(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…
(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…
(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…
Bend Senior Center 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. 541-388-1133 bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-senior-center The Bend Senior Center at the Larkspur Community Center is showing art by members of the SageBrushers Art Society. Come visit the facility and enjoy beautiful paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel, and watercolor, as well as outstanding photography. Bend Visitor Center 750 NW Lava Rd.,…
Brian August has joined the nonprofit Tower Theatre Foundation as executive director, marking an exciting new chapter for the historic performing arts theatre. Under August’s leadership, the board and staff are looking ahead with renewed energy and commitment to creativity, connection and community. August brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector,…
(A Journey Together by David Sherwin Parker) 2025 Art in the West Annual Juried Exhibition and Silent Auction Returns July 5 The 2025 Art in the West juried exhibition and online auction opens on Saturday, July 5, with nearly 120 pieces on display around the Museum! Featuring nationally and regionally acclaimed painters, sculptors, photographers and…
