For anyone who enjoys mysteries and the Pacific Northwest, this is a great story—four murders, none by a serial killer but all linked to a beautiful pond in the heart of Bend, and to Sarah Chatham, a successful Portland attorney who thought she was coming to Bend to retire. Are the killers long gone or…
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3rd Annual Super Fight Mic Ready to Crown Winner
(Photo | Pixabay) Ipockolyptic Productions (IP) brought back the popular comedy competition, Super Fight Mic. The entire series is five months long with a series of qualifying rounds before the final round. The Finale Round will be at Craft Kitchen and Brewery on Saturday, June 22. Ben Moore, a comedian from Bend, was the first…
First Interstate Bank & Eberhard’s Dairy Products Present Music On The Green — Redmond’s Free Summer Concert Series
(Image | Courtesy of Redmond Chamber) Bring the lawn chairs, grab a blanket and join the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB for free live music as we host the 24th year of Music on the Green, presented by First Interstate Bank and Eberhard’s Dairy Products at Sam Johnson Park in the heart of Central…
Newly Installed Public Art on OSU-Cascades Campus Features Works by Sculptor Masayuki Nagase
(Yuki Nagase Sculptures. The natural basalt stone sculptures on the Oregon State University – Cascades campus were created by artist Masayuki Nagase. Wind, water and the natural environment inspired his work, which were commissioned by OSU-Cascades through the Oregon Arts Commmision’s Percent for Art program | Photo courtesy of OSU-Cascades) A trio of natural…
Power of Film Tickets Still Available
Hello BendFilm fans! Tickets are still available for our third annual fundraiser — attend a great party while supporting arts and culture in Bend. Your ticket price ($50) includes a sit down dinner, wine and beer, and of course, film. Learn more and get your tickets here. We also have two exciting raffles that we…
Tower Theatre Transforms into Boogie Wonderland
(Photo courtesy of Tower Theatre) Jump on The Groove Train & Let’s Dance! Find your bell bottoms, buckle up your platforms, jump on that groove train and let’s dance! Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation presents Boogie Wonderland – the most far out dance party of the summer! Produced…
Cascade School of Music’s Crescendo Bendo Student Showcase June 1 at Tower Theatre
Crescendo Bendo Student Showcase, featuring Cascade School of Music’s performance ensembles plus Rising Star and Fortissimo winners, culminates a remarkable year of musical growth. Come enjoy fantastic performances from impressive rock, jazz, and Irish bands, cello, percussion and vocal ensembles, along with soloists on piano, harp, guitar and more, all comprised of student performers with…
Art in the High Desert Set for August 23-25
(Photo by Ross Chandler) Art in the High Desert (AHD), the premier show and sale of juried fine arts and crafts, celebrates its 12th year on the grassy banks of the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District. Thanks to the growing public support, AHD is again ranked nationally in the top 20 shows for sales…
Divergence — At Liberty’s New Exhibition
(Sky Water II, oil on 6 wood panels, 45. x 142.5″ by Leah Wilson) At Liberty, a dedicated arts space and cultural hub in Downtown Bend, announces their new group exhibition: Divergence. Curated by Andries Fourie, Divergence explores the artistic strategies of eight artists who share a dedication to skill, elegance and beauty, while working…
New Great Harvest Owners Embrace Tradition & Help the Animals
(L-R: Sofia, Jeremy, Kristi and Billie Testerman | Photo courtesy of the Testerman Family) Great Harvest Bread Co. lives at 835 NW Bond St. in downtown Bend, and has for the past 27 years. In February, 2019, Jeremy and Kristi Testerman purchased the bakery/café from Cloyd Robinson and are now ready to start spreading out…