((Left) Asian Reeds by Debra Fisher (Right) Watercolor by Linda Wolff) Wolff, who lives in Sisters, details landscapes and abstracts using paper and watercolors. Fisher, from Bend, casts facial masks from paper. “We are featuring these two artists together in an exhibit designed to highlight the many ways paper can be manipulated to create art,”…
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French-American with an Unexpected Twist
(Photos courtesy of One Stop Writing Shop) If you’re getting that déjà-vu feeling when you look at most restaurant menus, Rosemary and Fox, the new restaurant that replaced Jackalope, will come as a welcome surprise. Executive chef and new owner Josh Podwills, who started working as the chef at Jackalope at the start of 2025,…
Bend Musician Survives Two Double Lung Transplants, Releases Debut Solo Album September 18 at Volcanic Theatre Pub
(Evan Burton | Photo courtesy Evan Burton) Evan Burton, born with cystic fibrosis and not expected to survive to adulthood, has undergone two double lung transplants. He turned his recovery into his debut solo album YES and is hosting his album release show at Volcanic Theatre Pub on September 18. . Central Oregon listeners have…
Escape the Museum Returns
The Deschutes Historical Museum announces its return of Escape the Museum: The Curse of the Curate’s Collection, an escape room experience based on real local history. Up to six players team up working together to solve puzzles, follow the clues, and uncover the whereabouts of the Curate’s collection. Assisting historian A.R. Chive, your team of research…
The Boundary Pushers at The Sisters Folk Festival
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…
Experience the Symphony Beyond the Concert Hall
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,…
Fall Into Discovery at the High Desert Museum
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…
SPACE, HOPE and CHARITY at the Art House
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…
Artists’ Gallery Sunriver Celebrates Locals
(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…
Bend Author & Podcaster Shannon Ables to Discuss New Book at Roundabout Books
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…