SFF Presents has announced the initial 19 artists slated to perform at the annual Sisters Folk Festival on September 27-29, 2024 in Sisters. Longtime poster artist Dennis McGregor has created another memorable image featuring Folkasaurus Rox, a jubilant Tyrannosaurus rex playing the concertina. The preliminary lineup includes Aoife O’Donovan, Hawktail, The Mammals, Fantastic Cat, Balla…
Spring Break Brings Popular Wildlife Program & Warhol-Inspired Event with Local Artist
(Young visitors engage with the exterior of the new exhibition, Sensing Sasquatch. Visitors are invited to put their own Sasquatch sticker on the back of the vehicle | Photo by Todd Cary) Spring break kicks off at the High Desert Museum this Saturday, March 23, with special programming throughout the week and the opportunity to…
SELCO Community Credit Union Partners with SMART Reading to Host Community Book Drive
Children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading and SELCO Community Credit Union have banded together to celebrate National Reading Month with a community book drive. The goal is to collect new and gently-used children’s books, which will be sorted, cleaned and given away to local children. The book drive is part of a larger effort for SMART…
Introduction to Contemporary Realist David Kreitzer — Kreitzer Gallery & Studio
(Elders of Cairo, oil on canvas, 30×40 by David Kreitzer) American artist David Kreitzer, who is celebrating his 58th Year as a professional artist enjoyed sold out shows with Maxwell Galleries in San Francisco. David paints healing images in a variety of subjects in watercolor and oil, including stunning Central Oregon landscapes, California oak hills and vineyards, “Nishigoi”…
SAKURA Cello Quintet Makes Their Central Oregon Debut in High Desert Chamber Music’s 16th Season
High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 16th season, brought to you by German Master Tech, continues with the SAKURA Cello Quintet. A versatile cello quintet hailed as “brilliant” and “superb” by Mark Swed of the Los Angeles Times, SAKURA is built on the artistry and virtuosity of its members: Stella Cho, Michael Kaufman, Yoshika Masuda, Zachary…
The Wizard of Oz Theatre Youth Camp
The community production of the Wizard of Oz will bring youth from Prineville and Madras together for auditions in spring, rehearsals every other weekend in April-July, and culminating in two performances at the Madras Performing Arts Center, August 3 and August 4. All are welcome to participate with roles ranging from stage crew, munchkins, lead…
St. Pat’s Day Celebration
(Graphic courtesy of Scalehouse) St. Pat’s Day is Back! Our co-founder, friend and mentor, Patricia Clark, hosted an annual celebration, called St. Pat’s Day, on or around St. Patrick’s Day, and with the blessing of Pat’s family and friends, we are bringing it back! Join us Saturday, March 16 at the Scalehouse Gallery to honor and…
Artist Opportunities & Resources from the Arts Commission
(Photo courtesy of Oregon Arts Commission) Several Requests for Qualifications have been issued for the Oregon Percent for Art in Public Places program, with deadlines to submit applications in March. Don’t miss these amazing opportunities, open to artists from Oregon and beyond. The Arts Commission believes that art in public places promotes visually diverse and…
General Duffy’s Waterhole Announces Smash Mouth Performing Live August 9
Smash Mouth stands tall as a global phenomenon, a force to be reckoned with over its illustrious three-decade music career. In the late ’90s, Smash Mouth embarked on a relentless touring spree, solidifying their legendary live performer status with a timeless and universal appeal. Between 1997 and 2002, they notched up an extraordinary six top…
COCC Art Exhibition a Nature-Focused Journey
(Coelho Banyan by Karen Z. Ellis) Central Oregon Community College (COCC) is showcasing the work of local multidisciplinary artist and art instructor Karen Z. Ellis in a nature-inspired exhibition titled Roots and Wings: Then and Now, March 13 to April 19 in the Pinckney Gallery (note: the gallery will be closed March 25-29 during spring…