(Zarna Garg) Comedian Zarna Garg is a force of nature with a microphone. This Indian immigrant mom brought her sharp, relatable family humor to her first streaming special, ‘One in a Billion.’ Her follow-up special Practical People Win hit #2 movies on Hulu on opening day. When Zarna’s not taking the stage at the Comedy…
(Photo courtesy of Breedlove Guitar) Feeling lucky?! The 2026 Big Ponderoo guitar raffle is officially open. Enter for the chance to call this beautiful, custom Breedlove guitar yours!* Built with a Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, a koa rosette, and a satin edgeburst finish, it blends timeless craftsmanship with distinctive festival flair. A…
Hello Art in the High Desert Supporters! The best art show in the country is bigger and better than ever. The 2026 Art in the High Desert will be our third show at Riverbend Park in Bend. We are thrilled to present a truly world class event held August 28-30, 2026. Would you like to…
(Photo courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) Summer is just around the corner, and our theatre camps are filling quickly! If you’ve been considering enrolling, now is the time to register to secure your spot before camps reach capacity. We still have space available in some of our exciting camps, and we’d love to see your…
(Painted Hills Aurora by Kristina Zieglar) With the arrival of June, Sunriver is full swing with plenty of visitors and part-time residents joining our ranks to enjoy the beauty and activities in the area. Summer in Sunriver is always a vibrant time, and the local galleries will contribute with fine art, with something for everyone….
(Molly Tuttle) The one-and-only Molly Tuttle is making a stop in Sisters on her 2026 summer tour! Tuttle’s innovative blend of bluegrass, Americana, pop, and rock has made her one of the most dynamic artists in modern music. She earned back-to-back GRAMMY wins for Best Bluegrass Album with her band Golden Highway, becoming the first artist…
(Jonathan Moore) As the Central Oregon Symphony looks ahead to a new chapter following Maestro Michael Gesme’s extraordinary 30 years of leadership, we are excited to welcome Jonathan Moore as our next music director and conductor. Jonathan brings a deep passion for orchestral music, artistic collaboration, and community engagement, and we look forward to the…
((L-R) Photography by Holly Fischer; My World watercolor by Dianne Lay; Oregon Landscape 2, art glass by Cheryl Chapmanand; and beaded jewels by Emily McFadden) “Art will never be able to exist without nature.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci The abundance of nature around Sunriver and Central Oregon has a strong influence on the work of…
(Tekalli Duo. Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) On Sunday, June 14, the Tekalli Duo will make their Central Oregon debut to conclude High Desert Chamber Music’s 18th season. I had the chance to speak with the duo — brother and sister Suliman and Jamila Tekalli — about their upbringing and lives in music,…
PLAYA, the residency and workshop program based in rural Lake County, Oregon, today announced its 2027 Art/Sci Awarded Residency. The program invites artists, scientists, and interdisciplinary practitioners to apply for free residencies that foster immersion in their inquiry, practice and research, while fostering exchange of ideas across disciplines. The residency brings together cohorts of 6–10…
