The Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) has always been about discovery. We pride ourselves on booking a lineup that thrives at the intersection of the familiar and the unexpected for a musical adventure unlike any other. At SFF, you’ll find classic folk acts, singer-songwriters, an Irish trad band, and, without fail, a few artists you can’t…
Join us this October for four free performances featuring distinguished guest artists and Central Oregon Symphony musicians. All events are free and open to the public. Music Masters: Masterclass & Recital Timothy Hagen, Flutist with pianist Gary Ruppert Saturday, October 3 Flute Masterclass: 10am–12pm Pence Hall, Room 228, COCC Bend Community Concert: 7-8pm Wille Hall,…
The High Desert Museum fall calendar is full of reasons to explore. From conversations on the science and history shaping our region to an exhibition on our quilled friends, here’s a look at the highlights you won’t want to miss! High Desert Project: What Does It Mean to Be an American in the West? Through…
The award-winning documentary film SPACE, HOPE and CHARITY will be shown at the Art House at 6:30pm on Monday, October 26, followed by a conversation with the film’s subject, Dr. Charity Woodrum; her mentor Dr. Scott Fisher, director of the University of Oregon’s Pine Mountain Observatory; and Oregon filmmaker Sandy Cummings. The film follows the…
(Photos by Barb Gonzalez and provided by Artists’ Gallery Sunriver) Each year, the Artists’ Gallery Sunriver celebrates our local community and gives back during Locals’ Weekend. Locals (and visitors) are invited to join in fun activities, giveaways, sampling tasty local treats, listening to music, and mingling with the artists while bringing donations for the fall…
Roundabout Books will host Bend author Shannon Ables as she celebrates her latest book, Savoring the Sojourn: Contentment through the Seasons as You Unearth Your Masterpiece at an in-store and simulcasted event on October 1 at 6:30pm. A key part of successfully creating or learning anything new involves understanding the process. With the wisdom of Mother Nature’s…
((Left) Abstract by David Wachs (Right) Artwork provided by HÚE) Community Youth Artwork on Display at Scalehouse Gallery All the Colors of HÚE: The Voices and Visions of Our Community’s Youth brings the creativity and perspectives of young artists to Scalehouse Gallery this September. Presented by Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE), the exhibition runs through September…
(Photos courtesy of Paula Dreyer) What if your seat at a piano concert could be a paddleboard? On Friday, September 11 at 5:30pm, pianist and composer Paula Dreyer, creator of Piano Flow Live, brings Riverside Piano Flow to Mirror Pond and Drake Park, inviting audiences to experience live piano music in one of Bend’s most beautiful landscapes. Audience members can…
Central Oregon’s stage is set for a landmark year of world-class music as the Redmond Community Concert Association (RCCA) kicks off its 43rd season on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Opening the series at the Ridgeview High School Performing Arts Theater is Alias Brass, a powerhouse quintet of top-tier artists and educators renowned for their high-energy…
A new holiday shopping experience is coming to Bend this December. Lay It Out Events announces the inaugural Bend Holiday Market, set for Sunday, December 6, from 10am to 3pm at Open Space Event Studios at 220 NE Lafayette Avenue. The Bend Holiday Market will bring together a curated collection of local and regional makers, artists and…
