(Graphic courtesy of Scalehouse) For Art’s Sake Fundraiser Art thrives because of community — and right now, it needs ours more than ever. Join us for For Art’s Sake, an art history-inspired variety show and fundraiser supporting Scalehouse, Central Oregon’s home for contemporary art. Your ticket (and every donation) directly fuels exhibitions, public programs, and…
(Photo courtesy of COCC) Now in its fifth year of championing sustainability and supporting free clothing resources for students, the Earth Day Fashion Show of Central Oregon Community College and Oregon State University-Cascades will take place at 6pm on Friday, April 17, in the Bend campus’s Wille Hall. Registration is required in advance; visit cocc.edu/departments/student-life/clothing-connection….
(Graphic courtesy of BEAT Children’s Theatre) Tickets are now on sale for The Secret Garden Tickets are now on sale for BEAT Children’s Theatre production of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, adapted by Tim Kelly. Tickets can be purchased here for all shows. Friday, May 8, 2026 // 7pm Saturday, May 9, 2026…
The Medium OperaBend announces the final two productions of its 2025–26 season, showcasing a striking contrast of operatic storytelling, from haunting psychological drama to effervescent comedy. OperaBend is proud to host Ping & Woof Opera’s chillingly intimate production of Gian Carlo Menotti’s The Medium — a gripping psychological thriller filled with eerie beauty and emotional…
(Graphic courtesy of Hayden Homes Amphitheater) Concert Quick Hits! Tickets to the shows below are now on sale. Available online or in-person at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District. What better way to launch our 25th season of shows than with three of the sharpest comedic minds in the business sharing one stage?! It’s…
(Spring Path in Carmel Valley by Ruth Carroll) Even with the mild winter, it’s always exciting to see April come to Sunriver. As the weather improves, we still embrace the quiet on the paths and in our local businesses. This is a great time for locals in Central Oregon to come visit and enjoy several…
(Photo courtesy of Trickster: A Community Band) Featuring: Mark Ransom (The Mostest/GBots/Bend Roots): guitars and vocals Mai Hyman (Oregon Fryer): banjo, dobro, guitars, and vocals Wendi Wampler (Jeshua Marshall & The Flood): clarinet Mike Beaulieu (Shady GroOove): upright and electric basses Laura Fieberg (Stealhead/Soul-Sistaahs): vocals Jen Lande (Pounce/Soul-Sistaahs): vocals and guitar Dylan Bernal (Rusty Frets/Sonic…
(HDCM 2025-26 Spotlight Chamber Players | Photo courtesy of High Desert Chamber Music) High Desert Chamber Music (HDCM) is pleased to announce that its Spotlight Chamber Players are now available for hire for private and community events throughout Central Oregon. Formed as part of HDCM’s educational initiatives, the Spotlight Chamber Players features talented young musicians…
The REMAX Key Properties Balloons Over Bend is set to return July 24-26, 2026, bringing a weekend of hot air balloon launches, live entertainment, and community celebration to Central Oregon. This signature summer event will feature free sunrise balloon launches each morning, vibrant Night Glow celebrations, and activities for all ages. “Bend is more than a…
The Producers is coming to Drake Park! Big laughs are coming to Bend this summer. We’re excited to announce that Theater in the Park’s 2026 production is The Producers — the wildly funny, Tony Award-winning musical by Mel Brooks. Join us August 14 and 15 in the heart of downtown Bend at Drake Park for…
