(Graphic courtesy of MountainStar) MountainStar Family Relief Nursery (MountainStar) is welcoming fall with two meaningful ways for the Central Oregon community to come together in support of local children and families: the return of the sixth annual Bend Witches Paddle and October’s Community Care Project. On Saturday, October 31, witches will once again take to…
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Los Angeles Concert Added: Friday, September 25
(Hunter Noack at Black Butte Ranch | Photo by Jessica Keaveny) With both of our Griffith Park concerts sold out, we’ve added a third Los Angeles concert! Join pianist Hunter Noack at Bishop Canyon in Elysian Park for an evening of classical music outdoors. For the 11th season, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the…
Chamber Music Northwest Presents New Protégé Recital Series with International Violinist Claire Wells in Recital at Portland’s All Classical Radio
((L-R) Claire Wells and Pualina Lim | Photos courtesy of Chamber Music Northwest) For its 2026/27 Year-Round Season, Chamber Music Northwest will present a two-concert recital series featuring recent Protégé Project alumni who have gone on to establish international careers. The Sunday afternoon performances will take place in the intimate Irving Levin Performance Hall at…
The 20-Dollar Art Show Returns
(Photo courtesy High Desert Museum) Bend’s biggest little art show, presented by Bright Place Gallery, features original art by local and emerging artists. Each fall, the Museum’s walls are blanketed with thousands of mini masterpieces! Extravaganza tickets go on sale at 12pm on Wednesday, September 23. Get ready for the return of Bend’s biggest little…
Peaceful Piano in the Vineyard
Pianist Paula Dreyer brings her acclaimed Piano Flow Live experience to Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards for a beautiful, family-friendly afternoon of live music among the vines and mountain views on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 12-3pm. There’s no need to commit to a three-hour concert. The experience takes place continuously from noon to 3pm,…
Trading Post Collectors Card Shop Pops Up at Discovery Corner September 16-27
Collectors of all ages will have a new place to buy, sell, trade and connect this September when Trading Post, a collector’s card shop, takes over Discovery Corner in Discovery West for a two-week pop-up, September 16-27. Trading Post will feature a wide variety of collectible cards, including baseball, football, basketball and Pokémon, with singles,…
The Ultimate Weekend Trifecta in Bend: Oktoberfest, Oregon Whiskey & Bleachers!
Ladies and gents, lace up your dirndls and buckle your lederhosen because there are three major events happening in just the course of three days. But don’t worry, we’re going to walk you through the weekend itinerary so you’ll know exactly how you want to plan it all out so you can get best of…
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…
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…