(Photo | By Ari Strauss Photography) The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation presents a special journey featuring rare collaborations of harmony and heritage by top musicians from Memphis, New Orleans and Central Oregon. The initiative began with a 2014 documentary by musician and director Martin Shore tracking three generations of Mississippi Delta players recording a historic…
(Photo | Courtesy of COMAG) Imagine the intensity of a six-foot long and three-foot high, metal praying mantis! Now imagine making such a sculpture in a collaborative effort among 19 people over a four day period. Take it one step further by imagining that the leader of this group project, the one directing you what…
We’re rolling out the red carpet, and you are invited! Join Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon for a fabulous night of comedy, libations and defending potential in youth. Presented by Lonza, the 22nd annual Comedy For Kids’ Sake is returning to the Tower Theatre November 15, 2019, and promises to be the best…
(Photo | Courtesy YelaWolf) Rapper, songwriter, producer and entrepreneur YelaWolf will perform in Bend at the Midtown Ballroom on October 18 during his Ghetto Cowboy Tour. YelaWolf recently announced his album, Ghetto Cowboy, which will be released exclusively on his YouTube Channel Halloween night, and will be available everywhere at midnight November 1. His sixth studio album will be the…
(Photo | Pixabay) The Deschutes Historical Museum invites the public to its annual Chili Feed, Bake Sale & Raffle event November 8-9 from 11am to 3pm at the Deschutes Historical Museum. The annual chili feed features “Millie’s Chili,” cooked with locally raised Barley Beef from Rastovich Farms, one of the oldest working family farms in…
(Photo | Pexels) The Deschutes National Forest, in partnership with Discover Your Forest, will host Batacular, an educational and family fun day on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-1pm. Participants will learn about the importance of bats while enjoying themselves at a wide variety of interactive stations. There will be crafts, games, snacks, tips to inspire…
(COCC Art Student | Photo courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College (COCC) makes announcements on Pacific Northwest College of Art & COCC Ink Transfer agreement, Guitar Lecture Traces Instrument’s Latin American Path and their symphony’s season opener. Pacific Northwest College of Art and COCC Ink Transfer Agreement Central Oregon Community College’s (COCC) art and…
BendFilm announced that 15 films and filmmakers were awarded jury prizes at the 2019 BendFilm Festival. These films fall into 12 categories, including the coveted Best of Show, which carries a $5,000 cash prize. More than 1,200 films were submitted to BendFilm from across the country and across the globe. The IndieWomen of the Year…
(Photo | Courtesy of High Desert Museum) The High Desert Natural History Walk, Otter Encounter, Wolf Talk, special Spirit of the West exhibit tour and more — it’s all happening on Wednesday, October 16 at Senior Day at the High Desert Museum. Visitors 65 and older are invited to enjoy the Museum for free on…
(High Desert Museum Kids Curate Exhibition | Photo courtesy Oregon Arts Commission) Nineteen arts organizations will receive $10,000 each in grant awards to support their educational projects in Oregon schools through $190,000 in funding available through the FY2020 Oregon Arts Commission Arts Learning program. The High Desert Museum in Bend was one of those recipients,…
