Three-Day Country And Americana Music Festival Features Performances From Ryan Bingham With The Texas Gentlemen, Margo Price, Shane Smith & The Saints, Corb Lund And More In Pendleton, Oregon, June 22-24 Single and Multi-Day Tickets On Sale Now The fifth annual Jackalope Jamboree 2023 has released its updated artist lineup including newly added mainstage acts,…

Ryan Traster with Newski at McManamins Old St. Francis School on May 24
(Photo courtesy of Kim Grant) A former Minnesotan, now based in Joshua Tree, Traster is concerned with pinning down the milieu of his home and situating his stories in the rich lineage of Cosmic American music pioneers, the likes of The Byrds, Crazy Horse and Gram Parsons (who left this mortal coil a few blocks…
Discover Your Forest Presents Screening of The West is Burning Documentary & Panel Discussion in Bend
Discover Your Forest and the Deschutes National Forest invite you to a public screening of a Landmark Stories documentary The West is Burning followed by a facilitated panel discussion with local fire, land management, and forestry experts. This free community event will be held at the Embark Coworking Community building, 2843 NW Lolo Dr. in Bend, on…
Where Are the Bees?
(One of several apple trees in full bloom on the perimeter of Maragas Vineyard — and, just as in the picture, to date there have been no sightings of any bees | Photo courtesy of Maragas Winery) Doug Maragas, winemaker and vineyard manager at Maragas Winery in Culver, Oregon, is alarmed that for the first…
Artists in Residency 2024 Open Call
Artists, creatives, and cultural workers: come together to build skills, connect with community and explore your passion! Engage in projects that inspire growth, combat oppression and activate cultural change. Caldera Arts invites artists of any discipline to draw inspiration from the natural world surrounding our Arts Center in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in…
New Exhibition Celebrating Vaquero Culture Opens at the High Desert Museum
(Justin Favela | Photo by Mikayla Whitmore) Imagine strolling through a life-size diorama that takes you on a journey through the world of vaqueros—Latinx cowboys—brought to life with vibrant piñata paper. That is the experience multidisciplinary artist Justin Favela is bringing to the High Desert Museum in a new, original exhibition Vistas del Cielo, opening…
See the Latest SFF Additions
((L-R) Gina Chavez, Daniel Rodriguez, Goodnight Moonshine and Willi Carlisle) Gina Chavez is a multi-ethnic, queer, Catholic, internationally-acclaimed Latinx pop artist who is redefining Latin music in Texas and beyond. A 12-time Austin Music Award winner—including 2015 Musician of the Year and 2019 Best Female Vocals—Chavez is an Austin icon. And word is getting out….
Under the Marquee
(Photo courtesy of Tower Theatre) COYO Spring Concert Presented by Tower Theatre Foundation Thursday, May 18 at 7pm Revel in local music! This assembly of 35 music students of all ages from across the region is led by COCC music professor Travis Allen and conducted by Redmond Proficiency Academy’s Jonathon Moore. This year’s Spring Concert…
Last Saturday at Old Iron Works Arts District
The Old Iron Works Arts District is thrilled to announce the upcoming event, Last Saturday, taking place on May 27 from 5pm to 9pm. This vibrant community celebration will showcase the best of Bend’s local art, music, and diverse range of businesses, promising an unforgettable evening of creativity, entertainment, and camaraderie. Last Saturday offers a…
Remembering Shandel Gamer
(Artwork by Shandel Gamer) Remembering Shandel Gamer 1955 – 2023 Shandel was a gifted Central Oregon pastel artist, specializing in portraits of both people and animals. Her love for both is reflected in her original pastel artworks and giclee prints featured in a special show from June 12 through July 30 at One Street Down…