Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Oregon (BBBSCO), a program of J Bar J Youth Services, is launching a new Monthly Giving Program this May, inviting community members to become “Match Makers” and provide steady, year-round support for local youth through mentorship. The organization aims to recruit 40 founding Match Makers during the month of…
(Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is inviting the community to support its Educational Outreach programs through a spring fundraiser featuring hanging flower baskets and culinary herb baskets. Proceeds from this fundraiser directly support HDCM’s Educational Outreach efforts, which bring live music experiences to students across Central Oregon at…
We are inviting community members to explore, learn about, and recreate the distinctive architectural landscape of historic Deschutes County. Participants will learn about the origins of our historic landmarks, the people and places behind them, and artistically recreate them with Lego/Duplo or other comparable brick art. The Deschutes Historical Museum will be a place for…
(Photo courtesy of Central Oregon Symphony) This is a reminder about two easy ways to experience our concert this weekend without a membership or advance tickets: our open dress rehearsal and our Rush Ticket Line. Both offer flexible opportunities to enjoy live symphonic music and be part of this special weekend. We would love for…
((L-R) Hazel (as Mary), Alyx (as Colin) and Julian (as Dickon). Photo courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) This Spring, BEAT Children’s Theatre is delighted to present the classic and beloved story, The Secret Garden, on stage at Open Space Event Studios May 8-17. Adapted by Tim Kelly from the original book by Frances Hodgson Burnett,…
(Peter Wiley and Anna Polonsky. Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music’s (HDCM) 18th season continues with HDCM Celebrity Recitals featuring acclaimed cellist Peter Wiley and pianist Anna Polonsky, presented by Pahlisch Homes. This highly anticipated concert takes place on Friday, May 15 at 7:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. The…
(Photo courtesy of Old Mill District) Beloved local business Dudley’s Bookshop is set to launch their second location in the Old Mill District on Friday, May 15th. The new location will open just in time for attendees of Pole Pedal Paddle, and the commencement of concert season taking place just across the footbridge. Only yards…
(Photos courtesy of One Stop Writing Shop) “Oh no! We’re in trouble,” my friend and trusty restaurant review companion exclaimed after her first bite of The Hudson’s smoked pork belly appetizer. Think melt-in-your-mouth fatty goodness balanced with frisée, compressed persimmon and, as the menu says, “crunchy things.” We had started the meal with an amuse…
(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….
(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…
