(Graphic courtesy of Madras Performing Arts Center) Community radio station KWSO invites the public to a special screening of the Sundance award-winning documentary BAD PRESS, followed by an insightful panel discussion featuring prominent Indigenous and local journalists. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at the Madras Performing Arts Center. This event…
(Graphic courtesy of MountainStar) MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is welcoming fall with two meaningful ways for the Central Oregon community to come together in support of local children and families: the return of the sixth annual Bend Witches Paddle and October’s Community Care Project. On Saturday, October 31, witches will once again take to…
(Photo courtesy of Old Mill District) The Old Mill District has another big weekend headed our way October 2-4, and we’re here to help you prep for it. Starting Friday, October 2, and running all weekend is the 30th annual Bend Fall Festival. Take your pick of fresh local produce, tap into your creative side…
(Previous covers | Cascade A&E Magazine) Calling All Painters, Photographers, Sculptors & More! Cascade A&E Magazine is looking for artwork submissions for the covers for the December, 2026 print editions. If your artwork is selected for the cover, we will include an artist profile and additional images of your work inside. December cover submissions must…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Get curious, think critically, and connect beyond the screen for “Know Media” this October with Deschutes Public Library. First-time voters can build civic literacy skills, explore reliable information tools, and take the conversation beyond the media by connecting directly with community leaders. Reflect on the stories we tell about…
On Friday, September 25, High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) kicks off its 19th season by welcoming the Yu&I Duo, making their first appearance in the HDCM Concert Series. I had a chance to talk to violinist YuEun Gemma Kim about her interest in music, the development of the Duo, and much more. YuEun grew up…
(Photos courtesy of Fashion Workshop) Fashion Workshop, a Bend-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in July 2025, provides free and low-cost sewing and design classes and opportunities for community connection. Founder Qristy Kurtz was raised in Bend and worked as a fashion entrepreneur in Portland before teaching fashion and sewing part time at Redmond Proficiency Academy. She…
Stand quietly in front of one of Julie K. Miller’s paintings and something unexpected begins to happen. At first, you notice the obvious things — the gleam of a horse’s chestnut coat catching afternoon light, the careful architecture of muscles beneath skin, the confident tilt of a cowboy’s hat, a line of horses lowering their…
(Hunter Noack at Black Butte Ranch | Photo by Jessica Keaveny) With both of our Griffith Park concerts sold out, we’ve added a third Los Angeles concert! Join pianist Hunter Noack at Bishop Canyon in Elysian Park for an evening of classical music outdoors. For the 11th season, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the…
((L-R) Claire Wells and Pualina Lim | Photos courtesy of Chamber Music Northwest) For its 2026/27 Year-Round Season, Chamber Music Northwest will present a two-concert recital series featuring recent Protégé Project alumni who have gone on to establish international careers. The Sunday afternoon performances will take place in the intimate Irving Levin Performance Hall at…
