The nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation announced eight additional performances to its existing spring schedule. The new events begin on April 1 and run through June 16. The historic theatre selected dance, puppetry, films and live music acts to reflect the organization’s commitment to bring a variety of performance art to Central Oregon. The Foundation’s 2023-24…
Our 2023 Annual Report is here and (spoiler alert) we had a great year! We wanted to be sure you got a copy of our annual report to see what we were able to accomplish last year with your help. We can’t do what we do without you, and we appreciate your support very much! Download…
(Yoshika Masuda) On Friday, April 12, High Desert Chamber Music’s 16th season will continue with the Central Oregon debut of Sakura Cello Quintet. We had the opportunity to speak with Yoshika (Yoshi) Masuda, co-founder and cellist in Sakura, about his love of the cello, his history with the group, and his love of chamber music. Yoshi was…
(The Woods Brothers front-man Oliver Wood is slated to perform at the Big Ponderoo festival this June at Village Green Park | Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) SFF Presents has released the final eight artists on the 2024 Big Ponderoo festival lineup. The second annual music festival returns to Sisters, Oregon on June 29 and…
(HDCM Educational Outreach | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is offering hanging flower baskets to fund Educational Outreach efforts. Grown in the valley, orders will be taken until mid-May, with the delivery of these beautiful baskets to Bend on Thursday, May 23. These 12″ diameter baskets will at…
(Photo | Pexels) Dear Music & Community Enthusiasts, Central Oregon Community College is partnering with the arts community and Central Oregon Mastersingers on a project to help raise awareness of this local, talented musical group. Our Marketing Research class (BA237) offered through the COCC Business Department is working with the Mastersingers Board on activities that support student learning…
SFF Presents has announced the initial 19 artists slated to perform at the annual Sisters Folk Festival on September 27-29, 2024 in Sisters. Longtime poster artist Dennis McGregor has created another memorable image featuring Folkasaurus Rox, a jubilant Tyrannosaurus rex playing the concertina. The preliminary lineup includes Aoife O’Donovan, Hawktail, The Mammals, Fantastic Cat, Balla…
High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 16th season, brought to you by German Master Tech, continues with the SAKURA Cello Quintet. A versatile cello quintet hailed as “brilliant” and “superb” by Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times, SAKURA is built on the artistry and virtuosity of its members: Stella Cho, Michael Kaufman, Yoshika Masuda, Zachary…
Smash Mouth stands tall as a global phenomenon, a force to be reckoned with over its illustrious three-decade music career. In the late ’90s, Smash Mouth embarked on a relentless touring spree, solidifying their legendary live performer status with a timeless and universal appeal. Between 1997 and 2002, they notched up an extraordinary six top…
(Graphic courtesy of SFF Presents) What’s behind the curtain? (wouldn’t YOU like to know!) Stop by the SFF Presents office this Thursday, March 14, for light refreshments, an opportunity to visit with friends and the chance to be among the first to see this year’s official Sisters Folk Festival poster, complete with the preliminary lineup….
