Artists Associations/Guilds/Unions

Artists Local 101
Louise Montgomery or Lloyd McMullen PO Box 381 Bend, OR 97709 541/ 598-7898 or 382-5867 Fax: 598-7891 E-mail: art101@sunvillage.com Conspirators in non-traditional art in unexpected venues. Non-profit arts group instigating & encouraging outsider & contemporary art in Central Oregon. Annual events include art construction/exhibit: Trashformations at Pakit (spring) & community-wide installation of iconic art: Altered Stations (fall). Join the fun at 101.

Arts Central
Cate O'Hagan 875 NW Brooks St. Bend, OR 97701 541/ 317-9324 Fax: 317-5653 E-mail: info@artscentraloregon.org www.artscentraloregon.org A regional arts council of the Oregon Arts Commission. Operates Mirror Pond Gallery, Art Station & Arts in Education.

Bend Gallery Association
www.bendgalleries.com An association of Bend galleries hosting First Friday art walk.

Cascade Camera Club
Robert Pumphrey, publicity & membership chair 2816 SW 25th St. Redmond, OR 97756 541/ 504-7939 Fax: 317-5937 E-mail: robert@enwphoto.com www.cascadecameraclub.org A non-profit organization dedicated to stimulating interest in photography & improving the photographic skill of its members. The club meets twice a month normally the first & third Monday of the month. The club hold competitions, field trips, critique sessions & educational programs.

Central Oregon Film & Video Association
RJ McHatton 65075 85th St. Bend, OR 97701 541/ 948-3702 E-mail: movie@bendcable.com www.centraloregonfilm.org Support group for film & video professionals. Meets monthly.

Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild
Marty Nottingham 541/ 504-7878 E-mail: metallap@hotmail.com Serving the needs & interests of working & student metalsmiths while educating the public about the myriad possibilities of jewelry & other metal arts.

Central Oregon Songwriters Association
Rick Miller, president 541/ 389-3054 E-mail: cosanewsletter@bendcable.com www.members.tripod.com/~COSA4U/ COSA is a nonprofit organization founded to promote, educate & motivate members to write, market & improve their skills as songwriters. Meetings are on the last Sunday of every month at 2-5pm at Bradly D's in Bend. Anyone interested in songwriting is welcome to attend meetings.

Central Oregon Spinners & Weavers Guild
Liz Dourille, Linda Davis PO Box 6116 Bend, OR 97708 541/ 923-0839 or 549-1222 Guild members network, share, learn & teach with others who share an interest in weaving & spinning. The guild holds ten meetings a year; 12 spin-ins & a weaving study group. $20/year.

Farewell Bend Writers Roundtable
Cameron Prow PO Box 7954 Bend, OR 97708 541/ 388-4495 E-mail: typerit2@uci.net An association of beginning & experienced writers who support & encourage each other in pursuit of excellence. Started in 1980. Main activity: critiquing works in progress. Fiction & nonfiction. New members always welcome.

High Desert Art League
Kathleen Keliher 2637 NW Lemhi Pass Drive, Bend, OR 97701 541/ 389-5826 Fax: 541/385-3270 E-mail: cbriggsdesigns@yahoo.com, www.highdesertartleague.com Regional professional artists collaborating to discuss art-business situations: includes guest speakers & art shows.

Jefferson County Arts Association
Coralee Popp PO Box 376 Madras, OR 97741 541/475-7701 or 475-6317 A non-profit organization actively promoting the arts in Jefferson County. Operates Art Adventure Gallery in downtown Madras - representing local & regional artists.

Oregon Arts Commission
Tom DeWolf, Deschutes County representative 775 Summer St. NE Ste. 350 Salem, OR 97301 800/ 233-3306 Fax: 503/ 986-0260 E-mail: oregon.artscomm@state.or.us art.econ.state.or.us Provides leadership, funding & arts programs through its grants, special initiatives & services. 9 Commissioners, appointed by the Governor, determine arts needs & establish policies for public support of the arts.

People of Letters & Lyrics
PO Box 8466 Bend, OR 97708 541/ 330-5539 E-mail: letterslyrics@aol.com Literature & music on 3rd Saturday of every month at A Cup of Magic tea house in Bend. Featured writers & poets & an open mike opportunity for local writers.

