(Photos courtesy of Bend Film Fest) The 2026 Bend Film Fest starts today! There’s still time to get your passes and tickets! Or get them in person at the Box Office or even on the day of the screening (depending on availability; just make sure to arrive early.) A quick reminder of what’s showing during our five…
(Photos and graphic courtesy of Feed Sisters) On Friday, October 23, Makin’ it Local is putting a slightly irreverent twist on the traditional Fourth Friday Art Walk with Fourth Friday Canned Wine Night, benefiting the Feed Sisters 2026 Food Drive. From 4 to 6pm, community members are invited to bring grocery bags overflowing with quality,…
(Photo courtesy of The Museum at Warm Springs) The Museum at Warm Springs will host the opening of the 33rd Annual Warm Springs Tribal Member and Youth Exhibit on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Museum Members and the general public are invited to a reception from 5:30-7:30pm at The Museum (2189 U.S. Highway 26, Warm Springs)….
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Mastersingers) Central Oregon Mastersingers will present its fall concert, Through the Valley, featuring the debut of The Understory, the organization’s new chamber ensemble. Performances will take place Saturday, October 17, at 4pm at Sunriver Christian Fellowship in Sunriver and Sunday, October 18, at 4pm at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bend….
(Bo Johnson, photo courtesy of Bend Comedy and Arts Foundation) Bend Comedy and Arts Foundation is thrilled to welcome stand-up comedian Bo Johnson, one of the Pacific Northwest’s best, back to Bend for one night only on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Tower Theatre. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the show begins at 7:30pm….
(Photo courtesy of Children’s Museum of Central Oregon) The Children’s Museum of Central Oregon is bringing its Mobile Museum to Discovery Corner in Discovery West for a month-long pop-up beginning October 3. Located at 1123 NW Ochoa Drive, Suite 100, the Mobile Museum will offer hands-on exhibits and activities designed to encourage exploration, creativity and…
(José Olivarez, photo courtesy of COCC) A community bike ride on October 17, in partnership with Vámonos Outside — with bikes and helmets provided, along with “Ask a Mechanico” assistance — is the leadoff event for Central Oregon Community College’s 2026 Latinx Heritage Month, staged at Shevlin Park in Bend, 10am-2pm Registration for the ride…
As 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, High Desert Museum has spent the year exploring what that legacy means in the American West. This fall, our lecture series, 250 in the West, comes to a close with three conversations featuring the voices of renowned scholars and historians. October 19: Patriotism Join…
(Graphic courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) Storms at sea, island magic, wild quests, mythical monsters, and enchanting spirits—BEAT Children’s Theatre invites Central Oregon families to dive into Shakespeare’s classic adventure, The Tempest, opening this November as a centerpiece of BEAT’s 20th anniversary season. Designed specifically to engage young audiences, this vibrant adaptation transforms classic literature…
(L-R Corey Owens and Joe Kim; photos courtesy of Linden Gross, One Stop Writing Shop) What do you get when Bonta’s CEO, Corey Owens, and Yoli chef and co-owner, Joe Kim, collaborate? An unexpected new gelato flavor called Doenjang Caramel, based on a core Korean seasoning commonly used in stews, soups, and sauces. You wouldn’t…
