The internationally renowned Oregon Bach Festival (OBF) and the University of Oregon School of Music and Dance are pleased to announce the 2023 lineup of concerts and artists. The upcoming season, which runs June 30 through July 16, continues the long-standing tradition of presenting the finest choral-orchestral works, extraordinary new music, illuminating lectures and captivating…
(Photo by Dave Stalker) Kids Camp Summer Camp 2023 lottery registration is officially open! From Precious Pollinators to Desert Life, the weekly themes and engaging activities will have your child having fun all summer long. Here are some important details: Registration closes Sunday, February 5 at 5pm. Go to the Kids Camp webpage to learn…
(Photo courtesy of Tumalo Art Gallery) February is both the month of love and the “Heart of Winter”. Our group show by that name opens during the Old Mill District First Friday Gallery Walk, February 3, from 3-7pm. Our artists are bringing works that embody the warmth of winter — even when it’s cold. Landscapes,…
Construction & Remodeling Begin in La Pine, Redmond & Sisters Redmond Library January 2023-Fall 2024 Library temporarily moved to allow for construction of new Redmond Library Temporary library now open 2127 S Highway 97, Redmond Sisters Library January 2023-Fall 2023 Library temporarily moved to allow for remodeling Temporary Library now open 110 N Cedar Street,…
A change of viewpoint on the 1st could lead to a change of direction by the 3rd. The Full Moon on the 5th brings everything to the surface and it’s important to be honest about how you feel. Conversations over the next week are helpful and insightful so listen closely and realize how you are…
(Embrace Your Demons, 96” x 48” Acrylic + enamel paint on homemade wood panel by Jake Kenobi) The Annex Gallery announced their new exhibition, Jake Kenobi: Beneath the Waves. This exhibition includes mixed media paintings that will be on view from through March 24. The Annex Gallery space is located inside the Franklin Crossing building…
(Photos courtesy of BendFilm) The 2023 Oscar Nominations are in! We are thrilled that so many Bend Film Festival Alumni films have been nominated, it is well deserved! Here is the full list of Oscar Nominated Films that were screened at our Festival: Ice Merchants by João Gonzalez and Bruno Caetano (top left in above photo)…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Things are busy as ever here at the Museum with a new exhibit opening this Saturday and TWO free Saturdays in February. Check out what’s on deck and go to highdesertmuseum.org to learn more. Winter Hours Daily 10am-4pm Museum and Me Thursday, February 9 4-7pm A quieter time for…
(Robert Thies) On February 14 world-renowned Pianist Robert Thies will make his much-awaited return to Bend, presenting a concert for High Desert Chamber Music’s 15th anniversary season at the Tower Theatre at 8pm. We spoke recently with Robert to learn more about him and the program he’ll be presenting. Robert decided to pursue a music…
(Sunriver Suite by David Kreitzer) As a young painter, David Kreitzer began his professional career showing at the prestigious Maxwell Galleries in 1960’s San Francisco. Fred Maxwell considered David to be in the vanguard of a revival of New Realism. Thomas Albright, art critic of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote: “David Kreitzer is a highly…
