(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Take a haunted walk through the library, but beware of the ghosts! Join Deschutes Public Library as we bring deceased authors to life at the fourth annual Literary Ghost Walk on Wednesday, October 28, from 6-7pm at the Central Library. All are welcome to meet the ghosts of dearly…
(Photo | Courtesy of Rick Steber — MAKERS) Rick Steber – MAKERS invites the Central Oregon community to join us for a special Appreciation Day celebrating both our loyal customers as well as the talented artists and dedicated artisans who make our Prineville showroom such a unique part of the High Desert. Date: Saturday, October…
(Graphic courtesy of BEAT) For two decades, BEAT has been inspiring young people through theatre, creativity, collaboration, and the joy of telling stories together. We’re excited to celebrate this incredible milestone with the friends, families, artists, supporters, and community members who have helped make BEAT what it is today. Please join us for an afternoon…
(Graphic courtesy of KPOV) Well just like that it seems the Fall colors have arrived and Central Oregon is heading into another beautiful Fall season. A season of change, optimism and gratitude. We are so excited to kick off KPOV’s Fall Fund Drive on October 14! Our DJs have been busy planning their special shows…
(Painting by Paul Alan Bennett) Join us for our Seventh Annual Art Fair & Sale on Saturday, November 14 from 10am-4pm at The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon. Meet the artisans and makers, and purchase beautiful handmade art, and crafts. If you have attended in the past you know what treasures are to be found. The…
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival ) Concert rock violinist Aaron Meyer will Rock the Holidays with original material and hits of the season, combining contemporary and classical styles with his dynamic rock band. Come to the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend at 7pm on Wednesday, December 9 for a concert experience like no other….
(L-R) Ezra Oncken, Parker Carlson, Harper Renfroe, Elizabeth Cape, Peyton Cape, Samuel Weed | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) will celebrate its 19th Annual Gala, Starry Starry Night, on Friday, November 20, at 5pm at the Riverhouse Convention Center. This event will include a cocktail hour, live and…
(Trio Zimbalist | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 2026-27 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, continues in November with the Central Oregon debut of Trio Zimbalist. Since making their debut in 2021, the young piano trio has quickly built an international reputation for…
(Image courtesy of Children’s Museum of Central Oregon) The Children’s Museum of Central Oregon (CMCO) today announced two major milestones in its journey toward opening Central Oregon’s first children’s museum. First, the organization has secured a nearly 8,000-square-foot building in Bend’s Central District and will begin its transformation into a year-round destination for curiosity and…
(Photos and graphics courtesy if Kimberley Yaeger, pictured at right) Local artist Kimberley Yaeger of Key Creative is bringing a reflective, tactile body of work to the Shevlin Crossing Art Gallery, located in the west side commercial building developed by Taylor Brooks. Her new collection, Field Notes: An Invitation to Pause, will be featured as…
