Calendar
Published 4:00 am Tuesday, February 15, 2011
TODAY
“CREATING LEGACY OR HERITAGE ALBUMS”: Bend Genealogical Society presents a program by Lori Hill; free; 10 a.m.; Rock Arbor Villa, Williamson Hall, 2200 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-317-8978,541-317-9553 or www.orgenweb.org/deschutes/bend-gs.
“THE CARTEL”: A screening of the documentary about America’s public school crisis; free; 6:15 p.m.; Highland Baptist Church, 3100 S.W. Highland Ave., Redmond; rdmpatriot@gmail.com.
“TWELVE ANGRY JURORS”: The Sisters High School drama department presents the story of a jury trying to decide the fate of a man charged with murder; $7, free students and staff with ID; 7 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-4045, ext. 1020.
KY-MANI MARLEY: The Grammy-nominated reggae and hip-hop musician performs; $30 or $35; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
WEDNESDAY
“DEAD MAN WALKING”: A screening of the R-rated film inspired by Sister Helen Prejean, followed by a discussion; free; 4 p.m.; Central Oregon Community College, Hitchcock Auditorium, 2600 N.W. College Way, Bend; 541-383-7412 or http://multicultural.cocc.edu/events.
YOUNG READERS BOOK DISCUSSION: Discuss “Call Me Hope” by Gretchen Olson; free; 6:30 p.m.; Camalli Book Co., 1288 S.W. Simpson Ave., Suite C, Bend; 541-323-6134.
“TWELVE ANGRY JURORS”: The Sisters High School drama department presents the story of a jury trying to decide the fate of a man charged with murder; $7, $4 students; 7 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-4045, ext. 1020.
Y LA BAMBA: The Portland-based acoustic folk band performs; part of the Great Northwest Music Tour; free; 7 p.m.; McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 N.W. Bond St., Bend; 541-382-5174 or www.mcmenamins.com.
“OLIVER!”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents Lionel Bart’s musical about a lovable orphan who asks for more; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www .cascadestheatrical.org.
THURSDAY
BACKPACK EXPLORERS: Parents and children ages 3 and 4 explore nature and participate in activities; themed “Chinese Lantern Festival”; $15, $10 museum members, plus accompanying adult admission ($10, $9 seniors); 10 a.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www .highdesertmuseum.org.
GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “Finding Nouf” by Zoe Ferraris; bring a lunch; free; noon; La Pine Public Library, 16425 First St.; 541-312-1092 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
“THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE”: The Redmond High School drama department presents an irreverent comedy featuring 37 abridged Shakespeare plays in 97 minutes; $5; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way; 541-923-4800, ext. 2125 or phil.neely@redmond .k12.or.us.
“TWELVE ANGRY JURORS”: The Sisters High School drama department presents the story of a jury trying to decide the fate of a man charged with murder; $7, $4 students; 7 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-4045, ext. 1020.
WINTERFRINGE: Fire dancers and street performers parade through downtown Bend, followed by performances by Mosley Wotta and Larry and His Flask at the center; prelude to WinterFest; $6 for WinterFest button in advance, $7 at the gate, free ages 5 and younger; 7-9 p.m. street performers, 9 p.m. music begins; Century Center, 70 S.W. Century Drive, Bend; 541-323-0964 or www.bendwinterfest.com.
“OLIVER!”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents Lionel Bart’s musical about a lovable orphan who asks for more; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
MARTY STUART AND THE FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES: The country music legend performs with his band; $30 or $35; 7:30 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
“RISE”: A screening of the film about figure skating and the 50th anniversary of the U.S. World Team tragedy; $15; 8-10 p.m.; Regal Old Mill Stadium 16, 680 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, Bend; 541-312-2901 or www.fathomevents.com.
“THE SPIN CYCLE”: Preview night of Innovation Theatre Works’ presentation of the comedy about a baby boomer who returns home for Thanksgiving; $17; 8 p.m.; Bend Performing Arts Center, 1155 S.W. Division St.; 541-504-6721 or www.innovationtw.org.