Plein Air Painters of Oregon
Kathleen Keliher or Carol Jacquet 848 NW Brooks St. Bend, OR 97701 541/ 389-5826 or 504-8482 E-mail: keliher@bendcable.com A fellowship of artists dedicated to painting outdoors gaining first hand observation from life, educating the public about on-location painting with show. Dedicated to continued education through critiques & workshops. Call for schedule.

Raku Artists of Central Oregon
61245 SE Paulina Ln. Bend, OR 97702 541/ 382-7561 E-mail: ghcdk@bendnet.com A group of potters ranging in experience of up to 45 years. Group & individual instruction, twice yearly shows. New members welcome. Meets second Tuesday of every month.

Sagebrushers Art Society
Wendy Myers & Barb Halicki, co-chairs 117 SW Roosevelt Ave. Bend, OR 97702 541/ 617-0900 E-mail: jodi1@telport.com Social arts group which promotes art in the Central Oregon area & meets in the Gallery to paint Wed., Fri., & Sat., 11 - 3. Art for sale & display. Art classes available-call for times.

Sisters Gallery Association
PO Box 2167 Sisters, OR 97759-2167 541/ 549-6250 E-mail: sgc@sistergalleries.com www.sistersgalleries.com An association of Art Gallery owners who support the advancement of the arts. Mission is the cultivation, advancement & promotion of the arts & the art gallery businesses within the surrounding Sisters area. Visit on-line or one of the members in downtown Sisters.

Fairs/Festivals/Celebrations/Events

Art Show at Sisters Episcopal Church Country Fair Eloise Barry 68825 Brooks Camp Rd. Sisters, OR 97759 541/ 595-5338 E-mail: razbarry@bendcable.com Juried art show August 14, 2004. Works to be submitted August 7 or 9 10am-2pm.

Bank of the Cascades Bend Summer Festival
C3 Events, LLC 208 SE Vine Bend, OR 97702 541/ 389-0995 Fax: 383-3026 www.c3events.com Downtown Bend Summer Festival features 150 art booths (fine arts, jewelry, ceramics, photos, mixed media, crafts), 3 stages of musical entertainment, street performers, dance, microbreweries, wineries, 15 restaurants. Second weekend in July annually.

Bend Downtowners Art Hop
Anne Neal - Bend Downtowners Association PO Box 731, Bend, OR 97709 541/ 385-6570 Fax: 330-5835 www.downtownbend.com Downtown Bend businesses & galleries come alive with artists demonstrating their work. October 1, 2004 & April 1, 2005.

Bend Fall Festival
C3 Events, LLC 208 SE Vine Lane Bend, OR 97702 www.c3events.com Similar layout to the Bend Summer Festival, the Bend Fall Festival brings fall to life. 100's of artists line the streets of Downtown Bend while great music plays on the several big-name stages. Many family activities, including scarecrow contests, hay rides, & pumpkin pie competitions, bring the families of Bend out during this first weekend of October.

BendFilm Festival
Katie Merritt, executive director 1293 NW Wall Street #1492 Bend, OR 97701 541/ 388-FEST(3378) E-mail: infor@bendfilm.org www.bendfilm.org Fostering a community of cultural experience, creative endeavor & arts education through the support of independent film. BendFilm: A celebration of independent cinema. September 16-19, 2004.

Cascade Festival of Music
Sally Russenberger 842 NW Wall St., Suite # 6 Bend, OR 97701 541/ 382-8381 Fax: 388-2814 E-mail: musicinfo@cascademusic.org www.cascademusic.org Annual eight day concert series in Drake Park. Classical orchestra, world music, pops, children's concerts etc. with Murry Sidlin, artistic director. August 21-28, 2004 & August 27-September 3, 2005.

Clear Summer Nights Concert Series
C3 Events, LLC 208 SE Vine Lane Bend, OR 97702 541/ 389-0995 Fax: 383-3026 www.c3events.com Outdoor major concert events. Held at the Athletic Club of Bend. General, reserved & dinner tickets are available year around. Previous acts by Ray Charles, Robert Cray, John Lee Hooker, Marc Cohn, Roberta Flack, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Ottmar Leibert, Robben Ford, Boz Scaggs, & Lucinda Williams. Concerts last throughout summer.

Collage of Culture
Madras - Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce PO Box 770 Madras, OR 97741 541/ 475-2350 Fax: 475-4341 E-mail: parrish@madraschamber.com A multi-cultural festival of the arts & entertainment, held annually in downtown Madras. June 5, 2004.

