There is no other flamenco group in the world with a sound quite like this! The band gets its name from the writings of Federico Garcia Lorca, who describes art and the creative process as something that requires risk-taking and danger, “dancing on the rim of the well.” Internationally renowned marimba and vibraphone artist Doug…
Stop by the Gallery to see All the Colors of HÚE
Hearts Unknown Education (HÚE) is a dynamic nonprofit organization that helps guide and support young people who are struggling emotionally with a unique offering of what we call “creative wellness:” art, free expression, meditation, somatic breath work, music, dance —all valuable experiences offered in a safe and caring environment. We see HÚE as a vehicle…
Paper Takes Shape at Sisters Gallery
((Left) Asian Reeds by Debra Fisher (Right) Watercolor by Linda Wolff) Wolff, who lives in Sisters, details landscapes and abstracts using paper and watercolors. Fisher, from Bend, casts facial masks from paper. “We are featuring these two artists together in an exhibit designed to highlight the many ways paper can be manipulated to create art,”…
Bend Musician Survives Two Double Lung Transplants, Releases Debut Solo Album September 18 at Volcanic Theatre Pub
(Evan Burton | Photo courtesy Evan Burton) Evan Burton, born with cystic fibrosis and not expected to survive to adulthood, has undergone two double lung transplants. He turned his recovery into his debut solo album YES and is hosting his album release show at Volcanic Theatre Pub on September 18. . Central Oregon listeners have…
Escape the Museum Returns
The Deschutes Historical Museum announces its return of Escape the Museum: The Curse of the Curate’s Collection, an escape room experience based on real local history. Up to six players team up working together to solve puzzles, follow the clues, and uncover the whereabouts of the Curate’s collection. Assisting historian A.R. Chive, your team of research…
The Boundary Pushers at The Sisters Folk Festival
The Sisters Folk Festival (SFF) has always been about discovery. We pride ourselves on booking a lineup that thrives at the intersection of the familiar and the unexpected for a musical adventure unlike any other. At SFF, you’ll find classic folk acts, singer-songwriters, an Irish trad band, and, without fail, a few artists you can’t…
Experience the Symphony Beyond the Concert Hall
Join us this October for four free performances featuring distinguished guest artists and Central Oregon Symphony musicians. All events are free and open to the public. Music Masters: Masterclass & Recital Timothy Hagen, Flutist with pianist Gary Ruppert Saturday, October 3 Flute Masterclass: 10am–12pm Pence Hall, Room 228, COCC Bend Community Concert: 7-8pm Wille Hall,…
Fall Into Discovery at the High Desert Museum
The High Desert Museum fall calendar is full of reasons to explore. From conversations on the science and history shaping our region to an exhibition on our quilled friends, here’s a look at the highlights you won’t want to miss! High Desert Project: What Does It Mean to Be an American in the West? Through…
Caldera Celebrates 30 Years by Opening Its 119-acre Sisters Campus for Fifth Annual Hearth Festival
Caldera is celebrating 30 years by opening its 119-acre arts and nature campus on Blue Lake to the public for the fifth annual Hearth Festival on Saturday, October 17. The free, all-ages festival invites Central Oregon families, neighbors, artists, and first-time visitors to experience the place, creativity, and community at the heart of Caldera. Founded…
SPACE, HOPE and CHARITY at the Art House
The award-winning documentary film SPACE, HOPE and CHARITY will be shown at the Art House at 6:30pm on Monday, October 26, followed by a conversation with the film’s subject, Dr. Charity Woodrum; her mentor Dr. Scott Fisher, director of the University of Oregon’s Pine Mountain Observatory; and Oregon filmmaker Sandy Cummings. The film follows the…