old mill district winter guide 2015

Santa arrives by HelicopterFor the fourth year in a row Santa will arrive in an AirLink helicopter in the Les Schwab Amphitheater on Friday, November 27. Be sure to arrive by 10am as Santa could arrive anytime between 10:00-10:15am. Santa will greet all the kids before being whisked off to SantaLand.

Santa Making His Rounds at the Old Mill DistrictIn the magical place called SantaLand, kiddies can capture the big guys ear with their hearts desires. Photography will make the moment into holiday history with an image of your little ones with Santa Claus. Look for Santa to make his pilgrimage down from the North Pole starting on Friday, November 27. Hell be available every Friday through Sunday until Christmas to captivate your little sugarplums. Find the details on Santas hours on page 20. Merry Christmas!

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Wheres SantaLand anyway?SantaLand is in the Old Mill District, located near the north end of the district across from Chicos and Naked Winery (in the former Orvis building). Still not sure? Mapquest us at 320 Powerhouse Drive, Suite 110, Bend, OR 97702 and youll get pretty darn close!

Tree of Joy This season give a gift to someone in need from November 27-December 13. Names may be selected and gifts delivered

through December 13. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 4-7pm and

Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm. Deliver gifts to the Tree of Joy in SantaLand

during these hours. The Hilton Garden Inn in the Old Mill District will also take gifts 24/7 through December 13. Gifts must be unwrapped or in gift bags.

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Shoes & (by desperado) offers ffers a wide variety of footwear with an emphasis on quality, fashion, and comfort. The new

store carries fashion lines by shoe designers OTBT, Sofft, Steve Madden, Bernie Mev, Charles David, ASH, Minnetonka, Free Bird and Timberland for men. Jewelry, scarves and handbags will round out the accessories portion of the new store.

Pomegranate Holiday Shop for their wonderful gifts, garden and home accessory store in Bend, Pomegranate returns to the Old Mill District this holiday season with their pop-up shop,

featuring a great selection of holiday dcor, unique gifts, and home lines. Look for candles, French soaps and lotions, scarves, tabletop and linens, cards, childrens gifts, plus beautiful serving pieces, throws, design books and more. Complimentary gift wrapping for the season. Open daily through January 2. Located next to Vanilla Urban Threads.

Avalon Salon an Aveda lifestyle salon, opening early 2016 offering the full Aveda product line and Aveda service experience in hair

design and more. The new salon will be located between Shoes &... by desperado and Jimmy Johns at the north end of the District.

My Place Hotel Designed with natural rock and hints of cedar the new My Place Hotel has stunning mountain views and is walking distance to the Old Mill District. The new four-story 63-room My Place economy extended-stay hotel

is complete with cooktop, microwave and refrigerator. The property also includes laundry facilities, high speed internet and a 24-hour My Store. Affordable daily, weekly and monthly rate options are available. Opening in early December at 550 SW Bond Street near the Wilson roundabout.

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Savory Spice Savory Spice Join the monthly Spice Club where fresh ground spices and hand crafted seasonings are delivered right to your home. Treat yourself to new flavors and unique recipes each month. A great gift for anyone who loves to cook. www.savoryspiceshop.com/spiceclub

Pure Barre will host a LuLu Lemon Trunk Show on December 9-10. Help a Family in need with the Saving Grace Giving Tree December 1-18.

REI Pre-Holiday Sale runs November 13-23. REIs biggest sale of the season. REI will be closed on Black Friday.

Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoes 14 Days of Christmas Sale runs December 11-24 with a storewide savings on 2015 inventory.

Nashelle Stop in and ask about current specials and promotions over the holiday season, including huge discounts on Black Friday and their highly anticipated Trunk Show in

December. Teddy Bear Drive benefiting the Kids Center runs December 1-31. Bring in a new teddy bear and receive 25% off your entire purchase.

Saxons Fine Jewelers is a proud supporter of the Rotary Tree of Joy and Operation Elf Box. Unwrapped gifts for Operation Elf Box can be dropped at the store from November 16 - December 22. Shop Like a Man event on Sunday-Monday December 20-21 from 12-5pm. Sip champagne while shopping throughout the holiday season as well as enjoy extended hours and other special evenings. Visit www.saxonsfinejewelers.com/news-events for dates and times.

desperado boutique Customers receive 10% off their purchase during the Annual Holiday People & Pet Food Drive from December 1-23. Bring in non-perishable food items, pet or household supplies for the Bethlehem Inn and the Humane Society of Central Oregon. Desperado also offers free-gift wrapping, no-hassle returns and a glass of libation to keep the jolly in your holiday shopping!

J Jill will host two special shopping events November 19 and December 17, both from 6-8pm. Shop new collections and get great tips from stylists: scarf tying secrets, maximizing your wardrobe with mix and match staple pieces, the right silhouette and how to wear current trends.

Pomegranate Holiday Shop Trunk shows with Pamela Armstrong Design Studio on November 21 and McKenzie Mendel jewelry designer on November 27-28. Armstrong creates petite handbags and card keepers made from repurposed decorator fabrics, buttons and jewelry and beautifully coordinated throw pillows. Mendels mixed metal contemporary jewelry is clean-lined and simple with delicate details utilizing sterling silver and high karat gold. Both trunk shows run from 11am-6pm.

Naked Winery Enjoy a Blazing Cougar (sweet red wine and semi sparkling white wine) in the Tasting Room and receive $2 off your first glass through December 31. Enjoy again at home and buy a bottle of Blazing Straddle and receive a bottle of Cougar at 25% off for the perfect party mix! Sip wine and support Neighbor Impact this holiday season. Bring in a can of food to Naked Winery now through December 31 and be entered to win a Naked Party Pack (Blazing Cougar set up, two glasses and a wine corker).


This holiday season numerous locations are offering extended hours (December 18 December 26) open Monday Saturday at 9am-9pm and Sunday 11am-7pm. Also open late are our many fabulous restaurants throughout the Old Mill District.

Black FridayGet ready to shop for your husband, sister, kids, wife, parents, in-laws and more starting on Black Friday, November 27. Be sure to throw in a little treat for yourself!

Find the best deals! Visit www.theoldmill.com/specials/black-friday to find a full list of store hours on Black Friday as well as many specials on that first big weekend.

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Anthonys at the Old Mill A Pacific Northwest favorite, committed to serving the highest quality fresh seafood, from wild king salmon to local oysters and Dungeness crab. Dine on Hawaiian nachos, fish tacos or coconut prawns while enjoying a great view of the Deschutes River and mountain range.

Ben and Jerrys Seasonal favorite Pumpkin Cheesecake with pumpkin cheesecake ice cream and a graham cracker swirl is back for the holidays. Special release Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale has New Belgium Brown Ale and is laden with chocolatey salted caramel and vanilla goodness. Try the new Cookie Core Sundaes with a core of cookie chunks, fudge or caramel between your two favorite flavors, topped with whipped cream, peanuts or sprinkles.

