Central Oregon’s stage is set for a landmark year of world-class music as the Redmond Community Concert Association (RCCA) kicks off its 43rd season on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Opening the series at the Ridgeview High School Performing Arts Theater is Alias Brass, a powerhouse quintet of top-tier artists and educators renowned for their high-energy…
(Jenny Don’t & the Spurs | Photo courtesy of Discovery West) Discovery West will host its second annual PorchFest roving mini-music festival on Saturday, September 12, bringing an afternoon and evening of free live music, food, drinks, home tours and family-friendly fun to the west Bend neighborhood. Live music will take place on three stages…
(Yu&I Duo | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music launches its 2026-27 season Friday, September 25, at 7:30pm with the award-winning Yu&I Duo, featuring South Korean violinist YuEun Gemma Kim and German-born guitarist Ines Thomé. The duo, which previously received an enthusiastic reception from Central Oregon audiences, returns to Bend…
(Photos courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) announces auditions for the 2026/27 Spotlight Chamber Players will be held on September 8-9. This program provides dedicated young musicians with the opportunity to study and perform chamber music at a high level through High Desert Chamber Music. Offered at no cost to…
(Photo courtesy of Hawthorn Healing Arts Center, LLC) What happens when a First Friday Art Walk meets the energy of live improvisational jazz? On September 4, Hawthorn Healing Arts Center will bring those two worlds together for an evening celebrating music, creativity, community, and the many ways they can contribute to a vibrant life. Improv…
Three’s a crowd? Not when the three are making music like Raynes and Bandits on the Run! This year’s SFF lineup has plenty of big sounds, but we’ve got a soft spot for a great trio. Maybe it’s the harmonies. Maybe it’s the chemistry. Maybe three musicians simply know how to make a little go a long way. Raynes brings a…
(Photo courtesy of OSU-Cascades) 7pm, Sunday, September 27 Tower Theatre in Bend Fresh, fierce and fun, Maruja Limón brings the energy to kick off the 2026-27 season. Formed in Barcelona in 2014, Maruja Limón fuses Catalan, flamenco and Latin rumba with experimental electronic sounds, dembow, salsa and pop, all wrapped in lyrics that move seamlessly…
(Photo by Rob Kerr) The legacy of the Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) continues to grow as the beloved Central Oregon event returns to downtown Sisters, Oregon, September 25-27 for its 29th annual festival. More than just a weekend of exceptional live music, SFF is a true discovery festival where the familiar meets the unexpected, creating…
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) There is no other flamenco group in the world with a sound quite like this! The band gets its name from the writings of Federico García Lorca who describes art and the creative process as something that requires risk-taking and danger, dancing on the “rim of the well” with…
(Photos courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) Since 2008, High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) has grown from a small organization dedicated to chamber music into an established part of Central Oregon’s cultural community, presenting exceptional performances, educational programs, and meaningful opportunities for connection. As HDCM enters its 19th season, the organization is embarking on its…