Fairs/Festivals/Celebrations/Events (cont.)

Fourth of July Festival in Bend
Bend Metro Park & Recreation District Chris Zerger 200 NW Pacific Park Lane Bend, OR 97701 541/389-7275 Fax: 388-5429 www.bendparks&rec.org Old-fashioned July 4th festival in Drake Park, 11-4 p.m. Pet Parade starts at 10am. Over 100 arts & crafts booths of handmade items. Live music, food, games, hay rides & family activities, kid space & more.

Munch n' Movies
C3 Events, LLC 208 SE Vine Lane Bend, OR 97702 www.c3events.com Free movies in McKay Park next to the river shown of a 40' inflatable movie screen. These events are great for family fun or a night out. Movie nights include: Superhero Night, Chick Flick Night, 'B' Movie Night, Scary Movie Night, Foreign Film Night, Family Movie Night & more. Great restaurants & a stage with Munch n' Music feature b&s bring this hit event to life. Munch n' Movies runs from August to September on Friday Nights.

Munch n' Music
C3 Events, LLC 208 SE Vine Lane Bend, OR 97702 541/ 389-0995 Fax: 383-3026 www.c3events.com Free Thursday night concert series in Bend's Drake Park. Family environment (drugs/alcohol prohibited). Regional, national, & world music acts, 20 restaurants, 35 arts & crafts booths. Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm. Events begin in July.

Music on the Green
Redmond Chamber of Commerce Molly Cogswell-Kelley 446 SW Seventh St Redmond, OR 97756 541/923-5191 Fax: 923-6442 E-mail: events@visitredmondoregon.com www.visitredmondoregon.com Summer concerts: June 23, July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18, September 1 & 15. Call the chamber for location.

Red, White & Blues Festival
C3 Events, LLC 208 SE Vine Lane Bend, OR 97702 www.c3events.com Celebrate our country's independence at the foot of Pilot Butte in the new Pilot Butte State Park. Get front row seats to the firework spectacles, listen to great music & enjoy a cold brew from the beer garden. This event will feature world-class blues artists. Event takes place of July 4.

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show
Jean Wells, Valorie Wells PO Box 280 / 311 W. Cascade St. Sisters, OR 97759 541/ 549-6061 Fax: 549-1922 E-mail: stitchin@stitchinpost.com www.stitchinpost.com Over 1,000 quilts. One day only. Quilters from all over the world displaying their art. July 10, 2004 & July 9, 2005.

Sisters Rodeo
Sisters Rodeo Association 220 West Cascade/PO Box 1018 Sisters, OR 97759 541/ 549-0121 or 800/ 827-7522 Fax: 549-0582 www.sistersrodeo.com The 64th Annual PRCA rodeo. Two evening shows & two day shows. "Biggest Little Show in the World". June 11-13, 2004.

Sunfest on the Plaza in Redmond
Redmond Chamber of Commerce Molly Cogswell-Kelley 446 SW Seventh St. Redmond, OR 97756 541/ 923-5191 Fax: 923-6440 E-mail: events@visitredmondoregon.com www.visitredmondoregon.com Antique, lavender & food vendors. Live music, fun run & skateboard competition. July 16-17, 2004.

Sunriver Music Festival
Lori Noack PO Box 4308, Sunriver, OR 97707 541/ 593-1084 Tickets: 593-9310 E-mail: srmusic@coinet.com www.sunrivermusic.org Quality classical music performances & educational/scholarship programs. August 9-21, 2004.

Sunriver Quilt Show
Dave Wilkins, director Sunriver Chamber of Commerce PO Box 3246 Sunriver, OR 97707 541/ 593-8149 E-mail: info@sunriverchamber.com www.sunriverchamber.com Outdoor quilt show featuring over 100 quilts, some antique & inter-generational on display & for sale on the Boardwalk with quilting demonstrations & vendors. August 14, 2004.

Sunriver Village Fall Festival
Dave Wilkins, director Sunriver Chamber of Commerce PO Box 3246 Sunriver, OR 97707 541/ 593-8149 E-mail: info@sunriverchamber.com www.sunriverchamber.com Food, drink, h&-crafted arts, crafts & entertainment in the courtyard of the Sunriver Village on September 18, 2004.