FRIDAY
BACKPACK EXPLORERS: Parents and children ages 3 and 4 explore nature and participate in activities; themed “Chinese Lantern Festival”; $15, $10 museum members, plus accompanying adult admission ($10, $9 seniors); 10 a.m.; High Desert Museum, 59800 S. U.S. Highway 97, Bend; 541-382-4754 or www.highdesertmuseum.org.
BEND WINTERFEST: Winter carnival featuring ice carving, children’s activities, rail jams, live music, beer gardens and more; a portion of proceeds benefits Saving Grace; $6 for WinterFest button in advance, $7 at the gate, free ages 5 and younger; 5-10 p.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive; 541-323-0964 or www.bendwinterfest.com.
VFW DINNER: A dinner of seafood chowder, salad and bread; proceeds benefit local veterans; $7; 5-7 p.m.; VFW Hall, 1503 N.E. Fourth St., Bend; 541-389-0775.
“THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE”: The Redmond High School drama department presents an irreverent comedy featuring 37 abridged Shakespeare plays in 97 minutes; $5; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way; 541-923-4800, ext. 2125 or phil.neely@redmond .k12.or.us.
“TWELVE ANGRY JURORS”: The Sisters High School drama department presents the story of a jury trying to decide the fate of a man charged with murder; $7, $4 students; 7 p.m.; Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte Road; 541-549-4045, ext. 1020.
“OLIVER!”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents Lionel Bart’s musical about a lovable orphan who asks for more; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
“TEMPLE GRANDIN”: A screening of the 2010 unrated 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 RAINMAKER”: Opening night of the production of the romantic comedy by Richard Nash about a family overcoming challenges during the dust bowl; with a champagne and dessert reception; $20, $18 students and seniors; 8 p.m., 7 p.m. reception; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
“THE SPIN CYCLE”: Innovation Theatre Works presents the comedy about a baby boomer who returns home for Thanksgiving; $15-$20; 8 p.m.; Bend Performing Arts Center, 1155 S.W. Division St.; 541-504-6721 or www.innovationtw.org.
JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Patrick Lamb performs; $25 plus fees in advance, $30 at the door; 8 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436 or www.bendticket.com.
SATURDAY
RUN FOR CHOCOLATE 5K: The run/walk is followed by coffee and chocolates; proceeds benefit New Generations; $25 in advance, $30 day of race; 9 a.m. number pickup, 10 a.m. race; Sunriver Resort, 17600 Center Drive; www.sunriver-resort .com/chocolate.
BEND WINTERFEST: Winter carnival featuring ice carving, children’s activities, rail jams, live music, beer gardens and more; a portion of proceeds benefits Saving Grace; $6 for WinterFest button in advance, $7 at the gate, free ages 5 and younger; 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive; 541-323-0964 or www.bendwinterfest.com.
GO MINING: Pan for gold and try to strike it rich in a re-created placer mine; 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.high desertmuseum.org.
OREGON BREWERY TOUR: Tour breweries, meet brewers and sample beers; see website for participating breweries; free; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; http://oregonbeer.org/zwickelmania.
OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS: Listen to fiddle music; a portion of proceeds benefits the community center; $5 suggested donation; 1-3 p.m.; Bend’s Community Center, 1036 N.E. Fifth St.; 541-312-2069.
“OLIVER!”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents Lionel Bart’s musical about a lovable orphan who asks for more; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 2 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
“THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE”: The Redmond High School drama department presents an irreverent comedy featuring 37 abridged Shakespeare plays in 97 minutes; $5; 7 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way; 541-923-4800, ext. 2125 or phil.neely@redmond.k12.or.us.
“OLIVER!”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents Lionel Bart’s musical about a lovable orphan who asks for more; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 7:30 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www .cascadestheatrical.org.
CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY WINTER CONCERT: The Central Oregon Symphony performs a winter concert, under the direction of Michael Gesme; featuring soloists Nick Loeffler and Kiarra Saito-Beckman; free but a ticket is required; 7:30 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-317-3941 or www .cosymphony.com.
