(Graphic courtesy of Rick Steber) Some creatures simply cross the land. Raven crosses something deeper — slipping between the world we know and the one just beyond, carrying wisdom in one wing and mischief in the other. Guiding the journey is acclaimed Western author and poet Rick Steber, whose voice can be sly and unsparing…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Let the light pass through and soak up knowledge with “Know Transparent” this September. Reflect on instrumental music and spoken-word poetry together as a contemplative practice. Explore the world and plot of William Shakespeare’s famous play Julius Caesar in a two-part series. Simplify your life with tips and tricks…
(Graphics courtesy of GUNGNIR Publishing) Wheeling out just ahead of International Roller Coaster Day on Sunday, GUNGNIR Publishing today announced it has signed a deal with award-winning screenwriter and veteran entertainment journalist Jeff Spry to develop and write Killride, a sci-fi horror graphic novel following a brilliant engineer who designs a monstrous roller coaster as…
A few spots remain in the sixth annual Lost in Place Nature Writing Intensive! The 2026 guest faculty includes Jon Nelson, High Desert Museum Curator of Wildlife, as the weekend’s guide to Summer Lake’s flora and fauna; and Dennis Jenkins, research archaeologist and field school supervisor for the Oregon State Museum of Natural and Cultural…
(Artwork courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) It’s okay to not know it all. Join the library as we explore “Know Nothing” this August. Dive into the unknown world of black holes and learn about the Antebellum South era in the United States. Refresh your wardrobe at a clothing swap and explore William Shakespeare’s Macbeth in…
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Central Library Grand Opening Community Day Celebrate the grand opening of Central Library with an afternoon of art, culture, creativity, and family fun! Enjoy presentations from 25th U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze, Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterstron, our Indigenous Neighbor Nations, and the artists whose work brings the library…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Find your voice where the High Desert speaks Discover something worth writing at Lost in Place This isn’t just a workshop — it’s a creative retreat. Register today for the Sixth Annual Lost in Place Nature Writing Intensive at the Lodge at Summer Lake, August 31-September 3. The all-inclusive,…
Hike, Backpack, and Explore Oregon Longer days and melting snow mean it’s time to hit the trail. Whether you’re planning a stroll along the Deschutes River, a wildflower hike in the Cascades, a backpacking trip in the Three Sisters Wilderness, or a weekend adventure in the Ochocos, this curated list has you covered. Discover guidebooks,…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Bat Walk Returns July 8 Are you batty for bats? Get ready for a guided twilight adventure exploring the region’s most fascinating nocturnal mammals. Experience nature at night when the Museum’s popular Bat Walk Wednesday tour returns on July 8. Learn how bats navigate the night and which species…
((Left) Freedom in Paris book page spread (right) Mary Marquiss| Photos courtesy of Mary Marquiss) Mary Marquiss has been an art teacher and artist for 30 years and is the forthcoming author of Behind the Painting – An Artist’s Memoir. Through serious life challenges, including divorce, family suicide and cancer, Marquiss discovered a relationship with…
