Hike, Backpack, and Explore Oregon Longer days and melting snow mean it’s time to hit the trail. Whether you’re planning a stroll along the Deschutes River, a wildflower hike in the Cascades, a backpacking trip in the Three Sisters Wilderness, or a weekend adventure in the Ochocos, this curated list has you covered. Discover guidebooks,…
Ready to Raise the Baton?
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) Have you saved your seats for Raise the Baton yet? Raise the Baton on July 18 is Sunriver Music Festival’s premier fundraising party of the year! This lively event raises vital funds for Young Artists Scholarships and the Festival’s world-class concerts. Hosted by Maestro Brett Mitchell and illustrious auctioneer Molly…
Our Friends; Fine, Feathered & Furry
((Left) The Goldens Rule (Middle) Yogi the Llama by Helen Brown (Right) Helen Brown with Yogi | Photo courtesy of Helen Brown) In today’s world of fake news, conflict and growing mistrust, Tumalo Art Company and Helen Brown invite you to pause and celebrate the wonderful world of animals — those honest, trusting companions who…
Lights. Camera. Community.
(Photo courtesy of BendFilm) Independent film doesn’t happen by magic. It happens because people and businesses decide it’s worth showing up for. That’s where you come in. As a BendFilm sponsor, you’ll reach more than 4,000 festival attendees, 10,000 year-round moviegoers, and millions more through our marketing, all while helping great films find their audience….
July First Friday Gallery Events & New Exhibit Openings
BEND // OLD MILL Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-388-1133 bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-senior-center The Bend Senior Center at the Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Blue Spruce Pottery…
Join Us This Month!
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Museum) Bat Walk Returns July 8 Are you batty for bats? Get ready for a guided twilight adventure exploring the region’s most fascinating nocturnal mammals. Experience nature at night when the Museum’s popular Bat Walk Wednesday tour returns on July 8. Learn how bats navigate the night and which species…
Cascade Horizon Community Band & Festival Choir July 4th Concert
The Cascade Horizon Community Band and Festival Choir are back this year to celebrate July 4. The band and choir will present a free musical concert honoring our national holiday and 250-year anniversary. More than 100 musicians and vocalists will perform songs including Battle Hymn of the Republic, Let Freedom Ring, a medley of patriotic…
Join the Celebration
(Photos by Chandler Photography) Imagine a sun-drenched weekend where the banks of the Deschutes River transform into a vibrant gallery of human creativity. We invite you to experience the pinnacle of Bend’s fine art scene at this year’s Art in the High Desert. It is a celebration of beauty and craftsmanship that brings our community…
Four Artist Receptions Highlight Quilt Week at Makin’ it Local
Quilt Week is one of the most anticipated weeks of the year in Sisters, and Makin’ it Local is adding even more creativity to the celebration by hosting four consecutive Artist Receptions featuring nationally and regionally recognized artists unveiling new work created especially for Quilt Show Week. As thousands arrive in Sisters for Quilter’s Affair…
Celebrate Creativity at the Annual Chiloquilters Quilt Show
The Chiloquilters invite community members and visitors to experience two days of creativity, craftsmanship, and community spirit at the annual Chiloquilters Quilt Show, taking place Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, from 10am-4pm each day at the Chiloquin Community Center. The popular annual event will feature a stunning collection of handcrafted quilts created by…