(Photo above: Vivian with Art on display ‘The Heron’ pastel) Vivian Olsen’s early drawings were inspired by her love of the farm animals at home and all the wonderful characters in her comic books – Porky Pig, Micky Mouse, and ‘Bugs’, and those drawings brought her lots of attention from the other kids. She says, “It was…
Acrylic, Pen & Ink, Printmaking and Watercolor Art By Shari Crandall Sun Crane Enterprises is pleased to join the Redmond Senior Center in presenting works by local artist, Shari Crandall, during the month of February 2018. The exhibition titled “Watermedia: The Multi-Uses of Water in Art” features acrylic, pen & ink, printmaking and watercolor works…
Applications for PLAYA residencies between July and December 2018 are due by 12:00 midnight March 1. Artists and scientists can apply for two- or four-week residencies in Oregon’s Outback in Summer Lake, Ore. by completing an online application on PLAYA’s website. PLAYA, an artist and scientist residency located in the remote and dramatic landscape of…
Thursday, February 22 at 8pm Alex Rios & Steve Harber Bend Comedy returns to Redmond to present another great standup comedy show! The Double J Saloon, in downtown Redmond, hosts Central Oregon’s best comedy lounge. Once a month, come laugh your cares away with one of America’s most talented headliners. This is a free show,…
(Photo courtesy of The Bureau of Land Management) The Bureau of Land Management Medford District Office is accepting applications from February 1 to March 31 for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument 2018 Artist-in-Residence program. The BLM manages public lands for the benefit of current and future generations, supporting conservation as we pursue our multiple-use mission. Artwork created…
(Photo above: Roundabout art “A Land of Contrasts” by Danae Miller | courtesy of the City of Redmond) On February 1, the top three artists previously selected by the Sisters Art Selection Committee presented scale models of their Art Proposals to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), the City of Sisters and the Art Selection…
(Photo courtesy of Mountainfilm on Tour) A Fundraiser for The Environmental Center Two nights of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival held every year in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will soon visit Bend at the Tower Theatre on February 23-24 with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission:…
(Photo above: Alejandro Salazar | courtesy of At Liberty) Saturday February 17, 2018 4pm At Liberty, a year-round dedicated arts space and cultural hub in Downtown Bend, is pleased to present Peña Cultural. A Peña Cultural is an entertaining gathering where artists along with cultural promoters and the general public gather to enjoy music, poetry, dance and other artistic…
(Photo above: Jack Lawson as Young Simba, and Ensemble Cast perform I Just Can’t Wait to be King, courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) In 1994 Disney released a film that changed the way we look at animated storytelling. The Lion King, with its stunning visuals, it’s emotional storytelling, and the music of Elton John and…
Spinning Into Butter,” a play by Rebecca Gilman that explores the dangers of both racism and political correctness in America, is coming to Oregon State University for three free performances in late January. The OSU College of Engineering is sponsoring the event. “In an effort toward advancing our strategic goal of becoming a recognized model…
