Farmer 1: “I got myself a dog that is so smart, I give him my grocery list and he puts it all in the basket.” Farmer 2: “That ain’t nothing. My dog is so smart, I just give him the keys to the truck and he has the groceries put away before I even get…
Boulder Brawl Competition Presented by 10 Barrel Returns Next Weekend
On Saturday, August 13, 10 Barrel is hosting the Fifth Annual Boulder Brawl in Bend at their East Side pub location. This is 10 Barrel’s second year as title sponsor of the event! They have teamed up with EP Climbing Walls, Backyard Bend, and Elevation Climbing Holds for the highly anticipated Boulder Brawl — an…
Beat Beethoven’s 5th 5k & 1-Mile Race
(Photo | Courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) The eighth annual Beat Beethoven’s 5th 1-mile and 5k race will be held in-person and virtually at COCC track October 9, 2022. The race benefits the Central Oregon Symphony. The object is to finish the 5k before Beethoven’s 5th Symphony ends — 33 minutes and the music is…
A Special September Weekend at PLAYA with Ellen Waterston
(Photo | Courtesy of High Desert Museum) Spend four days in September nurturing your creative side at Lost in Place. The Writing Ranch and High Desert Museum are offering a unique weekend writing intensive at PLAYA, an arts and sciences residency campus located on Summer Lake, Oregon. September 8-11, 2022 Daily generative writing workshops, led by High Desert writer and…
Deschutes Historical Museum Opens New Exhibit on Oregon Landmark Legislation
(Graphic | Courtesy of Deschutes Historical Museum) Oregon has repeatedly led the nation in creating, revising and implementing laws shaping the quality of life of its citizens. While Oregon’s innovations have evoked controversy, they have charted the course for other states and nations. The exhibit, Oregon’s Landmark Legislation, is open now through September 6, 2022…
Central Oregon Youth Orchestra 2022-23 Season Announcement
(Photo | Courtesy of Central Oregon Youth Orchestra) COYO’s Tenth Season! We hope your summer is full of fun adventures! Here at Central Oregon Youth Orchestra (COYO) we have finalized our dates and concert schedule for next season, and we are extremely excited about what we will be offering our local music students this coming…
Acclaimed Authors Attending 2022 Waterston Desert Writing Prize Award Ceremony
((L-R) Kevin Fedarko and Caroline Tracey | Photos courtesy of High Desert Museum) Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is one of the most widely recognized and beloved landscapes. It is also surrounded by threats that include uranium mining activity, helicopter traffic and real-estate development. To explore this…
Lost in Place Writing Workshop Starts September 8
Lost in Place, a writing workshop, September 8-11, is now open for reservations. The workshop, presented by the High Desert Museum and Writing Ranch, will be held at PLAYA, an artists’ and scientists’ residency campus in Summer Lake, Oregon. High desert poet and writer Ellen Waterston will lead the writing intensive, which will include daily…
Opening Night
Click for Tickets & Details What am I About to Hear? Pre-Concert Talks Before each of the four classical concerts (Aug 10, 15, 18, 21), ticketholders are invited to join Maestro Mitchell in the concert hall at 6:30 p.m. for a brief and enlightening pre-concert talk. In this short video, Artistic Director & Conductor Brett Mitchell…
August First Friday Gallery Events & Exhibit Openings in Bend
The Alexander 1125 NE Watt Way 458-256-6854 • thealexanderbend.com The Alexander will feature a selection of mountain landscapes printed on metal by photographer Karen Maier. Maier is a member of the High Desert Art League. The exhibit will be on display during the months of August and September in The Alexander’s gallery. Bend Senior Center…