((Inset) Dr. Travis Allen | Photos courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony Association) Brimming with musical and administrative experience, the Central Oregon Symphony Association announces that Dr. Travis Allen will serve as the organization’s next executive director. “I am honored and excited to serve in this capacity,” says Allen, “and I look forward to continuing and…
(Photo courtesy of IN A LANDSCAPE) Hunter Noack and IN A LANDSCAPE’s touring team will begin our July leg with two nights at the Portland Rose Garden Amphitheater on July 12 and 13, tucked into the wooded hillside of Washington Park. This year, we partnered with Kann Restaurant to offer specially curated picnic dinners for…
Get your tickets now for Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Get ready to laugh! Our Annual Shakespeare performance — a classic romantic comedy, of course with a modern-day twist, brought to you by Guerilla Shakespeare Co. The play, set in the pastoral countryside will be performed on our lawn surrounded by vineyard, and, you guessed it,…
(Photo courtesy of Breedlove and Bedell Guitars) Two Old Hippies Guitars, LLC, parent company of Breedlove and Bedell Guitars, announces the completed sale of the company to Nashville-based artists and music industry advocates Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard. The passing of the torch marks the beginning of a new chapter for the respected American acoustic…
(Lilli Worona) Lilli Worona’s new album Maritime Siren doesn’t just ask you to listen — it invites you to journey. With her signature blend of Americana, storytelling and sonic atmosphere, the singer-songwriter has created a collection that explores love, memory, self-reflection and the quiet landscapes that shape us. “I think the theme for this album…
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is widely considered “one of the most prestigious contests in classical music” (The New York Times). From its origins in 1962 through today, it has remained dedicated to sharing music with the largest international audience possible and to launching the careers of its…
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Tuesday, July 1 at 7:30pm The revamped show will blend modern-day earworms and iconic pop hits with the original styles that put American popular music on the map: Ragtime, Swing, Big Band, Country/Western, Doo Wop and Soul. Equal parts time-traveling musical variety show and career-launching talent platform, Postmodern Jukebox (or “PMJ”)…
The City of Bend has officially proclaimed June 26, 2025 as KPOV 88.9FM Day in recognition of the station’s 20 years of service to Central Oregon. Mayor Melanie Kebler and the Bend City Council issued the proclamation to honor KPOV’s continuing commitment to providing local, non-commercial community radio that informs, entertains and connects. June 26,…
The Bi-Mart Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, in partnership with Indian Head Casino, announces that Grammy-nominated R&B artist Trey Songz will replace Tyga and perform live on Saturday, August 2 as part of the 2025 Kendall Toyota of Bend FREE Summer Concert Series. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, Tyga will no longer be able to perform…
(Paula Dreyer | Photo courtesy of Maragas Winery) Pianist and composer Paula Dreyer brings an acoustic out of body experience to the lawn, centered in our vineyard, at Maragas Winery. Paula has several accolades for her compositions and her performance skills. Doug Maragas, founder of Maragas Winery, expressed his excitement over bringing in Paula so…
