(Photo courtesy of Cascade Chorale) The Cascade Chorale invites you to a nostalgic musical soirée that promises to whisk you away on a heartfelt trip down memory lane. This special event will take place on Saturday, May 18, at 7pm and Sunday, May 19, at 3pm, hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Bend, located…
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Hollywood Lives in Bend ~ Composer Chris Thomas
On Friday, May 17, High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 16th season, presented by German Master Tech, will conclude with our own resident ensemble, the Crown City String Quartet. In addition to works by Mozart and Borodin, this concert will also feature the world premiere of a piece commissioned by HDCM. I recently had an opportunity…
Cascade Equinox Festival Unveils Multi-Genre Initial Lineup for its Second Edition
(Graphic courtesy of Cascade Equinox Festival) The festival reveals partnership with the beloved Summer Meltdown Festival. Friday, September 20 – Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond. 3-Day GA and VIP tickets on sale now “We are thrilled to be welcomed back to the Deschutes County Fairgrounds for a bigger and better year…
Summer Kickin’ Concerts Presents Nate Smith
Featuring a mix of gritty backwoods soul, rock ‘n’ roll swagger and velvet-thunder vocals, Nate Smith’s personal journey inspired him to be a beacon of country-music hope, an inspirational mission he puts front-and-center. A California native, former worship leader, and lifelong music lover, Smith approaches that mission with a background as eclectic as it gets….
Central Oregon Symphony Spring Concert Series
(Britton-René Collins | Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) Hailed as an “Astounding Virtuoso” and “Exhilarating” performer, the rising-star percussionist, Britton- René Collins, will join the Central Oregon Symphony (COS) for their season finale. Noted for her exceptional musicianship and active passion for creating social change through her music, Britton-René will perform a new work…
Crowd Favorites Crown City String Quartet Returns to Bend for Season Finale Concert & World Premiere
(Crown City String Quartet | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 2023-24 season, presented by German Master Tech, will conclude in May with the Crown City String Quartet. As resident performers, the group has made an annual appearance in Bend over the past 15 years. The group consists of…
HDCM Concert Series Continues with SAKURA Cello Quintet
(Sakura Cello Quintet | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 16th season, brought to you by German Master Tech, continues with the SAKURA Cello Quintet. A versatile cello quintet hailed as “brilliant” and “superb” by Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times, SAKURA is built on the artistry and…
Redmond’s Talent Show June 15
Adopt a Musician This Summer
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Each August, homeowners in the Sunriver/Bend area open their homes to Sunriver Music Festival musicians. Housing musicians is a rewarding experience and lasting friendships are formed. Your housing partnership ensures that the Festival can continue to present a world-class musical experience for the community each summer. This summer, musicians arrive Friday,…
Single-Day Big Ponderoo Tickets On Sale Now
We’re just a few short months away from summer and the second annual Big Ponderoo Music & Art festival! Don’t wait till the last minute — get your weekend pass or single-day tickets today. The full festival schedule featuring 16 incredible bluegrass, alt-country, and Americana acts is out NOW! With two stages at one downtown…