Central Oregon and Bend Oregon Calendar of Events

Johnsmith, a singer-songwriter and performer, shares his music that delivers an honest and sensitive account of a keenly observed life-journey. Through his alchemy of music and words and performance, he holds up a mirror to our society, to convey and reveal the secret, inner mysteries of life.

Cascades Theatrical Company proudly presents the musical "The Spitfire Grill", by James Valcq and Fred Alley, based on the film of the same name by Lee David Zlotoff. This charming, uplifting musical with a folk and blue-grass tinged score is sure to please. January 27 - February 12: Wed - Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, additional Saturday matinees at 2:00 pm on February 4 & 11.

Bend, Oregon: Innovation Theatre Works announces the next production of its 2011-2012 Balcony Café Season is the Northwest Premiere of Jim Henry’s the Angels of Lemnos. Using an all community cast, Angels of Lemnos tells a story of innocence, madness and the search for redemption played out against the backdrop of a homeless urban landscape in the dead of winter.

Wanderlust Tours offers half-day guided tours and trips. Daily small group tours take you off the beaten path, away from crowds to seek out the quiet of the Central Oregon Cascade lakes, rivers, forests and caves.

Consider a full or half day fly fishing trip this winter during those mild winter days when skiing is not a good option. The Crooked River is a 45 minute drive East of Bend and offers great fly fishing all winter long. Price is for 2 anglers, larger groups can be accommodated. Beginners are welcome. Fishing licenses are not included.

Come partake of the many activities awaiting you and while you're here, sign up for one of The Well Traveled Fork's fun food adventures. A culinary guide will regale you with insider's secrets about Central Oregon's food scene. Information that, even if you're a local, you will find valuable and fascinating.

24-HOUR ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Join a Bend expert from Visit Bend for a free one-hour guided tour of the historic downtown core. Learn a bit of the past as well as the ins and outs and hotspots of present-day Bend and Central Oregon.

Come experience the award-winning tastes of Goody's Chocolate and Ice Cream, a Central Oregon tradition for over 27 years. See the website for details and to find out when the tours start!

CENTRAL OREGON'S LARGEST TOURNAMENT!!! Represent Rivals Sports bar at the 2012 World Series of Poker! Starts Sunday January 8, 2012 at 3:00pm play in the WSOP Points Series! The player with the most points on April 1, 2012 wins the WSOP Prize Package worth $10,700!*

First Friday Reception: Friday, February 3, 5-9pm.Come see our new artist's work and enjoy refreshments. Come celebrate with us as we host “I Heart Oregon”, our annual group show where the artists show their love and interpretation of Oregon in a variety of mediums. “I Heart Oregon”, runs from February 2 through February 28, 2012 at High Desert Gallery located at 10 NW Minnesota Avenue at The Oxford. High Desert Gallery is open daily and the events are free to attend and open to the public. I Heart Oregon artists: Judy Hoiness, Valerie Winterholler, Janet Rothermel, Ingrid Lustig, Renee Hartig, Morgan Madison, J & R Gumaelius, Judy Clinton, and guest artists. Custom Framing provided by High Desert Frameworks!