(Photo courtesy of the Tower Theatre) Left Behind Presented by the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation, Deschutes Public Library & COCC Early Childhood Education Thursday, January 15 at 6pm Left Behind is the inspiring story of a group of determined moms who band together to create the first public dyslexic school in the largest school district in…
(Ijeoma Oluo) With film, dance and discussion, including talks from a 2SLGBTQIA+ icon and a New York Times bestselling author, Central Oregon Community College’s 18th annual Season for Nonviolence — held mid-January through early April — gets underway on January 20. Visit cocc.edu/snv to learn more and register for all free events. The season kicks…
(Photo courtesy of Hayden Homes Amphitheater) Nikki Glaser Sunday, September 13 Doors 6pm / Show 7:30pm Online-only venue presale: Thursday, January 8 at 10am Presale Code: SPARKSLAKE General onsale: Friday, January 9 at 10am Online or in-person at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District. For nearly two decades, Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe-nominated…
Gadan This high-energy transatlantic string band blends Irish traditional music and bluegrass with folk, Appalachian, and Italian influences. Their strings-only sound is driving and rootsy for an electrifying live show. $30/adults · $15/youth 17 & under Get Tickets David Wilcox with Justin Farren opening Veteran folk festival favorite, David Wilcox brings heartfelt songs, warm vocals,…
(Photos courtesy of One Stop Writing Shop) After years of people begging Brasada Ranch, the stunning resort east of Bend, to keep their fine dining open during the winter, you can now head to Wild Rye four days a week. You owe it to yourself to go. Executive chef and culinary director Karl Holl, a…
The Central Oregon Symphony is gearing up for an exciting start to the new year. The annual Virginia Riggs Children’s Concert and Instrument Petting Zoo is Saturday, January 31, at 9:30am at Mountain View High School Auditorium. Virginia Riggs Children’s Concert & Instrument Petting Zoo Named after a former Central Oregon Symphony cellist with a…
(Grazing into Spring by KC Snider // K.C. Snider) In a home studio in Redmond, surrounded by the high desert’s craggy beauty, K.C. Snider brings stories to life. A prominent Western artist, illustrator, and teacher, Snider’s art has focused mainly on capturing the rugged splendor and untamed spirit of the American West. “I’ve always been…
(Photo by Lê Minh) The City of Bend has launched its 2026 One Water Student Video Contest honoring the 100-year anniversary of the City’s Water Services. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to produce a 30‑second video celebrating a century of exceptional water to highlight Bend’s water history, its impact on the community and the…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Waterston Desert Writing Prize Submit your writing proposals for the 2026 Prize Submissions are now open for the 2026 Waterston Desert Writing Prize, an annual celebration of emerging nonfiction writers whose work reflects a connection to the desert. Now in its 12th year, the Prize provides financial and other…
(Photo courtesy of YAGÓDY) “Elemental avant-garde music that summons ancient spirits.” ~ East Bay Express This month, YAGÓDY arrives in communities across North America with a clear purpose: to preserve Ukrainian folk traditions while demonstrating their continued relevance during a time of ongoing turmoil. For centuries, folk music has carried history, identity, and collective memory through…
