See a sampling of Buckboard Murder Mysteries' wine country "who dunnit" at the Redmond Chamber of Commerce Coffee Clatter. WHERE: Redmond Grange Hall, 1065 SW 7th St., Redmond. WHEN: 8:30am. To see a video sample, click here. For additional information, click here or call 541-548-0412.

This Scottish singer-songwriter and Grammy Nominee, whose hits include "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" and "Suddenly I See", performs at the Tower Theatre in this concert to benefit Girls Go Outside. WHERE: Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Downtown Bend. WHEN: 7pm. TICKETS: Reserved Seats/ $37.50 and $47.50. Tickets available on-line or in person at the Tower Theatre Box Office, open Monday – Friday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. For additional details, call 541-317-0700 or click here to visit the website.

The Art & Wine Auction is a sparkling evening of fine art and wine featuring some of the region's most talented artists and some of the world's best wines. Enjoy wine tasting with Oregon wineries and their expert representatives, live music, a delicious sit down dinner prepared by Crossings, the most interesting silent auction you'll see in Central Oregon and a very entertaining live auction. WHERE: Riverhouse Conference Center, 3075 N. Business 97, Bend. WHEN: 5:30pm; TICKETS: $125/person or $225/couple. For tickets or more information, call 541-388-3101 or click here to visit the website.

Join the Deschutes River Conservancy in honoring the Deschutes River and tributaries. The evening includes featured Speaker: Brian O’Keefe, auction with spectacular fly fishing packages in the Deschutes Basin and destination fly fishing trips throughout the world, and dinner. For this event, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs granted special access to the Tribal side of the Lower Deschutes for an exclusive fly fishing experience. Pre-registration required for the auction. WHERE: Aspen Hall, Shevlin Park  WHEN: 6:00 - 9:00 pm. COST: $25 (Includes dinner, drinks, short program & auction). For more information, call (541)382-4077 ext.10 or click here to visit the website.

The U. S. Bank PPP draws racers of every type as teams, pairs and individual participants, alpine ski, cross-country ski, bike, run, canoe/kayak and sprint to the finish, in this competition from Mt. Bachelor to the finish line at Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill District near downtown Bend. The Elite Division starts the alpine ski leg at 9:15am. Spectator festivities start at 11am at the Les Schwab Amphitheater area of the Old Mill District and include food & beverage booths, sponsor booths with everything from apparel to raffles, and music in the Beer Garden. For more information, call Mt. Bachelor Ski Education Foundation at 541-388-0002 or click here to visit the website. 

Rare wine, fine dining and the thrill of an auction that includes recreational gear, art and literature, exotic travel and a literary journal. Dinner showcases a true western cuisine with a traditional salmon bake, adding to the evening is the wine-pairing hors d'oeuvre hour, live music and native dancing. This premier wine event benefits the High Desert Journal. WHERE: Rocking B Ranch (just east of Bend). WHEN: 5:30pm. TICKETS: $75/Individual or $125/Couple. Corporate table sponsorship with benefits/$1500. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call 541-419-9836 or click here to visit the website.

Les Schwab Amphitheater's Wells Fargo Bend Summer Concerts kicks off a Memorial Day Concert series with a show featuring Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. WHERE: Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend (Old Mill District); WHEN: Show/6:30pm and Gates/5pm; TICKETS: $35/General Admission, plus Ticketmaster fees. Tickets available at the Ticket Mill in the Shops at the Old Mill District and other Ticketmaster outlets, online or via phone. For more information, call 541-312-8510 or click here to visit the website.

Les Schwab Amphitheater's Wells Fargo Bend Summer Concerts celebrates Memorial Day Weekend with a show featuring Death Cab for Cutie with The Decemberists and Mates of State. WHERE: Les Schwab Amphitheater, 344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend (Old Mill District); WHEN: Show/6:30pm and Gates/5pm; TICKETS: $35/General Admission, plus Ticketmaster fees. Tickets available at the Ticket Mill in the Shops at the Old Mill District and other Ticketmaster outlets, online or via phone. For more information, call 541-312-8510 or click here to visit the website.

The RE/MAX Offices of Central Oregon present this benefit gala for Sparrow Clubs featuring an evening of music, hors d'oevres, a delicious dinner, and silent and live auction items. Attire is dressy casual. WHERE: Homestead Room, Sunriver Resort;  WHEN: 6pm; TICKETS: $75.  For additional details, contact Ali King at 541-322-9355 or click here to visit the website.

A Festival of Ten-Minute Plays produced by Heritage Theatre Company. WHERE: Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St., Bend. WHEN: 7:30pm; COST:  $20 adults; $15 seniors; & $10 youth.  For tickets or more information, call the Tower Theatre Box Office at 541-317-0700 or click here to visit the website. 

Kick-off the summer season with a FREE dog-friendly event open to all well-mannered dogs and their families. The day's acitivities include a Strut Your Mutt walk, Pet Costume Contest, Agility and Obedience Demonstrations by the Mt. Bachelor Kennel Club, Raffle of dog-related goodies, and much more!  Click here to pre-register online. (Required).  WHERE: Sunriver Village, Sunriver Resort. WHEN: 11am - 6pm. COST: $15. Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Central Oregon. For additional information, call 541-593-6068 or click here to visit the website.

The RE/MAX Offices of Central Oregon invite you to support kids that are helping critically ill children and their families by taking part in the region's most memorable golf classic benefiting Sparrow Clubs. Compete for prizes then enjoy the awards luncheon immediately following the tournament. Format: Scramble, teams of 4. WHERE: Meadows Golf Course, Sunriver Resort. WHEN: 8am; COST: $150 per person.  For more information, contact Ali King at 541-322-9355 or click here to visit the website.