(Album photo courtesy of AristoMedia) Albert Cummings is set to perform in Bend on February 26 at Volcanic Theatre Pub. Albert Cummings’ unique background as a renowned guitar player and a successful custom homebuilder enriches his music with a depth and precision rarely seen in the industry. He has earned a reputation as one of…
((Left) Loved by Shireen Gastineau (right) Festival Garden of Colors by Shireen Gastineau) In the dynamic realm of art, Shireen Gastineau stands out as a symbol of creativity and commitment. Honored as the Artist of the Month by the Dry Canyon Arts Association, Gastineau’s work is a stunning fusion of the tranquil beauty of nature…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Wolf Song: The Role of Wolf Species in Plateau Spirituality Have you secured your tickets to Wolf Song: The Role of Wolf Species in Plateau Spiritualty?! Hear knowledge holder and language expert Dr. Phillip Cash Cash, Ph.D., (Cayuse/Nez Perce) discuss the deep cultural meanings that wolves hold for tribes in…
The 2024 SELCO Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle (Mini PPP) Artwork Contest is here, inviting kids in grades K-5 to express their creativity and get excited about one of Central Oregon’s most cherished local events. The winning design will be featured as the official artwork for the Mini PPP on shirts and in other advertising….
The City of Bend in partnership with Art in Public Places (AiPP) seeks to commission a large-scale work of art for the new Headquarters Building on the Public Works Campus in Bend. The commission is for a large-scale work of art on three prominent walls in the public lobbies and outdoor terrace of the main…
((Left) Implosion beads by Larissa Spafford (Right) Larissa Spafford in her studio | Photo courtesy of Red Chair Gallery) Larissa Spafford has been making glass beads for more than two decades. During that time, she has experimented with many different techniques for forming vividly colored torch-made beads, yet she still is learning new methods to…
(Photo courtesy of Spring Break Jake) The Unique Style of Bend Artist, Illustrator & Muralist Spring Break Jake “It’s like Memento Mori, but you’re at the beach,” says Oregon-based artist and illustrator Spring Break Jake. For Oregon-based artist Spring Break Jake, making art is both a way to express himself creatively and a way to…
(Photo courtesy of MG Custom Creations) MG Custom Creations started from a passion to learn something new during a change-in-life circumstance for Ryan Moeggenberg. After his family had two other part-time businesses close during the COVID pandemic, they moved into town from a ranch that was east of Bend and he looked for something new…
(Magic Circle Theatre: Ephemera 1987-2003 is on display at COCC from February 7 to March 8 | Photo courtesy of COCC) An extensive collection of costumes, masks, posters, videos and other theater memorabilia that represent more than 30 years of Central Oregon Community College (COCC) plays and musicals, are the focus of Magic Circle Theatre:…
(Over the Rainbow, 12 x 24 on metal (not framed) by Dorothy Freudenberg) When I came to Bend 30 years ago after teaching in the wilderness, little did I expect to be here all these years later. Now, this has turned into the longest time that I have ever lived anywhere. One result of this…
