The Folk Alliance Region West (FAR-West) awarded Sisters Folk Festival Inc. (SFF) the Organizational Achievement Award. FAR-West is a chapter of Folk Alliance International, who fosters and promotes traditional, contemporary and multicultural folk music, dance, storytelling and related performing arts in the U.S. SFF grew from an annual folk festival into an arts organization that…

It was an audacious idea. In 1977 Sunriver residents Paul and Polly Kahle wanted to start a classical music festival in a summer resort using professional musicians from around America and they would perform in a vintage 1940’s Officers’ Club. Four decades later, the Sunriver Music Festival not only survives, but it is thriving as…

Photo Shaolin Warriors Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30pm the Tower Theatre Foundation welcomes back the internationally acclaimed Shaolin Warriors. The monks of an ancient temple in China, renowned for their discipline, strength and courage, are 30 Kung Fu masters known throughout the world for their martial-arts prowess, mental discipline, imaginative theatrics and feats of athleticism….

Photo Naturally 7 At the Friday, February 10 evening Sing-Off, teams have a chance to win cash prizes and gain valuable insight from Doctor, Greene and Wheaton. Competition is focused on constructive and collaborative feedback, and our judges will use objective criteria in three main areas that align with the A Cappella Education Association’s national…

Photo from left Angie Doctor, Richard Bob Greene, Drew Wheaton The Bend A Cappella Festival will feature special guests who will help provide inspirational instruction, constructive feedback and a cappella tips during its second annual Festival, running February 10-12 at the Tower Theatre. Angie Doctor, Richard Bob Greene and Drew Wheaton will be judging the…

Click to read PDF, or scroll down for web story. BendFilm Presents Documentaries, Feature Films & Shorts on October 6-9 with Notable Independent Filmmaker John Sayles & Actress Maggie Renzi by MAGDALENA BOKOWA, AE Feature Writer In this fast paced world that we find ourselves in, choosing a film to relax and unwind to at…

Creativity, Culture & Innovation in Central Oregon Visit Bend has designated October as Tenth Month – a creative ideas month – highlighting innovative and entrepreneurial programming in Bend. Tenth Month Bend is a month-long celebration of brave ideas and innovation in art, film, marketing, technology and design. The Oregon Cultural Trust is launching October with Days…

The Latino Community Association (LCA) announces a very special guest keynote speaker scheduled to share at the 10th Annual Festival of Cultures presented by US Cellular and the Deschutes Cultural Coalition on September 24 at Redmond’s Centennial Park. Oregon Poet Laureate, Elizabeth Woody, will speak as part of the Citizenship Oath Ceremony conducted by U.S….

 International Festival Celebrates Tenth Anniversary Special Guests & Entertainers Promise a Diverse & Enriching Experience The Latino Community Association (LCA) invites you to celebrate our diverse family heritages and cultures at the 10th Annual Festival of Cultures presented by US Cellular and the Deschutes Cultural Coalition on September 24 at Redmond’s Centennial Park. The Festival…