Bring your nonperishable food donation and bid on original paintings by Kathy Deggendorfer and Susan Luckey Higdon — each one spectacularly custom framed by High Desert Frameworks. Not into the bidding drama? No problem! We’ve got a BUY IT NOW option — Call 541-904-4722 for details. 100% of proceeds benefit the Sisters Kiwanis Foundation Food…
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
(Audience members join James & Jamesy on stage | Photo by Hintringer Photography) Grab your teacups and ring in the holiday season with fun, frivolity, mirth, and merriment! Reminiscent of classic British pantos, and blending physical comedy, quick-witted wordplay, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy will take the stage at…
New Public Art Installed & Dedicated in Discovery West Neighborhood
(Representatives from Discovery West, Visit Bend, Bend Park and Recreation, neighbors and community members gathered in Discovery Park for The Legend of Coyote and Crow art dedication event | Photo courtesy of Discovery West) Discovery West and the Bend Park and Recreation District hosted a dedication event recently for new public art by celebrated Warm…
Five for Fighting Kicks Off String Quartet Tour in Tucson
(Five for Fighting with String Quartet | Photo courtesy of Five for Fighting) Following on from April + May dates, Grammy nominated, platinum-selling artist, Five for Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) brings his Five for Fighting String Quartet Tour to Arizona and the West Coast this October, beginning October 21 in Tucson, Arizona (all dates below)…
Mountain View High School Presents Clue: High School Edition
The Cougar Company Theatre at Mountain View High School is proud to present Clue: High School Edition, the hilarious whodunit based on the classic board game and cult film. Performances will run November 14-21 in the Mountain View High School Auditorium. In a twist as clever as the play itself, Clue will feature two separate…
Fun Winter Youth Camps Are Here!
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Youth Camp: Bread Traditions for the Holidays Get ready to whisk, mix and bake your way into the holiday spirit! In this fun and festive four-hour camp, students will learn hands-on bread-making skills while creating three different yeast breads: challah, a braided loaf bread; a twisted cardamom bread loaded with holiday…
BEAT Children’s Theatre Presents Winter 2026 Production — Shrek the Musical Jr.
(Photo courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) 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. Follow Shrek, Donkey, Fiona and a colorful cast of fairytale misfits as they discover the power of friendship, acceptance and…
“Know Problem” this November with Deschutes Public Library
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Every great solution begins with a curious mind. Put on your detective hat and dive into “Know Problem” this November with Deschutes Public Library. Investigate the deepest mysteries of the universe and let your curiosity meaningfully contribute to science. Join a collective meditation and sharing circle to honor nature….
Announcing Our Fall Concert
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony Association) The 2025–2026 Season Begins Maestro Michael Gesme opens his final season with violinist Linda Wang, performing Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major. A former child prodigy who debuted with Zubin Mehta and the New York Philharmonic at age nine, Wang is celebrated for her radiant tone and expressive…
Go on a Subterranean Adventure with Soil Alive!
(Illustration by Beth Freeman) New Exhibition Now Open Go on a subterranean adventure with Soil Alive! Soil is made from minerals, air, water and decaying bits of organisms. But it’s not just a bed of crunched up rocks and other materials — soil is alive. Now open, Soil Alive! beckons visitors underground to explore the subterranean…