Caf Yumm! Serves fresh, delicious food in a distinctive and relaxed environment. Yumm! Bowls and dishes including all natural chicken, wild North Pacific salmon, premium turkey, vegetarian, vegan and special diet options.

Flatbread Community Oven Specializes in serving true Neapolitan pizzas with passion, along with several rustic dishes such as freshly baked focaccia sandwiches, lasagnas, salads and delectable desserts accompanied by a fine selection of wine and beer.

Gregs Grill Gregs offers a variety of dishes with an emphasis on prime and choice-cut steaks, seafood, salads and rotisserie chicken with an extensive wine list and a full bar. Enjoy an expansive view of the Deschutes River from the dining room.

Hola! Lively and colorful dcor highlight the Mexican-Peruvian cuisine of Hola! You are sure to enjoy their chicken mole, ceviche, enchiladas and several mouth-watering shrimp dishes. Serving signature margaritas, mojitos and Tranquilo!

Follow your palate to the Old Mill District and find dining options to suite whatever you, the kids or out of town guests are in the mood to enjoy!


Jimmy Johns Unlike any other sub shop in the country, Jimmy Johns offers the freshest ingredients and fastest service. French and whole-wheat bread baked in-house daily and every vegetable, cheese and all-natural meat is freshly sliced at the restaurant. Add the hot peppers!

Kona Mix Plate Offering grilled meats, seafood and specialty dishes all with the distinct flavors of Hawaii. Try the Shoyu chicken, tempura shrimp, mahi mahi teriyaki, Kalua pork and Ahi poke.

Level 2: Global Food & Lounge Serving small plate appetizers and entrees, specialty cocktails and a fantastic selection of beer and wine. A great late night option in a hip industrial setting. Great mountains views.

MIO Sushi MIO Sushi offers sushi, tempura, teriyaki, noodles and bento boxes for lunch and dinner. MIO Sushis extensive menu of traditional and well-crafted fusion dishes appeals to kids, sushi novices as well as the experienced sushi connoisseur.

Pastini Pastaria Inspired by the small, neighborhood pastarias found in Italy, Pastini offers over 30 classic and contemporary pasta dishes along with antipasti, salads and grilled panini. Look for seasonal specials, artisan fresh pasta and hand-crafted tiramisu as well. Serving cocktails and a selection of local beers, along with Italian and regional NW wines.

Red Robin A fun-filled family atmosphere to enjoy gourmet burgers, chicken wings, bottomless fries, shakes and hot sandwiches. Red Robin serves a selection of beers and cocktails.

Strictly Organic Coffee Company Come in for a great cup of coffee or specialty coffee drink thats Certified Organic and Fair Trade for people who care about the worlds environment, its people, and the coffee they enjoy. Serving chai, hot chocolate and tea, a variety of cold drinks, muffins and bagels.


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Bolshoi Ballet Experience the excitement and the beauty of world-class performances from the Bolshoi Ballet at Regal Cinemas in the Old Mill District. Bolshoi Ballet presents Sunday matinees captured the same day from Moscow.

Jewels Balanchine built an homage of captivating beauty to three dance schools that forged his style; each represented by a contrasting jewel: emerald, ruby and diamond. (November 15)

The Lady of the Camellias A young bourgeois, falls madly in love with a gorgeous courtesan celebrated by the Parisian high society and will do all he can to win the beautiful womans heart. (December 6)

The Taming of the Shrew Many suitors dream of marrying the lovely Bianca, however; her elder sister, the ill-tempered shrew Katharina, must be married off first. (January 24)

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The Winters TaleStarring Sir Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench. King Leontes appears to have everything: power, wealth, a loving family and friends, but jealousy sets in motion a chain of events with tragic consequences. Shakespeares timeless tragicomedy of obsession and redemption is reimagined in a new production. Captured live from the world famous Garrick Theatre in London. (November 30).

Lincoln Center at the Movies The Nutcracker Experience the magical wonder of this holiday classic on the big screen. Tchaikovskys beloved melodies and Balanchines stunning choreography shines amidst the New York City Ballets famous staging, sets and costumes. (December 5 & December 10)

Tickets to the Bolshoi Ballet series, The Winters Tale and Lincoln Center at the Movies through Fathom Events www.FathomEvents.com.

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The Met Opera: Live in HD is a fabulous opportunity to experience the excitement of opera, captured live from the stage of the Metropolitan Opera.

Celebrate the Mets tenth season of live performance to movie theaters around the world.

Bergs Lulu New Production Acclaimed artist and director William Kentridge applies his theatrical vision to the notorious femme fatale who shatters lives, including her own. (November 21 and December 2)

The Magic Flute enchanted opera lovers from around the world with the whimsical humor and breathtaking puppetry of Julie Taymor. An encore presentation. (December 12).

Bizets Les Pcheurs de Perles New Production A Hindu priestess pursued by rival pearl divers competing for her hand. Explore the timeless themes of pure love, betrayal and vengeance in a production that vividly creates an undersea world. (January 16 and January 20)

Puccinis Turandot A proud princess of ancient China, whose riddles doom every suitor who seeks her hand and the brave prince who wins her love. (January 30 and February 3)

During intermission, enjoy live interviews with an amazing cast of world famous opera singers and behind the scenes set changeselaborately crafted costumes and modern set design. Regal Cinemas in the Old Mill District is one of many participating theaters worldwide. For more information and tickets, visit www.FathomEvents.com.

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Tumalo Art Co. Reflection and Happiness new works by Paul Alan Bennett on view through November. Known for his knit style using gouache paint, Bennett works in a number of different styles and media. His recent landscape paintings are more about meditative moods while the people scenes tend to focus on those times of shared happiness.

Winter Salon an exhibition that features small works that make it possible for you to give artthe completely original gift! Discover one-of-a-kind creations perfect for hanging on the treefrom hand-made ornaments and small paintings to hand-blown glass, custom jewelry and ceramics. Enjoy this festive holiday exhibition each year at the gallery.

Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery Twins, Lisa and Lori Lubbesmeyer are exhibiting their latest body of work in fiber and paint. This vibrant exhibit showcases the collaborative talent of the Lubbesmeyers as they draw on their backgrounds in painting and printmaking

to capture the essence of their surroundings in their latest show. The artists invite you to tour their studio and gallery, where they are available to discuss their latest work.

Art Stationis the perfect place for artistic expression. No matter your age or interest, the Art Stations wide variety of classes, schedules and media will deliver the joy of creating an original work of art for kids, teens and adults. Visitwww.ArtsCentralOregon.org for more information on the wide variety of classes offered every day at the Art Station.

Art Station offers Family First Friday with drop in kids activities from 5-7pm monthly. Kids and adults can get creative with a self-guided art activity with teaching artist. No registration necessary. $5 for materials. December: Experimental Painting. January 1: Closed for holiday. February 5: Sculptures from recycled materials.

