(Photos courtesy of Bend Film Fest) The 2026 Bend Film Fest starts today! There’s still time to get your passes and tickets! Or get them in person at the Box Office or even on the day of the screening (depending on availability; just make sure to arrive early.) A quick reminder of what’s showing during our five…
(George Xiaoyuan Fu. Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) On Sunday, November 8, High Desert Chamber Music will continue its 19th season by welcoming Trio Zimbalist, making their Central Oregon debut. I had a chance to talk to pianist George Xiaoyuan Fu about his interest in the piano and composing, the development of the…
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony Association) Our October series of free community performances begins this Saturday with acclaimed flutist Timothy Hagen and Central Oregon pianist Gary Ruppert. Join us for a morning masterclass, an evening recital, or both! Timothy Hagen, Flutist With pianist Gary Ruppert Saturday, October 3 Flute Masterclass: 10am-12pm Pence Hall, Room…
(Graphic courtesy of MountainStar Family Relief Nursery) 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…
(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…
((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…
(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…
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,…
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,…
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…
