(Photo courtesy of HSCO) With temperatures soaring into the 90s and beyond, The Humane Society of Central Oregon (HSCO) would like to offer tips to keep your pet safe in the high desert heat. The best spot for your pet is inside a safe, cool house. Dogs and cats cannot cool their body temperatures as…
(Photo courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) BEAT announces a BEAT Youth Ambassador position. This person will be a visiting Ambassador to our BEAT Board of Directors and will participate in Board meeting, programs and events as the representative voice of the young people BEAT serves. The BEAT Youth Ambassador will serve a six-month term and…
(Photo courtesy of Breedlove and Bedell Guitars) Two Old Hippies Guitars, LLC, parent company of Breedlove and Bedell Guitars, announces the completed sale of the company to Nashville-based artists and music industry advocates Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard. The passing of the torch marks the beginning of a new chapter for the respected American acoustic…
(Lilli Worona) Lilli Worona’s new album Maritime Siren doesn’t just ask you to listen — it invites you to journey. With her signature blend of Americana, storytelling and sonic atmosphere, the singer-songwriter has created a collection that explores love, memory, self-reflection and the quiet landscapes that shape us. “I think the theme for this album…
(The Destination by Dave Fox) A painting by Central Oregon artist Dave Fox, The Destination, has been selected to feature as the Sunriver Art Fair’s 2025 commemorative poster. The poster, printed on archival paper and suitable for framing, is available for purchase at sunriverartfair.org or at the fair on August 8-10 in The Village at…
(Painted Hills No. 1, 2025 Jury’s Choice Award winner by Jake Trujillo) It’s finally here! The 2025 Art in the West juried exhibition and online auction has returned to the Museum today. Featuring nearly 120 paintings, sculptures, photographs and more from 80-plus national and regional artists, the annual exhibition inspires visitors and art enthusiasts alike….
(Mary Jo Weiss (Inset) Embrace, pendant by Mary Jo Weiss) If your taste in jewelry leans toward stunning but understated sophistication, you may want to get acquainted with Mary Jo Weiss. Her distinctive work is showcased throughout July at Red Chair Gallery. Weiss is a skilled metalsmith whose artistry spans a variety of techniques. She…
(Photo by Jingda Chen on Unsplash) On Tuesday, July 1, Redmond City Council unanimously approved an emergency declaration, banning the personal use of all fireworks effective 12:01am July 5, 2025, due to high fire risk in Redmond and across Central Oregon. The declaration, which allows the city to efficiently mobilize resources to respond to public needs during…
(Photos courtesy of the Old Mill District) Independence Day the Bend Way The Fourth of July in Bend is a celebration of everything that makes this town special: community traditions, riverside adventures, patriotic joy and a whole lot of local flavor. Whether you’re floating the Deschutes, prancing in a parade with your pup or watching…
(Photo courtesy of Sunriver Music Festival) The Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is widely considered “one of the most prestigious contests in classical music” (The New York Times). From its origins in 1962 through today, it has remained dedicated to sharing music with the largest international audience possible and to launching the careers of its…