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DeWilde Art Glass offers handmade stained glass windows, doors and individual hanging works of art in various sizes and price ranges. Stop in to see samples of custom work or the latest commission in progress in the workshop.

Last December Rich DeWilde installed three stained glass windows in the chapel of the Trinity Episcopal Church (after significant fire damage in spring 2013). DeWilde used approximately 50% of the salvaged glass

from the damaged church for the two side windows while the center window was completely destroyed.

These beautiful stained glass windows took DeWilde over six months to create and rebuild. DeWilde explained this was one of his most challenging projects in 30 years, selecting handmade glass from Fremont Glass in Seattle to complete the windows. The Trinity Episcopal Church is located downtown.

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Jubelalea festive winter aleenjoy layered flavors of warm spiciness, dried fruit and a hoppy finish. This year marks the 28th bottling of Jubelale, the first brew that Deschutes Brewery ever bottled.

This years label features an illustration by Taylor Rose. I wanted this illustration to be all about the beauty of adventuring on a cold snowy night. First Tracks First Cast is a detailed portrayal of a couple and their dog walking along a snow covered trail, peering into a trout-filled river, capturing the beauty and wonderment of the outdoors.

To create this piece I used a process of pencil, ink, watercolor, digital. Everything starts with a pencil drawing, is then inked with a calligraphy brush, and lastly scanned into the computer to be painted digitally with high resolution scans of watercolor brushes/markings.

Taylor Rose, who is now based in Bend, grew up in a small New Hampshire town and spent a childhood immersed in the nature that now inspires her art.

Deschutes Brewery now ships to 28 states and around the world from its main brewing facility located on the banks of the Deschutes River. Tasting Room hours are Monday-Sunday from 12-5pm. Tour available 1-4pm daily. www.deschutesbrewery.com


Orange & Maple Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients: 6 large sweet potatoes, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/4 cup maple sugar, juice and grated zest of orange, 4 Tbsp. butter and 4 tsp. Marrakech Moroccan Spice. (This recipe works with several spice blends including: Bucktown Brown Mustard & Honey Ham Rub, Garam Masala, Park Hill Maple & Spice Pepper and Brown Sugar & Spice Honey Ham Rub.)

Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse sweet potatoes, poke a few holes in each and rub each lightly with oil. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake until easily pierced, about 45 min. Let cool, peel off skins and slice flesh into a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and whisk at medium speed until smooth. Transfer to a large baking dish and serve. You can make this a day ahead and warm in a 300-degree oven.

Stop into Savory Spice on Saturdays-Sundays during November and December for Hot Cider samples.

Hot Honey FruitIngredients: 2 tsp fresh-squeezed lime juice, 2 tsp honey, 15-20 blueberries, 7-10 blackberries, 7-10 raspberries, 4-5 sliced strawberries, 1 Orange peeled and sliced, powdered sugar and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Directions: In a small bowl, mix lime and honey together and set aside. Mix all the fruit together. Place 1/4 to 1/2 cup fruit in serving bowls. Drizzle with honey-lime mixture. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and add a pinch of cayenne. Recipe from Living Luxe Gluten Free by Michelle Lee and available at Gingers Kitchenware.

Blazing CougarIngredients: 1/3 Blazing Saddle Sweet Red Wine and 2/3 Cougar Semi Sparkling White Wine to fill a single wine glass.

Recipe: Combine the two wines and enjoy this holiday season. A sweet, dark and bubbly wine cocktail. Best paired with family and friends around a roaring fire.


Village Ice Pavilion in Sunriver Take the entire family ice skating this winter. The Village Ice Pavilion includes an indoor/outdoor fireplace and a solar screening system which offers shelter from inclement weather. Ice skating season runs November 21 March 31. www.sunrivericerink.com.

Seventh Mountain Resort Plan a fun family outing ice skating at the beautiful outdoor rink. Spend a winter afternoon at this exceptional ice skating rink, stay warm by the outdoor fire pits and treat yourself to a hot chocolate. Ice skating is available November 21 March 31. www.seventhmountainresort.com

The Pavilion Ice skating, hockey, curling and much more on a full NHL ice sheet in Bend. Located at the Simpson & Colorado roundabout at 1001 Bradbury Way. Anticipated opening November 30 March 27. See the full article on page 26.

Sledding Wanoga Sno-Park offers a fantastic sledding hill for kids of all ages!The Sno-Park has a warming shelter with picnic tables and a wood-burning fire. The Wanoga Sno-Park the only Sno-Park on the South side of the road (12 miles from Bend).

Mt. Bachelor Snowblast Tubing Park Experience the snow like never before at the Snowblast Tubing Park with an 800 foot ride full of jumps and bumps as you speed down the mountain. The surface lifts are built with the latest technology to pull you back up the slope. www.mtbachelor.com

SHARC Tubing Hill offers year round tubing in Sunriver. An artificial sledding surface provides a guaranteed thrill ride even when the snow conditions may be variable. The in-door facilities at SHARC are open year-round so you can take the kids swimming or sledding. Visit www.sunriversharc.com for hours, expanded facility features and admission options.

More information available at www.theoldmill.com/holiday-happenings/ice-skating--sledding/.


Flatbread Community Oven is famous for their Make your own Pizza with toppings brought to the table for kids to prepare. Other options include mac & cheese and pasta with Marinara or Alfredo sauce. Kids dishes from $5.75-$6.50 includes a soda and cookie.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Kids can choose from a burger, mac & cheese, grilled chicken on a stick, corn dog, pizza, spaghetti, chicken fingers or grilled cheese all for $4.99. Side dishes include a choice of fruit, veggies or fries.

Cafe Yumm! offers a bean & cheese burrito, a Yumm! bowl with beans, rice and salsa, grilled cheese with chips, organic peanut butter and jelly sandwich with chips, Quesadilla or a chicken skewer with rice. Kids Menu $4-$7.

MIO Sushi offers a kids Bento Box and options include chicken teriyaki, assorted tempura, salmon teriyaki, California roll and more. Bento Box includes miso soup, edamame and steamed rice for $7.95-$8.95.

Anthonys Restaurant Anthonys menu for kids includes fish & chips, mac & cheese, hamburger sliders and fries or grilled salmon. Prices range from $4.95 to $9.95.

Gregs Grill kids menu includes cheddar cheese slider (beef or chicken) and fries, grilled cheese and salad, mac & cheese with fries, pasta Alfredo with fruit, chicken tenders and fries, grilled chicken breast with fries and veggies and

a Hot Fudge Sundae $3.25. Kids Menu from $5.95-$6.95.

Ben & Jerrys offer a kids size cone or cup for $3.50. Kids favorites include chocolate, strawberry, cookies & cream, chocolate chip cookie dough and cotton candy. Ben & Jerrys also has frozen yogurt and sorbet.

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Our local theater, national performers and holiday music groups offer plenty of family friendly options for a live performance and a fun night out. Theres always something to entertain you over the holidays.

