((Left) Space Shark Island, a digital painting by COCC art student Birgitta Schmidt. (Right) The Barber Library is exhibiting an extensive collection of tapestries woven by noted Oregon artist Margaret Kilbuck Johansen) Art Student Exhibition Opens at COCC The Central Oregon Community College (COCC) visual arts department is proud to present the annual Student Art…
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Summer Concerts are BACK!
Ah, sweet summer! In Central Oregon summer means lots of outdoor recreation, delicious craft beer and cider, and nights spent listening to world-class live music. Join us at our intimate, backyard venue for Summer Concerts at Sisters Art Works. These outdoor shows are a truly unique concert experience — free of high ticket fees, heavy…
Les Schwab Again Invests in Community with 2023 Concert Series Program
(2022 Concert Series | Photo courtesy of Les Schwab Tires) This summer, Les Schwab Tires is looking to build on the community impact of its 2022 Hayden Homes Amphitheater Concert Series program with another season of support. Les Schwab uses its marquee Concert Series sponsorship to advance assistance for children, families and education in Central…
Deschutes Public Library Seeks Art for New & Renovated Branch Libraries
The renovations and new construction of libraries throughout Deschutes County bring a wonderful opportunity for the Deschutes Public Library to expand its existing art collection. The Library appointed local artists, one project architect and community representatives from Bend, La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver and Portland to serve on the Public Art Selection Committee (Art Committee)…
More Than a Show . . .
Fun Home Production Seeks to Onspire with ‘Project Pride’ Program A multi-faceted program intended to promote community understanding and connection amongst LGBTQ2IA+ individuals, families and communities. This June, Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC), Little Town Productions (LTP), and Musical Impressions Studio (MIS) will present Project Pride, a multi-faceted program intended to promote community understanding and connection…
Celebrating Ten Years of Scalehouse!
sTENcil: Evening Mixer Celebrating Ten Years of Scalehouse Date: Thursday, June 29 Time: 5pm Cost: $60 Scalehouse Gallery Join us in celebrating ten years of Scalehouse and supporting contemporary art and artists in our community with: Bites from Noosh Beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks Live music, interactive exhibition, raffle prizes, arts community! All proceeds from sTENcil will directly…
A Special September Weekend
(Lost in Place Writing Intensive at PLAYA at Summer Lake, 2022 | Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Nurture Your Love of Writing Spend four days this fall nurturing your creative side at Lost in Place. The Writing Ranch and High Desert Museum are offering a unique weekend writing intensive at the Malheur Field Station, located near Princeton, Oregon. Lost…
PSU’s Archaeology Roadshow Returns to Deschutes Historical Museum on Saturday
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Historical Museum) Portland State University’s (PSU) Archaeology Roadshow returns to the Deschutes Historical Museum in Bend on Saturday, May 27 from 11am to 3pm. The open-air event seeks to introduce the public to local heritage and the science of archaeology in a fun, hands-on way, while instilling a sense of stewardship…
Kenny Wayne Shepherd’s Backroads Blues Festival
Back Roads Blues Festival Featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Joe Bonamassa LIVE IN CONCERT Saturday, May 27 Hayden Homes Amphitheater With special guests: King Solomon Hicks and Bobby Rush Back Roads Blues Festival is coming to the Hayden Homes Amphitheater this weekend. Come see Kenny Wayne Shepard & Joe Bonamassa, live in concert in Bend….
Ovation Performing Arts Presents Anastasia! at Ridgeview High
(Photo courtesy of OPA) Ovation Performing Arts (OPA) presents Anastasia at the Ridgeview High School auditorium with weekend performances beginning May 27-28, and June 2-4, at 6:30pm, with a Saturday and Sunday matinee as well. Based on the Tony Award–winning Broadway masterpiece from Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, Anastasia tells an “emotionally rich”…