(Artwork courtesy of High Desert Museum) Join us for an unforgettable evening of wonder and generosity as we come together to support the High Desert Museum and the place we call home. One of Central Oregon’s longest-running and most anticipated fundraising events, High Desert Rendezvous begins at 5pm with a lively reception, hosted bar, and…
(Sculptures by Lawrence Stoller) For more than four decades, internationally acclaimed sculptor Lawrence Stoller has transformed rare natural crystals into extraordinary works of art that celebrate the beauty, mystery, and timeless power of the Earth. Widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost crystal sculptors, Stoller pioneered techniques for carving monumental gemstones, creating some of…
(Artwork by Casey Gardner) My paintings are an invitation to step into a world where imagination is still alive, and wonder can be found around every corner. Inspired by whimsical animals, magical unicorns, vintage VW buses, wildflowers, and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, my work celebrates joy, freedom, and the stories we create along…
((L-R) Fixated Prophecy by Valerie Winterholler, No Sheriff Here by J. Dylan Cavin and Nine Chiefs by Arturo Garcia) Art in the West Reveals New Visions of the High Desert From canvas to photographs to sculptures, the 2026 Art in the West exhibition and online auction features the very best of art inspired by the…
BEND // OLD MILL artHouse LTA 113 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-337-9985 • instagram.com/arthouse.lta artHouse LTA invites the community to experience My Color Weighs a Ton, a new exhibition by founder and artist Gabriel LTA (a.k.a. yrstruly), opening during Bend’s First Friday Art Walk on August 7 from 5-9pm. The exhibition premieres a predominantly new collection…
Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology (PFCAT) recently announced the full lineup for its 2026 festival, now expanded to six days, running August 18-23 at OMSI. The festival will screen more than 170 films from 31 countries across four venues, including the Oregon premiere of psychological thriller SENDER starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Britt Lower…
(Photos courtesy of Scalehouse) The Spaciousness of Change: Artist Talk Thursday, August 27, 2026 5:30pm at Scalehouse Join artists Kathleen Caprario, Sarah Grew, Sandra Honda, and Mei-ling Lee for a conversation exploring the impacts of climate change in Central Oregon, where drought, wildfire, heat domes, and other extreme events are reshaping the landscape and daily…
(Photo by Ali Murray) The Young Listeners’ Guild offers a limited number of free tickets to ages 17 and under with the purchase of a regular-priced concert ticket (BOGO). This applies to all concerts, all sections, and is a wonderful gift to the future of music. Visit sunrivermusic.org for full schedule of the Aug 10-20…
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) Music That Connects. Performances That Inspire. We are delighted to welcome you to the Central Oregon Symphony’s (COS) 2026–2027 season as Jonathan Moore begins his inaugural year as Music Director. His vision for the Symphony is rooted in artistic excellence, meaningful community engagement, and a thoughtful balance of beloved…
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Central Library Grand Opening Community Day Celebrate the grand opening of Central Library with an afternoon of art, culture, creativity, and family fun! Enjoy presentations from 25th U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze, Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterstron, our Indigenous Neighbor Nations, and the artists whose work brings the library…
