(Photo by Lê Minh) The City of Bend has launched its 2026 One Water Student Video Contest honoring the 100-year anniversary of the City’s Water Services. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to produce a 30‑second video celebrating a century of exceptional water to highlight Bend’s water history, its impact on the community and the…
(Photo courtesy of The Environmental Center) Mountainfilm on Tour – Bend, the annual crowd-favorite fundraiser for The Environmental Center, is scheduled to return on February 6-7. This event features inspiring documentary films curated from the annual Mountainfilm festival held in Telluride, Colorado, and a raffle to support The Environmental Center’s mission to embed sustainability into…
Announcing Ellipse Theatre Community’s 2026–27 Season! Four unforgettable productions. Four totally different worlds. Infinite reasons to join us. Here’s what’s hitting our stage: About the Productions The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde – September/October 2026 Wilde’s iconic comedy bursts with wit, charm, and deliciously scandalous chaos. Secret identities, clever banter, unexpected twists —…
(Rae Velez, Rowan Roberts, Abby James, Rosa Jones, Waverly Mestas and Ryann Fyfe | Photo by Brooklyn Wagner) Performing: January 21-24, 2026 Location: Ponderosa Playhouse: 211 NE Revere Ave., Ste. 4, Bend Tickets Available at: ponderosaplayers.com/tickets Ponderosa Players was founded in May of 2023 by Dash and Kisky Holwerda and has since carved out an…
(Photo courtesy of Ovation Performing Arts) Ovation Performing Arts (OPA) is proud to combine youth and adult talent to present the first Oregon production of DreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt to kick off the new year, January 2-4 and 9-11 at Ridgeview High School, 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave. Tickets are $15. Based on the beloved…
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) Passes for the 2026 Bend Film Festival are on sale. This is the moment to rally your film festival posse and mark your new calendars together. Pass holders get early entry to screenings before individual tickets open, which makes it easier to coordinate schedules, grab seats together, and move through the…
(Graphic courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) Tickets are officially on sale for Shrek the Musical Jr. — the perfect gift of live theatre this holiday season! Based on the hit DreamWorks animated film and Broadway musical, Shrek the Musical Jr. brings all your favorite characters to life in a fun, fast-paced, and heartwarming stage adaptation….
(Photo courtesy of Caldera Theatre) Caldera High School Theatre invites the community to experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen Jr., a beloved musical filled with unforgettable characters, show-stopping songs and heartwarming messages perfect for the entire family. Based on the smash-hit Disney film, Frozen Jr. follows the spirited journey of sisters Anna and Elsa, along with…
(Graphic courtesy of Meadow Sky Productions) Celebrate the holiday season with us in Concord, Massachusetts this December for one of the most beloved tales of all time, Little Women, adapted by Marisha Chamberlain from the novel by Louisa May Alcott. With performances December 4-13, this show is the perfect way for friends and family to…
Deschutes Children’s Foundation (DCF) is thrilled to announce a special partnership with NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, coming to Bend’s Historic Tower Theatre on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 3pm and 7pm. Thanks to this partnership, $10 from every ticket purchased through DCF’s special link will directly support DCF’s mission of providing the space and support…
