(Photo by Jingda Chen on Unsplash) On Tuesday, July 1, Redmond City Council unanimously approved an emergency declaration, banning the personal use of all fireworks effective 12:01am July 5, 2025, due to high fire risk in Redmond and across Central Oregon. The declaration, which allows the city to efficiently mobilize resources to respond to public needs during…
Sixth Anniversary SALE Thank you, our amazing artists and musicians, for six years in Redmond! We couldn’t have done it without your continued support! Celebrate with us — get 6% off everything storewide on any purchase $25 or more, plus up to 25% off select instruments during our 6-Year Anniversary Bash! July 1-12 ONLY! New…
(Photos courtesy of the Old Mill District) Independence Day the Bend Way The Fourth of July in Bend is a celebration of everything that makes this town special: community traditions, riverside adventures, patriotic joy and a whole lot of local flavor. Whether you’re floating the Deschutes, prancing in a parade with your pup or watching…
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo) The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are making their way to Central Oregon for a rare appearance at the 2025 Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, presented by Indian Head Casino. The horses will be at the Fair from July 30 through August 3, helping to raise awareness for…
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is widely considered “one of the most prestigious contests in classical music” (The New York Times). From its origins in 1962 through today, it has remained dedicated to sharing music with the largest international audience possible and to launching the careers of its…
Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-388-1133 bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-senior-center The Bend Senior Center at the Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Bend Visitor Center 750 NW Lava Rd.,…
Brian August has joined the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation as executive director, marking an exciting new chapter for the historic performing arts theatre. Under August’s leadership, the board and staff are looking ahead with renewed energy and commitment to creativity, connection and community. August brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector,…
(A Journey Together by David Sherwin Parker) 2025 Art in the West Annual Juried Exhibition and Silent Auction Returns July 5 The 2025 Art in the West juried exhibition and online auction opens on Saturday, July 5, with nearly 120 pieces on display around the Museum! Featuring nationally and regionally acclaimed painters, sculptors, photographers and…
(Photo courtesy of Artists’ Gallery Sunriver) Midge and Gene Thomas had a vision. They wanted to create a space for artists in Central Oregon to help each other show their work. In 2010, Midge opened a store in the Sunriver Village with several local artists. The artists worked collaboratively to learn and sell each others’…
(Photo courtesy of The Stitchin’ Post) Jean Wells, the founder and owner of Sisters’ Stitchin’ Post, has loved to sew ever since she was a little girl. So much so that she went to OSU to become a home economics teacher, giving her the experience and skills needed to open her business in 1975. “I…
