(Filmmaker LaRonn Katchia (Warm Springs, Wasco, Paiute) | Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Indigenous filmmakers are breaking barriers in cinematic storytelling, and more are getting behind the camera to share their own stories. Discover how this work is continuing storytelling traditions at the Indigenous Filmmakers Panel on Thursday, April 6. LaRonn Katchia (Warm Springs,…
This April, Ellipse Theatre Community (ETC) will tour Norm Foster’s classic romantic comedy, Here on the Flight Path. Hailed by critics as “a play to make spirits soar,” (Hamilton Spectator) and “fall down funny, heart-tuggingly sad and wildly romantic” (Mississauga News), Here on the Flight Path is a hilarious and heartfelt play that follows John…
Bend Featuring Sean Chen, Piano, April 1 Tower Theatre Concert pianist Sean Chen is an award-winning (Cliburn International Piano Competition, American Pianists Awards) performer, composer, collaborator, educator. Classics + Originals: 7:30pm at the Tower for a solo concert of virtuosic classics plus Chen’s briliant original transcriptions. Expertise + Education: 3pm at the Tower for the…
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Join us on Sunday, April 30, from 3-6pm for this popular annual pub-crawl-meets-progressive-dinner event. At this celebration of local food and drink, guests sample small plates and beverage pairings from a select group of chefs and restaurants in downtown Bend, all for a good cause. Guests set their own pace, exploring each stop on the…
The Doug Watson Scholarship for Performing Arts — in memory and honor of our longtime friend, member, sponsor, volunteer and board chair — pays forward Doug’s passion, support and advocacy for arts in education. Watson Scholarships will again be awarded to graduating high school seniors in Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook counties who actively pursue a college…
Save the Date Step back in time to the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood at our Annual Fundraiser, celebrating 20 years of BendFilm – an unforgettable night of style, fun and philanthropy! Join us for a memorable evening filled with food + drink, music, entertainment and fundraising for a noble cause! Mark your calendars:…
((Left) Melissa Woodman. Photo courtesy of Red Chair Gallery (Right) Blue Spruce baking dish by Patrick Woodman) When a new generation takes over a family-owned business, there is usually an orderly transition. In the case of Blue Spruce Pottery, the changeover was completely unexpected, due to the death of founder Michael Gwinup one year ago….
(Graphics courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) The wait is over! Single-day Big Ponderoo tickets are now on sale. View our full schedule and make a plan to see your favorite artists. Here’s the price breakdown: Saturday, June 24: $100/adult and $45/youth (Music from noon to 11pm) Sunday, June 25: $90/adult and $40/youth (Music from 11am…
The inaugural FairWell Festival invites trailblazers from all walks of life to The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center July 21-23, 2023! Enjoy unforgettable performances from Zach Bryan, Willie Nelson & Family, Turnpike Troubadours and more alongside a variety of local craft beer and wine vendors in the heart of the High Desert. Come for…
