(Left: Gary McPherson. Right: Canyon Creek Meadows, oil, 24×36 by Gary McPherson) Gary was born in a small Michigan town surrounded by relatives, friends and lots of nature. As a youngster he helped out on his relatives’ farms or his father’s carpentry business, while being acutely attracted to the beauty of nature. He especially loved…
(Young Artists Scholarship recipient Ezra Oncken | Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) The Sunriver Music Festival Faire online auction arrives August 6-11, and here is another sneak preview of the one-of-a-kind items donated to help the Sunriver Music Festival ensure the future of music education and world-class concerts in Central Oregon. You can help…
(L: Jordan O’Donnell embarked on a book tour in a converted school bus, R: Jordan O’Donnell | Photos courtesy of Jordan O’Donnell) When Jordan O’Donnell, 27, joined the FBI in 2016, he hoped to dedicate his life to the Bureau. But after three frustrating years, he quit to write a richly dark novel about his…
(Artwork | Courtesy of High Desert Museum) The High Desert Museum’s daily programs are back on schedule, including the popular outdoor flight program Raptors of the Desert Sky. Here’s a schedule of daily talks. To ensure physical distancing, space is limited. First come, first served. Visitors are asked to inquire at admissions upon arrival. Daily…
(Rodney A. Cook) A Message of Compassion & Understanding from our Director of Financial Planning, Rodney Cook Dear fellow Central Oregonians, As racial tensions have escalated over the tragic murders of Black Americans such as Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Elijah McClain and George Floyd, I feel the need to open an honest dialogue. I have struggled for a few weeks, at a loss…
(Lacey Champagne, Owner of LAYOR | Photo Courtesy of Layor). When Lacey and Paul Champagne moved to Bend in 2016, there were two things they felt highly passionate about: art, and the sense of community. Lacey had owned an art store outside of New Orleans, and when they traveled to Bend on a road trip…
The new Festival Faire online auction arrives August 6, and it is filled with one-of-a-kind donations from local businesses and individuals dedicated to helping the Sunriver Music Festival ensure the future of music education and world-class concerts in Central Oregon. You can help too, by joining the online auction. Preview all auction items at sunrivermusic.org….
(Photo | Courtesy of Sisters Folk Festival) Sisters Folk Festival is presenting two camps that will take place outdoors at the Sisters Art Works Building from 9am-4pm Monday-Friday and are open to kids aged 10-14 of all musical ability levels. Tuition is $225 per week and includes all materials; add the lunch and snack option…
The Deschutes Public Library Board has approved finalizing the purchase of land for a future Central Library, taking another important step forward in the library’s capital plan to expand and enhance library buildings and services across Deschutes County. The 12.75-acre parcel is being purchased for $1,350,000 and is located west of Highway 20 near Robal…
(Photo by Sue Dougherty) Red Chair Gallery is delighted to announce that wildlife photographer Sue Dougherty has won The 2020 Audubon Photography Award in the Professional Category. She snapped her prize-winning photograph of a Magnificent Frigatebird in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. The giant bird, with a wingspan up to eight feet, is a male shown…
