Arts Thursday 5/14 Distinguished Visiting Writer — Carter Sickels: An evening with award-winning author Carter Sickels; 6:30 p.m.; Oregon State University-Cascades, 1500 SW Chandler Ave., Bend; osucascades.edu. ET Expert Lab Keynote — Leading High Performing Teams: In this lively, insight-packed keynote, you’ll learn how to create a more authentic, empowering workplace-one that fosters real connection, strong collaboration, and a future-ready 4:30-6 p.m.; Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 61980 Skyline Ranch Road, Bend; business.bendchamber.org. Public Works Grand Opening and Public Art Exhibition: Join for an open house to celebrate the new Public Works Campus; 4-7 p.m.; 21051 Talus Place, Bend; bendoregon.gov. Friday 5/15 May at the Museum: Interviews with Our Past: “Interviews with Our Past,” a one-of-a-kind program that brings local history to life through a live, news-style broadcast; 6-7:30 p.m.; A.R. Bowman Memorial Museum, 246 N. Main St, Prineville; crookcountyhistorycenter.org or 541-447-3715.…