(Photo courtesy of Old Mill District)
Trout Opener Celebration
Confluence Fly Shop has baited the hook and hopes to catch as many folks as possible for their sixth annual Trout Opener Celebration in the Old Mill District on Saturday, April 20! Take advantage of massive in-store sales, the best of the best in fly fishing branded product shown by top industry reps, an outdoor casting lane to test drive your next favorite fly rod, and so much more. Trout season officially opens on the Lower Deschutes on April 22.
First Friday Art Walk
Old Mill District First Friday Art Walk returns this Friday, April 5! Join The Stacks Art Studios & Gallery, Tumalo Art Co., Lubbesmeyer Art Studio & Gallery, Amejko Artistry, Kara’s Kitchenware, Saxon’s Fine Jewelers, and more as they show off works of art from regional artists. Plus, each of the participating studios will have samples of wine compliments of Evoke Winery and Va Piano Vineyards Wine and Champagne Bar.
Spring into Adventure
The Old Mill District recognizes that when it comes to spring adventures the hardest thing to plan for is usually the weather, but that’s what makes Bend the ultimate destination — regardless of the weather there are activities for everyone.
Bend Brewfest is Back
Bend Brewfest returns to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in the Old Mill District October 4-5 promising two days of craft beer bliss along the banks of the Deschutes River. Mug and token packages are now on sale!
Sensing Sasquatch
The High Desert Museum recently opened Sensing Sasquatch an exploration of Sasquatch’s past, present and future in the High Desert region through an Indigenous lens. “Sasquatch has captivated people in the region and throughout the world,” says Executive Director Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D. “However, what many people don’t know is that Native Americans have had deeper relationships with Sasquatch throughout time.” In this exhibit works by five Indigenous artists are featured, including: Phillip Cash Cash, Ph.D. (Nez Perce, Cayuse), HollyAnna CougarTracks DeCoteau Littlebull (Yakama, Nez Perce, Cayuse, Cree), Charlene “Tillie” Moody (Warm Springs), Frank Buffalo Hyde (Nez Perce, Onondaga) and Rocky LaRock (Salish).
