Art can be a fairly nebulous term. Attaching “art” in front of just about any phrase adds an element of sophistication, such as: “the art of micro brewing,” or “the art of mountain biking.” But bringing awareness to how art impacts our everyday activities and the products we use is exactly what Art in the…

When humor goes, there goes civilization. – Erma Bombeck   Taking ourselves seriously is a great advantage in business. Exuding a sense of confidence, control and respectability can open doors and attract new prospects, but in addition, cultivating a sense of humor can help you lower stress levels, interact more easily with others and even…

Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion. ~Martha Graham     When is the last time you danced? Was it a show at the Tower? Barefoot in the grass at an outdoor concert or maybe a spontaneous kitchen jig? Dancing can be…

Each month in Cascade A&E we publish several valuable resources for the artistic community: a call to artists and a list of workshops and classes. Whether artists, musicians or actors are looking for another venue to hang art, sing or act, our call to artists section lists a multitude of opportunities for those looking to…

This January we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the renovation of one of Bend’s cultural assets, the Tower Theatre. It is really a celebration of a community mobilized to not only save a derelict building, but to invest in the health of Central Oregon’s arts and culture for decades to come. To raise $4.2 million…

The holidays are upon us, which means you will probably be spending hours searching for that perfect gift for your family, friends or even a little something for yourself. During this season Central Oregon’s ingenuity and creativity reigns, and our gift guide highlights some of these great local offerings. Art lovers will be thrilled with…

I learned never to empty the well of my writing, but always to stop when there was still something there in the deep part of the well, and let it refill at night from the springs that fed it. ~ Ernest Hemingway   Words. I love words. Writing has always been a love of mine,…

I love Central Oregon in the fall. Not only does the dusting of snow on the mountains hint at adventures to come on the slopes of the Cascades, the deepening hues of the foliage introduce a richer palette to our landscape and the sharp bite in the air propel us towards steaming cups of tea…

ArtWalk in Bend has taken on the festive air of an outdoor party, especially during the summer months when musicians and performers take to the streets, art spills out of gallery doors onto sidewalks and art lovers sip wine and wander the streets. August 2 will be no exception as Cascade A&E launches a new…