The OnPoint Community Credit Union Alpenglow Nights is back for summer 2026 with an expanded six-week run and an exciting new music lineup, bringing free live music, local food and drink, and family-friendly fun to Alpenglow Park in SE Bend. Hosted by Lay It Out Events, the 2026 series takes place every Thursday from May 21…
High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is partnering with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Bend to host a community donation drive at its upcoming concert on Sunday, March 29. Concertgoers are invited to bring nonperishable food and essential household items to support local individuals and families. A list of most-needed items is available…
(Beth Wood, an award-winning Sisters-based artist and poet, will lead Inside a Song: An Interactive Songwriting Poetry Workshop on April 7 | Photo courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College is celebrating National Poetry Month this April with a series of workshops and performances, free and open to the public, with events happening at all…
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Mastersingers) The Central Oregon Mastersingers culminate two decades of choral excellence with their 20th anniversary season finale, We Are the Music Makers, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 7pm. Led by Artistic Director and Conductor Christian Clark, this milestone performance at the historic Tower Theatre honors the ensemble’s rich history…
(Trio Bohemo | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 2025-26 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, will continue this week with the Central Oregon debut of Trio Bohémo. This electrifying Czech piano trio has taken the international stage by storm since their debut in…
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) Announcing our Spring Concerts Chamber Concerts and Spring Concert Series It’s not too late to become a member and reserve your tickets for the remainder of our spring concerts as we celebrate Maestro Gesme in his final season with the Central Oregon Symphony. You won’t want to miss our…
OSU-Cascades and PRAx Present Grammy-winning and Putlizer Prize finalist musicians Join us for a powerful, Grammy-nominated collaboration featuring the award-winning wind ensemble Imani Winds and virtuoso percussionist Andy Akiho. Imani Winds, a Grammy-winning and four-time nominated ensemble, has redefined what a wind quintet can be. Their inventive repertoire and bold, thought-provoking performances have inspired audiences around…
(Peter Wiley) High Desert Chamber Music, in partnership with the Cascade School of Music, invites aspiring musicians to audition for a Master Class led by legendary cellist Peter Wiley. This event is made possible by support from the Brooks Resources Corporation and the Oregon chapter of the American String Teachers Association. Event Details: Date: Saturday,…
(Trio Bohémo. Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music ) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 2025-26 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, will continue in March with the Central Oregon debut of Trio Bohémo. This electrifying Czech piano trio has taken the international stage by storm since their debut in…
(Photo by Andrej Grilc) On March 29, High Desert Chamber Music will present Trio Bohémo for their Central Oregon debut. I had the opportunity to speak with cellist Kristinia Vocetková about growing up in the Czech Republic and growing into music, the founding of the Trio, and music that has influenced her musical journey. Like…
