((L-R) John Showman and Chris Coole | photo courtesy of SFF Presents) With more than 20 years of history between them, John Showman and Chris Coole have developed a deep, instinctive musical bond. Their sound lives in a unique space on the outskirts of old-time, bluegrass, and folk, weaving traditional fiddle tunes and classic songs…
(Graphic courtesy of Deschutes Cultural Coalition) The Deschutes Cultural Coalition (DCC) is seeking applications for grant funding from all sectors within the culture field including arts, heritage, and humanities. Grant funding is sponsored by the Oregon Cultural Trust and Deschutes County. The partnership with the county, which began in 2022, will continue into 2027 to…
(Photo courtesy of The Old Mill District) The Old Mill District has a way of bringing people together, and this Halloween is no exception. On Saturday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 6 p.m., the district will transform into a festive block party, welcoming anyone looking for a reason to smile. The celebration will feature the…
(Roberta “Bobbie” Conner, left, will speak at the High Desert Museum on October 28 | Images courtesy of High Desert Museum) Back for another season, the Indigenous Speakers Series brings Native artists, storytellers, and scholars to the Museum to share the cultures and issues of the High Desert. On Wednesday, October 28, join Roberta “Bobbie”…
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Paint, draw, cut, glue — come try something new. Crafternoons are perfect for young children, but everyone is welcome. Children will work on developing fine motor skills, shape identification, texture description, and color exploration through the process of completing an interactive craft. You will find a variety of hands-on…
(Graphic courtesy of Bend Burlesque Company Something is stirring inside High Desert Music Hall-and Redmond is invited to enter the story. On Friday, October 30, Bend Burlesque Company and Pangaea Guild Hall will present Fears & Fantasies, an immersive dark fantasy experience celebrating Pangaea’s newly opened restaurant and gathering space. Combining burlesque, pole, flow arts,…
(Graphics courtesy of Roundabout Books) On November 3, a panel discussion of decorated women Air Force officers will discuss their experiences as described in Necessary Turbulence: Fifty Years, One Unbreakable Sisterhood Forged in the Crucible of the Air Force Academy. On November 10, Eugene author and artist Emily Poole will discuss her new book, Cascade…
(Graphic courtesy of Scalehouse) Liminal explores the spaces between identities, histories, technologies, and places. Liminal refers to a state of transition, where places, identities, or times coexist. The exhibition brings together ancestral references and contemporary forms of making, combining pre-Columbian symbolism, folded paper, cardboard sculpture, interactive installations, and new technologies to connect the past with…
((L-R) Ezra Oncken, Parker Carlson, Harper Renfroe, Elizabeth Cape, Peyton Cape, Samuel Weed | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music is pleased to announce the students selected for this year’s Spotlight Chamber Players program: Elizabeth Cape (piano), Peyton Cape (cello), Parker Carlson (violin), Ezra Oncken (violin), Harper Renfroe (piano), and…
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Deschutes Public Library is reimagining its annual Literary Ghost Walk as Fall Into Community, an evening of connection, creativity, and joy. The festival takes place Wednesday, October 28, from 5–7pm at the Central Library, with free fall activities for all ages. “Our planning committee quickly came together to design…