“THE RAINMAKER”: A production of the romantic comedy by Richard Nash about a family overcoming challenges during the dust bowl; $20, $18 students and seniors; 8 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
“THE SPIN CYCLE”: Innovation Theatre Works presents the comedy about a baby boomer who returns home for Thanksgiving; $15-$20; 8 p.m.; Bend Performing Arts Center, 1155 S.W. Division St.; 541-504-6721 or www.innovationtw.org.
JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Patrick Lamb performs; $30 plus fees in advance, $35 at the door; 8 p.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436 or www.bendticket.com.
JOHNSMITH: The Trempealeau, Wis.-based folk act performs; $15 suggested donation; 8 p.m., doors open 7 p.m.; HarmonyHouse, 17505 Kent Road, Sisters; 541-548-2209.
SUNDAY
JAZZ AT THE OXFORD: Patrick Lamb performs, with brunch; $50 plus fees in advance, $55 at the door; 10 a.m.; The Oxford Hotel, 10 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-382-8436 or www.bendticket.com.
BEND WINTERFEST: Winter carnival featuring ice carving, children’s activities, rail jams, live music, beer gardens and more; a portion of proceeds benefits Saving Grace; $6 for WinterFest button in advance, $7 at the gate, free ages 5 and younger; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Old Mill District, 661 S.W. Powerhouse Drive; 541-323-0964 or www.bendwinterfest.com.
“OLIVER!”: Cascades Theatrical Company presents Lionel Bart’s musical about a lovable orphan who asks for more; $20, $15 seniors, $12 students; 2 p.m.; Greenwood Playhouse, 148 N.W. Greenwood Ave., Bend; 541-389-0803 or www.cascadestheatrical.org.
“PETER AND THE WOLF”: The Pushcart Players present an adaptation of the Russian folktale, geared toward elementary-school children; $12, $8 ages 12 and younger; 2 p.m.; Tower Theatre, 835 N.W. Wall St., Bend; 541-317-0700 or www.towertheatre.org.
“THE RAINMAKER”: A production of the romantic comedy by Richard Nash about a family overcoming challenges during the dust bowl; $20, $18 students and seniors; 2 p.m.; 2nd Street Theater, 220 N.E. Lafayette Ave., Bend; 541-312-9626 or www.2ndstreettheater.com.
“THE SPIN CYCLE”: Innovation Theatre Works presents the comedy about a baby boomer who returns home for Thanksgiving; $15-$20; 2 p.m.; Bend Performing Arts Center, 1155 S.W. Division St.; 541-504-6721 or www.innovationtw.org.
AUTHOR PRESENTATION: James Foster talks about his book “Bong Hits 4 Jesus”; free; 2 p.m.; Dudley’s Bookshop Cafe, 135 N.W. Minnesota Ave., Bend; 541-749-2010.
CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY WINTER CONCERT: The Central Oregon Symphony performs a winter concert, under the direction of Michael Gesme; featuring soloists Nick Loeffler and Kiarra Saito-Beckman; free but a ticket is required; 2 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-317-3941 or www.cosymphony.com.
REDMOND COMMUNITY CONCERT ASSOCIATION PERFORMANCE: Ted Outerbridge performs levitation illusion and other visual magic; $50 season ticket, $105 family ticket; 2 and 6:30 p.m.; Redmond High School, 675 S.W. Rimrock Way; 541-350-7222 or http://redmondcca.org.
SPAGHETTI FEED: Proceeds benefit the Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon; $10 requested donation; 4 p.m.; Jake’s Diner, 2210 N.E. U.S. Highway 20, Bend; 541-390-9932.
MONDAY
CENTRAL OREGON SYMPHONY WINTER CONCERT: The Central Oregon Symphony performs a winter concert, under the direction of Michael Gesme; featuring soloists Nick Loeffler and Kiarra Saito-Beckman; free but a ticket is required; 7:30 p.m.; Bend High School, 230 N.E. Sixth St.; 541-317-3941 or www.cosymphony.com.
WEDNESDAY
Feb. 23
GOOD CHAIR, GREAT BOOKS: Read and discuss “The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman; free; 6:30 p.m.; Sisters Public Library, 110 N. Cedar St.; 541-312-1074 or www.deschuteslibrary.org/calendar.
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