Sunriver Village Sunfest
Dave Wilkins, director Sunriver Chamber of Commerce PO Box 3246 Sunriver, OR 97707 541/ 593-8149 E-mail: info@sunriverchamber.com www.sunriverchamber.com Wine & food festival featuring 24 wineries, food booths & "Countryfied" supplying the music in Sunriver Village Courtyard. June 12-13, 2004.

Walk the Art Beat
Redmond Chamber of Commerce Molly Cogswell-Kelley 446 SW Seventh Street Redmond, OR 97756 541/923-5191 Fax: 923-6442 E-mail: events@visitredmondoregon.com www.visitredmondoregon.com Downtown Redmond presents artists & performers in a festival celebration. July 16, 2004, 6-9pm.

Performing Arts Organizations

Cascade Chorale
Clyde Thompson COCC Fine Arts Department 2600 NW College Way Bend, OR 97701 541/ 383-7517 Fax: 317-3060 E-mail: cthompson@cocc.edu www.cocc.edu/finearts Membership is open to all singers in the region. Dedicated to bringing the art of choral music to as many listeners & singers throughout the Central Oregon region as possible. Repertoire includes works of every style & period in the choral literature: from classical masterworks with orchestra to international folk songs, Broadway medleys & spirituals.

Cascade Winds Symphonic Band
Michael Gesme COCC Fine Arts Department 2600 NW College Way Bend, OR 97701 541/ 383-7516 E-mail: mgesme@cocc.edu www.cocc.edu/finearts Adult community symphonic b& that rehearses every Thursday evening & gives three major concerts per year. Open to all community members who are proficient on a wind or percussion instrument.

Central Oregon Symphony Association
Bob Armer, executive director PO Box 7953 Bend, OR 97708 541/ 317-3941 Fax: 317-5715 E-mail: flute@bendcable.com www.cosymphony.com Provides concerts of symphonic & classical music, featuring internationally known soloists; beginning strings instruction for elementary school children in Central Oregon.

Kumpania International Folkdancers
Elaine Moisan 131 NW Congress Bend, OR 97701 541/ 382-0436 International folkdancing with emphasis on non-partner dances: Balkan, Eastern-European, etc. Ongoing classes 6:30-7:30pm every Tuesday; recreational dancing 7:30-9:30pm; Sons of Norway Hall.

Le Fiesta Flaminco
Audrey Adams 64222 Tumalo Rim Dr. Bend OR, 97701 541/ 318-8799 E-mail: daveaud@mac.com Fiesta Flaminca & Flamenco Dance performance group.

Obsidian Opera
Calli Roberts, Operations Manager PO Box 182 Bend, OR 97709 541/ 385-7055 E-mail: obsidianopera@bendcable.com www.obsidianopera.com To create, develop & support the community through the joy of vocal artistry.

Youth Choir of Central Oregon
Beth Basham, artistic director Tim Burdsall, assistant artistic director PO Box 383 Bend, OR 97709 541/ 385-0470 Fax: 330-2488 E-mail: choiroffice@ycco.org www.ycco.org Auditioned choirs, grades 2-12, September through May with summer touring internationally. Educational programs.

Theatres

2nd Street Theater
Maralyn Thoma Dougherty or Steve Dougherty 220 NE Lafayette Ave. Bend, OR 97701 541/ 312-9626 Fax: 312-9615 E-mail: 2ndsttheater@bendcable.com Theater production & theater education.

Bend Theatre for Young People
Bend River Mall PO 6732 Bend, OR 97708 541/ 419-1395 E-mail: btyp@bendnet.com www.bendtheatre.org BTYP is a local non-profit theatre organization dedicated to educating youth in the art & craft of theatre.

Candlelight Dinner Cabaret Theatre
20 NW Greenwood Ave. Bend, OR 97701 541/ 385-6718 Broadway piano bar featuring jazz & variety from 5pm to close Friday-Saturday, 6pm to close Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday.

Central Oregon Community College
COCC Fine Arts Department 2600 NW College Way Bend, OR 97701 541/ 383-7511 Box Office: 383-7575 www.cocc.edu/finearts See the website www.cocc.edu/College for information about performances of Magic Circle Theatre & Magic Circle Dance Theatre.

Cascades Theatrical Company
E. Dee Torrey (interim) 148 NW Greenwood Ave. Bend, OR 97701 541/ 385-6718 Fax: 383-2879 E-mail ctcinfo@bendcable.com Intimate live theatre since 1978. Classical, modern, musicals & dinner theatre. Call for ticket information.