2nd Street Theater presents The Night Before The Night Before Christmas where a freak snowstorm leaves a couple stranded in the airport and their dream of a holiday beach vacation is in peril. Performances on December 4-19 on select dates. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee where six quirky adolescents compete in the Bee, run by three equally quirky grownups. Audience participation makes this musical a fun filled experience. April 2016. www.2ndstreettheater.com

BEAT - Quality Youth Theatre presents James and the Giant Peach where Roald Dahls story comes hilariously to life in this delightful dramatization that reveals the wickedness of some, the goodness of others, and the indecision encountered by many when they are faced with crises. Performances December 4-19 on select days. The Music Man runs February 12-21. www.beatonline.org

Bend A Capella Numerous a capella groups from all over the Northwest in Bend to learn, perform and collaborate at the Tower Theatre February 19-21. See the full article on page 40. www.towertheatre.com

Cascade Chorale presents their 11th Annual Holiday Magic concerts under the direction of James W. Knox, the Cascade Chorale and members from the Central Oregon Symphony put on a holiday concert filled with spectacular seasonal music. Performances are at the Tower Theatre on Saturday, December 5 at 3pm and 7pm and Sunday, December 6 at 3pm. Visit www.cascadechorale.org for more information.

The Cascade Theatrical Company presents Youre a Good Man Charlie Brown bringing the iconic comic strip to life in musical form. Performances November 20-December 19 on select days. The 39 Steps mixes a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have a fast-paced whodunit. The play runs January 22-February 6. Visit www.cacadestheatrical.org for the full season of plays and show times.

The Central Oregon School of Ballet will be presenting their 30th Anniversary of The Nutcracker. This ballet is a great holiday tradition for audiences of all ages to enjoy the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Performances are on Saturday, December 5, at 3pm and 7pm and on Sunday, December 6 at 3pm at Bend High School. Visit www.centraloregonschoolfofballet.com for more information.

Central Oregon Symphony presents Music in Public Places: Winter Melodies for Flute and Harp on December 6. Symphony Spotlight Recital: Central Oregon Percussion Ensemble on January 24. Childrens Concert on February 11.

The Winter 2016 Concert Series is presented in conjunction with the High Desert Museums exhibition Art for a Nation: Inspiration from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration (WPA), through the Federal Music Project, supported more than 16,000 musicians fostered the creation of hundreds of new works. The winners of this seasons Young Artist Competition will also perform with the symphony. Performances February 13-15 at Bend High School. www.cosymphony.com

Deschutes Public Library Author! Author! Literary series with Elizabeth Gilbert author of Eat, Pray, Love on November 13 at 7pm. Visiting authors will also include Lisa See author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan on February 25 and Alice Hoffman on May 26. www.dplfoundation.org

Desperado Boutique Joni Harms performs a free concert on December 6 from 3-5pm. Harms has received multiple Academy of Western Artists Awards over the years, performing at the Grand Ole Opry and Carnegie Hall. Enjoy libations and holiday treats while listening to this western music legend. Hosted by Desperado and Shoes &By Desperado.


Fathom Events brings the best in one-night and limited-run events to Regal Cinemas throughout the year. National and international productions this holiday season include several ballet performances. Bolshoi BalletJewels on November 15, The Lady of the Camellias on December 6 and The Taming of the Shrew on January 24. The Bolshoi Ballet presents Sunday matinees captured the same day from Moscow.

Lincoln Center at the Movies presents The Nutcracker Tchaikovskys beloved melodies and Balanchines stunning choreography shines amidst the New York City Ballets famous staging, sets and costumes on December 5 and December 10. Fathom Events connects you to the most exclusive entertainment in movie theaters nationwide. www.fathomevents.com

High Desert Chamber Music presents concertmaster Frank Almond with Rachelle McCabe. He will also be joined by HDCM founder and violinist Isabelle Senger for the incredible Moskowski Suite for Two Violins and Piano at the First United Methodist Church on Friday,November 20. Acclaimed violist Heiichiro Ohyama & SBCO Chamber Players at the Tower Theatre on February 14. Visit www.highdesertchambermusic.com for a full schedule of concerts.

Jazz at the Oxford presents another fantastic lineup of jazz performers. Bobby Torres Ensemble drives a Latin beat into the heart and soul of jazz on December 26-27. Reggie Houstons Crescent City ConnectionfeaturingCharmaine Nevilles bringing his New Orleans rhythmic wizardry to Bend on January 22-23.The Pete Escovedo Orchestra, a latin jazz legend, featuring his daughter Sheila E.drummer, percussionist and vocaliston Friday, February 12 with one show only at the Tower Theatre. www.oxfordhotelbend.com/jazz-at-the-oxford

Shrek The Musical This ingeniously lovable musical will make a believer out of audience members, reminding them that beauty goes far beyond skin deep and that, sometimes, you just got to let your Freak Flag Fly. Produced by Thoroughly Modern Productions with performances January 21-30. www.towertheatre.com

The Tower Theatre has a range of performances over the Holidays. The Ten Tenors soaring vocals from Australia with traditional and contemporary Christmas favorites on

November 23. Portland Cello Project a collective of Northwest musicians mixing genres and blurring boundaries on November 29. Central Oregon Mastersingers present Handels Messiah on December 12-13. Todd Haaby contemporary flamenco guitar on December 10. Pink Martini

on December 14. Travis Tritt on January 31. Visit www.towertheatre.org for a complete

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Celebrity SantaTake a photo with the holidays biggest celebrity...Santa! Parents join in the fun by guessing the Celebrity Santa of the day.

SantaLand is open from 11am-5pm on the following dates:

Friday-Sunday, November 27-29Friday Sunday, December 4-6Friday-Sunday, December 11-13Friday- Wednesday, December 18-23

Santa arrives by HelicopterFor the fourth year in a row Santa will arrive in an AirLink helicopter in the Les Schwab Amphitheater on Friday, November 27. Be sure to arrive by 10:00am as Santa could arrive anytime between 10:00-10:15am. Santa will greet all the kids before being whisked off to SantaLand.

Carriage RidesThe Old Mill District provides complimentary carriage rides with Cowboy Carriage.Located between Ben & Jerrys and Francescas. Tips and donations benefiting Kids Center.

(Carriage rides are weather dependent.)

Saturday-Sunday, November 28-29

Saturday-Sunday, December 5-6

Saturday-Sunday, December 12-13

Friday-Wednesday, December 18-23

Sunday-Tuesday, December 27-29

Tree of JoyNovember 27-December 13

This season give a gift to someone in need. Names may be selected and gifts delivered through December 13. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 4-7pm and Friday-Sunday 11am-5pm. Deliver gifts to the Tree of Joy in SantaLand during these hours. The Hilton Garden Inn in the Old Mill District will also take gifts 24/7 through December 13. Gifts must be unwrapped or in gift bags.

