(Nesting Bowls and South Sister Eclipse by Bill Hamilton) “I paint flowers so they will never die!” ~Frida Kahlo This quote by Frieda Kahlo exemplifies the feelings of many of the 35 local artists at Artists’ Gallery. We all seek to capture the moment of fleeting beauty in our mind’s eye, via photography, painting and…
(Photo courtesy of Trickster: A Community Band) Featuring: Mark Ransom (The Mostest/GBots/Bend Roots): guitars and vocals Mai Hyman (Oregon Fryer): banjo, dobro, guitars, and vocals Wendi Wampler (Jeshua Marshall & The Flood): clarinet Mike Beaulieu (Shady GroOove): upright and electric basses Laura Fieberg (Stealhead/Soul-Sistaahs): vocals Jen Lande (Pounce/Soul-Sistaahs): vocals and guitar Dylan Bernal (Rusty Frets/Sonic…
(Photo courtesy of City of Redmond) The City of Redmond’s Commission for Art in Public Places (RCAPP) announces a call for Oregon artists to submit digital images of original two‑dimensional paintings for art display at Centennial Park. Selected artworks will be enlarged into five‑by‑five‑foot ACM (Aluminum Composite Material) panels and displayed outdoors for approximately two…
(HDCM 2025-26 Spotlight Chamber Players | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is pleased to announce that its Spotlight Chamber Players are now available for hire for private and community events throughout Central Oregon. Formed as part of HDCM’s educational initiatives, the Spotlight Chamber Players features talented young musicians…
The REMAX Key Properties Balloons Over Bend is set to return July 24-26, 2026, bringing a weekend of hot air balloon launches, live entertainment, and community celebration to Central Oregon. This signature summer event will feature free sunrise balloon launches each morning, vibrant Night Glow celebrations, and activities for all ages. “Bend is more than a…
(Graphic courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Tickets for the 2026 Summer Festival are on sale for Conductor’s Guild members (donating $1,750+)! Help make the music happen, plus get the best seats by becoming a member today! All tickets are on sale to the public on June 1. Start or Renew Your Membership Today We’re excited…
The Producers is coming to Drake Park! Big laughs are coming to Bend this summer. We’re excited to announce that Theater in the Park’s 2026 production is The Producers — the wildly funny, Tony Award-winning musical by Mel Brooks. Join us August 14 and 15 in the heart of downtown Bend at Drake Park for…
Organizers of the Bend Block Party have announced a date change for the inaugural event. Originally scheduled for July, the festival will now take place Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 11am to 9pm in the Bend Central District due to street construction planned for the previous date. The Bend Block Party is a new, one-day…
(Photo by Pixabay) The Central Oregon Chamber Orchestra proudly presents the world premiere of Celestial Threads, a new song cycle by composer Chris Thomas, featuring mezzo-soprano Charlene Chi. Inspired by the ancient sijo poetry of Korea, Celestial Threads weaves together themes of longing, transformation, and transcendence. Written for mezzo-soprano and chamber orchestra, the work explores…
((L-R/T-B) The Power of Mountains by Michele McKay, Over the Fence by Denise Rich, Waterfall by Michelle Oberg, Crooked River Clouds by Judi McAlpin, Tlingit Sentinel by Kathleen Kaye, Morning Walk on the Deschutes by Terry Solini, Sheep Gracefully Grazing by Kim Smith, Coming Home by Dianne Lay) Landscape art is ubiquitous in Bend. It…
