Bend Design Conference

Dates

October

Three days of talks, interactive workshops, hands-on exhibits, and collaboration-sparking conversations for everyone who’s curious about how design thinking can transcend job titles and help shape our shared future.

Bend Design equips current and future leaders with the inspiration, tools, and connections to shape our shared future. Our annual gathering in October assembles creative thinkers from a diverse range of practices and professions for talks, shows, workshops, screenings, and problem-solving sessions. And let’s not forget the parties, meetups, and multi-state roadtrips. Now in its fourth year, Bend Design is presented by ScaleHouse, a member-supported nonprofit arts organization.

About ScaleHouse
ScaleHouse is a member-supported non-profit arts organization working to convene diverse thinkers and promote collaboration through visual arts, performing arts, architecture and design, film and storytelling, and conceptual arts and activism. ScaleHouse produces year-round events, including talks and workshops, exhibitions and performances, and the annual Bend Design conference. MORE AT ScaleHouse.org

Upcoming Events Around Town

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Featured

Les Schwab Amphitheater

September 17, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Lake Street Dive

Formed in 2004, Lake Street Dive features singer Rachael Price, guitarist/trumpeter Mike “McDuck” Olson, bassist Bridget Kearney, and drummer Mike Calabrese. The group originally met while they were all students at Boston’s prestigious New England Conservatory. However, prior to joining the band, Price (daughter of composer and conductor Tom Price) had already gained notice for her jazz singing. Lake Street Dive is known for their playful, cross-pollinated blend of neo-soul...

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Faith Hope and Charity Vineyard

September 17, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live at the Vineyard - Bobby Lindstrom

Join International Blues Challenge solo nominee, singer/songwriter/bluesman Bobby Lindstrom for some soul-inspiring blues and rock. His riveting original songs reflect the stories of his life, his loves and his quest of helping people through music. Tables and chairs provided here for you.

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Cascades Theatrical Company

September 17, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The Importance of Being Earnest - Play

In Oscar Wilde’s most famous and final play, wealthy and bored protagonists, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, court two women, Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew, pretending to be men named Ernest. Jack, who resides in the country, introduces a devious and unruly brother named Ernest who resides in the city so that he can be reckless in one place while also being arguably mature in another. Algernon pretends to have...

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High Desert Museum

September 18, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Exhibition Opening: "X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out"

The Smithsonian’s National Collection of Fishes represents more than 70 percent of the world’s fish specimens and is the largest and most diverse collection of its kind in the world. Although the x-rays featured in the national collection were made for research purposes, the strikingly elegant images demonstrate the natural union of science and art and are a visual retelling of the evolution of fish. X-Ray Vision: Fish Inside Out...

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Deschutes Historical Museum

September 18, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Oregon Festival of Cars

Now in its 27th year, the Oregon Festival of Cars Show and Shine features world-class performance cars, one-of-a-kinds, and classic cars from around the state. For a third year this event will be hosted at the Deschutes Historical Museum, where these beautiful automobiles will be showcased on the front lawn of the museum Saturday, September 18, 2021. The Show and Shine is free to the public and voting for best...

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Seventh Mountain Resort

September 18, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Beginner/Intermediate Skills Mountain Biking Workshop

We’ll begin by dialing in our bike set up and body position, then work on skills throughout the afternoon. Examples of some of the skills we will work on include braking, shifting, cornering, switchbacks, wheel lifts, line choice, technical descending and getting up and over logs and rocks. Join us for two hours of skill building fun! Suitable for: All skill levels, Men & Women, 18+

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September 18, 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

Bend Photo Tours - Painted Hills Photo Workshop with Christian Murillo

One of the "Seven Wonders of Oregon", the Painted Hills get their name from the delicately colored stratifications in the soil and the yellows, golds, blacks and reds and are a photographer's dream! Join Expert Photographer Christian Murillo as he takes you on a full day photo experience of this natural wonder in Oregon.

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McMenamins Old St. Francis School

September 18, 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Halfway to St. Patrick's Day

Halfway to St. Patrick's Day May the luck of the Irish be with us all! We're celebrating the halfway point to our favorite holiday with a day full of specials and Irish Stout across McMenamins. Wander a hotel property searching for leprechauns and rainbows, or stop by your local pub for a refreshing Irish Mule or a bracing Irish Iced Coffee. You'll find also find Irish Fries Are Smiling, and...

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Seventh Mountain Resort

September 18, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Cornering Switchbacks OR Intro to Jumping* Mountain Biking Workshop

Cornering and Switchbacks (odd dates of the month): The best way to get good at cornering is to practice practice practice. We’ll begin by dialing in body position, leaning the bike and understanding how to handle different types of corners. Next we’ll take it to the trails where we will practice bermed corners, flat loose corners and switchbacks until we are all dizzy with progression! Intro to Jumping (even dates...

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Featured

Les Schwab Amphitheater

September 18, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

NEEDTOBREATHE

Grammy nominated rock band, NEEDTOBREATHE emerged from Seneca, South Carolina in 2011. Since then they have released seven albums to date, touring with acts such as Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw and Third Day. With their inspiration rooted in their Christian faith, they consistently deliver a soulful rock medley paired perfectly with Bear Reinhart’s (lead vocals) heartfelt and unique vocals. While the world shut down due to the global pandemic, concerts...

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Faith Hope and Charity Vineyard

September 18, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Live at the Vineyard: Doc Ryan Trio

Come sit outside at the vineyard and friends and music! American Roots music, pure and simple. Folk, Blues, Rock, Gospel, Alt.Country, we even get funky - original but familiar. Tables and chairs provided for you here. Wood fired pizzas, salad, dessert, wine by the bottle, beer on tap, and nonalcoholic beverages available for purchase. Advance Ticket Purchase Required