Roving Musical PerformancesCarolers music schedule (subject to change):

Tuesday, December 1 from 5-6pm, Mt. View High School Andante Jazz Choir

Friday, December 4 from 11:30-12:30pm, High Desert Middle school

Friday, December 4 from 5-7pm, Sisters High School Jazz Choir

Saturday, December 5 from 1-2pm, Harmoneers Mens Chorus

Saturday, December 5 from 2-3pm, Bend Senior High School Choir

Sunday December 6 from 1-2pm, Trinity Lutheran High School Concert Choir

Thursday, December 10 from 6-7pm, The Victorian Carolers

Friday, December 11 from 11:30-12:30pm, High Desert Middle School

Friday, December 11, from 5-6pm, Harmoneers Mens Chorus

Friday, December 11 from 6-7pm, The Bronze Age Handbell Ensemble from the School of the Arts @The Bridge

Saturday, December 12 from 2-3pm, Bend Senior High School Choir

Saturday, December 12 from 6-7pm, The Bronze Age Handbell Ensemble from the School of the Arts @The Bridge

Sunday, December 13 from 1-2pm, Mt. View High School Andante Jazz Choir

Tuesday, December 15 from 5-6pm, Trinity Lutheran High School Concert Choir

Wednesday, December 16 from 4-5pm, Trinity Lutheran Middle School Choir


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Wednesday, December 16 from 6-8pm, The Victorian Carolers

Friday, December 18 from 3-5pm, Summit Skyliner Jazz Choir

Saturday, December 19 from 2-4pm, Summit Skyliner Jazz Choir

Sunday, December 20 from 2-3pm, The Mens Chorus of Central Oregon

Sunday, December 20 from 4-6pm, The Victorian Carolers

Monday, December 21 from 5:30-6:30pm, The Mens Chorus of Central Oregon

Runs/WalksBend Thanksgiving Classic on Thursday, November 26 at 9am. A 10K Run, 5K Run and 5K Walk benefiting Girls on the Run, an affiliate organization of Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Oregon. www.bendthanksgivingclassic.com

I Like Pie fun run on Thursday, November 26 at 9am. A 2K, 5K or 10K run benefiting Neighbor Impact. Runners are asked to bring a $5 donation or five pounds of food. www.footzonebend.com

Jingle Bell Run on Saturday, December 5 at 11am. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 1K/5K route to support the Arthritis Foundation. www.bendjinglebellrun.kintera.org

The Art We LoveFirst Friday Art Walk on Friday, December 4 and January 1, 4-8pm at, Tumalo Art Co., Lubbesmeyer Studio & Gallery and DeWilde Art & Glass.

REI Classes & EventsREI Pre-Holiday Sale runs November 13-23. This is REIs biggest sale of the season. Gift Wrapping with the Juniper Group of the Sierra Club from December 19-24. REI Garage Sale on January 2.

Hands-On Ski Waxing on November 17. Map and Compass Navigation Basics on November 24. Ski and Snowboard Tuning Basics on December 3. GPS Navigation Basics on December 10. Hiking the Pacific Northwest Trail with local author Jon Stewart on January 7. Register for all classes online at www.rei.com/bend for up to date information.

Holiday EventsHoliday Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 28 at 6pm in downtown Bend.

Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5 at 12 noon in downtown Bend.

Menorah Lighting for Chanukah on Sunday, December 6 at 5pm (sundown) to 7pm in Center Plaza in the Old Mill District.

Annual Christmas Paddle, Friday, December 11 at 4:30pm. Meet at Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe at 4pm for a 4:30pm launch with your decorated kayak or canoe and paddle through the Old Mill District.

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Get your new ski pass picture in town! The Mt. Bachelor Season Pass office is open daily (10am-6pm) through Friday, November 20. Located at 320 S.W. Powerhouse Drive, #110 at the north end of the District across from Chicos and Naked Winery.


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an array of stores to satisfy your Adventurer, Entertainer, Teenager,

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The High Desert Museums current exhibitions includes Rain, Snow or Shine with a weather forecasting station complete with teleprompter and camera for young meteorolo-gists to practice their on-air skills.

Visitors of all ages will gain a deeper understanding of how weather impacts our lives through artifacts, photographs and hands-on activities. On view through February 21.

Farmers, Warriors, Builders: The Hidden Life of Ants. Small yet abundant, ants are everywhere. Living lives mostly hidden from view, what if we could see into their world. On view January 23- April 3.

Art for a Nation: Inspiration from the Great Depression. The Works Progress Administration (WPA) employed millions of unemployed Americans, including artists, musi-cians and writers, during the Great Depression. The Hoover Dam, Tim-berline Lodge and LaGuardia Airport are all iconic WPA proj-ects and over 100,000 works of art were also created. On view April 16-Aug 14, 2016.

The Des Chutes Historical Museum Finding Fremont: Pathfinder of the West The exhibition features objects from John C. Fremonts expedition route in Oregon and Nevada including his ceremonial sword and

a cannon, known as the Fremont howitzer, abandoned by the expedition in the snowy Sierra Nevada winter of 1844. On view through December 31.

Calderas Artist Open Studioseries on January 30, February 27 and March 26, 2016. Open Studios offers an opportunity

to meet professional visual, literary and performing artists selected for month-long residencies from South Carolina, Michigan, Texas, Oregon and Bogota, Colombia. Many 2016 Artists in Residents will share their work through workshops and presentations to Caldera youth in Bend, Redmond,Warm Springs, Madras, Sisters, Terrebonne and Portland.Caldera is located past Sisters, Saturdays from 1-3pm. www.calderaarts.org

Oregon Observatory At the Oregon Observatory at youll gaze at binary stars, nebulas,star clusters, galax-iesand planets. The Observatory is a hands-on experience unlike any other with the oppor-tunity to see deep sky objects and the chance

to operate a powerful telescope. Amateur astronomers often bring their ownequipment and join in the fun.Open select holi-day Saturdays over the Winter. www.oregonobservatory.org

Sunriver Nature Center The Sunriver Nature Center has interpretive exhibits, educational programs, a botanical garden and nature trail. Visitors will experience hands-on exhibits about mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds that live in Central Or-egon. Winter Hours: November - February. Open Wednesday- Saturday 10am - 4pm.

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Explore the heritage of Oregons Nordic ski traditions. From its prehistoric origins in Scandinavia, Nordic ski culture followed immigrants to Oregon, where they built new lives that included blazing new trails, forming ski clubs, hosting competitions and teaching new generations to love skiing.The exhibition includes artifacts from

museums and private collections around the state as well as international loans. Artifacts covering 100 years of skiing in both Scandinavia and Oregon, including a pair of hand carved skis from Norway. There will be replica clothing and ski equipment from the 19th century as well gear and clothing of skiers today. The exhibition will mark the 85th anniversary of Emil Nordeens seminal Ft. Klamath to Crater Lake endurance win in 1931 and includes Nordeens silver trophy on loan from Sweden. On view February 1 through September 2016 at Deschutes Historical Museum. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4:30pm. www.deschuteshistory.org

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All experience levels are welcome.

