Cascade Arts & Entertainment

SPECIAL EVENTS

NorthWest Crossing Neighborhood Center Saturday Markets, thru September 25, 10am-2pm www.northwestcrossing.com

First Friday Art Walk Performing Arts Showcase September 3, 5-9pm at the Tower Theatre for celebration of our local performing arts Little Shop of Horrors, Greenwood Playhouse, BEAT, Gotta Dance, Evil Dead, and Improv by Triage. Free champagne and wine bar. Appetizers by Typhoon. $5 suggested donation at the door Proceeds benefit The Tower Theatre Foundation

Maragas Winery Central Oregon Grape Stomp September 4, 11am-8pm First Annual Maragas Winery Central Oregon Grape Stomp - you get to hop in the vat and stomp grapes just like Lucy! $10. Tickets include tastes for 3 wines, complimentary logo glass to first 300 visitors. Kids welcome with parents and get in free. Portion of Proceeds of wine made with stomped grapes will be donated to the Partnership to End Poverty. Live Jazz begins at 12pm - starts with two thirds trio with Michelle Van Handel: David Finch, Piano Andy Warr, Saxophone, then... at 4pm Lino and three piece band. 541-546-5464

The Little Woody Barrel Aged Brew Festival September 3-4, 2009 the lawn of the Des Chutes Historical Museum in Downtown Bend. Features hand crafted, wood aged beer from local and regional breweries as well as a select bourbon tasting. Festival goers will enjoy live music, great food, a wood carving exhibition and beer tastings throughout the two day event. thelittlewoody.com

Crooked River Ranch Lion’s Club Casino Night September 4, 7-11pm fabulous games including Blackjack, 4-5-6, Texas Hold ‘Em, and craps. Western theme with prizes for best cowboy and cowgirl costumes ( no guns, please.) Food and beverages will be available to purchase. $10. Proceeds benefit the Lions’ Sight and Hearing Foundation, Ben at 541-504-2678.

Sisters Western & Native American Arts Festival September 4-5 Vendors selling top quality handmade traditional and Native American wares. A variety of pottery, western and Native American jewelry, art work, clothing, metal art, log furniture and much more. Western music, Native American entertainment, mountain men on site both days. Hours are 10–4 both days. Located at Creekside Park, Hwy. 20 & Jefferson. 541-549-0251.

Sisters Folk Festival, September 10-12 The annual celebration of American music from blues to bluegrass includes performances by top folk artists and musicians. 541-549-4979 www.sistersfolkfestival.org.

Redmond Centennial Harvest Festival Dinner September 18, Redmond Downtown Plaza (next to Centennial Park on 7th & Evergreen) 5:30-9pm. Hosted upscale BBQ that will include potato dishes to honor Redmond’s past, live music, and historic presentations by “Talking Tombstones” actors. Former Spud Court royalty will be honored. $35 per person 541.504.2010 or Amanda@specialized-events.com for reservations.

Harvest Moon Fare, A Celebration of NeighborImpact’s 25th Anniversary September 24, 6:30pm at St. Charles Medical Center. Presented by Home Federal Bank and Newport Market, the evening will feature delicious appetizers made from products from local farms, created by local chefs. During the evening there will be a live auction, a Wall of Wines fundraiser, a Beer Ring Toss, a Dessert Walk and live music. NeighborImpact will also be doing a brief presentation honoring individuals and organizations that have been instrumental in its success. $25 www.centraloregonlocavore.com , www.neighborimpact.org/harvestmoon or at The Ticket Mill @ The Old Mill or 541-548-2380 x 144

Sisters in Sisters Celebration, Sept. 24-26
The annual Sisters in Sisters celebration. Round up your sister, your mom, your best friend, and enjoy a casual weekend of foot-stomping fun and special memories. Nationally recognized sister celebrities, speakers, fun activities and much more. 541-549-0251, www.sistersinsisters.com

Belly Dancer of the Universe September 25 Sahara’s Dream, a local award-winning belly dance troupe, will be presenting Rachel George workshop featuring her signature combinations. In the evening, local belly dance performers, including Sahara’s Dream, Mezdulene’s Mystic Oasis, Sahirnee, Kamini, Jerusha, and more, will be performing with a finale by Rachel George. Both events will be held at Bend’s Community Center. Lisa Smith at saharasdream@gmail.com or 541-788-0480.

Sahara’s Dream Sahara’s Dream is a popular and eclectic belly dance troupe based in Bend, Oregon. Known throughout the Pacific-Northwest for their crisp execution of challenging and innovative choreographies, Sahara’s Dream won Belly Dance Troupe USA in 2009 and 2006 as well as Belly Dancer USA Duet in 2008. The troupe is comprised of dancers Sahara, Kamaria, Phoenix, Natasha, and Cynthia. Sahara is the troupe’s director with over 25 years of belly dance experience. Sahara teaches belly dance classes locally. For more information about Sahara’s Dream, please visit www.saharasdream.com.