Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder

Dates

June

The Oregon Trail was a 2,000 mile adventure, the likes of which are hard to comprehend in modern times. Adventurers packed their worldly possessions into covered wagons, kissed their loved ones goodbye and headed west toward the unknown on a one-way journey.

Not for the faint of heart, adventurers walked for nearly six months from Missouri to their final destination in the Willamette Valley. Along the way they encountered wild and rugged terrain, foul weather, famine, disease and deadly wildlife.

The trail promised a new life and a fresh start for those who made it. The adventurers would know the satisfaction of having the spirit to embark on a journey of a lifetime and the true grit needed to complete it.

Breakaway Promotions is pleased to introduce the inaugural Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder- five days and nearly 400 miles inspired by the spirit of human adventure.

May your explorer spirit prevail and may the journey prove that you can survive anything.

Upcoming Events Around Town

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Roundabout Books

January 18, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Author Event: What's Up with White Women by Ilsa Govan and Tilman Smith

Please join us for this virtual event. What's Up with White Women? is a guide for white women to strengthen their anti-racism practices. A powerful model using self-reflection and real-life stories of white women's experiences with sexism and white privilege gives them the tools to cultivate genuine partnerships with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. As a white woman, ask yourself: are you upholding or fighting racism? What's Up with...

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The Suttle Lodge & Boathouse

January 20, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Suttle Lodge's Fireside Series

Join us for live music most Thursdays! Check out our happenings page for more information and to purchase tickets. All ages welcome. Tickets are FREE for guests staying overnight at the Lodge with RSVP. Please email info@thesuttlelodge.com to RSVP within 72 hours of show. Proof of vaccination and picture ID required at the door with no exceptions. Doors at 5:30. Show starts at 6pm.

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Roundabout Books

January 20, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Awareness Event: Just Say "Yes" to Life! Stories of Thriving After Stroke

In this one-of-a-kind collection of stories about surviving and thriving after stroke, people from all over the U.S. tell it like it is about the tragedies and triumphs they experienced after stroke. They speak with candor about their worst days, their grit and resilience, and the profound contentment and unexpected bursts of enthusiasm they feel for life today. Written to give solace to current stroke survivors, the 26 stories in...

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Cascades Theatrical Company

January 20, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Ken Ludwig's clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue and suspense of Dame Agatha's celebrated novel, with a healthy dose of humor to quicken the pace. Directed by Robert Flanagan Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

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Cascades Theatrical Company

January 21, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

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Riverhouse Convention Center

January 22, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Cascades Wedding Show

We’re thrilled to announce the return of the Cascades Wedding Show! This one-day event gives Central Oregon brides and grooms the chance to connect with regional event professionals to help plan their big day. Join us on Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 10 am-3 pm at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes!

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Cascades Theatrical Company

January 22, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

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Cascades Theatrical Company

January 23, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

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Midtown Ballroom

January 23, 6:00 pm

Big Head Todd and The Monsters

Midtown Events brings Big Head Todd and The Monsters to Midtown Ballroom Sunday, January 23 for an all ages show! Doors open at 6pm. Tickets on sale now at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-head-todd-and-the-monsters-tickets-194156516367 Big Head Todd and The Monsters have quietly become an American institution following three and a half decades of writing, recording, and touring (totaling over 3,500 performances). After countless sold out shows in amphitheaters and on the high seas, beaming...

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Volcanic Theatre Pub

January 23, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Artikal Sound System Performing Live at Volcanic Theatre Pub

Based in South Florida, Artikal Sound System brings their R&B twist to the Cali reggae-rock genre on the newest album Welcome to Florida. The new album is due out February 1, 2022 on Controlled Substance Sound Labs. Welcome to Florida will be available everywhere you stream music. Pre-Save and Pre-Order here: https://cssl.fanlink.to/welcome-to-florida

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Roundabout Books

January 25, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Author Event: These Bones by Kayla Chenault & The Salt Fields by Stacy D. Flood

Please join us for this in-conversation virtual event. These Bones by Kayla Chenault Chenault's mesmerizing debut follows the Lyons family starting in 1909 through a series of vignettes that create a mosaic portrait of the Bramble Patch, the Black section of fictional Midwestern city Napoleonville, which was "built on the bones of its dead." The tale is framed by a request for information from the Napoleonville Historical society to Wanhope...

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Deschutes Land Trust

January 26, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Nature Night: A Low-to-No Snow Future

Mountain snowpacks have historically acted as large, natural reservoirs of water, as well as providing awesome recreational opportunities. In recent decades, however, snowpack has declined—another sign of a changing climate. If our climate continues to warm, snow loss will be exacerbated across the Western US, termed a “low-to-no snow future.” Join the Deschutes Land Trust, Dr. Alan Rhoades, and Dr. Erica Siirila-Woodburn to learn about the possibility of a low-to-no...