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Fees, Family Skate, Parent-Tot Skate and FAQs.

The anticipated opening is in December and the ice season runs through March 27. Regular Hours: Monday Sunday, 8:30 am 10:00 pm. Fees, schedules and holiday hours available online. Located at the Simpson and Colorado Ave. roundabout at 1001 Bradbury Way. More information at (541) 389-7588 and at www.thepavilioninbend.com.

With the opening of The Pavilion this winter, ice skatingand sports return to the heart of Bend! Central Oregons first and only full NHL size ice sheet complete with players boxes and a refrigeration system consisting of over two miles of tubing.

The outdoor rink is protected by a 30,000 square foot roof along with translucent panels on the south and west sides that are designed to reduce wind and sun exposure on the ice while maintaining an open air feel.

The outdoor plaza includes fire pits, a play area, spectator viewing and a shelter. Enjoy the viewing and warming room to watch the action on the ice or relax by the fireplace in this elevated space overlooking the rink.

The Pavilion also includes lockers, changing rooms, skate rentals, full service concessions and more. The Bend Park & Recreation Districts website is packed with information on Drop in Skate, Learn to Skate, Ice Hockey, Curling, Rentals,

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Mt. Bachelor in WinterGet ready for another fabulous season on the mountain! Mt. Bachelor offers 10 lifts (7 express quads) for skiing and boarding, an extensive Nordic trail system and tubing park. Enjoy 3,683 acres of terrain for all ability levels, five terrain parks, a halfpipe and 56k of cross-country trails. The Summit Express offers 360 degree skiing off the highest chairlift in the Pacific Northwest and several Westside runs are nearly two miles long.

On the mountain, a tree fort and adventure trail for kids will open this winter near the Carousel chair and another winch cat will join the grooming fleet, allowing crews to groom some of the steeper runs more often. For cruisers, Mt. Bachelor grooms more than 30 runs each night, placing seamless corduroy across all ability levels of trails.

West Village Lodge received attention over the summer to address over five decades of use. Returning guests will notice a new entrance and child check-in area for the Mountain Rippers Gravity School at the top of the hot walk. Next summer, the varying-height heated patios on the slope side of the lodge will be replaced with one continuous heated patio adding approximately 2,000 square feet for barbecue/bar operations and guest seating. For more information visit www.mtbachelor.com

The Mt. Bachelor Season Pass office is open daily (10am-6pm) through Friday, November 20. Located at the north end of the District (across from Chicos and Naked Winery).


Elevation a student operated restaurant, serves as the capstone course for students and an opportunity for community members to enjoy sustainable cuisine with a farm-to-table emphasis. Elevation connects the public and students as an integral part of the curriculum.

Enjoy a fabulous meal at Elevation with lunch and dinner service through December 18. Elevation serves Dinner on Wednesday-Friday and lunch on Thursday-Friday. Be sure to check the hours/schedule at Elevation for holiday and private events closures in November-December.

See the current menus and make a reservation for lunch or dinner. www.elevationbend.com/menu/ and www.elevationbend.com/reservations/


Anthonys features salmon sliders, bar burger, Ahi nachos, pan fried oysters, shrimp cocktail, calamari and much more starting at $7. Drink specials on wine, well drinks and beer. Happy Hour from 3-6:30pm daily.

Flatbread Community Oven offers up select flatbreads, pizzettas, appetizers, and wines from $3.50-$6.50. Happy Hour from 3-6pm Monday-Sunday and Friday-Saturday from 9pm to close.

Gregs Grill features fish tacos, sweet potato fries and carnitas nachos for $4.95-$7.95 plus many more options. Drink specials on wine, well drinks and beer. Happy Hour from 3pm to close Monday-Sunday.

Hola! Enjoy margarita, beer and drink specials and select appetizers. Happy Hour from 3:30-5:30pm Monday-Friday.Level 2 features numerous small plates including calamari, fish taco, ahi tuna poke, pork belly sliders, grilled Ceaser salad, spring roll, lettuce wraps, hummus and grilled bok choi from $5-$8. Happy Hour from 3-6pm daily.

Mio Sushi Enjoy a choice of select premium rolls and special rolls from $4.50-7.95 as well as appetizers ranging from $3.95-$5.50. Sake, beer and wine ranging from $2.75-$5. Happy Hour runs from 4-6pm Monday-Thursday.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers offers beer, wine and well drinks from $2.50-$4.50. Happy Hour runs Monday-Friday from 3-6pm.

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This past summer, the Old Mill District and the Les Schwab Amphitheater partnered with RRC Research out of Colorado, to conduct surveys. The goal was to capture a picture of who was attending our events and the economic impact these visits have on our region. We are excited to showcase the results. Here is a sneak peek from local writer, Ben Salmon.

The Les Schwab Amphitheater, just across the footbridge from the Old Mill District, enjoyed its biggest concert season ever in 2015, hosting 21 concerts from May through September that featured an impressive slate of headliners, including Robert Plant, Sheryl Crow, Phish and Willie Nelson.

But big-name musicians arent the only thing Bends most scenic concert venue brought to town last summer. According to a survey conducted primarily at events and online, the Les Schwab Amphitheater is not just an important part of Central Oregons cultural scene, its also a vital cog in the regions economy.

The driving force behind the amphitheaters economic might is people; more folks attended an event at the venue last summer than ever before. In total, around 120,000 people visited the Les Schwab Amphitheater, a number anchored by the ever-expanding Bend Brewfest and three sold-out concerts.

Along with our awesome booking agency, Monqui Presents, weve been working for years to establish this place as a destination music venue in the Northwest for both artists and music lovers, says amphitheater director Marney Smith. It required making some difficult decisions like closing the grass on the east side of the river, but the results are clear; agents and artists now know this is a venue and community that respects and values their music. It really feels like weve picked up momentum over the past couple of summers, and we couldnt be more proud of where we are and the future ahead.

Make no mistake, many of those 120,000 people are visitors to the area who stay in local hotels and spend money in local shops and restaurants. The survey found that about 71 percent of visitors to the Old Mill District said they had made the trip to Bend specifically for a concert or an event, coming from Portland, Seattle, San Francisco and beyond. (About 58 percent of visitors to the Bend Brewfest said theyd come to town specifically for that event.)

On average, those folks spent around $138 per person per day while in town. (Phish fans spent an average of $236.) More than half stayed in paid lodging for an average of 3-4 nights. If you do the math, visitors to the amphitheater last summer pumped upwards of $16 million into Central Oregons economy, a figure that certainly gets the attention of local officials.

The Les Schwab Amphitheater is a critical asset for Bends tourism industry and broader economy, says Doug LaPlaca, president and CEO of Visit Bend. Its large enough to single-handedly move the citys economic needle, which we saw time and time again this past summer.

