The OnPoint Community Credit Union Alpenglow Nights is back for summer 2026 with an expanded six-week run and an exciting new music lineup, bringing free live music, local food and drink, and family-friendly fun to Alpenglow Park in SE Bend. Hosted by Lay It Out Events, the 2026 series takes place every Thursday from May 21…
High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is partnering with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Bend to host a community donation drive at its upcoming concert on Sunday, March 29. Concertgoers are invited to bring nonperishable food and essential household items to support local individuals and families. A list of most-needed items is available…
(Photo courtesy of SFF Presents) Summer is just around the corner — make sure it doesn’t sneak up on you without some organized FUN planned for the kids! We have four weeks of half-day camps lined up in July & August, exploring art, music, and creativity. July 13 – 17 Campfire Classics: Strumming & Singing…
(Beth Wood, an award-winning Sisters-based artist and poet, will lead Inside a Song: An Interactive Songwriting Poetry Workshop on April 7 | Photo courtesy of COCC) Central Oregon Community College is celebrating National Poetry Month this April with a series of workshops and performances, free and open to the public, with events happening at all…
(Carter Sickels | Photo courtesy of Oregon State University – Cascades) The award-winning novelist and essayist Carter Sickels will read from his work at Oregon State University – Cascades on May 14 as part of the Master of Fine Arts in Writing’s Distinguished Visiting Writer series. Sickels will present and read from his work at…
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Mastersingers) The Central Oregon Mastersingers culminate two decades of choral excellence with their 20th anniversary season finale, We Are the Music Makers, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 7pm. Led by Artistic Director and Conductor Christian Clark, this milestone performance at the historic Tower Theatre honors the ensemble’s rich history…
(Trio Bohemo | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 2025-26 season, presented by Washington Trust Bank and Lynch Murphy McLane LLP, will continue this week with the Central Oregon debut of Trio Bohémo. This electrifying Czech piano trio has taken the international stage by storm since their debut in…
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) Announcing our Spring Concerts Chamber Concerts and Spring Concert Series It’s not too late to become a member and reserve your tickets for the remainder of our spring concerts as we celebrate Maestro Gesme in his final season with the Central Oregon Symphony. You won’t want to miss our…
(Photos and graphics | courtesy of Deschutes Public Library) We are excited to open the doors to your newest Deschutes Public Library location on Monday, May 11, at 9am. Books are being added to the shelves, furniture is being set in place, and staff are learning about all aspects of the Central Library. About the…
OSU-Cascades and PRAx Present Grammy-winning and Putlizer Prize finalist musicians Join us for a powerful, Grammy-nominated collaboration featuring the award-winning wind ensemble Imani Winds and virtuoso percussionist Andy Akiho. Imani Winds, a Grammy-winning and four-time nominated ensemble, has redefined what a wind quintet can be. Their inventive repertoire and bold, thought-provoking performances have inspired audiences around…
