((L-R) Fixated Prophecy by Valerie Winterholler, No Sheriff Here by J. Dylan Cavin and Nine Chiefs by Arturo Garcia) Art in the West Reveals New Visions of the High Desert From canvas to photographs to sculptures, the 2026 Art in the West exhibition and online auction features the very best of art inspired by the…
August First Friday Gallery Events & New Exhibit Openings
BEND // OLD MILL artHouse LTA 113 NW Minnesota Ave. 541-337-9985 • instagram.com/arthouse.lta artHouse LTA invites the community to experience My Color Weighs a Ton, a new exhibition by founder and artist Gabriel LTA (a.k.a. yrstruly), opening during Bend’s First Friday Art Walk on August 7 from 5-9pm. The exhibition premieres a predominantly new collection…
Jamie Lee Curtis Thriller, Paul Reubens’ Final Film & Stop-Motion Insiders Headline PFCAT’s Expanded 2026 Lineup
Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology (PFCAT) recently announced the full lineup for its 2026 festival, now expanded to six days, running August 18-23 at OMSI. The festival will screen more than 170 films from 31 countries across four venues, including the Oregon premiere of psychological thriller SENDER starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Britt Lower…
The Spaciousness of Change Artists
(Photos courtesy of Scalehouse) The Spaciousness of Change: Artist Talk Thursday, August 27, 2026 5:30pm at Scalehouse Join artists Kathleen Caprario, Sarah Grew, Sandra Honda, and Mei-ling Lee for a conversation exploring the impacts of climate change in Central Oregon, where drought, wildfire, heat domes, and other extreme events are reshaping the landscape and daily…
Buy One, Get One
(Photo by Ali Murray) The Young Listeners’ Guild offers a limited number of free tickets to ages 17 and under with the purchase of a regular-priced concert ticket (BOGO). This applies to all concerts, all sections, and is a wonderful gift to the future of music. Visit sunrivermusic.org for full schedule of the Aug 10-20…
Help Welcome Our New Conductor & a New Season of Music
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) Music That Connects. Performances That Inspire. We are delighted to welcome you to the Central Oregon Symphony’s (COS) 2026–2027 season as Jonathan Moore begins his inaugural year as Music Director. His vision for the Symphony is rooted in artistic excellence, meaningful community engagement, and a thoughtful balance of beloved…
Deschutes Public Library’s In The Know
(Photo courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) Central Library Grand Opening Community Day Celebrate the grand opening of Central Library with an afternoon of art, culture, creativity, and family fun! Enjoy presentations from 25th U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze, Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterstron, our Indigenous Neighbor Nations, and the artists whose work brings the library…
Deschutes Historical Museum Outdoor Antique Fair August 8
The Deschutes Historical Museum hosts its fifth annual outdoor Antique Fair on Saturday, August 8 from 9am-4pm. This event is free to the public. Explore vintage and antiques from vendors all over Oregon. Whether your passion is glass, dishes, fiber arts, or militaria, you are sure to find a treasure that speaks to you! Enjoy…
Bend Filmmaker’s Cosmic Heirloom Named Oregon Short Film Festival Award Finalist
(Photos courtesy of Song of Sunset) Cosmic Heirloom: Buried 400 Years, the first film scheduled to screen during Song of Sunset: Underground this fall, has been named an award finalist at the Oregon Short Film Festival. The 12-minute documentary will screen Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland. The recognition arrives…
Back by Popular Demand: Mason Via!
Every year we bring back one artist from the previous festival based on popularity, and honestly? Vibes. This artist is our “Encore Act,” a highly coveted spot in the folk festival world. This year’s Encore Act? The beloved Appalachian troubadour and protector of Parks, Mason Via! Catch this dashing Southern gentleman back in Sisters on Friday,…