The survey also found that 61 percent of visitors to Les Schwab Amphitheater had previously attended a concert at the venue -- a testament to its easygoing charm, which tends to attract return visits.

Speaking of return visits, some good news: Monqui Presents and amphitheater officials are already working on the lineup for summer 2016. Keep an eye on www.bendconcerts.com early next year for concert announcements and more.

- Ben Salmon, freelance writer and music lover Lives in Bend, Oregon

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The Bend Ale Trail features 16 (yep, 16!) breweries and gives visitors and locals alike a glimpse into the unique craft brewery culture of Central Oregon.

The Bend Ale Trail recently added Sunriver Brewing Co. and Wild Ride Brewing in Redmond. Visit any 10 of the breweries on the Bend Ale Trail and earn a free Silipint. Got stamps from all 16breweries? Visit Bend will also give you a nifty Bend Ale Trail bottle opener.

Pick up the Bend Ale Trail Atlas at participating breweries, Bend Visitor Center and the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District. Download the free app for your phone where you can virtually stamp your passport. www.visitbend.com/Bend_Oregon_Activities_Recreation/Bend-Ale-Trail

Drinkable Diversions Discover the other side of Bends fermented libations with three distilleries, three cideries, four wineries and a Kombucha brewery in Bend. A sister program to the Bend Ale Trail, Drinkable Diversions will shine a new light on the burgeoning alternative craft beverage culture in Bend.

Plan a visit to Crater Lake Spirits by Bendistillery, Oregon Spirit Distillers, Cascade Alchemy, Atlas Cider, Red Tank Cider, FarAfield Cider, Volcano Vineyards, Maragas Winery, Faith, Hope & Charity, Naked Winery and Humm Kombucha. Tasting Room hours vary. Check each locations website for details.

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Bend Day Spa services include massages, manicures, pedicures, facials and body treatments. Treat yourself to the Himalayan Salt Stone or Aromatherapy massage, an Anti-Aging Facial or the Oregon Lavender and Sage Loveliness Body Treatment.

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On-the-Go 30 minutes treatments include a chair massage, foot and/or hand massage, scalp neck and shoulders massage. You can also enjoy an express manicure, pedicure or facial. These 30 minute treatments range from $30-$65. www.benddayspa.com


Red Tank Cider offers up Yukon Cornelius, a winter seasonal from the Island of Misfit Toys. Cinnamon, honey, orange and cranberry combine to create this festive holiday cider.

Look for Happy, Roughneck, Chops and other seasonal blends on tap. Tasting Room and growler fills on Friday 4-6pm and by appointment. Located at 840 SE Woodland Street (off 9th Street.) www.redtankcider.com

Far Afield Cider Harvest Spiced Cider, an aged spiced cider with mild cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice make this the perfect refreshment for a winter day.

Atlas Cider Cinnamon Pear Local pear and spices come together in this popular seasonal blend. Available in 22oz bottles as well as draft this year. Sessions Cider coming out this winter in cans. Tasting Room and growler fills open Wednesday-Saturday 11am-11pm and Sunday-Tuesday 11am-10:30pm. Located in the Old Mill Marketplace. www.atlascider.com

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Crater Lake Spirits by Benddistillery include Pepper Vodka, Hazelnut Espresso Vodka and Sweet Ginger Vodka. Their traditional vodka is filtered through charcoal, crushed lave rock and oak. Try the Ginger Vodka with honey, apple cider and cranberry juice, nutmeg and cinnamon or the Espresso Vodka with brandy and hot chocolate this winter. Tasting room open daily Monday-Saturday from 11am-5pm and Sunday 11am-4pm. www.benddistillery.com

Oregon Spirit DistillersSpirits include newest edition Scribbles Dry Gin and many more including Oregon Spirit Vodka, C.W. Irwin Straight Bourbon, Merrylegs Genever, One-Eyed Jon Spiced

Rum, Wild Card Absintheand Ottis Webber Wheat Whiskey. Oregon Spirit Distillers has relocated to a fabulous new tasting room at 740 N.W. First Street. The Tasting Room is open 12-7pm daily. The Barrel Thief Restaurant & Lounge is open 11:30am to close. Tours run Monday-Friday at 5pm and Saturday-Sunday at 2pm and 5pm (winter hours). www.oregonspiritdistillers.com

Cascade Alchemy Classic Vodka made from corn. Chai Tea Vodka starts with the same vodka base before adding a wonderful blend of black tea and spices to create a truly unique spirit. The Alchemy team suggests Chai Tea Vodka Eggnog and Hot Buttered Chai. Try the Apple Pie Vodka with spiced rum, Chai Vodka or whiskey and slice

of orange on a cold winter night. Try the Bourbon, New Western Gin and Barley Shine too. Tasting Room open Monday and Friday from 11am-3pm or by appointment. www.cascadealchemy.com

Backdrop Distilling is creating handcrafted vodka using a Steam Jacketed Copper German Still. Distillery tours offer a tribute to the art of distilling. BackDrop Distilling features a tasting room and biergarten associated with GoodLife Brewing. www.backdropdistilling.com


10 Barrel BrewingPray For Snow: This delicately balanced Strong Ale starts with dark copper color mixed with slight reddish hues and a light tan head. Big malty aroma with a Munich character give way to a slight caramel & toffee mixed with spicy noble hop aroma, all wrapped together with a medium-bodied mouth feel.

Ale Apothecary Be Still: An intentionally uncarbonated dark sour, aged in both rye whiskey and Oregon pinot barrels this limited brew is infused with cocoa nibs and cascara (sun-dried outer fruit of the coffee bean) just prior to bottling.

Bend Brewing Company Outback Old Ale: A rich, malty reddish-brown ale, this beer boasts a solid malt profile with hints of raisins, toffee and chocolate, underscored by roasted coffee notes. All of these flavors are balanced by using Nugget and Cascade hops which create a noticeable hop presence in the finish.

Boneyard Beer Armored Fist: This beer is an Imperial Cascadian Dark Ale, a style specific to the northwest. Boneyard and Three Floyds Brewery (Chicago) created this collaboration ale which is a very well-balanced, extremely hoppy black ale.

Bridge 99 Brewery Imperial Pioneer Porter: The brewery took their popular triple chocolate porter and amped it UP for this seasonal brew. Three varieties of chocolate malt with rich, luscious waves of cocoa, mousse, dark chocolate, dark coffee.

Cascade Lakes Brewing Snow Park XPA: This Extra Pale Ale is crisp and refreshing with a gentle hint of fine hop aroma. Superbly balanced with specialty malts, this beautiful straw-colored ale goes down smooth with a clean finish.

Craft Kitchen and Brewery Barrel-Aged Chinook IPA: Upfront, youll find a dried-fruit flavor thats followed by a refreshingly dry finish. The Chinook hop profile is preserved but the maltiness gives way to figgy undertones from the Pinot barrel aging.

