Carolyn Nesbitt, Curator of Education 1. How did you come up with the idea of a day camp for kids? We wanted to offer local families, especially our members, a way to engage with the Museum in more meaningful ways. Camp themes connect to the Museum’s mission and exhibitions, giving kids the opportunity to delve deeper […]
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Candid Cowboys
New exhibit brings the gay rodeo to Central Oregon
An exhibit where LGBTQ people in rural spaces could find and forge meaningful connections at the High Desert Museum.
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Music in the Key of Kids
School, museum partner for an instrumental lesson
Parents know how hard it can be to get their children to study a musical instrument. Now try getting them to build one. The High Desert Museum recently joined forces with Sunriver’s Three Rivers Elementary School to do just that. And it worked, with fourth and fifth graders churning out finished products including drums, pan […]
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Let’s Talk it Out
The Conversation Project works to build bridges with words
If there’s one thing people can agree on, it’s that the 2016 election revealed a divided nation. With little to no sign of closing anytime soon, many are looking for a way to bridge the chasm that exists between social and political circles. In partnership with local nonprofits and community groups, Oregon Humanities is working […]
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Relive the Women’s Marches at the High Desert Museum
Following the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, men and women alike gathered together for marches all across the country. The Women’s Marches drew record-breaking numbers in Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Portland and many other cities, but Bend’s demonstration also saw large crowds. The Source has already covered the Solidarity March, but local organizations […]
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Go Here: Smoke and Brews
Smokejumper Stories Smokejumpers conduct the initial attack on forest fires by parachuting into the site of the fire, often in remote terrain. The first fire jump was made in 1940 and today there are over 240 smokejumpers working for the Forest Service. The High Desert Museum is offering people a chance to listen to retired […]
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Picks 8/31-9/7
Thursday 1 Sip Summer Wine Down DRINK—Sip invites Bendites to “wine” down at its second annual customer appreciation night that features deals on food, wine and beer to the backdrop of live music. Precious Byrd, MOsley WOtta and Jive Coulis will perform and we can guarantee that the wine will be flowing. // 5-10pm. Sip […]
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Go Here 8/3-8/10
Haulin’ Aspen Twenty-six-point-two miles seem too far to run? Start off with 13.1 miles—just half the distance a the regular marathon. Thanks to the Oregon Half Marathon Series, there are plenty of opportunities afoot for both experienced and beginner runners. In fact, one of the most popular races in the series, Haulin’ Aspen, is Saturday, […]
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“Art of the West” Raises Crucial Funds For High Desert Museum
The High Desert Museum’s annual "Art of the West" exhibition and silent auction kicks off July 21 with a free opening reception. The exhibit will display 59 works of art by 38 artists with each piece offering a unique depiction of the Western U.S. Attendees will enjoy a first viewing of the exhibit and the […]
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Museum’s Art of the West Exhibit to Feature 38 Artists
Opening reception for the exhibition and silent auction is July 21
Bend, OR—Art of the West is the High Desert Museum’s annual exhibition and silent auction of fine art depictions of the western U.S. by contemporary artists. This year’s exhibition features 59 works by 38 artists including Charley Griswold, Meg Kahnle, Julie Oriet, Dan Rickards and Craig Zuger, to name a few. The public is invited […]