((L-R) Cassondra Schindler, Holly Higdon-Woodand René Mitchell at Bend Design. Photo courtesy of René Mitchell) 2017 Convenes Creative Thought Leaders Who Shape Our Future BEND DESIGN 2017 is being presented by ScaleHouse in Bend October 26+27, as a two-day event for creative thinkers, designersand disrupters who seek to explore the processesand practices that enable design…
Protocol: A Maggie O’Malley Mystery The literary debut of Bend author Kathleen Valenti takes place with the publication of Protocol: A Maggie O’Malley Mystery. Published by Henery Press, the thriller is set in the world of pharmaceutical research, where young Maggie O’Malley becomes involved in a treacherous plot of secrets and murder. The novel is…
This true story is set in Indian country and pits two strong-willed men against each other in an epic David-and-Goliath battle over the dominance of the white man’s religion. A full half-century after Dr. Marcus and Narcissa Whitman were killed — a pivotal event igniting the disastrous Cayuse Indian War — Jimmy Cornelison is assigned…
Deathand dying are often taboo topics. This October Deschutes Public Library explores a variety of topics associated with the end of life during the Know Death series. From Buddhist traditions about the afterlife, to the history of the death penalty, to establishing our own grief rituals, experts will offer diverse insight into what death means….
Burn Site in Bloom Poet and teaching artist Jamie Houghton released her chapbook, Burn Site in Bloom, via Musehick Publications. The chapbook’s compelling cover art was created by artist Pat Clark, founder of Bend Art Center (formerly Atelier 6000). The book is available online from Amazon and at Bend Art Center. Houghton says, “When…
(Photo above: John Elder | courtesy of PLAYA) Join the September 29th talk and discussion about community and ecological challenge. Renowned author and musician John Elder will offer an evening talk and discussion at PLAYA on Friday, September 29 at 6:30pm. The presentation, titled “Stay together/learn the flowers/go light—the meaning of community in a time of…
(Photo courtesy of Bend Roots Revival Facebook Page) KPOV will broadcast live from the Bend Roots Revival on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1. KPOV’s live broadcast of the Bend Roots Revival can be heard on KPOV 88.9 FM or live streaming on kpov.org, where the broadcast schedule and other information can also be…
(Photo above: OneBeat at Caldera Arts Center | by Hannah Devereux) Caldera will welcome cultural ambassadors OneBeat to Central Oregon this fall. OneBeat is a public-private cultural diplomacy initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and Bang on a Can’s Found Sound Nation. The OneBeat fellows this year are 25…
(Artwork above by Pat Oertley: Mindscape I, acrylic with overlay of print strips) Autumn In The High Desert: Daniel Florea & Pat Oertley Sunriver Resort Lodge Betty Gray Gallery presents Autumn in the High Desert, paintings by Daniel Florea and PatOertley,September8 throughNovember 13. The artists will attend the reception in their honor on Saturday, October…
Nine Artists, Journalists and Industry Executives Were Summoned for Jury Duty to Give Out $10,500 in Prizes Throughout the BendFilm Festival BendFilm announced the nine members of the 2017 jury who will award $10,500 in cash, including $5,000 cash for “Best of Show.” In addition to awarding prizes, many jurors will also share their knowledge…
