(Peter Atkinson) The Deschutes Historical Museum presents Rick Atkinson at The Tower Theatre May 13, 2026 at 7 pm. In partnership with the Oregon Historical Society’s Mark O. Hatfield Lecture Series and the official America 250 Oregon statewide commemoration, Deschutes Historical Museum is proud to host a special event with Pulitzer Prize–winning author Rick Atkinson….
(Dancers perform during the 2022 Salmon Bake at the Madras campus | Photo courtesy of COCC) The annual Central Oregon Community College Salmon Bake, a Native American feast and celebration that’s been a regional tradition for more than a quarter century, is set for 11am-3pm on Saturday, May 16, at the newly expanded Madras campus….
(Photo by Abbott Schindler) Spring into May at the Museum Discover, explore, experience, repeat! From educational talks and artful exhibitions to a historically fun game night and a day for the birds, May is the perfect time to discover all the exciting programming at the Museum. Ready to explore? Take a look at some of…
The Bend Handmade Market will return to downtown Bend on Saturday, June 6, 2026, featuring more than 100 independent makers and artisans showcasing handcrafted goods. The free, all-ages outdoor market has become a beloved community event, offering shoppers a curated selection of ceramics, clothing, jewelry, fine art, home décor, and more. “The Bend Handmade Market…
Artists, ecological scientists, and scholars wanting to explore connections to nature, land conservation, historic preservation, agriculture and community building projects are invited to Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Arts & Agriculture (PMRCAA) in Sisters. Click here for detailed information. roundhousefoundation.org/pine-meadow-ranch
(Masayuki Nagase’s Reflection of Stream is carved, polished and sandblasted basalt stones at OSU-Cascades campus. Installed, 2018) Oregon State University – Cascades is calling for submissions from artists, plus see more public art opportunities, fellowships and artist residences below. Email artist opportunities to Sarah Baylinson, our Art Collection & Artist Services specialist, for consideration in…
(Silence in Movements by Molly Freitag at St. Hemens) Molly Freitag, a longtime Central Oregon artist and chaplain, paints abstractions that shimmer between landscape and inner life, between sky and cell, and between river current and nerve current. It’s important to Molly that her paintings do not sit still. They open. They suggest. They keep…
(The Artist by Denise Kester) Printmaker Denise Kester has seen a few hard times, yet she insists on maintaining creativity while riding the roller coaster of life. Kester’s work is featured this month at Sisters Gallery and Frame Shop. She’ll be on hand for the Fourth Friday Artwalk on May 22, from 4-7pm. She will…
(Peter Wiley) On Friday, May 15, High Desert Chamber Music continues its 18th season by welcoming cellist Peter Wiley and pianist Anna Polonsky back to Bend for the Celebrity Recital Series. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Peter about his life in music, the many experiences that have shaped his career, and the…
(Hunter Noack at Black Butte Ranch | Photo by Jessica Keaveny) IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild is a concert series headed by classical pianist Hunter Noack that takes place in some of the most beautiful and wild natural areas in America. The concerts are played on a 1912 Steinway Model D concert…
