and more; free admission; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 15 and 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Dec. 16; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive; 541-385-3062 or www.c3events.com.
dec. 15 — TOY SALE FUNDRAISER: Gently used toys, games and children’s books; proceeds benefit First United Methodist Church’s overseas missions; free admission; 9 a.m.-noon; First United Methodist Church, 680 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-1672 or www.bendumc.org.
dec. 15 — “THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: AIDA": Starring Liudmyla Monastyrska, Olga Borodina and Roberto Alagna in a presentation of Verdi’s masterpiece; opera performance transmitted live in high definition; $24, $22 seniors, $18 children; 9:55 a.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347.
dec. 15 — INDOOR SWAP MEET: Featuring 70 local vendors, with new and used items, antique collectibles, crafts and more; free admission; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 694 S.E. Third St., Bend; 541-317-4847.
dec. 15 — KNOW HEROES: Learn how to cook the perfect muffuletta sandwich from Chef Bette Fraser in a class titled, “The ‘Hero’ of New Orleans"; free; 2 p.m.; Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Lane; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
dec. 15 — KNOW HEROES: Maggie Triplett discusses the roles of heroes, specifically those of the American West, in “Heroes and Why We Need Them."; free; 2 p.m.; Redmond Public Library, 827 S.W. Deschutes Ave.; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
dec. 15 — KNOW HEROES: Learn about how dogs help humans with a lecture titled, “Four-Legged Heroes: From Protection & Detection to Search & Rescue"; free; 4 p.m.; Downtown Bend Public Library, Brooks Room, 601 N.W. Wall St.; 541-312-1034 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
dec. 15 — “FACING THE STORM: STORY OF THE AMERICAN BISON": A screening of the documentary about the history of bison as a Western symbol of abundance; $3, free museum members; 6 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754, ext. 241.
dec. 15 — ACROVISION HOLIDAY SHOW: Featuring skits from Acrovision’s preschool, recreational and competitive programs; $9, $7 children, plus fees; 6 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
dec. 15 — HIGH DESERT CHAMBER MUSIC BENEFIT GALA: Includes live music, dinner and a silent auction; registration recommended; proceeds benefit High Desert Chamber Music programs; $85; 6 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-306-3988, info@highdesertchambermusic.com or www.highdesertchambermusic.com.
dec. 15 — “BELLS & BELLOWS": A Christmas concert featuring organist Mark Oglesby and the Bells of Sunriver; free; 7 p.m.; Zion Lutheran Church, 1113 S.W. Black Butte Blvd., Redmond; 541-923-7466.
dec. 15 — THE AUTONOMICS: The Portland-based rock ‘n’ roll act performs, with A Happy Death and The Rum and the Sea; $5 plus fees in advance, $10 at the door; 8 p.m.; The Old Stone, 157 N.W. Franklin Ave., Bend; www.bendticket.com.
dec. 15 — HANDBELL CHOIR CONCERT: A performance of Christmas music; donations accepted; 2 p.m.; Madras United Methodist Church, 49 N.E. 12th St.; 541-475-2150.
dec. 15 — HOLIDAY CONCERT: “On a Lite Christmas Nite" featuring jazz performances by Jeff Lorber and Jeff Kashiwa; $30-$52; 6 p.m.; Athletic Club of Bend, 61615 Athletic Club Drive; 541-385-3062 or www.c3events.com.
dec. 17 — THE MOSCOW BOYS CHOIR: The 25-voice choir presents a blend of Christmas standards and Russian folk songs; $25-$45 plus fees; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
dec. 18 — “GENEALOGY SHOW & TELL: SHARING OUR STORIES": Bend Genealogical Society presents a program with a holiday potluck and a white elephant sale; free; 10 a.m.-noon; First Presbyterian Church, 230 N.E. Ninth St., Bend; 541-317-9553 or www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs.
dec. 18 — SNOOP DOGG: The hip-hop icon performs; SOLD OUT; 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m.; Midtown Ballroom, 51 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-788-2989 or www.randompresents.com.
dec. 19 — “THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LA CLEMENZA DI TITO": Starring Lucy Crowe, Barbara Frittoli and Elina Garanca in an encore performance of Mozart’s masterpiece; opera performance transmitted in high definition; $18; 6:30 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16 & IMAX, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-382-6347.
dec. 19 — “THE SANTALAND DIARIES": A presentation of the humorous story of David Sedaris’ stint as a Christmas elf in Macy’s; $12; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
dec. 20 — BISON EXHIBIT TOUR: Explore the significance of bison on a guided tour of the exhibit, “Bison: American Icon"; $3, free for museum members; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754.
dec. 20 — KNOW HEROES: Maggie Triplett discusses the roles of heroes, specifically those of the American West, in “Heroes and Why We Need Them."; free; 6 p.m.; East Bend Public Library, 62080 Dean Swift Road; 541-312-1032 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
Dec. 21-27
dec. 21-24 — GRIMES’ CHRISTMAS SCENE: A display of lighted and mechanical Christmas decorations; open through Dec. 24; free; 2-7 p.m. Dec. 21 and 1-7 p.m. Dec. 22-24; Crook County Fairgrounds, 1280 S. Main St., Prineville; 541-447-5006 or grimes@crestviewcable.com.
dec. 21-23 — “A CHRISTMAS CAROL": Cascades Theatrical Company presents an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale; $24, $14 students and children, plus fees; 7 p.m. Dec. 21-22 and 2 p.m. Dec. 23; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
dec. 21-23 — “THE SANTALAND DIARIES": A presentation of the humorous story of David Sedaris’ stint as a Christmas elf at Macy’s; $12; 8 p.m. Dec. 21-22 and 3 p.m. Dec. 22-23; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
dec. 21 — “FLOW STATE": A screening of the Warren Miller film about skiing and snowboarding; $10; 7:30 p.m.; Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive; 800-486-8591 or www.sunriver-resort.com.
dec. 22-23 — JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Featuring “Patrick Lamb’s Holiday Soul"; $39 plus fees in advance; 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Dec. 22 and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 23; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436 or www.jazzattheoxford.com.
dec. 24 — COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE: With food, carols, a choir performance and a performance by Grace Laxson, Jena Rickards and Annie Bethancourt; $6 plus fees, free for ages 11 and under; 3, 5 and 7 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
dec. 24 — ’TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: Featuring holiday trivia, caroling and a live reading of the holiday poem; free admission; 7-8 p.m.; Sunriver Resort, Homestead Room, 57081 Meadow Road; 800-486-8591 or www.sunriver-resort.com.
dec. 26-27 — SURVIVOR: ANIMALS ADAPT!: Learn about animal adaptations to dramatic environmental shifts in the High Desert, featuring live animals; $6 plus museum admission, $4 for members plus museum admission; 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
dec. 27 — “MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED": A screening of the PG-rated 2012 film; free; 2 p.m.; Jefferson County Library, Rodriguez Annex, 134 S.E. E St., Madras; 541-475-3351 or www.jcld.org.