Crux Fermentation Project Snow Cave: Style guidelines.what guidelines? This medium bodied, lightly hopped ale gets aged in the brewerys own little Snow cave out back. A high gravity interpretation of a winter warmer, Snow Cave will keep you cozy in theharshest of winters.

Deschutes Brewery Jubelale: Inside the bottle, fans will find the warm spiciness, dried fruit and a hoppy finish theyve come to love in Jubelale. Outside the bottle, this years packaging features a detailed illustration by local artist Taylor Rose featuring a wintery hiking scene along a trout-filled riverbank.

Good Life Brewing Puffy Coat Porter: A single-batch seasonal brew from Goodlife, this new winter beer is a nicely balanced porter brewed with licorice, chicory and cherry bark.This is the life!

Juniper Brewing Company Jolly Black Ale: This low-hop, malt forward beer has easy drinkability and a unique style.

McMenamins Kris Kringle: This winter warmer is a hearty and robust ale with a big and bold malt complexity as well as an intense and flavorful hop profile. The beer highlights the rich, toasty, aromatic and chocolaty malt flavors as its very sturdy foundation.


Monkless Belgian Ales Meet Your Maker: This beer symbolizes the reason Monkless brews Belgian-style ales. A Belgian-style Quad with a complex aroma of dates and figs, flavors of caramel, dark sugar and a bit of chocolate or coffee it is the beer they truly enjoy above all others.

North Rim Brewing Peach Pepper Wheat: A light among the darker beers of winter, this American wheat is made with golden peaches, a handful of spicy habaneros and a touch of cracked black peppercorns.

Oblivion Brewery Snowblivion: This robust dark ale uses a variety of roasted barleys. The copious amounts of NW hops that are adding during brewing balance out the deep malt characteristics. This winter brew will stuff your stocking!

Ochoco Brewing Company Chocolate Porter: The Prineville-based brewery (formerly known as Solstice) has a new name that nods to their Crook County origins. Their mild porter is made with chocolate and black patent malts to lend a silky smooth dark chocolate flavor and coffee-like aroma.

Rat Hole Brewing Haystack Hazelnut: This American Brown Ale exhibits a dark brown hue and an agreeable hazelnut aroma. Drinkers of this smooth brew will experience a rich nutty flavor with a malty finish.

RiverBend Brewing Boots n Flannels: No winter wardrobe would be as complete without this beer, which promises to keep you warm. It is a perfect balance of roasted grains, chocolate and a mild tartness derived from a small portion of the wort being kettle soured.

Shade Tree Brewing Corvette Strong Ale: This beer is strong and powerful yet smooth and sleek, withthree dark crystal malts and six hops.

Silver Moon Brewing Dark Side Stout: It is pitch black, robust, smooth and delicious. Intense, dark malts give this stout its pronounced coffee, chocolate and roast bitterness. The Force of this beer will truly make you turn to the Dark Side.

Smith Rock Brewing Company Skull Hollow Black IPA: Using a tiny half-barrel brewhouse, Smith Rock creates an array of beers each season. In winter, youll usually be able to find their Cascadian Dark Ale (Black IPA) the perfect dark balance of hops and malt.

Sunriver Brewing Company Shred Head Winter Ale: This robust Northwest styled strong ale has a foundation packed with the finest American and European malts, and fortified with the addition of dark brown sugar. A hearty helping of Northwest and British hops bring balance to this traditional winter warmer.

Three Creeks Brewing Company Rudolphs Imperial Red: This annual holiday release is brewed with eight specialty malts. Bravo, Centennial, Crystal and Chinook hops in the kettle balance the candylike malt sweetness while a dry hop blend with Amarillo hops adds a fruity aroma.

Wild Ride Brewing Mount Up Maple Brown Ale: Climb aboard and enjoy this deli-cious brown ale that has flavors of chocolate and caramel like dessert in a glass.The ad-dition of a maple from Canada tops this ale off perfectly, making it a beer that can more than satisfy a sweet tooth as you complete your wild ride.

Worthy Brewing Company Powder Keg Winter Ale: This red-hued ale is a festive IPA with loads of hop flavor and aroma. Piney and citrusy hop character is balanced by a generous dose of crystal malts making this an aggressive yet balanced beer.

With the cool weather comes the season for winter warmers, brewed up by our local breweries. Enjoy in front of the fire or coming off an epic day on the hill, theres a beer just for you this winter.


Oregon WinterFest is a massive celebration of all things winter with national music acts, snow sports, ice sculptures and so much more.

Fire Pit Competition. Returning for its fourth year, with more artists than ever before. New this year will be the Peoples Choice Award.

Experiential Fire Arts Area: Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild (COMAG) with interactive hands-on metal and hot glass demonstrations and a community metal sculpture project designed and facilitated by Orion Forge.

Fire King and Ice Queen The royal pair will make surprise appearances throughout the festival.

Motor Sports Spectacle Metal Mulisha will hit the air showcasing their tricks and stunts.

OMSI Kids Area: Interactive science and play area with activities, games and live entertainment.

Marketplace: Arts and crafts, fashion and specialty foods will fill the marketplace with vendors.

Music: Live music throughout the weekend.

Food: Showcasing the best of Central Oregons food festival scene, featuring more chefs, food carts and flavor.

Wine Walk: Embark on a tasting tour of fine wines as you stroll through the Old Mill District on Friday night.

Kids Hot Cocoa Run: Each Prince and Princess will run from station to station,

building a cup of hot cocoa on Saturday.

Royal Run 5k and 10k: A beautiful run through the Old Mill area with a mixture of paved paths and groomed trails on Sunday.

Plan your Oregon WinterFest weekend and join us for Bends largest celebration of the year. Music announcements and programming updates at www.oregonwinterfest.com. WinterFest buttons available at www.BendTicket.com, at locations throughout Bend and at the gate. The event benefits Saving Grace. www.savinggrace.org


Get ready for weekend of a capella performances in Bend. The three day festival runs February 19-21 and brings high school, collegiate, amateur and professional A Capella groups from all over the Northwest to Bend to learn,

perform and collaborate.

The Sing-Off will bring together groups from near and far to compete for $1,000 and the opportunity to open for The House Jacks on Saturday night. Corvalliss OSU Outspoken as well as Wilsonville Highs award winning group Sould Out are among those registered for the event.

The House Jacks sing everything from funk and rock to heart-melting

ballads. These pioneering musicians have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in music, arranged music for both Pitch Perfect movies and NBCs The Sing Off.

Aca-Pops are spontaneous street performances happening on Saturday, February 20 from 12-6pm throughout the Old Mill

District and downtown. These are free to attend, so get ready to enjoy a random a capella song from one of the talented groups in town.

The Sing-Off is on Friday, February 19 at 7pm. The House Jacks perform on Saturday, February 20 at 7pm with both events happening at the Tower Theatre. Tickets and more information at www.bendacappellafestival.com and www.towertheatre.org


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