From bells to barbershop, Deschutes Public Library celebrates music throughout the month of December with live performances from local groups. All performances are free and open to the public; no tickets are required.
Parlour December 1, 2014 | 6:00 p.m. | Downtown Bend Library, 601 NW Wall Street, Bend
Parlour incorporates vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, mandolin and fiddle to create folksy roots music influenced by traditional folk, gypsy and a hint of bluegrass. Original songs are written by Mark and Linda Quon with Susan Boacker on fiddle and Mike Potter on mandolin. They join us to help kick off the library’s new web page dedicated to local music.
The Bells of Sunriver December 13, 2014 | 11:00 a.m. | Sunriver Library, 56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver
The Bells of Sunriver is an ecumenical group of 20 bell ringers created by Sunriver Christian Fellowship out of its music ministry. The Bells of Sunriver is very active in the community, presenting programs at schools, retirement homes, and community events as well as providing music at least twice a month for the SCF congregation.
Central Oregon Showcase Chorus December 13, 2014 | 2:00 p.m. | Redmond Library, 827 SW Deschutes Avenue, Redmond
Enjoy an hour of holiday music with the Central Oregon Showcase Chorus, an educational and performing barbershop chorus and member of Sweet Adelines International. Formed and chartered in the 1970s, the membership consists of women from Prineville, Redmond, Powell Butte, Bend and the surrounding area who love to learn, teach and sing barbershop harmony.
Silverado December 13, 2014 | 2:00 p.m. | La Pine Library, 16425 1st Street, La Pine
Join us for an entertaining performance by the Silverado Barbershop Quartet. The all-female group sings a cappella barbershop-style harmony with a varied repertoire including old favorites, and many humorous numbers. They'll sing holiday songs as well as some standard crowd-pleasers.
Community Carols December 17, 2014 | 12:45 p.m. | La Pine Library, 16425 1st Street, La Pine
Join local students from La Pine and Rosland Elementary Schools for their performance of popular holiday carols. We’ll have hot chocolate on hand to share, too!
For more information about these performances, please visit the library website at
www.deschuteslibrary.org or contact Tina at (541) 312-1034. People with disabilities needing accommodations (alternative formats, seating or auxiliary aides) should also call 541-312-1034.