(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Embark on a journey to explore shipwrecks, sunsets, ceviche, and more! Use paper and fabrics to create a seascape and explore the global impact of oysters. Paint an Oregon landscape and hear stories of climate change surrounding the Skagit River. Learn about the forerunner of today’s Coast Guard and…

(Image courtesy of Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Art and Agriculture) Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Art and Agriculture (PMRCAA) will host its sixth annual residency program, which brings world-class artists and environmental scientists to the small town of Sisters from March through November. Through a juried application process, 28 artists, culture bearers, and scholars…

Announcing our three latest additions to the 2024 Big Ponderoo lineup — Shinyribs, Silverada (formerly Mike and the Moonpies) and ShadowGrass. These groups bring country twang, horn-driven Memphis-soul, and fast-picking bluegrass to the bill. You’re gonna love it! Grab your Big Ponderoo tickets today and stay tuned for even more lineup announcements to come! Shinyribs…

April 17 Breabach Ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unites deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base. Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unites deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical…

Construction and Remodeling Updates Construction on the new Redmond Library is moving along as planned, keeping us on track for a fall grand opening. The windows are in and things are beginning to take shape inside. Once complete, the new Redmond Library will be larger than the Downtown Bend Library and feature a significant expansion…

Sisters-based nonprofit Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. (SFF) has changed the name of the organization to SFF Presents to reflect the full scope of their work in the Central Oregon community. Sisters Folk Festival, Inc. was incorporated in 1995 as the nonprofit organization in charge of producing its signature event, the annual music festival of the…

(Photo courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) This year’s retreat returns to the stunning performing arts camp Caldera, high in the Cascade Mountains, on September 23-26, 2024. Set on mystical Blue Lake with exceptional facilities, Caldera was home to the Academy from 2002 – 2019 and will once again be the setting for the instructor-led workshops,…