(Photos courtesy of Old Mill District) First Friday Art Walk The Old Mill District launches into the new year with a vibrant First Friday Art Walk this Friday, January 2 from 3-6pm. This Friday, Tumalo Art Co., The Stacks Art Studios & Gallery, Lubbesmeyer Art Studio & Gallery, Savory Spice Shop, Will Leather Goods, Saxon’s Fine Jewelers,…
(Photo courtesy of the Willamette Light Brigade) A citywide festival of interactive light installations will once again brighten Portland this winter as the Portland Winter Light Festival returns February 6-14, 2026. Presented by Portland General Electric for its 11th year, the free festival invites the public to experience illuminated art, performances and unexpected moments of…
(Photo courtesy of Chamber Music Northwest) Multiple Grammy Award-Winning Bassist Edgar Meyer with Violinist Tessa Lark & Cellist Joshua Roman Perform Classical/Bluegrass Crossover Concert Chamber Music Northwest (CMNW) presents one of the most tremendous chamber music tours of the season: the superstar trio of seven-time Grammy Award-winning bass virtuoso Edgar Meyer, genre-crossing Kentucky-born violinist Tessa…
Rise and shine and join us for the first Not’cho Grandmas BINGO of 2026! This joyful BINGO morning is the perfect way to welcome the new year with laughter, connection, and a whole lot of family-friendly fun! Join us and kick off your New Year by supporting children, families, and local nonprofits in our community!…
This year, our community showed up in powerful ways — and we’re proud to share some of the impact we made together. Gallery & Exhibitions 23 artists featured across diverse disciplines 4,300+ visitors engaged Over 50% of featured artists were BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, femme, and emerging artists Pat Clark Studio Program 4 artists received six…
Bend Park and Recreation District (BPRD) opened The Pavilion as Central Oregon’s first and only NHL-size ice sheet nearly a decade ago and is celebrating its tenth anniversary along with the annual winter solstice event on Friday, December 19 from 6-8:30pm. Winter solstice event The Winter Solstice & Tenth Anniversary Celebration encourages attendees to bring a…
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) Passes for the 2026 Bend Film Festival are on sale. This is the moment to rally your film festival posse and mark your new calendars together. Pass holders get early entry to screenings before individual tickets open, which makes it easier to coordinate schedules, grab seats together, and move through the…
(Photos courtesy of One Stop Writing Shop) If you haven’t experienced the magic of Joe Kim’s culinary talents, you’re missing out. After years of spearheading the 5 Fusion kitchen, he and his wife, Laura, opened Yoli. There, Joe, a three-time James Beard Foundation nominee for Best Chef Northwest, honors the flavors from his childhood in…
(Desi the red-tailed hawk | Photo by Jon Nelson) Winter Break at the Museum Explore the wonders of the High Desert From Indigenous art to wildlife encounters to the secrets of soil, the Museum is packed with wonder during winter break! Plus, we are open every day except Christmas. Here’s why today should be a…
(Photo courtesy of St. Charles Prineville Hospice) St. Charles Foundation’s annual Prineville Hospice Auction was a big success, raising more than $180,000 to support hospice programs. The festive event was held at the Crook County Fairgrounds Indoor Area last week with a fun live auction of handmade quilts and Christmas trees as well as dinner,…
