The High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) Concert Series continues on Friday, February 14, at 7:30pm with a special Valentine’s Day performance. Featuring works inspired by love and romance, concert-goers will receive a rose and treat from Goody’s Chocolates. This concert is brought to you by German Master Tech and will take place at the Unitarian…
A&E Weekly
An Homage to Willows
((L-R) Early one Morning; Grasses and Willows, 18×24; oils by Janet Frost) Winter Fire, on this month’s cover [Cascade A&E Magazine], is an homage to the willows that grow along the banks of our Central Oregon rivers and lakes. I live along the Deschutes River where willows thrive. Every day these common, but ever-changing, features…
February Fun at the Museum
(Art by Euijin Gray) February at the Museum Find Something to Love and Learn There’s never a bad time to explore the history, cultures and wildlife of the High Desert Museum. February is full of events and experiences you won’t want to miss. Prohibition Party Friday, February 7, 6-9pm It’s time to party like it’s…
News from the Patricia Clark Studio
Theme: MAKE THE FUTURE Our call for the next round of Patricia Clark Studio Artists in Residence program is now open! MAKE THE FUTURE invites artists working within any medium exploring what the future might be: pointing out potential problems, solutions and ideas which have or might have an impact on the time to come….
Songs are Tiny Miracles
(Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Calling all songwriters! Beth Wood’s Songs Forever workshop sold out so quickly we didn’t even have time to advertise it, but she has graciously agreed to hold a second session on Wednesday evenings beginning next week. Sign up today and build a supportive community of songwriters to usher in new…
Deschutes Public Library’s February In the Know
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) The New Redmond Library Is Open! The beautiful new library is now open and ready to serve the growing Redmond community for generations to come! Visit us to explore all the amazing resources this dynamic community hub has to offer. Be sure to visit our website for current hours,…
High Desert Project
((Clockwise from top left) Patricia Limerick, Professor of History of the American West at the University of Colorado-Boulder; MOsley WOtta, local artist and musician; Charlene “Tillie” Moody (Warm Springs); the photos of Frank S. Matsura on exhibition at the Museum | Photos courtesy of High Desert Museum) Join the Museum for a thought-provoking exploration into how we define ourselves,…
BendFilm Gala
Tickets are live for our annual gala raising money to support BendFilm initiatives such as our new filmmaker retreat, student summer camps, and of course the Annual Bend Film Festival. Prepare for a night of community celebration, live and silent auction, and a screening of everyone’s favorite award show. Tickets are limited, so reserve them…
Tower Theatre Foundation Executive Director Ray Solley Announces Retirement
The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation board announced on Monday that their longtime executive director, Ray Solley, will retire this summer after 16 years at the helm of Central Oregon’s iconic venue. “I’m proud to say this organization has never been in better shape, financially and operationally,” stated Solley. “We have resiliently navigated through a recession,…
New Perspective for February
Dream a little on the 1st so that you can understand what it is that you desire. Ask for your dreams to come true on the 3rd and realize opportunities are available. Be ready to turn a corner on the 4th and look for the new beginnings. An awkward feeling on the 7th can be…