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…
PLAYA, the residency and workshop program based in rural Lake County, Oregon, today announced its 2027 Art/Sci Awarded Residency. The program invites artists, scientists, and interdisciplinary practitioners to apply for free residencies that foster immersion in their inquiry, practice and research, while fostering exchange of ideas across disciplines. The residency brings together cohorts of 6–10…
(Robert Macfarlane and Ellen Waterston) Paulina Springs Books will host acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane for a special event on Wednesday, June 3, from 5:30-7pm at The Belfry. The evening will feature Macfarlane in conversation with Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston discussing his newest book, The Book of Birds, and the paperback release of Is a…
The Forge Creative Writing Program is accepting applications for its ten-month online course beginning September 26, 2026. The program, now in its fifth year, is designed for people who want the rigor and community of a graduate creative writing program, but prefer an accelerated pace and lower cost. “In our forty combined years of teaching, we’ve encountered…
